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Fraud, identity theft, and general digital mischief is increasing. We'll cover a few ways to stay protected and keep your money and your identity from being compromised.

Today we go through 7 of the most common retirement saving mistakes and what they mean.

Watching the news can freak us out and make it seem like the stock market is a scary place to put our money. Let's add some calm and clarity to the conversation.

Is it possible to live without credit cards? And why would you even want to do that? Amy Foley and I talk about this and more.

What do you do when you're fed up with the corporate world and you want to make a change? Many people in this situation have a goal to start a business. But it can be scary to go it alone, which is why franchise ownership can be appealing to some. We sit down with Jeff Crane from The Entrepreneur's Source to learn all about what it takes to start and own a franchise.

Would you rather clean your toilets than do a budget? Do spreadsheets and cash flow numbers make you cringe? As important as budgeting is, many of us have a lot of head trash about it. Join us as we talk with best-selling money author Rachel Richards about how to generate excitement about budgeting.

Investing in real estate can be a good investment for some. However, if you've never done it before it can be intimidating. How do you get started? What kind of returns can you expect? Do you have to be a skilled remodeler to be successful? We discuss all this and more with real estate expert, Dan O'Brien.

I worked with a client recently who was weighing the options between growing her business or taking a job. We talked through the emotional and financial aspects of this decision and I share the thought process with you on this episode.

When is the last time you rebalanced your 401(k)?

Let's talk about the myths surrounding financial advisors and get the real story.

Facing a mountain of debt can be scary. There is a way through it.

What is stopping you from taking action on that thing you've been stewing about? Also: an update to this podcast.

We gathered a panel of smart people to answer your money questions at XYPN Live in St. Louis. We discuss student loans, stocks vs. mutual funds, starting a business, and more.

Michael will be at XYPN Live next week and the Elevation Project podcast will be recorded on-site! We'll take your questions on money and entrepreneurship and answer them with Michael and a few other advisors as a panel discussion.

A financial plan is great. But what happens next? Without accountability and motivation, it can be difficult to stay focused on your goals. Financial coaching can help you implement your plan and move forward. And it can make a huge difference in how money works in your life.

We are most effective, productive and happy when we are "in the zone" in our businesses. So let's try to stay there as much as possible.

In this episode we talk with Annie LaCroix, owner of Brainy Boss and a parallel entrepreneur. Annie shares her story of going through a divorce and facing an overwhelming amount of debt and how she fought through it and is now growing two successful businesses.

Passive income is not necessarily the "retire on the beach and make money while you sleep" fantasy that many of us think of. However, with some ingenuity and perseverance, practical passive income can become reality. Here are some ideas.

Josh Brammer, StoryBrand Certified Guide at Lantern joins us today to discuss how to tell a more compelling story in your business. Also: tacos.

Are you interested in aligning your investing with social or environmental issues? This episode is real talk on Socially Responsible Investing (SRI).

There is often pressure on entrepreneurs to grow as fast as possible by relying on debt or investors. But is this really the best path for everyone? We discuss the benefits of slow, controlled business growth and how to manage it.

Why and when is it time to grow a side hustle into a full-time business? We talk through some of the details here.

Entrepreneurship is grueling and emotionally taxing. In this episode we discuss ways to become more resilient in the face of adversity.

Over-thinking can stifle a business. Let's talk about how to overcome this.