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40 Things to Do TODAY to Take Control of Your Money

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We all want to have better control with our money. Whether you’re handling some stuff well and need a couple hints OR you feel like you’re bleeding Benjamins, today we have the right topic for you. Mrs. Adventure Rich from the AdventureRich.com blog joins us to talk about a Clark Howard article with LOTS of tips to take control of your money. Plus we’ll also discuss flipping your financial focus AND what lessons we should tell our future self.

In our Friday FinTech segment, we discuss Ask.vet. Many of us have a hard enough time handling our own doctor visits, premiums, and deductibles. Healthcare is one of the biggest factors we have to keep in mind as we plan for retirement. So, where do pets factor in all of the mess? To help clear out some of the fog, and make taking care of the family pets more affordable, we’re calling  Dr. Cherice Roth. You might be a bit surprised at which animals rack up the biggest vet bills.

Thanks to MagnifyMoney.com and FamZoo.com for sponsoring our show, and thanks also to everyone who’s visited Amazon.com using our link!

 

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Prepare your kids for a world of money based on plastic. Track their spending, help them learn about interest and appreciation, even shut off their card if necessary. Learn about pre-paid debit cards and financial tools to prepare kids for the financial jungle.

Check Out FamZoo.com

<>Today’s Roundtable Contributors/Our Topics

Mrs. Adventure Rich, (1/2 of the anonymous blogging couple)

Drop a lint to the Adventure Rich duo: @adventurerichly

Check out the blog: AdventureRich.com

 

Len Penzo

Say hi to Len (he only bites half the time): @LenPenzo

Check out Len’s site: LenPenzo.com

 

Our Topics

<21:16> Friday FinTech Segment: Ask.Vet

Many of us have a hard enough time handling our own doctor visits, premiums, and deductibles. Healthcare is one of the biggest factors we have to keep in mind as we plan for retirement. So, where do pets factor in all of the mess?

To help clear out some of the fog, and make taking care of the family pets more affordable, we’re calling  Dr. Cherice Roth. You might be a bit surprised at which animals rack up the biggest vet bills.

To learn more, visit Ask.Vet.

 

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We have a full week ahead consisting of guests, trivia, headlines, Haven Life Line calls, and more! We’re kicking it off with Kim Anderson… got yourself into some money issues? Kim will help you sort that out. Tune in!

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Did You Get The Memo On Saving Money (with John Hope Bryant)

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How come other people are wealthy and you aren’t? John Hope Bryant believes that for many people, it’s because they didn’t come from the right neighborhoods, have the right friends, or were born into the right family. They didn’t get “the memo” on how to become rich. Yet, Bryant says, that isn’t an excuse, and it’s up to YOU to change your life to achieve the financial freedom you want. If you’re looking to be inspired, today’s podcast is for you.

Plus, we’ll also share headlines from the world of financial planning, throw out the Haven Life line to a lucky listener, score with some of Doug’s delightful trivia, and more.

Huge thanks to Roofstock (check out their massive real estate database) and MagnifyMoney.com (when you’re comparing financial tools like credit cards and savings accounts) for helping us with today’s show. They’re awesome companies and if you’re not using them, I’m not sure you know what you’re missing!

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Browse Roofstock’s online marketplace of top retail rental properties around the nation. Invest in rental real estate around the nation with a partner who’ll help you find great renters and evaluate and hire property managers. Manage everything yourself or hand it all off to a professional team with a deep knowledge of real estate investing and operations.

Check out Roofstock

 

Compare checking, savings, credit cards, and loans before switching. Magnify Money makes it super easy to compare, switch and save.

Check out Magnify Money

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<9:53> John Hope Bryant 

Check out John’s site: JohnHopeBryant.com

Drop a line on Twitter: @johnhopebryant

Get a copy of John’s book for yourself (while supporting your favorite basement team):

<27:21> Doug’s Trivia

  • Which pirate got the most booty?

<32:26> Haven Life Line

Haven Life Line

Need life insurance? You could be insured in 20 minutes or less and build your family’s safety net for the future. Use StackingBenjamins.com/HavenLife to calculate how much you need and apply.

  • D-Money has inherited an IRA. He already has some other accounts, what should he do with the money?

