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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: May, 2019
May 30, 2019

It's the easiest money you'll ever make! Or is it the easiest money you'll ever lose? Another Scaminar exposed.
- What do I do with an old 401(k) if I'm changing jobs (Andrew, Cincinnati, Ohio)
- How do we start our finances off the right way in marriage (Stanley)
- How much debt is ok to have before buying a first house (Alejandro, Tyler, TX)
- My daughter is taking out some student loans, so what amount is reasonable (Coco)
- Can't get ahead as a single parent with one income (Kai, Nashville, TN)
- Are there hidden costs when investing with ETFs?
- Do you suffer from stinkin' thinkin'?

Mentioned on the show:

Are free investments really free - https://www.fa-mag.com/news/the-hidden-danger-of-zero-fee-etfs-44514.html

Get The Complete Guide To Saving Money
FREE printed copy of Scott's new book - How to Save $1,000 This Week: http://bit.ly/2w30ZWs

 

May 29, 2019

What do you do when people in your life don't believe in your dreams? Can ordinary people really build wealth?

- What to consider when picking a 529 college savings plan

- I was let go of my job. How should I handle my money until I find a new one (Ed, Columbia, SC)

- How to setup a business partnership (Anthony)

- Is it a good idea to rent a vehicle before buying (Colleen)

- Did you know Lada Gaga was once bankrupt?

- How can you watch local news without cable?

- Should I take out Roth money to buy a rental mobile home (Retirement Cash)

- I'm having trouble with my credit and income (Cassidy)

- How can I make money at forex (Kelvin)

Mentioned on the show:

Mt. Everest line - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2019/05/27/mount-everest-deaths-overcrowding-blamed-string-fatalities/1249611001/

Get The Complete Guide To Saving Money
FREE printed copy of Scott's new book - How to Save $1,000 This Week: http://bit.ly/2w30ZWs

 

May 28, 2019

Yes, you can become a millionaire on a teacher's salary. Andrew Hallam did it in just 17 years.

- How do you save money on appliances if you move into a new house (Marcy, West Adams, CO)

- How should help our 10-year-old grow his business (Rosalyn)

- More 401(k) administrators getting fined for pushing people into higher priced products.

- Generation Z - Kylie's thoughts on money.

- A simpler way to separate finances after a divorce.

- I'm 58 and having trouble finding work after moving (Ray, Austin, TX)

- How can I be disciplined when investing in myself while working 9-5 (Sherrin)

- Is there any hope for my husband who has been out of work since the fall (Lori)

- Be wary of the get-rich-quick people that try to hang around with you (Valenti, Youtube)

Mentioned on the show:

Retirement reinvention - https://www.amazon.com/Retirement-Reinvention-Make-Your-Next/dp/0143131915

Edward Jones settlement - https://news.bloomberglaw.com/employee-benefits/edward-jones-gets-ok-for-3m-settlement-in-401k-lawsuit

Collaborative Divorce - https://family.findlaw.com/divorce/how-a-collaborative-law-divorce-works-faq-s.html

Millionaire teacher - https://www.cnbc.com/2017/04/28/how-one-teacher-became-a-self-made-millionaire-by-age-36.html

Get The Complete Guide To Saving Money
FREE printed copy of Scott's new book - How to Save $1,000 This Week: http://bit.ly/2w30ZWs

 

May 23, 2019

Doing work that feels beneath you always pays off in the end.

- How to save for Christmas gifts this year (Olivia, Kentucky)

- How to negotiate a medical bill (Emily)

- What can we cut back on to save money (Riley, Vermont)

- How much should you pay for a wedding ring

- How can I save up for my own place after graduating high school (Austin)

- Should I sell my rental home in another state (Michele, Florida)

- Are CBD companies a good idea to invest in (Chase, Minnesota)

Mentioned on the show:

Advice for grads - https://www.wsj.com/articles/my-advice-to-grads-start-mopping-1527518588

Get The Complete Guide To Saving Money
FREE printed copy of Scott's new book - How to Save $1,000 This Week: http://bit.ly/2w30ZWs

 

May 22, 2019

Some tips and apps to quickly and easily save on food.

