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In Fireside with Steve, author and financial educator Steve Mazda shares candid conversations, personal stories, and practical insights drawn from decades of experience, and from the pages of Love & 401(k) Magic. These short, informal videos are designed to simplify complex ideas, spark thoughtful reflection, and remind us that behind every financial decision is a human story.

Whether you’re new to 401(k)s or have lived through their evolution, these conversations are meant to inform, reassure, and occasionally make you smile.

What You’ll Find Here

Behind The Book

The real moments and experiences that inspired the lessons in Love & 401(k) Magic.

Straight Talk on Retirement

Clear, jargon-free conversations about retirement planning, markets, and long-term thinking.

Lessons from a Lifetime

Insights shaped by decades in the financial world — shared in plain language.

Quick Reflections & Deeper Dives

From brief thoughts to longer conversations, each video meets you where you are.

Featured Conversations

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