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The Big Idea
by Michael Anderson
Feature interviews focused on education, business and community.
Episodes
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Missing the best days… Have some discipline.
Mike Anderson, The Money Minute Update. Investing, Behavior & Discipline Missing the best days… Learn more from Michael Anderson as he shares insight on this podcst. Learn more online visit maranantha.com or email [email protected] You can book a free 15-minute call on our website.
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Rates, Housing & An Investment Product Idea. 5 Minutes
Mike Anderson, Quick 5 Minute Update. How have interest rates changed in past 1-2 years? What impact are we seeing in home prices and real estate in Ventura County? Are there good products for investments becoming available again because of these higher rates? Learn more from Michael Anderson as…
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3 Lessons for High School Seniors
3 Money Lessons for High School Seniors Why do we want what we want? Why do we spend our money on stuff? How important is Credit and having a credit card? Knowing the Rules of the Game. (with credit & all financial decisions) Why is real estate an attractive option? (Appreciation, Inflation with...
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Validation: Can I Retire?
Validation: Can I Retire? A few notes & thoughts about navigating money choices and life events. The validation of trying to justify the retirement decision… How does one answer the question of “Can I Retire?” I’m not going to attempt to answer the question but I think it’s a fair one to ponder…
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Is Dave Ramsey Out of Touch? How dry is your financial cake?
How Dry is Your Financial Cake? Is Dave Ramsey Out of Touch? Have you ever baked a cake? Did you determine if it was made perfectly or if there might have been any changes you would have liked to make? This same reasoning can be used with your financial situation, today’s show is “How Dry is Your...
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Interest Rates, Home Prices, Retirement Taxes and Holiday Traditions
Michael Anderson, Wealth Planning Interest Rates Home Prices Retirement taxes with IRA’s and distributions along with Roth Conversions. Connect, ask a question or listen to previous episodes please check out Maranantha.com
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About Annuities
About Annuities. An annuity is a product that a lot of people don’t really like to hear about. And if you don’t have one, you probably won’t get one. But if you do have one, um, You were probably sold one and you’re wondering if it’s a good product or not. I don’t offer them, as a product that I...
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Death and Deep Conversation
Death and Deep Conversation. On this week’s episode, Mike explores the difficult conversation of death and personal finance. To learn more go to Maranantha.com, and press the Start Here button. Music by Jay Man | OurMusicBox Website: www.our-music-box.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox
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4 Quick Money Lessons
4 Quick Money Lessons. The Basics Investing Sooner Getting the best out of your investments starts with investing sooner. In the long run, it’s not just how much money you make that will determine your future prosperity. It’s how much of that money you put to work by saving it and investing it.…
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Investment Management
Investment Management. Are you familiar with the “barbell strategy”? When you think about how you’re investing your money, maybe you have a 401k, an IRA, a retirement funds or investment account. How do you decide how much money is in cash or how much money is in something else, like stocks or in...
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Roth Conversion
Roth Conversion. Taxes are low and they aren’t staying low is my thought! Take a look at the history of taxes in the US! (I’ve included a pdf). We’re at historic lows right now! The idea for everyone to consider right now, get as much money as possible into ROTH IRA accounts. Doing these Roth...
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Money Stories
Money Stories Here are 10 questions for you, would you care to share a story about money? Answer one or more of these questions in the comments (or click the link & record a voice mail to me.) https://www.speakpipe.com/AllocationLink What scares you about money? What do you wish you would have...
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Why You Shouldn’t Invest the Money You’re Saving to Buy a House
Why You Shouldn’t Invest the Money Your Saving to Buy a House. In this short episode, Mike reflects on his Business Insider Interview from June 2019. Check out the article here. Learn more online at maranantha.com click the Start Here Button. Music by Jay Man | OurMusicBox Website:...
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What type of investments should I make?
Investment Ideas Which investments return 0%? Which investments return 3%? Which investments return 6%? Which investments return 9-12%? In this episode, I’ll be sharing 2 ways that I can help you with your investments. Learn more online at maranantha.com, click the Start Here button. Music by Jay...
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Should I focus on retirement OR buy my first home?
Should I fund my Retirement or Buy a home? What is more important, fund retirement or buy a home? How do I get started with retirement? What do I need to know about buying a home? Learn more online maranantha.com click the Start Here button.
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Peace Corps Volunteer – Ryanne Bamieh
Ryanne Bamieh: Peace Corps Volunteer 2018-2020 Ryanne served in Comoros, East Africa, she is from Ventura, CA and graduated from Stanford University. The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated change makers to immerse themselves in a community abroad, working side by side with local...
