THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE

By Chris Galeski

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Hosted by Wealth Advisor Chris Galeski, THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE is a weekly podcast that gives the rundown on what's going on in the current market, how it affects you, and what you can do about it – all designed to fit into your commute. Each week Chris welcomes an expert guest, including Morton Wealth advisors, fund managers, and investment analysts, to break down complex financial topics. Our goal for this podcast is to provide you with the tools to help you navigate this challenging environment, leading to a path of more confident investing. 


Episode Date
The Real Cost of Gifting Money to Your Children
May 08, 2026
Q1 2026 Market Update
Apr 29, 2026
Are You Setting Up Your Teens for Financial Responsibility?
Apr 22, 2026
Tax-Smart Strategies for Charitable Giving
Apr 15, 2026
Cyber Threats You Should Know About
Apr 08, 2026
From Earning to Living: The Retirement Mindset Shift
Apr 01, 2026
Is Paying Off Your Mortgage THAT Important?
Mar 24, 2026
Is Your Retirement Account a Future Tax Bomb?
Mar 18, 2026
Morton's Take on Market Headlines
Mar 10, 2026
Why Generational Diversity Matters in Financial Advice
Mar 04, 2026
Weaving Resiliency with Gold in a Volatile World with VanEck
Feb 24, 2026
Finding Opportunities in Real Estate with KCB
Feb 17, 2026
Asset-Based Lending: Collateral and Downside Protection w/ WhiteHawk
Feb 10, 2026
From Farm to Portfolio: How Food Lending Delivers Cash Flow w/ Proterra
Feb 03, 2026
Q4 2025 Market Update
Jan 29, 2026
How to Evaluate Real Estate Funds
Jan 20, 2026
Building Durable Income Through Diversified Credit with Keystone
Jan 13, 2026
Generating Income Through Real Estate Lending
Jan 06, 2026
Targeting Opportunities in Essential Housing Investments
Dec 16, 2025
Transferring Wealth Wisely
Dec 09, 2025
Finding Purpose in Your Golden Years
Dec 02, 2025
Investing in Whiskey, Marinas & More with Cordillera
Nov 25, 2025
The Realities of Selling Real Estate
Nov 18, 2025
Why It Is Vital to Be a Healthy Skeptic
Nov 13, 2025
You’re Not Alone: How Advisors Can Help After Losing A Spouse
Nov 04, 2025
The Secret to Financial Success: Partnership
Oct 28, 2025
How Do I Pay for My Child’s College Education?
Oct 21, 2025
Navigating Different Retirement Timelines
Oct 07, 2025
Retirement Living: Finding the Right Fit
Sep 30, 2025
Comparing Money Mindsets of Different Generations
Sep 23, 2025
How to Upgrade Your Life And Still Build Wealth
Sep 16, 2025
Financial Advisors React to Rich Dad Poor Dad
Sep 09, 2025
Fed Meetings: Do They Really Matter?
Sep 02, 2025
Why Too Much Cash Can Hurt Your Future
Aug 25, 2025
Gold, Silver, Platinum: Myths vs. Market Realities
Aug 19, 2025
What The One Big Beautiful Bill Means For You
Aug 11, 2025
How to Build a Business That Lasts In a Recession
Jul 29, 2025
Not All Alternatives are Created Equal
Jul 23, 2025
Smart Moves to Prepare for a Recession
Jul 15, 2025
How to Talk To Your Children About Your Wealth
Jul 08, 2025
The Case for Gold: Wealth Protection in Uncertain Times
Jul 01, 2025
Value vs. Cost: How to Evaluate Advisory Fees
Jun 23, 2025
Reckoning with $36 Trillion: Debt, Growth & Market Impacts
Jun 17, 2025
Stock Options & Strategy: Build Wealth Through Equity Compensation
Jun 10, 2025
10 Principles Every Wise Investor Should Follow
Jun 03, 2025
Taxes, Debt & the Future: What the New Budget Bill Means for You
May 23, 2025
Women & Finance | The Next Era
May 20, 2025
An Inside Look at How We Make Investment Decisions
May 13, 2025
Long-Term Care Insurance: Keep, Cancel, or Replace?
May 06, 2025
RMDs Explained: How, When & Why They Matter
Apr 29, 2025
Trump, the Fed, and the Fight Over Interest Rates
Apr 23, 2025
Watch This Before You Move States to Avoid Taxes
Apr 15, 2025
What Financial Advisors Think About "Die with Zero"
Apr 08, 2025
Market Volatility & How We Protect Your Portfolio
Apr 05, 2025
5 Must-Know Travel Tips for Your Next Vacation
Apr 01, 2025
Should You Own or Lease Your Car?
Mar 25, 2025
Money Conversations Every Couple Should Have
Mar 18, 2025
Are Tariffs Making America Stronger or More Expensive?
