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The Alpha Wealth Hour

The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino: When it comes to saving, spending, investing and taxes, life can get complicated. Especially now. It feels like every day there’s news that affects the stock market, your wallet, and your retirement.

Podcast · By WGN Radio · American English · Official site

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Sep 6, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 6, 2026

    Retirement is a game of inches (opens the original)

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    This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino, football is a game of inches—and so is retirement. Tom shares the small adjustments that can make a big impact on your financial future, from managing emotions during life’s biggest decisions to understanding how age affects your retirement strategy. Learn how the right moves today can help […]

  2. Episode · Aug 23, 2026

    Can you save too much in a 401(k)? (opens the original)

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    This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino, Tom tackles whether it’s possible to save too much in a 401(k) and how to evaluate taking Social Security versus drawing from retirement savings. He explains why a personalized financial strategy is essential and why your neighbor’s plan may not be the right fit for you. Tom […]

  3. Episode · Aug 16, 2026

    Retirement lessons from jeans to telescopes and microscopes (opens the original)

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    This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino, Tom explains how jeans, telescopes, and microscopes can offer unexpected lessons for retirement planning. He also discusses common estate planning mistakes, including lessons from a late actor’s estate, and reveals how to spot hidden weaknesses in a financial plan that may look solid on the surface. Throw […]

  4. Episode · Aug 9, 2026

    Can AI help you plan for retirement? (opens the original)

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    This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino, Tom Fortino explores the benefits and limitations of using artificial intelligence in financial planning. He also provides an update on Social Security and the potential impact of pending changes. In addition, Tom examines whether the anticipated “Great Wealth Transfer” may fall short for some Americans and shares […]

  5. Episode · Aug 2, 2026

    The importance of getting organized for financial success (opens the original)

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    This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino, Tom explores the importance of getting organized and how a well-structured financial plan can help keep you on track toward your goals. Tom tells us how to keep everything in our plans straight, plus four ways to “supersize” your accounts. Plus, he breaks down recent market developments […]

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