Imagine wanting to retire early to pursue a growing side business full-time. But before you retire, you would like to buy a bigger home in the next couple of years and possibly a new/newer to you car. With a consistent... Read More

This week on The Pete The Planner Show we debut a new mini special: The Road Series. As travel season gears up, for the next few weeks I’ll be joining the show from location while Producer Nicole mans the board at HQ.... Read More

Imagine, returning to work after having two boys and having taking on steep daycare costs. You bought a modest house a few years back full of functional flaws, with the intention to one day renovate. You’re behind on savings and... Read More

It’s been an exciting whirlwind of events in the PTP headquarters the past couple a months, and this week we’re taking time to step back and take a deep breath. As things calm down,  I’m trying to dodge being sick... Read More

Imagine, getting back on track with plan in focus. You’re contributing to your 401k, paying down debt, but you’re ready to take on another task. With an approaching decrease in rent, will you be able to afford a down payment... Read More

In this week’s episode of The Pete The Planner Show, we’re talking about socially responsible investing. This, this buzzing topic, is what has everyone talking. They’re boycotting stuff, claiming they’ll never do business that feels *this* way or *that...

Imagine being a $100,000 household, living on East coast with two young kids. Currently, both kids are in daycare, but in the fall the oldest will start kindergarten. With only one child in daycare, soon your budget will welcome back... Read More

This week, we meet Devante. Devante’s main concerns, in his own words: “As an immigrant to the U.S., I am determined to do things smarter/more efficiently than my parents did when we first arrived here over 20 yrs ago. I am... Read More

I make it no secret that my inbox is never short of full, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Hearing your feedback and your take-a-ways from the show or a column of mine you’ve read, are one of... Read More

Meet, Sara. Sara’s main concerns, in her own words: “My husband and I (ages 29 and 28,) moved to Chicago from college and purchased our first home in April 2015 before marrying in June 2015 (no children). We do not... Read More