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Wine, Trader Joe’s & Local Breweries with Nick Mehle
Nick Mehle, Trader Joe’s Wine Guy in Ventura & Local Brewery Ideas for Quarantine. Have you ever heard of a hustle buy? What is the best selling wine at Trader Joe’s? The Party Pleaser… it makes everybody happy. (not 2 buck chuck) How does Trader Joe’s offer such great wine buys? Are there ways…
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4 Problems a Financial Advisor Solves
4 Problems a Financial Advisor Helps With Competence is a big issue for families when it comes to personal finance. Are you doing it right? Consulting & coaching is important because sometimes people need help or accountability. Continuity is something many of fail to think about, we want our...
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What is Your Money Story?
We all have a story… money & relationships We all have a story when it come to money and relationships. Our views, values and perspectives are not always in-line with our partners… This week, we highlight a few stories. Managing money & relationships is a very difficult task for a household to do...
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12 Quick Tips for You & Your Spouse on Planning
Michael Anderson, Certified Financial Planner What are the 12 Unifying Principles of Personal Finance? How can couples work better by looking at their finances with the same filter? Fun banter with Tom Spence in the lunchroom. Learn more online at maranantha.com
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Being Happier – 4 life hacks from ancient philosophers
Being Happier – 4 life hacks We pulled this article from the internet, hope you enjoy it. #1 Negative visualization #2 As If #3 Fake that smile. Stay calm. You’ll feel better faster. #4 Forgive & carry on. Learn more online at collectingwisdom.com
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What is AVID & why is it important?
First in family to go to College, AVID. AVID is a program to help kids 6th-12th grade with college readiness. Why is having some help or guidance so important with college? You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink… it’s similar with education but they kids are thirsty. Learn more...
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State of the County Report – Ventura County 10/19
Ventura County Civic Alliance In this episode we will review many of the headlines from the state of the county report that is done every 2 years. What is the STATE OF THE COUNTY REPORT? Where does Ventura County rank next to other California Counties? Learn more online, get your free copy of the...
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Blockchain & Cryptocurrency. What you want to know. Alon Goren
Alon Goren, Goren Holm Ventures (GHV) What is bitcoin? Why special? Why important to average people. Blockchain? Why special? Why important to average people. An industry in its infancy with little to no advantage to anyone based on school, geography, socioeconomic status, etc., Where can people…
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Financial Coaching – SmartPath CEO Alok Deshpande
Alok Deshpande, SmartPath CEO What is the difference between financial coaching and financial advisors? How do you work with people to make better financial decisions? What are some positive outcomes you see after people use SmartPath? How affordable is financial coaching and what does the…
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Fighter Pilot Parent – Brick Conners
Brick Conners, Author of Fighter Pilot Parent How do you train kids for high threat, high complexity situations? What is the difference between controlled failure and a no-threat environment? Kids can be great leaders! Kids will often ask the right questions. The Trust Competencies and why they…
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Marni Brook with WEV
Marni Brook, Women’s Economic Ventures How does WEV help women and men with success in business? What is the training, coaching and capitalization that WEV offers? What programs are available for people with an idea? Learn more online: WEVOnline.org
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Mayor of Ventura, Matt LaVere
The Mayor of Ventura, Matt LaVere is our feature interview. He shares information about business, housing, budget issues, SOAR, tourism, water and the future of Ventura.
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The Military Money Show – our guest is Lacey Langford
Lacey Langford, The Military Money Show What are some differences with money between military life and civilian life? What is important to you about serving the military population? How does life insurance come into play with families in the military? What are some common financial planning…
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Clyde Reynolds – Types of Mental Illness
Clyde Reynolds – Types of MENTAL ILLNESS What do we need to know about various types of mental illness? Is there a stigma with getting diagnosed or taking medication, how do we normalize this conversation? Where can people go for more information, insight or help? 1 in 5 people in the US have…
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Father’s Day Special – with Tom Spence & Michael Anderson
Special Fatherhood Program, What are the memories you have of your childhood and spending time with your Dad? What does it mean to be a father/dad? How does being a Dad impact your life? What are the top 5 rated gifts for Dad this Father’s Day? Michael Anderson & Tom Spence talk about all things...
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Generation Z – Stats about 2019 Graduates
Generation Z, Fun stats about 2019 Grads Generation Z, born between 1995-2012. Ever since they were born, the internet has been here and growing, they have grown up with technology. What does the next 50 years of work hold for Generation Z? Currently they are the largest population…
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Stay safe from phone & email SCAMS – Detective Tim Lohman
Tim Lohman, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office What is going on with the phone scam calls? How can we stay safe, what are practical tools? What is happening with email scams right now? Where do we report these scams and other issues? Learn more online: https://www.venturasheriff.org/
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Parenting Beyond the Rules – author Connie Albers
Connie Albers, Author of Parenting Beyond the Rules How can parents be more prepared for teenage years? What should parents expect going into young adulthood? Is parenting today different than parenting 30 years ago? What ways can we embrace technology to be solid parents? Learn more online at...
