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Episode 347 - The 5 Tests to Determine if You're Actually Financially Successful
April 6, 2026

Episode 347 - The 5 Tests to Determine if You're Actually Financially…

In this episode of Built For Life Not Just Wealth, Ryan Burklo presents five essential tests that serve as a comprehensive guide to evaluating your financial success. These tests focus on key areas such as control, protection...

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Episode 346 - Who’s in the Room? The Invisible Guest Shaping Your Financial Decisions
March 30, 2026

Episode 346 - Who’s in the Room? The Invisible Guest Shaping Your Fin…

In this episode of Built For Life Not Just Wealth, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins explore the concept of the 'invisible guest' in decision-making, especially around finances, and how subconscious influences shape our financial ...

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Episode 345 - The Quiet Scripts Running Your Life
March 23, 2026

Episode 345 - The Quiet Scripts Running Your Life

In this episode of Built For Life Not Just Wealth, Ryan Burklo explores how unconscious language shapes our financial decisions and life outcomes. He emphasizes the importance of becoming aware of quiet scripts we tell oursel...

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Episode 344 - Beyond Wealth: Embracing Schopenhauer's Philosophy
March 16, 2026

Episode 344 - Beyond Wealth: Embracing Schopenhauer's Philosophy

In this episode of Built For Life, Not Just Wealth, Ryan Burklo delves into the application of Schopenhauer's philosophy to wealth-building and achieving a fulfilled life. He presents six actionable steps designed to transfor...

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Episode 343 - When Your Money Is Working Against Your Life
March 9, 2026

Episode 343 - When Your Money Is Working Against Your Life

In this episode of Built For Life, Not Just Wealth, Ryan Burklo explores the critical connection between your financial structure and your personal freedom. Discover how misalignment can quietly undermine your goals—and learn...

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Episode 342- True Liquidity: The Backstop to the Balance Sheet
March 2, 2026

Episode 342- True Liquidity: The Backstop to the Balance Sheet

In this episode of Built For Life, Not Just Wealth, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the concept of true liquidity in retirement planning. They emphasize the importance of having a financial strategy that allows retirees ...

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Episode 341 - The Hidden Power of Zooming Out
Feb. 23, 2026

Episode 341 - The Hidden Power of Zooming Out

In this episode, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the complexities of navigating stock market opinions and the futility of market timing. They emphasize the importance of a diversified investment strategy and the need for...

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Episode 340 - Taxes in Retirement
Feb. 16, 2026

Episode 340 - Taxes in Retirement

In this episode, Ryan Burklo discusses the complexities of taxes in retirement, challenging the common myth that individuals will be in a lower tax bracket after they retire. He emphasizes the importance of planning for tax i...

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Episode 339 - Why Discipline Isn’t the Problem - Alignment Is
Feb. 9, 2026

Episode 339 - Why Discipline Isn’t the Problem - Alignment Is

In this episode of Built For Life, Not Just Wealth, Ryan Burklo shares his personal journey of discovering that discipline was not the issue in his life, but rather a lack of alignment with his true desires and values. He emp...

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Episode 338 - When Money Stops Being the Problem And Becomes the Tension
Feb. 2, 2026

Episode 338 - When Money Stops Being the Problem And Becomes the Tens…

In this episode of "Built For Life, Not Just Money," hosts Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins delve into the complexities of wealth management beyond mere financial metrics. They discuss how, for high net worth individuals, money t...

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Episode 337 - Crafting a Future That Shapes Today
Jan. 26, 2026

Episode 337 - Crafting a Future That Shapes Today

In this episode of "Built for Life Not Just Wealth," Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the importance of aligning financial planning with life events rather than just focusing on wealth accumulation. They emphasize how sig...

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Episode 336 - Built For Life, Not Just Wealth
Jan. 19, 2026

Episode 336 - Built For Life, Not Just Wealth

In this episode of Beer and Money, hosts Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins announce an exciting rebranding of their podcast to 'Built for Life, Not Just Wealth.' They reflect on the origins of the podcast, which began as a casual ...

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Episode 335 - Navigating the Risks of Over-Concentrated Stock Positions
Jan. 12, 2026

Episode 335 - Navigating the Risks of Over-Concentrated Stock Positio…

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the challenges and strategies associated with over-concentrated stock positions, particularly in the context of tech companies and other large firms. The...

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Episode 334 - The Illusion of Progress
Jan. 5, 2026

Episode 334 - The Illusion of Progress

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo discusses the common misconception of financial progress, particularly among high earners who may feel stressed despite increasing net worth. He emphasizes the importance of buil...

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Episode 333 - Why Does It Feel Like Financial Planning is a Moving Target?
Dec. 29, 2025

Episode 333 - Why Does It Feel Like Financial Planning is a Moving Ta…

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo discusses the complexities of financial planning, emphasizing the ever-changing nature of financial goals due to various life factors. He highlights the psychological barriers th...

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Episode 332 - Holiday Reflections: What Truly Matters
Dec. 22, 2025

Episode 332 - Holiday Reflections: What Truly Matters

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the significance of the holiday season as a time for reflection on family, values, and financial planning. They explore the emotional aspects of spending...

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Episode 331 - Your Financial Plan: Organize & Prioritize
Dec. 15, 2025

Episode 331 - Your Financial Plan: Organize & Prioritize

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the complexities of financial planning, emphasizing the importance of organization, prioritization, and clarity in achieving financial goals. They explor...

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Episode 330 - Are You Planning Financially Backwards?
Dec. 8, 2025

Episode 330 - Are You Planning Financially Backwards?

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the common pitfalls of linear financial planning, emphasizing the importance of understanding personal values and future aspirations. They advocate for a...

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Episode 329 - The Art of Choosing a Financial Advisor
Dec. 1, 2025

Episode 329 - The Art of Choosing a Financial Advisor

In this episode of Beer and Money, Alex Collins discusses how to find a financial advisor, what to look for in an advisor, and the key questions to ask during the selection process. He emphasizes the importance of understandi...

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Episode 328 - Thankful for what you get to do vs what you have to do
Nov. 24, 2025

Episode 328 - Thankful for what you get to do vs what you have to do

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins reflect on the significance of Thanksgiving and the role of money in family life. They discuss the balance between financial success and enjoying the present, em...

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Episode 327 - How Ryan is funding his kid's college education
Nov. 17, 2025

Episode 327 - How Ryan is funding his kid's college education

In this episode, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the intricacies of college planning, focusing on Ryan's personal experience with his daughter touring the University of Arizona. They explore various funding strategies fo...

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Episode 326 - Rules Around Inherited IRAs
Nov. 10, 2025

Episode 326 - Rules Around Inherited IRAs

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo discusses the essential rules and obligations associated with inheriting an IRA. He explains the importance of understanding required minimum distributions (RMDs), the tax implic...

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Episode 325 - 3 Takeaways from the Art of Spending Money
Nov. 3, 2025

Episode 325 - 3 Takeaways from the Art of Spending Money

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo discusses key takeaways from Morgan Housel's book, The Art of Spending Money. He emphasizes the importance of balancing spending and saving, minimizing future regrets, cherishing...

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Episode 324 - Let's Get Real About Retirement
Oct. 27, 2025

Episode 324 - Let's Get Real About Retirement

In this episode of Beer & Money, Ryan Burklo discusses the critical aspects of retirement planning, emphasizing the importance of understanding income risks and market volatility. He explores strategies for managing retiremen...

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