Something On My Mind

This episode discusses how the Coronavirus has changed plans for couples to have a traditional wedding which has forced them to opt for micro weddings. What are the advantages of choosing this option? In addition, why does a stock split and why investors often continue to drive up the stock price after the split. Coronavirus montage: The story of a couple who bought a storage locker for $100 witho...

This episode discusses the ins and outs of what can happen to people when they win the lottery or receive large sums of money. Coronavirus montage: discusses the executive order given by President Trump to ByteDance for them to sell their American TikTok business unit due to security flaws that can lead to stealing intellectual property. Next: The Cascade brand says to use the dishwasher every nig...

This episode discusses food cost in that American’s waste 40% of the food that they buy. They discuss what can be done to reduce the waste while saving money and helping the environment. Coronavirus montage - the food edition: the unusual partnership between Crocs and KFC whereby they created “Country Fried Crocs” as a promotional novelty release. Next: how retailers such as Costco are no longer s...

This episode explains the scenarios where credit card debt can be given to your heirs; however, credit card insurance can be used to waive the debt when the cardholder dies. Coronavirus montage: the story of a dog that traveled 57 miles back to its former residence two years after moving out and the hilarious story of a women who intended to pay for the murder of her ex-husband using the fake web...

This episode discusses how you can shop for your medical surgeries and how it can be beneficial to you if you spend the time to research before you go under the knife.  Coronavirus montage: why you don't need prewash your dishes before using the dishwasher and how the Los Angeles Dodgers are giving the fans the opportunity to have their image posted onto cardboard cutouts and placed into the stand...

This episode discusses the IRS tax tool to estimate of the taxes that you need to pay. Next how to use money during the year rather than receiving a tax return. Next: the historic and unique contract that NFL superstar Patrick Mahommes agreed to. Next: Japanese company Yamaha is testing an app that pipes in crowd noise from people's phones to simulate fans in stadiums.

This episode discusses pet peeves and observations about shopping at Costco. Next: Perhaps the biggest mistake that is made in financial planning which is when people pay more in interest on debt than what they are earning in the retirement planning.  Coronavirus montage: the story about a petition that is underway in Ohio to replace Christopher Columbus's statue with Chef Boyardee. In addition, t...

The story of Bobby Bonilla who was owed $5.8 million from the New York York Mets and was offered a payment deferment which will lead to $29.8 million in total compensation. Coronavirus montage: How Apple Maps will give routes to avoid red light cameras, how Donald Trump has the ability to use nuclear weapons to shoot down hurricanes and the story of a business that was saved by making toilet paper...

This episode provides tips to watch your budget so you don't pay extra for products and services that were added or cancelled on your bills. The second topic discusses situations where you can pay less and get the same quality and satisfaction for products. Last segment: cyber security experts Austin Endo & Claire Cochran discuss password protection tips to keep hackers from getting to your financ...

This episode discusses the experience of teenagers beating cars into the ground and as they became adults, how they realized the responsibility of owning their own cars. The discussion on the state of new mortgages and refinancing in today's landscape. 

Super-listener Claire asks questions about her plan to pay off debt, manage a rainy day and an emergency fund and ultimately purchase a home. 

This episode tests the math if it is better to pay the mortgage off early. Next: how dogs are being trained to detect COVID and if cockroach milk may be the next superfood. Lastly, the story of Rob Kenney who started a YouTube channel called "Dad How Do I?" to teach kids without a father how to do maintenance tasks around the house.  Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

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This episode discusses how to adjust your budget to pay for expenses that occur quarterly, biannually or yearly. Next they field a question from a listener who wants to know if she should pay off her student loan because she has enough money in savings which will not be invested.  Next they talk about how more families are eating dinner together again. Coronavirus montage discusses cicadas, ear fu...

The story about a108-year old woman who survived COVID-19. In addition, how IKEA is pitching in to help families create forts to keep their children occupied. Lastly, they discuss how online dating is bringing back some old school values and some new pick up lines.  Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

This episode discusses the importance of having a will to protect your loved ones. Next: the story of a kid who found $135,000 dollars at an ATM and gave it back and how a start up company developed wall dividers that have UV technology to disinfect slot machines. Lastly, the history of Mother's Day and a shout out to the moms for this special occasion.  Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

This episode discusses how to contribute to your 401(k) and a Roth IRA to save money to buy a house. Coronavirus montage: why the rat population has turned to cannibalism, why money laundering in LA has come to halt and why spousal cheating is on the rise due to online affairs. Lastly, the story about Gravity Payments; a pioneering company that pays their employees a minimum wage of $70,000. Don't...

This episode discusses whether or not if state governments are caving to pressure to opening their economies while risking a future COVID-19 outbreak. Secondly, discusses the value of paying for quality products and services upfront and how it will save you money in the long run.  Lastly: The story about factory workers who didn't go home for 28 days to make materials for the medical community dur...

This episode discusses how to lower credit card interest, the ins ands outs of 401(k) loans and withdrawals and why you should try to avoid them. Also, regarding the toilet paper shortage, what was used to clean your butt in primitive times? In addition, going braless and commando are growing trends, but will you let your hair grow out? Lastly, who is that person that always kills the vibe in the...

This episode discusses what escheating is to find unclaimed money and the importance of an emergency fund. In addition, do you know who has access to your DNA records and are you okay with your information being shared? Unclaimed Property Search: https://www.missingmoney.com/en/ Social Media    https://www.somethingonmymind.net/ https://www.instagram.com/somm.podcast/ https://www.somethingonmymind...

This episode discusses the history of people who panic sold. Next: creative ways to save on your budget. Lastly, current events with Coronavirus topics in the news and a human interest story about an old man and a little girl that saved him from complete despair after losing his wife.  Social Media    https://www.somethingonmymind.net/ https://www.instagram.com/somm.podcast/ https://www.somethingo...