Earn & Invest

Do we have a problem with over saving? Well, if you are part of the portion of the population who actually has a retirement portfolio, then yes, you probably are. We discuss with Nick Maggiulli and Brandon Ganch their article on MAD FIENTIST. Be sure to click over the article to look at the heat chart and go more in depth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you ever have too much money? More than you will ever need? What do you do then? We talk with Mike Piper in this rewind episode about his new book More Than Enough. We discuss prudent financial moves when you have enough to take care of your own immediate needs. We also delve into giving in the most financially impactful way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you like it or not, you probably have a ticking tax time bomb that will wreak havoc on your finances if you don't take the time to diffuse it. We discuss with IRA expert, Ed Slott, how to keep more of your money now and leave more for your heirs. His new book is The Retirement Savings Time Bomb Ticks Louder: How to Avoid Unnecessary Tax Landmines, Defuse the Latest Threats to Your Retirement Savings, and Ignite Your Financial Freedom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you be too conservative when it comes to retirement planning? Jesse Cramer and I, The Best Interest Blog and Podcast, discuss the consequences on such behavior on the timing of retirement. If you don't watch out, you may end accumulating far too much. Today we discuss why that is a bad thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss with Dr. Darla Bishop her new book, How To Afford Everything. She has a background in public health and used her skills to create the ten commandments of spending. In this episode we enumerate those as well as discuss much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is different. We talk with Disha Spath, The Frugal Physician, about the upcoming presidential elections. What does this mean to us financially? Are there specific fiscal moves we should make? Not Make? Disha and I talk politics...without talking politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this community episode we chat with Joe Saul-Sehy and Catie Lawrence about 401ks. Specifically we work through an article from Benziga in which Grant Cardone, money guru extraordinaire, badmouths retirement savings. Do you agree? Disagree? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kerry hannon is a financial journalist and author of several books about employment and retirement. Today, we discuss an article she wrote for Yahoo Finance about the median 401k balances for 55 year olds and what we can learn from them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Milos Maricic is a philanthropy expert who uses artificial intelligence in his philanthropy consultancy, the Altruist League. In this episode we talk about what he learned about purpose working on philanthropy. We also discuss how philanthropy and humanitarianism has changed over the last few decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garrett Gee was pulled out of high school to go work for a governmental agency to crack cybersecurity systems. Today, we discuss his book, The Hacker Mindset, and how we can bring a better understanding of systems into winning at every day life. Listen as he describes how we can all get ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chat with David Drebin who is a photographer and artist who has sold his prints for as much as $100,000. We discuss how to make a living as an artist, building a brand, and how you support yourself in the beginning. Do you have what it takes to build wealth with your craft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Glazer is the founder and chairman of the global marketing agency, Acceleration partners. He is a serial entrepreneur and author with a passion for helping individuals and organizations. In this episode we talk about the important skill of capacity building and how it makes us better in the workplace as well as in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chat with John Hope Bryant, the founder of Operation Hope, about his book Financial Literacy for All. We discuss about the problems of "bad capitalism" and how to bring everyone, no matter what color, creed, or gender, the badly needed financial education that is lacking in many communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this feed swap we join Nerd Wallet's Smart Money Podcast. Liz Weston is interviewed about life after retirement and how her activities and identity have changed. Are you ready to retire? Also, what happens when your identity is stolen. A listener calls in to discuss identity theft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this community episode we talk generational wealth with expert Joe Saul-Sehy of The Stacking Benjamins podcast and Brian Kearns. Brian puts forth his plans for passing down money to his children in a way he feels will be most positive and Joe and I elucidate his ideas further. If you have ever spent time thinking about your financial legacy, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whitney Elkins-Hutten is the author of newly released book Money for Tomorrow: How to Build and Protect Generational Wealth. We discuss how and why we should think about passing on wealth to our children and future generations. We touch on real estate and if you listen to the very end...life insurance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk with Kiersten and Julien Saunders from the rich & REGULAR platform and authors of Cashing Out. They have created a new Fintech toolkit to help regular people like you and I make sure that we are up to date with the best way to use financial technology in our every day lives. Are you up to date? