Michael's financial advisor mastermind group tackles your most common financial questions in a lively round table format. Everything from tackling debt to student loans to college funding to investing and more.
May 20, 2020•55 min
Professional journalist and copywriter Matthew Brennan joins us today to have a conversation about balancing work, life, and productivity in the pandemic.
May 13, 2020•34 min
A timely roundup of money-related updates in the current pandemic.
May 06, 2020•17 min
There are a few issues that trip up small business owners over and over. We will discuss these areas and how to avoid painful situations down the road.
Apr 29, 2020•17 min
We're all dealing with increased stress right now, financially and with life in general. In this episode, we talk with Nurse Practitioner and wellness expert Kristin Oja, founder of Stat Wellness, to talk through some ways to manage stress.
Apr 22, 2020•56 min
You're probably seeing lots of ads and promotions on trading stocks and "getting into" investing right now. Don't give in to the hype.
Apr 15, 2020•9 min
The CARES Act allows the forbearance of mortgage payments due to financial hardship due to the COVID-19 emergency. Here's how to find out if you qualify and how to request it.
Apr 08, 2020•7 min
The CARES Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020. There's a lot to unpack for both individuals and small businesses. We'll talk through the key provisions and what it means for you.
Apr 01, 2020•43 min
I was going to do a big series on budgeting but I haven't gotten around to it so we're going to do a crash course right now. Because we need it right now.
Mar 25, 2020•36 min
Many people have questions about what to do during scary market conditions like we are experiencing now. We’ll discuss some real questions asked by listeners in today’s episode.
Mar 18, 2020•18 min
Want to know what I'm doing with my money right now in the midst of COVID-19 and the stock market dips? Listen in to find out.
Mar 11, 2020•9 min
Have you heard of the F.I.R.E. movement? What does it mean and how do you do it? We are joined by Adam Morgan, Senior Editor at The Simple Dollar to learn more about the story and approach behind F.I.R.E.
Mar 04, 2020•37 min
Thinking of starting a side hustle or a new business? Not sure how to get your LLC up and running? We'll walk you through it.
Feb 26, 2020•17 min
What is a Health Savings Account and how does it work? What are these tax benefits everyone keeps talking about? You're in luck. Today we unpack HSAs and how they work.
Feb 19, 2020•14 min
We often have goals of making significant contributions to retirement but sometimes life gets in the way and we end up being inconsistent. Here are three great reasons to put your investing on auto-pilot.
Feb 12, 2020•10 min
How do financial advisors get paid? Does it seem like a mystery to figure out how you will be charged? We explain all in this episode.
Feb 05, 2020•18 min
This one is for side hustlers and entrepreneurs! Join us as we talk with small business marketing expert, Ashley Monk. She shares her "playbook" for making the most of your limited time and money while marketing your business. There are lots of gold nuggets in this episode, including "launch ugly", "email is not dead" and "blogging might be dying".
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr 9 min
It's tax time! Everyone loves to save on taxes so let's talk about ways to be as efficient as possible when saving and investing.
Jan 22, 2020•23 min
You've got tax questions? We've got answers. In this episode, we sit down with Kim Padgitt & Julie Pesek from The Tax Advantage LLC to answer tax questions sent in by our listeners. There's something for everyone in this discussion and you won't want to miss it.
Jan 15, 2020•37 min
What is decision science and can it be used to make better decisions about life and money? We find out by sitting down with a real-life decision scientist who happens to be the "Robin Hood" of decision science.
Jan 08, 2020•1 hr 19 min
In lieu of New Year's resolutions, I like to define "3 words" for myself to focus on each year. I'll share how the exercise works and my 3 words for 2020.
Jan 01, 2020•12 min
We've all heard about rolling over your 401(k) into an IRA but what does the process actually look like?
Dec 18, 2019•16 min
It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of work and business. So much that we feel guilty about taking time off. But recharging is an important part of running a successful business.
Dec 11, 2019•7 min
Fraud, identity theft, and general digital mischief is increasing. We'll cover a few ways to stay protected and keep your money and your identity from being compromised.
Dec 04, 2019•17 min
Today we go through 7 of the most common retirement saving mistakes and what they mean.
Nov 27, 2019•15 min
Watching the news can freak us out and make it seem like the stock market is a scary place to put our money. Let's add some calm and clarity to the conversation.
Nov 20, 2019•9 min
Is it possible to live without credit cards? And why would you even want to do that? Amy Foley and I talk about this and more.
Nov 13, 2019•36 min
What do you do when you're fed up with the corporate world and you want to make a change? Many people in this situation have a goal to start a business. But it can be scary to go it alone, which is why franchise ownership can be appealing to some. We sit down with Jeff Crane from The Entrepreneur's Source to learn all about what it takes to start and own a franchise.
Nov 06, 2019•37 min
Would you rather clean your toilets than do a budget? Do spreadsheets and cash flow numbers make you cringe? As important as budgeting is, many of us have a lot of head trash about it. Join us as we talk with best-selling money author Rachel Richards about how to generate excitement about budgeting.
Oct 30, 2019•32 min
Investing in real estate can be a good investment for some. However, if you've never done it before it can be intimidating. How do you get started? What kind of returns can you expect? Do you have to be a skilled remodeler to be successful? We discuss all this and more with real estate expert, Dan O'Brien.
Oct 23, 2019•43 min