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Financial Freedom Podcast

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Oct 27, 2023

As people get older and closer to retirement, they start to worry about whether they are ready and whether they can afford to retire. Do they have enough money set aside? How much is enough?

That's why in this episode of the podcast I wanted to talk about how many people think they're behind, how much they think they need to retire, how to tell whether you really ARE behind, and how to catch up if you are.

In this episode you will learn:

- How many people think they're behind
- How much people think they need to retire
- How to find out if you are behind
- Jow to get caught up if you are

Oct 13, 2023

If someone is having emotional, mental, or social problems, you might send them to therapy. But what if they are having financial problems? Is there any such thing as financial therapy?

Well according to Wendy Wright, a therapist and money coach, there is! That's why in this episode of the podcast I wanted to talk to her about what financial therapy is and how it can help people change their thinking about money, communicate it better with their spouse, and get out of debt.

In this episode you will learn:

- What financial therapy is
- How it can improve your relationship with money
- How to talk to you loved ones/partner about money
- How financial therapy can help you stop the debt cycle
- How to deal with sudden wealth

Sep 21, 2023

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

Sep 8, 2023

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

Aug 25, 2023

Treasury bonds can be a key part of your long term investment strategy. There's been a lot of talk about Series I bonds, which were created to protect you against inflation (something we've all been struggling with over the past couple of years). But are they still a smart choice in today's economy?

In this episode of the podcast I wanted to talk about this classification of treasury bond, how it can help you in your portfolio, and whether now is a good time to buy them.

In this episode you will learn:

- What Series I Bonds Are
- Whether They're a Good Investment
- How to Buy I Bonds
- Whether You Should Buy I Bonds
- What the Risk Factors Are

Aug 11, 2023

Although student loans continue to be a hot topic in personal finance news, there are many interesting articles and tips out there that can help you on your path to financial freedom.  These include a new repayment plan for student loans, a better place to put your savings, tips on saving on wedding costs, and tips on making your children financially independent.

Thant's why in this episode of the podcast I wanted to talk about these various news items, many of which are cause for optimism in the latter half of this year. I hope they can help you build your emergency fund, pay down your student loans, and make your child financially independent.

In this episode you will learn:

- Whether to Move Your Savings to a Money Market Account
- Tips on Cutting Wedding Costs
- How paying with cash helps you to forget "guilty pleasures"
- Information on President Biden's new student loan plans
- How to help yor child become financially independent

Jul 28, 2023

Your personal finances are never "set it and forget it." Even if you have set up a budget, have autopay on your bills, and a good retirement savings strategy, you still need to check in periodically to be sure that your financial ship is sailing in the right direction.

That's why in this episode of the podcast I wanted to talk about how to do a mid-year checkup. You need to do this now (better yet every quarter) to make sure that your financial ship doesn't need a course correction.

In this episode you will learn:

- Why a Mid-Year Checkup is Important
- The Importance of Tax Planning Now
- How Reviewing Your Budget at the Halfway Point Helps
- About Reviewing Your Net Worth

Jul 14, 2023

With all that is going on in our economy, from inflation to worries about recession and the resumption of student loan payments, people are getting stressed out about their finances. Money woes and fears can really weigh on your mind.

That's why in this episode of the podcast I wanted to talk about how that stress can affect your life, and what you can do to reduce it. You should also check out Episode 105 of the podcast where I talk about this with psychologist Dr. David Weiman.

In this episode you will learn about:

- The Effects of Financial Stress on Your Life
- How to Identify the Cause of the Stress
- How Getting Control of Your Finances Can Reduce Stress
- Saving on Gas For Your Summer Road Trip

Jun 23, 2023

Everyone who has federal student loans is waiting breathlessly for the Supreme Court to rule on President Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program later this month. But no matter what the decision, the moratorium on payments will be coming to an end, and you will have to start paying on them again.

That's why in this episode of the podcast I wanted to discuss what you need to do before the music starts up again to be sure that you are ready with an affordable repayment plan. What you do now will be critical to your financial freedom going forward.

In this episode you will learn:

  • A Way to Accelerate Your Repayment Period
  • A Simple Way to Get Out of Default
  • Options to Create Affordable Repayment Plans
Jun 9, 2023

Everyone looks forward to retirement, that time when they can relax and enjoy life, made possible by the fruits of their labor during their working lives. However, that retirement isn't going to last that long, or be that enjoyable, if you don't adjust your non-salaried income to your non-working expenses going forward.

That's why in this episode of the podcast I talk about how to create a retirement budget to make sure that your golden years are solid, and not just plated.

In this episode you will learn:

- The Four Steps to Retirement Budgeting
- The Things to Consider in Creating One
- How to Align Adjustments with Your Personal Retirement Goals
- Managing Your Spending

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