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rose Lounsbury has been an achievement addict most of her life. In fact, many of us fall into this trap of trying to build our sense of self worth through achieving goals. In this episode we discuss why this is not always the quickest path to happiness. Her book is ACHIEVEMENT ADDICT: THE OVERACHIEVER'S 12-STEP GUIDE TO PEACE, PRESENCE AND A LIFE BEYOND DOING. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Jess have lived through a lot on the last 5 years. Chris retired early in order to live a good life and than something unexpected happened-he was diagnosed with metastatic cancer. Jess, holding on tightly to her job and sense of control, decided to leave the startup life as Chris was recovering from an arduous year of chemo. In this rewind episode, we discuss with them whether financial security (as well as health security) is an illusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fritz Gilbert has been retired for years and has not only written a book and blog, but also demonstrated how to live a good life post W2 employment. Today we discuss the seven secrets of a happy retirement. Fritz's wisdom not only is for those wanting to retire, but also for those at the beginning of their career. (Rewind Episode) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Zuckerman is the creator of Buried in Work an online platform to help families work through estate planning before they are in crisis. Adam and I discuss how to avoid the crushing 570 hours of work it takes to carry out a loved ones estate plan after they die. Do you need a will? A trust? In thei far reaching episode we cover these important topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk to Ciera Rogers, creator of the fashion brand Babes, about dressing Kim Kardashian, confidence, and seeing oneself as an outsider. She describes growing up homeless and living in her family car. We chart her evolution from couch surfer to full fledged entrepreneur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this community episode we discuss banks and how they make money off of you. Join expert Joe Saul-Sehy (Stacking Benjamins) and community member Chris Anderson as we chat about the good, bad, and ugly about the banking industry. How do you choose your bank? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our yearly episode with Jace Mattinson of The Millionaires Unveiled podcast. We talk about have millionaires have changed over the last few years and how they feel about inflation as well as purpose. Jace has now interviewed over 350 millionaires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have the pleasure of speaking to Mathew Knowles, respected record executive, entrepreneur, author, public speaker, and father to Beyonce and Solange. We delve into what drove him to succeed and how drive has been both a positive and negative in his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you get what you really want when it comes to both salary negotiation and life? We discuss with Kelli Thompson the tactics to negotiating not only your first salary but also pay raises and promotions. Kelli is a human resources consultant and executive coach for women leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Preston is the author of Millionaire Mission and cohost of The Money Guy Show. In this episode we discuss the financial order of operations. How do you maximize your ability to both spend today as well as to save for tomorrow. Brian talks about what has been successful for his clients through decades of financial planning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chat with Dedric and Krystal Polite who are the starts of A&E and Hulu's popular show 50/50 flip. How do you not only make profits but actually improve the neighborhoods that you care about? We discuss flipping on a budget, generational wealth, and how most new real estate investors fail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we grab an interview Amberly Grant did of me on her podcast Jump In Feet First. We talk everything purpose and how it can either lead to happiness or anxiety. Amberly not only questions me about my sense of purpose but discusses her own personal and family struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk with Sarah-Catherine Gutierrez from Aptus Financial and Jeremy Schneider from Nectarine about advise only financial advising. CAn you get a fair shake from advisors under the broker or AUM model? We dive into insurance sales, the fudiciary standard, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken and Mary Okoroafor are the creators of The Humble Penny and Financial Joy Academy. They are the authors of Financial Joy: Banish Debt, Grow Your Money and Unlock Financial Freedom in 10 Weeks. We discuss how to build a life of wealth both on the financial front but also wityh a sense of contentment and joy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jannese Torres's new book is Financially Lit!: The Modern Latina’s Guide to Level Up Your Dinero & Become Financially Poderosa. In this episode we discuss how you become financially resilient. We cover the basic steps to tighten up your finances, remove the risk from corporate America, and wrestle control of your money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do we do when markets are shaky? Do we change our retirement plan? In this community episode we discuss a recent article by Kerry Hannon about how should we adjust is this inflationary climate and interest rate uncertainty. We delve into asset allocation, rebalancing, and