We’re all tired of hearing about what a “dumpster fire” 2020 was. How do we reboot the computer, restart the machine, refresh the situation, and re-fire our engine after financial disaster strikes? That’s our topic today, and OG, Paula Pant (from the Afford Anything podcast), and special guest Roger Whitney (the Retirement Answer Man) all have helpful ideas about getting back on track.
Halfway through the show we’re excited to talk to our old friend (and Joe’s co-host on the Money Tree podcast), Doug Goldstein. Doug’s created a constant happiness journal. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect journal to have a more happy 2021 and beyond, Doug will share with you why he created this, how to best use a journal, and why journaling works for so many people.
Finally, on our MagnifyMoney.com question of the episode: Jon is thinking about college costs for his four kids. He’s heard the Stacking Benjamins expert, Pam Andrews (the Scholarship Shark), say that a HELOC, or equity in the home, can’t be factored into the FASFA. Jon’s kids are in private school and have to do something like FAFSA. Jon has $60,000 in savings and is thinking about putting two-thirds of the savings into a HELOC, to possibly get financial aid. Thoughts?
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Embracing 2021: How to Hit the Reset Button and Get Back on Track After a Financial Disaster
- Replenish after recovery – how to get back on track after unexpected events
Our Contributors
Roger Whitney
A big thanks to Roger Whitney for appearing on the show today. You can find more from Roger, including his Retirement Answer Man podcast at RogerWhitney.com.
Paula Pant
Check Out Paula’s site and amazing podcast: AffordAnything.com
Follow Paula on Twitter: @AffordAnything
OG
For more on OG and his firm’s page, click here.
Doug’s Trivia
- What was the NBA revenue for the 2019-2020 season?
Friday Fintech: Doug Goldstein from Goldstein on Gelt
A special thanks to Doug Goldstein for spending some time with us during our (not-so) fintech segment! Wish you could approach life with a different lens? Consider Doug’s book: The Constant Happiness Gratitude Journal
- Jon’s thinking about opening a HELOC to lower the amount of his income applicable to his FAFSA aid assessment. Thoughts?
Written by: Richie Rutter-Reese
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