Engineer of Finance

There must be a better way to vote. It appears to be approval voting. In this episode of The Engineer of Finance, Ken Greene and Aaron Hamlin from the Center for Election Science discuss approval voting and how it can be used to accurately reflect candidate support. They also discuss tax strategies and how people can get involved with the center's work. Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLA...

What are your plans for 2023? Are there any aspects of your life that you truly want to focus on this year? In this episode, Ken Greene talks about how to plan financially for free days and trips, encourages paying off credit card balances in full every month, and saves 20% of gross income for an inflation rate. He also emphasizes adapting when circumstances change or unexpected events occur and s...

In this episode, Ken Greene talks about the importance of taking action and following through on your goals. He encourages listeners to take their top three goals for 2023 and break them down into monthly, weekly, and daily tasks, and then get it done by taking action and backing it up with follow-through. Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of...

Great Time to Focus on Health and Wealth. Create your goals. Put it in writing. Carry it with you everywhere. Look at it everyday. Now break it down into monthly, weekly, and daily habits. Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-88...

For this episode, I wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, thanked all the guests on the show in 2022, and encouraged people to be guests on the show in 2023. I also talked about Congress passing bills late in the year when we're not paying attention, and wished everyone a wonderful end of 2022 and look forward to 2023. Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resource...

Ken Greene welcomes Jake Menath to discuss the pros and cons of renting versus buying a home. He argues that although buying a home is a significant investment, it is one that will eventually pay off. He also advises against overspending on a home and urges people to consider their comfort level before making a purchase. Jake is a real estate agent and real estate investor. He sold more than $200...

If you're just starting your business, should you take the profit from it? Some experts will say you should, but there are also others who think you shouldn't. In today's episode, Ken Greene welcomes Rocky Lavani to talk about the importance of taking profits out of a business up front, in order to protect oneself financially in case the business should fail. They also discuss the difficulties of...

Ken Greene welcomes David Wiesner, President of Leap Systems to discuss the LEAP Software, a tool designed to help people understand money and financial planning. David is the President of LEAP and he talks about the company's mission to help people accelerate their financial planning. I love the philosophy and the model behind LEAP: Lifetime Economic Acceleration Process. I learned about LEAP a f...

Happy Thanksgiving! Should you delegate tasks to a virtual assistant? Can a virtual assistant really take a big chunk off your shoulder? For today's episode, I had a conversation with co-founders Julie Ann Hepburn and Mimi Klosterman of Financial VA to talk about how to onboard and train assistants and virtual assistants. We discussed the importance of having an onboarding process for new employee...

Happy Thanksgiving! In this conversation, Ken Greene discusses the importance of gratitude and how it has positively impacted his life. He talks about how gratitude has helped him overcome difficult times and has made him a better person. He also shares how he teaches his son gratitude and how it is a valuable skill to have. He reflects on what he is grateful for in the present and what he is look...

Fun conversation with Pete Reese talking about flipping homes, flipping undeveloped land, and his upcoming podcast, Turning Profit. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the "Engineer of Finance." His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Who's the Guest Pete Reese is the ho...

If you want extraordinary accomplishments, you need a team. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the "Engineer of Finance." His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go...

In the conversation, Ken Greene and David Larson discuss the current state of the real estate market. Ken notes that there has been a lot of volatility recently, due to geopolitical issues and the printing of money. However, he believes that there could be some good opportunities for investors. David also talks about SBA loans and how they can be both a helping hand and a challenge to investors an...

For today's episode, I have another conversation with Phil Giordano, the founder of SFS Life Settlements. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the "Engineer of Finance." His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources...

For today's episode, I discuss the fears and differences between a loss in the stock market on paper (unrealized loss) versus selling a portfolio and realizing those losses and giving a comparison of the stock market to real estate. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the "Engineer of Finance." His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them...

Fundamentals. Foundations. Savings. Delayed gratification. You need to start slow to create wealth. Once the foundation is in place, then you can start going faster and faster with investments. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the "Engineer of Finance." His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by i...

For today's episode, I had a great conversation with Todd Langford, the CEO, and Founder of Truth Concepts about the concepts of money and finances. Todd served as a mentor to me for over 10 years. Join Todd via Livestream at Truth Training October 12th-14th and use special code KNGRNE for $400 off the regular price for being an Engineer of Finance listener. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Pr...

Exit strategy: It is the first thing you should assess in saving and investment opportunities. But how do you get out? Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the "Engineer of Finance." His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER...

Midterm elections are coming. My vote is for the E.R.S. and the leaders that will help our economy and eliminate hyperinflation by forcing our governments to live within their means. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the "Engineer of Finance." His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Of...

There is no such thing as time management. We only have 24 hours. However, we can manage what we do with our time. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the "Engineer of Finance." His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For...

For today's episode, I talk about my take on Mr. Powell's speech at Jackson Hole, Wyoming. More pain ahead. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the "Engineer of Finance." His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resourc...

I don't think the student loan debt forgiveness plan is a good idea. It's another step in the wrong direction. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the "Engineer of Finance." His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For reso...

Series I Savings Bonds are very popular this year – Even though they are popular, boring to me at this time. In this episode, Ken talks more about the Series I Savings Bonds: What it is, how it works, and what the pros of investing in it are. He takes a deep dive as to why people are making their moves into investing in I Bonds and what it means if it still stays strong. Ken also argues what the o...

You may have heard of the Fair Tax, but what about the Inflation Non-Reduction Act? This new piece of legislation is designed to reduce inflation by stimulating consumption. For today's episode, Ken talks about everything surrounding the Inflation Non-Reduction Act: What it is, what it is intended to do, as well as his takeaways on the Inflation Non-Reduction Act. He argues whether this new law wi...

Busy is good, but being productive is much better. For today's episode, Ken surrounds his talk on productivity and accomplishing your tasks. He narrates how important it is for him to get things done and how he enjoys productivity even if things are easy and simple. Ken also shares how he struggled with easy successes in the past and how experiencing hard and challenging things helped him enjoy th...