Retirement Power Play with Tim Dyer

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  Ed Sheeran and The Old Cell Phone – A 10-Year Perspective 23.07.2026 17min

  💬 Ready to take control of your financial future? Let’s chat! 📅 Book a time now 👉 https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/start-here.html An old cell phone can feel like a time capsule. After hearing Ed Sheeran describe finding and charging a phone from ten years earlier, it got me thinking about what life looked like a decade ago—the worries that felt overwhelming, the plans that seemed important, and the people and experiences that had not yet entered his life. In this episode, we want t...
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  The Financial Lessons Hidden in the Idaho Wilderness 02.07.2026 28min

  💬 Ready to take control of your financial future? Let’s chat! 📅 Book a time now 👉 https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/start-here.html Escape the noise and rethink what retirement is really about. In this episode, Tim reflects on a week at a remote Idaho dude ranch and the unexpected lessons it revealed about wealth, purpose, and financial independence. Discover why the goal isn't simply to accumulate more money, but to create the freedom to enjoy meaningful experiences, prioritize your healt...
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  Life Beyond the Corporate Ladder with Balu Masti- Qualcomm 26.05.2026 57min

  💬 Ready to take control of your financial future? Let’s chat! 📅 Book a time now 👉 https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/start-here.html Tim sits down with longtime friend, technologist, entrepreneur, mentor, and musician Balu Masti for a wide-ranging conversation about life after the corporate grind. After spending decades inside companies like Qualcomm and Intel, Balu shares what it was really like navigating pressure, promotions, identity, and the pursuit of success in the tech world. The co...
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  What a Real Financial Plan Actually Looks Like 04.05.2026 17min

  A lot of people think they have a financial plan, but what they really have is a document. Tim breaks down what separates a real plan from a stack of projections and charts. This conversation focuses on how a true plan actually works in real life, helping you make decisions, adjust when things change, and stay on track. Because a plan isn’t something you look at once, it’s something you use. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 📄 Plan vs Document: A PDF isn’t a real plan 🧩 Core Com...
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  The Hidden Risk in Being Successful 23.04.2026 18min

  Success changes your financial life, but it also changes the risks you face. Tim walks through how doing well can create blind spots that are easy to miss if you’re not paying attention. This conversation is all about staying intentional as things grow and making sure your success actually leads to freedom, not new pressure. Because the goal isn’t just building wealth, it’s maintaining control of it. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 📊 Concentration Risk: Too much tied to one co...
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  Is AI Coming For Your Retirement? 09.04.2026 22min

  💬 Ready to take control of your financial future? Let’s chat! 📅 Book a time now 👉 https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/start-here.html AI is everywhere right now, and the headlines are hard to ignore. Job loss, massive disruption, entire industries changing overnight… It’s enough to make anyone nearing retirement pause and wonder what it means for their future. But how much of it is real, and how much is just noise? Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 🛠️ AI as a Tool: Powerf...
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  The Quiet Risk Nobody Talks About Right Now 26.03.2026 14min

  💬 Ready to take control of your financial future? Let’s chat! 📅 Book a time now 👉 https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/start-here.html Turn on the news, and it feels like risk is everywhere… wars, economic uncertainty, market volatility. But the biggest threats to your financial future often aren’t the ones making headlines. In this episode, Tim shifts the focus away from short-term market noise and uncovers the risks quietly building underneath the surface of your financial plan. Tune in to ...
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  The K-Shaped Economy: What It Means for Your Portfolio in 2026 05.03.2026 24min

  💬 Ready to take control of your financial future? Let’s chat! 📅 Book a time now 👉 https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/start-here.html The market looks resilient, yet many households still feel financial pressure. That disconnect isn’t random, it’s structural. Tim explains the “K-shaped economy” concept and why your experience depends largely on where you sit financially. More importantly, he talks about how to think strategically in 2026 so you’re not reacting emotionally to headlines but po...
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  Reasons to Be Optimistic in 2026 19.02.2026 19min

  💬 Ready to take control of your financial future? Let’s chat! 📅 Book a time now 👉 https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/start-here.html It’s easy to feel cautious heading into a new year, but the data tells a more encouraging story. In this episode, Tim breaks from the doom-and-gloom narrative and highlights why 2026 deserves a second look. Productivity gains, healthier balance sheets, and long-term market patterns point to reasons for confidence. Tune in for a perspective that steadies nerves...
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  The 5 Financial Power Moves to Start 2026 Strong 05.02.2026 26min

  💬 Ready to take control of your financial future? Let’s chat! 📅 Book a time now 👉 https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/start-here.html With interest rates staying higher for longer, the dollar weakening, and global markets shifting, guessing what happens next isn’t the real challenge. Tim focuses on how to align your money, taxes, and benefits with today’s economic reality instead of chasing headlines. If you’re looking to start 2026 with a grounded and intentional outlook, this episode sets ...
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  How to Start the Year Right Financially 15.01.2026 20min

