It’s been a rough 17 months with the COVID-19 pandemic, but it looks like we are finally coming out of it. One sign that it is ending, though, are all of the end dates of CARES Act programs that have been helping people through the economic crisis, with two of them coming up at the end of this month!
That’s why in this episode of the podcast I wanted to talk about how to plan for this shift back to normality. What can you do to plan for these changes? How can you get ready for a post-pandemic economy? Let’s get some answers together!
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There’s been quite a bit of talk in the media about how we are heading into inflation. With demand for goods being lower during the pandemic, a surge in demand could cause prices to soar. But how do you deal with this? What can be done to plan for inflation?
More importantly, how do you maintain your financial freedom and retirement plans with this on the horizon? That’s why in this episode of the podcast I wanted to talk about both short term and long term strategies for keeping inflation from threatening your financial freedom.
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There are only so many hours in a day. So, if you want to increase your income, but don’t have the time to work a second job, what do you do? How do you generate that income to meet monthly expenses, save for emergencies, and invest for retirement?
The answer is: passive income! I talked about this in Episode 91 but wanted to take a deeper dive into the subject. That’s why my guest on this episode of the podcast is Eric Martel, who has developed a turnkey system for generating passive income and getting you the money that you need!
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For some reason, parents seem to have difficulty talking to their children about money. The mindset of good money habits doesn’t seem to get passed down to the next generation. This is why 7 out of 10 American millionaires are first generation.
That’s why in Episode 97 of the podcast I talked about this subject at length. However, as this topic bears repeating, I have brought on to this episode of the podcast Derrick Kinney, a fellow financial freedom advocate to share his thoughts on the subject.
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Investing and saving for retirement is something that the earlier you do it, the better! But getting involved in the stock market (or even just mutual funds) can be an intimidating prospect, and many people end up putting off doing it for that reason.
But where do you go to learn about it? How can you get the information you need to feel confident and competent in investing for your future? To answer those questions, in this episode of the podcast I talk to stock trader Markay Latimer about how she can help you get started!
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The impending divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates has been in the news a lot lately, and journalists have been discussing whether or not they should have gotten a prenuptial agreement before getting married. I remember thinking at the time of the wedding that I hoped that he had one, but apparently not.
So with so much attention being drawn to the subject, I thought I would discuss in this episode all about what a prenuptial agreement is, the pros and cons, whether you might need one, how it might help you, and how you can go about getting one.
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People that are in debt are in a difficult situation when it comes to planning for their financial future. It can be difficult enough to amass enough disposable income to pay down their debt, let alone have any left over to put towards retirement! But if they concentrate on paying down the debt, they delay their retirement investing, which puts that retirement at risk!
That’s why in this episode of the podcast I talk to Jerry Fetta, a financial expert, who helps people to make and save money, even while they are paying down debt.
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In many states, including New Jersey, the car insurance bill can amount to quite a bit every year. It can be a struggle to pay, and many Americans either get the bare minimum coverage or don’t get it at all, hoping that they never need it.
But having good car insurance is not only key to your financial freedom, in New Jersey and other states it is mandatory, and serious penalties can occur if you go without. That’s why in this episode of the podcast I wanted to talk about tips for reducing the cost of your car insurance so that the savings can be put to better use towards your financial freedom.
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When it comes to retirement, the focus always seems to be on the saving and investing part of it. Will you have enough money to retire? Although this is a very important part of the process, and should not be taken lightly, it is not the only thing you should be thinking about when it comes to that topic.
Many people retire and are comfortable financially but are then at a loss as to what to do. Their jobs and commitments up to that point had given their lives meaning, but now what do they do? That’s why in this episode of the podcast I wanted to talk about that other part of retirement planning: How to enjoy it once you get there!
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If you work for someone else, your income is what they pay you, unless you get a raise or a promotion that pays more money or get a better job. But if you own your own small business, your household income rises and falls with the profits of that business. So, if you want a raise, you have to do it yourself by increasing profits.
One way to do that is to learn from others and how they did it. That’s why in this episode of the podcast I talk with business coach and podcaster Joe Pardo on how he helps small business owners to give themselves a raise and be more successful in their businesses!
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