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Tune in to valuable financial insight on WTCM AM 580 at 10:10 a.m. every Thursday to listen and learn while Retirement Planning Expert, Dennis Prout, CFP, Heidi Cartwright, RICP®, Master Elite Advisor℠, FINANCIAL ADVISOR and MANAGING DIRECTOR discuss and answer your questions on the latest financial news, tips, and strategies.

If you miss the Thursday show, you can hear it rebroadcast every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. on AM 580.

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From Headlines to Bottom Lines: Navigating Your Investments August 21, 2025

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Have Trust in Your Trust August 7, 2025

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A True Gem of Grand Traverse County July 31, 2025

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From Social Security to Micro-Retirement July 24, 2025

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The One Big Beautiful Bill, Well … a Portion of It July 17, 2025

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