The Plenty Money Podcast

Building wealth seems to have become a buzz phrase. I hear lots of people talking about building wealth but what does that mean exactly? This episodes discusses building wealth, what it takes to build wealth, and how to get on the road to building wealth right now.

I'm often asked my opinion about where I think the economy is headed so I do an occasional segment on the state of the overall economy. This segment looks at the employment picture, inflation, interest rates, the stock market and the real estate market.

Earning extra income is very beneficial in situations where a person wants to build up emergency savings as quickly as possible, save a down payment for a home as quickly as possible or some other specific goal. This segment encourages people to take advantage of the opportunities right in front of you and bring in some extra income.

We all have stories that we tell ourselves about money. Some of these stories lead to us making very good financial decisions. Other stories can cause us to make decisions that hold us back. This segment discusses financial narratives and how different narratives can affect our overall financial situation.

Recently I was asked if I had to boil down creating your ideal financial situation to one thing, what would that be. In this episode I go into detail about what I consider to be the primary key to creating your ideal financial situation and why.

Money and life go hand-in-hand. As much some of us attempt to separate the two in our mind, there's no denying that our financial situation affects our overall quality of life. In this segment I highlight ten ways that improving your finances can improve your life.

Many people find themselves stuck living in the paycheck-to-paycheck. This segment discusses the financial rat race and offers some practical tips on how to break free so that you can enjoy life more.

People often want to know which direction the economy is headed. Its really hard to predict which the economy is going to move but in this I discuss some of the primary elements of the economy and how those things seem to going at the moment.

Too many people still feel like creating their ideal financial situation is based all on external factors. The truth is, its just comes to down to making up your mind about what you want to see happen and then committing to making it a reality. This episode lays out 5 steps that anyone can take to create their ideal financial situation.

There are many aspects of managing money. Some areas we may do very well in, while others might still need some work. This segment offers an opportunity to reflect on how well you've done when it comes to managing your money.

People often ask me what's the best for them to get a return on their money. I wish I could say that there's a blanket best option but it just doesn't that way. That said, this segment discusses many of the options out there when it comes to getting a return on your money. It also discusses some things to consider before choosing one of these options.

Ever wonder if you're on a good financial trajectory? This segment highlights eight questions that will help reveal how you're doing financially.

Looking to take your finances to the next level in 2024? This segment offers tips on kick the new year off right and finish up in good shape.

Christmas is one of the most fun holidays to celebrate but its also one of the most expensive holidays to celebrate. This segment offers tips for keeping your holiday spending in check so that you can enjoy Christmas without carrying the debt into next year.

This segment discusses things to consider if you're in the market to purchase a vehicle. It offers tips for obtaining the best financing, negotiating the best and how to make a purchase that you're happy with.

On October 1 Congress came to a last minute agreement to keep the government open through November 17. With less than a month before that deadline Congress has yet to reach an agreement. The chances of a government shutdown look fairly good at the moment. This segment discusses some of the financial impacts a government shutdown could have on federal employees and military personnel. It also offer...

If someone handed $25,000 right now, what with you do with it? This segment discusses possible things you might do with $25,000. For anyone who aspires to come up with $25,000 on their own, this segment also provides tips for accumulating the money quickly.

We all have a default when it comes to our money management habits. Are your money management habits hurting or helping you. I've noticed a common thread in the financial habits of people who struggle with money. In this segment, I discuss the top 10 habits that are ruining people's financial situation.

I've been getting lots of questions about whether the economy is headed for a recession and whether the federal reserve will continue to raise interest rates or not. In this segment I talk about the current state of the economy and things you can do to take advantage of the current economic environment.

Ever thought about paying off your home early? This episodes discusses how to determine whether paying off your home early is the right thing for you and shares practical tips for how to go about paying off your home faster.

Nobody gets rich off of credit card rewards but that doesn't mean you can use them in your favor. This segment highlights some of the creative ways you enjoy more rewards from your credit card company and always come out on top.

Does generating a million dollars sound unattainable or like it something really hard to do? It's true that $1 million is a big number but its not as far fetched as it sounds. As a matter fact, generating $1 million over the long haul is actually easy. This episodes shares why making a $1 million is so easy and lays out the path to make it happen. (Correction: In this episode I state that the...

Most people don't pay much attention to their net worth. Perhaps it because it sounds like something that only wealthy people care about. However net worth is one of the best measures of your overall financial health. In the segment, I talk about what net worth is. How it's calculated. Why net worth matters and some tips for increasing your net worth.

People often ask if they should be saving money or investing money but there's really no short answer to that question. This segment dives into the dynamics of saving money and investing money. It highlights the similarities and differences between the two. It also offers some tips on how to go about doing both.

Many are super stressed this time year. They might still to get their taxes filed and not really sure what to expect. Taxes don't have to be stressful. In this segment we discuss some of the basic elements of filing your taxes and provide some IRS updates for 2022.