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Greg Aler Founder of Golden Reserve and Author of Fire Your Financial Advisor

Greg Aler was born and raised in small town Ohio. College. Law School. Then off to one of the largest law firms in the world. Later, he went on to build three multi-million-dollar companies before the age of 40 – an elder care law firm, a financial services firm, and a Real Estate company. He is a perpetual disruptor; re-thinking and re-building industries that are too rich or too stubborn to change. Yet always, coming back to his roots and directing his companies (and his book) to fight for the people that get overlooked – hard-working everyday folks, like his parents. The other 95%-ers.

Greg has his own TV, Radio & Podcast Show—Expedition Retirement.

The only thing Greg loves more than cooking, scuba diving, boating and laughing with friends on his back porch, is being with his wife Fernanda, and three kiddos (Lilly, Lola & Louie).

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Have You Put Your Retirement Plans On Hold Because You Are Nervous About The Market? | This Article On Tax Planning Got Pulled Down Quickly....why? | Did I Use My Inheritance Correctly? &Raquo; Image 7
Have You Put Your Retirement Plans on Hold Because You Are Nervous About The Market? | This Article on Tax Planning Got Pulled Down Quickly….Why? | Did I Use My Inheritance Correctly?

On this episode: The over heated stock market, the war, and inflation: Are these things keeping you from retiring? Have we found the perfect number for your IRA-to-Roth conversion? The purpose for a …

On this episode: Th…

On this episode: The over heated stock market, the war, and inflation: Are these things keeping you from retiring? Have we found the perfect number for your IRA-to-Roth conversion? The purpose for a Will and how you spend your inheritance. Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on YouTube! Learn more at GoldenReserve.com or follow on social: Facebook & LinkedIn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Silence is Not Golden in Estate Planning

Maybe your Family is one that doesn’t talk about Money. That can come back to haunt you after the passing of a loved one. Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Financ…

Maybe your family is…

Maybe your family is one that doesn’t talk about money. That can come back to haunt you after the passing of a loved one. Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on YouTube! Learn more at GoldenReserve.com or follow on social: Facebook & LinkedIn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Should We Be Nervous About The Current Stock Market? | Are Dividend Paying Stocks Still A Good Retirement Option? | The New Number On How Much You Spend Per Month In Retirement &Raquo; Image 7
Should We Be Nervous About the Current Stock Market? | Are Dividend Paying Stocks Still a Good Retirement Option? | The New Number on How Much You Spend Per Month in Retirement

On this episode: When tech stocks are up 200%, is it real? Whirlpool stopped paying its dividend after 70 years. Does that mean something? Want to know how much you’ll need per month in retirement?…

On this episode: Wh…

On this episode: When tech stocks are up 200%, is it real? Whirlpool stopped paying its dividend after 70 years. Does that mean something? Want to know how much you’ll need per month in retirement? The new averages are out. Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on YouTube! Learn more at GoldenReserve.com or follow on social: Facebook & LinkedIn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen · 54:33
Another Reason the 8X Rule for Retirement Doesn’t Work 

Recently we wrote about the 8x Rule and why it’s a flawed calculation. Yet for many years, it has been viewed as conventional financial Wisdom; and for that reason, we know it can be hard to l…

Recently we wrote ab…

Recently we wrote about the 8x Rule and why it’s a flawed calculation. Yet for many years, it has been viewed as conventional financial wisdom; and for that reason, we know it can be hard to let it go. In case you’re still in doubt, we wanted to share a question we received that further illustrates why it’s time to put the 8x Rule to rest. A client asked:  “Does the 8x Rule include my Pension? Or does it just apply to my investments?”  To recap, the 8x Rule predicates you’ll need eight times your annual salary saved by the time you retire to live comfortably.…

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How “Type A” People Might Struggle In Retirement &Raquo; Image 7
How “Type A” People Might Struggle in Retirement

You may Love your job and gladly work 60 hours a week. What challenges does that bring for your retirement? Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on Y…

You may love your jo…

You may love your job and gladly work 60 hours a week. What challenges does that bring for your retirement? Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on YouTube! Learn more at GoldenReserve.com or follow on social: Facebook & LinkedIn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10 Signs You Are Ready to Retire

Ever look out the window at work longing to be out there instead of at your desk? Most everybody does, but it takes on a different meaning in your 60s. Greg is joined by Golden Reserve President Phil …

Ever look out the wi…

Ever look out the window at work longing to be out there instead of at your desk? Most everybody does, but it takes on a different meaning in your 60s. Greg is joined by Golden Reserve President Phil Huff to discuss when you know it’s time to be done. Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on YouTube! Learn more at GoldenReserve.com or follow on social: Facebook & LinkedIn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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One Of The Biggest Dangers To Your Retirement Security May Be…You! | Jack Bogle And A Super Simple Retirement Portfolio | Are You Responsible For Your Parents Debts When They Pass? &Raquo; Image 7
One of the Biggest Dangers to Your Retirement Security May Be…YOU! | Jack Bogle and a Super Simple Retirement Portfolio | Are You Responsible for Your Parents Debts When They Pass?

