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

Mar 19, 2026
Mar 19, 2026
23 min
Free money is good – from both Treasury and individual donors – but be sure to consider existing alternative accounts for new deposits.
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Mar 5, 2026
Mar 5, 2026
24 min
This episode provides a market update through February 28, 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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Feb 25, 2026
Feb 25, 2026
20 min
The key documents your accountant needs – and yes, there is still time for contributions to impact the 2025 tax year.

Feb 6, 2026
Feb 6, 2026
18 min
This episode provides a market update through January 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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Jan 22, 2026
Jan 22, 2026
18 min
Tax planning is a year-round topic. Be sure to incorporate the new OBBBA changes.
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Jan 9, 2026
Jan 9, 2026
24 min
This episode provides a market update through December 31, 2025! 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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Dec 17, 2025
Dec 17, 2025
4 min
Here is my traditional holiday post. Happy Holidays!
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Dec 5, 2025
Dec 5, 2025
21 min
This episode provides a market update through November 30, 2025! 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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Nov 18, 2025
Nov 18, 2025
25 min
Not all tax planning moves can wait until next spring. Here are some things to consider now.

Nov 8, 2025
Nov 8, 2025
26 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.



