Ever felt overwhelmed by buying a car or managing your time? You’re not alone. Today, we tackle both topics with expert insights and a few unexpected surprises along the way.
- Car buying decoded – Joe sits down with Phil Reed, Senior Consumer Editor at Edmunds, to break down the best strategies for buying new or used cars, leasing vs. buying, and negotiating with dealers like a pro.
- The ultimate time management playbook – Paula Pant, Dominique Brown, and returning guest Carrie Smith share real-world productivity hacks—whether you’re self-employed, working 9-to-5, or just trying to make better use of your day.
- Avoiding social media missteps at work – The team dives into the do’s and don’ts of posting while employed.
- Email overload? Phone calls running your life? – Smart strategies to take control of your inbox and stop wasting time on endless calls.
- Celebrity wealth secrets and entertainment picks – Because financial wisdom can come from surprising places.
- A roadside hawk encounter?! – An unexpected story that proves you never know what’s coming next.
With practical advice, engaging discussions, and a few twists you won’t see coming, this episode packs in everything you need to take control of your finances and your time—without taking life too seriously.
This show originally aired on September 23, 2013. Please disregard any mention of current events.
You can find the original show notes at: Saving Money on Your First Car – Stacking Benjamins Episode #22.
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Written by: Kevin Bailey
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