Money Sense

Julie Ellenbecker-Lipsky, EIG President & Senior Wealth Advisor sits down with attorney Jeffrey Stephens and psychologist Ronald Raymond to discuss their book, The Road to Splitsville. If you and your spouse are going through a divorce, this episode will help you navigate the process.

Heather Deaton, EIG Wealth Advisor, explores the concepts of stakeholder economics with Lisa Geason-Bauer, Trained B Corps Consultant. They discuss Certified B Corporations, their design, accreditation and ongoing impacts on people, profits and the planet.

Kristina Schnuckel, Director of Client Experience & Wealth Advisor at EIG, sits down with Julie Dybul of Global Mobile Living, to discuss exploring the world in retirement and practical tips for embracing a mobile lifestyle.

Join the EIG Tax Team for an end-of-year tax discussion covering the new residential energy credits, electric vehicle credits, and Secure Act 2.0 changes to retirement savings accounts. They highlight end-of-year tax planning tips plus tax issues they plan to watch closely in 2024.

Heather Deaton, Wealth Advisor at EIG, talks with Jack Wallace, Director of Government and Lender Relations at Yrefy, on what you need to know with student loan repayments resuming.

Jamie Williams, CFP®, Wealth Advisor sits down with Dick Schiller, CFA®, CPA® of Pavlic Investment Advisors to discuss the current state of the markets. Together they reflect on and describe relative data from current charts covering the Federal Reserve’s current and historical stance on interest rates, mortgage, housing, fixed income and equity markets and perspectives on market volatility.  They...

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, sits down with Barry Mandel, CEO of the Mandel Group, for an empowering and heartfelt discussion from his childhood to becoming the most influential business leader in Milwaukee credited with the downtown renaissance.

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, talks with Sherri Jordan, President & Founder of Envision the Ladder, who shares her passion for helping small businesses reach their potential to yield endless possibilities through action plan coaching.

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, talks with Lisa Schiller, Senior Director of Investigations and Media Relations at Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin, about the scams that are plaguing our society and taking advantage of unsuspecting consumers. Learn how to utilize the BBB Scam Tracker, and how to file a complaint if you've been taken advantage of.

Heather Deaton, Wealth Advisor at EIG, sits down with Rashi Khosla, Founder & CEO of MARS Solutions Group, to discuss the MARS Returnship program, an on-ramp for people looking to restart their careers following a gap in employment.

Medicare open enrollment is right around the corner. Jean Range, Senior Wealth Advisor at EIG, sits down with Jim Larson, from Health Markets, to help you better understand who qualifies for Medicare and when you should apply for the benefit.

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, talks with Kevin Spellman, Director of Investment Management at UWM, who outlines the pros and cons of a recession, how it impacts bond prices, interest rates and the financial markets.   

EIG  Wealth Advisor, Kristina Schnuckel interviews Robin Gullborg, Founder of Beyond College Consulting. Robin works with high school students as they formalize their goals for higher education. Kristina and Robin discuss the benefit of specialized consulting services amid the ever-changing landscape of college admissions. Set your high schooler on the path to success – join Robin at  EIG  for a ...

Karen Ellenbecker,  EIG  Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, sits down with Dan Burrus, Futuristic Speaker & CEO of Burrus Research, to discuss the importance of disruptive innovation that artificial intelligence (AI) brings to business operations.

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, sits down with Dr. Tiffanie Tate Moore, medically retired OB/GYN-turned-children’s author to discuss reinventing yourself. Dr. Tate shares hurdles faced from a tragic accident that forced her retirement and how she navigated a new path to happiness.

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor sits down with Andy Andrews to discuss his book,  The Traveler's Gift,  a journey in self discovery and financial success.   

EIG  Wealth Advisor, Jamie Williams interviews Professor Glenn Mueller of the University of Denver F.L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management. They discuss Dr. Mueller’s vast work with his Market Cycle Monitor Report as well as a wide range of topics and themes including the state of real estate markets, current interest rate environment, and an overview of economic conditions th...

Karen Ellenbecker,  EIG  Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, sits down with Michael Connelly, Author of The Journey's End: An investigation of Death and Dying in Modern America, to discuss the importance of understanding your healthcare options, managing your expectations and making decisions that maintain quality of life when you are facing the end of your life.

Karen Ellenbecker,  EIG  Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, speaks with Milan Kordestani, Author & Entrepreneur, on the importance of finding common ground to make us better communicators. Milan shares practical advice on navigating challenging conversations and strategies to build and maintain respect.

Karen Ellenbecker,  EIG  Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor sits down with Adi Segal, CEO of Hapi, to discuss the importance of mental health in the workplace as he seeks to tackle loneliness and create a world where everyone feels they belong and are valued, through Active Listening as a Service (ALaaS).

Join Jamie Williams,  EIG  Wealth Advisor and his guest Dick Schiller, Portfolio Manager & Wealth Advisor at Pavlic Investment Advisors, Inc., as they discuss the first half of 2023 and themes for the remainder of the year. They'll review areas of the market with an emphasis on the current interest rate environment, market cycles and additional planning considerations for your portfolio.

Heather Deaton,  EIG  Wealth Advisor, sits down with Serita Valmond, Chronic Pain Coach and Wellness Consultant to talk about the importance of advocacy, coaching and support for those with chronic illness, ongoing pain and health conditions while navigating diagnoses and treatments.

Karen Ellenbecker,  EIG  Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, sits down with Maya Payne Smart, author of Reading for Our Lives: A Literacy Action Plan from Birth to Six, to discuss the important impact of early literacy on your child's personal development.

Karen Ellenbecker,  EIG  Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, sits down with Jennifer Bartolotta, President & Founder of Bartolotta & Associates to discuss The Belonging Project, where business leaders connect their team to their culture through tactical training, relationship building and accountability partnerships.

Karen Ellenbecker,  EIG  Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, sits down with Claire Koenig, Senior Director of Communications & Public Affairs at VISIT Milwaukee, to discuss local events, dining and natural resources.