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Financial Freedom Podcast

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Dec 24, 2021

Once the holidays are over and our attention is drawn to the coming new year, it is inevitable that we start thinking about New Year's resolutions. How can we make 2022 better than 2021 as far as our financial freedom is concerned?

That's why in this episode of the podcast, as in December podcasts in previous years, I wanted to talk about the resolutions you should be thinking about making in order to improve your financial situation and get that much closer to financial freedom.

In this episode you will get tips for resolutions to:

  • Control spending
  • Be prepared for financial emergencies
  • Create a financial strategy and long-term plan
  • Build or rebuild your credit
Dec 10, 2021

These days, Bitcoin and cryptocurrency is in the news quite a bit. People are talking about using it for online purchases of goods and services, as well as investing. It is, in effect, becoming the “next big thing.”

Buy what is cryptocurrency, how do you get it, and how do you spend it? Plus, is it safe or even a good idea to use? So in this episode of the podcast I get into the details of cryptocurrency and answer those questions!

In this episode you will learn:

  • What is cryptocurrency?
  • How does it work?
  • How can you get it?
  • How can you spend it?
Nov 26, 2021

With all that has happened with the pandemic to date, holiday shopping this year will be a challenge to say the least. Between supply chain problems, inflation, and employment shortages at retail establishments, staying within your budget and still getting the perfect gift for everyone on your list will not be easy.

That’s why in this episode of the podcast I wanted to give you a Top 10 list of tips (plus a bonus) on how to get through it all with the least amount of fuss and the most amount of holiday joy.

In this episode you will learn:

  • How to Deal with Supply Chain Issues
  • Leveraging Loyalty Programs
  • Using Social Media to Find Deals

 

Nov 12, 2021

When it comes to the job market and the economy, the pandemic has created an interesting and unusual phenomenon. Called The Great Resignation (or the Big Quit), it is an ongoing trend of workers quitting their jobs that started in the Spring of this year. Characterized by Wikipedia as being in response to the pandemic, the government refusing to provide necessary worker protection, and wage stagnation despite the rising cost of living.

But those that quit still have to find another job to pay the bills, or they’ll have an even bigger problem! That’s why in this episode of the podcast I talk to Bonnie Negron, a certified career coach and resume writer, about the best way to succeed in this job market and find the perfect fit for a post-COVID life.

In this episode you will learn:

  • How to get clarity on the job and income you want
  • Tips on preparing a killer resume
  • Great ways to find, and apply for, the kind of job you want
  • Preparing for the interview

 

Oct 22, 2021

In Episode 110 I talked about how to become a millionaire and discussed the book, The Millionaire Next Door by Dr. Thomas J. Stanley and Dr. William D. Danko. It showed that the vast majority of American millionaires are not who you think they are, and that becoming wealthy is something that can be done.

But the path to wealth is a choice and a mindset. You have to think the right way about money in order to acquire and grow it. That’s why I wanted to follow up on that topic in this episode by talking to my guest Tony Bradshaw about what he calls the Millionaire Choice and how you can make that choice with the right mindset.

In this episode you will learn:

  • Why mindset is important to becoming wealthy
  • The Ten Keys of the Millionaire
  • How to Make the Millionaire Choice
  • How to Make the Millionaire Plan

 

Oct 8, 2021

In the last episode, Episode 137, I talked with Myles Gage about starting a business after graduation. We talked about whether you should take the entrepreneur path, what kind of business you should start, and how you should prepare yourself financially for this step. But starting a business is very risky, as most businesses fail.

That’s why in this episode of the podcast I wanted to address that fact and look into the reasons why these businesses fail, and how you can try to prevent this from happening to you. To get those reasons, I spoke with CPA and entrepreneur Joe DiChiara.

In this episode you will learn:

  • The three questions you should ask yourself before starting a business
  • The importance of positioning
  • Why it’s important to perfect your “message” or “pitch” to your audience
  • What your key metrics are
  • Where to spend, and more importantly not spend, your money
Sep 24, 2021

Those that graduate with a degree and enter into the real world face a challenge and a choice. How do they make a living? How do they start paying back their student loans? How do they make a successful start down the road to financial freedom?

In this episode of the podcast, I address that issue and whether you should get a job and work for someone else or create a job and work for yourself by starting a business. To give some insight on this choice, and some tips on how to prepare financially for starting your own business, I invited Myles Gage of Rapunzl Investments onto the show.

In this episode you will learn:

  • How to Determine If You Have the “Entrepreneurial Itch”
  • How to Decide on What Business to Start
  • How to Start a Business and Still Pay the Bills
  • How to Prepare Financially for Starting a Business

 

Sep 10, 2021

When it comes to saving for retirement, there is no better time to start than yesterday. The sooner you start putting money away, the sooner it has a chance to grow and ensure your financial future. But most people, fresh out of school and into their first job aren’t thinking about something that will happen in 40 years or so.

That’s why in this episode of the podcast I wanted to talk about why it’s always best to start retirement savings early and how starting early actually makes it easier to do and more likely to result in financial freedom in your golden years.

In this episode you will learn:

  • How starting in your 20s makes saving for retirement easier, not harder
  • How to find money to invest
  • What to do if you're starting after your 20s

 

Aug 27, 2021

Although we are slowly coming out of the pandemic, nobody knows when it will be over, especially with the delta and lambda variants out there. People are still hurting economically, especially couples with children. Even if they’re back to work, childcare costs can really eat into the increased income.

That’s why in this episode of the podcast I wanted to talk about two tax breaks for families that can really ease the financial burden until we are fully out of the pandemic. Whether you need the money up front, in a big refund, or in a tax credit, these breaks can help!

In this episode you will learn:

  • How the Enhanced Child Tax Credit can help you
  • How to get the money if you don’t file a tax return
  • Why you may want to opt out
  • How to leverage the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit
Aug 13, 2021

One of the most stressful parts of back-to-school season is making sure your children get everything they need, while spending on a budget and within your means. Teachers today seem to request more and more supplies than ever before. Whether physical or electronic, it’s a tall task to find and purchase the items at a reasonable cost.

That’s why in this episode of the podcast I wanted to give you some tips and ideas on how to save money while ensuring that your children are well-equipped for the school year to come!

In this episode you will learn:

  • How to Save Money on Back to School
  • How to Save Money on Back to College
  • How to Save Money at the Drug Store
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