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The Pete the Planner® Show

Discussing money can be emotionally charged, but not here on the Pete the Planner® Show where Personal Finance Expert, former comedian, and author Peter Dunn breaks down personal finance with humor, practical advice, and real-life scenarios to help you make smarter money moves. Pete and his co-hosts Kristen and Damian lead a guilt-free discussion of budgeting, investing, retirement planning, and any number of other topics meant to help you thrive in the present and future. Part of the IBJ Media

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59:30

Am I crazy, or is the economy teetering on the edge...

The Pete the Planner® Show ·

2026/01/23

Jobs are still there. Markets are still standing. Inflation isn’t spiraling.So why does everything feel… off? In this episode, Pete the Planner tackles the growing disconnect between what the economic data says and how people actually feel about their money. This isn’t a recession episode—but it’s definitely not a “everything’s great” episode either. We dig into why households feel financially exhausted even as incomes rise, why good headlines don’t translate into confidence, and how higher

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70:41

If You Need Cash: Ranking Debt from Least Bad to...

The Pete the Planner® Show ·

2026/01/16

Nobody wants debt. But sometimes life forces the issue.In this episode, Pete, Damian, and Kristen tackle a reality most people face at some point: needing cash quickly. This isn’t an endorsement of borrowing and it’s definitely not a how-to. It’s a ranking of consequences—a clear-eyed look at which debt options hurt the least, which ones quietly wreck your future, and which should be avoided almost entirely. The conversation starts with why people reach for the fastest money instead of the

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57:16

Why most people will retire later than they expect

The Pete the Planner® Show ·

2026/01/09

Most Americans believe retirement is just a math problem: invest consistently, ride the market, and everything will work out.The data says otherwise. In this episode, Pete digs into new retirement research that reveals a hard truth—retirement success isn’t being derailed by bad investing, it’s being quietly sabotaged by behavior, debt, and timing . You’ll learn why the vast majority of workers never save enough (even when they think they are), how credit card debt and 401(k) loans silently drain

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42:32

Pete's 2026 predictions

The Pete the Planner® Show ·

2026/01/02

Pete the Planner's predictions for housing, higher ed, energy and a potential tariff messWe’re in the midst of the holidays—always a good time for reflection. And this week that means holding Pete the Planner accountable for bold predictions he made in January about the economy and U.S. fiscal policy in 2025. Pete hit a bunch of these out of the park—especially those related to Trumponomics—and he whiffed on several others. Because he’s a big-hearted guy not afraid of making mistakes, Pete this

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59:38

The Pete the Planner origin story

The Pete the Planner® Show ·

2025/12/26

Pete the Planner on Humor, Habits and the Psychology of MoneyOn this episode of Off the Record, host Nate Feltman sits down with Peter Dunn, better known as Pete the Planner, one of America’s most trusted voices on personal finance. Dunn shares how a sixth-grade stock market contest launched his career, how he blends comedy and financial coaching to help people build better habits, and why the psychology of money matters more than math. He opens up about building Your Money Line, a fast-growing

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65:08

The New Year's Resolution Draft

The Pete the Planner® Show ·

2025/12/19

Let’s be honest: most New Year’s resolutions don’t make it to Valentine’s Day.So instead of pretending this year will be different, we’re drafting financial resolutions that actually survive real life. In this episode, we run The Financial Resolution Draft—fantasy-football style—selecting the smartest, most realistic financial moves for three life stages: your 20s, your 40s with kids, and your 60s nearing retirement. No vague goals. No financial TikTok nonsense. No personality changes

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55:17

The 10 financial mistakes you need to try to avoid

The Pete the Planner® Show ·

2025/12/12

In this week’s episode, Pete breaks down the ten biggest financial mistakes Americans are making right now — from investing too little and too late, to overspending on housing, to making car decisions that haunt their budgets for years. With the economy shifting under everyone’s feet, these missteps are more common (and more costly) than ever.Pete walks through why these mistakes happen, what they really cost you over time, and the simple, practical changes that can keep your financial life from

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69:38

Can this emailer retire at 54? Eh

The Pete the Planner® Show ·

2025/12/05

This week on The Pete the Planner Show, we tackle a classic early-retirement temptation: what happens when you want out of the workforce before 59½, but almost all your money is locked inside qualified retirement accounts?A listener from Dayton writes in with solid savings, a paid-off home, and a serious case of “I can’t do this job anymore.” The problem? He wants $80,000 a year in retirement income, but he’s only 54 — and bridging those five and a half years before penalty-free withdrawals is

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65:30

Encore -- Regretting a home purchase

The Pete the Planner® Show ·

2025/11/28

Pete and Kristen read a listener email who seems to indicate they greatly regret their recent home purchase

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70:08

The money questions HR shouldn't answer

The Pete the Planner® Show ·

2025/11/21

This week on The Pete the Planner Show, Pete, Damian, and Kristen dive into one of the most universal workplace mysteries: why everyone treats HR like a certified financial planner… even though HR can barely tell you which parking pass to choose without checking a binder.Open enrollment, confusing benefits forms, retirement questions—employees fire all of it straight at HR hoping for guidance, clarity, or honestly just someone to make the decision for them. And while HR can walk you to the forms,

