What The Finance (WTF) Podcast
With a combined 45 years experience and expertise, Tracie Lampson and Rahnie Sandhu sit down with guests of all areas of life to talk finance, retirement, and all things money. With many laughs along the way, we guarantee you will leave every episode with a new view on finance that will truly make you say, "WTF".
Episodes
57 episodes
E55: The Biggest Retirement Scam No One is Talking About
What’s up, WTF fam?! Tracie Lampson & Rahnie Sandhu are back, and this week, we’re exposing one of the biggest retirement scams hiding in plain sight. 🚨⚠️ What if we told you… your money isn’t really yours?⚠️ What if your financ...
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Episode 55
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1:08:28
E54: The Truth About Women and Financial Planning
In Episode 54, we’re cutting through the noise and tackling a major issue—why women are still being excluded from financial planning. From outdated policies to pay gaps and career breaks, we break down the challenges and, more importantly, how ...
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Episode 54
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1:00:59
E53: The Retirement Rebellion
🔥 The Retirement Rebellion: Why Traditional Retirement Planning No Longer Works 🔥Today, we’re flipping the script on everything you thought you knew about retirement! Is the traditional retirement playbook setting you up for failure? We’...
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Episode 53
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1:08:17
E52: The Rule of 100: Smart or Outdated?!
🔥 On today’s episode: We’re tackling the Rule of 100 — a classic retirement planning guideline. But does it still hold up in today’s financial world? 🤔 We’re breaking it down, looking at modern adjustments, and figuring out if this old-school s...
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Episode 52
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1:06:48
E51: Will Your Retirement Survive the Next Market Crash?
If you could go back to 2007, knowing what was about to happen… what would you do differently? That’s the big question we’re tackling today as we dive into market corrections, retirement planning, and the hard lessons from the 2008 fi...
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Episode 51
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55:47
E50: Will Your Money Outlive You?
Welcome to our golden milestone, EPISODE 50! 🎉 Today, we're tackling one of retirement's most nerve-wracking questions: *What if you outlive your money?* 😱 Longevity is a gift—but one that comes with a hefty price tag if you're not prepared. &n...
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Episode 50
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E49: Age-Gap Couples and Retirement: What You Need to Know
HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE! 🎉 Welcome to 2025 and our first episode of the year! 🥂 We’re kicking off the season with a bang, diving into the fascinating and sometimes tricky world of age-gap relationships and retirement planning. 💕⏳Today,...
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Episode 49
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E48: New Year, New Goals: A Financial Recap
🎉 HAPPY NEW YEAR’S EVE-EVE, WTF FAM! 🎉Welcome back to What The Finance Podcast, the one and only show that will truly make you say, “WTF?!” 💸 In episode 48, Tracie Lampson and Rahnie Sandhu are kicking off the New Year spirit with “New ...
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Episode 48
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E47: Holiday Cheer Without Financial Fear
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS WTF FAMILY! 🎙️ Today, we’re tackling the holiday season head-on by discussing “Holiday Cheer Without Financial Fear”. 🎄💰The holiday season brings joy and togetherness ✨, but it also comes with a hefty ...
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Episode 47
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E46: Season of Giving - Financial Gifts That Keep on Giving 🎁
Welcome to Episode 46 of What The Finance (WTF) Podcast. Join us as we get into the holiday spirit with a twist! While everyone’s out buying the latest gadgets and gift cards, we’re focusing on financial gifts that grow over time. Think annuiti...
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Episode 46
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E45: Social Security Optimization Strategies
Happy Monday finance fam! It’s time for another episode of What the Finance with your hosts Tracie Lampson and Rahnie Sandhu! ✨ In this episode, we’re breaking down Social Security strategies for married, divorced, and widowed folk...
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Episode 45
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E44: Sandwich Generation and Feminism
Welcome to Episode 44 of the What The Finance podcast! Today, we're diving into the sandwich generation—those juggling the responsibilities of caring for both their kids and aging parents. It's a tough spot to be in, and we’ll explore the finan...