Mar 11, 2025
2025 Tax Laws: What’s Changing & How to Stay Ahead
Mar 04, 2025
U.S. Stocks Are Expensive – Time to Invest Abroad?
Feb 25, 2025
Protect Yourself From Fraud: Cybersecurity 101
Feb 18, 2025
Beyond the Green: How Pro Golf Led Chris to Finance
Feb 12, 2025
The Hidden Forces Driving Interest Rates & Market Volatility
Feb 04, 2025
Beyond the Hype: The Real Value of Bitcoin According to Nik Bhatia
Jan 28, 2025
Investments that Produce Cash Flow
Jan 21, 2025
California Fires 2025: Next Steps to Take
Jan 14, 2025
Investing Wisely in 2025
Jan 07, 2025
Inherited an IRA? What To Know For 2025
Dec 30, 2024
Hidden Gems in Real Estate Investing
Dec 20, 2024
Time's Running Out: Financial To-Dos Before 2025
Dec 17, 2024
Would You Rather Give to Charity or the IRS?
Dec 10, 2024
Liquidity: Blessing or Curse?
Dec 03, 2024
Replacing Income in Retirement
Nov 25, 2024
New Trends in Investing
Nov 19, 2024
California Housing Market Predictions
Nov 12, 2024
How The Election Impacts Your Investments | The Financial Commute (Ep. 110)
Nov 07, 2024
Boomers vs. Millennials: How Generations Shape Financial Choices | The Financial Commute (Ep. 109)
Oct 29, 2024
Investor Symposium Spotlight: Key Moments with Our CEO Jeff Sarti
Oct 22, 2024
What's Behind the Fed's Interest Rate Cut?
Oct 15, 2024
Medicare 2025: Key Changes & Insights
Oct 08, 2024
How a Family Business Can Build Generational Wealth
Oct 01, 2024
What the Next Generation Should Know About Financial Literacy
Sep 24, 2024
How to Prioritize Tax-Advantaged Accounts for High Earners
Sep 18, 2024
A Financial Guide to Divorce: Tips from an Advisor
Sep 10, 2024
Market Insights and the Election: What to Expect at Our Investor Symposium
Sep 03, 2024
Grant Williams on Investing vs. Speculating in Uncertain Times
Aug 27, 2024
Real Estate FAQ: Investing in a Challenging Market
Aug 20, 2024
How to Build Financial Confidence
Aug 13, 2024
The Stock Market Selloff: Morton's Perspective
Aug 05, 2024
How Much Do I Need to Retire?
Jul 26, 2024
Does Dollar Cost Averaging Work When Investing?
Jul 23, 2024
Behind the Scenes: How Morton Manages Investment Portfolios
Jul 16, 2024
Why Valuations Matter When Investing in Stocks
Jul 09, 2024
Advanced Estate Tax Planning Strategies
Jul 02, 2024
Best Cybersecurity Practices to Guard Your Finances
Jun 25, 2024
What's Next for Interest Rates and Monetary Policy
Jun 18, 2024
Buffett's Bet: Exploring International Investments & Japan
Jun 11, 2024
Market Highs Amid Consumer Struggles
Jun 04, 2024
529 Plans: How to Maximize Benefits
May 28, 2024
The Risk of Taking Social Security Too Early
May 20, 2024
Why Warren Buffett Embraced Taxes By Selling Apple
May 14, 2024
California Real Estate with Mikey Taylor
May 06, 2024
Why Google Advice is Usually Wrong
Apr 30, 2024
How to Manage Risk Amid Geopolitical Unrest & Inflation
Apr 23, 2024
Pitfalls of Selling a Business Without a Plan
Apr 16, 2024
Gold Hitting All Time Highs: Should You Invest?
Apr 09, 2024
Homeowner’s Insurance: Are You Covered From Fire and Flood Risks?
Apr 02, 2024
How Will Realtor Fee Changes Impact Home Buyers and Sellers?
Mar 26, 2024
Estate Tax Changes: Will They Affect You?
Mar 19, 2024
March Economic Highs & Lows: Should Investors Worry?
Mar 12, 2024
8 Ways to Reduce Your Taxes in 2024
Mar 08, 2024
Tech Unicorns: Will Companies Like NVIDIA Last?
Feb 27, 2024
Brokerage vs. RIA: Is There Really a Difference?
