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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: January, 2018
Jan 31, 2018

On today's show: Payday lenders are getting a pass thanks to the dismantling of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau. Your retirement plan will be dismantled next.

- Alan (Baraboo, WI) is trying to decide who to name as beneficiaries on his life insurance and pension.

- Gabriel is in her 30's and needs help understanding how to balance spending with unexpected events.

- Dan is 16 and trying to use his money effectively.

- Tiarra (Detroit, MI) hates where she lives and wants a better life for her husband and their four kids.

- Beam is a new savings account with a whopping 5% interest rate. Scott investigates if it's for reals.

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Forbes IRAs and Trusts

Seven misconceptions about car loans

 

Jan 29, 2018

On today's show: Voq is in her mid 30's and her $25,000 in credit card debt has her lost and caused her to give up hope.

- Jeff (Singer, WI) is paying his financial advisor on commissions and is wondering how much it's costing him.

- Have you been pwned?

- Jessie (Rhode Island) is unsure of what to do after college.

- Brianna asks about dollar cost averaging and figuring out what an investment would really look like over time.

- Jason is 32 and has an old 401(k) but his new employer doesn't have a 401(k). He asks what he should do for investing.

- Social stocks might make you feel good, but you end up with less money.

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S&P 500 Reinvestment calculator

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Jan 26, 2018

On today's show: Ash won $120,000 playing the lottery. The new money has caused a retirement saving issue he needs help solving.

- Beware of this money behavior that strikes this time of year and can hurt your finances.

- Blake is a junior in college and has enough money in a Roth IRA to pay off his student loans. He asks if this is a good idea.

- Mellisa (Takoma, WA) is 24 and shares some details on how she and her husband have banked nearly $250,000 for retirement already.

- Money Woman Abby on coffee vs. debt.

- BitCoin in your IRA?

- Karen has a 61 year old mom she's trying to help get started investing, because it's never too late.

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The Moneyac Workout Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/scottalanturner/playlist/7o5Wr0ku6PuJbQJY49QpPu

Jan 24, 2018

On today's show: Financial tips to build your wealth are everywhere if you're open and looking. Scott shares a few golden nuggets found at a recent weekend activity.

- Eric (York, Pennsylvania) and his wife want to prepare to leave the workforce early but they have all their money tied up in pensions and retirement funds that come with an early withdrawal penalty.

- Tilly and her husband have just crossed the $1M mark and are only in their 30s! She asks what should come next.

- Kim is having to support both her parents and sister and it's eating into her savings.

- Leah (Canada) has one credit card giving her trouble getting paid off and asks for help.

- LuLaRoe is under fire for their sales practices and fighting being labeled a pyramid scheme. Over 100,000 people have paid $5,000 or more to start their own business. What you need to know.

- The greatest exercise you can do today for your finances.

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Jan 22, 2018

On today's show: Creative and budget friendly ideas for things to do on a date night, with your kids, or friends. Valentine's day doesn't mean you have to break the bank.

- Sebastian is a high school senior, bored with school, and not sure what he wants to do.

- Hammer Time has a money saving tip for tax prep.

- Deanna the Dog Walker has a 2018 update.

- Susan is 62 and owes some debts to the Bank of Evil but can't pay them. They aren't willing to help her and she asks what she should do.

- Janus (anonymous) is a teacher with $178,000 in combined debt, no retirement savings, and asks for guidance in her situation because the debt has affected her health.

- A unique way to potentially make money with seat options (no, not those options trading thingys).

- Onimole (Ashland, OH) has a seriously ill father and asks how he can afford $17,000 a year for college.

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Excel 1040

Seat options

Jan 19, 2018

On today's show: There are two types of insurance that can make or break a financial plan, and very few people have them. Are you covered?

- Ann is about to be debt free and asks for some final advice on tackling her remaining debts.

- GIselle (Miami, FL) is juggling a lot of debts and Chapter 13 bankruptcy and needs some guidance on what to do.

- Anonymous has a company matched 401(k) to 6% and wonders why they keep bothering him to increase the contribution to 10%.

- Justin asks why people who draw Social security and Supplemental Security Income struggle.

- Monica (Ypsilanti, MI) is in a small town where jobs are hard to come by and is trying to get ahead.

- Max asks if Scott has found favor with the man-bun crowd.

- We tried Blue Apron, here's what happened.

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Jan 17, 2018

On today's show: Ric (San Antonio, TX) has heard both sides of the argument of paying off your house early or investing, and wonders which is best.

- DJ (Cali) asks about the taxation of crypto currency.

- MoneyWoman Abby shares the true cost of fast food.

- Ty (Colorado) just graduated college and is almost debt free. He asks how to get start his adult life with a strong financial outlook.

- Please ignore the following terrible advice from certain mortgage lenders.

