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The Money/Financial PIG Podcast brought to you by Goodwin Investment Advisory where our Mission is to lead people to Financial Peace, Independence and Generosity. https://www.goodwininvestment.com

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October 26, 2026Episode 12719 min

Investment Buckets Explained: Where Should Your Money Go at Every Stage of Life?

Investment Buckets Explained: Where Should Your Money Go at Every Stage of Life? “Investment buckets” may sound simple, but the term can mean very different things. Are the buckets based on risk, when you will need the money, what the money is for, or how it will be taxed? In this episode, Money Pig co-hosts Tim Goodwin and Joe Beckford bring clarity to this often-confusing strategy. They explain how emergency savings, investment risk, time horizons, and tax-free, tax-deferred, and taxable accounts can work together as part of one personalized financial plan. You’ll also learn why the location of your investments matters and how thoughtfully sequencing withdrawals in retirement may help reduce your lifetime tax burden. 🎧 Listen now to discover whether your money is in the right “buckets” for your life today, your future retirement, and even the legacy you hope to leave behind. Want help creating a strategy for your different accounts? Schedule a complimentary introductory call with our team. Additional Resources https://www.goodwininvestment.com/what-do-i-do-with-my-401k-when-i-leave-my-job/ https://www.goodwininvestment.com/navigating-the-new-trump-accounts/ For personalized financial guidance, schedule an intro call with our team at Goodwin Investment Advisory in Marietta, Georgia . Our CFP® professionals can provide advice and help you navigate how to invest your wealth and plan for your retirement. We’d love to help you live out your legacy! To learn more about the benefits and services we offer click here .

October 13, 2026Episode 12627 min

7 Secrets of Happy Millionaires

What is the difference between simply having wealth and experiencing a genuinely happy, meaningful life? In this episode, co-hosts Joe Beckford and Tim Goodwin explore the ideas behind Tim’s new book, The Seven Secrets of Happy Millionaires , and share what years of working with successful families have taught them about building wealth with greater purpose and joy. Listen or watch to discover: Why intentionality may be the key to becoming a happier millionaire How generosity can create greater fulfillment Why retirement is about more than reaching a number How to prepare for what you are retiring to, not just what you are retiring from Why hobbies, relationships, purpose, and meaningful goals matter How a thoughtful financial plan can replace retirement anxiety with confidence The seven principles that can help you enjoy your hard-earned wealth while you still can You will also hear the inspiring story of a client in his 80s who refuses to leave his “go-go years” behind and continues to fill his life with activity, travel, friendship, purpose, and adventure. Can money make you happy? Maybe that is not quite the right question. Tune in to discover how intentional choices can help you build a life that is both financially secure and deeply fulfilling. Additional resources https://www.goodwininvestment.com/7secrets/ Enjoy the episode? Subscribe, share it, and leave us a review on Apple or Spotify ! Like, subscribe, and leave us a review on YouTube if this resonated with you! For personalized financial guidance, schedule an intro call with our team at Goodwin Investment Advisory in Woodstock, Georgia . Our CFP® professionals can provide advice and help you navigate how to invest your wealth and plan for your retirement. We’d love to help you live out your legacy! To learn more about the benefits and services we offer click here .

