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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Is 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 MoreYou’ve seen the TV commercials about bankruptcy, how they promise filing for bankruptcy will remove your financial burden and give you a fresh start. In this episode of GMR, we share the other side of bankruptcy that those who recommend never talk about. We’ll also give you alternatives to bankruptcy that will help you pay off your debt quicker and with less long term damage.
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 MoreOver the past few episodes we’ve reviewed the most popular budgeting apps to see how well they align with our 4 Foundational Principles of a budget. In this episode of GMR, we provide you with a side by side comparison of YNAB, EveryDollar, and Mint, and make our final recommendation as to which one is best at helping you budget.
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 MoreDave Ramsey has taught millions how to get out of debt and become financially free. He even has a budgeting app, Every Dollar to help people experience financial peace. In this episode of GMR, we test Every Dollar against the 4 Foundational Principles that should be part of every budget. Will it pass or fail the test?
Read MoreYNAB (You Need A Budget) is one of the most popular budgeting software available today. In this episode of Getting Money Right, we’re going to put YNAB, the online and phone version, up against our 4 Foundational Principles of A Budget to see how effective it is at helping you manage your money.
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 MoreThe education system is designed to help you learn a profession so you can get a job. And, one of the main reasons to get a job is to make money. So if money is the end goal, why aren’t we teaching people how to manage it? Well, WE ARE! In this episode of GMR, we introduce you to the four foundational principles of a budget. Mastering these four principles will provide you with the equivalent of a Ph.D. in money management.
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.
Episode 117
Robert G. Allen once stated, "How many millionaires do you know who have become wealthy by investing in savings accounts? I rest my case." Although becoming a millionaire should not be everyone's goal, having enough to care for yourself and your family in the future should be. Saving alone will not get you there; you have to invest. In this episode of GMR, we share some investment strategies to help you achieve a healthier financial future.
Episode 116
For some people, this season of dealing with the coronavirus is proving to be more of a challenge than just simply staying healthy. Some are facing job loss and a lack of adequate resources. Others are concerned that if this pandemic lasts too long, what limited resources they have will run out. In this episode of Getting Money Right, we’re sharing some resources that are available to you right now, share some insights to help you take what you have and make it last longer, and encourage all of us to remember that we’re better together. Let’s help each other get through this.
Episode 115
Economic uncertainty is sure to occur from time to time. This is the reality we are facing today as the COVID 19 virus is having physical as well as economic impact throughout the world. In this episode of Getting Money Right, we talk about the steps you can take to ensure you can weather this and future economic storms.
Episode 114
Most people when asked would say that buying a home is better than renting. The truth is the answer is not that simple. There are many variables in making this decision, not the least being the cost. In this episode of GMR, we break down the perceptions and beliefs regarding homeownership and renting to help you make the best housing decision for you and your family.
Passing on financial knowledge and wisdom to our children is something we should all be intentional about. In this episode of Getting Money Right, we share some money tips you can use to help your teen or young adult to start out on a healthy financial path. And yeah! Some of this information is also useful for the rest of us!
Read MoreEpisode 112
We all have to pay taxes on our earned income, but knowing exactly how much to pay can be complicated. In this episode of Getting Money Right, we break down the IRS W4 Form - Employee's Withholding Certificate to help you ensure you're paying the right amount of tax, and not too much or too little.
If you’ve listened to Getting Money Right for any length of time you know that we often talk about ways to save money by cutting expenses. But, sometimes that’s just not enough. Sometimes, you just need more money. In this episode we talk with Art Rainer, the author of Find More Money, to learn of the many ways you can earn more and move toward financial freedom. Along the way, you may even find your passion and purpose.
Read MoreEpisode 110
You know everything there is to know about the Marvel Universe, the characters, their superpowers, and every movie, and TV series they’ve played in, but what do you know about your own Financial Universe? In this episode, we continue our conversation with Harry Stout, the author of the Financial Verse, A Common Sense Approach For Your Money. His book, and Harry’s knowledge and experience will help you navigate the different stages of your financial life to ensure your success.
