Episodes

  • The Advice Only Network (#426)
    May 15 2026

    CEO Eric Simonson discusses the Advice-Only Network, a service that provides access to advice-only fiduciary financial planners from around the country.

    • Advice Only Network
    • 457bwiser.org
    • Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues)
    • 403bwise.org
    • Meridian Wealth Management
    • 403bwise & 457bwiser Facebook Group

    Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

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    41 mins
  • 10 Summer Financial Moves (#427)
    May 22 2026

    Bay area high school history teacher and financial educator, Matt Raleigh, is back to talk about an upcoming fin lit for teachers webinar that his union is sponsoring.

    • San Ramon Valley Unified 403(b)/457(b) Vendor List
    • University of the Pacific class
    • Matt's Book for California Teachers
    • Article: Spend Half Save Half
    • Matt's first pod appearance
    • Matt's second pod appearance
    • 457bwiser.org
    • Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues)
    • 403bwise.org
    • Meridian Wealth Management
    • 403bwise & 457bwiser Facebook Group
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • California Tries to Ban Sales Agents from Campuses (#425)
    May 8 2026

    We discuss the proposed bill, and speak with a teacher who advocated for its passage.

    • Chico Unified School District 403(b)/457(b) Vendor List
    • AB2197
    • AB2197 Analysis
    • 457bwiser.org
    • Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues)
    • 403bwise.org
    • Meridian Wealth Management
    • 403bwise & 457bwiser Facebook Group

    Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

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    39 mins
  • Taking Questions a.k.a. Scott vs AI (#424)
    May 1 2026

    Scott answers four saving for retirement questions commonly asked in the 403bwise & 457bwiser Facebook Group. We check his answers with AI. Let's just say we wouldn't trust the robots yet.

    • 457bwiser.org
    • Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues)
    • 403bwise.org
    • Meridian Wealth Management
    • 403bwise & 457bwiser Facebook Group

    Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

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    33 mins
  • Introducing 457bwiser (#422)
    Apr 17 2026

    Scott and Dan share their new resource and the reasoning behind it.

    • 457bwiser.org
    • Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues)
    • 403bwise.org
    • Meridian Wealth Management

    Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

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    33 mins
  • Farms, Futures and Fin Lit (#423)
    Apr 24 2026

    University of Tennessee Agricultural and Resource Economics professor Karen DeLong talks growing up on a farm, getting financially wise, and sharing her knowledge with students and university athletes.

    • Professor Karen DeLong
    • 457bwiser.org
    • Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues)
    • 403bwise.org
    • Meridian Wealth Management

    Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

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    49 mins
  • High Gas Prices Don't Bother These Guys (#420)
    Apr 3 2026

    403(b) super advocates Steve Schullo, Karl Fisch, and Scott Dauenhauer have been driving electric vehicles for years. They share their experiences and offer tips for those considering EVs.

    • Karl's EV data
    • Join Us on April 5, 2026 for a Special Announcement. Info here
    • Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues)
    • 403bwise.org
    • Meridian Wealth Management

    Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Corebridge + Equitable (#421)
    Apr 10 2026

    Scott and Dan discuss the proposed AXA/Equitable and Corebridge merger and what it could mean for participants.

    • Three ways the Corebridge/Equitable merger could shake up the annuity market
    • Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues)
    • 403bwise.org
    • Meridian Wealth Management

    Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

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    29 mins