In this episode you'll hear: The fine print you need to know about most bank promotion mailers. My frustration with most BIG bank options and how it costs you. Great banking options to consider. Ask Chris Burns Any Question Now
In our conversation with Kristen, you will hear: The story of a mom, entrepreneur, and dreamer who loves to inspire. How Kids Boost began and the sacrifices it demanded. The efforts to dramatically shift how kids see and engage in giving back. Why this Atlanta-based organization is a favorite place for our team to support. Learn More About Kids Boost Ask Chris Any Question...
In this episode you'll learn: What is true of rock-solid investors? The 2 tips to investing well in a turbulent (or any) market. How to REALLY plan for market instability? Ask Chris Any Question
In this episode you'll hear: A popular retirement/savings strategy completely debunked. My argument for what you should do in today's financial climate. A truth that EVERYONE needs to hear for their financial future. What to do next if you feel stressed or living paycheck to paycheck. Ask Chris Burns Any Question Now Our goal is to see you live with more and live for more.
In this episode you'll hear: How the current Trade wars can and will affect you The best ways to protect yourself from market volatility Chris' easy-to-remember investment advice he stole from church Ask Chris Any Question Our goal is to help you live with more and live for more.
In this episode you'll hear: How the media is going crazy and how much of it is valid What will Social Security look like for you? A real couple's experience What Chris suggests for your financial future Ask Chris Any Question Now Our goal is to help you Live With More and Live For More.
In this podcast interview, you will hear: How to properly guide young adults to live within their strengths. The dramatic cultural shifts occurring in education and work. How instrumental the right guidance can be in young adults most pivotal years. The thoughtful process that goes into assessing giftedness. Why recognizing young adults' passions early still holds immense value even before they are college or career ready. Ask Chris Burns Any Question Learn More About MyCareerIQ.net...
In this episode you'll hear: The BIGGEST problem with annuities and their bad reputation. The 3 types of annuity options. How to pick what's best for your life and to build the life of your dreams. For much of the financial world, Annuities are a four-letter word. But what exactly are annuities and why are they so bad? Ask Chris Any Question Now
In this episode you'll hear: What not to do if you're nearing retirement. What you NEED to do as you approach retirement. 3 tips to move into a smooth retirement. Ask Chris A Question Now
Financial advisors can be an invaluable tool for your future, but they shouldn't be able to overcharge you or treat you poorly. In this episode you'll hear: One client's unbelievable experience. What you should pay for good advice. The right questions to ask to be sure your advice isn't costing you. Ask Chris Any Question Now
In this episode, you'll hear: 3 Major Red Flags About Mortgage/Retirement Advice Chris Read The "Other Side" of Refinancing Your 30-Year Mortgage Why The American Dream of Paying Off Your Home Isn't A Fit In The Realities of Today Ask Chris Burns Any Question
One of the things that are most frustrating to me about the financial world is how reactionary financial experts are. Ask Chris Burns Any Question
In this interview, you will hear: Doug's unlikely story of rising against all odds. The severity of how disengaged the workplace is today. Our cultures tend to accept risk from afar, and the personal battle against it. Shocking statistics about today's workplace. The incredibly thoughtful process that goes into creating impactful getaways. Ask More Than Money Any Question Learn More About CorpGetaway...
If you want to feel safe and secure in your investments, don’t buy into a flashy sounding product. Buy into a financial advisor who is looking out for you and your money. Ask More Than Money Any Question Right Now
The tax cut reminds me a lot of one of my favorite movies, Christmas Vacation. Chevy Chase thinks he’s going to get a massive Christmas bonus, so he decides to put a deposit down on a new pool. Instead, he ends up getting a Jelly of the Month subscription. With an average increase of 1-2%, you probably feel like you got a Jelly of the Month subscription. Now, I love jelly, so I wouldn’t mind a jelly subscription but I’d still prefer money for my bonus. If you’re making $40,000 a year, a 1% raise...
"Yes, sir" and "Yes, ma'am" are great rules for most places, but the one place you don’t want to be polite is in your financial advisor’s office. In fact, your politeness could wreck your future. Ask Any Question to More Than Money Now
Instead of hopping on and off this market timing treadmill, buying and selling with no real plan other than your intuition, you should make a plan that can actually help you and your money. You know that no matter what the headlines say, you can handle the changes coming your way. When is it time to get off the market timing treadmill and set a plan for the long-term? Ask Chris Any Question Now Contact More Than Money...