- Rob's wife has recovered from breast cancer but the treatment wiped them out. He has two daughters in college and asks for advice on how to recover financially.

- Grove is a new service for discount financial plans. Is it right for you?

- Simple things can improve your business dramatically.

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Grove

Jan 15, 2018

On today's show: Icheb gets asked by a friend to attend an retirement planning meeting and gets pitched on a whole life policy. What does he need to know before making a decision?

- Melissa (Takoma, WA) and her husband are 24, and working on their plan for FIRE. She asks for some tips on where to allocate their resources to hit their 8-10 year plan.

- DJ asks how to put money away for his daughter that can't be touched and she can't blow.

- Nicole purchased a parka from Iceland and now it's falling apart. Customer no-service is no help, so she asks how to get a refund/replacement for her purchase.

- Employees at discount brokers are doing not-so-discounty things.

- The Swedish chef pays off $42,000 in debt.

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Kiss Trust

 

Jan 12, 2018

On today's show: A look back at the bold psychic predictions of the past few years of the financial pied pipers. Their advice COST customers an average of $60,315.91. Be warned.

- Chad points out a no minimum fund from Schwab to roll a 401(k) into.

- Sharon saves $285 on a medical bill just by asking.

- Luke wants to verify that simple index investing is superior to 'good growth stock mutual funds pushed by the financial pied pipers.

- The great 2015 robo experiment has come to an end.

- Alexander has $40,000 in student loan debt, collectors calling him, and wants to free himself from overwhelming debt.

- Who Thought Cat Cafes Were a Good Idea?

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Schwab Total Stock Market Index Fund

Active vs. Passive investing research studies:

https://advisors.vanguard.com/iwe/pdf/ISGIDX.pdf?cbdForceDomain=true
https://us.spindices.com/documents/spiva/spiva-us-year-end-2014.pdf
http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.479.3099&rep=rep1&type=pdf

https://www.wsj.com/articles/todays-catty-question-who-thought-cat-cafes-were-a-good-idea-1515513369

 

Jan 10, 2018

On today's show: Jar Jar Binks (anonymous, parts uknown) is 25, earns $33,000/year and is trying to figure out how best to divide up his income.

- Dave (Bismarck, ND) parents must take required minimum distributions (RMDs) but don't need the money. He asks what their options are.

- 2018 is going to bring a wave of impressive investing returns you need to be aware of.

- Tara is trying to demolish her debts while still having a life and get out of living paycheck-to-paycheck.

- The word of the year that can make all the difference in your life.

- Scott ends his Betterment experiment. Hear why.

- Kevin is a high-school senior and shares what he's learned about money so far.

- Moneyacs share their 2018 big goals.

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Jan 8, 2018

On today's show: Have you heard of job insurance? It's time to seriously think about getting some to protect your greatest asset.

- Tax savings tip if you have young kids in private school.

- The Magnificent Yappi has another bold prediction come true. Send him your money!

- Jennifer wants a book recommendation about getting started in real estate.

- Tabasum has $8,400 in debt and can barely make the minimum payments to get out of debt.

- Nicole (Atlanta, GA) had her employer switch 401(k) providers and she asks for guidance on what to pick.

- Lottery winners are sharing their tips on how to win the next jackpot. Better listen to them!

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http://www.lifehappens.org/

 

Jan 5, 2018

On today's show: Charity is 48 and has $90,000 in student loan debt while making $15 an hour. She is desperate for some help to get out of debt and stop living paycheck to paycheck.

- Daryl's daughter is 22 and has $500 in an old 401(k). He asks what's the best thing to do with the account.

- Chad asks about the new Grove service for financial advice.

- How an animal hospital is beating the competition and what you can learn for your own small business.

- From waiting tables to growing dog treats, Jasmine Galligan turned her passion into a thriving business.

- Piyush is a student and wants to get started with investing. He asks about the safety of robo advisors for students.

- How to build lasting change in your life.

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https://usegrove.com/

http://wet-noses.com/

 

Jan 3, 2018

On today's show: Ric is looking for the best budgeting tool and how to plan for unexpected expenses.

- Shirley (Galveston, TX) asks if there are additional benefits available beyond Social Security and disability benefits.

- Gandolf (New York) gets dividends from a brokerage account and asks what he can do with them.

- Scott (Parts Unknown) wants to know if it's better to contribute to a 457 or 401(k) if you're considering early retirement.

- Bateaux and his wife paid off $100,000 and is debt free!

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Jan 1, 2018

On today's show: Kevin chimes in on the new tax reforms and says Scott would be a good messenger for the white house.

- Dr J. asks at what point should you not get comprehensive and collision insurance on a car?

- Neimole (Papua New Guinea) asks about the difference between interest bearing accounts and buying shares.

- Hammer Time calls Scott out for buying cryptocurrency after advising against it.

- Use Credit Karma's tool to track down your unclaimed cash.

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