No lectures. No fluff. Just real talk about life and money. A fun personal finance podcast for people who want straight answers without the jargon. The show starts with a quick real-life moment — something funny, frustrating, or relatable — and then connects it to how we actually think about money. Retirement, investing, taxes, spending, or just everyday financial decisions — this isn’t about being perfect. It’s about understanding your money in plain English and making smarter choices without feeling overwhelmed.
Clarity Check: www.sagepathfa.com/clarity When an adult child faces a financial crisis, the instinct to help often clashes with the need to protect your own retirement. In this episode, we explore how to navigate these emotional waters without compromising your future. You will learn how to assess the actual financial gap, establish boundaries with your partner, and determine the critical difference between a gift and a loan. We also discuss providing non-cash support and the importance of do...
8 Oct 2026
Medicare Open Enrollment: Please Don’t Just Hit Renew
Clarity Check: www.sagepathfa.com/clarity Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 through December 7, and doing nothing can be a perfectly valid choice — after you actually review what’s changing. Jason breaks down the five things to check before keeping or changing coverage. No alphabet-soup lecture. Just a calm yearly review before January shows up with surprises.
30 Sept 2026
Who Gets Your Money? You Might Want to Check
Clarity Check: sagepathfa.com/clarity You can have a beautiful estate plan and still leave behind a financial mess if your beneficiary designations are stale, missing, or inconsistent. Jason explains why retirement accounts and other beneficiary forms deserve their own review, which life events should trigger an update, and a simple checklist to make sure the people you intend to receive an account are actually the people named on it.
28 Aug 2026
13 Social Security 62, 67, or 70? No Pressure
Clarity Check: www.sagepathfa.com/clarity Social Security can start as early as 62, but that does not make 62 the right answer — and waiting until 70 is not automatically smarter either. Jason breaks down the real decision: monthly income, longevity, work, taxes, spouse and survivor considerations, and how Social Security fits with the rest of your retirement plan.
13 Aug 2026
Stop Guessing Your Retirement Number
Clarity Check: www.sagepathfa.com/clarity Everyone wants “the number” — the magic amount that means you're officially okay to retire. In this episode, Jason breaks down why that one-size-fits-all number is mostly a myth, the real questions that actually build your number, and how to stop Googling your way into a panic. No spreadsheets required. Just a plain-English framework for figuring out how much is actually enough.
30 Jul 2026
All In or Ease In?
Clarity Check: sagepathfa.com/clarity Got cash to invest but nervous about putting it in all at once? In this episode, Jason breaks down lump-sum investing versus dollar-cost averaging in plain English: what the math says, what your nervous system says, and how to build a process you can actually stick with.
16 Jul 2026
The Midyear Reality Check
Clarity Check: sagepathfa.com/clarity We're halfway through 2026 — a new Fed chair, oil price spikes, and an AI spending boom that's reshaping everything. In this midyear check-in, Jason breaks down what actually happened in the first half, what to expect for the back half, and why "more of the same, but bumpier" might be the most honest forecast anyone can give you.
2 Jul 2026
What the Fuchs Should You Do During a Market Drop?
Clarity Check: sagepathfa.com/clarity Markets drop. Headlines scream. Your nervous system starts shopping for bad decisions. In this episode, Jason explains what the Fuchs to actually do during a market downturn: check your buckets, revisit your plan, rebalance with rules, decide whether extra cash is truly investable, and stop feeding the panic machine.
22 Jun 2026
SPECIAL: What Matters When Everything Stops
Clarity Check: sagepathfa.com/clarity This is not the episode Jason planned on recording. After a serious skydiving accident in France, multiple fractures, four surgeries, and a long trip home, Jason shares an honest update on what happened, what recovery looks like, and the clarity that comes when life suddenly stops. This episode is about gratitude, faith, family, resilience, and remembering what actually matters before life forces you to.
4 Jun 2026
Should You Pay Off the Mortgage Before Retirement?
