Marc Russell

The BetterWallet

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On The BetterWallet Podcast, we're going to chat with everyday people who have changed their lives through learning how to manage their money. We're going to talk about their money journeys, the ups, the downs, the slips, and the falls. We're going to help simplify the topics that keep you up at night, including budgeting, paying off debt, investing, and how to build a business. The goal of this podcast is to make money a less taboo topic. We want to make this an everyday topic. This podcast is for anyone ready to change their financial lives and take steps towards financial freedom.

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Marc Russell

Episodes

Is It the End of The US Dollar? Here's How to Protect Yourself. 18.04.2023 30:03

Check out my resources! Click Here To Join The Financially Bulletproof Investing Course! Click Here To Download my Free Financially Bulletproof Checklist —- In this episode, Marc discusses the history of the US dollar as the world reserve currency and its potential future as such. He explains the transition away from the US dollar by the BRIC countries and the potential impacts on the global econ...

The Debt Dilemma: College Degrees, Career Paths, and Personal Finance 11.04.2023 34:01

Check out my resources! Click Here To Join The Financially Bulletproof Investing Course! Click Here To Download my Free Financially Bulletproof Checklist —- In this episode of the BetterWallet podcast, host Marc Russell interviews Leandra Peters, founder of Female in Finance. Leandra discusses whether college is worth the investment and shares her financial struggles. Leandra shares a life-changi...

Breaking Generational Curses: Ali Swart's Journey to Financial Success 04.04.2023 43:59

In this episode of the BetterWallet podcast, host Marc Russell interviews Ali Swart, a Certified Financial Planner, mother, and wealth management executive. Ali shares her journey of breaking generational curses in finance and parenting, how she invests for her children, and her path to success in the corporate world. Certified Financial Planner Ali Swart discusses breaking generational curses in...

Money Mastery: Escaping the 9-to-5 for a Life of Abundance 28.03.2023 42:47

Check out my resources! Click Here To Join The Financially Bulletproof Investing Course! Click Here To Download my Free Financially Bulletproof Checklist —- In this episode of the BetterWallet Podcast, Marc chats with Shannon, who shares her journey from working at a Big Four accounting firm to building her own business, Fitnancial Solutions. She discusses the importance of starting your business...

How The Hartzog's Paid Off $114k of Debt then Built a Million Dollar Cleaning Biz in 5 Years 21.03.2023 33:18

Check out my resources! Click Here To Join The Financially Bulletproof Investing Course! Click Here To Download my Free Financially Bulletproof Checklist —- In this episode of the BetterWallet Podcast, Marc Russell talks with Jhanilka and Anthony Hartzog, founders of The Hartrimony, about their debt-free journey, how they built their thriving cleaning business, and the importance of treating your...

Easy Ways To Automate Your Wealth with Darius Smith 14.03.2023 30:14

Check out my resources! Click Here To Join The Financially Bulletproof Investing Course! Click Here To Download my Free Financially Bulletproof Checklist —- In this episode of the BetterWallet Podcast, Marc chats with Darius Smith, Founder of Wealth Is My Worth, about automating your investments and savings. Darius shares his personal story of paying off $170,000 of debt and building a successfu...

How Nika Booth Paid off $189,000 of Debt 07.03.2023 40:46

Check out my resouces! Click Here To Join The Financially Bulletproof Investing Course! Click Here To Download my Free Financially Bulletproof Checklist —- In this episode of the BetterWallet Podcast, Marc chats with Nika Booth, Founder of DebtFreeGonnaBe, about getting out of $189,000 of debt and the state of student loan forgiveness. Student loans and the debt they cause are wreaking havoc amo...

3 Times I Took Frugality Too Far 28.02.2023 23:00

Click Here To Join The Financially Bulletproof Investing Course! Click Here To Download my Free Financially Bulletproof Checklist —- In this episode of the BetterWallet Podcast, Marc explains the three times he took frugality too far. Marc is all for saving, investing, and paying down debt as fast as you can. But he has seen how being too frugal can put you in danger or unhealthy situations. Tod...

