Most people assume the key to building more wealth is simple: keep saving more. But at a certain point, that may no longer be the thing that moves the needle most.

In this episode, Brian breaks down five financial decisions that can become far more important as your portfolio grows, including taxes, investment risk, market timing around retirement, and the behavioral mistakes that can cost investors far more than they realize.

If you’ve spent years focused on saving and investing, this episode may change what you focus on next.

Full show notes: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/saving-for-retirement

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Retiring early sounds great, but the wrong decisions can make it far more expensive than you expect. In this episode, we cover five things that can determine whether early retirement actually works, from taxes and Social Security to healthcare and how your portfolio needs to change.

Full show notes: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/retire-early

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Think you’re ready to retire? A strong portfolio balance does not always mean your retirement plan is truly ready. In this episode, Brian breaks down five financial warning signs that could expose costly gaps in your strategy, including investment concentration, taxes, spending, and withdrawal planning. Before you make the transition into retirement, make sure these key areas are working together.

Full show notes: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/ready-to-retire

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Retirement taxes can take a bigger bite out of your savings than most people expect. In this episode, Brian breaks down five tax planning moves that can help you make smarter withdrawal decisions, reduce unnecessary taxes, and create more flexibility throughout retirement.If you’re approaching retirement, the order and timing of these decisions may matter more than you think. Listen now to learn what to consider before your retirement income plan is already in motion.

Full show notes: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/retirement-tax-planning 

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Disclosure: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/disclosure

How much do you really need in retirement? Most calculators give you a number, but they often miss the factors that can make or break your plan.In this episode, Brian explains why the 4% rule is only a starting point and breaks down five key areas that can change your retirement math, including taxes, healthcare, Social Security, market risk, and Roth conversions.

Full show notes: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/how-much-do-i-need-in-retirement 

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Disclosure: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/disclosure

What happens when the financial advisor you’ve trusted for years retires and someone new suddenly takes over your accounts?In this episode, Brian walks through eight important questions to ask before deciding whether a new financial advisor is the right fit for your retirement. From fiduciary responsibility and total fees to tax planning, meeting expectations, market strategy, and your ability to leave the relationship, these questions can help you understand exactly who is managing your money and how they plan to protect it.If your advisor is retiring, your firm has assigned you someone new, or you’re simply considering a change, this episode will help you evaluate the relationship before making a long-term commitment.

Full show notes: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/new-financial-advisor 

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Disclosure: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/disclosure

Investment strategies that make sense at $100,000 may no longer be enough at $300,000 or $600,000. In this episode, Brian breaks down what high-income earners should prioritize at each level, which advanced strategies become available as income grows, and the common planning mistake that can limit long-term wealth.

Full show notes: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/investment-strategies-for-high-income-earners

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Disclosure: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/disclosure

A divorced retirement can look very different from the plan you originally had, but it does not have to mean starting over from scratch. In this episode, Brian shares five financial moves that can help you protect your retirement, avoid costly mistakes, and rebuild with more clarity after divorce.

Full show notes: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/divorced-retirement

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Disclosure: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/disclosure

You worked hard to build your retirement savings. Now the question is how much of it you will actually get to keep. In this episode, Brian reveals three tax-smart strategies that could help you reduce your future tax burden.

Full show notes: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/tax-free-retirement-account  

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Disclosure: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/disclosure

What does it really mean to own Bitcoin? In Part 2, Brian and Pasco of Bitcoin Minded explore self-custody, private keys, security, and how to make sure your Bitcoin does not stop with you. From protecting your assets today to preparing the next generation, this episode breaks down the practical side of owning Bitcoin for the long term.Full show notes: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/understanding-bitcoin 

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Disclosure: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/disclosure