#123: Top vlogger and world traveler, Nuseir Yassin joins Chris to discuss the transformative power of travel and how it can help you save money. They share insights on connecting with local communities in new places, the joys and complexities of traveling with a partner, and dig deep into their personal travel goals. They also explore topics like the difference between being kind and nice, underrated countries to visit and the concept of mental poverty.

Nuseir Yassin, better known as @NasDaily, has captivated a global audience of 65 million followers with his one-minute daily videos that include diverse stories and experiences from around the world. Nuseir is also the founder of Nas.io and Nas Academy.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/traveling-nuseir-yassin

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Nuseir’s favorite travel destinations:

Nuseir’s Break Up Video

Full Show Notes

(02:43) Nuseir’s Mission Statement in Life

(06:16) How Travel Changes Perspective

(07:14) Being Kind vs. Being Nice

(09:13) Tactics to Be Nice and Upfront

(12:25) Nice Getting in the Way of Authenticity

(15:18) Bill Perkins: Die With Zero Experiment

(16:18) Aiming to Be Disliked

(20:50) Negativity of Being Authentic / Radically Transparent

(22:16) The End of Nuseir’s 6-Year Relationship

(26:50) How to Connect with People in New Places

(28:31) Traveling with Your Partner

(29:43) Engaging with Local Communities & Learning Their Culture When Traveling

(31:03) One Thing Nuseir Does in Every New Country

(32:11) Countries That Are Underrated

(34:36) Chris's Travel Goals

(35:32) Chris's Travel Experience in Bora Bora

(38:18) Betting on Yourself

(43:28) Traveling as a Way to Save Money

(46:58) Streamlining Life Decisions by Reducing Maintenance

(49:16) Mental Poverty

(52:30) Letting Go of Net Worth Growth

(54:15) Nuseir’s Dream of Starting an Airline

(55:30) The End Goal for Nuseir

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#122: Culinary icon David Chang joins Chris to explore the wonders of cooking at home and the importance of understanding food science. They discuss the power of the heavily underutilized microwave, debunk myths around its safety and share uncommon things to cook in it. The episode also covers a range of topics from their favorite home cooking techniques to underrated ingredients and spices, using the freezer as a way to preserve food and many other hacks to empower you to become the master of your own kitchen.

David Chang (@davidchang) is the founder of the renowned restaurant group, Momofuku. He also has six James Beard Awards, three NYTimes bestsellers, two podcasts and four original TV series, including his latest: "Secret Chef" on Hulu. After recently having children he's become a passionate advocate for home cooking.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/home-cooking-david-chang

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Chef Corey Lee’s Korean Restaurants in San Francisco: San Ho Wan | Benu

Food Connoisseur In Japan: Little Meg

Link To Article About Microwaves Safety Myths

Full Show Notes

(02:33) Home Cooking vs. Restaurant Cooking

(04:10) How David Got into Cooking at Home

(05:48) Importance of Understanding Food Science

(06:30) Debunking Old Wisdom about Food

(07:17) Microwave Cooking

(08:54) The Science Behind Using Microwaves

(11:03) An Example of Cooking a Microwave Meal with Anyday

(13:48) Uncommon Things to Cook in the Microwave

(15:14) Making Pasta in the Microwave

(19:51) Figuring Out the Timings on the Microwave

(22:44) Myths around Microwave Safety: Plastics & Carcinogens

(23:36) Considering Quality and Quantity When Buying Fish

(27:30) Frozen Vegetables

(28:52) Taste vs. Freshness

(29:53) Underrated Ingredients People Should Keep in Their Kitchen

(30:04) Cooking with MSG

(31:21) David's Search for "Bad Ideas”

(36:12) Things David Uses to Add More Flavor to Food

(37:37) Using Different Spices

(39:16) Using the Freezer as a Way to Preserve and Ensure Quality in Food

(40:06) Materials That Are Microwave Safe

(40:50) Knowing When to Freeze Things

(41:36) Rapid Fire Question: Peeling

(42:36) Rapid Fire Question: Washing Fruit

(43:02) Rapid Fire Question: Trimming Fat Off Chicken Before Cooking

(43:21) Food Hacks for People with Kids

(44:03) Making Crepes for Kids

(45:46) Experimenting vs. Following a Recipe

(48:29) How David Decides What to Eat at a Restaurant

(53:08) David's New Hulu Show: Secret Chef

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#121: Real-estate pros David Greene and Rob Abasolo join Chris to help you master the entire home buying process from start to finish. They discuss essential considerations before buying a home, tax advantages, strategies for finding the right agent and ways to optimize the due diligence process. They also cover effective tactics for writing and negotiating offers, common oversights during inspections, and different financing options.

