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How much does politics affect our economy and in what ways does it not? The typical voter in any election cycle may be unaware as to what influence they can have on how the government affects their financial well-being...and it's not just taxes! Join us as we look behind the history of how we as voters have affected our own personal economies.

Join us in a vibrant and practical conversation about being your own advocate in dealing with our current health-care system. You have the rights, privileges and access to get answers and action on your health-care needs, as well as for your loved ones. Take a listen and learn!

Looking to sell your home but unsure about the best price? Tune into our latest podcast episode, where Steven Laplante, the seasoned owner of Laplante Real Estate, shares his expert insights. With over 30 years of experience in helping homeowners get top dollar for their properties, Steven offers practical tips and valuable advice you won’t want to miss. Don’t leave money on the table—listen now a...

After purchasing your home, maintenance and repair or renovations are a key part in keeping or increasing the value of your purchase. How you maintain and how much it costs to upgrade, are important factors in building saleable future value. You should know what brings the most bang for your dollar, both in lifestyle and your wallet!

Buying a home is a huge financial decision. Know what you need and what you want. Let those parameters guide you in your choice of where you will live and "make" your home! We help you go through the decision process and list out factors you should consider.

Whether its a buying or selling frenzy, you should understand the historical housing cycles that are well documented through various economic history. This will help you decide whether you should be a buyer or a seller, or both!

A discussion on how the US and Global economy is currently funstioning and siome of the issues that are affecting the markets around the world.

Are you frustrated by the poor customer service in your daily life...we want to help! Two Customer Service Professionals with over 40 years of combined experience, share their tips in how to get the most out of your customer service providers.

The basics of planning for your estate and what trusts might work for you!

Did you know that if you don't have a legal will, your residence state has one for you...and the people you leave behind after death may very well be hurt financially by your state's plans for your assets. Did you know that your spouse does not have automatic Power of Attorney over your individual bank accounts, investments, IRA's, property, etc.. Did you know that your state may not allow you to...

Alternative Investments are intended for "Accredited Investors" and carry significantly more risk than other investments. If you are curious as to whether you qualify as such, please consult with your Investment Advisor to review the stringent requirements. Even if you do not qualify as such, you will likely find this episode intriguing and may expand your mind as to how many different ways people...

What is a stock? It is all about ownership or otherwise known as "equity". We will talk about the fundamental facts of how stocks are used and why they are used as a backbone of a portfolio for most investors.

Basic food groups of investing begin with cash, then onto bonds. These are debt investments where you loan money to an outside entity, a business or government institution, and they give you a rate of interest to borrow your money for a certain length of time. We will discuss the foundation elements of owning a bond, how to purchase and some of the risks and positive roles that bonds have in a por...

As you begin to make your dinner there are basic ingredients to a recipe that should be followed to have success. Our first financial food group is Cash, freshmen class 101.

The part of eating cooked meals that nobody likes to do: the dishes or in the financial realm= TAXES!

Getting yourself set up for success in preparing your "financial" meals!

Get on track in the new year when it comes to your money. You earn it... how do you keep it! What to do if you have bills from the holidays: restructure debt to be more efficient (refi, home equity, 0% credit card, personal loan etc.) set up payment plan (pyramiding payments vs snowballing), prepare for next year (pay yourself first, treat your holiday spending like a bill you are saving for)  Bui...