President’s day is a national holiday. Money and presidents are like cash in your pocket (literally). Who's your favorite? Show me the Benjamins (he wasn’t a president), but let’s not forget about a couple of America’s personal favorites. Washington will be 290 on 2/22/22, or will he??? Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Feb 22, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 152
It was an emotional day for Shaun White, the snowboarding phenomenon who won 3 gold medals in the halfpipe. He missed the platform in 2016 by coming in fourth. This was his last year, and he was trying to do what has never done before. The Olympics are in full swing and the Superbowl is coming up. The money aspects of holding sports events are pretty incredible. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouT...
Feb 15, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 151
New Orleans is a fun town. There is money moving around everywhere. It’s interesting to learn about the history of New Orleans and the great state of Louisiana. What’s the difference between Carnivale and Mardi Gras? It brings in a lot of green (gold and purple) for the region. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Feb 08, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 150
If you weren’t aware, the game show Jeopardy was in the news because a contestant was making a run for the most wins in history. It’s just another way people can make money. That’s one way to make some dough, and we found some other jobs that are non-traditional, but like a game show can bring in some good money. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Feb 01, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 149
We’ve all heard of jobs that do and don’t pay well. But, some jobs, most people haven’t heard of, and some pay really well. When there are fewer people who are willing to do it (supply), you get paid more because the demand remains. Let’s look at a couple of jobs that might surprise you. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Jan 25, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 148
If you haven’t noticed what’s going on, prices are going up. Actually, it’s the biggest gain since 1982. That’s 40 years. If your salary goes up 4% and inflation goes up 7%, that means you’ve lost purchasing power. That’s the power to buy things. It affects investments too! Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Jan 18, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Game Shows and Television. She’s a national treasure and her legacy will live on long after she’s gone. She spanned decades in her profession and is respected by young and old alike. Let’s take a deeper dive into Betty White, and talk about money along the way. Can’t forget that. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Jan 11, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 146
It’s starting to get real for Mak & G. The budget has been drafted and analyzed. It still needs some tweaks. They’ll start to pay for their expenses via credit card and manage their money to understand banks, credit cards, their spending, and much more. 2022 is a brand new year. It can be fun for them to save for goals and find some ways to spend that moolah. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng You...
Jan 04, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 145
The New Year is already upon us. Many times we put together our resolutions for the New Year with the greatest intentions. However, we all know that intentions are not enough. What are some of the most popular financial resolutions for the New Year? Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Dec 28, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 144
What would a poem about Christmas be, if written by dad and talked of money? Would he take his time and make it all rhyme? Would it make any sense or be funny at all? Would it be about Christmas and a tree that was tall? Here is an “original” poem about a Visit from St. Nick. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Dec 21, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 143
During the holidays, we love to watch our holiday movie of choice. The Christmas Carol is a story about redemption. But, did you know it was written by the drive for cold hard cash? It might be a story about the redemption of the author that makes it even more interesting. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Dec 14, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 142
You’re enjoying the season because you love the food, songs, family, and more. Feel the WARMTH!! But, don’t get BURNED by some of the top money mistakes over the holidays. It’s easy to get carried away but to beat the money monsters you have to know what they look like. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Dec 07, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 141
The holidays are officially here, and Americans love to put up holiday lights around the Thanksgiving weekend. Ever thought about the costs to be festive? You might be a bit surprised, and it can be dangerous! Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Nov 30, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Is it red or is it black? That’s the real financial question for this upcoming Friday. People know about it around the world (seriously, my friend in Bangladesh does). What’s it mean, and what’s the big deal with the day after Thanksgiving? Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Nov 23, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 139
The Pilgrims and the Indians lived off the land. It took time and effort, but they didn’t have to worry about saving for college or retirement. We do!! This year, much of the food for the big day has risen a lot!! Join us for tips to get through Thanksgiving dinner without breaking the bank. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Nov 16, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 138
People are tired of staying home, and they’re ready to travel. What’s going on in the travel industry? Does this give us information about the economy? Better numbers from Delta (not the airline), which lead to other good news. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Nov 09, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 137
We had a big change last week for a major “tech” company. Even though it was Halloween, FAANG was put to rest and changed to MAANG. Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ll know the name, Meta. But, do you know what it means? Let’s figure it out. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Nov 02, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 136
There really hasn’t been a Halloween that anyone can remember like this one. Products for Halloween are in demand, but the supplies are low. Costs are going up. There is a lot of money and business surrounding Halloween. Dad talks about how some things are different. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Oct 27, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 135
You’ve done a lot right. You built an emergency fund, saved and invested. But now, during spooky October, money monsters lurk in the shadows ready to tear that all apart. Who are they? How often does this happen and what now? Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Oct 19, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 134
People believed there were only white swans. Then, explorers found a black one. It changed the way zoologists looked at animals and the way we all saw the world. A black swan event is something we’ve never seen before. It’s happened twice in October in the markets, and it was pretty scary!! Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Oct 12, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 133
How do you train your high school students to be responsible with money? They’re growing into adults, and it requires a bit of practice. If your kids are in high school, college is around the corner. Being comfortable with money BEFORE college is non-negotiable. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting .com Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Oct 05, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Can you live on a food budget of just $2 a day? Even fast-food can’t give you 3 squares for two Washingtons. Let’s take a quick look to see if the twins can pull it off without starving. Plus, what’s the deal with Evergrande? Can a Chinese company really affect our economy? Links and Resources: Stocks and Bonds Course: https://educounting.thinkific.com/courses/stocks-and-bonds Website: Educounting Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educou...
Sep 28, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Whale vomit, or ambergris, is a valuable substance that is rare. Some think it’s whale poop. What is it, and why is it so valuable? Where can you find it and what’s it used for? Is this something new, or has it been around for a while? Links and Resources: Stocks and Bonds Course: Course: https://educounting.thinkific.com/courses/stocks-and-bonds Website: Educounting Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Sep 21, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Most of us would like to stop working full-time and retire. However, if you’re relying on payments from Social Security, you might have to hold your breath. What about retirement for your kids? Something to think about, as well as a bit about the Afghan economy. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Sep 14, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Labor day is the celebration of workers in America. It drives our economy. When you had your cookout, did you think about what it really meant? Or, were you mad the pool closed and you had to stop wearing white??? Links and Resources: Website: Educounting Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Sep 07, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Electric cars seem to be everywhere. That wasn’t the case 10 years ago. How big is this change, and will its technology change our lives? You might be surprised at how those super quiet vehicles will change more than you may think. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Aug 31, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 127
August 14, 2021, was NFAD, Oops!! We missed it. But, we think every day should be financial awareness day. Is it really that important? We’ve got this under control, but does everybody else? Links and Resources: Website: Educounting Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Aug 24, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 126
The Olympics finally wrapped up. Lots of fun to watch. We did a lot of screaming each time the US came out on top. With 113 total medals (G39-S41-B33), it was impressive. Have you ever thought about the return on investment (ROI) on winning a gold medal? Links and Resources: Website: Educounting Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Aug 17, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 125
We’re all getting back to school, and the kids are excited. Let’s talk about planning for school and how it can be fun without ruining the budget. Take a couple of small steps and you’d be surprised at how far you can go. Links and Resources: Website: Educounting Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Aug 07, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Have you ever thought that money has a bit of energy or Zen attached to it? Does that little piece of green paper have something you’ve never seen? Many say “Money is the root of all evil”. Does that give money some bad mojo or could it have good energy too? Links and Resources: Website: Educounting Facebook: fb.com/moneywithmakng Twitter: @moneywithmakng Instagram: @moneywithmakng YouTube: Educounting...
Aug 03, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 123
