Get Ready: Before Life Happens Podcast
Get Ready: Before Life Happens brings together diverse voices, guides, and changemakers from around the world who are helping people and professionals navigate life’s what-ifs with clarity, integrity and confidence.
Hosted by Financial Readiness Advocate Tony Steuer, the show explores the insights, stories, and tools that strengthen financial readiness and reshape how we think about money, life, aging, caregiving, resilience, and purpose.
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Episodes
236 episodes
Money Made Easy
🎙 On this episode of Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast, I’m joined by Rishi Vamdatt, the teenage creator of Easy Peasy Finance — a multi-award-winning platform making financial literacy fun and accessible for kids, parents, an...
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College Planning Made Simple for Divorced & Widowed Parents
🎙️ On this episode of Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast, I spoke with Vicki Vollweiler, founder of College Financial Prep and author of College Planning for Divorced and Widowed Parents, about how families can save money on ...
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How to Build the Investor’s Edge: Smarter Choices in Risk and Reward
On this episode of the Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast, I spoke with Joseph Pach—author of Building The Investors Edge and Chief Investment Officer of Corcovado Investment Advisors—about building stronger financial decision-making ...
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Scammers (and How to Outsmart Them)
On this episode of the Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast, I spoke with Cameron Huddleston, Cathy Sikorski and Neil Granger about The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Scammers.⚠️ The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Scammers
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Elevating Financial Voices: Building Community & Credibility with The Plutus Awards
On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Harlan Landes, founder of The Plutus Foundation and The Plutus Awards, about building community and the world of financial content creation. 💡 <...
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Rethinking Community, Caregiving & Financial Planning with the Midlife Concierge
On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Merridith Gonzalez, the Midlife Concierge, about how we can all reimagine midlife with honesty, curiosity, and connection—while preparing for the caregiving and financ...
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The Power of Money Conversations: Emotions Over Dollars
On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with BatSheva Goldstein, creator of the Financial Date Discussion Cards, about why money conversations are really about trust—not just dollars.💡 Key Insights:...
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What Parenting Can Teach Us About Money
Changing the way we think (and talk) about money—by connecting parenting, patience, and lifelong learning.💡 Key Insights:Parenting skills and money management share the same foundations: patience, long-term ...
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The Power of Financial Knowledge: Making Confident, Stress-Free Money Decisions
On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Miguel Ferreira, creator of the Finance For All program, about why financial literacy is the foundation for making confident, informed decisions—and how it helps reduce stress, increa...
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Empowering First-Generation Women with Financial Confidence
On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Linda Ta Yonemoto, financial literacy advocate and educator, about helping first-generation women build wealth, gain confidence, and create financial legacies.<...
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Beneath the Surface: Understanding the Psychology Behind Your Financial Decisions
🎙️ On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Ashley Quamme, Financial Behavior Officer and host of The Planning & Beyond Podcast, about the hidden forces behind our financial decisions—and how under...
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Empowered to Invest: Helping Women Build Wealth on Their Own Terms
On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Sandy Yong, award-winning author of The Money Master, about empowering women through financial fluency.💡 Key Takeaways:🔹 It’s important for ...
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Retirement Health Planning: How to Reduce Costs and Extend Your Health Span
🙌 On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Xavier Serrano, Founder and CEO of Marqi Medical about improving our health span so we can more fully enjoy our golden years.💡 Key Takeaways:🔹 Asking...
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The Awakened Investor: How Self-Awareness Transforms Our Relationship with Money
On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Tim “Jai” Baker, founder of Luminous Wealth and author of The Awakened Investor, about how self-awareness and personal agency can reshape our relationship with money.
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Listening, Trust & Curiosity: What Improv Teaches Us About Money
On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Katherine Pomerantz, Rhianna Basore, and Joe Saul-Sehy about how the principles of improv can help us become better listeners, more engaged communicators, and more confident decision-...
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How AI Is Transforming Financial Planning and Enhancing Client Relationships
On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Lily Vittayarukskul, co-founder of Waterlily, and Sumedha Rai, AI strategist, about how AI is reshaping financial planning—from enhancing advisor-client relationships to helping prote...
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Purpose-Driven Retirement: Why You Need a Mission Statement for Your Next Chapter
On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with John Kailunas—author, podcast host, and CEO of Regal Holdings of America—about how creating a retirement mission statement helps you define your purpose after work.&...
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Beyond the Numbers: How Psychology Unlocks Better Financial Decisions
On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Derek Hagen, author and Director of Education and Communication at Money Quotient, about the connection between life, psychology, and financial planning. Derek ...
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How Couples Can Turn Money Conflicts into Connection
On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Prudence Zhu, author of A Couple’s Guide to Money: Grow Closer, Dream Bigger, Thrive Together and founder of Enso Financial, about how couples can transform m...
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Knowing Yourself, Knowing Your Worth: Define Value on Your Own Terms
On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Marla Sofer, Founder & CEO of Knomee and host of the Knowing Me, Knowing You podcast, about how self-awareness transforms our relationship with money—and ho...
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Redefining Success for Women in Finance: The Power of Your Network
On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Cameo Roberson and Kari Ellis, co-authors of Beyond the Broker, about how women can find success in financial services by embracing independence, leaning...
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Beyond the Mirage: Rethinking the American Dream and Financial Equity
On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Ashlyn Brooks—financial content writer about how understanding your financial starting point is essential to building a more secure future. We explored the realities behind affordabil...
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Stop Tying Self-Worth to Net Worth: Making Money Feel More Human
On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Shannon Lee Simmons—author, financial planner, and founder of The New School of Finance—about how we can bring more compassion, flexibility, and real-life perspectiv...
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The Double-Edged Sword of Longevity: Rethinking Aging and Financial Security
On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Michael Banner, host of the 62WhoKnew Podcast, about the double-edged sword of longer lifespans—and what it means for how we plan, spend, and protect our financial f...
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