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The Scott Alan Turner Show | FINANCIAL ROCK STAR

Scott Alan Turner is a former money moron, living the paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle, losing $40k in the stock market, and racking up a load of credit card debt. But by age 35, he turned it all around and became a self-made millionaire. In a world of get-rich-quick schemes, biased advice, and financial Pied Pipers, Scott’s authentic, no-holds-barred approach makes it possible for anyone to absolutely rock their personal finances. Scott is on a mad mission to help you get financial independence, ultimate happiness and a life full of awesome experiences. With his rebel style, off-beat humor, and signature life-on-your-own-terms approach, Scott’s inspiring a movement of Financial Rock Stars across the globe. Money. Investing. Personal Finance. Financial Independence.
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Now displaying: December, 2017
Dec 29, 2017

We're off on holiday this week. But we got the intern to sift through the archives to pick some episodes that were slightly above average.

Here is the original show description:

Topics: Topics: How do you decide if something is a good purchase?

- How to save money on a brand new car by custom ordering it.

- Jared (St. Louis, MO) asks about getting engaged.

- Tracy needs extra income because her husband is unpredictable.

- Justin (Chippewa falls, WI) has some blow money he wants to use for higher risk investments.

- Guinan (El-Auria) has a friend who can't break the broke feeling.

- One thing money can't buy.

http://scottalanturner.com/show104

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This show originally aired June 24, 2016

Dec 27, 2017

We're off on holiday this week. But we got the intern to sift through the archives to pick some episodes that were slightly above average.

Here is the original show description:

Topics: 8 Travel Hacks for Any Budget.

- Is Groupon safe?

- Warning on investment roll overs.

- C. (Honolulu, HA) asks how to save taxes on a home sale.

- Justin (Chippewa Falls, WI) asks about putting emergency savings in a money market fund.

- Jeff (Tokyo, Japan) asks what is the best asset allocation.

- Teena (Oklahoma City, OK) has waning motivation after a medical situation.

- The invisible energy of dollar flow.

http://scottalanturner.com/show086

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FeeX

Save Money Traveling Like A Boss

This show originally aired May 12, 2016

Dec 25, 2017

I checked my wall calendar. It does label December 25th as Christmas. Just a quick note of thanks from the team because I have no idea why you would want to listen to me today.

Dec 22, 2017

On today's show: Scott explores more not-so-secrets of millionaires to build wealthy habits to get you to your own $1 million net worth.

- The myths of fake math and inflated returns.

- Chioma has $120k in student loans and is trying to buy a condo to reduce her rent expenses but can't qualify for a loan.

- Jeremy (Tennessee) asks about his options in his 401(k) plan and deciding on what's best.

- Grace and her husband are stuck in the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle and looking to get out.

- Mary asks about the Mint budgeting app.

- How to track down your lost cash.

- Walter has a paid off car!

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https://www.creditkarma.com/unclaimed-money

Dec 20, 2017

On today's show: Last, last minute gift shopping ideas both for the holidays and for future gift giving events.

- Shelley has a SEP IRA at work and is trying to decide between a Roth or Traditional IRA contribution.

- Chris is 25 and just starting work. He asks about how to set up his 401(k).

- Are you saving if you're part of the gig economy?

- Jemima has credit card debt and student loans but is also trying to pay for her daughter's tuition.

- Today's money hack is the importance of shopping around for a good contractor.

- Jasmine (United Kingdom) has $3,000 to invest but knows nothing about how to get started and asks if she needs an advisor.

- Laura asks if it's better to save Roth money in a regular investment account and then transfer it to a Roth account.

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Dec 18, 2017

On today's show: The latest on the cryptocurrency mania. Should you get in? Is it a bubble? An investment? A fast track to riches? Scott separates fact from fiction.

- Allyssya is going through a trial separation and trying to figure out how to get out of debt on her income.

- Sara (Plano, TX) is scared she will run out of money now that her grace period has ended for her student loans.

- Hailee is starting college early while she's in high school and worries about figuring out how to pay for her degree.

- Yudit (Canada) is struggling to live off an $800/month pension and support herself.

- Walter has a paid off car.

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Dec 15, 2017

On today's show: Stasha (North Conway, NH) is trying to avoid breaking the budget and going into debt this holiday season.

- Shelby asks how to save up for the big things she wants.

- Troi's husband owns a business with his brother and are trying to figure out an exit strategy for retirement.

- Manny asks how did you go about determining your ratio of retirement savings versus traditional brokerage accounts or savings if you want to retire early?