August 4, 2026Episode 12129 min

Serving on Non-profit Boards with Buster Wright

In this inspiring episode of The Money Pig Podcast, Tim Goodwin and Joe Beckford welcome special guest Buster Wright to unpack the real value of serving on nonprofit boards—and why it might be one of the most meaningful ways to give back. Drawing from decades of leadership and volunteer experience, Buster explains how board service is about far more than meetings and donations. It is about using your time, talent, and treasure to support causes you care about, build stronger communities, and stay connected to something bigger than yourself. For anyone wondering how to make a difference beyond writing a check, this episode is packed with practical and powerful insight. The conversation also reveals what people often misunderstand about nonprofit board service. Tim, Joe, and Buster discuss how to evaluate whether a board is the right fit, what questions to ask before joining, and why vision, values, and expectations matter so much. From financial giving requirements to personality dynamics in the boardroom, they offer a candid look at what happens behind the scenes—and why the best boards stay anchored to a clear mission. The episode makes a compelling case that board service can deliver an incredible personal return, including wisdom, deeper relationships, leadership growth, and exposure to how strong organizations make decisions. Perhaps the biggest takeaway is how nonprofit board service can become a powerful answer to one of retirement’s biggest challenges: finding purpose after your career ends. Buster shares why people should start volunteering before retirement, not after, so they already have meaningful outlets, relationships, and rhythms in place when work life changes. If you have ever asked yourself how to stay engaged, useful, and fulfilled in the next chapter of life, this episode offers a roadmap. It is a must-listen for professionals, retirees, community leaders, and anyone curious about how serving on a nonprofit board can transform both the organization and the volunteer. https://www.goodwininvestment.com/community-partners/ https://www.goodwininvestment.com/ethos-of-generosity/ https://www.goodwininvestment.com/portfolio-greater-good/ For personalized financial guidance, schedule an intro call with our team at Goodwin Investment Advisory in Woodstock, Georgia . Our CFP® professionals can provide advice and help you navigate how to invest your wealth and plan for your retirement. We’d love to help you live out your legacy! To learn more about the benefits and services we offer click here .

September 29, 2026Episode 12524 min

The Tax-Wise Wealth Blueprint

In this episode of The Money Pig Podcast , Tim Goodwin sits down with financial planner and author Justin Pitcock to unpack the powerful strategies behind his new book, The Tax Wise Wealth Blueprint , a practical guide designed to help families, business owners, retirees, and investors legally keep more of what they earn. Justin explains why tax planning should never be separated from investing, revealing how smart decisions around Roth conversions, capital gains, donor advised funds, and retirement withdrawals can potentially save people tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars over their lifetime. If you have ever wondered why wealthy families seem to “play by different rules,” this episode explains the strategies hiding in plain sight. The conversation dives deep into the hidden tax traps that quietly destroy long term wealth, including the infamous Social Security tax torpedo, ACA subsidy cliffs, poorly timed retirement withdrawals, and missed opportunities during low income years. Justin shares how most people unknowingly overpay taxes simply because they lack a coordinated strategy between their CPA, investments, and financial plan. He also breaks down advanced concepts like tax loss harvesting, gain harvesting, and building wealth across the three major tax buckets: taxable, tax deferred, and tax free. Perhaps the biggest takeaway from the episode is that retirement tax planning is not one size fits all. Justin challenges common “radio advice” and generic financial rules by showing why personalized planning matters far more than cookie cutter strategies. Whether you are preparing for retirement, building a business, investing in real estate, or simply trying to stop giving the IRS more than necessary, The Tax Wise Wealth Blueprint offers actionable strategies that can immediately improve your financial future. This episode is a must listen for anyone serious about lowering taxes, increasing investment efficiency, and creating lasting wealth for future generations. Additional Resources: https://www.goodwininvestment.com/the-tax-wise-wealth-blueprint/ For personalized financial guidance, schedule an intro call with our team at Goodwin Investment Advisory in Woodstock, Georgia .

