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S13 Ep 399TPA Pushes Back on Single Vendor Plan (#399)

Baltimore City Public Schools is going single vendor. Third-party administrator Omni-TSACG who oversees the current plan that features numerous red-rated vendors is sad. Current Baltimore City Public Schools vendor list Omni-TSACG letter Scott's Rebuttal to Omni-TSACG letter Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Nov 7, 202531 min

S13 Ep 3984 Ghoulishly Good Stories (#398)

Tricks and Treats: Vanguard in a little hot water; Florida doing the right thing; NEA Member Benefits targeted; Equitable doing Equitable things. Vanguard Conflicted Florida Putting State 457(b) Out to Bid Congress Investigating NEA Member Benefits Equitable Doing Equitable Things Joey Running Tribute Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Oct 31, 202532 min

S13 Ep 397Her 401(k) Contributions Vanished—and Her Company Had No Answers (#397)

Dan's wife, Amanda, had more than $50,000 withheld from her 401(k) plan. This wasn't money that was a match. It was her money. She was recently featured in a Wall Street Journal story on 401(k) theft. Scott and Dan discuss the story. Her 401(k) Contributions Vanished—and Her Company Had No Answers (WSJ) Search 401(k) Form 5500 Filing Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Oct 24, 202533 min

S13 Ep 396Flipping the Switch From 403(b) Saver to Post-Career Spender (#396)

Barb O'Neill, CFP®, AFC®, walks us through 403(b) withdrawal strategies in retirement. Transitioning From 403(b) Saver to Post-Career Spender (blog post w/resources) Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Oct 17, 202555 min

S13 Ep 395He Makes His Young Kids Listen to Our Pod (#395)

We had a blast speaking with North Carolina educator/retirement plan advocate, Daniel Noles. Not only is he helping colleagues get wise to saving for retirement, he makes his own kids listen to our pod. But don't hold that against him! As he closes in on retirement he's considering a second act as a financial advisor. Gaston County Schools - D plan but excellent 457(b) option Educator Turned Advisor Mary Ann Sullivan Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Oct 10, 202548 min

S13 Ep 394Stocks and Music Unscripted (#394)

Jeff Santoro is an educator from New Jersey and Jason Hall is a financial writer and analyst. Together they host the Investing Unscripted podcast. We talk about getting wise to saving, music, and even engage in a little stock picking. Investing Unscripted West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Oct 3, 20251h 2m

S13 Ep 393Remembering Jonathan Clements (#393)

We share our recollections of, and interactions with, the former Wall Street Journal columnist, founder of HumbleDollar.com, and friend of 403bwise. No Regrets Farewell Friends Thank You, Jonathan Podcast with Jonathan Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Sep 26, 202519 min

S13 Ep 392Teacher-Author Focused on Improving Educator Financial Outcomes (#392)

Our guest, Danny Kofke, is a jack-of-many-trades: elementary school teacher for 18 years, author of 6 books including Where to Spend. Where to Save. A Teachers Guide to Managing Your Finances, and Director of Training and Outreach for the Southern Education Retirement Consortium. Danny Kofke Where to Spend, Where to Save: A Teacher's Guide to Managing Your Finances Southern Education Retirement Consortium Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Sep 19, 202535 min

S13 Ep 391Current State of Student Loans? More Chaos (#391)

Student loan guru and former teacher, David Gurley, who we have dubbed the "Loan Ranger," returns to update us on the ever-changing world of student loans. K-12 Planning studentaid.gov Student Loan Planner Student loan repayment plans have shifted — and more changes are ahead. Here's what borrowers need to know (CNBC) Student Loans Are About to Look Very Different (NY Times) Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Sep 12, 20251h 9m

S13 Ep 390Morningstar's Jeff Ptak (#390)

The managing director for Morningstar Research Services and the author of the Substack column Basis Pointing, Jeff Ptak, talks saving and investing. It's So Simple Substack: Basis Pointing Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Sep 5, 202536 min

S13 Ep 389How Beautiful is the OBBBA for Educators? (#389)

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has a lot of pieces, some of which affect educators. Barbara O'Neill gives us the 411 on this legislation. An OBBBA Summary for 403(b) Plan Participants Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Aug 29, 202551 min

S13 Ep 388When to Take Social Security (#388)

