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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: November, 2017
Nov 29, 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: Are you a gambler or an investor?

- Shane (Oil City, PA) is getting frustrated with life and finding a job.

- Is it a good idea to sell your car instead of trading it in?

- The Lone Duck wants advice on selling on eBay.

- Peter (Canada) works part time in finance and wants to change employers.

- Pawan asks about time limitations for investing in Roth IRAs.

- A win from Aubrey (Liberty, TX)

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What is the difference between investing and gambling

This episode originally aired July 3, 2016.

Nov 27, 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: What is retirement and how do you know if you have saved enough?

- Amy (Sonoma, CA) has a loan on her cash value life insurance, should she change policies?

- How to save on sporting equipment and shoes

- Steve asks if he needs an advisor.

- Darinae makes minimum wage and has trouble saving

- Debbie celebrates making some financial moves to help her get out of debt.

- Risk vs. comfort.

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Witt Actuarial Services

Glenn Daily

James Hunt

National Child Support Enforcement Association

This episode originally aired April 12, 2016

Nov 24, 2017

On today's show: A special edition of the show unlike any we've ever done before. When you're out and about shopping this Black Friday, get your laugh on.

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Nov 22, 2017

On today's show: It's a special edition of the show. On this Thanksgiving Scott and Katie share what they are thankful for this year.

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Nov 20, 2017

On today's show: Smarty pants advice from the big brain trust that help us increase our wealth.

- Katy (Sacramento, CA) has $100,000 equity in her house but not enough to for a downpayment on a home in a nicer neighborhood. She asks what she should do.

- Try out FIRECalc to see how likely you are to run out of money.

- Mary and her husband have extra money to invest and ask where the next best place is to put it.

- Mac says you shouldn't invest in a 401(k). Is he right?

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

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Marriage Kids + Money show

Fire Calc

Nov 17, 2017

On today's show: What are some shopping hacks you can use to help with overspending? Scott reviews a list of creative hacks that was published by Acorns and digs into which one really would help (or not).

- Amanda (Dallas, TX) asks for the service used to protest property taxes to save you money on property taxes.

- Discover the key to saving money at the grocery store.

- Laura asks for advice about quitting a job.

- Lorena is a stay-at-home mom with little savings and wants to learn about investing in stocks.

- Pizza! Pizza! The label cops are winning at your expense.

- Jen paid off $2,000 in debt by working overtime and selling stuff.

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10 Creative Hacks to Curb Overspending

Property Tax Protest

Nov 15, 2017

On today's show:

- Blinker is a new app to buy and sell cars (limited availability)

- Lena asks for an update on Scott's experience with Cricket wireless.

- Dwight shares a tip on where you can get 5% on your checking account.

- Omar is a general contractor with too much work and asks how to expand by finding good employees.

- Zulily is a great deal website for savings.

- Anonymous has a Discover card with a $6,000 balance and 23% interest and can only make minimum payments. They ask what to do about paying down the debt.

- Scam alert - another get-rich-quick scheme on the Internet.

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Ultimate Checking Account

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Nov 13, 2017

On today's show: Could you spot a millionaire in the grocery store? Probably not. Hear about what it takes to get to millionaire status and what those who have, spend their money on.

- A survey by T. Rowe Price shows parents raiding their kids college funds to pay for everything but college.

- Melissa is losing a second source of income and needs advice on paying off credit cards.

- Olga (Italy) is a scuba instructor barely getting by and asks for help on increasing her income.

- Are you letting security rob your ambition?

- Two facts about insurance everyone should now.

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https://www.influencive.com/real-life-millionaires-spend-money/

 

Nov 10, 2017

On today's show: What could be coming up with the new tax law changes and how will it impact your future income?

- John (Apple Valley, CA) asks about the proposed changes to 401(k) contributions and what the average person is putting away for retirement.

- Have you heard Chipotle will pay for your college education?

- Seth has a question about the proposed $500,000 mortgage interest deduction being floated in the tax overhaul plan.

- Jedi Knight has a new job and asks if his saving goals are appropriate.

- Justin read Tony Robbin's book and asks about the All Weather Portfolio.

- JM asks if SoFi is a good deal.

- How one man makes a living buying and selling clearance items at Walmart.

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Nov 8, 2017

On today's show: Scott rants on the lousy financial advice being given out on the weekend talk radio shows. What are people selling and what do you need to watch out for?

- Kirstie asks how to get enough money to pay cash for a $25,000 dump so she can fix it and flip it.

- Abby (New Zealand) and her husband earn $84,000/year and ask about the steps to save up for a house.

- Steve has just $20 to invest in Bitcoin and wants to invest more in digital currency.

- Now anyone can become a venture capitalist! Find out how.

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Why you may want to contribute to your child's retirement

Nov 6, 2017

On today's show: The financial talking heads make a great living giving out controversial sound bites for the 6 o'clock news. Check out the latest round of advice and how it can harm your financial independence.

- Tim is newly married and works for a non profit. He asks about Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) to pay off his student loans.

- Greg asks Scott's opinion on Tony Robbins investment advice from Tony's book Money Master the Game.

- James (Boston, MA) earns too much for a Roth IRA and asks about putting some bonus money in a regular brokerage account instead.

- Another tale of someone creating a crypto currency fund to cash in.

- The story of Dave's Killer Bread and how the company giving a second chance to people with criminal records.

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www.daveskillerbread.com/elizabeth

New retirement rules

Nov 3, 2017

On today's show: Do you have a fear of being in front of a large audience? How about performing solo in front of 1,000 people? Scott shares the stage with a finalist from American Idol. Hear the story of how it all happened and breaking through limiting beliefs.

- Andrew (Wisconsin) has doubled his money in the crypto currency market and asks for advice on taking the money to pay off student loans or his car.

- Kevin has an insurance settlement for his kids and asks about what to do with the money.

- Michael owes a lot of back taxes and his accountant suggests he get rid of his car. Nobody will buy it and he wonders what to do.

- Dave's Killer Bread, making a difference in people's lives.

- Patricia turns sour dough bread into a big side hustle using Udemy.

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Dalton Rapattoni

http://www.daveskillerbread.com/elizabeth

https://about.udemy.com/instructors/a-life-transformed-through-learning-and-teaching/

Nov 1, 2017

On today's show: Yes, you really can do anything you set your mind to. Scott proves it in his own life by sharing the story of creating a parody of The Office.

Watch it now: https://youtu.be/MU8n9zrXK2c

- Scott rants about trial lawyers and the Anthem data breach that's paying out a measly $36 to people who had their personal information stolen.

- Brendon (Milford, CT) is underwater on a condo purchased in 2005 and is trying to figure out what to do with the property.

- What not to wear to a job fair.

- Elisa (Morristown NJ) asks about the pros and cons of having her mom superfund a 529 plan for Elisa's kid.

- A simple example of diversification to help you understand why it's important.

- An update on Melissa Thomas and how she funds her dream of seeing Elton John.

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www.MelissaTheCoach.com

Fannie Mae Know Your Options

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