Financial Safari with Coach Pete

Coach Pete D'Arruda
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The mission of the Financial Safari is to equip you with the tools and knowledge that you need to successfully navigate through today's complex financial jungle. Each week, the hosts and guests on the show reveal the latest developments in the financial world to keep you informed of changes that may affect you personally, while sharing some common sense strategies that will help you make the most out of your retirement savings.

  1. FEB 28

    The Retirement Mistake That Wipes People Out — Coach Pete’s Fix Is Simple (But Nobody Does It)

    Coach Pete and the crew get real about what actually makes retirement work: matching your money plan to the life you want, not some generic rule of thumb. They break down the housing market, what volatility does to retirees, and why one paycheck in retirement is a recipe for stress. Listen up for a bonus primer on reverse mortgages: what they can solve, what they can mess up, and how to know if you’re being sold or truly helped! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    50 min

  2. FEB 21

    Your 401(k) Might Be a Trap — Coach Pete’s “Glide Path” Plan Turns a Lump Sum into Paychecks for Life

    Coach Pete breaks down the real retirement problem nobody wants to admit: you’ve got a big “lump sum” on paper, but no clear way to turn it into reliable income you can’t outlive. He also goes hunting “financial termites” like fees, commissions, and too much risk — including a blunt warning about non-traded REITs where “up to 15%” can disappear in commissions right away. This episode also hits business-owner mistakes with CFP Sheridan Murphy — separating personal wealth from the business “baby,” building a real exit plan, and getting proactive on taxes instead of playing catch-up in February! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    53 min

  3. FEB 14

    The “Financial Termites” Eating Your Retirement — And the Simple Fix Most People Miss

    Coach Pete and the crew expose the “financial termites” quietly chewing through retirement accounts—especially hidden fees that can drain your nest egg without you noticing. They break down what a real retirement income plan looks like, the most common mistakes people make, and how today’s market trends can mess with your timeline if you’re not prepared. Then they connect the dots on how technology is changing work and retirement, and why being proactive now is the difference between scraping by and retiring with confidence! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min

  4. FEB 7

    Silver Got Body-Slammed, Bitcoin Face-Planted, and Coach Pete Unloads on “Safe” REITs

    Coach Pete kicks things off like a jungle guide with a microphone, breaking down a wild week where silver cratered in one brutal swoop, crypto took another gut-punch, and “buy-back games” in precious metals left regular folks holding the bag. Then he gets fired up about non-traded REITs—the “safe” real estate pitches with big commissions, locked-up money, and even bankruptcy headlines—and tells listeners straight: “Whose retirement are you funding… yours or your broker’s?” It’s fast, blunt, and packed with real talk on staying in control of your money instead of letting the headlines (or a salesperson) control you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    50 min

  5. JAN 31

    Gold Mania, Hidden Traps, and the Retirement Mistakes Nobody Warned You About

    Coach Pete and the Financial Safari crew go full throttle in this wide-ranging, eye-opening episode that tackles what retirees and pre-retirees are really dealing with right now. From the explosive moves in gold and silver to the dangers of emotional investing, the team breaks down how hype can hijack smart decision-making. Add in straight talk on health shocks, long-term care, women’s unique retirement challenges, and smart tax strategies, and you’ve got an episode that’s equal parts warning label and game plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min

  6. JAN 24

    Why Most Retirement Plans Fail When the Market Turns — And How to Build One That Doesn’t

    On this episode of Financial Safari, Coach Pete breaks down what really matters in retirement planning when markets get unpredictable. He talks exit strategies, dependable retirement income, and why having a clear plan beats chasing returns every time. With real-world success stories and straight talk about the role of a good advisor, this episode gives listeners a roadmap for navigating retirement with confidence instead of guesswork. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min

  7. JAN 17

    Retirement Reality Check: Are You Really as Safe as You Think?

    Coach Pete takes listeners on a quick safari to expose the gap between retirement confidence and what the numbers actually say! He breaks down why understanding your statements matters, how to build income that isn’t hostage to market swings, and what it really takes to avoid running out of money. From “spend and leave” strategies to legacy planning, this episode is all about enjoying retirement now, without sacrificing your future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min

  8. JAN 10

    2026-01-10 Financial Safari PODCAST

    Coach Pete teams up with CPA Stan Moore to break down the massive tax changes coming in 2026—and who really wins from them. They unpack new deductions, smart tax moves for business owners, and advanced strategies like cost segregation and the backdoor Roth IRA. If you want to keep more of your money, avoid ugly tax surprises, and stay ahead of the IRS, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min
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The mission of the Financial Safari is to equip you with the tools and knowledge that you need to successfully navigate through today's complex financial jungle. Each week, the hosts and guests on the show reveal the latest developments in the financial world to keep you informed of changes that may affect you personally, while sharing some common sense strategies that will help you make the most out of your retirement savings.

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