Be Wealthy & Smart

Learn how to think through whether or not to finance a home. A friend called me. Should I finance the home or pay cash? What is the fixed rate? 3.5% 1. Still very low rates. 2. It is tax deductible if you itemize. Will it still be under tax reform? 3. If rates go to 6%, will you kick yourself? 4. You can earn a dividend on a stock that yields 3.5% and earn enough to pay it. 5. Cautious of risk? Th...

Learn what habits are supposed to make you a millionaire and which ones really will. Recently I came across an article on habits to become a millionaire. The only problem was, it was so ridiculous it made me laugh! Here are some of the points they said could make you a millionaire: If you make your bed, you're 206% more likely to become a millionaire. Seriously. Make your bed? Hmmm. What else did...

Learn 10 things you can do that will give you a positive money relationship with your partner. Hit the subscribe button! The article is here: http://www.news.com.au/finance/david-and-libby-koch/kochie-outlines-the-cornerstones-of-a-happy-financial-relationship/news-story/b37e79b9f8c5c04f1edad73af48105b7 This episode is sponsored by Audible. It's the way I "read" more books and stay ahead of the cu...

Learn 10 things you can do now that will give you a head start financially in 2018. Hit the subscribe button! The article is here: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/16/10-financial-steps-to-take-now-for-a-fresh-start-in-2018.html Move your net worth in the right direction by getting "11 Quick Financial Tips to Boost Your Wealth" at http://www.lindapjones.com .   This episode is sponsored by Audible. It...

Learn the one thing NOT to do after accomplishing a big goal. Hit the subscribe button! Whether on TV or on the internet, there are people knocking the ball out of the park. They are creating new businesses, generating additional revenue streams and having success. If what I said frustrates you, then sit down and have a goal session and re-set your goals. You always want to stay in a positive fram...

Learn how to use your health savings account (HSA) like an IRA. Hit the subscribe button! Here is the article: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/02/hack-your-hsa-its-not-just-for-medical-costs-anymore.html This episode is sponsored by Audible. It's the way I "read" more books and stay ahead of the curve. Audible is, of course, the easiest way to read books because all you have to do is just listen - li...

Learn how to change your money story with Money Confidence Coach Jen Hemphill. Hear how Jen was able to get a handle on her finances and change her money story. How you can too.   Ready for financial freedom? Get "11 Quick Financial Tips to Boost Your Wealth" at http://lindapjones.com.  

Learn what a positive message feels like and pass it on. I saw a post like this on InstaGram and it made me feel good, so I'm passing along a similar message to you today. It's short and sweet. This is different than usual today. Try it on for size. Here it is. "In case no one told you today: Hello You are wonderful You are beautiful You are amazing You are appreciated You are respected You are lo...

Learn 7 investment strategies of centimillionaires. In this episode of Be Wealthy & Smart, I interview Richard C. Wilson from familyoffices.com. Here are the 7 Investment Strategies of Centimillionaires: 1. Own the game 2. Alpha-mail (instead of blackmail) 3. Niche monopoly 4. Work on building a full chess board portfolio 5. Leveraged resource strategy 6. Horse trading 7. Identify choke points Boo...

Learn how to invest in a rising interest rate environment. Hit the subscribe button! ***I announced winners of the contest!*** The article is here: http://www.investors.com/etfs-and-funds/etfs/how-to-invest-in-a-rising-rate-environment/ Move your net worth in the right direction by getting "11 Quick Financial Tips to Boost Your Wealth" at http://www.lindapjones.com.    

Learn which large cap growth ETFs have performed the best year-to-date. Hit the subscribe button! The chart is posted on my website at www.lindapjones.com,  podcast 324. Move your net worth in the right direction by getting "11 Quick Financial Tips to Boost Your Wealth" at http://www.lindapjones.com.  

Learn what brands are the top 10 in the world and looking at them as a potential investment. Hit the subscribe button! This is from information in an article on Business Insider written by Ben Lovejoy. The full article is here:  https://9to5mac.com/2017/09/27/worlds-most-valuable-brand-interbrand/ A company called Interbrand writes an annual report of the world's most valuable brands. "Interbrand...

Learn why active management is outperforming index funds this year and what to do about it. Hit the subscribe button!   The article is posted here: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/18/the-tide-has-turned-active-outpacing-passive-investing.html ********************************* I'm having a summer giveaway through the end of September...you could win 6 awesome prizes: 5 of The Wealthy Mindset Blueprint...

