When it comes to retirement savings and investing, or any long term investing goal, there are many options for where to put your money. There are mutual funds, individual stocks, bonds, and the like. One option is something called Exchange-Traded Funds.

These funds with the rather mysterious name can be a good option for investors. That's why in this episode of the podcast I wanted to talk about these funds, what they are, and whether you should consider them for your investment portfolio.

In this episode you will learn about:

- What ETFs Are
- The different kinds of ETFs
- How to buy them
- Tax Implications
- Factors to consider in choosing ETFs

According to the authors of the book The Millionaire Next Door, self-employed people make up less than 20 percent of the workers in America but account for two-thirds of the millionaires. So for those who want financial freedom on the millionaire level, being their own boss is something that should at least be looked into.

But starting a business isn't easy, and most of them fail within the first 3 years. This has some people thinking about owning a franchise instead. That's why in this episode of the podcast I talk to Giuseppe Grammatico about the franchise model, and whether it's right for you.

In this episode you will learn about:

- The freedoms that come with business ownership
- The secrets to starting (and scaling up) a lucrative side hustle
- Why you should consider the franchise model for your business
- The risks of owning a franchise