Before talking with Tarra Jackson of MsMadamMoney.com I had no idea that we had an epidemic of financial STDs in our midst. Join the MMS panel as we discuss how to recognize and get out of financially abusive situations that could exist between spouses, friends, and/or your bank. https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode28-are-you-suffering-from-financial-abuse/ Some important questions discussed in this episode: How can you tell if you’re in a financially-abusive relationship? What are the steps ...
Dec 04, 2014•43 min•Ep. 28
Matt Giovanisci – one half of the dynamic duo behind your second-favorite personal finance podcast (Listen Money Matters) – joins us to describe personal finance blunders as only he can. How many personal finance discussions will take you from discussing interest rates to hookers ladies of the evening and blow restricted substances in the blink of an eye? Tune in to hear Matt and our panel come clean about some lessons they had to learn the hard way. https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode27-ove...
Nov 20, 2014•55 min•Ep. 27
International travel sounds fun in theory, but most people believe it is too expensive and that there is too much potential for headaches. Paula Pant from Afford Anything is not most people. She joins our panel to discuss how to up your international travel IQ and how nearly everyone can afford to travel if they are willing to deviate slightly from traditional travel norms. https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode26-how-to-be-a-globetrotter-on-a-budget/ Some important questions discussed in this ...
Nov 13, 2014•45 min•Ep. 26
Many people hope to travel the world as they progress in their career or think of retiring on a special beach in another country. Before that happens though it’s important to understand some of the logistics behind the financial decisions you’ll have to make. Andrew Hallam is here to shed some light on what it’s like for an expatriate that is living, saving and investing abroad. His newly released book is titled, “The Global Expatriate’s Guide to Investing: From Millionaire Teacher to Millionair...
Nov 06, 2014•33 min•Ep. 25
His personal finance expertise and online success might only be surpassed by his knowledge of all things Comic Con… the one and only J.D. Roth lets us in on how he has created the lifestyle he desired from very inauspicious personal finance beginnings. Join us as J.D. details how he went from “peak materialism” to one of the most widely-read personal finance bloggers in the business. https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode24-how-to-create-the-lifestyle-you-want/ Some important questions discusse...
Oct 30, 2014•47 min•Ep. 24
Ahh, retirement! Seems like a wonderful place to be. But if we don’t figure out the number we need to aim for in retirement then it might not be as fun as we’d like. Join us and our special guest Todd Tresidder of FinancialMentor.com as we discuss retirement and how to figure out your retirement number. https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode23-whats-your-retirement-number/ Some important points from this episode: When Social Security was implemented, the average life expectancy was 65. It’s no ...
Oct 24, 2014•39 min•Ep. 23
Before you can invest and become a millionaire or even before you can begin to tackle those debt problems you got yourself into, you first have to master the fundamentals of personal finance (channeling my old basketball coach tonight apparently) and that means learning how to manage your cash flow. Tech innovator Ram Palaniappan is in the Money Mastermind house this week to share with us some cashflow insights he has gained in the process of creating his new tech-friendly lending start up. Join...
Oct 17, 2014•38 min•Ep. 22
Using a coach seems to work for Serena Williams, Peyton Manning, and LeBron James amongst others, so maybe there is something to this whole life coach/financial planner thing. Andrea Travillian brings her unique approach of holistic life solutions to our money-centered show and explains how financial solutions should be a working part of your overall plan. If you find yourself struggling to gain traction on the road to your the future you had envisioned, tune in to see if a life plan might be th...
Oct 10, 2014•37 min•Ep. 21
KC Beavers from GenX Finance built a million dollar net worth by age 30… and that’s not even taking into consideration the fact he was donating 10% of his income every year and was responsible for a relatively large family as well! KC and the MMS panel aren’t selling any get-rich-quick courses or programs, they just want to help you reach your financial goals – if that includes a million dollars then all the better! https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode20-how-to-become-a-millionaire/ Some impo...
