We 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 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 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 MoreIIn 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 MoreAt 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreFor 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, insights to help you take what you have and make it last longer, and a challenge to remember that we’re better together, so let’s help each other get through this.
Read MoreEconomic uncertainty is certain to occur from time to time. This is the reality we are facing today as the COVID 19 virus is having a 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.
Read MoreMost 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.
Read MorePassing 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!
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