- The views on credit scores are very different among teenagers. Scott shares which ones have it right.
- Omid (Camarillo, CA) questions if he should stay with Well Where Did My Money Go or switch to a local credit union.
- Jenni has a question about a company charging $50 a month and promises to make you money.
- Antonio is 23 years old and deciding on the best way to divide up his income for investing.
- What are the best 529 College Savings Plans?
- Red alert warning to pay attention to online purchases that may include unnecessary add-ons.
- The inspiring story of a teenager who decided to make candy for other kids and donate part of the profits to help homeless children.
- Ana (Wellington, FL) asks about filing for bankruptcy to get a fresh start.
- Libraries are under attack! Scott shares why these valuable resources should remain and all they have to offer.
- Adrian is starting a new job and wants to know how much to put into an emergency fund each month.
- Vickie (Laveen, AZ) wants to help herself and her children to earn extra money so they no longer have to struggle.
- Business ideas for teenagers.
- This company is paying back tens-of-millions in fraudulent charges. Are you owed money?
- The story of a teenager who isn't letting growing up poor define him.
- Scott shares some new and creative ways to save money every day.
- R2D2 can't find financial help for an hourly fee and asks where to look.
- Are you relying on a pension to fund your future? Another warning for failing promises you don't want to count on.
- What's going on in your 401(k)? Another major company is being sued for $140M because of mistreating their employees.
- Larry (Augusta, ME) had a financial hardship and wonders if he has any hope of retiring.
- Is someone in your family (or you) going to make this huge retirement mistake?
- William has a few negative marks on his credit and wants to know how to get rid of them.
- Ana (Wellington, FL) feels like she is drowning and can't afford her car.
- Robert is moving to a new city with his girlfriend and she doesn't want to discuss splitting up the bills.
- Find out what happens when you go to a Tony Robbins event.
- Jake asks about banking at Walmart and the private bank he uses compared to the big banks.
- A new study shows more people are registered for credit card rewards than retirement plans.
- Geras is starting college and wonders if picking stocks is the best way to get started investing.
- Alan has been getting crushed by his advisor with fees and asks if it's time to switch to something else.
- Adrian asks about the best financial apps for your phone.
- Some interesting excerpts from the personal finance scholarship essays.
- Why you don't need a dime to have a vision.
- R2D2 asks if there is an issue opening an ira for both me and my wife and maxing out at $11,000
- Karen had a friend die of cancer but who had his financial house in order. She asks what you should do to make things easy on your surviving family once you are gone.
- Chrissy has a toddler and is barely living paycheck to paycheck. She asks about a work from home opportunity to become a virtual assistant while she pursues her passion of acting.
- Christina asks what is the difference between a Roth IRA and a traditional IRA
- Never stop singing!
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Real Artists Don't Starve by Jeff Goins - https://www.amazon.com/Real-Artists-Dont-Starve-Strategies/dp/0718086260
- Scott is on break today but shares some tips on getting out of your funk.
- More tips on identity theft protection from a former con artist.
- Laura has an opportunity for a side hustle but wonders if it's a pyramid scam.
- Heidi (Brooklyn, NY) is looking for a plan to pay off $25,000 in debt.
- From cupcakes to cattle raising - the side hustles of NFL players.
- Jessie has a SIMPLE IRA with a company match and needs help with the investment choices.
- Katie gets her real estate license.
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- Catch me if you can! Frank Abignale on protecting yourself from identity theft.
- 43 million Americans are making this mistake with their credit cards. Are you one of them?
- Beth asks the best place to buy tires.
- Morgan has property taxes due and asks how best to save for them.
- Solo is looking to start a family and the $15-$30k cost of IVF treatment is a challenge. Scott and Katie weigh in since they had to go through two rounds of IVF.
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- Catwoman pays off $60,000 in debt!
- Richard (New Zealand) trades in his BWM for a big pile of money.
- Another brilliant mind bites the dust. How it impacts your finances.
- Heather wonders about free/cheap things to do this summer.
- Benjamin is 16 and asks what the best place to invest is.
- Karsten (Lynchburg, Virginia) is heading off to college in the fall and asks about making money while at school.
- The job market is out of control. Are you afraid of leaving a cushy job to make more money?
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It's a short show today because of the July 4th holiday. Happy Birthday Merica!
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- Marshawn Lynch is famous for eating Skittles. And for scoring touchdowns. But his savings philosophy is what some people are starting to follow to build wealth. Find out what is.
- How to get rid of a timeshare.
- It's never too late to get started, but it's sometimes too late depending on how far away the destination is.
- Ann has a Roth 401(k) and asks if doing a Roth IRA would be better.
- Jennifer is recently divorced and trying to figure out how to budget.
- No more overtime! How to get ahead with less by doing more (sometimes).
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