<39:47> Letters

Need help with your financial plan? Use this link to schedule a meeting with OG: StackingBenjamins.com/OG

  • Kay and her family are thinking about moving. They own their current home, and their son will be off to college in five years. Any advice on how to proceed?

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We have a surprise. contributor joining us in the basement. On top of that, do you have any household pets? You’ll want to listen to our Fintech segment. Tune in!

Give Yourself The Gift of “Finished” (with Jon Acuff)

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Why is it that we start projects (like our big plans for financial independence) but never finish? New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff has experienced the setbacks that come with failing to complete tasks in his own life, starting project after project and leaving them abandoned. He studied the reasons people stop before reaching their goals and now comes down to the basement to share with us how to complete tasks, even when you think there’s very little chance you’ll get them done. Also, we’ll bring you important updates about the Equifax data breach, including two places you should freeze your credit that you may not have considered.

We’ll also throw out the Haven Life Line to April, who asks about identity fraud, feature some trivia from Doug, and more.

Special thanks to M1Finance and Tiller for sponsoring our show! We couldn’t do any of this without the support of these awesome companies.

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Show Notes:

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Why compromise with investments when you can use an intuitive, easy-to-use, robust platform? M1Finance combines the power of automated investing platforms with the flexibility of do-it-yourself but more expensive brokers. Be Invested.

Check out M1Finance

Looking for a better spreadsheet to handle your budgeting needs? Tiller Money automatically downloads your data from the source into fully customizable Google Sheets. You can even download a Stacking Benjamins template designed with help from Joe Saul-Sehy!

Check out Tiller

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<21:47> Jon Acuff

Check out Jon’s site: Acuff.me

Drop a line on Twitter: @JonAcuff

Check out Jon’s new book (and help the basement get a new bean bag):

<>Doug’s Trivia

  • According to a recent survey, what’s the most popular sandwich on earth?

<44:13> Haven Life Line

Haven Life Line

Need life insurance? You could be insured in 20 minutes or less and build your family’s safety net for the future. Use StackingBenjamins.com/HavenLife to calculate how much you need and apply.

  • April is seeking some advice for a friend who’s identity was stolen… by his father. Ouch.

<49:37> Letters From the Mailbag

Need help with your financial plan? Use this link to schedule a meeting with OG: StackingBenjamins.com/OG

  • Nelson has (somehow) managed to keep a relationship for a while. As they move on to the next stages of their relationship, how should he open up channels of communication regarding finances?

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We welcome John Hope Bryant to the basement, tune in!

Do I Really Need To Save That Much? (plus career advice from TheMuse.com CEO Kathryn Minshew)

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Our all-star cast today wonders out loud whether you need to actually save as much as the popular press says you need to save. Plus, they also ask whether you should pay down your debt the mathematically correct way or maybe use a method that fits with your emotions….

On today’s show we have a talented and fun lineup of guests including writer Alaina Tweddale, USA Today columnist Pete The Planner, and award-winning financial app creator Eric Nissan (DIY.fund).

But of course, that’s not all. At the halfway mark of today’s show we’ll help you with your career with advice from TheMuse.com Kathryn Minshew. Worried about networking and meeting the right people? We’ll give you tips to help your career (and not damage it) on today’s show.

Big thanks to MagnifyMoney.com and FamZoo.com for sponsoring our show, and thanks also to everyone who’s visited Amazon.com using our link!

 

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Show Notes:

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Compare checking, savings, credit cards, and loans before switching. Magnify Money makes it super easy to compare, switch and save.

Check out Magnify Money

 

 

 

Prepare your kids for a world of money based on plastic. Track their spending, help them learn about interest and appreciation, even shut off their card if necessary. Learn about pre-paid debit cards and financial tools to prepare kids for the financial jungle.

Check Out FamZoo.com

 

<>Today’s Roundtable Contributors/Our Topics

Alaina Tweddale

Say hi-ya to Alaina: @AlainaTweddale

Check out Alaina’s site: AlainaTweddale.com

Peter The Planner

Don’t worry, he doesn’t bite: @PeteThePlanner

Take a peek at Pete’s site: PeteTheLlanner.com

Eric Nissan 

Check out the site: DIY.FUND

Follow DIY.FUND on Twitter: @Diyfund

Our Topics

<24:40> Friday FinTech Segment: The Muse

Kathryn Minshew, CEO and Co-Founder

 

<> Join Us Monday

We welcome New York Times Bestselling author of five books, Jon Acuff. This isn’t the interview you want to miss. Tune in!