3 Money Moves To Make Before Becoming Your Own Boss | Ep. 48 21.02.2023 21:25

Click Here To Join The Financially Bulletproof Investing Course! Click Here To Download my Free Financially Bulletproof Checklist —- In this episode of the BetterWallet Podcast, Marc explains the top three money moves you should make before becoming your own boss and quitting your current 9 to 5. He worked in corporate finance for almost 10 years before making the nerve racking jump, so he will...

3 Reason Why You Should Never Take Money Out of Your 401k | Ep. 47 14.02.2023 21:58

Join the Financially Bulletproof family! Follow me @BetterWallet on Instagram @BetterWallet on TikTok @TheBetterWallet on Twitter In this episode of the BetterWallet Podcast, we dive into why people take money out of their 401k to pay for expenses like concert tickets. Marc explains the top three reasons you should avoid this financial trap and the consequences of doing so. [01:25] Bloomberg arti...

3 Steps To Securing Beyonce Tickets Using a HYSA | Ep. 46 07.02.2023 24:55

Get your checklist now! Financially Bulletproof Checklist - financesincheck.com/checklist Follow me @BetterWallet on Instagram @BetterWallet on TikTok @TheBetterWallet on Twitter In this episode, Marc talks about a High Yield Savings Account (HYSA) and the importance of saving money. He shares their favorite HYSA options and explains how to open one. Marc will also discuss how an HYSA can be used...

How to Retire Early | Ep. 45 31.01.2023 20:21

Get your checklist now! Financially Bulletproof Checklist - financesincheck.com/checklist Follow me @BetterWallet on Instagram @BetterWallet on TikTok @TheBetterWallet on Twitter In this episode of the BetterWallet Podcast, host Marc Russell breaks down the FIRE movement, which stands for Financial Independence Retire Early. He discusses the origins of the movement, how he first heard about it, an...

Ryan Francis: Being Financially Safe in an Uncertain World | Ep. 44 24.01.2023 47:10

Get your checklist now! Financially Bulletproof Checklist - financesincheck.com/checklist Follow me @BetterWallet on Instagram @BetterWallet on TikTok @TheBetterWallet on Twitter In this episode, we'll dive deep into how you can help your kids get a head start on retirement. To help break down the rule change, I want to bring on one of my buddies. His name is Ryan Francis. Ryan is an online...

This New Law Can Help You Become a Tax-Free Millionaire! | Ep. 43 17.01.2023 21:18

More from BetterWallet: Get your checklist now! Financially Bulletproof Checklist - financesincheck.com/checklist Follow me @BetterWallet on Instagram @BetterWallet on TikTok @TheBetterWallet on Twitter In this episode, Marc shares all about Secure Act 2.0. You will learn about the latest changes to the retirement investing landscape in the United States with the Secure Act 2.0, including the impa...

How to Build Your 2023 Budget | Ep. 42 10.01.2023 23:51

More from BetterWallet: Get your checklist now! Financially Bulletproof Checklist - financesincheck.com/checklist Follow me @BetterWallet on Instagram @BetterWallet on TikTok @TheBetterWallet on Twitter Welcome to the Better Wallet podcast! In this episode, we'll discuss how to plan for the new year and budget for your 2023 financial goals. We'll cover topics such as setting financial g...

Tax Tips for W2 Employees and Full-Time Business Owners: Avoiding Common Mistakes and Maximizing Savings | Ep. 41 03.01.2023 30:23

More from BetterWallet: Get your checklist now! Financially Bulletproof Checklist - financesincheck.com/checklist Follow me @BetterWallet on Instagram @BetterWallet on TikTok @TheBetterWallet on Twitter In today's episode, Marc brings on Ryan Bakke, a CPA, to discuss how W2 employees can prepare for tax season. Ryan recommends using software to self-prepare basic tax returns and suggests seek...

