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It's time to deep dive into the FIRE movement, what it means, where it came from and the different versions of it that can work with your unique financial life and journey. With markets creating distress and everyone feeling the impacts of inflation and rising interest rates, it's time to game plan and bring some optimism to your long-term goals while weathering your short-term obligatio...

Do you or someone you know love to go to Vegas and gamble? What about sports betting? Although it seems like a quick way to see high returns on your money, for the most part people leave Vegas or any Casino experience DOWN. In this episode I talk through ways you can start to enjoy the money you gamble with (think if it as an experience!) and strategically use it and play with it to get the most &...

Hi Everyone, we are back talking about the power of compounding contributions over the long term and how you can get yourself out of a funk that is finally hitting everyone in terms of running out of excess money each month. We are all feeling the pain of post Covid 'wealth' and disposable income, and we need to adjust because of it. Let me help you get back and track and mentally overco...

Hi Guys! We're back to dissect what the company Nvidia is, and why it is so valuable/important now and for the foreseeable future, and all about its recent stock split, NOT the first since its initial public offering! I break it down in digestible pieces so you can get a sense of what it means for your money and how you can invest in this company (and other good quality stocks) to further div...

Taboo territory here and something we have started to dive into as a society, becoming more transparent with salaries. I share my income journey and the correlation to changes in my professional life that have dictated my upward trajectory. Curious if it resonates with your own experience. Listen up now to get all the juicy details!

Listen, gift giving will always be a part of our lives for various occasions, but rules change, and standards shift, so I wanted to share my take on gift giving and receiving etiquette to hopefully help you out during wedding season or that next event you are invited to. Enjoy! 

Ok guys, get ready for the big conclusion to this topic of calculating your savings/investing numbers and time horizons to see if you are able to quit working early or pursue a passion profession BEFORE hitting your retirement age! It's so exciting to start planning out what your work optionality could look like so you can enjoy your professional AND personal life that much more. Listen up no...

I know you have heard of the FIRE movement, work optional and certainly what your FU number looks like. No? Well, let's get into it in my part 1 episode on how to get to your number using my numbers as an example AND we dive into the 4% rule which is so important when you are calculating that number and planning for using your invested assets to live off of! Listen up now and we'll follo...

What does the word sabbatical mean to you? What kind of connotation does it have? I am challenging all of you and ENCOURAGING you to reflect on your professional life and see if you could use a sabbatical to jump start a more satisfying work life. Work doesn't have to feel like work. Enjoy!!

So, you thought pets were pricey, let's deep dive into the categories that tend to hit our wallets the most as well as the total cost of raising a child in this deep dive episode! Most of the costs I talk about didn't even cross my mind before having kids and hit me like a ton of bricks! If you are thinking about having kids or in the process, have a listen to this episode to get the ful...

Doesn't it seem like EVERYONE owns a pet these days? I'm not convinced everyone can handle the financial and general responsibility of owning a pet, so I am taking this episode to deep dive on the costs to own a dog and cat as well as some real world examples that are far exceeding those estimates. Listen up now and see where you fall on the pet ownership spectrum! 

The mind is a powerful thing and shapes the way you look at and live your life, so it is important to understand your own mindset when it comes to your money and actively work on changing it if it's doing you a disservice. Listen up now to hear all about money mindsets, scarcity mindsets and an abundance mindset!

We're hitting a bit of a heavy topic this week, all about the connection between mental health and financial health, how to motivate yourself to set up behaviors and actions that will drive down stress and ultimately lead you to your rich life. Tied closely with this is financial abuse, so we go into detail on what it is, how you can identify if it is happening in your life and ways to naviga...

Hey Guys, you know the general equation of income - expenses = excess, my favorite word! Well let's take another episode to deep dive on creative ways to build in some passive income and how you can make your money work for you as you continue to create your rich life and work to FI (financial independence!) Building ways to increase your income shouldn't be complicated, and small amount...

Hey Guys! As we all start fresh in 2024, I want you thinking about how you can automate your financial goals by setting and forgetting various aspects of your money to give you space to work on other parts of your life that need attention. Finances should bog you down, but you do need to think and plan strategically for them so let's talk through how to create a cruise control process to prom...

Guys, we are days from 2024, have you defined your 2024 strategy and measurable goals to make it your best year yet? If not, spend some time listening to my process and goals and get to work on your own plan to make 2024 profitable and prosperous! 

Part 2 of our 2 Part Series is out! Listen up now to hear more in-depth deals that came out of Travel Tuesday 2023 and the upcoming Legislation to be aware of that could potentially reduce or eliminate credit card points in the future. It is important for you to be aware of both so you can plan your credit card strategy now and into the future. 

Hey Guys!!! Travel Tuesday just passed us by but I'm still thinking about how we can use credit cards, points and certain discount days to make the most out of our travel budget. This is Part 1 of a Two Parter all about travelling strategies, current legislation to be aware of and how to effectively score deals and use points without overwhelming yourself. Listen up now, you won't be dis...

This is the first time I am doing this exercise in the form of an episode, but it's very useful to do an 'in cycle' retrospective to help you meet the goals you planned to accomplish over a certain period of time. Not only does it allow you the time to possibly accomplish more than you would have if you hadn't intentionally sat down and reviewed your progress, but it could give...

So, we all know that finances and romantic relationships have a big impact on one another, but have you ever thought of going to financial therapy? Finding your financial connection and language with your partner is so important in building a long-lasting foundation of financial success. Listen up now to my latest episode where I walk you through the latest financial therapy session I held. 

Curious about where to start to understand how a financial advisor could fit into your life to support your wealth building goals??? Listen up now to this episode full of mistakes to avoid, situations to consider and questions to ask as you approach this question and need in your own financial life. Always remember, respecting your money is respecting yourself!!! 

This is by far one of my favorite topics, because if you can start planning for generational wealth build, you are living a financially stress free life and now you can strategically plan for that wealth to build. This isn't for everyone based on where they are in their financial journey but I strongly encourage you to listen up, take notes, and be prepared regardless of where you are in your...

Ever heard of value(s) spending or value(s) based spending???? It's a fantastic personal finance methodology that can help you strategically spend in the present while still allowing you to save for your future by matching up your values and your spending behavior! Learn more about it and hear specific examples now in my latest episode!! 

How much does it actually cost to own your home? In this episode we look at different interest rate and loan length scenarios as well as what kind of profits you might see as well as a full deep dive on the cost I have put into my own home and how profitable (or not :)) it has been for me. Listen up now to see if the juice is worth the squeeze!

What do most people claim are two of the costliest events in their life???? Marriage and Divorce!!! Listen up to hear the true cost of marriage and divorce and why I think it is more psychologically burdensome than financially, with real examples!!!