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Michael Makes Sense

Commonwealth Guardians

7 episodes

Michael Makes Sense cuts through the noise of personal finance with clear, practical conversations designed to help you make more confident decisions about your financial future.

More about the show

Hosted by Michael Widlake, Founder of Commonwealth Guardians, the show tackles the real questions people have about money, retirement, investing, financial planning, risk, and the decisions that can shape the years ahead.

From When will I be able to retire? and Will I run out of money? to Do I really need a financial advisor?, Michael takes complicated financial topics and explains them in a way that is straightforward, approachable, and easy to understand.

You’ll also hear questions from listeners facing the same financial concerns many of us have, along with conversations about what to consider before making some of life’s biggest financial decisions.

Michael Makes SenseCommon Sense Answers in Uncommon Financial Times.

Real questions. Clear answers. Conversations that make sense.

Learn more at MichaelMakesSense.com.

Episodes

  1. Understanding Your Income & Investment Options | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 06

    · 16 min

    How do you know which retirement income and investment options make sense for you?In Episode 06 of Michael Makes Sense, Michael Widlake, Founder of Commonwealth Guardians, answers real listener questions about…

  2. What Is Your Mind Trying to Tell You? | Dr. Yasmine Saad | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 07 (Part 1)

    · 16 min

    What if the thoughts keeping you awake at night aren't necessarily telling you the truth, but are trying to tell you something important? In this special two-part edition of Michael Makes Sense, host Michael Widlake…

  3. Are Taxes the Hidden Shortfall in Your Retirement Plan? | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 05

    · 14 min

    You may know how much you’ve saved for retirement, but do you know how much of it you’ll actually get to keep?In Episode 05 of Michael Makes Sense, Michael takes a closer look at one of the most overlooked parts of…

  4. Should I Be Worried About Social Security Running Out? | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 03

    · 9:00

    Is Social Security really running out of money, and should you be worried about what that means for your retirement? In Episode 03 of Michael Makes Sense, Michael Widlake, Founder of Commonwealth Guardians, takes on…

  5. The PILL Method: How to Pay Off Debt Faster | Don Daniel | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 04

    · 16 min

    Can you really pay off debt faster without simply throwing more money at it? On Episode 04 of Michael Makes Sense, Michael Widlake sits down with Don Daniel, founder and creator of The P.I.L.L. Method®, to talk about…

  6. When will I actually be able to retire? | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 02

    · 12 min

    In Episode 02 of Michael Makes Sense, Michael Widlake, Founder of Commonwealth Guardians, discusses some of the biggest questions people face as they approach retirement: • How do I know when I can afford to retire? •…

  7. The Role of a Financial Planner | Do You Really Need One? | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 01

    · 13 min

    Do you really need a financial planner if you’re already doing a good job managing your money? In the premiere episode of Michael Makes Sense, Michael Widlake, Founder of Commonwealth Guardians, breaks down the role…

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