  💬 Ready to take control of your financial future? Let’s chat! 📅 Book a time now 👉 https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/start-here.html A new year brings a clean slate, but only if you use it wisely. In this episode, Tim covers how to avoid early missteps and build momentum that lasts beyond January. The steps you take now quietly shape the rest of the year, so start strong and set yourself up for lasting success! Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 🚀 Fresh Start – Setting fi...
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  2025 Financial Year in Review 31.12.2025 18min

  What lessons from 2025 should shape decisions going into 2026? In this episode, Tim reflects on a year marked by sharp swings, headline-driven fear, and powerful lessons about staying invested when conviction is tested. As the calendar turns, this review helps frame 2025 clearly and sets a smarter foundation for 2026. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 📅 Year in Review: Why 2025 was a year worth learning from 📊 Market Performance: Strong returns despite turbulence 🧠 Behavio...
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  Turning 50: Adventures, Insights & Retirement Reflections 11.12.2025 19min

  Tim’s 50th birthday wasn’t just a milestone, it became a trip filled with adventure, surprises, and a few unexpected lessons about life and retirement. The stories he shares today tie directly into the mindset shifts that often surface as retirement gets closer. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 🏙️ Miami Birthday Trip: milestone celebration with close friends 🎣 Deep Sea Fishing: early-morning catch and luxury boating 🐊 Everglades Adventure: airboat ride and alligator encou...
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  Year-End Tax Strategies: Smart Moves Before December 31 04.12.2025 19min

  💬 Ready to take control of your financial future? Let’s chat! 📅 Book a time now 👉 https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/start-here.html As 2025 winds down, it’s the perfect time to tighten up your tax strategy and make sure you’re not leaving opportunities on the table. In this episode, Tim breaks down the practical steps that can help you manage your income, optimize your accounts, and position yourself well heading into next year. It’s a straightforward, no-fluff conversation designed to hel...
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  Closing the Small Business Retirement Gap: Simple 401(k)s with Mark Fowler 26.11.2025 38min

  💬 Ready to take control of your financial future? Let’s chat! 📅 Book a time now 👉 https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/start-here.html Small business owners often assume a 401(k) is too complicated, too expensive, or only for big companies, but that’s simply not true anymore. Tim sits down with Mark Fowler, Director of Retirement Education at Human Interest, to discuss how technology, tax incentives, and new state mandates have changed the retirement plan landscape for employers. Mark shares ...
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  Fred Steck on Legacy, Leadership & Connection: Lessons from Goldman Sachs and Beyond 20.11.2025 41min

  💬 Ready to take control of your financial future? Let’s chat! 📅 Book a time now 👉 https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/start-here.html What does it mean to build real connections in an increasingly digital world? Tim sits down with Fred Steck (author, speaker, and former national sales manager at Goldman Sachs) to explore authenticity, leadership, and the human side of success. Fred shares stories from Wall Street to retirement, revealing how vulnerability, curiosity, and meaningful relations...
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  Who Really Needs a Financial Advisor — And Who Doesn’t? 13.11.2025 29min

  💬 Ready to take control of your financial future? Let’s chat! 📅 Book a time now 👉 https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/start-here.html Do you really need a financial advisor, or can you do it all yourself? Tim breaks down the biggest misconceptions about advisors and reveals the true value they bring beyond just picking investments. Learn how to distinguish between advisors, planners, and wealth managers, and discover which life milestones make professional guidance essential. Tune in to find...
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  Government Shutdown: What It Means for Your Retirement 30.10.2025 11min

  💬 Ready to take control of your financial future? Let’s chat! 📅 Book a time now 👉 https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/start-here.html Worried about the latest government shutdown and what it means for your finances? Tim breaks down the noise and shares how shutdowns have historically impacted markets and retirees. Discover why short-term volatility doesn’t have to derail your retirement plans, and why emotional decisions, not headlines, pose the bigger risk. Tim also offers practical advice ...
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  Breaking Barriers in Hockey and Beyond with Toni Will 16.10.2025 29min

  This week, Tim welcomes a trailblazer who knows a thing or two about leadership, resilience, and shaking things up: Toni Will, General Manager and Governor for the Kalamazoo Wings. Her path into sports leadership wasn’t planned, but her bold approach turned challenges into opportunities and reshaped what it means to lead in a male-dominated arena. Toni shares her story of taking risks, pushing boundaries, and resilience. Toni doesn’t just talk about breaking barriers, she lives it. She...
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  The Qualcomm Advantage: Maximizing Your Benefits Package 09.10.2025 25min

  💬 Ready to take control of your financial future? Let’s chat! 📅 Book a time now 👉 https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/start-here.html Qualcomm employees enjoy some of the best benefits in the corporate world, but many aren’t taking full advantage of them. After working with Qualcomm employees for nearly three decades, Tim has seen both the opportunities and the pitfalls that come with these unique benefits. In this episode, he shares the strategies that help employees get the most from their...