Feb 20, 2024
Highs & Hazards: Market Surges and Banking Risks
Feb 13, 2024
What a Resilient Investment Portfolio Means to Us
Feb 06, 2024
Different Ways to Access Real Estate: REITs vs. Private Funds
Jan 31, 2024
Mastering the Balance: Liquidity vs. Illiquidity
Jan 23, 2024
Bitcoin ETFs: What We Think You Should Know
Jan 16, 2024
Generating Income By Lending on Real Estate
Jan 08, 2024
A Year In Review & Looking Ahead
Jan 02, 2024
Bond Alternative: A Smarter Way to Lend to Corporate America
Dec 21, 2023
Generating Attractive Returns Through Creative Private Lending
Dec 19, 2023
A.I.: Possibilities and Pitfalls
Dec 12, 2023
Lending to Out-of-Favor Companies with Substantial Assets
Dec 05, 2023
Decoding Bitcoin: The Future of Crypto
Nov 28, 2023
Across the Pond: Navigating the Expat Financial Journey
Nov 21, 2023
Top Wealth Hacks & Tax Strategies in 2023
Nov 14, 2023
Reviewing a Century of Investment Trends: Small vs. Large Companies
Nov 07, 2023
AI, Bias, and Financial Decision-Making
Oct 31, 2023
Can We Thrive Amidst Uncertainty: War, Rising Rates, and Political Chaos
Oct 24, 2023
Embracing Uncertainty: Insights from the Investor Symposium
Oct 17, 2023
Navigating Financial Turbulence & Inflation with Gold
Oct 03, 2023
Celebrating a Year of Financial Commute Insights: Join Us at the Investor Symposium
Sep 26, 2023
From Mortgages to Market Trends: A Deep Dive Into Real Estate
Sep 19, 2023
Investing with Patience: Real Estate in a Changing Market
Sep 12, 2023
The Modern Real Estate Dilemma: Gifting or Loaning to the Next Generation
Sep 05, 2023
Inheriting Wealth: Navigating Complex Decisions
Aug 29, 2023
Diversifying Beyond Stocks & Bonds: Our Investment Approach
Aug 22, 2023
Your Guide to Biden's Student Loan Debt Forgiveness: Who's Eligible?
Aug 15, 2023
What the US Credit Downgrade Means for You
Aug 08, 2023
Investing in China: Attractive Opportunity or Value Trap?
Aug 01, 2023
Are You Paying More in Taxes Than You Have to?
Jul 25, 2023
Money Rules to Live By: Fact or Fiction?
Jul 18, 2023
Midyear Market Update: Opportunities in the Second Half of 2023
Jul 11, 2023
Food Lending With an Emphasis on Risk Management
Jun 30, 2023
Real Estate Lending With a Focus on Building Relationships
Jun 27, 2023
Real Estate Investing: What You Need to Know About CA Law Changes & ADUs
Jun 20, 2023
Maximizing Investment Opportunities in Growth and Income
Jun 13, 2023
How Time Diminishes the Value of Your Money
Jun 06, 2023
Modern Finance Advice for Earners – Introducing Modearn
May 30, 2023
Implications of the Debt Ceiling Showdown for Investors
May 24, 2023
Cybersecurity: How to Protect Yourself Online
May 16, 2023
The Banking Crisis Continues: What to Expect
May 08, 2023
What's Happening in the Los Angeles Real Estate Market
May 02, 2023
What You Need to Know About LA's New Mansion Tax
Apr 25, 2023
Aging in Place: A Guide to Growing Old in Your Own Home
Apr 18, 2023
Key Areas to Optimize Your Business
Apr 10, 2023
Real Estate Lending as an Alternative to Bonds
Apr 04, 2023
The Banking Crisis: How to Protect Your Money
Mar 28, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank: The Morton Perspective
Mar 13, 2023
Your Gas Bill & the Movement Towards Energy Alternatives
Mar 07, 2023
A History of Financial Bubbles & How to Prepare
Feb 28, 2023
From the Farm to Investing: Why Diversification Is Important
Feb 21, 2023
Planning for the Future & Building Your Financial Legacy
Feb 14, 2023
Does California's New 2023 Tax Deadline Apply to You?
Feb 07, 2023
How to Navigate Money Conversations with Your Kids
Jan 31, 2023
How Secure Act 2.0 Could Affect Your Retirement
Jan 24, 2023
What You Need to Know About SPACs
Jan 17, 2023
Investing in Housing for the NextGen
Jan 10, 2023
How Illiquidity Can Protect Investors
Jan 03, 2023
End of Year Market Reflections
Dec 27, 2022
The Future of Bitcoin and Crypto
Dec 20, 2022
Evaluating Opportunity in Fixed Income
Dec 13, 2022
Key Items to Review When Year-End Planning
Dec 06, 2022
Benefits of Higher Interest Rates for Short Term Investors
Nov 29, 2022
Why Is the Used Car Bubble Bursting?
Nov 22, 2022
The Downfall of FTX: Why FOMO Hurts Investors
Nov 15, 2022
Recency Bias When Investing
Nov 08, 2022
Restoring Stability in the UK
Nov 01, 2022
Social Impact Lending with Ecofin
Oct 24, 2022
Is Home-Country Bias Real?
Oct 18, 2022
Enjoy Life with a Spending Plan
Oct 11, 2022
Does global exposure make sense?
Oct 04, 2022
Becoming Familiar with Alternatives
Sep 29, 2022
How Current Market Risks Affect You
Sep 27, 2022