Life Isn’t Lived on a Spreadsheet

Life Isn’t Lived on a Spreadsheet


Latest Episodes

The Benefits and Limitations of 401(k) Retirement Accounts (Ep. 12)
January 16, 2024

401(k)s are so much more than just a retirement savings account. They should be seen as your key to the future. In this release, Ryan Poterack dives deeper into the intricacies of 401(k) retirement ac

The Most Essential Conversations You Need to Have About Estate Planning (Ep. 11)
January 02, 2024

Not all conversations about money are going to be comfortable, especially the conversation about what happens to your assets after you pass away. This week, Ryan Poterack discusses the value of having

The Ins and Outs of Compensation Within The Financial Industry (Ep. 10)
December 19, 2023

How much and how do you get paid? This can be an uncomfortable question to ask your current or prospective financial advisor. This week, Ryan Poterack discusses the importance of transparency in how

Using Roth IRAs to Create a Tax-Efficient Retirement (Ep. 9)
December 05, 2023

Weve talked about the good, the bad, and the limitations of traditional 401(k)s. Now, were tackling the process of turning that traditional IRA into a Roth IRA. What does it take to do a Roth conve

Can We Have Too Much Money? Understanding The Purpose of Our Money (Ep. 8)
November 21, 2023

Your eyes are bigger than your belly. Have you heard this saying? (You eat too much of something good and end up feeling not-so-good afterward!) Now, lets apply it to our finances. Can we have too

Let’s Talk About Inflation: Its History, Modern Impact, and Possible Future Trajectory (Ep. 7)
November 07, 2023

Like most things these days, inflation is getting politicized. And the truth is that we all want a soft landing from it, regardless of who gets credit for it. This week, Ryan Poterack explores recent

Growth by Mistakes: Learning & Embracing Missteps (Ep. 6)
October 24, 2023

Making mistakes can be discouraging and even embarrassing at times. But the key to personal and professional growth lies in embracing mistakes! In this episode, Ryan Poterack helps you look past your

Let’s Talk About Tax Planning & How It Can Enhance Your Retirement Savings (Ep. 5)
October 10, 2023

Whats the difference between tax preparation and tax planning? Believe it or not, knowing the difference can help you navigate (the often dreaded) tax season! In this episode, Ryan Poterack reveals w

How To Find The Right Financial Professional? Here’s What You Need To Know (Ep. 4)
September 26, 2023

When it comes to managing our finances, seeking support from a professional advisor can save us from many costly mistakes. In this episode, Ryan Poterack uncovers the importance of finding the right f

The Psychology of Saving: Developing Discipline for a Secure Financial Future (Ep. 3)
September 12, 2023

We often make financial decisions based on our biases and life experiences. Would you agree? In this episode, Ryan Poterack highlights the importance of understanding our relationship with money and e