Dollars With Dennis

According to a recent Kiplinger article, there are five keys to a retirement plan that hold up over time. They all happen to start with the same letter — which either means it's a great framework or someone really wanted it to work out that way. In this episode, advisor guest host Ryan Hoover joins the show to walk through the “5 D’s” of retirement planning and how each one plays a role in helping retirees build a plan that can hold up over time. 

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

📊 Diversification: More than investment mix

⏳ Duration: Planning around time

🛡️ Downside Protection: Guarding retirement income

💵 Discretionary Income: Spending with confidence

⚖️ Portfolio Drag: Avoiding hidden return killers

See the Kiplinger article: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-plans/how-to-turn-a-usd1-million-nest-egg-into-a-lifetime-income-machine 

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Dave Ramsey has built one of the most recognized brands in personal finance. Millions of people have followed his advice out of debt and into savings. But when it comes to how much you should pull from your retirement accounts each year, Ramsey takes a position that some financial professionals find hard to get behind. Today, we break it down: what Dave says, what the research says, and what Dennis thinks.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

💬 Ramsey’s Rule: A controversial 8% approach

📉 4% Rule: A long-standing retirement benchmark

🧾 Client Planning: Turning rules into real numbers

⚠️ 8% Risk: Why averages can mislead retirees

🔄 Plan Adjustments: Flexibility for real-life needs

🕰️ Red Zone: Plan before retirement begins

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The right investment strategy isn't determined by your age alone, it's determined by where you are in life, what you're trying to accomplish, and how much uncertainty you're willing to accept along the way. Dennis explores how financial priorities evolve and why a successful plan requires balancing growth, protection, and flexibility through every stage of the journey. 

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

📈 Life Stages: Risk changes as priorities evolve

🚀 Young Investors: Avoiding extreme approaches

💸 Inflation Risk: Being too safe can hurt

⚖️ Finding Balance: Growth without overexposure

🏖️ Retirement Shift: Different risks require new strategies

🛡️ Protect Assets: Balancing growth and preservation

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Today we're trying something a little different. Dennis walks through a real retirement story in chapters — and as each new detail comes in, we're going to react to it the way a financial advisor would. Fran is 62, she figured a lot of this out on her own, and she's only now sitting down with a professional for the first time. Let's see what we find and what we might do differently from here.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

👩‍🏫 Career Change: Starting over later in life

🚪 Early Retirement: When retirement chooses you

💵 Income Planning: Making retirement income work

🧩 Financial Gaps: Identifying potential shortfalls

🤝 Professional Advice: Why planning matters

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Summer's here. And somewhere between the excitement of planning a big trip and the anxiety of what it costs, a lot of retirees end up doing something that surprises us… they feel guilty about it. They worked hard, they saved, they planned for decades, and then they second-guess a beach vacation. Today, Dennis talks about how travel fits into a real retirement plan and how to enjoy it without guilt.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

✈️ Travel Guilt: Learning to spend confidently

📋 Built-In Planning: Making vacations part of the plan

💬 Different Priorities: Navigating couple disagreements

🔄 Annual Reviews: Adjusting as life changes

🚨 Unexpected Expenses: Preparing for travel surprises

🌎 Go-Go Years: Making the most of retirement

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It's summer and nothing says summer quite like Tom Cruise as Maverick soaring across the sky in Top Gun. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the original film, and with Tom Cruise's birthday on July 3rd, Dennis figured it was the perfect excuse to revisit some of the most iconic quotes from the franchise and see what they have to say about your financial life. Because Maverick didn't become the best by flying blind and hoping for the best. He had a plan, a co-pilot, and enough self-awareness to know when the risk was worth it.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

✈️ Need for Speed: Why patience beats quick riches

💳 Lifestyle Creep: When ego outruns your finances

⚠️ Danger Zone: Managing investment risk wisely

🔮 Future Planning: Preparing for what's ahead

🛩️ Talk to Goose: The value of trusted financial guidance

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Step into Triple Crown season as Dennis uses the excitement of the Kentucky Derby to reveal what it really takes to build a winning retirement plan. He draws parallels between horse racing and financial planning, including how to avoid “long shot” bets with your nest egg. Grab your saddle and your fancy hat and join us at the starting gate as we race toward retirement.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

👥 Team Approach: Advisors, CPAs, and attorneys matter

🛡️ Protection Planning: Insurance reduces financial roadblocks

🎲 Investment Risks: Long shots rarely win consistently

🎩 Customized Strategies: Every retirement plan is unique, just like the hats at the Kentucky Derby 

🔄 Ongoing Adjustments: Retirement plans need regular updates

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If you want unfiltered financial advice, don’t just read a book — scroll the comments. Spend five minutes on Reddit or YouTube, and you’ll find people being brutally honest about what they wish they had done differently with money. Today, Dennis’ son Parker is joining us and talking through the biggest young money mistakes. Most of these regrets don’t come from bad intentions. They come from small decisions that didn’t feel like a big deal at the time. The earlier you recognize them, the easier it is to change course. 

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

📈 Compound Interest: Starting earlier changes everything

💳 Credit Cards: Small spending adds up fast

🪙 401(k) Match: Free money gets ignored

🧠 Financial Planning: Confidence beats financial chaos

🎯 Money Habits: Small choices shape the future

📱 Sports Betting: Easy access creates risk

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Delayed gratification is a difficult skill to master, and that’s just as true with financial matters as it is in other areas of your life. Let’s talk about some instances where you might be faced with a choice of being satisfied now or satisfied later. Today, we’ve got a special guest, Parker (Dennis’ son), joining the conversation to share his perspective on making smart money choices early on.  

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

⏳ Delayed Decisions: Short-term sacrifice, long-term gain

💰 Free Money First: Don’t skip the 401(k) match

🧾 Tax Timing: Pay now vs later matters

📈 Roth Advantage: Long-term tax savings add up

🕰️ Social Security Timing: Waiting can increase income

📊 Plan Your Spending: Budget creates freedom

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Retirement often looks perfect on paper—travel, freedom, and finally enjoying life on your terms. But for many people, the reality doesn’t match the picture they had in mind. Dennis takes a closer look at the gap between expectation and reality in retirement and reveals how having a well-thought-out plan matters more than ever. Life is going to throw curveballs, but a plan unique to you will help you be prepared.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

✅ Plan Matters: A written strategy brings clarity

🚧 Beware of the Expectation Gap: Retirement isn’t always picture-perfect

🧭 Changing Priorities: Goals evolve over time

🔄 Stay Flexible: Adjust as life changes

🤝 Get Guidance: Support makes transitions smoother

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