Retirement Power Play with Tim Dyer
Retirement Power Play with Tim Dyer
Tim Dyer
Join wealth manager Tim Dyer for consistent and reliable information about how to best prepare for retirement and your financial future on the Retirement Power Play podcast. Tim is the founder of Dyer Wealth Management, serving the San Diego area and based in La Jolla, California. He's the co-author of "Defuse", a book designed to help you learn the 7 steps to protecting your 401(k) from the ticking tax time bomb. Tim isn't afraid to run counter to the conventional wisdom of the financial world. Join him each episode as he'll point out problems and inconsistencies you need to be aware of in the retirement landscape so you can take full control of your portfolio to make empowered financial decisions. If you have a 401(k), an IRA, a pension (or maybe even better, no pension), not sure what to do about Social Security, healthcare, legacy planning, or any other number of financial planning issues then you're in the right place. Because Tim is going to cover anything and everything in the retirement planning spectrum. Call him with your questions at 858-459-3937 or go online to https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/ to find out more information!
Buffered ETFs: A Smarter Way to Stay Invested?
💬 Ready to take control of your financial future? Let’s chat! 📅 Book a time now 👉 https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/start-here.html For the 100th episode, Tim tackles one of the biggest challenges investors face: staying disciplined when markets become uncomfortable. He explains how buffered ETFs work and why they may offer a middle ground between traditional stocks and bonds. Could more predictable outcomes help you stay invested when volatility rises? Here’s some of what we discu...
Aug 6
21 min
Ed Sheeran and The Old Cell Phone – A 10-Year Perspective
💬 Ready to take control of your financial future? Let’s chat! 📅 Book a time now 👉 https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/start-here.html An old cell phone can feel like a time capsule. After hearing Ed Sheeran describe finding and charging a phone from ten years earlier, it got me thinking about what life looked like a decade ago—the worries that felt overwhelming, the plans that seemed important, and the people and experiences that had not yet entered his life. In this episode, we want t...
Jul 23
17 min
The Financial Lessons Hidden in the Idaho Wilderness
💬 Ready to take control of your financial future? Let’s chat! 📅 Book a time now 👉 https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/start-here.html Escape the noise and rethink what retirement is really about. In this episode, Tim reflects on a week at a remote Idaho dude ranch and the unexpected lessons it revealed about wealth, purpose, and financial independence. Discover why the goal isn't simply to accumulate more money, but to create the freedom to enjoy meaningful experiences, prioritize your healt...
Jul 2
28 min
Life Beyond the Corporate Ladder with Balu Masti- Qualcomm
💬 Ready to take control of your financial future? Let’s chat! 📅 Book a time now 👉 https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/start-here.html Tim sits down with longtime friend, technologist, entrepreneur, mentor, and musician Balu Masti for a wide-ranging conversation about life after the corporate grind. After spending decades inside companies like Qualcomm and Intel, Balu shares what it was really like navigating pressure, promotions, identity, and the pursuit of success in the tech world. The co...
May 26
57 min
What a Real Financial Plan Actually Looks Like
A lot of people think they have a financial plan, but what they really have is a document. Tim breaks down what separates a real plan from a stack of projections and charts. This conversation focuses on how a true plan actually works in real life, helping you make decisions, adjust when things change, and stay on track. Because a plan isn’t something you look at once, it’s something you use. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 📄 Plan vs Document: A PDF isn’t a real plan 🧩 Core Com...
May 4
17 min
The Hidden Risk in Being Successful
Success changes your financial life, but it also changes the risks you face. Tim walks through how doing well can create blind spots that are easy to miss if you’re not paying attention. This conversation is all about staying intentional as things grow and making sure your success actually leads to freedom, not new pressure. Because the goal isn’t just building wealth, it’s maintaining control of it. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 📊 Concentration Risk: Too much tied to one co...
Apr 23
18 min
Is AI Coming For Your Retirement?
💬 Ready to take control of your financial future? Let’s chat! 📅 Book a time now 👉 https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/start-here.html AI is everywhere right now, and the headlines are hard to ignore. Job loss, massive disruption, entire industries changing overnight… It’s enough to make anyone nearing retirement pause and wonder what it means for their future. But how much of it is real, and how much is just noise? Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 🛠️ AI as a Tool: Powerf...
Apr 9
22 min
The Quiet Risk Nobody Talks About Right Now
💬 Ready to take control of your financial future? Let’s chat! 📅 Book a time now 👉 https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/start-here.html Turn on the news, and it feels like risk is everywhere… wars, economic uncertainty, market volatility. But the biggest threats to your financial future often aren’t the ones making headlines. In this episode, Tim shifts the focus away from short-term market noise and uncovers the risks quietly building underneath the surface of your financial plan. Tune in to ...
Mar 26
14 min
The K-Shaped Economy: What It Means for Your Portfolio in 2026
💬 Ready to take control of your financial future? Let’s chat! 📅 Book a time now 👉 https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/start-here.html The market looks resilient, yet many households still feel financial pressure. That disconnect isn’t random, it’s structural. Tim explains the “K-shaped economy” concept and why your experience depends largely on where you sit financially. More importantly, he talks about how to think strategically in 2026 so you’re not reacting emotionally to headlines but po...
Mar 5
24 min
Reasons to Be Optimistic in 2026
💬 Ready to take control of your financial future? Let’s chat! 📅 Book a time now 👉 https://www.dyerwealthmanagement.com/start-here.html It’s easy to feel cautious heading into a new year, but the data tells a more encouraging story. In this episode, Tim breaks from the doom-and-gloom narrative and highlights why 2026 deserves a second look. Productivity gains, healthier balance sheets, and long-term market patterns point to reasons for confidence. Tune in for a perspective that steadies nerves...
Feb 19
19 min
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