On this episode of Fire Your Financial Advisor: Can you “break the bank” on a retirement whim? Sometimes boring is better with Investing. Is Vanguard taking it too far? When the Estate had bills,…

On this episode of F…

On this episode of Fire Your Financial Advisor: Can you “break the bank” on a retirement whim? Sometimes boring is better with investing. Is Vanguard taking it too far? When the estate had bills, how much do you have to pay? Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on YouTube! Learn more at GoldenReserve.com or follow on social: Facebook & LinkedIn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Your Will Shouldn’t Be A Surprise—How Inheritance Can Tear Families Apart &Raquo; Image 7
Your Will Shouldn’t Be a Surprise—How Inheritance Can Tear Families Apart

If your kids are shocked by what’s in your will, the damage may already be done. On this episode of Fire Your Financial Advisor, Greg Aler digs into why inheritances so often spark family conflict…

If your kids are sho…

If your kids are shocked by what’s in your will, the damage may already be done. On this episode of Fire Your Financial Advisor, Greg Aler digs into why inheritances so often spark family conflict and how unclear estate planning can turn Grief into litigation. Greg draws from years as an estate attorney to explain common flashpoints—unequal distributions, family businesses, estranged children, and last‑minute changes—and why will contests almost never end well. The conversation focuses on intent, communication, and documentation, highlighting why tough conversations held early can sh…

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When Clickbait Tries To Run Your Portfolio | The Irmaa Boogeyman And The Ira Tax Bomb | Bill Murray, Wrigley Green And A Memory That Hit Hard &Raquo; Image 7
When Clickbait Tries to Run Your Portfolio | The IRMAA Boogeyman and the IRA Tax Bomb | Bill Murray, Wrigley Green and a Memory That Hit Hard

On this episode: Headlines scream disaster—are you letting clickbait steer your retirement plan and risk tolerance? One Medicare premium bump can distract from the bigger IRA tax math—especially …

On this episode: He…

On this episode: Headlines scream disaster—are you letting clickbait steer your retirement plan and risk tolerance? One Medicare premium bump can distract from the bigger IRA tax math—especially for spouses and heirs. A neat rule of thirds sounds simple—until your goals, Emotions, and income needs refuse to fit the buckets. DIY investing feels great in your 60s—what happens when paperwork, Health, and life events collide in your 70s? Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on YouTube! Learn more at GoldenReserve.com or follow on social:…

Listen · 55:09
Should You Push Your Social Security Off And Live On Your 401(K)? &Raquo; Image 7
Should You Push Your Social Security Off and Live on Your 401(k)?

What are the pros and cons of dipping into your 401(k) to let your Social Security payment grow? Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on YouTube! Lea…

What are the pros an…

What are the pros and cons of dipping into your 401(k) to let your Social Security payment grow? Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on YouTube! Learn more at GoldenReserve.com or follow on social: Facebook & LinkedIn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dealing With One Of The Most Uncomfortable Feelings In Retirement | A New 401(K) Idea You Need To Know About | My Advisor Invested My Money Without Asking Me &Raquo; Image 7
Dealing With One of the Most Uncomfortable Feelings in Retirement | A New 401(k) Idea You Need to Know About | My Advisor Invested My Money Without Asking Me

On this episode: Coming to grips with watching your balance go down in retirement. Should you ever put personal money into a workplace 401(k)? What happens when your advisor invests your money in way…

On this episode: Co…

On this episode: Coming to grips with watching your balance go down in retirement. Should you ever put personal money into a workplace 401(k)? What happens when your advisor invests your money in ways you never asked for? Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on YouTube! Learn more at GoldenReserve.com or follow on social: Facebook & LinkedIn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Annuity Backlash Doesn’t Match the Math

Everyone loves to hate annuities—yet $464 billion poured into them last year. What do all those retirees know that the loudest critics don’t? Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Chec…

Everyone loves to ha…

Everyone loves to hate annuities—yet $464 billion poured into them last year. What do all those retirees know that the loudest critics don’t? Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on YouTube! Learn more at GoldenReserve.com or follow on social: Facebook & LinkedIn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen · 10:13