Episodes

  • The Year End Mistakes That Cost You Thousands...
    Nov 20 2025

    In this episode of Fuchs Around & Cal Them Out, Ben Fuchs and Alex Cal talk about year end mistakes that cost you thousands of dollars. They also dive into the different decisions that you may come up against in your year end financial planning.


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    22 mins
  • The Real Reason People Go Broke in Retirement
    Nov 12 2025

    Most people don’t go broke in retirement because of bad investments, it’s because they never built a solid financial foundation to begin with.

    In this episode, Ben and Alex get back to the basics of financial planning, discussing savings rates, budgeting, investing discipline, and what it really takes to avoid running out of money later in life.


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    24 mins
  • Big Gains, No Taxes? The Secret Small Business Rules Most People Miss
    Nov 4 2025

    In this episode, Ben and Alex dive into the real-life tax quirks, small business loopholes, and investment mistakes that they see every week working with clients. They start with a client case involving the sale of a C-Corporation and the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) exclusion, explaining how some owners can completely avoid capital gains taxes when selling their company.

    The conversation then moves into year-end tax planning, the traps of putting municipal bonds inside IRAs, and why chasing “hot” tech or AI stocks can backfire. It’s a candid, down-to-earth talk about how small mistakes or misunderstood tax rules can quietly cost investors thousands, and how to spot them before they do.

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    21 mins
  • Financial Horror Stories: Retirement Nightmares That Came True
    Oct 28 2025

    Just in time for Halloween, Ben Fuchs and Alex Cal share the scariest real-life financial stories they’ve ever come across from scamming nightmares to all-in retirement portfolios. These stories are sure to make your skin crawl!

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    24 mins
  • Grinds Our Gears: The Financial Rules That Make No Sense
    Oct 22 2025

    In this episode of Fuchs Around & Cal Them Out, Ben Fuchs and Alex Cal dive into the issues that truly “grind their gears.” They unpack the fear surrounding Social Security’s future, the unfair treatment of 529 college plans during Medicaid spend-downs, and how current tax rules punish families who inherit retirement accounts. From Roth conversions to real-estate deferrals and the inequities in how the wealthy avoid taxes, this candid conversation blends financial expertise with humor and common-sense solutions for retirees and investors alike.


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    22 mins
  • Don’t Miss This Medicare Season: What Every Retiree Should Know
    Oct 14 2025

    Medicare season is here, and it’s one of the most important times of the year for retirees. In this episode of Fuchs Around & Cal Them Out, Ben Fuchs and Alex Cal with Josh Kerchis break down what Medicare really covers, what it doesn’t, and why choosing the right plan can make all the difference. Whether you’re enrolling for the first time or reviewing your coverage, this conversation will help you make confident, informed decisions about your healthcare in retirement.

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    21 mins
  • Debunking 11 Common Myths About Retirement Planning
    Oct 8 2025

    In this episode of Fuchs Around & Cal Them Out, Ben Fuchs and Alex Cal take on 11 of the most common myths about retirement planning. From Social Security and market timing to taxes and healthcare, they reveal why these misconceptions can derail even the smartest investors.

    Learn the truth behind each myth and how proper retirement planning can help you avoid costly mistakes, reduce stress, and build a plan that actually works for you.

    🎧 Listen now to understand what really matters when planning your financial future.

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    28 mins
  • What Really Happens With Inherited Money - Why You Should Consider Estate Planning
    Sep 30 2025

    In this episode of Fuchs Around & Cal Them Out, Ben Fuchs and Alex Cal dive into estate planning through real stories about families, inheritances, and legacies. They talk about how plans shift after losing a loved one, what actually happens when children inherit money, and why wealth can vanish so quickly from one generation to the next. If protecting your legacy matters to you, this episode is packed with insights you can’t afford to miss.

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    22 mins