- You can’t choose your family, but you can choose your friends, where you live, and how you live, and therefore, how much wealth you’ll build.
- Red Alert Warning - your social media accounts are about to be used to determine your insurance rates.
- How one person's consistency landing him a gig with Garth Brooks.
Listener questions:
- Bad with saving but need $15,000 for a wedding (Sherene)
- I'm making financial moves because of a lack of patience (Josh)
- I'm never sure where my money goes (Jill)
- Just got kicked out of my house and trying to save up for a down payment (Joey)
- I have a $150,000 inheritance and want to know if a variable indexed annuity is a good idea (Richard, Salt Lake City, UT)
Resources/links:
https://www.forbes.com/2010/08/10/truth-about-equity-indexed-annuities-personal-finance-bogleheads-view-lindauer.html#4f4b83c71257
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- What do you know about the true impact of credit scores on how much you pay for loans? The best credit scores get the best rates and can save you thousands over your lifetime.
- Are you preparing for the recession?
- No, you can't deduct interest from a home equity loans on your taxes for non-home related costs.
Listener questions:
- Help me get out of my money moron state of mind (Kevin)
- Using VA benefits to pay for nursing care (Angie)
- Should I quit school to work two jobs (Elie)
- Where are good places to travel that are ski friendly for kids (Brad)
- Is an advisor necessary to help plan for college expenses (Donna, Wisconsin)
- How to deal with so little money going towards debts (Holly)
- Are annuities really that bad (Roberto)
Resources/links:
https://www.savingforcollege.com/
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- Miss this not-so-secret, and you’ll struggle more and likely never build wealth. Master it and have financial independence and leave a legacy.
- What are the boring habits of successful people?
- Must save documents.
- Are you preparing for the recession?
- Inspiring story of Kevin Curry and how he went from food stamps to a successful author.
Listener questions:
- Help me get out of my money moron state of mind (Kevin)
- Wasting money and not being wise about saving, spending irresponsibly (T, Chicago, IL)
- I'm not lucky because I bought flood insurance (Jason, North Carolina)
- Where are good places to travel that are ski friendly for kids (Bee)
- My husband decides to spend whatever he wants (Morgan)
- What should we consider if we move to another state (Victoria, New Jersey)
- Disability insurance is so expensive, is it really necessary (Sam, Ohio)
Resources/links:
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- Scott rants on people using candy crush investing apps which will cause them to lose money when the market tanks. Follow an investing plan that works in good time and bad.
- Red alert warning - cheap cars cost a lot!
- Almost 70% of millennials regret buying their home.
Listener questions:
- How do you give without feeling resentful for giving (Tiffany, Facebook)
- How to live on a passive income (Jackie, Florida)
- I can't save because of where I live and travel (Simona)
- Can't keep by business income consistent (Juice)
- I'm not able to make ends meet because I left my job (Michaela)
- What are these new choices at Betterment (Gandolf)
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- Listen to a must-know analogy of how to explain how loans and interest work so that anyone can understand the benefits and pitfalls.
- Should kids take a gap year before college?
- Give the gift of chicken - gfa.org/give
Listener questions:
- Had to evict my roommate because I needed the money (Rudy)
- How does a Roth 401(k) work when the funds are withdrawn (Kevin, West Virginia)
- How do I stay away from my savings account (Joseph)
- Should we max out our HSA (General Kenobi, Birmingham Alabama)
- Beware the double taxation of C-Corps (Roger, Murrieta, CA)
- I stopped going to college because of financial problems (Marinel)
- My husband left me and my daughter, what should I do next (Jody, Pennsylvania)
Resources/links:
https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
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- What will it take to retire? Use the retirement money pyramid to figure out the dream retirement you can build.
- We bid farewell to Jack Bogle, the original defender of your dollars.
- Never let fear get in the way (Kim)
Listener questions:
- My old employer is telling me I have to move my 401(k) (Angel, Austin, TX)
- Is it really that bad to put down less than 20% on a house (Mack, Nebraska)
- How to adjust tax withholding (Adrian in Pittsburgh, PA)
- My job sucks, I have a long commute, and a big plate of debt (Matthew)
- Another car expense some people forget about when shopping (Marta)
- Advice for budgeting and sticking to it (Aaron, Edmond, OK)
- How to pick investments in a TSP (Esther, San Diego, CA)
Resources/links:
https://nb.fidelity.com/public/nb/401k/tools/calculators/contributioncalculator
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-withholding-calculator
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- What do you think of when you hear the word legacy? One of the other big benefits of savings, is the legacy you will leave.
