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Money isn’t just numbers... it’s emotion, communication, and the life you’re building together.

On this show, Michele Stewart of Capital Financial and Morgan Patrick bring their real-life partnership to the mic. As a married couple, they explore the intersection of love, life, money, and retirement—what it takes to plan well, communicate better, and move forward with clarity.

Each episode blends practical financial insight with honest conversations about relationships, goals, and the decisions that shape your future. From retirement planning and income strategies to navigating big life transitions, they break it down in a way that’s approachable, real, and actually useful.

No jargon. No lectures. Just smart conversations about building something that lasts.

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Each week, Coach Pete and his team bring you insightful conversations and practical strategies designed to help you maximize your retirement savings. From America's 401K Show and Financial Safari to The Parker Holland Show and Unfiltered Retirement, our lineup offers valuable guidance and fresh perspectives to navigate today's financial landscape.

Catch our family of radio shows every weekend across the country on stations including Mix 101.5 WRAL, FM 106.1 WTKK, and AM 680 WPTF, or stream anytime on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Alexa, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts!

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The 22 Step Total Retirement Plan
Free Retirement Planning Guide
The 22-Step Total Retirement Plan is a retirement planning guide designed to help pre-retirees and retirees make informed decisions about retirement income, Social Security, taxes, healthcare, legacy planning, and long-term financial security.

Retirement planning often involves decisions about income, investments, Social Security, taxes, healthcare costs, and estate planning. This guide organizes those topics into a clear, step-by-step framework designed to help simplify the retirement planning process.

The 22-Step Total Retirement Plan helps individuals and couples create a more structured approach to retirement by addressing key financial decisions before and during retirement.

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    Understand healthcare costs, Medicare considerations, long-term care planning, and funding strategies that may impact retirement.

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    Explore tax-efficient retirement strategies, withdrawal planning, charitable giving, estate planning considerations, and ways to help preserve wealth for future generations.

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Planning for retirement doesn’t have to be complicated — especially when you have the right tools at your fingertips. At Capital Financial, we’ve designed Visionary Engines to help you take control of your financial future with confidence and clarity.

These powerful retirement calculators do more than crunch numbers — they give you insight. Whether you're exploring when to retire, how much you'll need, or how long your savings will last, our tools guide you every step of the way.

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