A question often comes up with clients when they come in. They want to know “What is the best way to invest for retirement and how much growth they should expect?” They don’t always like my answer.
Fear sells. Let's talk about the complex relationships between fear, anxiety, and financial peace. I'll share a couple of stories.
The 10-Year Treasury Yield crossed 3% for the first time in four years. The treasury yield is a dense and complicated financial issue. It can be difficult for those outside of the financial world to understand what it means. Even articles designed to teach people about the treasury yield can be confusing. But this recent development will have an impact on you and your future. Here are the basics of what you need to know: A 10-year bond is a loan given to a company or to the government, which we ...
Mike Sims, Executive Vice President of Vinings Bank , has decades of business banking experience that lead him to understand its history, what is important for a strong financial future, and most importantly how a relationship can tell you more about a person than only a set of numbers and data. Enter Vinings Bank. Vinings Bank started at a difficult time to succeed in 2007, but still, today is enabling many small to medium-sized businesses and business owners to succeed in reaching their dreams...
First, the president declares tariffs on Chinese goods. Then, China retaliates with tariffs of their own. Unless something changes, we could be in for a huge trade war. This will have a definite impact on business owners in America, especially farmers in the Mid-West who export to China. But, did you know this trade war could also devastate your retirement plans? If you're like me and watch the news regularly, you've seen a lot about the recent tariffs the United States has placed on China and t...
The longer I’m in the financial planning business, the more I realize how important it is to talk to our children about money. And not just our children, but our grandchildren, our pre-teens, our teens, our college students. It’s important for people of every age to understand the value of money and the reality of spending. Sharing some of the tips we have below can have a huge impact on how your children live later in life. I have a diverse group of clients. Some of them are older couples close...
A few months ago Congress has reached a 2-year budget agreement. This $1.3 trillion budget deal will make things easier for us now but pushes our national budget crisis off on future generations. This week they implemented the first part of this agreement to help keep the government open, and it goes against every piece of advice I’ve given my clients. The Deadly Sins Of Money: Avoidance And Denial The budget decisions made in Washington are perfect examples of the way people avoid and deny thei...
Lindsey Turner is a certified personal trainer and coach, ambassador of The Transform App , fitness enthusiast, and promoter of self-love. After a storied past of coaching, Lindsey faced multiple medical professionals tell him his injuries would permanently sideline him. Lindsey discovered The Transform App by Chris and Heidi Powell and how he began rebuilding his body inside and out. Lindsey's journey may look like a fitness success story, but it really became a career when he first began appre...
In 2016, the ten biggest banks in America earned 7.5 billion dollars in overdraft fees. For one bank, the money they earned in overdraft fees was 11% of their total profits for the year. Overdrafts aren’t the only way banks nickle and dime their customers, and you don’t have to put up with it. Listen on Apple Podcasts Despite the many scandals that have taken place over the past few years, the largest banking institutions in the country still act as if they’re entitled to our money. Wells Fargo ...
This week we had another increase in Federal interest rates, But This isn’t unusual. There are small, incremental increases every year. It’s easy to think this minuscule percentage Change won’t have much effect, but do you know how these regular, small increases can truly affect you? Listen on Apple Podcasts If you're not familiar with federal interest rates, it's important you know that the government adjusts interest rates as a way to help control inflation. If it costs more to borrow money, p...
Finances cause conflict. This is a fact of life. There’s a reason I keep tissues in my office when I meet with clients. Arguments about money happen all the time and can even ruin marriages. How can you make sure you don’t let money destroy you and your relationship? Listen on Apple Podcasts Learn From Experience: Money Matters To start with, I want to share some of my story. I feel like a lot of people feel shame about their financial situation, especially when they meet with a new advisor, so ...
Dr. Emily Shupert is a licensed professional counselor and founder of a boutique counseling and coaching company in Atlanta, Simplify Life Counseling + Coaching . In her practice, she works with high-level executives and professional women to grow, develop and accelerate as marketplace leaders. Recently, she’s partnered with respected businessman and innovator, Anthony Flynn to write The Happiness Map. This book was written with the executive woman in mind, offering a personalized navigation too...
Thanks to the new tax plan, corporations are sitting on a lot of cash right now. Unemployment is at a low and wages are beginning to increase. Consumer confidence is high and people are spending more money. The market is doing well, so people are spending more money, but if things begin to turn bad, will you be prepared? Go Listen on iTunes Apple Podcasts The Ups And Downs Of A Volatile Market Last year, the chairwoman of the federal reserve announced that the rate of inflation was not rising as...
