# Michael Makes Sense

A podcast by Commonwealth Guardians. 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. 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.

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## Latest episodes

- [Understanding Your Income & Investment Options | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 06](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6801171312/5c1c784cc805) (2026-10-21, 17 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NNNDA8744540997.mp3
- [What Is Your Mind Trying to Tell You? | Dr. Yasmine Saad | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 07 (Part 1)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6801171312/6047154670ca) (2026-10-17, 16 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NNNDA4437528098.mp3
- [Are Taxes the Hidden Shortfall in Your Retirement Plan? | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 05](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6801171312/2f7003343cdc) (2026-09-27, 14 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NNNDA1143198714.mp3
- [Should I Be Worried About Social Security Running Out? | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 03](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6801171312/9a8a488b3c77) (2026-09-16, 9 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NNNDA2346721939.mp3
- [The PILL Method: How to Pay Off Debt Faster | Don Daniel | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 04](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6801171312/5bb91888c5c8) (2026-09-03, 17 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NNNDA8735874360.mp3
- [When will I actually be able to retire? | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 02](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6801171312/2a1ddee038b7) (2026-08-20, 12 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NNNDA1638162923.mp3
- [The Role of a Financial Planner | Do You Really Need One? | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 01](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6801171312/643c1581a405) (2026-08-13, 14 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NNNDA2902745394.mp3

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