Michael Reynolds, CFP®
Wealth Redefined®
Practical insights on money with a modern approach to building wealth. Hosted by Michael Reynolds, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Principal of Elevation Financial.
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
E107: Should I Invest in Digital Assets (Cryptocurrency) Like Bitcoin? 23.06.2021 28:27
Are you thinking of investing in Bitcoin or other digital assets? Are you experiencing FOMO but not sure if it's wise to invest and if so, how much? And what about the environment? Isn't Bitcoin an energy hog? We'll discuss all this and more.
E106: What to Do If You Don’t Have a 401(k) 16.06.2021 19:53
Many people save for financial independence using an employer-provided 401(k) plan. It's the most well-known retirement plan today. But what if you don't have access to one? What are your options?
E105: Do I Need an EIN as a Business Owner? 09.06.2021 12:54
If you're starting or running a business, you may have heard of an EIN (Employer Identification Number). Do you need one? What's it for?
E104: Budgeting With An Irregular Income 26.05.2021 26:22
Budgeting with an irregular income can be a challenge. But it's not impossible. We'll cover some approaches and tips for making your budget work even with unpredictable cash flow.
E103: How to Build a Business You Can Sell 19.05.2021 25:47
Are you an entrepreneur or someone with entrepreneurial aspirations? Whether or not you want to have an exit plan, it's important to be intentional about it. And if you do want to sell someday, what does the path look like?
E102: Lump Sum Investing vs Dollar Cost Averaging vs Recurring Contributions 12.05.2021 16:22
Should you invest in bigger lump sums or is it better to invest on a steady recurring schedule? Let's discuss.
E101: Independent Contractor or Employee? 05.05.2021 14:14
Whether you are a business owner hiring people or you are working for someone else. knowing the rules of how people should be classified is really important. We'll unpack the differences in this episode.
E100: 7 Lies We Tell Ourselves About Money (with Dan VanDusen) 21.04.2021 26:48
Relating with money can sometimes be complicated and we often lie to ourselves about it. We're joined by fellow financial advisor, Dan VanDusen to discuss 7 of the most common money lies we see.
E99: Should I Get My Life or Disability Insurance From My Employer? 14.04.2021 16:26
It's often easy to default to accepting the life or disability insurance from an employer and feel like you've "checked the box". But is this wise?
E98: What is a Custodian? 07.04.2021 12:42
When you set up an investment account, you typically store your money at a "custodian". But what is that and why does it matter?
E97: What Does a Financial Advisor Actually Do? 24.03.2021 23:20
The world of finance can seem like a mysterious black box at times. Do you often wonder what your financial advisor is actually doing? Let's find out!
E96: Financial Benefits of Hiring Your Child 17.03.2021 11:50
Are there financial benefits to hiring your child? Learn how to do it properly and how it can help you transfer money efficiently to your child.
E95: How to Create a One-Page Financial Plan 10.03.2021 20:28
Financial planning doesn't (always) have to be complicated. And it's not always 100% about the math. Learn how to create a simple, impactful financial plan that you will actually read and maintain using only a Google Doc or Word Doc.
E94: Why Your Financial Plan is Wrong (And So Is Everyone Else's) 03.03.2021 17:55
We envision a financial plan to be this magical roadmap that tells us we're on track and that we'll have enough money. But is that how it works in reality?
E93: Should I Invest in Target Date Funds? 24.02.2021 15:00
Target date funds often show up in 401(k) plans and 529 plans as the "default" option. But what is a target date fund and should you use one?
E92: PPP Round 2 Explained (for Small Business Owners) 10.02.2021 20:25
PPP2 is available to small business owners. Should you apply? How is this round different? Is it possible to get it twice? What if you're a 1099? We cover these questions and more.
E91: Should I Play Around in the Stock Market? 03.02.2021 22:56
Whenever something newsworthy happens related to the stock market, interest increases and FOMO sometimes takes hold. Should you be trading stocks? What are the risks and benefits?
E90: How to Break Up With Your Financial Advisor 27.01.2021 23:36
Sometimes things just don't work out. And it's ok. Let's talk about how to break up with your financial advisor gracefully and smoothly.
E89: Expanding your Business With Referral Marketing (with Tiffanie Kellog) 20.01.2021 34:33
For entrepreneurs looking for ways to grow and make more money, the array of marketing options can seem overwhelming. But one approach is consistently reliable: referral marketing. Networking and referral marketing expert, Tiffanie Kellog joins us to teach us how to use referral marketing to grow and thrive.
E88: What is a "Backdoor" Roth IRA? 13.01.2021 14:30
The Roth IRA is a core retirement account that is a core component of many financial plans. But there are certain restrictions that can prevent people from using it. We'll talk about a workaround today called the "Backdoor" Roth IRA.
E87: My Three Words for 2021 06.01.2021 14:25
Every year, I do Chris Brogan's "Three Words" exercise to start the new year with purpose. I've done it for many years now and I am 100% in love with it. I'll share how I did last year and what my words are going to be this year. And I'll share how you can do it, too.
E86: What It's Like to Work With Me 30.12.2020 24:51
I'm indulging myself a bit for the last episode of the year. I'm going to give you a detailed description of what it looks like to work with me as a client.
E85: Implementing Values-based Budgeting (with Bari Tessler) 23.12.2020 42:47
So you've tried budgeting and you still struggle with it. You're not alone. That's why this episode features a conversation with Bari Tessler: Financial Therapist, Mentor Coach, Mama-preneur, and the Founder of The Art of Money. Bari shares her incredibly simple but powerful method of "Values-based Budgeting" which can create a positive mental shift and help you get "un-stuck" with budgeting.
E84: The Solo 401(k) Plan — A Powerful Tool for Entrepreneurs 16.12.2020 17:41
Solo business owners or "solopreneurs" may feel like their retirement plan options are limited. But there is a great tool available: the Solo 401(k) plan. We discuss the details of this plan to help you decide if it's right for you.
E83: End of Year Tax Planning (with Kim Padgitt) 09.12.2020 32:59
The end of the year means taxes are on our minds. What can we do to be as tax-efficient as possible before the end of the year? Kim Padgitt from The Tax Advantage LLC has some insights for us.
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