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The Financial Mirror — 288 episodes

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Ep. 289 | Married Couples: Stop Splitting Money and Build One Financial System

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Ep. 288 | How Much Should You Really Be Saving Each Month?

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Ep. 287 | Why the Debt Snowball Beats the Avalanche

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Ep. 286 | How to Budget for Summer Vacations (Without Going Into Debt)

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Ep. 285 | How to Build an Emergency Fund from $0 (Start With $500 First)

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Ep. 284 | Why You Keep Overspending and How to Finally Fix It

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Ep. 283 | How to Budget on a Bi-Weekly Paycheck Without Stress

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Ep. 281 | How to Build a Budget You’ll Actually Stick To (Simple & Sustainable)

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Ep. 280 | What Should You Do With Your Tax Refund? (The Smart 4-Step Plan)

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Ep. 279 | Spring Budget Reset: How to Restart Your Budget Without Starting Over

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Ep. 278 | The Comparison Trap: Why Keeping Up Is Destroying Your Financial Future

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Ep. 277 | 2026 Economic Outlook: Growth, AI, Inflation Risks & What It Means for You

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Ep. 276 | Why Most People Fail at Budgeting (And the Simple Fix That Actually Works)

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Ep. 275 | Where to Invest for Retirement First | 401(k) vs Roth IRA vs Brokerage

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Ep. 274 | Emergency Funds Explained: How Much You Need and How to Use It

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Ep. 273 | Trump Accounts Explained: How $1,000 + Time Can Build Real Wealth

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Ep. 272 | How a 401(k) Match Really Works (The Free Money Most People Miss)

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Ep. 271 | $100,000 Isn’t Rich Anymore (Here’s Why Most People Are Still Broke)

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Ep. 270 | If I Was Broke: The Exact Steps I’d Take to Get Ahead Financially

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Ep. 269 | Fix Your Money Problems in 30 Days: A Simple Plan Anyone Can Follow

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Ep. 268 | Why Spending Less Matters MORE Than Earning More

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Ep. 267 | 2025–2026 Tax Changes Explained: Simple Year-End Moves to Save Money

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Ep. 266 | The Truth About Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage: Lower Payments, Lifelong Debt?

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Ep. 265 | Can You Trust AI With Your Money? The Truth About ChatGPT + Financial Advice

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Ep. 264 | What the 2025 Government Shutdown Taught Us About Financial Preparedness

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Ep. 263 | 3 Money Habits That Will Change Your Financial Future

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Ep. 262 | Why True Wealth Takes Time – The Long Game of Money

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Ep. 261 | What Is Capital Gains Tax (and Why Most People Get It Wrong)

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Ep. 260 | Beginner’s Guide to Stock Investing (Step-by-Step)

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Ep. 259 | The Hidden Trap of Debt Consolidation

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Ep. 258 | Save Hundreds with This 30-Day No-Spend Reset

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Ep. 257 | Standard Deduction vs Itemized: Which Saves You More?

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Ep. 256 | Why 91% of Homeowners Get $0 From Mortgage Interest

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Ep. 255 | The Ideal Age to Start Saving for Retirement

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Ep. 254 | Stop Obsessing Over Your Credit Score

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Ep. 253 |Is Inflation Over? How to Understand the 2025 Economy

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Ep. 252 | The American Dream? Why Homeownership Feels Out of Reach

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Ep. 251 | 1 in 7 Americans Have Unclaimed Money—Are You One?

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Ep. 250 | Money Isn’t Math—It’s Emotion

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Ep. 249 | The Debt Payoff Strategy That Actually Works

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Ep. 248 | If You Feel More Broke, It’s Because You Are

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Ep. 247 | Co-Signing a Loan? Think Again!

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Ep. 246 | Why Most People Never Get Rich — and How You Can

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Ep. 245 | Don’t Buy a Home Until You Watch This

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Ep. 244 | Forget 20% Down—Here's What Actually Matters When Buying a Home

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Ep. 243 | Would You Date Someone With $20,000 in Debt?

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Ep. 242 | Renting Isn’t Wasting Money (And Buying Isn’t Always Smart)

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Ep. 241 | Only 27% of Americans Passed This Money Quiz — Can You?

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Ep. 240 | Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ Tax Bill: Who Wins, Who Loses, and What’s Next

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Ep. 239 | Safe But Smart: Navigating Low-Risk Investments

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Ep. 238 | How Much Should You Spend on Food Each Month?

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Ep. 237 | The Dark Side of Travel Rewards: Are You Really Saving Money?

