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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: September, 2017
Sep 29, 2017

On today's show: How do people define financial independence (FI) and what are they really after?

- Ric (San Antonio, TX) is deciding between which mutual funds to select to balance out his retirement investments.

- Save money by eating breakfast for dinner.

- Wil had an overcharge at a hotel and asks how to best get it resolved.

- Scam alert - grandparents are being targeted to send money to get their grandkids out of jail!

- Utility bill savings that can add thousands to your wealth.

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Sep 27, 2017

On today's show: What are the top rated 529 college savings plans and what are the best ways to pay for college?

- Ashley (Sterling Heights, MI) is heading to graduate school and asks about her investing options from her employer's 401(k) to getting into real estate.

- Lando (NYC) is looking to diversify and asks about a real estate investing service.

- Is it better to file your taxes jointly or separately if you're married?

- How do you know if you should cancel your whole life insurance policy? Kiplinger's Retirement Report confirms Scott's advice.

- Scott adds a warning about intrafamily loans when buying a house from a parent.

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Tax filing jointly vs. married filing jointly

 

Sep 25, 2017

On today's show: The majority of people are prioritizing spending over saving for retirement. What does this situation mean to you or the people you know approaching retirement, and what can you do to make sure you have an awesome retirement?

- Priscilla is 30, self-employed, and has questions on which investing accounts to pick.

- Amazon Prime now includes free music (ok, this is old but have you tried it out?)

- Ashley (Sterling Heights, MI) is heading to graduate school and asks about her investing options from her employer's 401(k) to getting into real estate.

- Steffani has maxed out credit cards and asks how to say no to spending.

- Shocking retirement saving stats

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Workers save more when employers tell them to

 

Sep 22, 2017

On today's show: Beware of various credit freeze products being pushed by the credit bureaus.

- Bela Oxmyx (Grafton, WI) has two kids in elementary school and asks if he should have a credit freeze put on them.

- Sky (Los Angeles, CA) has mom that is 66 who's only asset is her home. She asks how the family can work a deal to give mom money to live on while letting her age in place.

- A free browser tool you can use to keep companies from collecting information about you.

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Stop Facebook tracking

National Family Mortgage

Reverse Mortgages, Wade Pfau

 

Sep 20, 2017

On today's show: Windbag Turner couldn't finish his points on staying young and fancy free in a previous show, so we continue on in part two of how to stay young forever.

- Francis (Upstate, NY) has some feedback to share on her experience with credit freezes.

- Do you know about all the extra benefits your bank offers?

- Star Lord (Colorado, Earth) asks where to park money for six years while saving up for a house.

- Tayyab inquires about my investing results in an attempt to make his own investing decision.

- Discover another important way to protect your identity.

- Are you overly worried about what people think about you?

- Marianne (Seattle, WA) has a large amount of equity in her home from the housing market recovery and asks if she should sell while the getting is good.

- Overcoming your demons.

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http://www.collaborativefund.com/blog/overcoming-your-demons/

 

Sep 18, 2017

On today's show: Scott from New York asks for more updates on the Equifax credit hack. What's real, what's fake, and are people trying to cash in on your money with fear based advertising?

- Emily (Philly Cheese Steak, PA) is a millennial and asks for advice on making smart money moves to get started.

- Can you get a deal on a vehicle if you pay for it with a credit card?

- Dr. J has an extended warranty for his truck which has paid for itself and asks if he should renew it when the term is up.

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http://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-man-bought-a-45000-car-on-his-credit-card-should-you-2017-09-11

https://www.consumerreports.org/extended-warranties/extended-car-warranties-an-expensive-gamble/

 

Sep 15, 2017

On today's show: What is one thing that can help you keep your sanity and your amazing good looks?

- Jan (Georgia) is 59-years-old making $10/hour. She says she has nothing to show for her life and asks what can she do now.

- Brennan (China) is 25 and living abroad. He has a follow-up question on what to invest in if you have a high risk tolerance.

- Aaron is going back to school and will have low income for the next couple years. He asks how to save taxes now by converting his tax deferred retirement accounts to a Roth IRA.

- Worldwide pensions are underfunded by how much? Watch out if you or someone you know is counting on a pension for retirement.

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Sep 13, 2017

On today's show: Don't fall for all the financial pied pipers telling you to buy credit monitoring. Scott lets you know how to protect your identity from the Equifax security breach.

- Nuno is selecting an investment account and needs help understanding the beneficiary options.

- Jim (Pennsylvania) is struggling to make extra income while he and his wife deal with upcoming bills.

- Will calls out Scott on growth vs. value stocks.

- Kelly (Wisconsin) and her husband have some stock certificates and wonder what they are worth.

- A simple way to protect your digital life.

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Equifax security enrollment

Sep 11, 2017

On today's show: Adulting is hard. Especially after you've lived high on the hog for a while. Hear Autumn's story of trying to figure it out.

- Bill (St. Petersburg, FL) has a large amount of home equity and asks about selling the home to be debt free or hanging on to it.

- Don (San Antonio, TX) asks why people don't get out of the stock market when it starts going down.

- Walt (Denver, CO) asks for clarification on if working prior to full retirement age reduced social security benefits.

- The Chicken & Biscuit business building plan.

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Cost of missing the best stock market days

How work affects your social security benefits

 

Sep 8, 2017

On today's show: Throw common sense away! It's time to get our investing advice from celebrities.

- Tyrone (San Francisco, CA) is getting some financial gifts to purchase a home and wonders if the gift givers will be hit with Federal gift taxes.

- Jimmy (Phoenix, AZ) has an offer for a lump sum payment of his $21k pension and asks if he should take it.

- Cell phone savings with Consumer Cellular

- Ric (San Antonio, TX) asks if moving funds from a 529 plan to a Roth IRA makes sense to pay for college and have more flexibility.

- Nick contributes 20% to his employer's retirement plan and asks if the distribution between tax-free-growth and tax-deferred-growth is appropriate.

- Herb (Dallas, TX) has some restricted stock units he gets as part of his bonus and asks if he should hang on to them or diversify.

- Quote of the day from Seth Buechley

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Financial Aid Expected Family Contribution Calculator

Sep 6, 2017

On today's show: Tax hacks revisited to save you money in the future.

- Troy (Philippines) has three whole life insurance policies and asks if he can change them to term life.

- Diane (Ontario, Canada) is 52-years-young and asks about downsizing and moving into a mobile home in a trailer park to pay off debt and start saving.

- Travel Hack - How to fly to Europe or Asia for less.

- Seth (Birmingham, Alabama) is a recent graduate who is looking for feedback on his savings strategy of putting money into a Roth 401(k) or a Roth IRA.

- Brennan (American living in China) is 25, has $10,000 to invest and is trying to decide what set-it-and-forget-it method is best for him.

- Sunshine and her husband are debt free and have a $2M net worth.

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Quick tax-rate calculator

 

Sep 4, 2017

On today's show: Sure, Colonel Sanders built a fried chicken empire starting at age 65. But what can a 90 year old learn from a 20 year old about success? What can a 20 year old learn from a 90 year old about success?

- Akorem (anonymous) is running the math between a 15 year and 30 year mortgage and wonders which is better financially.

- (Not A) Sharp dressed man - where can you get a good-looking, cheap suit?

- Martin's friend has started Forex trading and Martin wonder's if it's too good to be true.

- Chris (Charlotte, NC) and his wife paid off $79k of debt in 2 years and now wonder where to put the money that was going towards debt payoff.

- Nikolas saved 500 Euro with the Save $1,000 in 1-week challenge.

- Shanna stars a side business and gets her first paid assignment after a little more than a month in business!

- Quote of the day from David Lee Roth.

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Stock market historical return investing calculator

Senior Wonders

Sep 1, 2017

On today's show: Hana thought her parents were crazy when they told her to get a job. Working at Starbucks at age seventeen opened her eyes to the struggles of other people.

- Beth (Auburn Hills, MI) has an option to purchase company stock at a 15% discount and asks if it's worth it.

- Jennifer (Hotlanta, GA) is earning some side income and asks how to pay estimated quarterly taxes, and what can be deducted as a business expense.

- Rakal (SoCal) is considering moving to the country of Texas. He asks about the property tax rates and how they compare to California.

- An Indiegogo FAIL to be aware of.

- Wish I Were Spock (anonymous) has a free spirited husband that doesn't contribute to the family finances. How should she bring him around?

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IRS Form for figuring out estimated taxes

Maximize the tax deductions for meals and entertainment

 

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