Retire Early, Retire Now!
This is a Podcast to help people retire early and help people retire now. Financial Planning topics will be covered and explained so you can plan and retire with confidence.
Episodes
122 episodes
The Year That Almost Broke Them Financially (And What Fixed It)
From Good Habits to a Real Plan: Clarity and Flexibility in the “Messy Middle”Hunter Kelly, CFP and founder of Palm Valley Wealth Management, explains why many high-income young families feel behind despite doing “everything right”: the...
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You Planned for College… But Did You Forget About Retirement?
Empty Nest, Closer Retirement: Turning Investment Advice into a Real Retirement PlanHunter Kelly introduces the Retire Early Retire Now podcast and shares the story of Mike and Sarah, high-income healthcare professionals whose daughter ...
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If You’re Making $400,000 Per Year, Maxing Your 401(k) Won’t Be Enough
Maxing Your 401(k) Isn’t Enough: Building Flexibility for High EarnersHunter Kelly, a CFP and founder of Palm Valley Wealth Management, explains that while maxing out 401(k)s and other retirement accounts is great early-career advice, i...
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4 Reasons Why $400,000 a Year Doesn’t Feel Like Enough
Why $400,000 a Year Still Doesn’t Feel Like Enough (and How to Fix It)Hunter Kelly, a CFP and founder of Palm Valley Wealth Management, explains why households earning around $400,000 can still feel financially squeezed. He outlines fou...
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Discipline Is Overrated After $300K
Beyond Discipline: Reallocating Wealth for Flexibility After $300K IncomeIn the first episode of a six-part “reset series” on The Retire Early Retire Now podcast, host Hunter Kelly—a certified financial planner and founder of Palm Valle...
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Building Financial Flexibility Beyond Retirement Accounts
Building Financial Flexibility Beyond Retirement AccountsIn this episode of 'The Retire Early Retire Now' podcast, Hunter Kelly, a certified financial planner and founder of Palm Valley Wealth Management, discusses the often-overlooked ...
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Coast FIRE with Kids: What Changes When Life Gets More Expensive (and More Meaningful)
Coast Fire with Kids: Balancing Financial Independence and Family LifeIn this episode of The Retire Early Retire Now podcast, Hunter Kelly, a certified financial planner and founder of Palm Valley Wealth Management, delves into the conc...
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The 3-Bucket System: Spending, Flexibility, Freedom.
Mastering Financial Clarity with The Three Bucket System (Plus One!)In this episode of The Retire Early Retire Now podcast, host Hunter Kelly, a certified financial planner and founder of Palm Valley Wealth Management, discusses the imp...
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How to Know When You’re Saving Enough (Without Waiting for a Magic Number)
Understanding 'Enough': Redefining Financial Confidence and GoalsIn this episode of The Retire Early Retire Now podcast, host Hunter Kelly, a certified financial planner, delves into the complex concept of 'enough' in personal finance. ...
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6 Financial Blindspots High Earners Don’t Realize Are Holding Them Back
Identifying and Addressing Common Financial Blind Spots for High EarnersIn this episode of The Retire Early Retire Now podcast, host Hunter Kelly, a certified financial planner, discusses six common financial blind spots that high-incom...
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When Saving More Stops Helping: Finding the Balance Between Financial Discipline and Enjoyment
When Saving More Stops Helping: Finding the Balance Between Financial Discipline and EnjoymentIn this episode of Retire Early. Retire Now, Hunter Kelly, a certified financial planner and owner of Palm Valley Wealth Management, discusses...
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Make 2026 a Financial Success
Kickstart Your Financial Success in 2026: Six Essential MovesIn this episode of The Retire Early Retire Now podcast, host Hunter Kelly, owner of Palm Valley Wealth Management, provides a comprehensive 30-day financial action plan to set...
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When Your Money Gets Heavy: Turning Wealth Anxiety Into Confidence
The Emotional Weight of Wealth: Managing Financial Anxiety and ComplexityIn this episode of the Retire Early Retire Now podcast, certified financial planner Hunter Kelly explores a less-discussed aspect of wealth management: the emotion...
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How Hard Is It to Save a Million Dollars?
Achieving Millionaire Status Through Smart Retirement SavingsIn this episode of the Retire Early Retire Now podcast, host Hunter Kelly sheds light on the reality and feasibility of saving a million dollars solely through retirement acco...
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Maximizing Wealth in Your 30s and 40s: A Step-by-Step Guide
Maximizing Wealth in Your 30s and 40s: A Step-by-Step GuideIn this episode of The Retire Early Retire Now podcast, host Hunter Kelly, a certified financial planner and founder of Palm Valley Wealth Management, addresses a critical quest...
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Portfolio Clean-Up: What to Sell, Keep, or Rebalance
Mastering Portfolio Cleanup for a Simpler, Smarter Investment StrategyIn this episode of The Retire Early Retire Now podcast, host Hunter Kelly, a certified financial planner and founder of Palm Valley Wealth Management, dives into the ...
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How Gratitude Can Help You Retire Early
Harnessing Gratitude as a Financial Tool: Emotional and Behavioral BenefitsIn this episode of The Retire Early Retire Now podcast, host Hunter Kelly explores the often-overlooked emotional side of money, focusing on the impact of gratit...
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End-of-Year Tax Strategies You Don't Want to Miss
In this episode of the Retire Early Retire Now podcast, host Hunter Kelly, a certified financial planner and founder of Palm Valley Wealth Management, discusses the importance of proactive tax planning before the year ends. He explains how ...
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How to Know When to Stop Saving and Start Living
Transitioning from a Saving to a Spending Mindset: Finding Your 'Enough' NumberIn this episode of The Retire Early Retire Now podcast, host Hunter Kelly, a certified financial planner, discusses the challenging shift from a saving to a ...
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Maximizing Your Employee Benefits During Open Enrollment 2025
Maximizing Your Employee Benefits During Open EnrollmentIn this episode of The Retire Early Retire Now podcast, host Hunter Kelly, a certified financial planner, breaks down essential strategies for making the most of your employee bene...
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5 Common Financial Blindspots I See Every Day as a Planner
Uncovering Financial Blind Spots for High-Income ProfessionalsIn this episode of The Retire Early Retire Now podcast, host Hunter Kelly, a certified financial planner and founder of Palm Valley Wealth Management, delves into the five mo...
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When to Sell a Stock: How to Know If You’re Holding On Too Long
When to Let Go: Traps to Avoid and Signs to Watch for in Stock InvestingIn this episode of The Retire Early Retire Now podcast, host Hunter Kelly, a certified financial planner and founder of Palmen Valley Wealth Management, discusses t...
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Celebrating 100 Episodes: Top 10 Financial Takeaways
Celebrating 100 Episodes: Top 10 Financial TakeawaysIn the special 100th episode of The Retire Early Retire Now podcast, host Hunter Kelly, a certified financial planner and owner of Palm Valley Wealth Management, reflects on the journe...
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How to Know When Retirement Accounts Aren’t Enough
Beyond Retirement Accounts: Building a Flexible Financial FutureIn this episode of The Retire Early Retire Now podcast, host Hunter Kelly, a certified financial planner, discusses why traditional retirement accounts like 401ks and IRAs ...
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How Smart Saving Created Security Through Life’s Challenges
Achieving Coast Fire: Tom and Jill's Journey to Financial IndependenceIn this episode of the Retire Early Retire Now podcast, host Hunter Kelly, a certified financial planner, dives into a real-life case study featuring Tom and Jill, a ...
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