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Upticks: A Financial Planning & Investment Podcast

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#97#113#128#144#159Chart rankOct 15Oct 18Oct 21Oct 24Oct 27#130Episode released Oct 16: Social Security Could Face Cuts in 2032. Should You Claim Early?Episode released Oct 21: How We Pick Stocks: Falcon's CIO on AI, Earnings, and Market Risks
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Latest episodes

  • How We Pick Stocks: Falcon's CIO on AI, Earnings, and Market Risks

    October 21, 2026 · 37 min

    How do investment professionals evaluate individual stocks, and what matters most when deciding whether a company belongs in a portfolio? In this episode of Upticks, Jake Falcon is joined by Falcon Wealth Advisors' Chief Investment…

  • Social Security Could Face Cuts in 2032. Should You Claim Early?

    October 16, 2026 · 40 min

    Should you begin collecting Social Security at 62 because you're concerned about future benefit cuts? In this episode of Upticks, Jake and Cory examine the projected Social Security funding shortfall and what it could mean for people…

  • 5% Treasuries, Higher Rates, and Is Your Home Really an Investment?

    October 7, 2026 · 37 min

    The 10-year Treasury yield is above 5%. Does that mean retirees should reduce stock exposure and rely more heavily on bonds? In this episode of Upticks, Jake and Cory discuss why an attractive Treasury yield does not automatically…

  • How Much Should Your Adult Kids Know About Your Money?

    September 30, 2026 · 37 min

    How much information should parents share with their adult children about money, estate plans, accounts, and a possible inheritance? In this episode of Upticks, Jake and Cory discuss how to prepare family members to step in without…

  • The Fed Raised Rates. Should You Change Your Financial Plan?

    September 23, 2026 · 38 min

    What should someone approaching retirement do after the Federal Reserve raises interest rates? Jake and Cory agree that a single Fed decision should not automatically cause someone to abandon a thoughtfully constructed financial plan…

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  • 529 Plans, Trump Accounts, and Why the Financial System Feels Rigged

    September 16, 2026 · 36 min

    How can parents and grandparents give the next generation a stronger financial starting point? Is the financial system truly rigged—or does it simply reward people who already own assets? And should investors take extraordinary…

  • Socialism, the Fed, and the Hidden Costs of Real Estate Investing

    August 19, 2026 · 38 min

    Can the economics of socialism be discussed without becoming partisan? Should the Federal Reserve hold interest rates steady? And does residential real estate offer the returns many investors assume? In this episode of Upticks, Jake and…

  • 401(k) Rollovers, Private Equity, and Roth Conversions

    August 13, 2026 · 28 min

    What should you do with a 401(k) after leaving an employer? Should private equity be included in workplace retirement plans? And when does a Roth conversion deserve consideration? In this episode of Upticks, Jake and Cory discuss three…

  • Leverage, Concentrated Stock, and Is Early Retirement Overrated?

    August 7, 2026 · 32 min

    What happens when leverage, confidence, and speculation collide? Jake and Cory begin this episode by discussing a highly leveraged hedge fund and the risks of investing with borrowed money. They also explain how options strategies may help…

  • 20 Years of Retirement Planning Taught Me These 5 Things

    July 30, 2026 · 18 min

    What separates a successful retirement plan from one that's simply invested? In this solo episode of Upticks, Jake shares five practical lessons he's learned from more than 20 years of helping clients prepare for retirement. He explains…

  • When Money Stops Changing Your Life

    July 24, 2026 · 39 min

    In this episode, Jake and Cory begin by revisiting the growing conversation around private investments inside 401(k) plans and why they remain skeptical of the trend. They also discuss the rise of index investing and understanding what you…

  • What Can Really Put Retirement at Risk?

    July 17, 2026 · 32 min

    In this episode, Jake and Cory react to a listener-submitted article about proposed 401(k) changes that could make private equity and other alternative investments more accessible. They explain why they believe retirement plans should stay…

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About the show

Welcome to Upticks, your podcast for financial insights. Hosted by Jake Falcon, CRPC® and Cory Bittner, CRPC®, who discuss the philosophy of wealth management, exploring tailored retirement plans, tax strategies, and timely market topics. Join us for concise, understandable discussions that empower your financial literacy. Disclaimer: Securities offered through HighTower Securities, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC, HighTower Advisors, LLC is a SEC registered investment Adviser