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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: July, 2017
Jul 31, 2017

Topics: Hear the story of a homeless cocaine addict who became a millionaire. The secret sauce of building wealth isn't a secret.

- Dancer Jordan gives an update on his Canadian tour. He has a weird paycheck situation and asks how to budget for it.

- Seven of Nine got a newsletter saying ETFs would not be stable in the future. Could this be true?

- Another tale of employees making uninformed savings decisions that cost them plenty.

- What is it like to work for minimum wage?

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Dani Johnson, from Rags To Riches

 

Jul 28, 2017

Topics: The fake math behind leasing an expensive car. How to avoid the deception and becoming a victim of all flash and no cash.

- Adrienne is in deep credit card debt and asks for help.

- Nuno has a question on asset allocation for couples.

- Yelp for Banks - Big banks are looking to silent consumer complaints. But they are doing it for you of course!

- Robots might be taking your job over soon.

- Why you should switch to a credit union.

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Consumer finance complaint database

7 Steps To Leasing A Lamborghini

National Foundation for Credit Counseling

TIAA Annuity

Jul 26, 2017

Topics: What is YODO and what do you need to know about it?

- A new perk for business travelers.

- Peggy makes $41,000 and is a financial pinch being a single mom with three kids and a mortgage. She asks for guidance on getting out of debt.

- Laura (Texas) has an employer retirement plan with Vanguard and has been asked to switch. She thinks she might lose her job and wonders if she should wait it out.

- My Fearless Forecast - You're going to lose money if you listen to the financial talking heads.

- Tate asks what type of accounts have compounding.

- Red Alert! - A new scam for auto owners to be aware of.

- Grayson paid off $50,000 in debt!

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Upside Travel

Grayson Bell, Debt Roundup

Jul 24, 2017

Topics: What you can learn from winning a Wimbledon tennis title.

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Jul 24, 2017

Topics: Marketplace did a study comparing people with money and those without. What are the different characteristics of people between income levels?

- Sears is a sinking ship. What lesson can every generation learn from their failure?

- Nate is a 27-years-old chef and is looking for guidance on where to start investing.

- Supermodel Laura (Maryland) has a new job with no employer match in her 401(k). She asks if it's better to do a Roth instead.

- Manuel (Florida) is picking up a part time job to pay down debt and asks how it will impact his taxes.

- Should you buy college tuition reimbursement insurance?

- Who are Fama, French, Markowitz, and Sharpe?

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Jul 21, 2017

Topics: Financial independence is 20% knowledge, 80% behavior. Your brain can trick you into poor decisions. Watch out for these deceptions to keep more of your hard earned money.

- Ingmar lost $220,000 - the bulk of his savings - in a pump and dump scam. Could you be next?

- Pastors sue Coca-Cola in what could be the dumbest lawsuit in history.

- Ric (San Antonio, TX) asks for a financial check-up on his retirement savings.

- Laria (Melbourne, Australia) asks If everyone invests in index funds won't the market returns go down?

- DJ (Cali) leased an electric car and has come out ahead on the deal. He share's how he made it work.

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Coca-cola lawsuit: http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/07/15/pastors-sue-coca-cola-in-what-could-be-the-dumbest-lawsuit-in-history/

Present value of an annuity calculator

 

Jul 19, 2017

Topics: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Department of Labor are fighting for working families. They won a couple battles. Now the losers are suddenly working in your best interest. Or are they?

- Amber's husband has three more semesters left to finish a master's degree. They just realized the degree won't increase his salary that much. She asks if he should drop out and cut their losses.

- Extreme Couponer Dolores does a July checkup - are you on tax track?

- Are you Wells Fargo customer? Get your piece of the $142 million settlement over fake accounts.

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401(k) and IRA Ripoffs

Student Loan Debt vs. Salary Calculator

Federal income tax calculator

 

Jul 18, 2017

Topics: Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve your condition.

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Jul 17, 2017

Topics: Marketplace did a study comparing people with money and those without. What are the different characteristics of people between income levels?

- Ann (Lehighton, PA) is six years from retirement and has no retirement savings.

- The best places to retire (again).

- Cruising the high seas? You might be cursing the high seas after you hear what cruise lines are doing.

- One athlete is moving to another state to save $8.7M in taxes. Could you do the same?

- Chester is in some high expense investments and asks if they are appropriate.

