Common Sense Financial Podcast

Brian Skrobonja talks about the true meaning of purpose in retirement. He shares why aligning your financial strategy with your life’s purpose is key to a fulfilling retirement and how purpose, not j…

What comes to mind when you think about retiring? Is it enjoying your "golden years?"

That's an outdated approach, says today's guest Dean Jackson!

He joins host Brian Skrobonja to discuss a new way …

In this podcast episode, Brian Skrobonja takes us on a thought-provoking journey through the evolving concept of retirement. As we dive into the past, present, and future of retirement, Brian helps u…

You can live without saving money, and you can live with debt, but you cannot live without cash flow. In fact, if you want your personal finance to flourish, cash flow is a key element you need to fo…

Brian Skrobonja answers some of the most frequently asked questions about finances and investing.

He covers how successful people approach liquidity, why traditional emergency funds may not be the be…

In this podcast episode, Brian shares his remarkable journey from his parents' middle-class immigrant background to achieving financial freedom through decades of learning and building businesses.

He…

In this episode we talk about the importance of using key performance indicators beyond just investment performance to gauge the health of one's retirement plan.

There are five crucial data points th…

In this episode on Certificates of Deposit (CDs) as investments, we talk about the nuanced decision-making involved in purchasing CDs and whether or not CDs are good investments, particularly in a ri…

In this episode, we delve into the link between overall retirement quality and the confidence you have in your financial plan. We emphasize how a well-designed retirement strategy tailored to your ne…

Brian Skrobonja breaks down the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). 

He covers how retirees can strategically use their lump sum to create long…

The complexity of Social Security calculations can cause some confusion around when someone eligible should file and claim their benefit. There are a lot of variables to consider and acronyms to deci…

If you tune into social media, there are a lot of influencers and gurus peddling one-size-fits-all financial advice and unfortunately plenty of investors base their strategies on what these people re…

Most business owners come into the financial game as the quarterback. They’re telling their CPA and financial advisor what they need and when they need it instead of working as a team to plan out a c…

Brian Skrobonja discusses the crucial role a well-defined investing strategy plays in making smarter financial decisions.

He covers ways to create an investing framework you can follow, why blindly t…

Entrepreneurs by nature are continuously occupied with running their business and wearing multiple hats throughout the day just to keep things running smoothly. Unfortunately, that leads entrepreneur…

High income professionals face a unique situation when it comes to their retirement. You have the dual challenge of having your money tied up in your investments and also looming tax burdens once you…

The concept of investing is often associated only with money and the pursuit of wealth, but this Annuities are a popular thing these days… why is that the case?

And are they a valid option for those …

The concept of investing is often associated only with money and the pursuit of wealth, but this fails to capture the true essence of investing.

An ideal future isn’t encapsulated by a stack of $100 …

Brian Skrobonja goes through the five questions you need to answer to gauge how prepared you are for retirement.

He covers the benefits of having a detailed income plan, how to design a comprehensive…

Many people accumulate their wealth in a bank or a long-term investment, and this may create problems.

But there is a different strategy.

In this new episode of the Common Sense Financial Podcast, ho…