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EPISODE · Sep 13, 2026 · 1H 13M

Michael Jacobs talks about The fear of the Unknown and the cost to find out with Peter Mingils

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Tune In to the Michael Jacobs Radio Show on https://michaeljacobsradioshow.com The Fear of the Unknown and the Cost to Find Out Financial decisions are rarely made with perfect information. Whether someone is considering a new investment, starting a business, purchasing real estate, borrowing money, changing careers, or planning for retirement, there is almost always an element of uncertainty. On The Michael Jacobs Radio Show, Michael Jacobs and Peter Mingils discuss an important financial and personal concept: the fear of the unknown and the cost to find out. Fear can protect us from making reckless decisions. However, fear can also become expensive when it prevents us from gathering the information needed to make an intelligent decision. What Is the Financial Cost of Not Knowing? People frequently focus on the cost of getting professional advice, conducting research, obtaining an appraisal, consulting an expert, or investigating a financial opportunity. What they sometimes overlook is the potential cost of remaining uninformed. Imagine someone considering a business opportunity that requires $25,000. Spending several hundred dollars to properly investigate the opportunity might seem expensive. But compared with losing $25,000 because important questions were never asked, the cost of obtaining information may be relatively small. The same principle can apply to investing, retirement planning, commercial lending, business financing, insurance, real estate and personal financial strategies. There is a difference between taking a risk and taking a risk without understanding what you are doing. Fear of the Unknown Can Lead to Financial Paralysis From a financial strategist's perspective, uncertainty should not automatically produce either a "yes" or a "no." It should produce questions. What information am I missing? How much will it cost to obtain that information? What is the potential financial consequence if I make the wrong decision? What opportunities could I lose by doing nothing? Sometimes people spend months or even years avoiding a decision because they are afraid of making a mistake. During that period, inflation, interest rates, market conditions, business opportunities and personal circumstances can change. Doing nothing can have a cost too. Good financial decision-making is not about eliminating uncertainty. It is about obtaining enough reliable information to make a reasonable decision while understanding the potential risks and rewards. Michael Jacobs and Peter Mingils Discuss Financial Decision-Making Michael Jacobs and Peter Mingils explore these ideas on The Michael Jacobs Radio Show on the Building Fortunes Radio Network. Their conversations encourage listeners to examine financial decisions from practical perspectives instead of simply reacting to fear, headlines or conventional assumptions. For more information about Michael Jacobs, visit MichaelJayJacobs.com. For information related to business and commercial financing, visit CommercialLendingAccess.com. To learn more about the program and listen to additional conversations, visit MichaelJacobsRadioShow.com. Listen to The Michael Jacobs Radio Show The Michael Jacobs Radio Show is broadcast on the Building Fortunes Radio Network and rebroadcast through major podcast platforms including Amazon Audible, Amazon Podcasts, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeartRadio. Radio show episodes are also published on YouTube and Facebook, providing additional ways to listen, watch and share the discussions. The lesson from this episode is straightforward: fear of the unknown should motivate investigation, not automatically prevent action. Before making an important financial decision, determine what you do not know, what it will cost to find out, and what it could cost you if you never ask the questions. Call Michael Jacobs at (443) 506-3841 to learn more about his approach and financial perspectives. Contact Information: The Michael Jacobs Radio ShowPhone: (443) 506-3841 Web: michaeljacobsradioshow.com Commercial Inquiries: commerciallendingaccess.com Join us on the Michael Jacobs Radio Show on Building Fortunes Radio as we break down the history, the highs, the lows, and the future of sports memorabilia. Whether you are looking to dig your old collection out of the attic or looking to diversify your investment portfolio, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Listen Here: Michael Jacobs Radio Network (https://www.michaeljacobsradioshow.com) Who is Michael Jacobs? Michael Jacobs has built a distinguished career dedicated to helping individuals and business entities navigate the complexities of wealth management, commercial financing, and strategic capital allocation. As a Personal Financial Strategist, he looks at the big picture, ensuring that short term funding decisions align with long term financial health. As an active Commercial Lender, Michael has his finger on the pulse of modern lending markets. He specializes in structuring commercial loans, identifying viable financing paths, and guiding companies through the intricate underwriting process. His unique dual perspective allows him to analyze funding needs from both the borrower's internal financial health and the external lender's strict requirements. You can learn more about his professional background and career milestones by visiting his official profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-jay-jacobs/. Listen to the Michael Jacobs Radio Show Navigating commercial lending and personal finance requires ongoing education. Michael Jacobs regularly shares his industry insights, market updates, and financial strategies across multiple broadcast platforms. Beyond his frequent appearances with Peter Mingils on the Building Fortunes and Youmongus networks, you can access his full library of expert commentary online. The official home for his audio content is the Michael Jacobs Radio Show podcast, which can be found at https://michaeljacobsradioshow.com/. For listeners on the go, the podcast is also fully syndicated and available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Tune in to stay informed on the latest trends in commercial lending, personal finance, and wealth strategy. To follow Michael's ongoing conversations, visit https://michaeljacobsradioshow.com. Reach out to Michael Jacobs, on (443) 506-3841 For commercial lending, make sure you look at: https://commerciallendingaccess.comHere are ways to learn more about Michael Jacobs:https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-jay-jacobs/ Michael Jacobs is on The Michael Jacobs Radio Show https://michaeljacobsradioshow.com For more, https://michaeljayjacobs.com The post Michael Jacobs talks about The fear of the Unknown and the cost to find out with Peter Mingils appeared first on Building Fortunes Radio Network.

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