From Pies to Prosperity

Are you unknowingly giving Uncle Sam thousands of dollars in interest-free loans each year? If you're like 70% of Americans who celebrate receiving a tax refund, you might be missing a crucial financial opportunity. Tax withholding—that mysterious process where money disappears from your paycheck before it even reaches your bank account—is rarely understood. But mastering this concept could p...

Investing can be confusing, especially when there are so many different options out there. In today's episode we try to demystify and explain what evidence-based investing is in comparison to the other strategies out there. Keep it simple, invest for the long term, tilt the odds into your favor, diversify, and you'll be well on your way to a successful investing journey! Evidence-based i...

Make sure to listen to this month's episode and learn the in's and out's of 401(k) plans and why they are the most popular vehicle to successfully grow your wealth! This episode's pizza spot and score: Redemption BBQ in the West End - https://redemptionbbq.com/ Cooper's Score: 9.1 Corinne's Score: 9.0 From Pie's to Prosperity is an educational podcast geared towa...

Today's episode has little educational content but lot's of fun! We are officially engaged and wanted to share the story for you all to enjoy. We appreciate you and promise to get back into the educational format next month! This episode's Pizza spot and score: Fire & Hops Pizza in the Museum District  - https://fireandhopsrva.com/ Cooper's Score: 7.7 Corinne's Score:...

You wanted more money psychology talk so you got it! In today's episode Cooper and Corinne dive into the fascinating psychology of money—how emotions, biases, and beliefs shape our financial decisions; learning practical strategies to build a healthier mindset around money and make more confident financial choices. We hope you enjoy this one! This episode's Pizza spot and score: Belmont...

The core principal of personal finance - saving and planning for the future. In today's episode Cooper and Corinne discuss why it's so important, how to get paid more on your savings, and even dive into the psychology of saving. We hope you enjoy this one! This episode's Pizza spot and score: Genova's Pizza Station in Bon Air  - https://www.genovaspizzastation.com Cooper's...

While Cooper may not be quite as passionate about the Traditional IRA compared the Roth IRA, it is still an incredibly powerful way to minimize your tax bill. Listen to this episode to learn more about the Traditional IRA and how it compares to the Roth IRA! This episode's Pizza spot and score: Sergios Italian in Midlothian  - https://sergiositalian.com Cooper's Score: 8.3 Corinne's...

What's that I hear in the distance? Thunder? No! Earthquake? No! A Roth IRA you say? Yes! Oh the power!!! Listen to this month's episode to learn why the Roth IRA is Cooper's best friend when it comes to investing. This episode's Pizza spot and score: Mac Pizza & Wings  - https://www.macpizzawings.com/virginia Cooper's Score: 6.3 Corinne's Score: 7.6 From Pie&apos...

The housing market has been a hot topic the last few years. For those considering jumping off the deep end, it is increasingly more important to go into the process in a strong financial position. In this episode, Cooper and Corinne discuss the nitty gritty of the financial details revolving around buying your first home. You can find more information on Virginia's down payment assistance gra...

The housing market has been a hot topic the last few years. For those considering jumping off the deep end, we thought it might be helpful to hear our story and hopefully learn from our experience and mistakes! This episodes Pizza spot and score: Sparrow's Pizza  - https://sparrowspizza.com Cooper's Score: 5.9 Corinne's Score: 5.5 James Nay @ James Nay Real Estate https://www.jamesn...

The housing market has been a hot topic the last few years. For those considering jumping off the deep end, we thought it might be helpful to hear our story and hopefully learn from our experience and mistakes! This episodes Pizza spot and score: California Pizza Kitchen  - https://www.cpk.com/ Cooper's Score: 5.6 Corinne's Score: 6.5 From Pie's to Prosperity is an educational podca...

With tax filing season upon us, we thought it might be helpful to walk you through the basics of taxes and why they are important for us to live our daily lives. Take a listen and learn how Corinne relates taxes to scoops of ice cream. This episodes Pizza spot and score: Zorch Pizza in Carytown - https://zorchpizza.com Cooper's Score: 6.8 Corinne's Score: 4.0 From Pie's to Prosperit...

The dreaded B-word... but... is it really that bad? Listen and learn how to use it as an empowering tool to accomplish your goals and not a dreaded, restrictive obligation. With the new year here, I challenge you to stick with it in 2024 and I promise you'll thank yourself down the road. Make it fun, make it exciting, make it color coordinated! You got this!! My personal budget spreadsheet: h...

What are credit cards and credit scores and why should you take them seriously? Listen to this episode and learn how to work within the system and build your credit! The most traditional/formal way to check your credit is by creating an account at https://www.annualcreditreport.com and accessing each credit report. You can get this for free each year. Alternatively you can sign up with credit karm...

What is compound interest and why should you take it seriously? Listen to this episode and learn how to leverage your money and save for your future! To be entered into the giveaway, you’ll need to subscribe to the show, share this episode with one friend, and then send me an email (cooper@rayolson.net) confirming you have done so and remember to share your favorite pizza spot. The winner will be...

From Pie's to Prosperity is an educational podcast geared towards helping you navigate life's financial obstacles, one slice at a time. Hosted by Cooper Casillas, this podcast will feature special guests, industry professionals, and topic summaries to help simplify complex financial decisions. Make sure to hit that subscribe button to keep up with episodes and subscribe to our YouTube ch...

In our inaugural episode of this podcast I am joined by my partner in crime, Corinne. We talk about what stocks and bonds are, why you might consider investing in them, and the considerations to think about when doing so. We also visit one our our favorite pizza spots, so listen in to find out where and hopefully learn something new about stocks and bonds! From Pie's to Prosperity is an educa...