- Katie (El Paso, TX) and her husband just moved across country and drained their savings. They are trying to figure out how to get ahead.

- Robert finds some sweet deals on sporting equipment on eBay.

- Win a $25 Starbucks Gift Card.

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Dec 13, 2017

On today's show: Life changing events can come from anywhere. What do you need to look out for to make sure you don't miss out on opportunity.

- Lisa has $182,000 invested with a robo-advisor and asks if it's better to move the money to a discount broker.

- Steve has a money saving tip on where to go to college for free.

- Zayd has $54,000 in debt and is trying to figure out how to save, pay off debt, and go back to school at the same time.

- Tiffany (Omaha, NE) is a single mom and trying to figure out what percent of money to invest in stocks.

- A new way to maximize your savings account interest rates.

- Kid friendly tablets for gifts.

- Jennifer has a warning for people with Health Savings Accounts.

- Another year end tax saving tip.

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Legendary Trees

Intelligent Cash Management

 

Dec 11, 2017

On today's show: How college students can optimize their schedule and prepare for the workforce at the same time.

- Katie has a money saving travel tip for parents of small kids.

- Cameron is 17 and is concerned about how to pay for college.

- Charlotte is deciding on when to start collecting social security.

- Joshua (Mahomet, IL) wants to start a drone business but needs money to get it going.

- How much downpayment are people putting on homes?

- Kibble Burger's new guessing issue is out with loads of time wasters.

- Wells Fargo ripping more people off.

- Ric (San Antonio, TX) has a 21-year-old son and asks about buying a car for him.

- Aini is taking unpaid leave to figure out what to do in life and looks for some guidance.

- Are you dating yourself by carrying a wallet instead of a card case?

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Dec 8, 2017

On today's show: Slim Sham James is at it again. Young and old alike are going to be losing money over this Piece of Something (POS) you need to be aware of.

- Charlie asks where to get back episodes for his employees to listen to.

- More year end tax planning tips for 2017.

- Lisa used to be a virtual assistant but now wants to move into getting paid to speak and asks how she could do it.

- Tom and his wife have $160,000 in retirement savings and ask how to grow the money over the next 10-15 years until retirement.

- Gary (Colorado) has a money saving tip on buying meat.

- R.S. has a parenting question about shaping kids' lives.

- Quote of the day from @Pink

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https://www.quora.com/Is-James-Altucher-program-a-scam

https://pennystockwhizzkid.com/altucher-cryptocurrencies/

 

Dec 6, 2017

On today's show: The importance of tracking your net worth and what it can reveal about your life.

- Janet is ready to pay off her last debt and become debt free but has a question on dealing with a debt in collections.

- R.S. argues how a new car or truck may save you money over a used car.

- A quick update on the new tax bill.

- Carlos (Italy) is getting started investing but has limited choices based on his country of residence.

- JP (Atlanta, GA) is struggling to pay off debt.

- The December Challenge is here!

- Why you need a guide in your life.

- Another example of bad marketing.

- Scott eats grasshoppers.

- An entrepreneur with autism starts his own business.

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https://www.wsj.com/article_email/an-entrepreneur-with-autism-finds-his-own-path-1511752381-lMyQjAxMTI3NjI2NzIyMTcxWj/

 

Dec 4, 2017

On today's show: What a Turkey Trot and troublesome toddlers can teach you about personal finance.

- Dan argues a low interest rate loan for a car isn't a budget killer. Is he right?

- Yet another reason you need an emergency fund.

- Alex asks about dollar cost averaging and how frequent you should do it.

- Melodie (Lakewood, CO) and her fiance consolidated debts to find out they owe $40,000. She asks what she should do.

- Beth emails the Equifax CEO about the security breach and gets a quick response by avoiding customer no-service.

- Red alert warning - watch out for this eBay scam.

- Andy and his wife are debt free and paid off $195,000 in debt!

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Marriage Kids + Money show

Dec 1, 2017

After two-years straight, we're finally taking a week off. But we got the babysitter to sift through the archives to pick a few episodes that were slightly above average.

Here is the original show description:

Topics: How my cat is making $30k a year.

- R (YouTube) ask about withdrawing money from a brokerage.

- Omid (Camarillo, CA) has an update on a Roth IRA conversion.

- Steve (Austin, TX) wants to know the steps for buying a business.

- J.P. (Oklahoma) wants to break out of the corporate world.

- Adam asks for advice on how to invest $100,000.

- Sandy paid off two credit cards.

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BizBuySell

This show originally aired August 11, 2016

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