
The Money and Meaning Show
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Ep 12Rethinking capital market assumptions to create an optimal (not perfect!) portfolio
Are you using the right information to build your long-term investment portfolio? In today’s episode of Money & Meaning, Jeff discusses why it may be time to rethink traditional market assumptions, the reason ‘expected returns’ don’t always deliver expected outcomes, and why a ‘perfect’ portfolio isn’t always a perfect choice.

Ep 11If I died tonight: Planning for the financial impact of the unplanned
It’s a topic no one likes to talk about, but careful planning is the best way to ensure that money is the very last thing your loved ones will need to worry about should you die or become disabled. In today’s episode of Money & Meaning, Jeff discusses the important role of life insurance in your holistic wealth management plan.

Ep 10The path to evidence-based investment planning
It’s said that true wisdom doesn’t have to be complicated, and yet for many of us, the path to wise investing is anything but a straight line. In today’s episode of Money & Meaning, Jeff sheds light on ways to streamline that path, and how evidence-based investing can help you reach your long-term investment goals.

Ep 9Trust the process: Creating predictability in an unpredictable world
No one likes surprises—especially when it comes to money. But in an unpredictable world, how can investors make wise choices to reach their life goals? In today’s episode of Money & Meaning, Jeff shares the importance of focusing on the things that matter and instilling rules, habits, and disciplines that lead to success.

Ep 8Creating a life of greater joy: Introducing Jeff Spadafora and ‘The Joy Model’
Building a concrete vision of your end game is really the only way to create meaningful change in your life. In today’s episode of Money & Meaning, Jeff welcomes special guest Jeff Spadafora, a Christian life coach and author The Joy Model. Jeff shares his own path toward meaning and offers insights on how to build a life of greater joy.

Ep 7Fostering healthy investor behavior using an evidence-based approach
It’s often said that investors who fail to reach their goals do so not because of what their investments do, but what they do to their investments. In today’s episode of Money & Meaning, Jeff reveals how an evidence-based investment approach encourages healthier investor behavior and, ultimately, improves the potential for a rising income stream over time.

Ep 6Uncovering your unique abilities to create a purpose-filled life
Your unique abilities are found in places where passion, excellence, and the ability to serve others intersect. But recognizing that confluence when it happens is often easier said than done. In today’s episode of Money & Meaning, Jeff walks through processes and tools that can help you excavate and identify your greatest strengths.

Ep 5Tax-efficient charitable giving: Using “free bridges” to support your personal gifting strategy
For many people, charitable giving is vital to Money & Meaning. In today’s episode, Jeff shares how the new tax law’s “free bridges” can be used to preserve your capital resources and align your gifting strategy with your personal values.