Advertise on podcast: Paladin Financial Talk

In this episode of Paladin Financial Talk, Host and Investment Advisor Representative Nikki Foley is joined by Paladin Financial Owner Jeff Foley, CFP®, CTS, to break down Social Security worker retirement benefits—including how your benefit is calculated, when to claim, and what happens if you continue working. They also explore the Earnings Test, options for changing course after claiming, and how Social Security fits into your overall financial plan.

In this episode of Paladin Financial Talk, Investment Advisor Representative Ellie Robison hosts Jack Ekholm, CFP® to kick off a six-part series on Social Security. They break down the basics—from eligibility and the different types of benefits available to how benefits are calculated, funded, and what the future of Social Security could look like—giving you a foundation to make more informed decisions as part of your overall retirement plan.

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) can be one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—retirement planning tools. In this episode of Paladin Financial Talk, Host and Investment Advisor Representative Nikki Foley is joined by Featured Advisor Jack Ekholm CFP® to explore HSAs from a financial-planning perspective. HSAs are often introduced as a way to pay for current healthcare expenses—but their potential goes much further. Nikki and Jack break down who can contribute, the triple tax advantage, qualified medical expenses, Medicare considerations, investment opportunities, and common mistakes that can limit the long-term value of an HSA.

In this episode of Paladin Financial Talk, Host and Investment Advisor Representative Nikki Foley welcomes Kinsey Diment, Owner and Head Coach of Fit After 40, to explore how healthy choices don't just benefit your body—they can also benefit your finances. From daily movement and strength training to nutrition and other preventive health habits, we discuss practical steps you can take today that may help reduce future healthcare costs, protect your independence, and improve your quality of life as you age.

In this episode of Paladin Financial Talk, Host and Investment Advisor Representative Nikki Foley invites healthcare and Medicare industry professional Brian Eck to help make sense of a system that can often feel unnecessarily complicated. Brian breaks down the language of health insurance—from premiums, deductibles, copays, and coinsurance to provider networks and out-of-pocket maximums—and explains how these pieces work together. He also includes important health insurance and Medicare deadlines and other trending health insurance headlines.

What if one of the biggest risks to your financial future isn’t the market, taxes, or your investments—but your health? In this episode of Paladin Financial Talk, Host Nikki Foley switches chairs with Investment Advisor Representative Ellie Robison to explain why healthcare planning is a key component of financial planning. Whether you’re approaching retirement, navigating Medicare, or simply planning for the future, this episode is an important reminder that building wealth is only part of the equation—you also need the health to enjoy it.

You have just 150 days to finish the year stronger than you started it. In the final episode of this series, you’ll be challenged to tackle one of the most important—and most commonly postponed—financial goals: protecting the people you love. Paladin Financial Talk Host Nikki Foley is joined by Paladin Financial Owner and Featured Advisor Jeff Foley, CFP, CTS, to discuss the essential legacy, estate, insurance, and beneficiary decisions that some families put off until it's too late. Listen to find out the one meaningful action Jeff recommends completing before December 31. In this four-part series, the advisors at Paladin Financial share practical strategies to help you finish the year stronger than you started. Each episode focuses on one area where small, intentional actions today can create meaningful financial results tomorrow.

Many of the best tax and retirement planning opportunities disappear once the calendar changes. In this episode of Paladin Financial Talks, Host Nikki Foley and Featured Advisor Matt Bryant share why waiting until December can limit your options and what actions should be considered before year-end. In this four-part series, the advisors at Paladin Financial share practical strategies to help you finish the year stronger than you started. Each episode focuses on one area where small, intentional actions today can create meaningful financial results tomorrow.

Improving your financial picture doesn’t always require earning more income. Join Host Nikki Foley and Featured Advisor Ellie Robison for this episode of Paladin Financial Talk where they explore practical ways to improve cash flow, eliminate waste, and redirect money toward the goals that matter most. In this four-part series, the advisors at Paladin Financial share practical strategies to help you finish the year stronger than you started. Each episode focuses on one area where small, intentional actions today can create meaningful financial results tomorrow.

What if you had just 150 days to make meaningful progress toward your financial future? Whether your goal is saving more, reducing debt, lowering taxes, or protecting your family, the decisions you make before year-end can have a lasting impact. In this four-part series, the advisors at Paladin Financial share practical strategies to help you finish the year stronger than you started. Each episode focuses on one area where small, intentional actions today can create meaningful financial results tomorrow.

In this episode, Host and Investment Advisor Nikki Foley sits down with Featured Investment Advisor Representative Matt Bryant to bring the investment strategy and withdrawal strategy series full circle by exploring Paladin's approach to the Bucket Strategy for retirement income. Together, they explain how retirees create a reliable income stream while reducing the pressure to react emotionally during market volatility.

In this episode of Paladin Financial Talk, Nikki Foley sits down with Featured Guest and Financial Advisor Ellie Robison to explain investment strategies. Together, they explore Paladin Financial perspective on organizing assets by time horizon and how it may help create more sustainable retirement income.

Transitioning from saving money to spending it is one of the most challenging mindset shifts in retirement planning. This episode breaks down the most effective distribution strategies to help you systematically convert your hard-earned nest egg into a reliable, monthly paycheck. Tune in to learn how to minimize your tax burden, avoid costly IRS penalties, and ensure your money lasts as long as you do.

In this episode, Jeff and I kick off a four-part series on investment and withdrawal strategies by exploring the foundational concepts that drive long-term financial success. While this series is more technical than most, this episode starts with the basic concepts of setting meaningful goals, understanding cash flow, measuring net worth, and creating a plan for accumulating assets all work together to build lasting wealth. A central theme of this episode is why having a clear investment philosophy matters and a written plan helps prevent emotional decision-making and keeps you focused on what matters most. Whether you're just getting started or already thinking about retirement, this conversation will help you build a stronger framework for making confident financial decisions.

In this episode of Paladin Financial Talk, Host and Investment Advisor Representative Nikki Foley sits down with Featured Guest William Nusser—Enrolled Agent and Owner of Simmons & Simmons Public Accountants—to discuss the tax rules, planning opportunities, and long-term financial consequences behind scholarships, grants, work-study programs, and student loans. Together, they break down common misconceptions about financial aid, explain how education tax credits and dependency rules can impact families, and explore why thoughtful planning today can help students avoid starting their financial lives buried in debt.