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Episode 44
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E43: Bonus Products, Big Dreams and Christmas Decor, oh my!
In Episode 43 of the What The Finance (WTF) Podcast, we dive into the world of bonus products—are they really as good as they seem? 💰 Join us as we break down what these products are and how to figure out if they’re worth your time and money 💸&...
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Episode 43
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E42: Advisor Bullies and the Election
Get ready for Episode 42 of What The Finance! We’re tackling the issue of financial advisor bullies—those who make it hard to leave their services without a guilt trip. If you’ve ever felt stuck, this discussion is for you! We also explore a re...
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Episode 42
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1:16:58
E41: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL and ZOMBIE ACCOUNTS
Get ready for a spooktacular episode of the What The Finance (WTF) Podcast! 🎃 In our HALLOWEEN SPECIAL, we’re diving into the eerie world of retirement finance! Ever heard of ZOMBIE ACCOUNTS? 🧟♂️ Those dusty old 401ks might be lur...
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Episode 41
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E40: Income Gaps and Menendez Brothers
Are you aware of the retirement income gap? In this exciting episode 40, we break down what it is and how it could impact your finances. We also offer prospects a new worksheet - find out how to access it within E40. Rahnie and Tracie return wi...
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Episode 40
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47:47
E39: Retirement Blues and Battling Boredom
Welcome back to E39 of What The Finance (WTF) Podcast! This week, we’re tackling the topic of boredom in retirement. It’s not all beach days and relaxation for everyone, and we’re here to discuss the challenges some retirees face. Rahnie and Tr...
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Episode 39
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43:29
E38: Retirement Scenarios and Weather Manipulation
Dive into Episode 38 of What The Finance Podcast, where Tracie and Rahnie break down the crucial impact of retirement timing on your financial returns. This episode is packed with insights that could change how you view your retirement strategy...
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Episode 38
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E37: Market Volatility and Good Manners
Dive into the latest episode of WTF, where we tackle the pressing issues of market volatility and retirement planning in Episode 37: Market Volatility and Good Manners! Discover strategies to mitigate market risk and learn how the "Power of Zer...
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Episode 37
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59:45
E36: The Impact of "Low Fees" on Your Retirement Investments
Dive into Episode 36 of What The Finance Podcast, where we break down the impact of fees in retirement investment vehicles. Discover how just a 1% fee can seriously eat into your savings and learn about Fixed Index Annuities, which offer a zero...
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Episode 36
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43:47
E35: Understanding Tax Obligations in Retirement
Welcome to Episode 35 of What The Finance podcast, where we unravel the complexities of taxes in retirement. This episode covers essential topics like managing retirement income, understanding social security taxes, tax implications on qualifie...
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Episode 35
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52:04
E34: The Five Challenges of Retirement
Welcome to Episode 34 of the What The Finance (WTF) Podcast! This week, we tackle the FIVE Challenges of Retirement. Discover how to turn potential pitfalls into opportunities for growth and happiness in your golden years. We’re also excited to...
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Episode 34
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E33: 5 Investing Facts You've (Probably) Never Heard
Welcome to What The Finance (WTF) E33, where hosts Rahnie and Tracie unravel FIVE investing facts that are sure to surprise even the most seasoned investors! Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode is packed with i...
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Episode 33
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52:05
E32: College Funding and The Olympics
Jump into Episode 32 of WTF, where we unravel the mysteries of college endowments and their staggering funding advantages over K-12 schools. Discover the reasons behind the disparity in 401k and Roth IRA contribution limits, and whether your li...
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Episode 32
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1:04:37
E31: Inflation Proof Pizza and Market Crash?!
Get ready for a wild ride with Episode 31 of the WTF Podcast, where we dive deep into the chaos of inheritance and the shocking reality of a market crash that’s leaving parents scrambling to afford groceries while shelling out for school suppli...
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Episode 31
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