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Ep. 236 | Avoid These Common Financial Traps in Your 20s

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Ep. 235 | How the 50/30/20 Budget Rule Can Fix Your Finances

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Ep. 234 | Are You Saving Enough for Retirement?

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Ep. 233 | Why Being Broke Is Better Than Being in Debt

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Ep. 232 | Why Married Couples Should NEVER Have Separate Finances

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Ep. 231 | Trump’s Tariff Plan: Economic Disaster or Comeback Strategy?

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Ep. 230 | DoorDash’s Klarna Deal Isn’t What You Think—Here’s the Real Story

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Ep. 229 | $5 Trillion Wiped Out! Is the Stock Market Crash Just Getting Started?

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Ep. 228 | Roth IRA Conversions Explained: Smart Tax Planning & Retirement Savings

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Ep. 227 | Don’t Believe the Lie: Yes, You Can Buy a House!

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Ep. 226 | The $50 Secret to Making Your Child a Millionaire (Most Parents Ignore This)

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Ep. 225 | Stop Wasting Money on Tax Pros: The Truth About Filing Your Own Taxes

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Ep. 224 | Make More Money With a Side Hustle – The Right Way!

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Ep. 223 | Your Financial Wellness Checklist: 10 Must-Do Steps Each Year

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Ep. 222 | Credit Card Debt Hits Record Highs – 5 Steps to Get Back in Control

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Ep. 221 | Stop Struggling! These 3 Steps Will Change Your Finances in 2025

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Ep. 220 | Tax Season 2025: Key Tips, Deadlines, and Deductions You Need to Know

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Ep. 219 | Stop Waiting! How Social Security at 62 Can Make You Richer

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Ep. 218 | When to Use Your Emergency Fund: The Ultimate Guide

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Ep. 217 | Why Leasing a Car Could Be the Worst Financial Mistake You Make

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Ep. 216 | New Student Loan System Explained: Pay Less, Graduate More

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Ep. 215 | What’s Your Net Worth? How to Measure Up and Build Wealth in 2025

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Ep. 214 | Holiday Spending Survival Guide: Save Money and Stay Stress-Free!

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Ep. 213 | Financial Freedom Isn’t About How Much You Earn — It’s About How You Think

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Ep. 212 | Teaching Kids About Money: Essential Do's and Don’ts for Parents

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Ep. 211 | When Does Refinancing Your Home Make Sense?

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Ep. 210 | The Payday Loan Trap: How to Avoid the Vicious Cycle of Debt

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Ep. 209 | Master Your Money: Budgeting Tips for Every Pay Cycle

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Ep. 208 | Stop Blaming Others for Your Financial Situation—Do These 12 Things First!

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Ep. 207 | Student Loan Payments Are Back! What You Need to Know

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Ep. 206 | Gentrification Debate: What We’re Getting Wrong About Housing

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Ep. 205 | Are Spending Triggers Leaving You Broke? Here’s How to Fix It

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Ep. 204 | Why You Should Hire a Younger Financial Advisor for Long-Term Success

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Ep. 203 | The Best-Paying Degrees of 2024 — Is Yours on the List?

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Ep. 202 | Is Tipping Out of Control? The Hidden Cost of Gratuity

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Ep. 201 | Personal Finance: Is It More Science or Art?

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Ep. 200 | When NOT to Convert to a Roth IRA

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Ep. 199 | What Triggered the Market Sell-Off and How to React

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Ep. 198 | How to Test Drive Your Retirement: A 3-Step Guide

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Ep. 197 | Why Renting Might Be Smarter Than Buying a House

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Ep. 196 | 3 Simple Steps to Finally Get Rid of Debt

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Ep. 195 | Why Social Security Isn't Enough

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Ep. 194 | Essential Tips for Creating and Sustaining Generational Wealth

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Ep. 193 | Is the 4% Rule Still Valid for Retirement?

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Ep. 192 | Save Big by Cutting Expenses

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Ep. 191 | It’s Never Too Late To Save For Retirement

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Ep. 190 | Navigating the Stock Market in 2024

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Ep. 189 | How Biden's Oil Reserve Release Impacts the Economy

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Ep. 188 | Understanding America's $34 Trillion National Debt Crisis

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Ep. 187 | The Real Cost of Withdrawing from Your Retirement Savings

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Ep. 186 | Is College Worth the Debt?

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Ep. 185 | Debt or Debit? The Truth About HELOCs

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Ep. 184 | Why Saving Money Feels Hard

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Ep. 183 | Simple Steps to Safeguard Against Identity Theft

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Ep. 182 | Stop Overthinking Your Budget

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Ep. 181 | Decoding Vesting in Your Employee Retirement Plan

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Ep. 180 | Investing Made Easy: One Simple Step

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Ep. 179 | Is BNPL the New Credit Card Crisis?