September 15, 2026Episode 12423 min

The Gift Your Family Will Never Forget

In this episode of The Money Pig Podcast , Tim Goodwin and Joe Beckford dive into one of the most meaningful financial conversations families can have: how to create a legacy your loved ones will never forget. But this episode is not just about wills, trusts, and money. It is about passing down values, wisdom, stories, and character long before financial assets ever change hands. Tim and Joe unpack the powerful concept of a “Legacy Will,” explaining why the greatest inheritance you leave behind may not be money at all, but the lessons, relationships, and memories that shape future generations. The hosts share deeply personal examples of how they are intentionally building legacy within their own families. From documenting family stories and favorite quotes to hosting weekly family meetings and preserving life lessons learned the hard way, they reveal practical ways parents and grandparents can become more intentional about what they pass on. Tim explains how his evolving digital “Legacy Will” includes everything from grandfather sayings and family recipes to values, movie recommendations, and life advice for his children. The episode challenges listeners to stop assuming their family automatically knows their story and instead begin sharing it now while they still can. Perhaps the most impactful takeaway is the reminder that legacy is not measured by buildings, statues, or account balances. It is measured by how others are changed because you existed. Whether through mentoring, scholarships, charitable giving, raising children, or simply sharing hard earned wisdom, Tim and Joe encourage listeners to think beyond financial inheritance and focus on creating a life that continues influencing others for generations. If you have ever wondered how to leave a deeper impact on your family or create purpose beyond wealth accumulation, this episode delivers an emotional and practical roadmap for building a lasting legacy. Additional Resources: Legacy Will: https://www.goodwininvestment.com/goodwin-guides/legacy-will-planning-guide/ https://www.goodwininvestment.com/legacy-will/ https://www.goodwininvestment.com/legacy-vs-inheritance/ Enjoy the episode? Subscribe, share it, and leave us a review on Apple or Spotify ! Like, subscribe, and leave us a review on YouTube if this resonated with you! For personalized financial guidance, schedule an intro call with our team at Goodwin Investment Advisory in Woodstock, Georgia .

September 1, 2026Episode 12329 min

Will Your Wealth Help or Hurt Your Kids

In this powerful episode of The Money Pig Podcast , Tim Goodwin and Joe Beckford tackle one of the biggest questions wealthy families face: will your money become a blessing or a burden for your children? The hosts unpack the harsh reality that most generational wealth disappears within just two generations, not because families lacked money, but because they failed to pass down the mindset, discipline, and values required to manage it wisely. Drawing from books like The Millionaire Next Door, they explain why simply handing wealth to heirs without preparation can unintentionally create entitlement, reduced ambition, and financial dysfunction. Throughout the conversation, Tim and Joe share practical ways parents can raise grounded kids even while living with financial success. They discuss teaching delayed gratification, rewarding stewardship instead of entitlement, and helping children understand how wealth is actually built. From using apps like Greenlight to teach saving and investing, to creating intentional family conversations around money, generosity, and responsibility, the episode offers real world strategies families can begin using immediately. One of the strongest themes is that kids are always watching. Parents who model discipline, stewardship, and wise decision making are far more likely to pass down lasting wealth than parents who only pass down money. The emotional centerpiece of the episode is the story of “Vanessa,” a woman who unexpectedly inherited significant wealth from parents who never discussed money openly. Rather than squander it, she transformed her inheritance into a multigenerational family mission built around stewardship, intentional giving, and family education. Her annual “State of the Trust” family meetings now teach future generations how to manage wealth wisely while preserving the values that created it in the first place. This episode is packed with practical financial wisdom, parenting insight, and legacy building advice for anyone who wants their wealth to strengthen future generations instead of quietly destroying them. Additional Resources: https://www.goodwininvestment.com/how-to-teach-your-kids-to-be-generous-with-money/ https://www.goodwininvestment.com/financial-life-hacks-for-college-students/ https://www.goodwininvestment.com/category/kids/ Enjoy the episode? Subscribe, share it, and leave us a review on Apple or Spotify ! Like, subscribe, and leave us a review on YouTube if this resonated with you!