Oct 03, 2014•47 min•Ep. 20
Who hasn’t looked at a social media feed full of beautiful sunny beaches or exotic architecture and thought to themselves how nice it would be to have a huge travel budget. Steve Zussino from CanadianTravelHacking.com joins us to explain you don’t have to have a first-class budget, just a little inspiration and a dash of research skills. Tune in to learn how to shave hundreds of dollars off your next trip. https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode19-travel-hacking-made-easy/ Some important questio...
Sep 26, 2014•43 min•Ep. 19
In this episode we come to you live from the 2014 FinCon Expo where we welcome special guest Joe Berman with Country Financial . Country Financial found that 51% of people surveyed weren’t investing. The question is – why? https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode18-why-arent-we-investing/ Some important issues discussed in this episode: Why aren’t people investing? What’s holding them back? How you can start investing with a small amount of money. It’s possible to build wealth over time with inve...
Sep 21, 2014•29 min•Ep. 18
Coming to you live from FinCon, our panel is joined by an all-star cast to cut through all the buzzword-heavy noise that surrounds the mention of “networking” – and give you the straight goods on what really works. https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode17-how-networking-can-help-your-career/ Some important questions discussed in this episode: What’s the difference between authentic networking and robotic business card exchanging? How do I network if I’m an introvert that is terrified of big gro...
Sep 19, 2014•29 min•Ep. 17
No one ever lost money by sticking it in their mattress right? On today’s episode Robert Farrington of The College Investor helps us explain why having your money work for you is much easier (and more fun) than working for your money. We’ll help you cut through the noise and sales pitches so that you can focus on simple, easy-to-understand strategies for growing your nest egg. https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode16-putting-your-money-to-work-for-you/ Some important questions discussed in this...
Sep 12, 2014•53 min•Ep. 16
Business Coach to millennial entrepreneurs Amanda Abella joins us this week to talk about how golf isn’t the only activity that requires a strong mental game – your finances depend on it as well! While Amanda specializes in talking about millennials and people who have decided to try their hand at entrepreneurship, she also has many strategies to help your money mindset no matter what the situation. https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode15-fixing-your-money-mindset/ Some important questions dis...
Sep 05, 2014•47 min•Ep. 15
As college and university students across North America begin to migrate back on to campuses over the next couple of weeks, class is already in session at the MMS with Justin Bouchard from My University Money. Just because you might think you’re flush with student loan money and summer job cash in September doesn’t mean you can’t quickly dig yourself into a hole of debt by Christmas. Our panel of graduates from the school of hard knocks will give some money-savings tips they had to learn the har...
Aug 29, 2014•58 min•Ep. 14
We’ve all been there before – looking up a literal or metaphorical mountain and wondering how in the world we’re ever going to reach the summit. It might be cliché to say that a great journey begins with a single step, nonetheless, when it comes to your finances, it’s important to remember. Luke Landes joins us this week to explain what that first step should look like and how you can climb your own personal mountain. https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode13-where-should-you-start-when-getting-...
Aug 21, 2014•50 min•Ep. 13
Carrie Rocha from Pocket Your Dollars joins the panel tonight to answer the question many of us wonder as we watch hoarder-like shows about extreme couponing: Is that whole coupon thing really worth my time? https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode12-can-coupons-really-help-me-save/ Some important questions discussed in this episode: How much can I actually save by using coupons? What sort of time and effort do I have to put in to be good at this stuff? Is there anyone else out there whose hard/d...
Aug 15, 2014•52 min•Ep. 12
Our resident retirement expert Roger Whitney from The Retirement Answer Man will tell you the exact dollar figure that you will need to retire! Just kidding… What Roger will do – with a little help from the rest of our panel – is outline a few different ways you should be looking at the concept of retirement savings no matter what your age or background. We offer some unique personal insights that will help you in your quest to enjoy life well after your peak earning years – without compromising...
Aug 08, 2014•55 min•Ep. 11
Ever hear of Extreme Saving? Well in this episode we’re diving deep into extreme saving with the help of Kraig Mathias of Create My Independence. Find out if extreme saving can help you and how to get started. https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode10-all-about-extreme-savings-is-it-for-you/ Some important questions discussed in this episode: What is extreme saving? How is extreme savings beneficial? Can you really retire early? How can I start saving more? What mindset do I need? Panelists In T...