David Greene (@DavidGreene24) and Rob Abasolo (@Robuilt) co-host the #1 real estate podcast BiggerPockets Real Estate (@BiggerPockets). David is a seasoned real estate investor, having successfully acquired, rehabilitated, and managed over 50 properties. He also leads an award-winning mortgage company and a high-performing real estate agent team. Meanwhile, Rob, best known as the "king of short-term rentals", is a versatile real estate investor and a 12-time Airbnb Superhost.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/mastering-home-buying

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BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast: YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Instagram

David Greene: The One Brokerage | Website | Instagram

• Book: Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat

Rob Abasolo: YouTube | Instagram

All The Hacks Episodes:

Fractional Vacation Homes: Pacaso

Real Estate Agent Stanley Lo’s Website: Green Banker

Federal Financing: Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac

Mortgage Interest As A Deductible Interest Expense (Scroll To Bottom)

Full Show Notes

(04:00) Essentials to Consider Before Getting into Real Estate

(05:35) Tax Advantages for Real Estate Investors

(08:51) The Secret Sauce to Becoming a Genius Real Estate Investor

(10:03) The Process of Working with a Seller’s Agent

(12:19) Finding the Perfect Agent

(14:52) The Importance of Hiring an Agent Who Owns Real Estate

(19:42) Hiring an Agent Based on Numbers vs. Personality

(22:40) Why Agents Should Have a Rolodex of Vendors

(23:54) Tactics for Negotiating

(25:38) Things to Consider When Looking at a Listing

(27:47) Analyzing How Long a House Has Been on the Market

(29:10) Hot Markets: Finding a Hot Home Before It's Hot

(30:46) Strategy to Approach Agents When You’re Looking to Buy a House

(32:56) Tactics for Finding a Super Connected Agent

(34:02) The Importance of the Brand Behind the Agent

(39:18) Optimizing the Due Diligence Process to Find the Right Home

(40:38) Secret Contingencies for Homes in Hot Markets

(44:46) Common Things Missed During Inspections

(51:21) Calling the Seller's Home Inspector for Clarifications

(52:55) Rapid Fire Hacks from Chris

(55:45) Quick Wins for Negotiating

(57:35) Financing for Home Buyers

(59:33) Adding Brokers into the Equation

(1:01:57) What Makes a Jumbo Loan

(1:02:52) A Good Percentage to Put Down for a Loan

(1:04:49) Maximizing Mortgage Interest as a Deductible Interest Expense

(1:06:59) Keeping Documents in One Place

(1:09:49) Homeowner’s Insurance

(1:16:18) Last Bits of Wisdom

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#120: Host Chris Hutchins shares a ton of amazing hacks, questions and wins from listeners. He covers a range of topics including the best two credit card combos, United Airlines’s recent points devaluation, ways to maximize travel points and monitor hotel price drops. Chris also draws from his personal experiences to share travel hacks learned from recent trips to New York and Cabo, along with other valuable hacks related to health, personal finance, cell phones, and more.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/mailbag-9

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ATH Episodes:

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United MileagePlus Devaluation

AI Tools For Writing Letters To Airlines: Notion AI | ChatGPT

How To Use Wyndham Points To Book a Vacasa

Chris’s In-Laws’ Vacasa In Belize

APEC Business Travel Card

American Express® Green Card

Marco’s Post on Amex No Lifetime Language Sign Ups:

American Express® Business Gold Card

The Business Platinum Card® from American Express

Apps To Use Before Applying For Credit Cards With Low Credit:

Guide To CLEAR Discounts

Hotel Price Drop Monitoring Tools:

Health Hacks:

Wealthfront products:

Apps To Track Personal Spending & Budgeting: Rocket Money | Copilot Money | Tiller