Lucretia Ryan of FinancialFreedomforWomen.org walks you through the questions to ask to determine when to take Social Security. This is a recording of a 403bwise.org Event that occurred on August 19, 2025. FinancialFreedomforWomen.org Presentation Slides Most Americans Claim Social Security at the Wrong Time Podcast: Dirty Little Secrets of Medicare "Advantage" Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Aug 22, 202554 min

S13 Ep 387The Wealth Ladder with Nick Maggiulli (#387)

Nick Maggiulli, Chief Operating Officer for Ritholz Wealth Management, discusses his blog Of Dollars And Data and his new book The Wealth Ladder: Proven Strategies for Every Step of Your Financial Life. The Wealth Ladder Of Dollars And Data Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Aug 15, 202554 min

S13 Ep 386Julius Prezelski Talks Teaching Fin Lit, Coaching, and Retirement (#386)

Long-time educator, basketball coach, and personal finance instructor, Julius Prezelski, discusses teaching, coaching and his recent retirement. Long Time Basketball Coach Fin Lit Educator Retires Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Aug 8, 202548 min

S13 Ep 385403bwise to Get Wiser? (#385)

Dan and Scott drop hint about new project they are working on. They also talk about their recent vacations, and the importance of choosing the right teaching location. Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Aug 1, 202554 min

S13 Ep 384Look Back at Legislative Fight to Fix the California K-12 403(b) (#384)

More than 20 years ago legislation (AB2506) was proposed to allow California school districts who wanted to reform their 403(b) plan to be able to reform their 403(b) plan. The industry hated the proposal. It threatened their multi-vendor, high-cost, agent-driven model. We speak with former TIAA-CREF Regional Manager, Dick Shafer, whose company spearheaded the effort to fix the broken California K-12 403(b) plan. California Dreaming (of better 403(b) plans) Dick Shafer Green Light for Single Vendor 403(b) Plans in California 403bcompare.com 403bwise Facebook Group 403(b) & 457(b) Basics: How to start a 403(b) (pod) 403(b) & 457(b) Basics: Asset Allocation (pod) Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Jul 25, 202554 min

S13 Ep 383Equitable Does the Right Thing; Delaware State 403(b) Plan (#383)

Equitable fires agent who threatened teacher. Delaware has an excellent low-cost, state-run 403(b) plan. We discuss. Equitable Agent Threatens Teacher (blog) Equitable Agent Threatens Educator (pod) Truth About SIOs (pod) 403bwise Facebook Group 403(b) & 457(b) Basics: How to start a 403(b) (pod) 403(b) & 457(b) Basics: Asset Allocation (pod) Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Jul 18, 202530 min

S13 Ep 382403(b)/457(b) Basics: How to Get Out of a Bad 403(b)

In episode three of our new pod series: 403(b) & 457(b) Basics, Scott and Dan explain how to get exit a bad 403(b). It's often difficult but very possible. Stuck in a Bad 403(b)? How to Get Out of Equitable/AXA Bad 403(b) Vendors w/Good Choices 403bwise Facebook Group 403(b) & 457(b) Basics: How to start a 403(b) (pod) 403(b) & 457(b) Basics: Asset Allocation (pod) Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Jul 11, 202544 min

S13 Ep 381The Wealthy Custodian on Retirement and Hiring an Estate Fiduciary (#381)

We check in with Jeff York on how retirement's going and discuss his attempts to hire an estate fiduciary who would act as the trustee of his estate. The Wealthy Custodian (pod) The Wealthy Custodian in Retirement (pod) Questions to Ask a Professional Fiduciary Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Jul 4, 202539 min

S13 Ep 380Summer Financial Moves + Dan Leases a Car (#380)

No doubt that summer is a great time to relax. It can also be a good time to make sure your financial house is in order. Dan & Scott discuss wise money moves, and Dan talks about taking out his first ever car lease. State of Student Loans? Chaos (pod) The Importance of Asset Allocation Tripit Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Jun 27, 202546 min

S13 Ep 379She Had the K-12 403(b) Solution 25 Years Ago (#379)

Plan consultant Barbara Healy, CFP® and her colleague Jackie Fabitore-Matheny, had the solution to what woes the K-12 403(b) more than 25 years ago. Imagine if districts had listened? We talk with Barbara about what could have been (and what might still be). Barbara Healy EGTRRA Industry Lobbyist Brian Graff Describes How Many Vendors His Retirement Plan Has (1:03 mark) Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Jun 20, 20251h 3m

S13 Ep 378The State of Student Loans? Chaos. (#378)

