Is Your Advisor Talking Over Your Head?
Ever felt like your advisor is speaking a different language? Ryan unpacks what to do when financial jargon gets in the way of understanding your money.
How Much Money Is Too Much in the Bank?
In this episode, Ryan answers a listener’s question from a pilot who has built up $150,000 in cash but is hesitant to move it because of the security it provides.
Dave Ramsey Says You Can Withdraw 8% – Here’s What the Research Actually Says
Dave Ramsey has built one of the most recognized brands in personal finance. Millions of people have followed his advice out of debt and into savings. But when it comes to how much you should pull from your retirement accounts each year, Ramsey takes a position that some financial professionals find hard to get behind.
Trump Accounts: Free Money or Financial Distraction?
Trump Accounts are here, but are they really the best way to jump-start your child’s financial future? Ryan explains what these new 530A Trump Accounts are and how they stack up against other options.
What Your 4th of July Traditions Can Teach You About Money
Independence Day is a reminder that the things worth having usually take some work to get there. Financial independence is no different.
SDBAs vs. Target Date Funds – The 401K Mistake Most Pilots Make
In this episode, Ryan explores a little-known feature inside many 401(k) plans and shares research that may change the way you think about retirement planning.
In Your 50s & 60s? Here’s What “Risk” Should Look Like Right Now
Many pilots assume that as retirement gets closer, they should automatically become more conservative with their investments.
What Does Smart Risk Actually Look Like in Your 30s & 40s?
In this episode, Ryan explores three common financial personalities among people in their 30s and 40s, and the steady contributor quietly building wealth over time.
Maverick, Goose, and the Financial Danger Zone
It's summer and nothing says summer quite like Tom Cruise as Maverick soaring across the sky in Top Gun.
FedEx Pilots’ Guide to TA 2026: The Smart Tax Moves
In this episode, Ryan is joined once again by CPA Zach Smith to unpack the FedEx TA 26 retirement choices, this time from a tax and long‑term planning angle.
