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No Empty Nest in Sight? How Pilots Can Still Land a Smooth Retirement

July 10th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , |

Raising kids used to follow a predictable pattern: they grow up, move out, and you finally get the house to yourself. But for many pilots today, that “empty nest” moment keeps getting delayed.

Mailbag: Should You Sell Inherited Land to Pay Off Your Mortgage?

July 3rd, 2025|Tags: , , , , , |

In this episode, Ryan answers a thoughtful listener question from Shirley, a pilot who recently inherited a parcel of land from her uncle.

The 4% Rule Just Changed—What That Means for Your Flight Plan to Retirement

June 26th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , |

In this episode, Ryan delivers a “pilot report,” offering a timely look at today’s economic turbulence.

War, Rates & Real Estate—Plus Smart Money Moves for New Grads

June 19th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , |

In this episode, Ryan delivers a “pilot report,” offering a timely look at today’s economic turbulence.

A Market Strategy for Pilots With Type A Personalities

June 12th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Today we’re talking about Type A personalities. If you’re driven, competitive, and goal-oriented then you’re part of the club that often struggles during difficult markets.

Why The Psychology of Money Says Your Emotions Matter More Than Math

June 5th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , |

This book isn’t just about money strategies. It’s about why we make the choices we make, even when they don’t seem to make sense.

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Planning for Retirement When You Marry Later in Life

December 4th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Getting married in your 50s often means you’re combining lives, but not necessarily combining finances. How do you build a retirement plan together when you’ve both already built your own?

American Airlines Market-Based Cash Balance Plan: Should AA Pilots Opt-In?

November 19th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

If you’re an American Airlines pilot, you’re facing a major decision: whether to participate in the newly announced Mar-ket-Based Cash Balance Plan.

The Airline Pilot’s Hidden Tax Problem: Avoid a Massive RMD Shock

November 13th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

This Veterans Day episode of The Pilot’s Advisor features Zach Smith from Pilot Tax for a deep dive into one of the biggest challenges facing airline professionals: retirement tax planning

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