- Travel hack - holding tickets to get the best price
- How to improve your financial IQ
- What you should do if you hate your job and can't change it
- Should you follow your passions rather than a career (Erynn)
- Red Alert Warning - jewelry shopping for less
Listener questions:
- Did you ever contemplate bankruptcy (Barbi)
- What do you know about the fourth credit reporting agency (Angie, Dover, PA)
- I want financial freedom this year (Danielle)
- Buying used vs. buying a new car (Tom)
- Using ROBS (a 401k business rollover) to start a business (Mr. Bojangles)
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- Gravity is a tough concept to grasp. So are some of the things you can do right now to start building wealth.
- Scott rants on picky eaters
- Listeners respond to what they will accomplish in the next 100 days.
- Katie gets banned from Walmart.
- Listener tip to make yourself stand out when looking for a new job (Jeff)
- IN THE BAND - Justin pays off his house
Listener questions:
- How to stay motivated during the market volatility (Lara)
- How often does the stock market pay (Jay)
- What to do while working towards financial independence (Kylee)
- Have you considered home schooling (Kelly)
- How to settle a debt in collections (Anon, Philadelphia)
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- Can you guess the greatest thing you can do with your money that wil bring you ultimate happiness?
- Red Alert Warning: Easy money isn't so easy.
- Scott rants: Quit judging people and just hire them.
- Samantha is a high-school senior and shares what she has learned about money.
Listener questions:
- Difference between a Roth IRA and a Roth 401K (Chantelle)
- Should a new lawnmower come out of the home maintenance category or a sinking fund Morris, Kennesaw, GA)
- Where is the best place for me to get my credit report (Anita, Portland, OR)
- Have you looked into companies like roofstock.com or homeunion.com (Chia)
- Did you ever contemplate bankruptcy? I'm 52, divorced, and in debt (Barbi)
- I have an international fund in my 401(k) with a low ten-year return, should I skip it (Mike)
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- One of the benefits of saving is spending. Most people do not realize how much money they could have to spend if they changed their habits a little.
- How can you impress someone at a job interview
- How to freeze your child's credit.
- Why people should get on their elder's case to get their estate in order
- IN THE BAND - Marta paid off $20,000 in debt
Listener questions:
- How to manage anxiety while working (Reyanna)
- Do I need a stock broker to invest (Alicia)
- What is the best way to save (Crystal)
- The lessons I've learned from having a spending plan (Tom)
- Is Stash a good app for beginners (William, Twitter)
Resources/links:
How to freeze your child's credit: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/28/your-money/credit-freeze-children.html
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- Give yourself permission to spend, which comes from saving up, not swiping down
- The 70 year old world record holder who has one simple tip for success.
- Katie has a money saving tip for lady things.
- IN THE BAND - Bob and his wife pay off $60,000 in debt!
Listener questions:
- Should you invest in a bunch of stocks or a bunches and bunches of stocks (Eric)
- How to budget for yearly gym memberships (Bob)
- Where to put money from an old employer 401(k) (Mike, Arizona)
- How to invest wisely before retirement (Bud)
- How to overcome money stress (Deborah)
- How should 23-year olds plan for financial independence and traveling (Alexandra)
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- There is simple and easy diet advice you can put into your day, that not only makes you feel better but achieve more.
- Save $1,600 a year with this trick
- How small business owners can stand out from the competition
Listener questions:
- I don't know enough about money and finances (Andrew)
- We got burned on real estate, how do we get started investing (Jennifer)
- I'm getting divorced and trying to dig out of debt (Bob)
- Good thing for emergency funds! (Marta)
- I'm tired of get rich quick investments (The Sword)
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- It could get messy, and that’s ok. Keep your foot on the gas, and you’ll get to your destination this year and win with money.
- Two reminders you need to know for starting the year.
- The first thing you should do when your car stops running.
Listener questions:
- Where to put money when saving up for a downpayment in the next 2-3 years (Jimmy)
- I overspend to keep from disappointing my children (Cyndi)
- Inefficient house is costing me money (Matt)
- I have less money at my brokerage than my deposits (Ally)
- How to budget for myself (Crystal)
- Does getting rich in stocks really work (Judy)
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