Knowledge is said to be power. But, shouldn’t it also be “MONEY”. It’s so incredibly valuable. It can change history. People have died to educate and be educated to gain knowledge. It opens doors in many ways. How do our schools add up? Everybody has an opinion. Let’s take a little look at acquiring knowledge. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Mar 21, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 182
It’s crazy to think about all the unique ways that people, businesses, and governments can save money. In the last episode, we found out how roundabouts can save lives AND millions of dollars. What’s more creative than saving money by peeing on a fly? Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Feb 21, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 181
Over 50,000 downloads!! Yipee! That’s crazy exciting, and we feel the love on Valentine’s Day We’re expecting a lot out of 2023. For many, getting losing weight is a goal. Dad’s looking at losing 50. What the heck does that have to do with money? And, what’s up with going round? Just take a listen…. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Feb 14, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 180
Stocks had a tough year in 2022. Are there other investments out there? How do they work? Well, let’s talk about one alternative investment called a private equity fund. It sounds pretty complicated, but it’s actually pretty simple to understand. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Jan 17, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 179
New Year’s Eve is a great time to say goodbye to a year, and welcome in a new one. Who doesn’t want to do better next year and think of one resolution to put in place. How can we increase our chances of success? And, how do other countries ensure prosperity? Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Dec 28, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 178
The holidays mean food, parties, being with family, or other special memories like taking a ski trip with the family. But, when most of us hear a Christmas song, it puts us in the mood. Who are the financial winners of the songs you love and the annoying ones you don’t? Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Dec 20, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 177
The year 2022 was an interesting one filled with several new experiences. As the year winds down, there are things to do and reflect upon to finish the year strong, and set yourself up for next year. Is this the year to set your plan and hit your goals? Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Dec 13, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 176
Each country has to deal with its own financial demands. The comparisons with our country might make you say “Wow”. But, it may also make you ask the question of why we do what we do. Money is spent and saved differently, but don’t count on seeing a piggy bank in Dhaka. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Dec 06, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 175
Bangladesh is an interesting place to be. The people are outstanding and there is a ton of potential, but it requires a lot of effort to pull up a country when you have various things that keep pulling it down. Let’s take a look at Bangladesh, and talk a little bit about Taka. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Nov 29, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 174
The trip to Bangladesh hasn’t started, but there are some interesting things to know. The economy is big, but some facts feel a little overwhelming compared to the US. He’s ready and committed to finding out what this small country with a big population is all about. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Nov 08, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 173
In the last month or so, life has been crazy. Dad’s work has been pulling him in many directions, plus he planned a trip to the other side of the world (Bangladesh and Nepal). When discussing money, you can learn a lot about your own country when looking at others. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Nov 01, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 172
There’s been a lot of talk about Queen Elizabeth II. When you’ve reined longer than any other Queen, people get to know you. You also inherit a lot along the way. She was loved by so many and passed away at 96. She will be remembered. Have you ever wondered how much she’s worth? Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Sep 20, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 171
The world has changed quickly ever since COVID hit. We wear masks, we don’t. Businesses closed down, then they re-opened. People work from home then they don’t. It’s confusing, but where have all the workers gone? The economy relies on people working, so it’s an interesting question. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Sep 06, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 170
How about some good ‘ole Rags to Riches (R2R) stories? In the last episode, we had some super simple stuff a couple used to be financially successful. So, let’s talk about some of the ways people went from rags to riches. It does happen, and we can always take away a lesson or two along the way. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Aug 30, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 169
Learning about how different people reach their goals never ceases to amaze. Sometimes it’s luck, other times it's a lot of hard work, and then other times it looks simple. We’re all on a different path, but it doesn’t mean you can’t learn from others who do it differently. But, you can always use information to move in a positive direction towards your goals. That’s what’s great about learning new ideas. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @mo...
Aug 16, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 168
How do you know if you’re poor? There’s no real definition, and even if there is one, everyone's view is different. It doesn’t hurt to be a bit more forgiving to those around us, who don’t necessarily have the money for things we may take for granted. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Jul 26, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 167
If you think it’s hard to run a business, how about a country? Having the money flow in the right way that helps grow your country is important. What happens if you need to borrow money as a country and don’t pay it back (Sri Lanka). Just like you’re own finance, it probably won’t turn out well. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Jul 19, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 166
The Fourth of July is a wonderful weekend. We have our barbecues, time with friends and who can forget about the fireworks. As always, money has played an important part in the road to freedom. Our friends who helped us liberate ourselves have a fascinating history too. Vive La France! Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Jul 05, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 165
It’s one of the scariest times we’ve seen for money in a long time. Things cost more, the economy has been hot for years, and now things are taking a turn, probably not for the better. What should we think about in these uncertain times? Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Jun 28, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Having smart people in your country is important for growth. Finding new and better ways to do things, increases efficiency which means you can make more with fewer people. But, what if the smart people don’t stay? What happens then? Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Jun 22, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Mak & G keep getting older and wiser. So does dad, right? It’s time to show some love to the dads out there, as Father’s Day is at the end of the week. As we think of all the special days out there, how about spending a day or two in line to get gas? What?? Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Jun 14, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 162
Another increase in gas prices, and inflation seems to be everywhere. The market is down big, and what are we supposed to do? Does this mean our country is no longer rich? What is a rich country anyway? Let’s find out more. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Jun 07, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 161
McDonald’s has been in the news lately, and that’s not a surprise. It’s a big company that operates all over the world. But, have you ever traveled somewhere and needed a little taste of home and found it cost less? It's a pretty serious deal when it comes to money and Big Macs. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
May 24, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 160
Your time is valuable. So, you should spend it wisely just like money. Benjamin Franklin got the idea, and wrote about it. Every time you make a choice to spend your time, you’re spending one of the most valuable resources you have! It’s time to be picky. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
May 17, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 159
When talking about money, you have to talk about the economy. Savings, spending, and investing are tied to what is happening with how the money flows around. Things are looking strange. Are they broken? What’s up with the broken shoulder? Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
May 10, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 158
The Easter Bunny and the taxman come every year in April. Even though people love the Easter Bunny. But, it’s no reason to hate the Taxman because some people love him. They get money BACK. That’s a refund. And, we all like extra money. Time to look for eggs and deductions. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Apr 12, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 157
In the first part of the discussion on Russia and Ukraine, we found out a little bit more about a small bit of history. Europe and the US have put sanctions into place, and those decisions lead to consequences. What are the money consequences of these things? Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Mar 29, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 156
The markets around the world have been impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It’s a bit complicated. You start with the biggest country in the world by landmass, Russia, a recent history of communism, a change to privatization and then an attack that affects the world markets. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Mar 22, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 155
In the midwest, we’ve heard the term March Madness since we could walk. It seems like everyone loves basketball during the month of March. Who doesn’t think of some of the greats in college who we watched during March Madness? It means money in March when there’s madness. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Mar 15, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Beware the ides of March. Maybe Brutus knew something way before we did. Maybe we should beware of traveling around Spring Break. Do we wear masks or not? How about working through the mess of people for flights, hotels, and more? Got a plan, a budget, or the patience? Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Mar 08, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 153
