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269: Should I Pay Off Debt or Save? Nov 01, 2021

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Do I build up my emergency fund or pay down my debt?

This is the question so many of us are faced with so in this week’s episodeI'll break down the cost of saving versus paying down debt and how you can make the best decision for your finances.

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268: What Types of Fees Am I Charged When I Invest? Oct 25, 2021

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Why would you choose to work with a professional to help with your financial planning?

In today’s episode, I’m back with Caleb Silver of Investopedia to discuss why our financial lives are so much more than just our investments.

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267: The Hidden Fees of Mutual Funds Oct 18, 2021

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Are mutual fund fees hidden or just hard to find?

One thing is for certain, the information on them is printed extra small! In this week’s episode, Caleb Silver of Investopedia is back to discuss the different types of mutual fund fees, how much of your returns go towards paying fund managers, and how to choose a mutual fund that makes paying fees worth it.

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266: How Do You Fix Social Security? Oct 11, 2021

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Is there a one size fits all solution?

In last week’s episode, we discussed the topic of our social security system running out of money, and today I’m back discussing some possible solutions to the issue. Some ideas are more popular than others, and some carry less risk. If you’re curious about what the future holds for your own golden age, be sure to check out this episode.

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265: Is Social Security Running Out of Money? Oct 04, 2021

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Are you concerned that Social Security won’t be there for you in the future?

It’s understandable if you are with the latest news from the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees report. The Social Security program is projected to exhaust its trust by 2033. Find out what this means for the future of the program and why the program is struggling in this week’s episode.

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264: How Do I Teach My Kids About Money? Sep 27, 2021

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For a lot of us, the topic of money was never spoken about with our parents, and the pattern of avoidance has continued with our own kids. While we want our children to handle their money well, we might not know where to start.

In this week’s episode, John Lanza, author of The Art of Allowance discusses his method of encouraging our kids to make wise choices about their money, as well as how to get them used to budgeting before they need to pay bills of their own.

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263: How Do I Decide What to Do Next Financially? Sep 20, 2021

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Emergency funds, student loans, car payments and retirement plans - what should take first priority in your master financial plan?

If your list of money items to tackle is long, it can be easy for decision paralysis to set in and for you to put off making any decisions at all! In this week’s episode, I answer a listener’s question about the first path to take after a personal budget is in place.

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262: $5.8 Billion in Student Loans to Be Forgiven Sep 13, 2021

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This week I am back on KFI AM 640 to discuss the $5.8 billion in student loans that are scheduled to be forgiven.

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261: You Could At Least Give Me Half! Sep 06, 2021

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Has helping a friend ever gotten weird for you?

Friendly favors are usually no big deal, but what about when there’s money involved? Financial gains, no matter the amount, can certainly make things tricky. And when past favors between friends are tallied up and used as ammunition, resentment can brew.

In this week’s episode, I share with you a call that Allison Baggerly, my co-host from the This Is Awkward Podcast and I received about an affiliate marketing money situation that got weird fast.

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260: What Credit Score Do I Need for the Best Interest Rate? Aug 30, 2021

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Looking to purchase a big ticket item?

Whether it’s a home or a vehicle purchase that’s on your radar, your credit score will be taken into consideration before being granted the loan! So what kind of score is needed to receive the best interest rate? In this week’s episode I answer a listener’s question about how perfect your credit score really needs to be to receive that prime rate.

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