Apps To Track Net-worth, Budgeting & Forecasting: Wealthfront App | Kubera

Second Hand Phones: Swappa

Number Porting: NumberBarn | Google Voice

Full Show Notes

(02:30) Listener Wins

(04:56) United Airlines Devaluation

(07:36) Lessons from Chris's New York Trip

(10:06) Tips for Booking and Cancelling Flights from Chris's Cabo Trip

(12:16) Booking Vacasa's Through Wyndham Rewards

(12:49) Skipping the Line with the APEC Business Travel Card

(18:23) American Express® Green Card

(21:19) Best Two-Card Combos

(26:55) Limits on Capital One Cards

(27:52) Citi's Language on Legal Action for Bonus Churning

(29:31) American Express NLL Links

(30:57) Credit Card Approvals with Low Credit

(34:43) The Apple Credit Card

(35:56) Best Uses of Travel Credits

(37:59) Airport Spa Benefits

(38:33) Credits and Deals for CLEAR

(39:34) Hotel Upgrade Tips

(41:49) Travel Hacks from Canada

(42:23) Resort Fees & Taxes When Redeeming Points for a Hotel

(44:23) Hotel Price Drop Monitoring Tools

(47:55) Full Refund for Broken Stroller on a Flight

(48:43) International Rental Car Coverage

(50:54) Health Hacks

(53:36) Clipping Deals with Grocery Store Apps

(54:21) Wealthfront Cash & Automated Bond Portfolio

(55:43) Apps to Track Personal Spending & Budgeting

(57:24) Buying Second-Hand Phones & Number Porting

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#119: Entrepreneur and investor, Codie Sanchez joins to discuss unconventional ways to create wealth through often-overlooked “boring” businesses like laundromats, car washes and vending machines. She also shares her expertise in the art of deal-making, financing options for buying a business, diversifying investments, and applying contrarian thought into our daily routines and relationships.

Codie Sanchez (@CodieSanchez) is the founder and CEO of Contrarian Thinking, a media company and newsletter dedicated to challenging traditional investing norms and empowering individuals to think differently about wealth creation. She is currently on a mission to create 100,000 business owners, and 1,000,000 financially free humans.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/boring-businesses-codie-sanchez

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Resources Mentioned

Codie Sanchez: Website | Newsletter | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

ATH #91: Die With Zero: Net Fulfillment Over Net Worth

Why Japan is Giving Away Profitable Businesses for Free

Biz Scout

Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity

Bill Perkins's Book: Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life

Virtual Executive Assistants From Oceans XYZ

Full Show Notes

(02:31) Challenging the Status Quo with Contrarian Thinking

(05:50) Codie's Inception of Investing in "Boring" Businesses

(08:50) Is Buying Small Businesses for Everyone?

(10:59) Buying a Business as a Full-Time Gig vs. a Side Hustle

(14:46) The Reason Why Buying Boring Businesses Isn’t Popular

(16:52) Do You Need to Be an Expert to Buy a Business?

(17:41) The Importance of Deal Making

(21:48) Why Deals Go Wrong

(23:57) An Example of a Bad Deal

(26:08) The Success Rate of Buying Small Businesses

(31:50) Seller Financing

(32:47) Finding Small Business Opportunities

(35:33) Why Terms Are More Important Than Price

(36:22) Playing the Right Games

(43:37) Diversifying Investments

(44:29) Points & Miles: A Side Benefit to Owning Businesses

(50:08) Where & How to Invest Your Time

(55:13) Aiming for Bigger

(59:58) External Financing

(1:03:01) Outsourcing Virtual Assistants

(1:09:45) The TEAM Rule for Relationships

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#118: Serial entrepreneur and bestselling author, Gary Vaynerchuk joins to discuss cultivating happiness by embracing kindness, enhancing self-awareness, and finding a balance between things you love. He and Chris also dig deep into the power of taking ownership of our actions and choices, making amends with people and share tips on raising confident and resilient kids by instilling practical self-esteem.

Gary Vaynerchuk (@garyvee) is the Chairman of VaynerX, CEO of VaynerMedia, CEO of VeeFriends, and a 5-time NYTimes bestselling author. His ability to spot emerging trends, capitalize on opportunities, and build brands online has resulted in a vast media empire spanning multiple industries.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/kindness-gary-vaynerchuk

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Gary’s Ventures: Wine Library | VaynerMedia | Vayner X

Gary’s Books:

Gary’s Song with Snoop Dogg: Please Take a Step Back

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Full Show Notes

((01:13) Gary Vee and The Hustle

(04:27) Cultivating Work Ethic: Can Grit and Tenacity Be Taught or Are They Part Of Your DNA?

