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Ditch The Suits: Financial Planning Insights Without The Sales Pitch

Ditch The Suits: Financial Planning Insights Without The Sales Pitch

Written by: Travis Maus
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Maybe you're wondering if your financial advisor is really working for you (or for themselves), or you're worried about hidden fees, market volatility, or the next big tax change that could throw your plans off track. I get it. I've spent decades helping people just like you navigate these challenges, and I know first-hand how overwhelming it can feel. I’m your host, Travis Maus, and this is Ditch The Suits, the podcast that cuts through the noise and gives you the real story on your money, your future, and your financial independence. On Ditch The Suits, we tackle the questions you're too smart to ignore - from investment strategies and fees to retirement planning, tax decisions, and the hidden factors that can quietly derail your progress. You’ll get practical insights, real-world examples, and the context most financial conversations leave out. You’ve worked hard and built meaningful wealth. You’re thinking about retirement, investments, taxes, and the future of your family - but are the decisions you’re making actually moving you forward towards your goals? As an Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst(R) and the CEO of a fee-only Wealth Management firm, I believe that your financial advisor should be your fiercest advocate - not just the slickest salesperson. My mission is to help you live a less stressful, more empowered life by giving you the knowledge and confidence to make decisions that serve you and your family. So, if you’re ready to ditch the suits, take control, and get the financial answers you deserve, subscribe to Ditch the Suits today on your favorite podcast platform, so you can get more from your money and life.© 2024 Ditch The Suits Economics Personal Finance Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • Not All Debt Is Bad. Ask Yourself This Before Taking On Debt

    Not All Debt Is Bad. Ask Yourself This Before Taking On Debt
    Oct 20 2026

    Debt is often spoken about as though it’s a terrible thing.

    We're told that being debt-free should always be the goal, and that carrying debt

    means we've made poor financial decisions.

    But it’s more nuanced than that.

    Some types of debt can create opportunities, while others can make life more difficult

    and prevent you from ever reaching your goals.

    Debt isn't automatically good or bad. And there are questions that you can ask

    yourself before taking on debt that can make it clear whether or not it’s debt that will

    move you forward or backward.

    In this episode, we explore the relationship we have with debt, how it impacts the

    economy and how to know if you’re using debt responsibly.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • 0:00 - Intro.
    • 2:38 - The difference between good and bad debt.
    • 4:33 - How debt can provide equal opportunity.
    • 6:14 - How debt is making things cost more.
    • 8:46 - The key to halting the cost of education.
    • 9:46 - Are we really in a housing crisis?
    • 14:14 - The 3-point test to know if taking on student loan is or isn’t worth it.
    • 20:37 - The biggest impacts that debt has on the lives of the middle class.
    • 21:34 - Use this test to decide whether or not to take on debt.

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    episode.

    LEARN MORE

    Ditch The Suits - https://www.ditchthesuits.com/

    CONNECT

    Travis Maus on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-maus/

    LISTEN

    Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4tVWSbhT5gYcXIwjUQklgw?si=04d2b1c7976a402e

    Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ditch-the-suits-your-money-your-life/id1551210529

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DitchtheSuits_Podcast

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    26 mins
  • The 4 Steps To Fix Your Out Of Date Financial Plan

    The 4 Steps To Fix Your Out Of Date Financial Plan
    Oct 6 2026

    Your financial plan was built around the life you had at the time.

    But what happens when life changes and our plan doesn’t change with it?

    Your priorities, responsibilities, values and goals can change as you move through life. Yet many people continue making financial decisions based on an old picture of who they are and what they want.

    An old “reference frame”.

    In this episode, we explore your reference frame - the mental framework you use to make financial decisions.

    We uncover how your reference frame is formed, how to know when it’s outdated, and the four steps to updating it for today’s reality.

    • 0:00 – Intro
    • 0:22 – What most financial planners miss.
    • 1:43 – What is a reference frame and how does it affect your money?
    • 2:58 – How we build our reference frame.
    • 6:00 – What happens when you don't change your reference frame?
    • 9:07 – Values vs. virtues and why you need to know both.
    • 10:10 – Four steps to update your financial plan to fit who you are today.

    Subscribe to Ditch The Suits on your favorite podcast platform so you don’t miss an episode.

    LEARN MORE

    Ditch The Suits - https://www.ditchthesuits.com/

    CONNECT

    Travis Maus on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-maus/

    LISTEN

    Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4tVWSbhT5gYcXIwjUQklgw?si=04d2b1c7976a402e

    Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ditch-the-suits-your-money-your-life/id1551210529

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DitchtheSuits_Podcast

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    14 mins
  • Money Will Be Tight Until You Make This Change

    Money Will Be Tight Until You Make This Change
    Sep 22 2026

    The way that most people think about their money and life is keeping them from getting more out of both.

    And as we’ve talked about over the last three episodes, it’s the scarcity mindset that’s holding people back.

    In this final episode of our four-part series on the scarcity mindset, we're turning the conversation around. If scarcity makes you feel like there isn't enough and that you need to constantly react, what is the alternative?

    Well, it’s called the abundance mindset.

    But abundance isn't about repeating mantras every morning. It's about taking action to take back control so that you can make better financial decisions.

    If you want to break free from the scarcity mindset so that you can stop feeling behind and at the mercy of the news cycle, this is for you.

    • 0:00 – Intro.
    • 0:48 – How media fear is used to control your behavior.
    • 4:56 – How to move from scarcity to abundance.
    • 6:16 – What's really limiting people from building more wealth.
    • 7:49 – The difference between a good and bad financial decision.
    • 9:01 – How your own perspective shapes your financial decisions.
    • 10:19 – What abundance really means.
    • 13:03 – When to react quickly and when to wait.
    • 17:45 – How hustle culture can hold you back.

    Subscribe to Ditch The Suits on your favorite podcast platform so you don’t miss an episode.

    LEARN MORE

    Ditch The Suits - https://www.ditchthesuits.com/

    CONNECT

    Travis Maus on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-maus/

    LISTEN

    Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4tVWSbhT5gYcXIwjUQklgw?si=04d2b1c7976a402e

    Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ditch-the-suits-your-money-your-life/id1551210529

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DitchtheSuits_Podcast

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    21 mins
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