Interview with MyFICO.com expert Ethan Dornhelm about what makes up a FICO score and common myths. Hit the subscribe button to get the latest podcasts asap! I'm having a summer giveaway through the end of September...you could win 6 awesome prizes: 5 of The Wealthy Mindset Blueprint (audio course): Learn how millionaires think the right thoughts for wealth before it happens (value $197)          ...

Learn the 3 basic things to do and why managing money is not as hard as we are making it to be! Hit the subscribe button! There's so many tools for financial help, it has gotten too complicated! You don't need all the apps, websites, products, accounts, credit cards, etc. for sale online. I'm getting questions about things that show me the big picture is being missed. How many buckets do I need? W...

Learn the 2 types of millionaires and which one I agree with the most! Hit the subscribe button! Today we are reviewing a study about rich people and their 2 habits that help them build wealth. Here is the article: http://www.businessinsider.com/self-made-millionaires-habits-build-wealth-2017-9/#1-they-establish-savings-goals-early-in-their-lives-1   ********************************* I'm having a...

Learn how to get your mindset turned around! Hit the subscribe button! Here is today's listener question: Hi Linda, I'm sitting here listening to your podcast. I started from the beginning again and I'm on episode 3 and it's reminding me how much power our thoughts have and what they create. But I'm realizing that right now I'm where I'm at because of my thoughts in the past year. But a good remin...

Learn about why wealth is possible for you! Hit subscribe! So excited to announce today we crossed 1,000,000 downloads on iTunes! Wow! It's very exciting! It happens to be happening at the same time I have another exciting announcement! That is, I'm going to have a book published! I will be published by an independent publisher. We had 3 publishers interested and I chose Post Hill Press. The book...

Learn about 10 billionaires who grew up poor. New listeners hit SUBSCRIBE! The article is here: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/11/10-billionaires-who-grew-up-dirt-poor.html ****************************************** I'm having a summer giveaway through the end of September...you could win 6 awesome prizes: 5 of The Wealthy Mindset Blueprint (audio course): Learn how millionaires think the right thou...

Learn how to avoid making a common personal finance mistake. New listeners hit SUBSCRIBE! Research shows 59% of Americans are making a big personal finance mistake. Article by Matthew Frankel at Motley Fool. Article is here: https://www.aol.com/article/finance/2017/08/27/59-of-americans-are-making-a-big-personal-finance-mistake/23186944/ Here is the link to your free credit report:  https://www.an...

Learn a hack to save 20% to 30% at some of your favorite restaurants. New listeners hit SUBSCRIBE! I have a great money saving idea for you today. Many people want to eat out, but it's a huge money drain, right? Is there a way to get a deal on fine dining? How about chain restaurants? Normally, I'd be discouraging you from eating out too much because it can be a real drain on your bank account. Re...

Learn a simple way to overcome limiting beliefs about money. New listeners hit SUBSCRIBE!   One of the ways we get limiting beliefs is through good intentions. I mean our well-intentioned parents are trying to communicate with their children about money. Sometimes they forget that the perspective they are giving us is not going to serve us long-term. I remember when I was invited to go on a swim t...

Learn about the BUZZ Index, artificial intelligence in FinTech and Investing with Jamie Wise. New listeners hit SUBSCRIBE! Our interview today is with Jamie Wise, the inventor of the Buzz Index ETF. Jamie is incredibly intelligent and has some interesting insights about investing in the future. I really enjoyed interviewing him and I think you'll like it too. Here we go. **************************...

Learn what 3 financial mistakes not to make so you can have a bright future. New listeners please SUBSCRIBE! Here are 3 financial mistakes that can hurt your future: 1. Not becoming financially literate. When I was young, I had a thirst for knowledge and studied everything I could about finances. I took a lot of classes and studied for my CFP designation. I read books on mindset, journaled and lis...

Learn steps to take right now to become a millionaire. It may surprise you! ******************************** This episode is brought to you by Sanebox. Sanebox manages the email in your inbox. As my friend Doug Goldstein said, "I've been using Sanebox for years. It took a couple of weeks, but I got down to "inbox zero," where I've had complete control of my email. It has made me much more efficien...