Seven traits among people who had successfully built wealth. Really four, because we ran out of time.
- Should paying off debt come before putting money in a 401(k)(Olivia)
- How can I make up 20% of our income to stay home with our kids (Kaya, Mississippi)
- I'm struggling with budgeting, want to learn more about investing, as well as financial wellness (Jessica)
- How do people achieve financial independence early(Instagram)
- What are people doing with their extra gas money?
Mentioned on the show:
The financial planning survey:
https://measure.datapoints.com/survey/e/p1mNU3aZBowmFC8XP77W
Getting started investing or moving some funds around - which robo advisors are best?
- Hacking your HSA to build wealth
- What would you do with a gap year (Lauren, Portland, OR)
- Are energy efficient appliances worth the added cost (Debbie, Dover, NH)
- How much should I save for my 2-year-old's college fund (Luis, San Diego, CA)
- Where are the sweet deals the day AFTER Valentine's Day?
- RED ALERT - A new service could flag you to potential employers
- Stay on top of your bills for success (Pharrah)
- Avoid this trading scam
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Mentioned on the show:
Big brother is watching - https://fama.io/
- The 12 year old that is crushing it as a Girl Scout. What can we learn from her?
- My dad is now unemployed, how can I pay for school (Aasha)
- Are there better alternatives to Microsoft Money (Anna)
- Any tips on promoting a book (Ernesto)
- Should you switch from term life to whole life insurance (Andrew)
- I owe taxes, what am I doing wrong (Dan)
- Where to get a deal on a memory foam mattress
Mentioned on the show:
- Simple tips anyone can follow to build wealth, from the millionaire janitor.
- Armando pays off a big bill
- How can we stick to our monthly budget (Brian, Rockwall, TX)
- How can I stay organized (Derek, Las Vegas, NV)
- I'm 47 and have lots of credit card debt (Amy)
- Small business idea for kids
- Valentines day flower saving tips
- Red alert warning - new card skimming scam
- Worst and best insurance companies of 2019
Mentioned on the show:
- This is a great year to do some traveling! Some ways to go on the cheap.
- Rebecca is a high school senior and has money saving wisdom for us all.
- How can I juggle paying for school and traveling (Audrey)
- I struggle with communication skills during interviews (Jenna, Florida)
- How can I invest my $500 stipend from college (Shereen)
- Gas stations are changing. Should you be eating there?
- Another warning on having a backup plan for a pension.
- Why you need an accountability partner and how to get the most of out it
Mentioned on the show:
- One tip for getting ahead in work and life, no matter the economy
- How best to invest if I'm getting a pension (Ava, Calgary, Alberta)
- What should my dad do if he has a mortgage and will be retiring soon (Lora)
- Getting married in 2021 and want to know how best to manage my money (Daniel, New York City)
- Best tips for saving on Valentine's Day
- Party ideas on a budget
- Tool for having tough conversations about end-of-life wishes
- We are both on disability and have inconsistent income (Nancy)
- Saving money on sporting and concert events.
Mentioned on the show:
https://active.thetixfix.com/
https://theconversationproject.org/starter-kits/
- Is your 401(k) plan costing you money?
- How can I become a freelance writer (JT, Fredricksburg, TX)
- Should I use my company's 401(k) robo advisor to avoid risk (Jeremy, Dallas, TX)
- What can I do to get out of my living situation (Amica, GA)
- How do people work from abroad (William)
- Financial scams of the stars
- How much will a car depreciate in the first month?
Mentioned on the show:
XYPlanning Network: https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/
- How to weigh if a potential purchase is going to cause a financial mess later, and how to avoid it.
- How do we leave our current high paying jobs to spend more time with our family (Noelle)
- What should I do with a rollover IRA (Grama)
- I work two jobs and am in credit card debt (Kanyon)
- Roomba's are on sale, if you can call it a sale.
- Valentines day saving tips.
Mentioned on the show:
- When thinking about the past ten years and next ten years of your life, what are some tips on making some of the big financial decisions you'll face?
- My father-in-law passed, how can we protect his identity (Brian, Michigan)
- Where are good alternative places to invest (Scott, Indiana)
- Win! DW has $76k in cash and looking to buy a house.
- Travel tip - avoiding weekend stays to save money
- Fractional condo ownership for vacation homes
Mentioned on the show:
Patrick is 22 and can't decide what to do with his life. What should you do - no matter your age - when you haven't got it all figured out yet?
- In the band - Matt and his wife pay off $112,000 in student loans!
- How much should a person be invested in stocks based on their age (Arwin)
- Should I invest in a Roth 401(k) or Roth IRA (Andrea)
- Are CDs a good choice for an emergency fund (Bonnie)
- Why you need to take control of your employer retirement plan.
- Saving money on medical services
- How the lottery is like finding a house.
- Great resource for group travel on a budget
- Saving time at government offices
Mentioned on the show:
Intrepid Travel - https://www.intrepidtravel.com/us
Scott is fighting a virus today! He managed to put together a short show to help fuel the start of your 2020.