Friday Roundtable

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To what degree is not having money a mindset? We ask our panel, including guest Whitney Hanson from the Money Nerds podcast Of course, we don’t stop there. We also tackle a recent piece about tricking yourself into getting money saved. How do you save more? Play a game of hide and seek…. Finally, we tell some money stories, and as always, they team comes up with some great ones.

In our Friday FinTech segment, Justin Howell, CEO of Rize, a cool goal-setting and savings app, joins us to talk about two HUGE add ons to their app that’ll help you make saving more money a breeze. He’ll also give away some CASH to people who sign up, because you listened to the show…. See? We even MAKE you money when you listen today.

Thanks to MagnifyMoney.com and FamZoo.com for sponsoring our show, and thanks also to everyone who’s visited Amazon.com using our link!

 

Subscribe below:

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Show Notes:

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Compare checking, savings, credit cards, and loans before switching. Magnify Money makes it super easy to compare, switch and save.

Check out Magnify Money

 

 

 

Prepare your kids for a world of money based on plastic. Track their spending, help them learn about interest and appreciation, even shut off their card if necessary. Learn about pre-paid debit cards and financial tools to prepare kids for the financial jungle.

Check Out FamZoo.com

<>Today’s Roundtable Contributors/Our Topics

Alaina Tweddale

Say hi-ya to Alaina: @AlainaTweddale

Check out Alaina’s site: AlainaTweddale.com

Peter The Planner

Don’t worry, he doesn’t bite: @PeteThePlanner

Take a peek at Pete’s site: PeteTheLlanner.com

Eric Nissan 

Check out the site: DIY.FUND

Follow DIY.FUND on Twitter: @Diyfund

Our Topics

<> Friday FinTech Segment: The Muse

Kathryn Minshew, CEO and Co-Founder

 

<> Join Us Monday

We welcome New York Times Bestselling author of five books, Jon Acuff. This isn’t the interview you want to miss. Tune in!

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Change Your Life, Change Your Money (with Cortney McDermott)

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Where do you start when planning your money? Cortney McDermott, author of one of this year’s hottest self help and business books, joins us in the basement talk about starting out. If you don’t know what you want, how do you know where to go? Yet, most of us don’t ask ourselves the right questions to even begin the journey.

Plus, we’ll also share headlines from the world of financial planning, throw out the Haven Life line to a lucky listener, score with some of Doug’s delightful trivia, and more.

Huge thanks to Roofstock (check them out for real estate) and MagnifyMoney.com (when you’re comparing financial tools like credit cards and savings accounts) for helping us with today’s show. They’re awesome companies and if you’re not using them, I’m not sure you know what you’re missing!

Subscribe below.

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Show Notes:

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Browse Roofstock’s online marketplace of top retail rental properties around the nation. Invest in rental real estate around the nation with a partner who’ll help you find great renters and evaluate and hire property managers. Manage everything yourself or hand it all off to a professional team with a deep knowledge of real estate investing and operations.

Check out Roofstock

 

Compare checking, savings, credit cards, and loans before switching. Magnify Money makes it super easy to compare, switch and save.

Check out Magnify Money

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<14:32> Cortney McDermott 

Check out Cortney’s site: www.CortneyMcdermott.com

Get a copy of Cortney’s book for yourself (and help the show with a little soda money):

<34:57> Doug’s Trivia

  • What restaurant sells more t-bone steaks than anywhere else in the world?

<39:50> Haven Life Line

Haven Life Line

Need life insurance? You could be insured in 20 minutes or less and build your family’s safety net for the future. Use StackingBenjamins.com/HavenLife to calculate how much you need and apply.

  • Dominic and his brother inherited their grandfather’s house. The brother wants to live in the house, what’s the best way to handle the situation?

<43:55> Letters

Need help with your financial plan? Use this link to schedule a meeting with OG: StackingBenjamins.com/OG

  • Brandon and his wife are both under 30, and are done having kids. What’s the best way to get ready for early retirement?

<> Join us Friday

At this point, you’re probably aware that Podcast Movement happened a couple of weeks ago. Didn’t get the chance to experience it in person? We’re bringing Podcast Movement to YOU on Friday’s episode. Tune in!

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