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TV Viewership and income: http://www.marketplace.org/topics/wealth-poverty/income-upshot

How giving up TV for a month changed my brain and my life - https://www.fastcompany.com/3060491/what-happened-to-my-brain-after-a-month-without-watching-tv

Fee only CFPs:

XY Planning Network - http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/
Garrett Planning Network - http://garrettplanningnetwork.com/
NAPFA - https://www.napfa.org/

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19845375/the-oakland-raiders-moving-las-vegas-save-quarterback-derek-carr-upwards-87-million-taxes-2017-nfl

Jul 14, 2017

Topics: A listener gets married and Scott shares the first money moves he should make.

- Jamie asks how to keep herself accountable.

- Katie discusses how to get rid of a bad contractor.

- Darwuin asks how best to max out his retirement accounts.

- Floyd Mayweather can't pay his taxes. How soon before he's broke?

- Life is about eating donuts.

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Jul 12, 2017

Topics: Maybe you have decided to buy into the get rich slowly savings philosophy. But is there a way to supercharge your savings and be better than average?

- Chell (New York) is 40 making $40k and asks how to finance her dreams of opening a business on an island and providing free education to children.

- Amazon is winning - at your expense. Find out how.

- Kevin has two young boys and is interested in opening custodial accounts for them. He asks what type of account he should consider.

- Cynthia has a way to make money that if you ignore you will repent!

- Scott shares the next hot stock tip nobody else is aware of.

- Alexis is 32 years old, married with kids, and deciding on how best to tackle $50k in student loans and two car payments.

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Amazon pricing: http://www.investopedia.com/news/how-amazon-winningat-your-expense/

Problems with custodial accounts

Jul 11, 2017

Topics: Scott finds an injured animal on the side of a country road. Today's show: What do you do when nobody is around looking and can judge you?

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Jul 10, 2017

Topics: Every day you're faced with choosing between time vs. money. What are the factors to consider when deciding? How can the decision lead to more happiness?

- Our July challenge is here. Just one more! Day, that is.

- Ty (California) is confused on ETF investing vs. index fund investing.

- The days of the Honda Fit are now numbered. Katie has requested a new car.

- Nick has a friend who wants to buy a used car and asks for some tips on how to do it.

- Rich is a college junior and feels the stock market is too risky to invest in.

- Wendy moved her kids out of America. Here's what happened.

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Parenting

Cost of missing out on the best days of the stock market

Jul 7, 2017

Topics: Looking for a little inspiration from those who came from nothing and made it? Listen to what these famous people have to say about building wealth.

- Victor changed jobs and asks if he should take his old 401(k), cash it out and pay off all his debts.

- Jessica is a full-time college student needing ideas on how to save money.

- Gianluigi is contributing to a company IRA and asks if he can contribute to a post-tax IRA as well.

- Why do millennials (or anyone) love Olive Garden?

- Even historic landmarks are running out of money. What does it mean to your retirement?

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IRA Aggregation Rule

Millennials love free bread sticks

Colonial Williamsburg has drained it's endowment fund

Using money you don't have quote

Jul 5, 2017

Topics: What should new graduates know before heading off to college or heading out into the working world?

- David got a $20k raise at his current job. Discover how he did it.

- PackerFan (YouTube) has some confusion on picking between a Roth 401(k) and a regular 401(k) and future tax brackets.

- Lisa (Melbourne, AU) has an investment property that is cash flow positive but hasn't increased in value and asks if it's worth keeping.

- Red alert warning: Homeowners beware! Watch out for this trickery going around.

- Shari has a resource that will increase your credit score in 48 hours.

- Gary has some investments at one of the full service brokers and asks if it's wise to move the investments elsewhere.

- Dolores has a tip on extreme couponing.

- A 32-year-old real estate investor who is worth over $1M.

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Abhi Golhar, Young Millionaire

 

Jul 4, 2017

Topics: Hot dogs! Is there anything they can't do? Yes - build wealth.

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Jul 3, 2017

Topics: What is Pascal's wager and how does it apply to managing your money? Wager right and you're sitting pretty. Wager wrong and your dead broke.

- An update on Scott's letter to AT&T's CEO regarding the overcharge on a cell-phone bill.

- Charlie asks about a particular investing app and if it's worth trying.

- The imperial federal government can change any rule or law at any time - how should you prepare yourself for the inevitable?

- Kevin (Seattle, WA) provides a detailed financial goals plan and asks if the steps make sense.

- Jake is concerned about his emergency fund not keeping pace with inflation.

- What are the millennials doing that bought Snapchat? Getting a hard earned lesson which is a good thing.

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Witt Actuarial Services
Glenn Daily
James Hunt

 

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