Student loan expert and financial planner David Gourley updates Dan and Scott on the volatile state of student loans (particularly PSLF loans) right now. K-12 Planning Public Service Loan Forgiveness Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Jun 13, 20251h 8m

S13 Ep 377Tennessee Throws Teachers to the Wolves (#377)

Tennessee passes an anti-pubic employee law that will subject teachers and others to private company financial sales pitches. We break it down into three parts: 1) What it is 2) What we dislike about it 3) What teachers and state employees should do. Tennessee Throws Teachers to the Wolves (Blog Post) Tennessee Legislators Illegally Voting with Sticks (John Oliver) Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Jun 6, 202527 min

S13 Ep 376457(b) Heaven (#376)

The Los Angeles Unified School District created its own 457(b) plan, and it's excellent. It has won not one, but two awards. We speak with two members of the LAUSD Retirement Investment Advisory Committee who were and are instrumental to its success. LAUSD 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Fund Lineup Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

May 30, 202542 min

S13 Ep 375Tariff Talk with Cullen Roche (#375)

Who better to make sense of the tariff situation than one of our favorite guests, Cullen Roche, economist, and founder and chief investment officer of the Discipline Funds, a low-fee advisory firm. An Autopsy of American Exceptionalism Three Things - China Deal Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

May 23, 202556 min

S13 Ep 374Equitable EQUI-VEST Commissions Revealed (#374)

Scott finds out just how much commission Equitable salespeople get for selling EQUI-VEST products. No wonder they fight reform so hard. No wonder they love to initiate exchanges. The Price of Enrollment Podcast on SIOs Plan Fee Disclosure Form for University of Jamestown Equitable Plan Fee Disclosure Brochure Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

May 16, 202525 min

S13 Ep 373Market Volatility Wisdom (#373)

Who better than best-selling author Morgan Housel to help put April's market volatility in perspective? Well we couldn't get Morgan on the pod but we have the next best thing: Morgan Houselisms! Enjoy. 9 Charts on Trump's First 100 Days in the Markets Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

May 9, 202548 min

S13 Ep 372Retired Educator Turned Fiduciary Advisor (#372)

Retired Los Angeles Unified School District teacher, principal and district administrator, Mary Ann Sullivan, is now officially a CFP®! Not only that, she is opening an advice-only, fee-only firm. Note: Mary Ann meant to say that the number of experience hours needed for a CFP® is 4,000 for apprenticeship and 6,000 for standard pathway (not the 2,000 and 4,000 hours respectively that she mentioned in interview). 395 Financial Planning Retired Teacher Pays It Forward (Maggie Mason/Santa Barbara) Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

May 2, 202551 min

S13 Ep 371403(b)/457(b) Basics: Asset Allocation

In episode two of our new pod series: 403(b) & 457(b) Basics Scott and Dan look at asset allocation. They describe what it is, why it's important and they go over several strategies for allocating a 403(b) and a 457(b). Importance of Asset Allocation by Barb O'Neill The Price of Peace: Why diversification is difficult, but necessary by Nick Maggiulli Risk Tolerance Assessment Cullen Roche Discipline Funds 403(b) & 457(b) Basics: How to start a 403(b) (pod) Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Apr 25, 202535 min

S13 Ep 370Spring Cleaning Your Personal Finances (#370)

Barbara O'Neill, PhD, CFP, AFC, owner/CEO of Money Talk: Financial Planning Seminars and Publications, and a monthly columnist for 403bwise talks spring cleaning your personal finances. Spring cleaning is more than deep cleaning and decluttering. It is a great time to neaten up your finances. Spring Cleaning Your 403(b) and Personal Finances The Truth About So-Called "No Fee" Products Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org

Apr 18, 202534 min

S13 Ep 369Father & Daughter Educators: Partners in 403(b) Advocacy (#369)

Nicole and Larry Dubill, two Buffalo, NY area educators, share passion for education, music, and 403(b) advocacy. Cleveland Hill School District 403(b/457(b) Vendor List Hamburg Central School District 403(b)/457(b) Vendor List The Truth About So-Called "No Fee" Products Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Apr 11, 202548 min

S13 Ep 368Equitable Threatens Educator (#368)

Teacher who sought to educate colleagues about the 403(b) gets threatening email from Equitable. We read and discuss correspondence. Read the letter The Truth about Structured Investing Options (SIOs) Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Apr 4, 202533 min

S13 Ep 367Captain America of Consumer Protection (#367)