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8:00

Pete's Pre-Holiday Pep Talk

The Pete the Planner® Show ·

2025/11/18

As the calendar barrels toward its final pages, Pete sits down for a solo episode to talk about the strange, sloppy, wonderful chaos of the year’s final weeks. From an economy that can’t decide what mood it’s in, to holiday spending that threatens to turn December joy into January regret, Pete breaks down what Americans are really wrestling with right now — and how to keep your financial head on straight while everything else gets weird.In classic Pete fashion, he mixes practical advice with

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62:42

The King of All Bad Ideas -- The 50 Yr Mortgage

The Pete the Planner® Show ·

2025/11/14

On this week’s episode of The Pete the Planner Show, Pete tackles what might be the most misguided “solution” to housing affordability ever pitched: the 50-year mortgage. On the surface, it sounds like a clever way to make homes more affordable — smaller payments, easier approval, and a chance for more people to buy. But dig a little deeper, and it’s clear this “innovation” is really a long-term financial trap. Pete breaks down the math, explores who really benefits, and explains why stretching your

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64:09

Willpower

The Pete the Planner® Show ·

2025/11/07

This week, Pete is joined by veteran podcaster and political enthusiast Chris Spangle to wrestle with the myth and the muscle of willpower. Why do we think it’s the key to every success story—money, fitness, food, or habits—when in reality, it often lets us down? Pete and Chris explore how environment, emotion, and even exhaustion can overpower our best intentions. From political discipline to personal finance, from calorie tracking to credit card restraint, they break down what really drives

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54:09

The truth about a mid-life crisis

The Pete the Planner® Show ·

2025/10/31

Forget the convertible and the questionable haircut — the real midlife crisis happens when you open your retirement account and realize the math isn’t mathing. In this solo episode, Pete explores the emotional and financial crossroads that hit in your 40s and 50s — when time feels shorter, careers plateau, and money goals start bumping into real life.He unpacks why financial growth slows down, how priorities shift, and what to do when your sense of progress feels stuck on pause. From redefining

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60:44

Spotting financial advisor red flags

The Pete the Planner® Show ·

2025/10/24

Most people don’t know how to tell if their financial advisor is great—or just great at sounding confident. In this episode, Pete and Dame unpack the real red flags to watch for when you’re getting financial advice… without turning it into a witch hunt.They’ll break down the difference between a bad actor and a bad fit, decode advisor-speak (“We’ll rebalance with a tactical overlay!”), and show you how to spot when someone’s more interested in selling than solving. Plus, they’ll explain what good

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59:25

AI vs Two Money Guys

The Pete the Planner® Show ·

2025/10/17

💥 This week, Pete and Damian face off against their newest (and possibly most intimidating) competitor: Artificial Intelligence.Can two seasoned money nerds outthink an algorithm? In each round, Pete or Dame tackles a real financial dilemma — from whether to raid an emergency fund to pay off debt, to deciding between a Roth or traditional 401(k). Then, they read the AI’s answer and debate which response wins on accuracy, empathy, and practicality. It’s human experience versus machine logic — and

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72:41

Why Smart People Do Dumb Things With Their Money

The Pete the Planner® Show ·

2025/10/10

Ever notice how the smartest people you know sometimes make the worst financial decisions? In this episode, Pete Dame unpack why intelligence doesn’t always translate to good money habits. From overconfidence and analysis paralysis to emotional blind spots and ego-driven decisions, we explore the psychology behind financial self-sabotage.We’ll share real-life examples of “smart” money mistakes — from chasing complex investments to ignoring basic budgeting — and discuss why simplicity often wins

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66:19

When supporting your adult children turns bad

The Pete the Planner® Show ·

2025/10/03

This week on The Pete the Planner Show, we’re tackling one of the toughest money dilemmas families face today: when helping your adult children turns into hurting yourself. A listener writes in about her 31-year-old daughter who still lives at home, contributes nothing financially, and has become the center of a tug-of-war between supportive love and enabling behavior.Pete, Kristen, and Damian unpack the concept of financial enmeshment—those blurred parent/child roles where support becomes

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67:13

If financial nihilism a thing?

The Pete the Planner® Show ·

2025/09/26

Young adults are increasingly turning to risky bets — sports gambling, meme stocks, crypto, even leveraged ETFs — not just for the thrill, but because traditional wealth-building feels out of reach. In this episode, Pete, Damian, and Kristen dig into the rise of “financial nihilism,” a mindset fueled by housing costs, student loans, job market uncertainty, and fading confidence in the American Dream.We’ll unpack the CNBC stories of 20-somethings chasing fast money on Discord and betting platforms,

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60:28

When Cash Feels Like a Burden

The Pete the Planner® Show ·

2025/09/19

Claire and Ethan, a newly married couple in their early 30s, are sitting on $450,000 in cash after selling property and combining finances — and instead of feeling secure, they’re feeling anxious. With a baby on the way, strong incomes, no debt, and a net worth north of $2 million, their dilemma is how to balance competing goals: buying a home, investing for the future, keeping travel flexibility, and raising their child.In this episode, Pete and Dame break down the psychology of “too much cash,”

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