Clarity Check: sagepathfa.com/clarity Should you pay off your mortgage before retirement, keep the payment, or split the difference? In this episode, Jason breaks down the plain-English decision framework: cash flow, interest rate, liquidity, taxes, and confidence. No debt-free religion. No spreadsheet cosplay. Just a cleaner way to decide what actually makes your retirement plan stronger.
21 May 2026
How to Invest Without Watching the Market Every Day
Clarity Check: sagepathfa.com/clarity If your investing plan requires constant attention, it’s not a plan — it’s a hobby. In this episode, Jason breaks down how to invest in plain English without obsessing over headlines. You’ll learn a simple default approach, how to automate contributions, and the rules that keep you from panic-selling when markets get noisy.
7 May 2026
Cash vs Investing: Where Should Your Next Dollar Go?
Clarity Check: sagepathfa.com/clarity You built your cash cushion. Great. Now the real question is: where should your next dollar go — cash, debt, retirement accounts, or investing? In this episode, Jason gives you a simple “job + home” framework so you stop guessing. You’ll learn how to separate money for now / soon / later, how to choose the right account for each bucket, and the most common mistakes that keep people stuck in cash (or investing money they’ll need too soon).
23 Apr 2026
How Much Cash Should You Really Keep on Hand?
Clarity Check: sagepathfa.com/clarity Cash vs investing isn’t really a math question — it’s a stress question. In this episode, Jason breaks down how much cash you should keep on hand, how to stop guessing, and the simple “now / soon / later” framework that makes this decision calm and obvious. You’ll walk away with clear rules for an emergency fund, short-term goals, and investing — without hoarding cash or taking risks you can’t stick with.
9 Apr 2026
Roth vs Traditional 401(k): Which One Actually Makes Sense for You?
Clarity Check: https://www.sagepathfa.com/clarity Should you contribute to a Roth 401(k) or a Traditional 401(k)? In this episode, Jason breaks down what each one actually does, where people get tripped up, and the simple questions that can help you make a cleaner decision. No tax jargon. No overcomplicating it. Just a plain-English framework for picking the one that makes sense for your life right now.
26 Mar 2026
I’m Doing Fine… So Why Don’t I Feel Sure?
Clarity Check: sagepathfa.com/clarity You can have a good income, money in the bank, and retirement accounts growing—and still feel that low-level “are we actually okay?” stress. In this episode, Jason explains why that happens (it’s usually missing clarity, not missing money) and gives a simple framework—buckets, rules, and a quick checklist—to calm the noise and make clean decisions.
5 Mar 2026
Old 401(k): Leave It, Move It, or Screw It Up?
Clarity Check: sagepathfa.com/clarity In this episode, Jason breaks down what to do with an old 401(k) after changing jobs or retiring. You’ll learn the four main options (leave it, move it to a new employer plan, roll it into an IRA, or cash it out), the biggest mistakes that can create taxes or unnecessary fees, and a simple checklist to help you make a clean decision—without guessing or overcomplicating it.
19 Feb 2026
Tax Planning Isn't Over Yet
Filing your taxes feels like the finish line. But it’s usually the starting point for the decisions that matter most. In this episode of What the Fuchs, Jason explains why tax planning doesn’t end after you file, and why asking “What decisions exist?” leads to calmer, more confident choices than asking “What can I do?” No urgency. No hacks. Just perspective.
5 Feb 2026
How Policy Decisions Are Shaping Markets in 2026
January is noisy — especially in the markets. In this market update, Jason Fuchs cuts through the headlines and breaks down what’s actually changing, what isn’t, and how to think about 2026 without overreacting. We cover the economy, the Fed, AI, stock market leadership, bonds, the U.S. dollar, commodities, and why volatility is a normal part of investing. No predictions. No hype. Just context — so you can stay grounded and focused on the long term.
22 Jan 2026
Trailer | What the Fuchs — Real Talk. Smart Money. No Jargon.
Money is confusing. Headlines are loud. What the Fuchs is a plain-English money podcast hosted by Jason Fuchs, founder of Sage Path Financial Advisors. We talk about markets, money, and real-life financial decisions — without jargon or lectures. If you want clarity without the noise, you’re in the right place. Don’t overcomplicate it.
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