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Ep. 178 | Bitcoin Breaks $70k: Is It Time to Invest in Cryptocurrency?

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Ep. 177 | Dave Ramsey’s Advice: Outdated or Underrated?

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Ep. 176 | Exposing the Worst Debt Type

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Ep. 175 | Loud Budgeting: Revolution or Rebrand?

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Ep. 174 | The Truth About No Spend Challenges

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Ep. 173 | 5 Proven Habits to Become a Millionaire

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Ep. 172 | Mastering 2024 Tax Season: Prep Steps & Tips

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Ep. 171 | Is Your Job Limiting Your Wealth?

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Ep. 170 | I Bonds Explained: Your Savings Grace

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Ep. 169 | Saban’s Secrets to Success: Transform Your Finances with Championship Tactics

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Ep. 168 | Kickstart 2024 with Achievable Financial Goals

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Ep. 167 | Uncovering the Truth: How Minimum Wage Hikes Impact Jobs and Prices

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Ep. 166 | Mastering Willpower: Tips for Everyday Success

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Ep. 165 | Why Saving Money & Eliminating Debt Feels Impossible

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Ep. 164 | Top 4 Budgeting Apps to Replace Mint in 2024

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Ep. 163 | Why Paying Off Your Mortgage Beats Investing

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Ep. 162 | How Rates Affect Your Home Buying Power

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Ep. 161 | Buy Now, Pay Later: The New Debt Trap?

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Ep. 160 | Mint is Shutting Down - What’s Next For Users?

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Ep. 159 | Escape the Paycheck to Paycheck Cycle Once and For All

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Ep. 158 | Making Cents of the 2024 Social Security Increase

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Ep. 157 | 5 Secrets to Living Longer, Happier, and Healthier

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Ep. 156 | Stop Worrying and Take Action: Control Your Finances

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Ep. 155 | How Separating Your Bank Accounts Will Change Your Financial Life

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Ep. 154 | Are Small Purchases Stopping You From Reaching Your Money Goals?

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Ep. 153 | Save More Money: 3 Strategies To Put Your Savings on Autopilot

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Ep. 152 | How Consumer Debt Spiraled Out of Control in America

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Ep. 151 | Student Loan Forgiveness 2023: Where Biden’s Plan Stands Now

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Ep. 150 | The Economy is Flashing Red - Money Moves to Protect Yourself NOW

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Ep. 149 | Level Up Your Life By Living Frugally

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Ep. 148 | Things I Wish Someone Told Teenage Me

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Ep. 147 | 5 Retirement Withdrawal Strategies That Won’t Crack Your Nest Egg

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Ep. 146 | How Fast Can Investing Double Your Money?

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Ep. 145 | Retire Rich & Happy: Top States for Financial Freedom!

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Ep. 144 | Mastering Money: The 6 Rules to a Wealthy Financial Life

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Ep. 143 | Mastering The Art of Long-Distance Real Estate Investing

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Ep. 142 | Real Estate Rollercoaster: What Is Happening With Home Prices?

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Ep. 141 | Real Estate Secrets: The House Hacking Chronicles

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Ep. 140 | Unlocking Wealth: Your Introduction to Real Estate Investing

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Ep. 139 | Should The Recent Mortgage Rate Changes Lead You to Buy?

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Ep. 138 | Debt-Free: From Financial Struggle to Financial Freedom

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Ep. 137 | Increase Your Net Worth: Part 8

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Ep. 136 | Increase Your Net Worth: Part 7

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Ep. 135 | Increase Your Net Worth: Part 6

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Ep. 134 | Increase Your Net Worth: Part 5

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Ep. 133 | Increase Your Net Worth: Part 4

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Ep. 132 | Increase Your Net Worth: Part 3

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Ep. 131 | Increase Your Net Worth: Part 2

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Ep. 130 | Increase Your Net Worth: Part 1

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Ep. 129 | Answering Your 2023 Tax Questions

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Ep. 128 | Overcome the “Tipping Culture”

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Ep. 127 | Keep Calm and Keep Investing

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Ep. 126 | Marriage Series Part 2: Learning to Budget as a Couple

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Ep. 125 | Marriage Series Part 1: Money Talks To Have Before Marriage

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Ep. 124 | 3 Great Low-Risk Investment Options

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Ep. 123 | 5 Benefits of Filing Your Taxes Early

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Ep. 122 | What Defines a Good Tax Year?

