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Fire Your Financial Advisor by Golden Reserve

Fire Your Financial Advisor by Golden Reserve

By: Greg Aler
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The Fire Your Financial Advisor Podcast by Golden Reserve is for every-day retirees. We challenge financial advisors and the fees the trillion-dollar industry takes from your hard-earned savings.

Join us each week for straight shooting, honest insights on protecting your assets from taxes, market risk, fees and long-term care. We'll also challenge financial advisors and the fees the trillion-dollar industry takes from your hard-earned savings.

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Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on YouTube!

Learn more at GoldenReserve.com or follow on social: Facebook & LinkedIn.

2026 Greg Aler Economics Personal Finance Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Don’t Let This 401(k) Mistake Happen to You | Is This a Good Time to Take a Profit from the Stock Market? | Should You Push Off Social Security and Live Off Other Retirement Accounts?

    Don’t Let This 401(k) Mistake Happen to You | Is This a Good Time to Take a Profit from the Stock Market? | Should You Push Off Social Security and Live Off Other Retirement Accounts?
    Jul 18 2026

    On this episode:

    • She bought her dream house on the beach but may have done it the wrong way.
    • Is the greed factor getting you in this stock market?
    • If you delay Social Security and draw off your 401(k), does the math work?

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Why Does the Financial Industry Want You to Hate Annuities?

    Why Does the Financial Industry Want You to Hate Annuities?
    Jul 14 2026

    What if the biggest reason retirees avoid annuities has nothing to do with the product itself? Greg examines why annuities continue setting sales records while remaining one of the most criticized financial tools. He breaks down the differences between annuities, CDs, and market-based investments, explains the role of guarantees and risk management, and shares his perspective on why parts of the financial industry push back against them. Plus, a look at where annuities may fit within a broader retirement strategy.

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    11 mins
  • The Market Keeps Chasing the Next Big Thing—Should Retirees? | A Financial Advisor's Advice Raised Some Eyebrows | The Biggest Retirement Regrets People Have in Their 60s

    The Market Keeps Chasing the Next Big Thing—Should Retirees? | A Financial Advisor's Advice Raised Some Eyebrows | The Biggest Retirement Regrets People Have in Their 60s
    Jul 11 2026

    On this episode:

    • Micron's earnings sparked excitement, but market volatility remains. Greg explains why retirement planning shouldn't depend on stock picking or chasing the next hot investment.
    • From 401(k)s to advisory accounts, fees can quietly drain retirement assets. Greg breaks down the true cost of financial advice and why value matters.
    • An advisor suggested borrowing instead of spending retirement money. Greg examines the math, tax consequences, and why some retirement advice may not serve clients.
    • Delayed dreams, working too long, tax mistakes, and outdated estate plans. Greg shares lessons retirees wish they had learned sooner.

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    51 mins
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