- We just paid off our $18,000 kitchen remodel (Brian, Minnesota)

- Should my 23-year-old be investing (Paula)

- How to help my brother who is bad with finances get on a budget (Mason, Omaha, NE)

- Should I use extra money from my side gig for debt payments or to use on my car (Darcie)

- What do we do when we sit down to work on our budget (Sky, Houston, TX)

- How do you publish a book (Psy)

- What amount of money should we tithe now that we are out of debt (Carter)

- How do I rebalance my 401(k) (Arthur, Tuscon, AZ)

- Watch out for PayPal not sending you alerts.

- How much money can you save between a community college and state university

- Did you know you are in the 1%?

Mentioned on the show:

Global Rich List - http://www.globalrichlist.com/
Ibotta - https://ibotta.com/register?friend=VSHIWRL
Checkout51 - https://www.checkout51.com/
BerryCart - http://www.berrycart.com/

 

Get The Complete Guide To Saving Money
FREE printed copy of Scott's new book - How to Save $1,000 This Week: http://bit.ly/2w30ZWs

 

May 21, 2019

Not only do have to put your money in the right stuff, it has to be in the right place too, and spent at the right time.
- How to budget on an irregular income (Zoe, Toledo, OH)
- Are secured credit cards good to rebuild credit (Sophia, Florida)
- My husband is investing with a margin account and I'm worried about what could happen (Chloe)
- I met with a financial advisor that's pushing commission based investments. What should I look out for (Erin, Plano, TX)
- How can my 18-year-old build her credit score (Charlotte)
- Warning for travel hackers on getting points from new credit cards (Logan, Australia)
- How to rebalance a 401(k) if you have company stock in it (Arthur, Tuscon, AZ)
- Should you tithe on gross income or your take home paycheck (Carter)
- Remember to shop for insurance, even if you have an escrow account (Dustin)
- Ways to appear wealthy even without being wealthy.

Mentioned on the show:

Traveling guide services and experiences - GetYourGuide.com
Look rich tips - https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2019/05/14/10-ways-to-appear-wealthy

Get The Complete Guide To Saving Money
FREE printed copy of Scott's new book - How to Save $1,000 This Week: http://bit.ly/2w30ZWs

May 15, 2019

When you get clear on what you want, it’s easier to disconnect from what you don’t.
- How to research a good used car (Liza)
- I've lost momentum on my debt-free journey (Amber, Facebook)
- What brand of children's shoes last a long time (Corey)
- How to diversify outside of retirement accounts (Gandolf)
- How much money would be good to open a savings account for a 7-year old (Cassandra)
- Watch out for extra costs when buying a condo.
- You called it right on Helium (Allison)
- Tax efficiency of ETFs vs. index funds (Tom, Florida)
- What is a good balance of stocks and bonds if you have a pension (Harriet, Washington D.C.)
- Should we stop saving for retirement to save up for a house (Hannah, Connecticut)
- Are there regulations on who can be a financial planner (Stuart)

Mentioned on the show:

https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/investment-products/etf/etfs-tax-efficiency
https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2019-vanguard-mutual-fund-tax-dodge/

Get The Complete Guide To Saving Money
FREE printed copy of Scott's new book - How to Save $1,000 This Week: http://bit.ly/2w30ZWs

 

May 14, 2019

The average American spends $18,000 a year on nonessential items, and people were not happy when other out-of-touch dinosaurs told them how to spend their money.

- Should my 50-year-old dad pick a Roth 401(k) or regular 401(k)(Legolas)
- We are struggling to pay off a home renovation (Rebecca)
- I feel guilty about taking vacations while paying down debt (Vincent)
- Should I pay off my car if the interest is the same as what I'm getting in my savings account (Anna)
- Can you front-load a 529 College Savings Plan (Anon)
- Best way to save for retirement in Canada (Denise, Nova-Scotia, Canada)
- Should I invest in a 401(k) if I already have an ESOP (Tony, Ohio)
- Thanks for writing a book my husband would read (Lori)
- Using apps to avoid toll roads
- Red Alert Warning - crypto-scams

Mentioned on the show:

You don't need that: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/05/07/americans-spend-thousands-on-nonessentials/39450207/

Front loading 529 College Savings Plans https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f709.pdf

FREE How to Save $1,000 This Week: https://goo.gl/AUdUCu

FREE Audio Book of 99 Minute Millionaire - https://goo.gl/tu8bZM

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hips-dont-lie-and-neither-do-budgets/id1053256064?i=1000437632123

May 9, 2019

Beware of the people who will say anything to get your attention, it could cost you big money.
- Where should someone put $25k for a niece (Legolas)
- I the federal government defaults on their loans, how would that event affect the stock market (Angie)
- How can I earn money without investing (Jenna)
- How can I increase my income as a piano teacher (Bill, Pennsylvania)
- Where should we put $180,000 we'll need in a couple years for a new house (Brenda)
- We have a goal of hitting $100,000 in savings (Matt)
- Consumer protection alert - Watch out for this new robocall scam
- Are you eating real rice or fake rice?

