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The Financial Success
Planning Podcast

Practical, jargon-free conversations that make money make sense. Real strategies for real life — no products to sell you, just the education to take ownership of your financial future.

The Financial Success Planning Podcast with Michael Nawar, MBA, CFEI®
About the Show

Financial literacy, made practical

Most of us were never taught how money actually works — how to get out of debt, build a budget that sticks, start investing, or plan for a retirement we can picture. This podcast fixes that.

Each episode breaks down a real financial topic in plain language, drawing on 20+ years of corporate finance experience and a fee-only, fiduciary point of view. No jargon, no sales pitch, no products to push — just honest education you can act on. Whether you're paying off your first loan or counting down to retirement, you'll walk away with something you can use this week.

What We Cover

Topics you can put to work

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Getting Out of Debt

Payoff strategies that free up income and cut interest — student loans, credit cards, and everything in between.

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Budgeting That Sticks

Simple systems for tracking cash flow, controlling spending, and finally feeling in control of your money.

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Investing with Confidence

The fundamentals of long-term investing, allocation, and risk — explained without the intimidation.

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Retirement Planning

Knowing your number, Roth conversions, Social Security timing, and building a path you can actually see.

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Big Life Decisions

Buying a home, changing careers, growing a family — and how to make money moves that fit your goals.

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Money Mindset & Habits

Building the everyday financial habits that turn short-term wins into lasting financial success.

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