Financial Safari with Coach Pete

In this episode of Financial Safari, Coach Pete and the team discuss how retirees can make more confident decisions by understanding the fine print before they buy, borrow, invest, or start drawing income. From big purchases and hidden fees to market risk and rollover mistakes, the conversation highlights the importance of having a written retirement plan instead of...

In this episode, Coach Pete walks through the key questions families should answer before retirement, especially when it comes to protecting a spouse, creating reliable income, planning for the home, managing taxes, and leaving a clear legacy. The conversation focuses on turning uncertainty into a written plan that helps loved ones avoid confusion during difficult seasons.

Coach Pete is joined by tax strategist and entrepreneur Alan Grissom for a conversation about indexing, tax strategy, and how technology is changing the way investors manage money. Alan explains the role of indices like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average, why passive strategies often outperform active management, and how direct indexing can give investors more control over their portfolios. The discussion also takes a...

Retirement is not just about how much you have saved; it is about turning those savings into reliable income. In this episode, Coach Pete, Thomas, Morgan, and Carrie talk about the emotional shift from receiving a paycheck to creating one yourself. The conversation touches on AI, scams, 401(k) savings, pensions, market losses, and why retirement planning requires more than simply hoping your investments cooperate. Coach Pete explai...

Annuities are getting renewed attention, but many people still misunderstand what they are and how they can fit into a retirement plan. In this episode, Coach Pete, Jackie, and Thomas break down annuities in plain language, from their historical roots to their modern use as a potential source of protected retirement income. The conversation covers how certain annuities may help create income you cannot outlive, reduce exposure to m...

In this episode of The Financial Safari, Thomas Lipscomb is joined by Jackie Selby and bestselling author Coach Pete D’Arruda for a practical conversation about preparing for retirement before emotions, market headlines, or tax surprises take control.

Coach Pete explains why retirees should “project and protect...

In this episode of The Financial Safari, Thomas Lipscomb and Coach Pete D’Arruda discuss how retirees and pre-retirees can avoid turning temporary market volatility into permanent retirement damage.

Coach Pete explains the difference between paper gains, paper losses, and reali...

In this episode of The Financial Safari, Thomas Lipscomb joins Coach Pete D’Arruda, Gary Marriage, and Phil Graham for a practical conversation about what it really takes to retire with confidence.

The group discusses why rising interest rates, inflation, market volatility, and headline-driven anxiety can be especial...

Markets are wobbly, rate-cut expectations keep shifting, oil prices are making headlines, and AI is changing the investment landscape fast. In this episode of The Financial Safari, Thomas Lipscomb and Coach Pete D’Arruda discuss why retirees and pre-retirees should avoid reactionary, news-driven financial decisions and focus instead on building a retir...

Coach Pete and the crew get real about what actually makes retirement work: matching your money plan to the life you want, not some generic rule of thumb. They break down the housing market, what volatility does to retirees, and why one paycheck in retirement is a recipe for stress. Listen up for a bonus primer on reverse mortgages: what they can solve, what they can mess up, and how to know if you’re being sold or truly help...

Coach Pete breaks down the real retirement problem nobody wants to admit: you’ve got a big “lump sum” on paper, but no clear way to turn it into reliable income you can’t outlive. He also goes hunting “financial termites” like fees, commissions, and too much risk — including a blunt warning about non-traded REITs where “up to 15%” can disappear in commissions right away. Th...

Coach Pete and the crew expose the “financial termites” quietly chewing through retirement accounts—especially hidden fees that can drain your nest egg without you noticing. They break down what a real retirement income plan looks like, the most common mistakes people make, and how today’s market trends can mess with your timeline if you’re not prepared. Then they connect the dots on how technology is ...

Coach Pete kicks things off like a jungle guide with a microphone, breaking down a wild week where silver cratered in one brutal swoop, crypto took another gut-punch, and “buy-back games” in precious metals left regular folks holding the bag. Then he gets fired up about non-traded REITs—the “safe” real estate pitches w...

Coach Pete and the Financial Safari crew go full throttle in this wide-ranging, eye-opening episode that tackles what retirees and pre-retirees are really dealing with right now. From the explosive moves in gold and silver to the dangers of emotional investing, the team breaks down how hype can hijack smart decision-making. Add in straight talk on health shocks, long-term care, women’s uniq...

On this episode of Financial Safari, Coach Pete breaks down what really matters in retirement planning when markets get unpredictable. He talks exit strategies, dependable retirement income, and why having a clear plan beats chasing returns every time. With real-world success stories and straight talk about the role of a good advisor, this episode gives listeners a roadmap for navigating retireme...

Coach Pete takes listeners on a quick safari to expose the gap between retirement confidence and what the numbers actually say! He breaks down why understanding your statements matters, how to build income that isn’t hostage to market swings, and what it really takes to avoid running out of money. From “spend and leave” strategies to legacy planning, this episode is all about enjoying retirement now, without sacri...

Coach Pete teams up with CPA Stan Moore to break down the massive tax changes coming in 2026—and who really wins from them. They unpack new deductions, smart tax moves for business owners, and advanced strategies like cost segregation and the backdoor Roth IRA. If you want to keep more of your money, avoid ugly tax surprises, and stay ahead of the IRS, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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