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PODCAST EPISODE 325 – Will AI Replace Your Financial Advisor?

In Episode 325 of More Than Commas, Paul explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape of financial planning, and what that means for your financial future. Discover the real strengths and limitations of AI in personal finance, why technology can’t replace human wisdom, and how the right blend of AI tools and expert advice can lead to better long-term …

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PODCAST EPISODE 323 – Why Going All-In on the S&P 500 Might Be a Big Mistake

In this episode of More Than Commas, Cory Sheppard breaks down the risks of going all-in on the S&P 500, especially after its recent high-performing years. He explores how the index has become increasingly tech-heavy and dependent on the “Magnificent Seven,” making it more volatile than it seems. By examining historical data from different time periods—including the 2000s “lost decade” …

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PODCAST EPISODE 322 – 72-Hour Preparedness: Simple Steps for Real Emergencies

  In this episode, Paul steps out to the shop to talk emergency preparedness — not for the zombie apocalypse, but for real-life power outages and unexpected events. He covers the essential items every household should have on hand to stay safe, warm, and fed for at least 72 hours. From practical water storage solutions to backpacking gear that doubles …

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PODCAST EPISODE 321 – Should you Die With Zero?

  In Episode 321 of More Than Commas, Paul Adams unpacks the core ideas of Bill Perkins’ book Die With Zero, which challenges the conventional wisdom of hoarding wealth for retirement. Instead, Perkins urges us to align our money, time, and energy with meaningful experiences during the prime years of our lives. Paul explores concepts like the “Fulfillment Curve,” “Memory …

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PODCAST EPISODE 320 – Retirement Isn’t Short-Term: Why Your Money Needs to Last Decades

In this episode of More Than Commas, Paul and Cory dive deep into what it really takes to build sustainable, guaranteed income for life. They challenge the traditional advice to go “more conservative” in retirement, exposing why longevity risk—not market volatility—is the greatest threat to your financial future. Using a real-world $10 million retirement example, they walk through how combining …

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PODCAST EPISODE 318 – White Coat Investor Disagrees with Ernst & Young (Part 4)

In this final installment of our four-part deep dive, we conclude our review of White Coat Investor’s critique of the Ernst & Young whitepaper on insurance products. If you’ve stuck with us from Episode 315 through now, you know this has been a winding journey through annuities, whole life policies, investment assumptions—and plenty of eyebrow-raising takes. Today, we wrap it …

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PODCAST EPISODE 317 – White Coat Investor Disagrees with Ernst & Young (Part 3)

  In Part 3 of our deep dive into White Coat Investor Disagrees with Ernst & Young, we tackle some of the strangest assumptions in the analysis. We break down how whole life policies are managed (or mismanaged), questionable projections of policy performance, and bizarre reinvestment strategies for annuity proceeds. Plus, we explore the odd decision to replace fixed-income investments …