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Since 1991, Karen Ellenbecker has guided listeners with practical, educational insights to help them shape their financial future and embrace true wealth.

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Featured Episode

Why Delayed Gratification Matters for Investors

What if the hardest part of investing is not finding the right strategy but sticking with it?

Kristina Schnuckel sits down with fellow Wealth Advisor Nik Kibardin to explore how behavioral finance shapes the way we save, spend, and invest. From the classic marshmallow experiment to real world market cycles, they break down why delaying gratification can be one of the most powerful decisions an investor makes.

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Make Thoughtful Financial Decisions During Divorce

Make Thoughtful Financial Decisions During Divorce

Navigating divorce starts with understanding your options. Attorney and Mediator Susan Hansen joins the conversation to share guidance on the process and explain a new Wisconsin law that allows couples to finalize a divorce without ever stepping into a courtroom.  

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How to Make Your Kid Rich on $1 a Day

How to Make Your Kid Rich on $1 a Day

What if just $1 a day could set your child up for long-term wealth? Wealth Serices Advisor Amy Bremmer is joined by an expecting parent to explore how small, consistent contributions can grow over a lifetime. From UTMA accounts to Roth IRAs, she explains how early investing can turn into generational wealth. 

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Author Spotlight: Jen Marr on "Lifting Up"

Author Spotlight: Jen Marr on "Lifting Up"

What does it mean to show up as a leader, especially in times of crisis, uncertainty, and burnout? In this special #AuthorSpotlight episode, Jen Marr shares clear, actionable behaviors leaders can apply in real time to reduce burnout, strengthen trust, and improve team connection.

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Why Dividend Growth Matters in Today's Market

Why Dividend Growth Matters in Today's Market

In this episode of Money Sense, wealth advisor Jamie Williams sits down with Mary Brown, president and portfolio manager at Campbell Newman Asset Management, to explore why dividend growth investing continues to play a critical role in long‑term portfolio construction.

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Credit Scores, Debt, and Buying a Home

Credit Scores, Debt, and Buying a Home

As Americans carry over $1.27 trillion in credit card debt, understanding how credit works is essential. Ben Revak, senior loan advisor at ProVisor Inc., joins the conversation to break down credit scores, consumer debt and what prospective homebuyers should understand before buying a home.

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Charitable Giving and Your Financial Plan

Charitable Giving and Your Financial Plan

In this episode of Money Sense, wealth advisors Jamie Williams and Heather Deaton explore how charitable giving can fit into a well rounded financial plan. They discuss how generosity can be both personal and strategic, while still supporting long term family and financial goals.

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Setting Kids Up for Financial Success

Setting Kids Up for Financial Success

How do you raise kids who feel confident making money decisions? Wealth advisors Kristina Schnuckel and Heather Deaton share how their own families have approached allowances, saving, and early financial decisions, alongside what they see working with clients and their kids. 

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Mortgage Planning in a High-Rate Environment

Mortgage Planning in a High-Rate Environment

Wealth advisors Jamie Williams and Tammy Niemann discuss how today’s mortgage environment, loan strategies, credit factors, and home equity decisions fit into long‑term financial planning, including more complex situations like second homes, construction, and renovations.

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Q1 2026 Economic Update &#38; Outlook

Q1 2026 Economic Update & Outlook

Early 2026 opened with optimism around AI, but rising oil prices and geopolitical tension quickly shifted sentiment. Mike Roth explains what changed, why rate cuts may be fewer than expected, and where volatility creates both risk and opportunity. 

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Legacy Planning Made Simple for Every Family

Legacy Planning Made Simple for Every Family

Take the mystery out of legacy planning, no matter your age or stage. Wealth advisor Jamie Williams and estate planning attorney Erick Fabyan break down the conversations, documents, and decisions families should consider before they matter.

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Tax Planning as a Cornerstone of Financial Wellness

Tax Planning as a Cornerstone of Financial Wellness

Sandra Geisler, Director of Tax Planning at Ellenbecker Investment Group, shares how thoughtful tax decisions can strengthen your retirement, reduce surprises, and help your money work smarter for you.

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Explore Our Other Podcast Series

Explore Our Other Podcast Series

Ready for more conversations from Ellenbecker Investment Group? Explore our other podcasts Milwaukee’s Philanthropic Community and The Wealth Seed to learn, grow, and stay connected to what matters most.

Explore Our Podcasts

Since its debut in 1991, Money Sense with Karen Ellenbecker has been empowering listeners with meaningful insights and a deeper understanding of “true wealth.” Revisit episodes from 2018 onward in the archive featured here.

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Karen Ellenbecker

Karen Ellenbecker

Karen Ellenbecker is the Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor at Ellenbecker Investment Group. For more than 35 years, she has been a trusted voice in Southeastern Wisconsin, known for her holistic approach and her commitment to empowering individuals and families through education. She created Money Sense over three decades ago to share clear, accessible guidance that helps listeners make confident financial decisions and embrace true wealth.

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EIG believes in the importance of education, allowing people to gain the knowledge to feel confident in their personal decisions. Money Sense highlights the unique financial perspectives of its many guests, including economists, attorneys, book authors, business owners, and tax professionals. It is provided for general information purposes only and does not consider your particular investment objectives or financial situation and is not intended as recommendations appropriate for you. Before acting on information on this show strongly consider seeking advice from your own financial advisor. The opinions expressed on Money Sense do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Ellenbecker Investment Group employees and leaders.