088 - Is an MBA Worth it? And How to Prepare Financially?

An episode of the Real Personal Finance podcast, hosted by Scott Frank and James Conole, titled "088 - Is an MBA Worth it? And How to Prepare Financially?" was published on February 24, 2021 and runs 14 minutes.

February 24, 2021 ·14m · Real Personal Finance

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Summary

In this episode James and Scott discuss whether or not an MBA is worth it and how best to prepare financially. Questions discussed: Is an MBA worth it? What's the best way to prepare financially for an MBA? What are the benefits of an MBA? What do I want my MBA to do for me? Planning Points Discussed Personal Development Portfolio Management Aligning Your Investments with Financial Goals Timestamps: 2:30 - Listener Question 4:02 - Investing In Personal Education 5:00 - Is an MBA...

Episode Description

In this episode James and Scott discuss whether or not an MBA is worth it and how best to prepare financially.

Questions discussed: Is an MBA worth it? What's the best way to prepare financially for an MBA? What are the benefits of an MBA? What do I want my MBA to do for me?

Planning Points Discussed

Personal Development
Portfolio Management
Aligning Your Investments with Financial Goals

Timestamps:

2:30 - Listener Question

4:02 - Investing In Personal Education

5:00 - Is an MBA a Worthy Investment?

6:20 - Investing To Pay For an MBA

8:04 - How To View Student Loans

9:35 - How Much Debt Is Too Much Debt?

11:00 - Finding Your "MBA" Mentor

12:30 - Aligning Your Money With Your Life

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