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Banks Pecht – Successful Questions in Coaching
Banks Pecht, How does asking the right questions improve performance? Can high performing people achieve more happiness and success, how is this done? What is coaching and how is it different from therapy? Does coaching help with job search? What is the difference between facts and feelings? Why...
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Dr JM Perry talking about relationships & performance.
Dr JM Perry, Relationships & Performance Embracing the obvious, why is this often so difficult. Learn more online JmPerry.com
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Tom Spence & Michael Anderson solve many problems.
Tom Spence & Michael Anderson on Radio & Podcast How do you keep your home secure? Security back in the good ole’ days used to be very different than today. Higher education has been a focus… what’s next in this conversation? Gas Prices are outrageous, how can we understand the variations in gas...
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Finding a fiduciary financial person…
Michael Anderson, Certified Financial Planner in Ventura, CA What are the money questions that everyone should get answered? What does Tony Robbins have to say about money and finding a financial advisor? There are 5,000 fiduciary RIA financial advisors in the USA. Where do we find them napfa.org...
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Best of the Big Idea Show with Michael Anderson
Best of The Big Idea Show with Michael Anderson Kevin Costner talks about working toward goals and moving away from hurdles. Matt Lavere talks about helping to get the clean diesel program at Ventura College Cyber Security programs at Moorpark College that you should know about. Kat Martin is a…
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Oh, the Places You’ll Go…. with Positivity
Oh, the Places You’ll Go… What is your favorite book by Dr. Seuss? Do you follow any specific groups or pages on facebook? We share some quotes from Positivity for Smart People.
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A New Addition at VC Medical Center – Partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities
Kim Milstein, CEO at Ventura County Medical Center What is the new and exciting at Ventura County Medical Center? Share the details and impact of having a new family room in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities. On April 7th there is going to be a big event, the walk for kids 5k to...
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What Does Good Local Government Look Like? – Sandy Smith
Sandy Smith, Professor at Cal Lutheran University, Master’s program, public policy. What does good local government look like? How can we benchmark our elected officials in an objective way to measure if they have been effective and successful? What issues do we normally see in local government?...
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#80 How to become a NY Times Bestselling Author. Kat Martin and LJ Martin.
Kat Martin, NY Times Bestselling Author, 17 Million copies in print. Is publishing a book more difficult or less difficult today vs 20 years ago? What is the difference between self publishing vs working with a publisher? What do you recommend for someone wanting to get into writing a book? How...
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Grant Sabatier has money wisdom. Learn more about his new book Financial Freedom
Grant Sabatier shares 12 tips on money. Why do people trade time for money? What is the problem with using a budget? Where should people save money if they truly want to make an impact? How much money do people need to retire? What do you think about the FIRE movement? Learn more online search…
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Visit California like a local. Make Ventura County your HUB
Make the most of your trip to Southern California. Here are 20+ ideas for your trip to California, do it like a local, see the right spots. Get the right beaches, find the right day trips, don’t miss Ojai, Camarillo outlets, Ventura Harbor, Santa Barbara via amtrack & more. 7 reasons Ventura…
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The Smart People Money Show.
The Smart People Money Show What are the things that smart people DO & DON’T do with their money? Our topic includes: online banking, fees and transparency. Twelve years and 3 observations from working with people on their financial matters. Finding a bank savings rate that is much higher with...
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#76 Energy, Oil and Alternatives – Bob Poole, Director of WSPA
Michael Anderson talks with Bob Poole about oil, energy and US consumption, learn more about issues in energy for CA and US. Bob Poole is the Director of Western States Petroleum Association. What is the history of oil production in California and Ventura County? How big is the demand and...
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Money Class. “Ideas, tips and news from a CFP®” Season 2, Ep. 2
Money class, the elective you didn’t take in high school. Money tips with a CFP® We talk about corrections in the market. Taking a look at the 5% or more downturns in the S&P 500 over the last 10 years. We talk about bear markets that did not lead to recessions. How do you handle the down times…
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Transportation with Tom Wittig, General Manager
Tom Wittig, General Manager – RATP Dev, Road Runner Shuttle Community partnership with FOOD SHARE to collect & deliver food, event in late January. What are the lines of business for RATP Dev and road runner in Ventura County? What does the future hold for Ventura County and transportation? How…
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Money Class – Bonus Episode
This new podcast is the class you never took in high school. Personal finance tips from a CFP. Enjoy the show.
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