Erin Witte, Director of Consumer Protection for the Consumer Federation of America, discusses the work she does protecting consumers in the face of a very anti-consumer climate. Erin Witte Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Mar 28, 202546 min

S13 Ep 366Inside the NTSA Summit Conference (#366)

Anonymous attendees dish on remarks made at a recent conference by leaders of lobbying group working to keep broken multi-vendor, sales agent-driven K-12 403(b) market in place. Audio + Transcript of Brian Graff LAUSD Appearance Video of Brian Graff LAUSD Appearance NTSA Puts the Tax in the K-12 403(b) Vanguard Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Mar 21, 202546 min

S13 Ep 365403(b)/457(b) Basics: How to start a 403(b)

We debut a new pod series: Basics of the 403(b) & 457(b). In this series, which will eventually get its own channel, we will go over the basics of how these plans work, and how they can be used to save wisely for retirement. First off: How to Start a 403(b). 403(b) Basics CalSTRS Pension 2 Enrollment Fidelity Enrollment (need an Employer Plan number) Vanguard Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Mar 14, 202520 min

S13 Ep 364Does This Phishy 403(b) Email Violate FINRA Regulations? (#364)

Teacher gets phishy email from Equitable salesperson. Does it violate FINRA section 2210(d)(1)(A) and (B)? Equitable to Pay $50 Million Penalty What's That Phishy Smell in Your Inbox? Learned by Being Burned - Short pod series about how teachers got burned then got wise to the 403(b) Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Mar 7, 202527 min

S13 Ep 363Retiring Before 65: How to Avoid Health Insurance Nightmares (#363)

Lucretia Ryan, financial writer, educator, philanthropist and founder of FinancialFreedomforWomen.org., discusses the options for getting health insurance before age 65. Dan discusses his sudden need for a new healthcare policy. Retiring Before 65: How to Avoid Health Insurance Nightmares Choose the Best Medicare Plan Congressional District Interactive Map: How Much Will ACA Premium Payments Rise if Enhanced Subsidies Expire? Financial Freedom for Women Dirty Little Secrets of Medicare "Advantage" Learned by Being Burned - Short pod series about how teachers got burned then got wise to the 403(b) Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Feb 28, 202552 min

S13 Ep 362Chris Nye the 403(b) Guy Returns (#362)

We catch up with New Jersey high school business and personal finance teacher Chris Nye, one of the best 403(b) advocates in the country. He talks teaching personal finance, how teachers may have an excellent 403(b) choice already available and don't know it, and pension drama in New Jersey. Fight for Better (our first pod with Chris) Adding a 457(b) is As Easy As 1-2-3 (Chris's second appearance) Bad 403(b) Vendors with Good Choices Using Aspire Non Advisor Option Become a New Jersey Pension Advocate Learned by Being Burned - Short pod series about how teachers got burned then got wise to the 403(b) Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Feb 21, 202541 min

S13 Ep 361ERISA at 50 (#361)

Scott and Dan look at the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) which brought a fiduciary standard to most retirement plans. The act went into effect in 1974 but is beginning to show its age. How a 50-year-old law changed retirement and why it needs a facelift Dawn of ERISA Man with a Better Plan - We almost had a simpler retirement system Learned by Being Burned - Short pod series about how teachers got burned then got wise to the 403(b) Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Feb 14, 202554 min

S13 Ep 360Social Security Fairness Act (#360)

Barbara O'Neill, CFP®, AFC® and Scott Dauenhauer CFP® break down the recently passed Social Security Fairness Act and what it means for some educators. They cover why the WEP and GPO were first put in place and what it's repeal means for: Those currently collecting Social Security benefits Those new eligible to collect Social Security benefits Those lacking enough credits to qualify for Social Security benefits At the conclusion of the recording of this episode Scott got a call from a family member who he had helped apply for this new benefit who shared the good news that she had just received a Social Security check for more than $9,000. The Social Security Fairness Act: A Holiday Season Miracle Social Security Administration Social Security Fairness Act 403(b) Plans and Social Security Guardians of SS FBG WEP Chart note: Link mentioned in pod mysteriously stopped working the day after recording. A web search for new link is recommended. Opinion: Social Security Fairness Act will be tricky to implement Learned by Being Burned - Short pod series about how teachers got burned then got wise to the 403(b) Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Feb 7, 202544 min

S13 Ep 359Fantastic Mr. Fisch (#359)