Mentioned on the show:

New robocall scam - https://bgr.com/2019/05/07/robocall-scams-one-ring-call/
What is rice - https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-louisiana-a-fight-over-whats-rice-11556616601

FREE How to Save $1,000 This Week: https://goo.gl/AUdUCu

FREE Audio Book of 99 Minute Millionaire - https://goo.gl/tu8bZM

 

May 8, 2019

Most people are excited the new economy is going to fix everything. Should people be optimistic?
- How am I doing on saving (Erin, LA)
- How do I move my old 401(k) (Juan)
- A beginner's guide to IPOs (and why you should avoid them)
- We had to move quickly and it took some of our savings (Wren)
- Is there a faster way to pay down student loans (Paige)
- How do I setup and put money in an emergency fund (Emmanual, Uganda)
- Why a good night's sleep (on a good mattress) is a good investment.
- Jen shared her emergency fund name to keep her inspired
- My wife will receive an inheritance and I don't think she'll want to pay down all of our debts with it (Bernie)
- Kanye West shows you can be stylish on a budget
- Are you being taken advantage of by people in suits?

Mentioned on the show:

FREE How to Save $1,000 This Week: https://goo.gl/AUdUCu

FREE Audio Book of 99 Minute Millionaire - https://goo.gl/tu8bZM

 

May 7, 2019

- Joe Jonas and Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner got married for $600 and swap candy rings.
- Product cost review of the sous-vide
- Story of turning financial situation around (Corey)
- How else can I diversify my investments (Chris, Pensacola, Florida)
- Was it a good idea to cancel my dad's life insurance policy (Jules, Quebec, Canada)
- Should I switch to a Roth 401(k) (Maria, YouTube)
- What's the best way to fly and save money (Lara)
- Am I right to pay taxes now rather than later (Brian, YouTube)
- Scott Rants - why don't people lift a finger for themselves?

Mentioned on the show:

FREE How to Save $1,000 This Week: https://goo.gl/AUdUCu

FREE Audio Book of 99 Minute Millionaire - https://goo.gl/tu8bZM

 

May 2, 2019

How small changes in your living situation can add up to massive wealth over time.
- Is phone insurance worth buying (Matt)
- Where should I put my yearly bonus (Horatio, Ft. Worth)
- What amount of money do I need to retire in 20 years (John, St Paul, MN)
- Fidelity Signature Rewards card to build up your investments (Marty, California)
- Should I pay off my car or buy a pre fabricated home and rent it (Ryan, Portland OR)
- Should I go back to school to invest in myself (Brady)
- Shopping around home closing costs saves one listener $7,500 (Alex)
- Scott reports back on an online service to backup your old media.

Mentioned on the show:

FREE How to Save $1,000 This Week: https://goo.gl/AUdUCu

FREE Audio Book of 99 Minute Millionaire - https://goo.gl/tu8bZM

May 1, 2019

Would you pay $1,000 for a fancy credit card just to be seen? Some people would.
- Should we look at a bigger house if we aren't ready to buy (StarLord)
- Where should I put my IRA (Han Solo, California)
- When is it too late to contribute to a 401(k) (Star of Mine)
- Is there better places to put emergency funds to earn more interest (Mike)
- Should I be worried about the future (George)
- Do I have too much money in my emergency fund (Andrew, Cincinatti, OH)
- My CFP we're behind on our retirement (Brett)
- Are there ways to hide money from an ex-spouse (Batman, Gotham City, NY)
- My bad rental house experience turned out to be a good thing (Ma-ah-K-N-Z)
- Finding a business idea from an aging grandparent.

Mentioned on the show:

Napa Valley Olive oil experience https://www.darioush.com/be-our-guest/sensory-sessions-olive-oil

FREE How to Save $1,000 This Week: https://goo.gl/AUdUCu

FREE Audio Book of 99 Minute Millionaire - https://goo.gl/tu8bZM

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