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| Oct 1 | #92 |
About the show
Michael Makes Sense cuts through the noise of personal finance with clear, practical conversations designed to help you make more confident decisions about your financial future.
Hosted by Michael Widlake, Founder of Commonwealth Guardians, the show tackles the real questions people have about money, retirement, investing, financial planning, risk, and the decisions that can shape the years ahead.
From When will I be able to retire? and Will I run out of money? to Do I really need a financial advisor?, Michael takes complicated financial topics and explains them in a way that is straightforward, approachable, and easy to understand.
You’ll also hear questions from listeners facing the same financial concerns many of us have, along with conversations about what to consider before making some of life’s biggest financial decisions.
Michael Makes SenseCommon Sense Answers in Uncommon Financial Times.
Real questions. Clear answers. Conversations that make sense.
Learn more at MichaelMakesSense.com.
Latest episodes
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Are Taxes the Hidden Shortfall in Your Retirement Plan? | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 05
September 27, 2026 · 13 minYou may know how much you’ve saved for retirement, but do you know how much of it you’ll actually get to keep?In Episode 05 of Michael Makes Sense, Michael takes a closer look at one of the most overlooked parts of retirement planning…
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Should I Be Worried About Social Security Running Out? | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 03
September 16, 2026 · 8 minIs Social Security really running out of money, and should you be worried about what that means for your retirement? In Episode 03 of Michael Makes Sense, Michael Widlake, Founder of Commonwealth Guardians, takes on one of the biggest…
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The PILL Method: How to Pay Off Debt Faster | Don Daniel | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 04
September 3, 2026 · 15 minCan you really pay off debt faster without simply throwing more money at it? On Episode 04 of Michael Makes Sense, Michael Widlake sits down with Don Daniel, founder and creator of The P.I.L.L. Method®, to talk about a different way of…
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When will I actually be able to retire? | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 02
August 20, 2026 · 11 minIn Episode 02 of Michael Makes Sense, Michael Widlake, Founder of Commonwealth Guardians, discusses some of the biggest questions people face as they approach retirement: • How do I know when I can afford to retire? • What happens if I…
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The Role of a Financial Planner | Do You Really Need One? | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 01
August 13, 2026 · 12 minDo you really need a financial planner if you’re already doing a good job managing your money? In the premiere episode of Michael Makes Sense, Michael Widlake, Founder of Commonwealth Guardians, breaks down the role of a financial…