Financial Freedom Formula from Jacent Wamala | Ep. 40 27.12.2022 46:28

The BetterWallet podcast is all about demystifying the topic of money and sharing powerful money stories from people that truly beat the odds and found financial success. In this episode, Jacent Wamala discusses the importance of calculating and understanding one's financial situation, particularly their net worth. She mentions that some people may try to avoid looking at their numbers, but i...

From College to COVID to Entrepreneurship; How Hassan Built His Own App for Financial Literacy | Ep. 39 20.12.2022 26:06

The BetterWallet podcast is all about demystifying the topic of money and sharing powerful money stories from people that truly beat the odds and found financial success. In this episode, Marc talks with Hassan Thomas, the founder and owner of FYI FLI, a company that helps professionals become financially literate. Hassan is also a certified personal finance educator and the host of his own podcas...

How to Negotiate Your Way to Financial Success with Mandi Woodruff | Ep. 38 13.12.2022 29:31

In this episode of the Better Wallet podcast, host Marc Russell interviews nine-to-five negotiation expert Mandi Woodruff. Mandi shares her expertise in negotiating for a higher salary, better job opportunities, and tips for achieving financial success. Tune in to learn how to take control of your career and make more money! [2:40] Mandi's most embarrassing fashion trend [6:08] Money memories...

Building Wealth with a 401k for Retirement with Tess Waresmith | Ep. 37 06.12.2022 33:56

Welcome everyone to the next episode of the BetterWallet podcast. As you guys know, the BetterWallet podcast is all about demystifying the topic of money and sharing powerful money stories from people who truly beat the odds and found financial success. Today, we have Tess on the line. She's a financial coach who helps professionals build wealth through their 401ks and beyond and also is the...

Going to college debt-free and graduating with money in your pocket with The Fin Lit Guy, Chris Corinthian | Ep. 36 29.11.2022 42:03

Welcome everyone to the next episode of the BetterWallet podcast. As you guys know, the BetterWallet podcast is all about demystifying the topic of money and sharing powerful money stories from people who truly beat the odds and found financial success. Today we have my guy on the line, Chris Corinthian. And he is one of the coolest guys I've ever met in Atlanta and my entire life. Chris is a...

From First-Generation Jamaican American to Building Wealth After College | Ep. 35 22.11.2022 31:00

Welcome everyone to the BetterWallet podcast. As you guys know, the BetterWallet podcast is all about the mystifying topic of money and sharing powerful money stories from people who truly beat the odds and found financial success. Today we have Tashieka Ma'at from Jam Wealth. Tashieka is a money management coach, certified financial educator, and a PMP project management professional. She&ap...

From Not Being Able to Pay Rent to Tax Professional, Sonia's Story | Ep. 34 15.11.2022 24:07

Welcome everyone to the next episode of the BetterWallet podcast. As you guys know that the BetterWallet podcast is all about demystifying the topic of money and sharing powerful money stories from people who truly beat the odds and found financial success. Today, we have Sonia Castelan on the podcast. And we are excited to have her here to talk a little bit more about tax management, specifically...

Navigating Financial Trauma with Rahkim Sabree | Ep. 33 08.11.2022 29:22

Welcome everyone to the next episode of the BetterWallet podcast. As you guys know, the BetterWallet podcast is all about demystifying the topic of money; sharing powerful money stories from people who truly beat the odds and found financial success. Today on the line we have Rahkim Sabree and he is everything that you could imagine a financial coach should be. He is a author and a speaker as wel...

Finances, Recessions, and Best Phone Apps with Popcorn Finance Founder, Chris Browning | Ep. 32 01.11.2022 33:35

Welcome, everyone, to the next episode of the BetterWallet podcast. The BetterWallet podcast is all about demystifying the topic of money and sharing powerful money stories from people that truly beat the odds and found financial success. Today, we have the one and only Chris Browning on the line. And if you don't know who Chris is, he's an amazing person inside and out. He is the host o...