Aug 01, 2014•44 min•Ep. 10
Creator of the, “The #1 ranked podcast of all-time and history” , Matt Giovanisci from Listen, Money Matters joins us to discuss the ins and outs of automating your finances. You might have heard the phrase “pay yourself first” before and thought you might get around to doing that… at some point. We’ll explain how you can set up a few automatic transactions that will take care of important financial tasks quick and painlessly while you spend your time and energy doing what you really want to be ...
Jul 24, 2014•52 min•Ep. 9
Larry Ludwig from Investor Junkie is occupying MMS this week in order to give us his thoughts on the income inequality debate generated by this summer’s blockbuster bestseller: Thomas Picketty’s Capital In the Twenty-First Century. Any time that a book as long as the Bible that is written by a French economist ends up on coffee tables around the world – you know something interesting has happened. For those of you having flashbacks to boring English classes, have no fear – this isn’t a book club...
Jul 17, 2014•41 min•Ep. 8
Is our addiction to credit cards and consumer debt really a necessary evil in today’s interconnected world – or is there another way? Steve Stewart of MoneyPlanSOS joins us to explain his anti-debt philosophy and what options the average person has if they want to stay away from making expensive debt-related mistakes. Since a few of us on the panel have well-established love affairs with our travel rewards credit cards the conversation should prove lively! https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode...
Jul 10, 2014•47 min•Ep. 7
Larry Ludwig from Investor Junkie joins us this week live from his survivalist bunker to discuss the coming financial apocalypse. Our panel shares their thoughts on what a modern meltdown might look like, as well as if we believe it will ultimately be a human-made catastrophe or a product of nature’s ever-increasing fury. Ever wondered if you could survive the worst-case scenario? Worry no more as the Money Mastermind Show tells you how to prepare for everything from a government credit collapse...
Jul 02, 2014•43 min•Ep. 6
Want to stir up a crowd in a hurry? Walk into a room and say, “I think that good parents owe it to their kids to help them pay for college.” Rob Carrick – author of How Not to Move Back in with Your Parents and personal finance columnist for the Globe and Mail – joins us to help us sort out the facts and emotions behind financially supporting young adults as they head off to college or university. https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode5-how-much-should-you-pay-for-kids-college/ Key Takeaways Fr...
Jun 27, 2014•32 min•Ep. 5
Join us this week as we toss around the idea of whether it is more rewarding to spend money on experiences or “things”. We brought in an “experiences expert” – the always-entertaining Martin from the Studenomics personal finance blog – and hilarity ensued. Tune in for some insights on how to find the personal balance between pursuing experiences and stuff in your life. https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode4-experiences-vs-things-which-is-the-best-way-to-spend-your-money/ Some important points ...
Jun 19, 2014•36 min•Ep. 4
Want to have some fun in the sun, without getting burned by expensive costs? The Money Mastermind crew has you covered (*insert sunscreen pun here*). Tune in to listen to Tom, Peter, Glen, Miranda and Kyle talk about how to save on sunny vacations, summer-specific budget considerations, and generally enjoy many people’s favorite time of the year without breaking the bank. Frugal summer fun here we come! https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode3-how-to-have-a-frugal-summer-despite-rising-costs/ So...
Jun 12, 2014•32 min•Ep. 3
Our second show sees the Money Mastermind crew head back to school. We debate what the value is of a university/college education is in today’s modern economy. Discussion takes us from trying to quantify the return on investment offered by many post-secondary education options, to how college/university has evolved over the past few decades. We also talk about a few alternatives. https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode2-is-getting-a-college-degree-worth-it/ Some important points made in this epi...
Jun 05, 2014•40 min•Ep. 2
In this episode the panelists introduce themselves for the first time, and then have a discussion about financial philosophies, why it’s important to come up with a money philosophy of your own, and how your personal philosophy can help to guide your decisions about money. https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode1-the-importance-of-figuring-out-your-money-philosophy/ Some important points made in this episode: Having a philosophy about money is important to helping you live the lifestyle that you...
May 29, 2014•40 min•Ep. 1