August 18, 2026Episode 12220 min

Empty Nest, Full Life

In this heartfelt episode of The Money Pig Podcast , Tim Goodwin and Joe Beckford dive into one of life’s biggest emotional transitions: becoming empty nesters. Titled Empty Nest, Full Life , the episode explores how parents can rediscover joy, purpose, and connection after their children leave home. Joe shares his personal experience navigating the emotional shift from full time parenting to a quieter household, revealing that the transition was far less painful than he originally feared. Instead of loneliness, he discovered more freedom, spontaneity, deeper connection with his wife, and the opportunity to intentionally embrace a new season of life. The conversation goes far beyond parenting and touches on identity, marriage, retirement, and personal growth. The hosts discuss how many people unintentionally build their entire identity around their children or careers, only to feel lost when those roles change. They emphasize the importance of nurturing your marriage throughout parenthood, maintaining hobbies and passions, continuing to learn, and building a strong sense of purpose outside of raising kids. Joe and Tim also unpack the emotional reality children experience when leaving home, from excitement and independence to homesickness and anxiety, while encouraging parents to foster relationships that make adult children actually want to come back home and stay connected. Packed with humor, wisdom, and practical advice, this episode offers encouragement for anyone approaching the empty nest stage or wondering how to prepare emotionally and financially for the next chapter. The hosts explain why intentional communication, strong faith, shared experiences, and continued generosity with your time and talents can transform an empty nest into one of the most meaningful seasons of life. Whether you are years away from this transition or actively living through it now, this episode provides valuable insight into building a fuller life after the kids move out. Additional resources: https://www.goodwininvestment.com/becoming-an-empty-nester-with-joe-beckford/ https://www.goodwininvestment.com/navigating-transitions/ Enjoy the episode? Subscribe, share it, and leave us a review on Apple or Spotify ! Like, subscribe, and leave us a review on YouTube if this resonated with you!

June 23, 2026Episode 11829 min

What's the Point of Money if you Never Enjoy it?

In episode #118, “What’s the Point of Money If You Never Enjoy It?” , Tim and Joe explore a question many diligent savers and high earners eventually face: what is the point of building wealth if you never actually use it to enjoy your life? They explain that many financially successful people struggle to spend because their entire identity has been built around working hard, living below their means, and saving consistently. That formula helped them build wealth, but it can also create a scarcity mindset where spending feels uncomfortable—even when they can clearly afford it. For anyone wrestling with how to enjoy money without guilt or wondering why saving feels easier than spending, this episode hits home. A major theme in the episode is that money should be a tool for both security and enjoyment. Tim Goodwin and Joe Beckford talk about how fear, uncertainty about the future, comparison, and childhood beliefs about money often keep people from using their wealth in meaningful ways. They point out that many people keep pushing joy into the future with thoughts like, “I’ll relax when I retire,” or “just a few more years.” But life is uncertain, and waiting too long can mean missing the healthiest, most active years of retirement. Their message is clear: financial freedom is not just about accumulating money, but about using it wisely to create experiences, peace of mind, and a life you actually enjoy. The conversation also highlights practical signs that you may be saving too much and enjoying life too little . If you never take vacations, always choose the cheapest option even when you do not need to, feel anxious about spending, or let work drain all your energy before your family gets what is left, those may be warning signs. Tim and Joe encourage listeners to think in terms of retirement lifestyle planning , not just retirement account balances. They describe the “go-go, go-slow, and no-go” stages of retirement, explaining that the early years of retirement are often when people have the best combination of time, money, and health. That is why they encourage intentional spending during those years, especially on travel, family memories, and meaningful experiences. https://www.goodwininvestment.com/how-to-run-out-of-money-in-retirement/ https://www.goodwininvestment.com/living-richly/ https://www.goodwininvestment.com/living-luxuriously-3-ways-millionaires-enjoy-their-full-retirement/ Andy Stanley - Choosing to Cheat: Who Wins When Family & Work Collide?