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Ep. 121 | Don’t Listen to the Passive Income Hoax

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Ep. 120 | Creating a “Fireproof” Retirement Plan

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Ep. 119 | Becoming A Millionaire Through Baby Steps

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Ep. 118 | Why Tapping Into Your Retirement Is An AWFUL Idea!!

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Ep. 117 | Will RMD’s Affect Your Retirement Plan?

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Ep. 116 | The 529 Plan Change You Have Always Wanted

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Ep. 115 | 5 Ways to Start Your Finances Off Right in 2023

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Ep. 114 | How A Sinking Fund Can Save Christmas

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Ep. 113 | Wrap-Up 2022 Finances in a B.I.G. Way

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Ep. 112 | Do Electric Vehicles (EV) ACTUALLY Save You Money?

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Ep. 111 | Do You Want Your Children to be Millionaires?

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Ep. 110 | 3 Ways To Be Thankful For Your Finances

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Ep. 109 | The Insurance You Need That You Probably Don’t Have

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Ep. 108 | Don’t Let Scams Ruin Your Financial Progress

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Ep. 107 | Improve Your Personal Finances This Midterm Election

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Ep. 106 | Are You Operating Your Life on Hope?

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Ep. 105 | 5 Steps To Improve Your Life Today

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Ep. 104 | Is Debt Consolidation Right For You?

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Ep. 103 | Life Is What You Tolerate

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Ep. 102 | Is This Expense Category Single Handedly Destroying Your Budget?

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Ep. 101 | How Will the Fed Interest Rate Hikes Affect You?

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Ep. 100 | Happy 100th Episode: How A Financial Coach Can Help You

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Ep. 99 | What Is A Will? And Do You Need One?

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Ep. 98 | Why Student Loan Cancellation Isn’t A Solution

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Ep. 97 | Should You Convert Your Retirement Account to Roth?

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Ep. 96 | Retire Early With A Roth Account, Penalty FREE!!

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Ep. 95 | What Is The F.I.R.E Movement?

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Ep. 94 | Is Inflation Making You Live Paycheck to Paycheck?

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Ep. 93 | 4 Myths That Prevent People From Investing

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Ep. 92 | 5 Financial Lessons Learned During COVID Pandemic

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Ep. 91 | 5 Tips To Survive a Bear Market

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Ep. 90 | How Big Should My Emergency Fund Be?

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Ep. 89 | I Wish I Would Have Saved More Earlier

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Ep. 88 | Is a 2022 Recession Looming?

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Ep. 87 | DEBUNKED: 1099-K and “Cash Apps” Tax Reporting Myths

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Ep. 86 | How To Prepare Your Accounts for Retirement

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Ep. 85 | How To Live On Your Retirement Nest Egg

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Ep. 84 | Building Confidence in Your Retirement Account

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Ep. 83 | 4 Steps To Keep Investing Simple

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Ep. 82 | Are Your Financial Struggles An Income Problem?

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Ep. 81 | 3 Mindset Shifts to Turn Failures into Success

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Ep. 80 | Being Selective When Taking Others Advice

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Ep. 79 | Don’t Fall Victim to “Get Rich Quick”

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Ep. 78 | Student Loans Payment Pause Extended… Again

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Ep. 77 | Increase Your Income: 2 Ways Budgeting Is The Quickest Way To More Money

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Ep. 76 | Increase Your Income: 3 Easy To Follow Steps To Ask For a Raise

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Ep. 75 | Increase Your Income: Getting Paid For Your Passion

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Ep. 74 | Increase Your Income: 3 Ways To Learn New Income Boosting Skills

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Ep. 73 | Prepare For Next Year's Tax Season… Today!!

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Ep. 72 | 3 Tips Toward a Smooth Tax Return, Despite the IRS Backlog

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Ep. 71 | 3 Reasons A Side Hustle Should Be Your Best Friend

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Ep. 70 | Increase Your Income With Instacart: My Review and Results

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Ep. 69 | Sports Betting Is On The Rise in Popularity… Should You Join In?

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Ep. 68 | Frugal vs Cheap… Are They Really A Bad Thing?

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Ep. 67 | Should You Refinance Before 2022 Interest Rate Hikes?

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Ep. 66 | Being House Poor May Be Why You Can’t Get Ahead

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Ep. 65 | Income & Net Worth… What's The Difference?

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Ep. 64 | How Does Your Net Worth Rank for Your Age in 2022?

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Ep. 63 | New Year Challenge To Start Your 2022 Finances Off Right

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Ep. 62 | Should You Panic Sell Investments When The Market Drops?

