When a life-altering, traumatic event plummeted Bob Simpson into poverty, his entire view on money shifted. The founder and CEO of the Multifamily Impact Council shares how digging out of a negative net worth taught him the true value of money and, more importantly, of being a good person.

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We know what you're thinking, but climbing the wealth ladder isn't as simple as taking one step at a time. Nick Maggiulli, the chief operating officer for Ritholtz Wealth Management and a financial author, breaks down different strategies to improve your financial life while you grow your wealth.

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Success in both work and retirement comes from having a strong sense of purpose. In front of a live audience, Mike Wells of Wells Blue Bunny, Craig Snyder of VIKOR Teleconstruction, and Joe Kirby of Western Surety Company share their success stories and unique perspectives after retiring from a family business.

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With ripple effects from recent tariff policies, investors have been feeling all kinds of uncertainty lately. Bill Puggini, a senior portfolio specialist with Vanguard Financial Advisor Services, is helping us make sense of the current economy and offering advice on how investors can survive market volatility.

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Since age 7, when he began working on the family farm for a penny a week, Darren Hefty has been ingrained in the financial side of the agriculture industry. From funny memories of growing up on the farm to the days of expanding Hefty Seed Company, Darren shares his passions and hard-learned lessons with us.

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What does life after losing a spouse look like? Samantha Russell shares her experience following the loss of her husband more than a year ago, including what she's learned about stoicism, the importance of estate planning, and her takeaways from her husband’s bestselling children’s book.

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He left his role as founder and CEO of Click Rain to become the 32nd mayor of Sioux Falls, moving from a career in the private sector to the public sector. Mayor Paul TenHaken has a candid conversation with us about his choice to become a public servant and the things that he thinks matter more than money.

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We can't all save puppies or play Major League Baseball for a living, but we can still find a sense of purpose. Hospice doctor, podcaster, and author Jordan Grumet answers the existential question of "What is purpose?", breaks down his formula for finding yours, and explains how money ties into it all.

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Updating your balance sheets, what to do with your annual raise, and "Christmas Vacation": First National Wealth Management's Adam Cox, Kyle Cipperley, and Don Rahn have a conversation about all things year-end to close out Season 6.

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Build, buy, or remodel? With the chaos of the housing market in recent years, many homebuyers are feeling stuck. Small business owners Ashley and Chuck Shaver chat about their housing situation, dreams of building on a two-acre lot, and how their financial histories impact it all. Equal Housing Lender.

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