July 4, 2026Episode 11925 min

Financial Freedom Reimagined- Happy 250th USA

In this special Fourth of July edition of The Money Pig Podcast , hosts Tim Goodwin and Joe Beckford tackle one of the biggest questions in personal finance: what does financial freedom actually mean—and how close are you to achieving it? Instead of vague buzzwords, they break freedom down into practical terms like peace, independence, generosity, and control over your time , revealing why true wealth isn’t just about your net worth—it’s about having the option to choose how you live and work. Their message is simple but powerful: if more money wouldn’t change your lifestyle choices, you may already be richer than you think. The episode also dives into the fascinating evolution of investing in America—from the Buttonwood Agreement of 1792 to modern tools like 401(k)s, IRAs, Roth accounts, and zero-commission trading apps —showing how financial opportunity has expanded dramatically over the last 250 years. Tim and Joe explain how today’s investors have more access, flexibility, and education than ever before, yet many people still miss out simply because they never start. Their takeaway? The barriers to building wealth are lower than ever—if you’re willing to take the first step. Most importantly, the hosts challenge listeners to rethink retirement itself. Instead of being “put out of service,” financial freedom means working because you want to—not because you have to . Whether you’re early in your career or approaching retirement, they emphasize it’s never too late to build a strategy that lets you travel more, serve others, pursue meaningful work, and live life on your terms. If you’ve ever wondered when you can retire, how to invest smarter, or what freedom with money really looks like , this episode delivers eye-opening perspective you won’t want to miss. https://www.goodwininvestment.com/die-with-zero/ The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel For personalized financial guidance, schedule an intro call with our team at Goodwin Investment Advisory in Woodstock, Georgia . We’d love to help you live out your legacy! To learn more about the benefits and services we offer click here .

June 9, 2026Episode 11723 min

Why Am I So Burned Out Even Though I’m Successful?

In episode #117, “Why Am I So Burned Out Even Though I’m Successful?”, Tim Goodwin and Joe Beckford unpack a question many high achievers quietly ask themselves: why do I feel exhausted when my career, finances, and life look successful on paper? They describe burnout as the result of constantly performing, carrying responsibility, and staying “on” for too long without real rest. For many successful professionals, the very habits that helped them build a great life—discipline, ambition, and persistence—can also create mental fatigue, resentment, and the urge to walk away from it all. This episode speaks directly to anyone dealing with career burnout, success fatigue, or the feeling of being trapped by the life they worked so hard to create. A major theme of the conversation is that success does not protect you from burnout. Tim and Joe explain that high performers often become so used to pushing through stress that they forget rest is part of the process, not a reward after the process. They compare it to training a muscle: without recovery, even strength begins to break down. That is why they emphasize the importance of slowing down through practices like counseling, Sabbath rest, time away, hobbies, exercise, and simply creating space to think. Their point is clear: if you never step back, your body, mind, and emotions will eventually force the issue. The episode also offers practical guidance for people wondering whether they should quit their job or make a major life change. Rather than making a rash decision in the middle of burnout, Tim and Joe encourage listeners to explore other options first. That could mean negotiating part-time work, shifting to contract or 1099 work, taking a sabbatical, pursuing semi-retirement, or building a financial plan that creates more flexibility. They stress that many people have more choices than they realize, especially when they sit down with a financial planner and look closely at retirement readiness, income needs, healthcare options, and long-term tax strategy. For listeners searching for answers around how to deal with burnout, when to quit your job, or how to retire early without panic, this conversation offers a calm and thoughtful framework. Ultimately, the episode is about reclaiming freedom before burnout leads to a breaking point. Tim and Joe encourage successful but exhausted listeners not to wait until they are desperate to “pull the rip cord.” Instead, they recommend paying attention to early signs of stress, building rhythms of rest, and making career decisions thoughtfully rather than impulsively. The message is both compassionate and practical: if you are burned out even though you are successful, you are not broken, and you are not stuck. With the right support, a healthy plan, and permission to slow down, it is possible to protect your health, preserv e your wealth, and build a version of success that actually feels sustainable. https://www.goodwininvestment.com/liquidation-events/ https://www.goodwininvestment.com/handling-financial-anxiety-with-nate-mirabella/

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