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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: June, 2017
Jun 30, 2017

Topics: Decisions, decisions, decisions. What's it really take to control your finances? Scott shares how to use your inner control freak to get stuff done.

- Isaac asks about good investment funds for Roth IRAs.

- Sarah (Facebook group) wants to increase her credit score without going into debt.

- Jane (Boston, MA) is 25, has $90,000 in cash and wants to know where to put it and get good returns with low risk.

- Peppy has four kids and can't save money.

- Where to invest now? A look into the crystal ball of one of the major news rags and why you should continue to ignore the media.

- Aletta is on disability and a limited income and asks how to achieve financial freedom.

- App for getting more tax deductions.

- Linda (Bergen County, NJ) is 56 years of age, on disability and needs financial help.

- Starbuck (Cylon occupied Caprica City) is 35, has a variety of investment accounts and asks about how to manage them.

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Track deductions year round

Jun 28, 2017

Topics: What do you need to consider when figuring out how much you need to save for retirement and if you're on track or have some catching up to do? Scott shows you how to increase your confidence for FIRE (financial independence, retire early) date.

- Daniel just graduated college, wants to get started investing but asks if he should wait since the markets are up.

- Beth follows our tips and saves money on her insurance.

- Cornelius is trying to figure out his 401(k) contributions based on his employer options.

- Angie (Dover, PA) has a pension and asks about the choice between taking a lump sum or not.

- Valerie and her husband have $120,000 in student loan and credit card debt, bring home $37,000, and wonder if they can get out of debt.

- Jessica has a 14-year-old son and asks if he can start a Roth IRA.

- Imani is 22 and tired of being a struggling college student.

- A millionaire by 40.

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Retirement income calculator

Acorns, Four Young Millionaires

Jun 27, 2017

Topics: Hear the inspiring story of one couple that paid off a huge amount of debt and are now living debt free!

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Claudia and Garrett's story: http://twocuphouse.com/2017/03/14/debt-freedom-oh-yeah/

 

Jun 26, 2017

Topics: Scott looks at how some of our perceptions of people and things are not based in reality, and how it those beliefs can cost you money.

- Diane has open enrollment with her employer and asks about a new option called a Collective Investment Trust.

- Have you turned over control of your HSA?

- How you can save money on out of pocket medical expenses.

- How does your emergency fund stack up to the crowd?

- James is 39 years old and asks for a review of his financial goals.

- DJ (Cali) shares his experience - and warns others- about deferred interest on the payment for a replacement roof.

- Mara is living in chronic pain, makes $900/month and needs guidance to get ahead.

- Jason asks about the Robin Hood app for long term investing.

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Millennials are saving more

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Jun 23, 2017

Topics: What is an adult allowance and why should you have one?

- Ben has a follow up question on why you would want to finance a car for three years vs. five years.

- Laquita (Panama City, FL) is upside down on a car loan and isn't sure how to get out of it to lower her monthly payments.

- Manuel has a question on what holdings are.

- Phoenix Jet is retiring in a few years and is deciding on paying off his mortgage now or waiting.

- Does chocolate milk come from chocolate cows?

- Seema asks about converting a term policy to a permanent life insurance policy.

- DJ (Cali) shares his experience - and warns others- about deferred interest on the payment for a replacement roof.

- Mara is living in chronic pain, makes $900/month and needs guidance to get ahead.

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Jun 21, 2017

Topics: Living large doesn't mean living better. It usually means working longer to pay off a mortgage. Scott shows you how to live well while spending less so you can achieve your goals faster.

- Benjamin has a car leasing question specific to having a large family and needing a big vehicle.

- How advertiser's are getting you to spend more with clever descriptions.

- Amber has more bills than income and can't figure out how to get ahead when costs are going up.

- Andes (Ceshire, CT) has $25k in credit card debt and wants to know the calculations behind saving in a 401(k) and getting a tax break or paying down the debt.

- Tristan is 25-years-old and has questions on where to put his first investing dollars if he only has access to a bad 401(k) plan.

- Hear the story of how Scott rescued a baby deer.

- Danah (Chicago, IL) is a personal finance scholarship applicant and shares some great tips on money she's learned as a young adult.

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Seductive names make vegetables more appealing

 

Jun 20, 2017

Topics: Hear the story of how a listener who was once homeless has turned her life around.

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Jun 19, 2017

Topics: Hardcore minimalists live with 100 possessions. Scott has that many things on his desk. But what can you learn from those that choose to see less as more?

- A new report shows you can't make minimum wage and afford a two bedroom apartment.

- What you need to watch out for with all credit card companies this time of year.

- Molly has $20,000 in student loans and asks if putting extra payments in monthly or in big batches makes more sense.

- Phillip asks if it's a good idea to invest in Bitcoin or etherium.

- Jennifer asks how to get started investing with a particular firm.

- Laura and Steve have improved their finances and decided to head to the beach during the week.

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Minimum wage and renting

 

Jun 16, 2017

Topics: Scott goes undercover to research a new investment opportunity that is making the rounds on the Internet. Is it legit and can you make money?

- Naomi and her husband make a combined $200k/year and will receive pensions when they retire. She asks if she needs to contribute more towards her 401(k) savings and if so, how much.

- Adam has lousy investment options in his company retirement plan and asks how best to maximize his hard work.

- Peter is blowing up his budget by buying magic cards and needs some help with a spending plan.

- Mo has a lot of company stock that is doing well but knows letting it ride may result in crashing and burning. She asks for advice on diversification.

- Cherene's husband will be starting a job in six months and get access to a 401(k). She asks if she can start investing now and roll the money into the employer's 401(k) plan.

