The precarious position of the Social Security Program has been in the news lately, and for good reason. It’s due to run out of money in the next 15 years. Is there anything that can be done to salvage it? More importantly, how will this impact you personally if the program goes away or the benefits are severely reduced? In this episode, we discuss the history, current state, and uncertain future of Social Security and what it all means to you.
Read MoreWe hear the term “Middle Class” thrown around a lot, especially by politicians during election years. They use it to try and relate to what’s supposed to be a majority of us Americans, but does the term and its use foster unity and satisfaction or just the opposite? And more importantly, how does this classification make us feel and behave as it relates to money and lifestyle? On this episode of Getting Money Right, we discuss the impact social classes has on how we spend money and the satisfaction we feel about our own life.
Read MoreIPO’s (Initial Public Offerings) have been in the news lately with several well-known companies offering potential investors the chance to get in on the action and of course, the potential profit. In this episode we discuss individual company stocks and initial public offerings and whether they are a good option for your investment strategy.
Read MoreHaving a healthy FICO score is important to your financial well-being. Therefore, it’s important to understand how your FICO score is calculated and also to stay up to date on any changes that occur. On this episode we discuss some recent changes to the FICO score and why these changes are good for your score.
Read MoreI have yet to meet someone who wouldn’t like to become financially wealthy. Unfortunately, most people have little knowledge of what it takes to build wealth and even less have a plan on how they hope to accomplish it. Building wealth is not as hard as most people imagine. It turns out wealth building comes down to a few key habits applied consistently over a period of time.
Read MoreI have yet to meet someone who wouldn’t like to become financially wealthy. Unfortunately, most people have little knowledge of what it takes to build wealth and even less have a plan on how they hope to accomplish it. Building wealth is not as hard as most people imagine. It turns out wealth building comes down to a few key habits applied consistently over a period of time.
Read MoreManaging your money is an important part of your life, especially when you’re considering joining your life and finances to another person. We’re in a 3-part series on managing your money through the seasons of dating, pre-marriage (engagement), and marriage. On this third and last episode we’ll share some keys to having long-term financial success in your life and marriage.
Read MoreManaging your money is an important part of your life, especially when you’re considering joining your life and finances to another person. This is a 3-part series on managing your money through the seasons of dating, pre-marriage (engagement), and marriage. On this second episode we’ll discuss pre-marriage and newly married and the money issues that are synonyms with this stage of your relationship. More importantly, we’ll share some ways you can begin working together and build a foundation of trust.
Read MoreManaging your money is an important part of your life, especially when you’re considering joining your life and finances to another person. We’re beginning a 3-part series on managing your money through the seasons of dating, pre-marriage (engagement), and marriage. On this episode we’ll discuss dating and pre-marriage and the money issues that are synonyms with this stage of your relationship. More importantly, we’ll share some ways you can begin working together and build a foundation of trust.
Read MoreAs Americans we have the privilege of living in a country where we experience freedom and incredible opportunities, but it doesn’t come without a cost. In this episode of Getting Money Right we’re talking taxes. We’ll talk about why taxes are important and prepare you to make some important decisions as you prepare to file your taxes for last year and plan for this year.
Read MoreHealthcare cost has becoming a large part of our monthly spending. Every year the cost continues to rise, and the Affordable Care Act has made healthcare cost anything but affordable. Alternative healthcare sharing programs have been growing in popularity over the past few years and they may be the answer to lower healthcare cost you’ve been looking for.
Read MoreBeing able to communicate about finances with your spouse is crucial to a happy and satisfying marriage. On this episode, professional counselor Russell Baxter who has recently released his book, Sharing Your Heart Sharing Your Treasure, continues sharing his insight and advice on what couples can do to improve their finances and as a result, their marriage.
Read MoreBeing able to communicate about finances with your spouse is crucial to a happy and satisfying marriage. On this episode, professional counselor Russell Baxter who has recently released his book, Sharing Your Heart Sharing Your Treasure, is sharing his insight and advice on what couples can do to improve their finances and as a result, their marriage.
Read MoreHaving a budget is foundational to financial success. However, just having one doesn’t automatically make you financially successful. You must know how to use it to achieve success. On this podcast we continue sharing our many years of personal budgeting experience to help you gain insight into what will make your budget more successful.
Read MoreHaving a budget is foundational to financial success. However, just having one doesn’t automatically make you financially successful. You must know how to use it to achieve success. On this podcast we discuss our many years of personal budgeting experience to help you gain insight into what will make your budget more successful.
Read MoreWe make financial decisions every day. Some of our decisions are complicated and can have long term ramifications. That’s why it’s so crucial to understand the process you go through in making financial decisions so that you can make the best decision for you and your wallet. On this episode, we discuss the challenges, shortcuts, and solutions to making good financial decisions.
Read MoreYour identity, especially your financial identity, is something you have to keep safe. In this information age most of your personal information is stored digitally, which means there’s an increasing risk that the wrong people will gain access to it. What you do to protect your information can either make you vulnerable or safe. In this episode we share ways you can keep your identity safe, including a new law that makes it much easier for you to ensure identity theft doesn’t happen to you.
Read MoreWe love the start of a New Year because in a literal sense it closes one door, the year past, and opens another door, the year ahead. With a new year comes new possibility and new endeavors. We always feel hopeful and enthusiastic about a new year because it means we can pursue new things or improve on the old ones. In this episode, we share our thoughts and ideas for how you can make 2019 a success and achieve even more financially and personally.
Read MoreWe hear a lot about the economy and how it’s fluctuating and impacting our buying choices, but what do you really know how economics are really affecting your personal finances? In this second episode we continue discussing certain economic terms and phrases that have a significant impact in the way we make financial decisions. Having the knowledge and insight into these terms and phrases will help you better manage your own personal finances.
Read MoreWe hear a lot about the economy and how it’s fluctuating and impacting our buying power, but do you really understand how economics is affecting your personal finances? In this episode we discuss certain economic terms that have a significant impact in the way we think and make financial decisions. Having knowledge and insight about these terms will help you better manage your finances.
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