Talking Money, Clearly
Talking Money, Clearly with Wes Cuprill is your straightforward guide to making smarter financial decisions.
Each week, Wes breaks down investing basics, financial planning, and money management with a no-nonsense approach that cuts through Wall Street hype. From budgeting, saving, and paying off debt to building wealth, retirement planning, and navigating today’s financial noise, this show delivers clear advice for millennials, middle-aged adults, and families who want to take control of their future.
With segments like Wealth Wise Women and expert insights on global diversification, financial literacy, and long-term investing, Wes brings both education and coaching to help you stay committed to your plan and avoid costly mistakes. If you’re ready for practical financial strategies, real-world clarity, and a coach who tells it like it is, this podcast is for you.
Episodes
63 episodes
The Hidden Risks of Your 401(k) No One Talks About
Your 401(k) is powerful — but it comes with risks most people neverthink about until it's too late.In this episode, Wes Cuprill, CFP®, breaks down the four hiddenlimitations of the 401(k) that can quietly derail your retirement:...
What Does the 401(k) Actually Get Right?
In this episode, Wes Cuprill, CFP® walks through the core strengths of the 401(k) and why it remains one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available to American workers — despite its limitations. You'll learn about the undeniable advan...
401(k) vs Pension: The SHIFT That Changed Everything
401(k) vs pension: why did pensions disappear — and what does that mean for your retirement? In this episode, Wes Cuprill breaks down the shift that changed retirement planning forever.Most people have never stopped to ask: why does the 401...
The Accidental Birth of the 401k
If you think the 401(k) was carefully designed by a panel of experts to solve America’s retirement crisis… think again.In this episode, we dive into the completely accidental origin of the 401(k) — and how a small, technical provision b...
Retirement Is Only 150 Years Old (And We're Still Getting It Wrong)
Have you ever stopped to think about how weird retirement actually is? As a concept, it's barely 150 years old — and the version we know today is even younger than that.In this episode, we're going back to the beginning. Before we can t...
How Retirement Is Changing — And Why Your Plan Must Evolve
Get the free book here: https://www.the401kwakeupcall.com/bookRetirement is changing faster than most people realize — and many plans are still built around assumptions that no longer apply.In this episode, I walk through how th...
Why Your 401k Isn’t Enough — And How Real Wealth Gets Built
Get the free book here: http://www.the401kwakeupcall.com/bookMost people assume their 401(k) is supposed to handle their entire retirement — but it was never designed to carry the full ...
I’m Launching a Game Changer in 2026 – Are You Ready
There’s a lot of negativity online right now — from news cycles to social media doomscrolling — and it’s convincing people that the future is bleak. I don’t buy that. In today’s episode, I’m sharing why I’m choosing to be aggressively optimisti...
3 Major Problems With Your 401(k) (And How to Fix Them)
For decades, the 401(k) has been treated as the cornerstone of retirement planning. But what if it’s not the perfect solution we’ve all been told it is?In this episode, I take a closer look at the three biggest downsides of the 401(k)—a...
The Missing Piece Most Financial Plans Overlook
Think “tax planning” sounds boring or optional? Think again.In this episode, I unpack why proactive tax planning has become one of the most important—and overlooked—parts of a strong financial plan. You’ll learn how changing tax laws, r...
The 401(k) Benefits — The Very Short List
The 401(k) might be the most common retirement plan in America — but its “benefits” aren’t as impressive as they seem. In this episode, I revisit the traditional 401(k), explain what actually makes it valuable, and why that list is shorter than...
How an Accident in 1978 Created the 401(k) — and Changed Retirement Forever
The 401(k) was never meant to exist — but it changed retirement forever. In this episode, I explain the history of the 401(k), how it started as a small section of the 1978 Revenue Act, and the story of Ted Benna — the man who saw an opportunit...
Why Your 401(k) Needs a Self Directed Brokerage Account
Retirement as we know it is actually a very new idea. From the early days of Social Security to company pensions and now the 401k, the system has changed a lot - but not always for the better. In this episode, I explain why the modern 401k isn’...
Angel Studios Goes Public — A Victory for Everyday Investors
Angel Studios has been in the spotlight for its Regulation A offering — a way for everyday investors to put money into a company they believe in. While other Reg A offerings, like Picasso, have struggled to raise funds, Angel Studios hit their ...
The 401k Secret Wall Street Hopes You Never Find
Most people think a 401k limits them to a small list of mutual funds and target-date options — but that’s not the whole story. In this episode, I explain how a self-directed brokerage account (SDBA) can expand your 401k investment options, give...
The Lie Behind ‘The Next Big Thing’
Investors are constantly told to chase the “next big thing” — whether it’s Bitcoin, AI, or the latest hot stock. In this episode, I break down why that mindset leads to bad decisions and unnecessary anxiety. Instead of falling for hype and comp...
Angel Studios' $220 Investment EXPOSED
Investment isn’t just about stocks - it can mean IPOs, SPACs, or the new wave of Regulation A offerings. In this episode, I break down how these capital-raising methods work, why Regulation A is gaining traction, and the hidden risks investors ...
Batman and Financial Predictions: Heroes or Villains?
Financial “gurus” love making bold crash predictions — but they’re almost always wrong. In this episode, I break down the track records of Robert Kiyosaki and Harry Dent, exposing the harm caused by constant doom-and-gloom forecasting. Instead ...
The Truth About Wall Street: Protecting Your Financial Future
In this episode, I break down the investment philosophy we stand behind—why stock picking doesn’t work, why market timing is a lie, and what actually builds wealth.I’ll also unpack a big tax update for retirees and share why this show h...
5 Months Left - Are You Ready to Finish the Year Strong?
In this episode of the Wealth Wise Women Podcast, we dive into the importance of taking stock of your year as we move into the final five months. Whether you’ve celebrated wins, weathered uncertainty, or faced challenges, now is the perfect tim...
Bills, Bubbles, and Bets
In this episode of the Wealth Wise Women Podcast, we examine the market’s recovery since the March 2025 tariff-driven drop and the media’s role in shaping investor sentiment. We discuss signs of a possible bubble in AI-related stocks and compar...
Money & Emotions: How Women Take Back Control
Welcome back to the Wealth Wise Women Podcast! In this episode, we’re diving deep into the emotional and societal landscape of women and spending. Why are women more likely to overspend emotionally than men? How does capitalism fuel our financi...
Why Your Brain Is Sabotaging Your Financial Future
Most of us aren’t wired to think long-term — especially when it comes to money. In this episode of the Wealth Wise Women Podcast, we break down why your brain naturally craves instant gratification, how society fuels the “buy now” mindset, and ...
The Ultimate Financial Empowerment Kit for Women
Are you ready to take charge of your financial journey? In this episode of Wealth Wise Woman, discover our brand-new FREE Financial Empowerment Kit for Women — packed with practical guides like Suddenly Single: A Widow’s Guide to a Secure Retir...
Social Security Cuts Coming Sooner Than You Think
The Social Security crisis is no longer a distant problem—it’s arriving in 2034, a full year earlier than expected. In this Wealth Wise Women Podcast episode, we break down the truth behind recent headlines, the bills in Congress that claim to ...