Sep 30, 2024

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo discusses the implications of the recent Fed rate cut on personal finance. He explains how the cut affects borrowing costs and savings rates, emphasizing the importance of a long-term financial strategy. Ryan introduces the concept of having three distinct financial...

Sep 23, 2024

In this episode, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the importance of life insurance and how it can protect your family's financial future. They emphasize the need to consider how much life insurance to get based on the number of years of income you want to replace. The hosts use a hypothetical scenario to demonstrate...

Sep 16, 2024

In this episode, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the importance of planning with cashflow in mind. They highlight the common focus on accumulating assets and net worth, rather than considering the income generated by those assets. They emphasize the need to think with the end in mind and prioritize cashflow, taxes,...

Sep 9, 2024

In this episode, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the topic of volatility and whether it is a friend or a foe. They explore how volatility can be beneficial during the accumulation phase, as it allows for higher rates of return. However, as retirement approaches and withdrawals are made from the portfolio,...

Sep 3, 2024

In this episode, Ryan Burklo discusses the top reasons why people struggle financially. He emphasizes that these reasons are not meant to point fingers or judge, but rather to provide insights and reminders about making intentional financial decisions. The five main reasons discussed are: low income, spending too much...