Financial Safari

Financial Safari Weekly Financial TV/Radio show. We don't beat around the bush, we chop it down. "Coach" Peter J.

D’Arruda, a registered financial consultant and investment adviser, is president and founding principal of Capital Financial Advisory Group, LLC. D’Arruda is also the author of several personal finance books and the host of Financial Safari. Every week, the Financial Safari is broadcast on nearly 100 radio and television stations across the country. During the program Coach Pete and his guests equ

ip listeners with the knowledge they need to navigate through the financial world successfully. During his career, Coach Pete has gained national attention for his financial insights and expertise. He has appeared on CNBC and Fox Business and has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, AARP, Kiplinger’s Retirement Report, Forbes, Barron’s Magazine and many others.

08/25/2026

Retirement planning is not just about the life you hope for. It is also about being ready for the things you do not see coming.

Tom Hegna and Coach Pete talk about the “just in case” side of retirement — the unexpected costs, market surprises, health changes, and income needs that can show up along the way.

A strong retirement plan should help cover the essentials, protect against uncertainty, and give you confidence no matter what comes next.

08/25/2026

Want to be part of the next Financial Fill-Up Challenge taping?

We’re looking for people to join us as either:

A) A contestant
B) A studio audience member

Financial Fill-Up is a fun, game-show-style production where contestants test their retirement knowledge, learn along the way and compete in an educational entertainment format.

Sign up now at financialfillup.com

Disclaimer: This program is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial, investment, tax, legal, insurance or retirement-planning advice. Contestants participate voluntarily, and all examples, questions and outcomes are for illustration only. Viewers should consult qualified professionals before making financial decisions.

Retirement planning is not just about protecting what you need today. It is also about giving the rest of your money roo...
08/24/2026

Retirement planning is not just about protecting what you need today. It is also about giving the rest of your money room to work for tomorrow.

The Core & Explore strategy starts by building an income floor first — money designed to help cover essential needs for life. Once those must-pay bills are handled, your growth money can stay invested with more purpose and less pressure.

The goal is simple: certainty for the money you live on, and opportunity for the money you do not need right away.

08/21/2026

A retirement account is not the same thing as a retirement paycheck.

Coach Pete breaks down why retirees need more than a pile of savings, they need a system for turning that money into dependable income. The idea is simple: your bills still show up every month, so your retirement plan should be built to answer the question, “Where does the money come from next month?”

This is where a thoughtful income strategy can help bring structure, confidence, and clarity to retirement.

08/18/2026

Retirement is not just about covering the bills. It is also about having the confidence to enjoy the life you worked hard to build.

Tom Hegna and Coach Pete talk about the idea of creating both paychecks and playchecks in retirement — reliable income for the essentials, plus a plan that helps you enjoy your time, travel, family, hobbies and freedom.

A strong retirement income strategy is not just about having money saved. It is about knowing how that money can turn into income you can count on. Ready to get started? Text RETIREMENT to 600700

Retirement should not mean wondering where your next paycheck is coming from.It should be a slice of your savings into r...
08/17/2026

Retirement should not mean wondering where your next paycheck is coming from.
It should be a slice of your savings into reliable income that can help cover your essential monthly bills for life. Social Security, pensions, and guaranteed income can work together to create an income floor so the bills that have to be paid are covered, and the rest of your money has room to grow.

You worked your whole life for a paycheck. Why retire without one?

08/14/2026

Dr. Keith Hersey and Coach Pete connect health and retirement in a simple way: recovery starts when the system stops being overworked.

Dr. Hersey talks about the pancreas and how the body can respond when you give it the right support. That same idea is applied to retirement income, where the goal is to build a plan that does not put too much pressure on one source of money.

Whether it is your health or your retirement, the right strategy can help create more balance, stability and confidence for the future.

To learn more, text SAFETY to 600700.

08/11/2026

What makes life insurance such a powerful planning tool? Coach Pete D’Arruda sits down with retirement expert Tom Hegna to discuss why life insurance can be one of the most efficient tools in a financial plan when it’s used the right way.

They touch on how it may help support legacy planning, protect loved ones, and add another layer of confidence to an overall retirement strategy.

If you want a retirement plan that looks at income, protection, and long-term efficiency, this is a conversation worth hearing.

Learn more at https://vist.ly/5ef3m

08/11/2026

Want to be part of the next Financial Fill-Up Challenge taping?

We’re looking for people to join us as either:

A) A contestant
B) A studio audience member

Financial Fill-Up is a fun, game-show-style production where contestants test their retirement knowledge, learn along the way and compete in an educational entertainment format.

Sign up now at financialfillup.com.

Disclaimer: This program is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial, investment, tax, legal, insurance or retirement-planning advice. Contestants participate voluntarily, and all examples, questions and outcomes are for illustration only. Viewers should consult qualified professionals before making financial decisions.

Want to be part of the next Financial Fill-Up Challenge taping?We’re looking for people to join us as either:A) A contes...
08/11/2026

Want to be part of the next Financial Fill-Up Challenge taping?

We’re looking for people to join us as either:

A) A contestant
B) A studio audience member

Financial Fill-Up is a fun, game-show-style production where contestants test their retirement knowledge, learn along the way and compete in an educational entertainment format.

Sign up now at financialfillup.com.

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