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Jun 14, 2017

Topics: Debt, saving, investing, paying off the house. What can you learn from the things you've already accomplished and how can you use those lessons for your future?

- Silva (Texas) and her husband are in their 30's, make $150k/year and have high interest student loans totaling $155k. She is concerned about not investing while paying off the debts and asks for guidance.

- This problem is keeping most Americans awake at night.

- Ashley is 30 years old and looking to start investing in her employer's retirement plan and has a question on the fund fees.

- If you retire later will you die earlier?

- Jorge is selling a rental property and will have enough cash to pay off his primary residence. He asks about his plan considering he has a car loan, no retirement savings, and wants to save for his kids college.

- Oscar asks about his employer's retirement options and which ones he should pick.

- Brianna (NH) shares her story on what she's learned about money growing up.

- Quote of the day from Grandma Moses.

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Jun 13, 2017

Topics: My friend and business coach Aaron Walker joins the show to talk about his new book A View From The Top.

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Jun 12, 2017

Topics: What are the three ingredients to decreasing money arguments at home (and increasing your happiness)?

- Did you know honey gives hope? How one company is making a difference globally.

- Mary hates her job and wants to work less and spend more time with her family. She is looking for advice on how to make the leap from the corporate grind.

- Computer is looking to get into the financial services field and wonders if the job interview they received is legit.

- Curt has $500,000 in combined debt, works two jobs, and is interested in getting started investing.

- Sarah just signed up to work with a Ferengi investment company and asks if she made a wise choice.

- Bron is in her mid 40's, owns nothing, is in debt, and is about to give up. She reaches out to get out of the dead end she's at.

- Nicholas shares a tip on how to save money on an engagement ring.

- Quote of the day from Sheryl Sandberg

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Nature Nate's Honey

NFCC

Charles & Colvard engagement rings

Jun 9, 2017

Topics: The Kurt Cobain estate has an estimated value of $450M, and there were many legal battles to get a piece of that pie. Scott covers what you need to know for DIY estate planning.

- Susan has a high interest student loan and wants advice on if taking out a 401(k) loan is a good idea to pay it off.

- Ludie is a broke college student who can't find money to fix the car and asks for help.

- T$ (Seattle, WA) has several retirement accounts from past employers as well as personal investing accounts and wants to if he should move them.

- Alex had to drop out of school because of a death in the family and is trying to figure out how to deal with student loan debt and the house he inherited.

- Joe (Wisconsin) has $70,000 in equity from his current house, $6,000/month after-tax take-home and asks how much his next mortgage should be.

- 5 Best Countries for Affordable Health Care in Retirement.

- Abrar will be returning to India from the U.S. in 5-7 years and asks about saving for retirement vs. saving to start a business.

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WillMaker

Healthcare in retirement

Jun 7, 2017

Topics: Research by Glassdoor reveals the six most important things that make people happy at their job. Find out what they are so you can decide if where you work is leading you to a greater joy or if it's time for a change.

- Manuel didn't pay attention to his employer's retirement plan and has a bunch of random selections and asks how to fix it.

- Samuel (Sellersville, PA) has a brand new baby, $50,000 in debt, and is looking for advice on how best to tackle paying it off.

- Pattie and her boyfriend just graduated college and were talked into buying a whole life insurance policy. She asks if they made a wise choice.

- M is about to finish paying off some debts and wants to know where to start an IRA.

- Jayme (Staten Island, NY) can't find a job and is struggling to support two kids.

- Riker and Deanna (Gaithersburg, MD) are 36, have $435k saved in their retirement accounts and ask about the impact of the investment expenses over the next 20 years.

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The whole story on whole life: https://financialmentor.com/financial-advice/life-insurance/whole-life-insurance/19216

 

Jun 6, 2017

Topics: Mmmmm, doughnuts.

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What the doughnut teaches about behavior economics: https://www.forbes.com/sites/roddwagner/2017/06/02/the-doughnut-dilemma-what-the-office-pastry-teaches-about-behavioral-economics/#1dbf50e41dbf

 

Jun 5, 2017

Topics: Summertime is coming up and many people will be hitting the road for the family vacation. Discover how to have an awesome time while keeping more of your hard-earned money.

- A 95-year-old grandma managing a 36-unit apartment complex handles evictions by being polite, but firm.

- Chewbacca (Asheville, NC) is maxing out his retirement accounts and is deciding between paying off his house in the next five years or putting more money towards investing.

- Matt (Montana) has a business idea and plan he needs some direction with to get off the ground.

- Daniel is working full-time and a part-time job to get out of debt but is getting drained and asks how to get out of the hole.

- David has a problem teaching his son to take control of his finances and wonders what to do.

- JV is taking control of his 403(b) and trying to decide how to select the best investments.

- Nate is 36 years old and ready to get back into the investing game but isn't sure if the market is overpriced.

- Ann has a 20-year mortgage and is deciding between paying it off now or waiting another five years before she retires.

- Shane asks if storing an emergency fund in a Roth IRA money market account is a great idea.

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Jun 2, 2017

Topics: A lot of everyday expenses in life eat away at retirement savings - housing, childcare, expensive cat food. Scott shares some thoughts on where the money is going and how you can reclaim some of it.

- Criss (New York) got hit with some condo assessments and asks what the insurance policy will cover.

- Olivia (New Jersey) recently stopped working due to a car accident and isn't sure if she wants to stay in the profession she just graduated from.

- Gail is moving to low cost index funds and has questions about which funds to get into before making the switch.

- D'ante is in a low paying job, didn't get the last paycheck and asks about saving and spending.

- Jon (Columbus, OH) is picking from a high expense mutual fund or a low cost index fund and asks when the mutual is the better choice?

- Quote of the day by Jon.

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