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Ep. 61 | 3 Things You Can Do As Inflation Rate Hits 6.8%

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Ep. 60 | How To Buy Nothing & Get Everything

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Ep. 59 | 3 Actions You Should Take To Improve Your Finances Before 2021 Ends

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Ep. 58 | Your Health: The Key to a Wealthy Life

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Ep. 57 | 5 Ways to Save On Holiday Shopping

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Ep. 56 | Your Top Mortgage Questions Answered

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Ep. 55 | Home Buying Simplified

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Ep. 54 | Size Matters With Your Home Down Payment

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Ep. 53 | What to Look For When House Searching

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Ep. 52 | How Much House Can You Really Afford?

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Ep. 51 | Move From Renter to Homeowner in 3 Steps

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Ep. 50 | 3 Ways To Hunt The Good Stuff | The Financial Mirror 1 Year Anniversary

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Ep. 49 | Is College The Best Route For You? | Stress-Free College Savings Series

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Ep. 48 | Take Advantage of This $5 Billion In Free Money | Stress-Free College Savings Series

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Ep. 47 | 5 Ways To Go To College Debt Free | Stress-Free College Savings Series

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Ep. 46 | Start College Savings Today with a 529 Plan | Stress-Free College Savings Series

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Ep. 45 | Should You Invest In An HSA or FSA?

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Ep. 44 | Reaction vs Response: How One Creates Success

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Ep. 43 | Get Rich Quick? Try, Get Rich and Stay Rich Guaranteed

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Ep. 42 | Wealth.. The Part of Money You Can’t See

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Ep. 41 | 3 Easy Ways to Become Debt Free Faster | Get Out Of Debt Series: Step 4

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Ep. 40 | Build Your Get Out Of Debt Roadmap | Get Out Of Debt Series: Step 3

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Ep. 39 | Analyze Your Debt Situation in 3 Easy Steps | Get Out Of Debt Series: Step 2

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Ep. 38 | 4 Ways to Improve Your Mindset | Get Out Of Debt Series: Step 1

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Ep. 37 | Build Financial Independence In Each Decade Of Your Life

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Ep. 36 | Millenial Money Analysis: Living in Hilo, HI on $83K A Year

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Ep. 35 | Inflation is Heating Up: Here's What You Need To Know So Your Finances Don't Burn

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Ep. 34 | 5 Ways to Protect Your Identity and Finances

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Ep. 33 | Meme Stocks Are Everywhere.. How to Win

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Ep. 32 | 3 Areas to Invest in Yourself to Improve Your Life

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Ep. 31 | What's Driving The Cryptocurrency Hype?

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Ep. 30 | How You Can Fight Off Inflation

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Ep. 29 | Prevent Interest From Wrecking Your Finances!!

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Ep. 28 | Home Buyer’s Common Questions Answered By A Real Estate Professional

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Ep. 27 | Financial Literacy Month: 4 Steps to Achieve Financial Freedom

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Ep. 26 | Financial Literacy Month: 5 Useful Tips to Overcome Setbacks

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Ep. 25 | Financial Literacy Month: Build Your Financial Plan

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Ep. 24 | Financial Literacy Month: Financial Goal Setting

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Ep. 23 | Don't Have Much to Invest, Dollar Cost Averaging Saves the Day

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Ep. 22 | Rich or Poor Mindset.. Which Defines You?

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Ep. 21 | Barely Saving.. to 100% Return Stock Trader

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Ep. 20 | Saving Time, Saving Money.. Few Easy Steps

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Ep. 19 | Purchase Psychology: Train Your Mind To Spend Effectively

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Ep. 18 | Free Yourself From Debt Today

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Ep. 17 | Pay Yourself First, Your Future Will Thank You

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Ep. 16 | The “Big Game” Edition.. “The Bucks” vs “A-Chieves”

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Ep. 15 | Oh No.. Where Did It Go!?

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Ep. 14 | Overcome Impulsive Spending Habits

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Ep. 13 | Don't Be Broke and Unhappy Together

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Ep. 12 | Applications to Save and Invest with Ease

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Ep. 11 | New Year Resolution Hack with 50-30-20

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Ep. 10 | Making "Early Retirement" Easy

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Ep. 9 | Making Finances Work in Marriage

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Ep. 8 | Making Money With Mutual Funds: Now and Later

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Ep. 7 | Don't Fall Victim to Financial Stress

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Ep. 6 | Investing Isn't Rocket Science

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Ep. 5 | Enhancing Your Income Tax Knowledge

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Ep. 4 | Start Thinking About Retirement Today

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Ep. 3 | Debt Management 101

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Ep. 2 | Budgeting With a Purpose

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Ep. 1 | Take Control Of Your Financial Report Card