Retired educator is prolific writer of state specific retirement guides for teachers (40 and counting); he's running for a seat on the Colorado PERA Board of Trustees; and he writes engaging and educational retirement planning material that he makes available for free. We discuss all of this and more. Fisch Financial Karl's State Specific Retirement Guides for Educators LA Wildfire Relief Learned by Being Burned - Short pod series about how teachers got burned then got wise to the 403(b) Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Jan 31, 202553 min

S13 Ep 358Et tu, Vanguard? (#358)

We discuss Vanguard's settlement with the SEC over issues with target date funds held in taxable accounts. Vanguard to Pay More than $100 Million Over Target Date Violations US Inflation Calculator 403bwise Vendor Grades LA Wildfire Relief Learned by Being Burned - Short pod series about how teachers got burned then got wise to the 403(b) Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Jan 24, 202534 min

S13 Ep 357Banned Brokers Love the 403(b) (#357)

Individual barred from acting as a broker goes all in on Florida K-12 market is another example of how broken the K-12 403(b) remains. FINRA Broker Check LA Wildfire Relief Learned by Being Burned - Short pod series about how teachers got burned then got wise to the 403(b) Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Jan 17, 202530 min

S12 Ep 356Teacher/Fin Lit Coordinator Joins Next Gen Personal Finance (#356)

Our guest today, Aaron Standish, is the former Financial Literacy Coordinator (K-12) for the School District of Palm Beach County, Florida who recently joined Next Gen Personal Finance as their Partnership & Adoption Manager for the Southeastern part of the country. ngpf.org NGPF On-Demand Modules The Most Important Class You Never Had Learned by Being Burned - Short pod series about how teachers got burned then got wise to the 403(b) Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Jan 10, 202537 min

S12 Ep 355Looking Back, Looking Forward (#355)

Barbara O'Neill, CFP®, AFC®, and owner of Money Talk and a regular contributor to 403bwise looks back at key money issues in 2024 and ahead to 2025. 2024 Personal Finance Recap for 403(b) Participants Million Dollar 403(b) Mistake Morgan Housel books & podcasts Learned by Being Burned - Short pod series about how teachers got burned then got wise to the 403(b) Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Jan 3, 202553 min

S12 Ep 354Top Teacher Financial Mistakes of 2024 (#354)

Former Baltimore teacher-turned fiduciary advisor Justin Garritt discuss the top teacher financial mistakes of 2024 that he sees in his practice. Garritt Financial Solutions Baltimore Banner 403(b) Story Jeff Venables The Student Loan Planner The FIT Position: A Framework for Financial Success Morgan Housel books & podcasts Learned by Being Burned - Short pod series about how teachers got burned then got wise to the 403(b) Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Dec 27, 20241h 15m

S12 Ep 353Supporting Teachers Emotionally and Financially (#353)

Mai Nguyen, director of the Department of Social and Emotional Wellness Supports for Buffalo Public Schools, talks supporting the whole child and teacher. She also discusses the 403(b)/457(b) event she held that attracted close to 300 educators. Buffalo Public Schools Department of Social, Emotional, and Wellness Supports Buffalo City Schools 403(b)/457(b) Plan Learned by Being Burned - Short pod series about how teachers got burned then got wise to the 403(b) Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Dec 20, 202441 min

S12 Ep 352New and Improved Equi-vest 403(b) Product? (#352)

More like: Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss. We review Equitable's new Equi-vest Series 202 403(b) product. Note: We talk Buffalo Bills football and Oregon Duck football for the first six minutes and 25 seconds. Equi-vest Series 202 Learned by Being Burned - Short pod series about how teachers got burned then got wise to the 403(b) Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Dec 13, 202434 min

S12 Ep 351Breaking Good (#351)

Dr. Jeff Venables is a veteran South Carolina Chemistry teacher whose advocacy led his district to add Aspire, Fidelity and Vanguard to their 403(b) lineup. But he's not done there. He's now lobbying state legislators. Jeff's District TL; DR Finanical Literacy for Employees of South Carolina Public Schools Karl Fisch State Books for Educators Learned by Being Burned - Short pod series about how teachers got burned then got wise to the 403(b) Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Dec 6, 202445 min

S12 Ep 350Florida Men (#350)

Dan and Scott discuss their recent in-person speaking engagement in Florida which has left them a tad under-the-weather. They also discuss how to make the 457(b) even more superior to the 403(b). Finally, Dan hits Scott with a surprise topic. How does he react? Council for Great City Schools Learned by Being Burned - Short pod series about how teachers got burned then got wise to the 403(b) Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

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