It's All Money

Ok Cypto Bros, with the 100k milestone upon us, it's finally time to do an episode on Bitcoin. As basic an episode as possible, because while host Daren Blonski CFP® has been wise to the coin world for some time, co-host Dano Weir only knows what he's seen in a few headlines. So for educational purposes only, let's have a based conversation about the coins that exist but you can't hold in your han...

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Dano and Daren discuss both data-based and anecdotal evidence how practicing gratitude could possibly benefit your health, wealth, business and more. It's All Money is powered by Sonoma Wealth Advisors Learn more about Sonoma Wealth here: https://sonomawealthadvisors.com/ Video also available for every episode of It’s All Money on our YouTube channel: https://www.you...

Well...Tuesday November 5th has come and gone, and as expected some people are excited and others are fearful. We try and keep our shows focused on finance, not politics. But considering the weight of the event and the concerns and opinions floating around, we decided to do an episode about the financial implications of the election. Headlines can be deceiving, and it's natural to draw conclusions...

It's a story you've heard before- you've got back pain, or knee pain, perhaps from running or too many years stuck at a computer. When you have a medical concern, if you have health coverage, you go to your health system, and whatever solution they present is all of what's available and is ultimately right for you. ...right? Host Dano Weir challenges that thesis this week on It's All Money, with D...

What other industry has 15 names for essentially the same job?! Good ol' Finance. Host Dano Weir dives into a perhaps more important word that begins with F, FIDUCIARY. What is it? How is it different than a Broker? Why does that matter for YOU? (Side note- in an industry whose entire purpose is purportedly to enhance their clients money, why would you *ever* put BROKE in your job title? Anyway......

"Risk Tolerance" likely makes your eyes flutter and you start to yawn... ...but snag a coffee for a second. Did you know your reported risk tolerance could determine where and what investments your entire portfolio goes into? Perk up friend, it's that important. Hosts Dano Weir and Daren Blonski, CFP® sit down with Sonoma Wealth Financial Advisor Shelby Wirick for a first-hand account of how her c...

FOR THE RECORD- this episode was recorded on Aug 21 2024. And just so happens to mention why Daren Blonski, CFP® typically in his experience advises against big portfolio moves in September/October. But why? Believe it or not, after years of doing this, Daren has noticed some unbelievably, potentially HUMAN excuses and cycles in the stock market. Often referred to as "Seasonality" these tropes are...

That's right, it's an episode on CD'S!!! WAIT Before you hit the Snooze Bar 💤... Why are some people seeking good ol' Certificates of Deposit in this high interest rate environment? How do they differ from Money Market accounts? Are they actually "no risk", "low risk" or something else? And just what IS the risk of a CD or Money Market? Hosts Dano Weir and Daren Blonski, CFP® dig in the investmen...

Back to school costs are hitting all-time highs, but just what does that mean for the average family? Daren and Dan break down the averages category by category, float a theory about what's driving them and the shocking real-life test Dan ran that showed how your choice of store could increase your prices 155%. It's All Money is powered by Sonoma Wealth Advisors in Sonoma, CA. We value communicati...

You were born into this world and there just, *was* all this stuff- Nasdaq, S&P, futures, interest rates, bonds and now crypto. Did you ever wonder where it all came from? WHY it all came from? It's All Money Host and Sonoma Wealth Marketing Director Dano Weir sits down with Sonoma Wealth Co-Founder Chris Sipes CFP®, AIF® to discuss a tiny history of markets, why they happen and why they'll li...

It seems simple enough- "money markets" and other instruments are "paying 5% right now". Who doesn't want to make 5% on their money doing nothing? So should you shift your entire portfolio to something with purported reliable returns and alleged "lack of risk"? Wait...WHY are savings accounts paying 5%? It's All Money Host and Sonoma Wealth Marketing Director Dano Weir sits down with Sonoma Wealth...

You pay your mortgage every month. But have you ever wondered what would happen if you paid it every 2 weeks instead? Daren and Dano run the numbers on a $500k scenario (which may work in some states, but perhaps not in others *cough* CALIFORNIA) and show the shocking impact of making just one more mortgage payment a year on your long-term financial picture. Plus enjoy a few fun financial happenin...

Introducing YET ANOTHER financial advisor podcast... It's All Money. But wait what's different? Your 401k, your kids Paw Patrol toy collection, quantitative easing and the rising cost of your Disney+ subscription all seem like wildly different topics. And yet to the average American, they all end up hitting your checking account one way or another. It's All Money draws the throughline for investin...