Episodes

  • How to Invest Without Watching the Market Every Day
    May 21 2026

    Clarity Check: sagepathfa.com/clarity

    If your investing plan requires constant attention, it’s not a plan — it’s a hobby. In this episode, Jason breaks down how to invest in plain English without obsessing over headlines. You’ll learn a simple default approach, how to automate contributions, and the rules that keep you from panic-selling when markets get noisy.

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    10 mins
  • Cash vs Investing: Where Should Your Next Dollar Go?
    May 7 2026

    Clarity Check: sagepathfa.com/clarity

    You built your cash cushion. Great. Now the real question is: where should your next dollar go — cash, debt, retirement accounts, or investing? In this episode, Jason gives you a simple “job + home” framework so you stop guessing. You’ll learn how to separate money for now / soon / later, how to choose the right account for each bucket, and the most common mistakes that keep people stuck in cash (or investing money they’ll need too soon).

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    10 mins
  • How Much Cash Should You Really Keep on Hand?
    Apr 23 2026

    Clarity Check: sagepathfa.com/clarity

    Cash vs investing isn’t really a math question — it’s a stress question. In this episode, Jason breaks down how much cash you should keep on hand, how to stop guessing, and the simple “now / soon / later” framework that makes this decision calm and obvious. You’ll walk away with clear rules for an emergency fund, short-term goals, and investing — without hoarding cash or taking risks you can’t stick with.

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    8 mins
  • Roth vs Traditional 401(k): Which One Actually Makes Sense for You?
    Apr 9 2026

    Clarity Check: https://www.sagepathfa.com/clarity

    Should you contribute to a Roth 401(k) or a Traditional 401(k)? In this episode, Jason breaks down what each one actually does, where people get tripped up, and the simple questions that can help you make a cleaner decision. No tax jargon. No overcomplicating it. Just a plain-English framework for picking the one that makes sense for your life right now.

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    11 mins
  • I’m Doing Fine… So Why Don’t I Feel Sure?
    Mar 26 2026

    Clarity Check: sagepathfa.com/clarity

    You can have a good income, money in the bank, and retirement accounts growing—and still feel that low-level “are we actually okay?” stress. In this episode, Jason explains why that happens (it’s usually missing clarity, not missing money) and gives a simple framework—buckets, rules, and a quick checklist—to calm the noise and make clean decisions.

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    7 mins
  • Old 401(k): Leave It, Move It, or Screw It Up?
    Mar 5 2026

    Clarity Check: sagepathfa.com/clarity

    In this episode, Jason breaks down what to do with an old 401(k) after changing jobs or retiring. You’ll learn the four main options (leave it, move it to a new employer plan, roll it into an IRA, or cash it out), the biggest mistakes that can create taxes or unnecessary fees, and a simple checklist to help you make a clean decision—without guessing or overcomplicating it.

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    10 mins
  • Tax Planning Isn't Over Yet
    Feb 19 2026

    Filing your taxes feels like the finish line.

    But it’s usually the starting point for the decisions that matter most.

    In this episode of What the Fuchs, Jason explains why tax planning doesn’t end after you file, and why asking “What decisions exist?” leads to calmer, more confident choices than asking “What can I do?”

    No urgency. No hacks. Just perspective.

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    7 mins
  • How Policy Decisions Are Shaping Markets in 2026
    Feb 5 2026

    January is noisy — especially in the markets.

    In this market update, Jason Fuchs cuts through the headlines and breaks down what’s actually changing, what isn’t, and how to think about 2026 without overreacting.

    We cover the economy, the Fed, AI, stock market leadership, bonds, the U.S. dollar, commodities, and why volatility is a normal part of investing.

    No predictions. No hype. Just context — so you can stay grounded and focused on the long term.

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    10 mins