The Financial Translator
Kirk Kreikemeier, CFP® and Principal Advisor of Pebble Valley Wealth Management, gives his guidance and opinion on financial, market, and economic topics to help listeners move from confusion to confidence. Visit our website at pvwealthmgt.com.
Episodes
5 hours ago
5 hours ago
23 min
It’s that time of year. Don’t just click on last year’s options - take a closer look and pick up some value.
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Oct 6, 2026
Oct 6, 2026
19 min
This episode provides a market update through September 30, 2026! Want to learn more about this? Head over to our recent blog post for more information, including graphs and visuals to walk you through this market update.
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Sep 22, 2026
Sep 22, 2026
19 min
College financing has entered a new chapter. While the new rules simplify the system, they raise the stakes for early planning around loan access, borrower responsibility, and long-term cash flow.
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Sep 3, 2026
Sep 3, 2026
20 min
This episode provides a market update through August 31, 2026! Want to learn more about this? Head over to our recent blog post for more information, including graphs and visuals to walk you through this market update.
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Aug 20, 2026
Aug 20, 2026
24 min
Investing beyond a bank account, Roth vs. Traditional IRA, inflation impact on my Chipotle run and good vs. bad debt.
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Aug 4, 2026
Aug 4, 2026
14 min
This episode provides a market update through July 31, 2026! Want to learn more about this? Head over to our recent blog post for more information, including graphs and visuals to walk you through this market update.
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Jul 17, 2026
Jul 17, 2026
21 min
Expected college expenses, how to pay for them and savings v. investing.
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Jul 3, 2026
Jul 3, 2026
19 min
This episode provides a market update through June 30, 2026! Want to learn more about this? Head over to our recent blog post for more information, including graphs and visuals to walk you through this market update.
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Jun 19, 2026
Jun 19, 2026
27 min
SS and Medicare Trust Funds are projected to hit $0 in less than eight years. Payroll taxes will continue, but only cover 83% and 89% of benefits. Here is an overview of these programs in a Q&A format.
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Jun 2, 2026
Jun 2, 2026
19 min
This episode provides a market update through May 31, 2026! Want to learn more about this? Head over to our recent blog post for more information, including graphs and visuals to walk you through this market update.
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