risk tolerance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Coelho is the host and creator of the Mindful FIRE Podcast. He is a google employee who teaches mindfulness to other employees as well as the public in general. In this episode we discuss meditating, envisioning, and how we overcome our negative money scripts from our past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you found yourself feeling behind the eight ball? Does it seem too late to get your financial lives in order? In This rewind episode, we talk to Bill Yount and Becky Heptig of Catching Up To FI and they discuss both their regrets and triumphs. If you feel like you are late to the game, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Safe Withdrawal debates ridiculous? More importantly, is there a way to be less rigid and actually withdraw more? In this rewind episode we chat with Christine Benz of Morningstar and Joe Saul-Sehy of the Stacking Benjamins podcast about alternatives to the four percent rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Thomas is a divorce attorney who started the website prenups.com. He found that after helping countless celebrities and superstars end their marriages that he was ready to help others save theirs. Through the judicious use of prenups and postnups, Aaron helps couples protect their financial futures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Physicians Resa Lewiss and Adaira Landry have written a book that teaches us how to learn just about anything. Their book, Micro Skills, tackles some of the most salient work and life skills and breaks them down into manageable morsels. Listen as we dissect how to achieve your goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk to author and letter writer Amy Daughters. She wrote over six hundred handwritten letters to all her facebook friends and something magic happened. She developed deeper, more connected, and lasting relationships with people who had previously been strangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Anderson is the creator of KAA associates which is one of the leaders in the ghostwriting world. Many of his titles have become New York Times bestsellers. In this episode we delve into the secrets and stories behind the ghostwriting industry. Not only will you learn about this specific niche, but also about the book publishing industry in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this community episode we are joined by Joe Saul-Sehy, Christina Gawlik, and Joseph Skillen. We discuss Aki Ito's recent article "The Upside of Recessions". Could recessions actually be good for us? Listen why this counterintuitive viewpoint actually makes some sense and why recessions help us live longer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We speak with Tiffany Grant from Money Talk With Tiff about a recent podcast episode of hers about 16 ways to make progress in life. We know that knowing is often just a prelude to doing. How do we create the habits that help us accomplish what we want to in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a live podcast, a joint collaboration between E&I and ChooseFI, where we discuss how to have the courage to take action when we know what we want. Brad Barrett and I interview two conference attendees about what is holding them back. Plus a bonus question and answer segment at the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a joint episode with Shannah Game and Joe Saul-Sehy originally recorded for the Everyone's Talkin' Money Podcast. We talk about the most common false money beliefs and how we can overcome them. What long held ideas about money do you hold that don't serve you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susannah Fox is the former Chief Technology Officer of the US Department of Health and Human Services. A long time advocate for peer to peer healthcare innovation, Susannah's new book is Rebel Health: A Field Guide to the Patient-Led Revolution in Medical Care. We discuss what happens when money isn't enough, where will you turn? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chat with Dave and Chana Mason about their book The Size of Your Dreams. In this sweeping conversation we talk about childhood education, financial goals, and whether our sense of purpose should be goal oriented. How do we know how much money is enough? How much life? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arlan Hamilton went from homeless and hating money to a very successful venture capitalist. In the meantime she learned to recognize the underestimated communities of founders and helped fund their business. In this episode we talk about how she has built up her various businesses and her new book Your First Million: Why You Don’t Have to Be Born into a Legacy of Wealth to Leave One Behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we chat with Jim and Katie the husband and wife team who run The White Coat Investor. We discuss the ups and downs of working with your spouse. Although many dream of a family business, there are both positives and negatives when it comes to working with relatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the five things that I have learned from coaching people about purpose? We tend to get five things wrong. In this bonus solo episode we talk about what those things are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this current events/community thursday we invite Earn & Invest community member John Neidecker to discuss how to hack retirement by skipping 3 of the 5 stages . We review Richard Himmer's article from Kiplinger. Joe Saul-Sehy joins us as our expert for the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices