Ask Good Questions

Ask Good Questions

Welcome to the Ask Good Questions podcast, where Bonita Bell-Andersen leads insightful conversations around finances, retirement, investing, behavioral finance issues, and other important topics with engaging guests, all with the goal of transforming your relationship to money & finding a higher purpose for your life by beginning to "start with asking good questions." Bonita's mission: share life experiences to help you rise above the financial & behavior issues that we all experience in life. Ask Good Questions is broadcast live Wednesdays at 6PM ET on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Ask Good Questions is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com). Ask Good Questions Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-good-questions--6441735/support.

Episodes

What If the Biggest Breakthroughs in Longevity Are Already Here? A Conversation on the Future of Agi

October 7, 2026 • 49 mins
What if the best years of your life are still ahead — medically speaking? Rabbi Michael "Moshe" Rothschild has spent years studying the intersection of technology, data, and human life, and he says the medical breakthroughs already in motion could change how long, and how well, we live. In this episode, Bonita sits down with Rabbi Rothschild to explore what's really on the horizon for aging, health, and longevity — and ...
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Could Land Home Packages Be the Downsizing Move You Haven't Considered?

September 30, 2026 • 40 mins
What if the key to a simpler, more affordable next chapter was a brand-new home on your own patch of land? Chris Gavre has spent his 20s building a real estate career most people take decades to build, & he's focused on land home packages: a model more predictable than flipping & increasingly popular for affordable housing. Bonita sits down with Chris to explore this option from two angles — as an investment, & as...
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Can I OR Can’t I? The Stories That Prove Every Limit Is Self-Imposed

September 23, 2026 • 45 mins
What do alligator wrestling, epic fantasy novels, & financial planning have in common? Tom Cladis! Tom joins Bonita to explore how the limits we accept as "truth" are often just stories we've never questioned — & how choosing "can" over "can't" can transform life at any age. Expect bold stories, hard-earned lessons, &a fresh challenge to live more boldly. Especially as we are aging, retiring, & reconsidering w...
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From Wall Street to Your Street: What One Voice Can Change

September 16, 2026 • 44 mins
Marc Hoffman spent years investigating the forces behind the 2008 financial crisis — tracing oil price manipulation straight to Wall Street's biggest players. But this episode isn't about reliving 2008. It's about what Marc learned along the way: that ordinary people, armed with persistence and a willingness to speak up, can hold powerful institutions accountable. Join us for a conversation about civic responsibility, communi...
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Not Feeling 100%? What Your Home Could Be Doing to Your Body

September 9, 2026 • 25 mins
Ever feel like something's just "off" — low energy, brain fog, or symptoms you can't quite explain — but every test comes back normal? Risa Suzuki, "The Toxin Detective" and a Healthy Homes Certified Building Biology Expert, joins Bonita to reveal how everyday toxins hiding in our homes could be quietly affecting our health. Risa shares her personal story and a simple three-step approach to creating a cleaner, healthier...
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Trusting AI With Your Retirement? Inside the Financial Fitness Passport

September 2, 2026 • 44 mins
AI seems to be everywhere these days — but can it actually help you plan for retirement? Bonita sits down with Scott Zuckerman, founder of Financial Fitness Passport™, an AI-powered platform that gives users a clear, measurable picture of their financial health. They explore the tool's "Retirement Number™" & AI coach "Penny™" work, whether AI tools like this are safe, & how to separate genuine innovation from hype. Wo...
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The Credit Card Question Nobody Asks: Are You Routing Your Spending to Travel for Free?

August 26, 2026 • 47 mins
Most people ask "Can I afford to travel?" Kunal Lakhwani, a real estate investor & self-taught travel hacker, turns everyday spending — including business expenses — into business-class flights & luxury hotel stays, without dipping into savings. He breaks down how to choose the right credit cards, avoid the mistakes that keep points sitting unused, & build a simple system that runs in the background of a bus...
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Chasing Fall Color (and Hot Springs): Colorful Getaways from Appalachian Trails t

August 19, 2026 • 46 mins
What if the best reset this fall is simply a change of scenery? Bonita & "The Adventures of Pipeman" Dean Piper explore some of the most beautiful places to take in autumn color: the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Ozark Mountains, and even a volcano-warmed soak in Costa Rica, where the same geothermal forces that shaped the mountain also warm the pools below. ITs proof that a meaningful getaway doesn't require a big budget. Give yours...
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Beyond the Prescription: A Doctor's Playbook for Eating Well & Building Habits on a GLP-1 (Part II)

August 12, 2026 • 47 mins
You've heard the science — now what does it actually look like to live well on a GLP-1? Dr. William Summers returns for Part II to move past the headlines and into the daily reality: what to eat, how to protect your muscle and energy, and how to build habits that make these medications work with your body instead of against it. If Part I helped you cut through the noise, this conversation hands you the playbook.

