Episodes

431
Oct. 26, 2021

Ep. 431: Do You Need Credit to Get Student Loans?

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Damian is back! And …there goes the show.
430
Oct. 19, 2021

Ep. 430: Colleges Running Up the Tab on Parent PLUS Loans

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Peter and Dam- wait… no; Kristen! Pete and Kristen connect to throw down the gauntlet... Read More
429
Oct. 12, 2021

Ep. 429: Why Raising the Federal Debt Ceiling Matters

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Peter and Damian are back in the chairs with the most hilarious banter of all... Read More
428
Oct. 5, 2021

Ep. 428: Handling the Unexpected Expenses Parents See!

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, IT’S SPOOKY SEASON! Don’t skip past this show intro! No time to listen? Here’s a... Read More
427
Sept. 27, 2021

Ep. 427: Questioning Our Confidence in Retirement!

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete admitted he talked too much last week! No time to listen? Here’s a preview... Read More
426
Sept. 21, 2021

Ep. 426: Parent PLUS Loans Are the Bane of Our Existence?!

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete and Damian drop in with a new intro! You’ve got to hear this. No... Read More
425
Sept. 14, 2021

Ep. 425: Open Enrollment: The Biggest (Financial) Missed Opportunity?

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete and Damian ease back into things from a holiday off-week! No time to listen? ... Read More
424
Aug. 31, 2021

Ep. 424: Is Your Alma Mater Going Under?

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete goes full-on Soccer Assistant Coach! No time to listen? Here’s a preview of what happened... Read More
423
Aug. 24, 2021

Ep. 423: Pandemic Fallout: We React to the News!

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete and Damian continue their Dunniest unrelated Dunn banter! No time to listen? Here’s a... Read More
422
Aug. 17, 2021

Ep. 422: When I Retire, What Really Happens to My Money?

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Damian becomes a radio star! No time to listen? Here’s a preview of what happened and... Read More
421
Aug. 10, 2021

Ep. 421: The Jobs Report Is Here & I Was Wrong (Again!)

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete and Damian change it up with YouTube and Facebook Live with the killer ‘wide... Read More
420
Aug. 3, 2021

Ep. 420: “Pete, Am I Investing Too Aggressively?”

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete is back from vacation and Dame’s AquaDunns are expected to do quite well in... Read More
419
July 20, 2021

Ep. 419: Dissecting the New Inflation & Social Security Rates

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete and Damian discuss what happens next week when Pete goes on vacation! What do... Read More
418
July 13, 2021

Ep. 418: What Do We Do If We Might Over-Fund Our 529?

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete hits the beep AGAIN and wonders if he’s a radio master by now after... Read More
417
July 6, 2021

Ep. 417: Should I Roll Over My Older 401(k)s?

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete hits the beep AGAIN, also Damian chooses the order for the show. WHAAAAT?!
390
Dec. 15, 2020

Ep. 390: A New Format & Our Weirdest Metaphor Ever!

QUESTIONS ABOUT MONEY? GET EXPERT ANSWERS. EMAIL US AT: ASKPETE@PETETHEPLANNER.COM This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete and Damian have an amazing surprise for our show listeners! You will now be getting the full, raw, unedited podcast to hear even more Dunn-isms each week! Show Notes: Mailbag Question 1: My wife and I are both 52 and have a done a mediocre job at saving for retirement. Based on every online calculator I’ve used, we’re falling short of our retirement goals and the goa...
389
Dec. 8, 2020

Ep. 389: A Unique Stock Market Year-End Review!

QUESTIONS ABOUT MONEY? GET EXPERT ANSWERS. EMAIL US AT: ASKPETE@PETETHEPLANNER.COMThis week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete and Damian welcome a special co-host: Pete’s daughter, Ollie! No time to listen? BUMMER. Here’s some of what happened: Show Notes: Stock Market Year-End Review (a month early): Back on March 23rd, Pete and Damian talked about the performance of the market. Neither predicted that things would recover and rally like it has. Guessing Game: How has this stock done this ...
388
Dec. 1, 2020

Ep. 388: Our Philosophies on Money, Explained! Sort Of.

HAVE A MONEY QUESTION? GET EXPERT ANSWERS. EMAIL US AT: ASKPETE@PETETHEPLANNER.COM This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete and Damian get two of the shortest questions of 2020 …and then they get the longest email question in the history of the show.
387
Nov. 24, 2020

Ep. 387: “Hold Tight. See How Things Play Out…”

HAVE A MONEY QUESTION? GET EXPERT ANSWERS.EMAIL US: ASKPETE@PETETHEPLANNER.COMOn this episode of the Pete the Planner Show, Peter and Damian remind everyone that the upcoming holidays are not cancelled; we just need to look at them differently, with safety being a priority. FEATURED CONVO: Will Student Loan Forgiveness plans continue with the new federal administration? REMINDER: Try HEY MONEY, your new secret weapon for advice in your personal finances. No time to listen? BUMMER. Here’s some of...
386
Nov. 10, 2020

Ep. 386: Maturity Plays A Big Role In This…

HAVE A MONEY QUESTION? GET EXPERT ANSWERS.EMAIL US: ASKPETE@PETETHEPLANNER.COMOn this episode of the Pete the Planner Show, Peter and Damian tackle some serious relationship problems. REMINDER: Try HEY MONEY, your new secret weapon for advice in your personal finances. No time to listen? BUMMER. Here’s some of what happened: Show Notes: Mailbag Question 1: “I’m feeling I’ve been abused by my husband. He thinks a stay-at-home mom is a servant and I don’t need an allowance, and is constantly say...
385
Nov. 3, 2020

Ep. 385: The Effects of the Pandemic (and Recession) on Higher Ed

HAVE A MONEY QUESTION? GET EXPERT ANSWERS.EMAIL US: ASKPETE@PETETHEPLANNER.COMOn this episode of the Pete the Planner Show, Peter and Damian welcome a special guest: Phil Schuman, Executive Director of Financial Wellness & Education at Indiana University! REMINDER: Try HEY MONEY, your new secret weapon for advice in your personal finances. No time to listen? BUMMER. Here’s some of what happened: Show Notes: Catching Up: “What does the local economy of Bloomington, look like?“ Phil: I’m glad p...
385
Nov. 2, 2020

Ep. 385: The Effects of the Pandemic (and Recession) on Higher Ed

Have a money question? Get expert answers. Email us: askpete@petetheplanner.com On this episode of the Pete the Planner Show, Peter and Damian welcome a special guest: Phil Schuman, Executive Director of Financial Wellness & Education at Indiana University! REMINDER: Try HEY MONEY, your new... Read More
384
Oct. 27, 2020

Ep. 384: How We Feel About What We Said 238 Days Ago!

HAVE A MONEY QUESTION? GET EXPERT ANSWERS.EMAIL US: ASKPETE@PETETHEPLANNER.COMIt’s time for a semi-annual review! On this episode of the Pete the Planner® Show, Peter and Damian discuss their current views on the concerns they had from March 1, 2020! Don’t forget! HEY MONEY is your new secret weapon for advice in your personal finances. No time to listen? BUMMER. Here’s some of what happened: Show Notes: On the Pandemic: “On the pandemic, how concerned are you on a scale of 1-10?“ Damian: (NO...
384
Oct. 27, 2020

Ep. 384: How We Feel About What We Said 238 Days Ago!

Have a money question? Get expert answers. Email us: askpete@petetheplanner.com It’s time for a semi-annual review! On this episode of the Pete the Planner® Show, Peter and Damian discuss their current views on the concerns they had from March 1, 2020! Don’t... Read More