We have a deep desire to educate people to manage their money successfully. Our reason is simple, lack of financial education is the leading cause of financial stress, worry over money, and an unfulfilled life. We want to change that! Getting Money Right will teach and inspire you to do better in your finances through practical wisdom and effective resources, so that you can be freed-up to pursue your true life's purpose.
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There’s are many ways that Amazon continues to impact our lives. The benefits of ordering pretty much anything from the comfort of our home to having the item arrive at our door within hours can’t be overstated. But there’s at least one negative impact to Amazon’s influence that can harm or do serious damage to your financial health. In this episode, we discuss this Amazon phenomenon, how you can protect yourself from financial harm while enjoying the benefits.
Read MoreHigher education is a good thing. But, should you go back to school to obtain a master’s degree or an additional certification? In this episode of GMR, we discuss the benefits and costs associated with higher education so you can determine whether now is the right time to pursue it.
Read MoreHaving the right information at the right time can make a big difference, especially in regard to finances. In this episode of Getting Money Right, we give our best financial advice to young adults who are just starting out.
Read MoreWhen you consider having available cash on hand, you may think the more you have, the better, but that’s often not true. In this episode of Getting Money Right, we’re discussing when too much cash can be a bad thing and offer some recommendations for what to do when you’re in this situation.
Read MoreWe can’t prevent difficult things from happening to us, but we can ensure that at least from a financial standpoint we remain healthy and say on track. In this episode of GMR, we discuss three things you can do to prepare your finances for the challenges that life brings.
Read MoreThe scarcity mindset believes there are limited resources and inequality in possession of those resources. It further believes that for one person to succeed, someone must lose. In this episode of GMR, we reveal the truth about the scarcity mindset and why it isn't to your benefit to embrace it.
Read MoreSaving money is one of the most important parts of managing money well. Unfortunately, Americans still don’t save nearly enough. In this episode of GMR, we discuss what it takes to make saving money a priority, and give you some specific ways to start saving today!
Read MoreMaking smart financial decisions will ensure you maintain long-term financial health. Unfortunately, with the lack of basic financial education, that’s easier said than done. In this episode of GMR, we look at those financial decisions that have the most impact on our finances and give you some specifics on how to make better financial decisions.
Read MoreChange is difficult! Whether you are trying to improve your finances, lose weight, or anything else, it requires a certain level of discomfort, which none of us enjoy. The biggest obstacle to change is our emotions. Because of the way we feel influences our behavior, we must understand and adapt our feelings if we stand to achieve whatever we’re after. In this episode of GMR, we discuss the five stages people move through emotionally when changing their behavior to help you experience positive change in your finances and your life.
Read MoreYou can do many things right to manage your money well and ensure a good financial future, but if you fail to add adequate insurance to your strategy, you could lose big! In this episode of GMR, we talk with Harry Stout, the author of Today’s Life Insurance - A Protection Tool for Your Future. His many years of experience in the insurance industry will help us understand the role insurance play into our financial lives, and why this one choice is so crucial to our success.
Read MoreYou’ve heard of an emergency fund, and that having one is very important. But, to have financial stability and ensure your finances are as secure as you can make them, you need more, you need a financial safety net. In this episode of GMR, we’re talking with Harry Stout, to understand what six elements make up the proper financial safety net.
Read MoreSometimes knowing the right answer to a financial question is difficult, especially when financial stress is high and money is tight. In this episode of Getting Money Right, we’re answering more of your financial questions so that you’re better prepared to manage through budget challenging situations.
Read MoreSometimes knowing the right answer to a financial question is difficult, especially when financial stress is high and money is tight. In this episode of Getting Money Right, we’re answering your financial questions so that you’re better prepared to manage through budget challenging situations.
Read MoreIs it possible that financial stress to be good for you? That all depends on your perspective! Join us for this episode of Getting Money Right, as we discuss how financial stress, when you allow it to influence your thoughts and actions, can be of tremendous benefit to you.
Read MoreIn the past three months, we’ve experienced historical events; from COVID 19 impacting everyone across the globe, to recent riots breaking out all over the United States and beyond. There is much uncertainty in our world today. That’s why it’s necessary to rely on time-tested financial principles when making decisions that impact your today and your tomorrows. In this episode of GMR, we discuss these financial principles that have stood the test of time so you can use them to ensure your family’s financial future.
Read MoreWe need your perspective! After more than 2 years of launching Getting Money Right, we’re taking a pause to ask you about the things that really matter to you. Our goal is not just to give you good information, but to also help you take action that leads to your financial and life success. To help us in providing the kind of content and support you need, we’ve developed a quick survey. Please use the following link to take the survey, and thank you for your feedback - https://forms.gle/bWdrXPbzNQ9YMset8.
Read MoreMint is one of the oldest and most widely used personal finance apps available today. It has a high number of features, but how good is it at helping you budget? In this episode of GMR, we put Mint up against the 4 Foundational Principles of a Budget to see how effective it is to help you budget successfully.
Read MoreFrom using personally designed Excel spreadsheets to online apps, there are plenty of budgeting tools readily available to use to manage your personal budget. Over the next few episodes, we’re going to review some of the most popular apps and tools to see how effective they are at helping you manage your money. This week, we’ll evaluate the Yearly Budget Tool to see whether it meets all four of the 4 Foundational Principles of A Budget.
Read MoreEpisode 119
At first glance, problems can be seen as frustrating, and therefore to be avoided. That's no surprise since humans naturally seek pleasure and try at all costs to prevent pain. Money problems are especially painful because a lack of money threatens so many areas of life. In this episode of GMR, we discuss how dealing with our money problems can help us not only in fixing our money problems but also in improving ourselves.
Episode 118
The Coronavirus pandemic has had significant health and economic impact in the United States. As a way to help shore up and maintain financial stability, Congress has passed the CARES Act bill. It is designed to keep workers paid and employed, fund health care systems enhancements, and provide for economic stabilization. In this episode of Getting Money Right, we break down the specifics of the CARES Act and how it will impact you.