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Redefining Return: What Investing Like a Mother Can Teach You About Wealth

August 5, 2026 • 48 mins
After two decades advising the world's biggest companies on where to put their money, Tina Berger started asking a different question: what else should count as a return? Invest Like a Mother, challenges the idea that investing is only about stock-picking. We explore what changes — in your finances & in your life — when you widen the lens on what "value" really means. If you’ve ever wondered whether there&rsqu...
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Beyond the Multivitamin: The Right Magnesium for You — and How Your HSA Can Pay For It

July 22, 2026 • 45 mins
People are taking magnesium & still feeling tired & foggy. They're taking the wrong form for what their body needs. We break down the surprising differences of magnesium types & which ones support sleep, stress, & muscle recovery. We shift gears to money: if your employer offers an HSA, FSA, or lifestyle spending account, you may already have funds set aside for nutrition support you didn't know you could use. Make ...
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When What Happens, Happens: Preparing for Life's Financial Curveballs

July 15, 2026 • 46 mins
What happens when what happens, happens? Cancer, Christmas, a car repair — the surprises life throws at us all cost something. Author and entrepreneur Bart Merrell joins Bonita to explore how everyday people can build real financial security by monetizing the skills and knowledge they already have. It's a practical, mindset-first approach to being ready for anything.

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1% Better Every Day: The Emergency Rule, the Millionaire Plan, and Why It's Never Too Late

July 8, 2026 • 48 mins
What if becoming a millionaire wasn't luck? This week, sit down w/ Tony Bradshaw — author of The Millionaire Choice & the digital leader who helped grow Ramsey Solutions from $3 million to $125 million — to unpack his 1% Better Every Day rule, his emergency-fund foundation, & the simple Millionaire Plan anyone can start. They'll also dig into the big money question of the moment: is cryptocurrency really replaci...
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The Truth About Weight-Loss Drugs: A Doctor Cuts Through the Ozempic Noise

July 1, 2026 • 46 mins
GLP-1 drugs have gone from a diabetes treatment to a cultural phenomenon — & with that fame comes a flood of myths, scare stories, & sales pitches. Dr. William Summers brings four decades of medical experience & a clinic owner's front-row view to a candid discussion about weight loss as a medical issue, not a matter of willpower. Bonita and Dr. Summers tackle the muscle-loss debate, the side effects, the new pills...
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Three Transplants and a No Options Mindset: What Real Resilience Looks Like

June 17, 2026 • 44 mins
Ty Gipson has faced challenges most people can barely imagine—Type 1 diabetes, three organ transplants, and the pressure of building a life and business through adversity. In this episode, he unpacks the mindset that helped him endure, adapt, and keep leading with purpose. You’ll hear practical lessons on perseverance, wellness, and finding strength when it feels like there are no easy answers.

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Is Your 401(k) Enough? Turning Confusion Into a Plan You'll Actually Use

June 10, 2026 • 43 mins
Lisa Sakai believes you shouldn't wait to live your dreams — & she has the framework to prove it. In this episode she & Bonita dig into bucket list planning, the power of a clear "why," & whether your 401(k) alone can carry you to the future you want. Listeners will walk away with practical, logical next steps — including Lisa's free "Baby Step Your Way to Financial Independence" download at onevisionretire....
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Stop, Don't Sign That! What Every Retiree Must Know Before Buying Investment Property

June 3, 2026 • 45 mins
Thinking about adding real estate to your retirement strategy? Before you do anything, listen to this first. Guest Hadley Nightingale reveals the hidden mistakes that cost investors thousands — and the simple steps that protect your money and your peace of mind. Avoid the traps that derail retirement wealth because this conversation will change how you think about real estate as an investment.

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When Your Retirement Goes Global, Part II: Residency Rules, Visa Choices, and the Plan That Keeps Yo

May 27, 2026 • 48 mins
In Part I, we unpacked the tax traps & hidden financial surprises that catch retirees off guard when life crosses borders. In Part II, fiduciary advisor & lifelong traveler Jimmy Miller goes deeper into the real-world decisions that shape a successful global retirement—from residency & visa choices to healthcare access, couple dynamics, &the planning steps that protect flexibility. If you are considering retir...
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What If Your Best Years Are Still Ahead? Rethinking Health, Aging, and Longevity After 60+

May 20, 2026 • 46 mins
Michael Dorfman is well past 80 years old and living proof that the later chapters of life can still be full of growth, vitality, and purpose. In this episode, we explore how food, mindset, breathwork, intermittent fasting, stress management, and the lessons of the Blue Zones can help us rethink what healthy aging really looks like. Whether you’re approaching retirement or already in it, this conversation will help you ask a ...
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The Hidden Health Gremlins: How Chronic Stress Quietly Wrecks Metabolism, Mood, and Retirement Plans

May 6, 2026 • 47 mins
Chronic stress doesn’t just affect your mood—it can quietly mess w/ your long-term health thru inflammation, hormonal disruption, & metabolic slowdown that makes things like weight loss feel impossible. Neuro-nutrition specialist Jana Jamail explains the gut–brain connection, why nervous system regulation matters, & the early warning signs your body is running on empty. You’ll walk away with practica...
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