(07:33) Mental Habits for a Great Fitness Regime

(11:31) Why Kindness Is So Important

(14:35) Owning Kindness and Asking Why

(16:22) Self Awareness as a Superpower

(18:16) Building Self Awareness

(20:29) Being Accountable: Quickest Indicator of Happiness

(22:50) Inspiration Behind Twelve and a Half: A Taste of the Ingredients

(23:59) Making Amends With People

(24:48) Misconceptions & Assumptions of Gary Vee

(27:22) Chasing Dreams Vs. Facing Reality

(33:26) Finding a Balance Between Things You Love to Mitigate Regret

(36:23) Instilling Practical Self-Esteem in Kids

(38:03) Ways to Compliment Kids

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#117: Author and financial advisor Ben Carlson joins Chris to share insights on the current state of the market. They discuss the impact of aggressive Fed rate hikes and the unintended consequences, including the debt ceiling and regional bank collapses. Ben also shares his expertise on where to park cash, comparing I bonds, high-yield savings, short-term Treasury ETFs. Finally they offer strategies for buying a home and lowering mortgage payments in this high-rate environment.

Ben Carlson (@awealthofcs) is a prominent figure in the financial world, recognized for his popular blog A Wealth of Common Sense that covers a wide range of financial subjects. He is an accomplished author of four books and the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management, where he helps individuals and institutions navigate the complexities of investing and personal finance. He's also the host of one of my favorite podcast's Animal Spirits.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/market-update-ben-carlson

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Resources Mentioned

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Finance Apps

ATH #42: Beating Inflation, Alternative Assets, and Simplifying Your Finances

ATH #91: Die With Zero: Net Fulfillment Over Net Worth

Historical Fed Funds Rates

JP Morgan Study: The Agony & the Ecstasy 3.0

Treasury Direct: I bonds

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

Tesla Auto Loan Spreadsheet

Full Show Notes

(02:26) The Current State of the Markets

(03:41) Reason Behind Aggressive (Unprecedented) Fed Rate Hikes

(05:23) Unintended Consequences: Debt Ceiling and Regional Bank Collapses

(06:54) Chris’s Experience with SVB

(10:03) Next Steps for Average Investors

(11:13) Ben’s Advice to Clients

(14:10) Preparing Personal Finances for Recession

(15:26) The Tech Recession

(21:46) Classifications of Tech Companies

(24:32) The Role of Cash in an Investment Portfolio

(26:33) What Happens When the Rates Drop?

(28:57) The Duration of Current Rates

(30:13) The Use of I Bonds

(31:34) Investing in High Yield Savings vs. Short Term ETFs

(33:47) The Need for an Emergency Fund

(36:13) Exploring Future Employment Opportunities

(37:19) Buying a Home in a High Rate Environment

(40:53) Strategies to Lower Mortgage Payments

(49:11) Maximizing Net Fulfillment

(50:48) Optimizing the Home Buying Experience

(52:53) Auto Loans

(54:12) Credit Unions

(55:00) Student Loans

(55:48) Ways to Estimate Risk and Potential Upside

(57:40) Ben’s Recommendations for Financial Services

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#116: Investor and entrepreneur Sahil Bloom joins Chris to discuss ways of optimizing life through the power of (philosophical) razors. Sahil shares his insights on simplifying the decision-making process to lead a meaningful life filled with optimal outcomes. They explore a range of topics from finding the right people to surround yourself with, seizing rare opportunities, starting conversations, choosing between career paths to expanding your luck surface area and more!

Sahil Bloom (@SahilBloom) is a renowned writer, investor, and an up-and-coming financial personality in the business world. As an advocate for personal growth and financial well-being, he writes The Curiosity Chronicle, a popular weekly newsletter that provides actionable ideas to help build a high-performing, healthy, wealthy life. He also runs a venture fund called SRB Ventures.

Full show notes: https://allthehacks.com/razors-sahil-bloom

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Resources Mentioned

Sahil Bloom: Website | Newsletter | Twitter

Nassim Nicholas Taleb: Skin in the Game

Unconscious Bias Training: Harvard Implicit Association Test

ChatGPT Growth Statistics

All-In Podcast Episode 124

Big Little Feelings

Jeff Bezos Interview with Walter Isaacson

Memento Mori Calendar

Dax Shepherd Clip

ATH #8: Living a Happier Life, Saying No, and Prioritizing Goals with Derek Sivers

All the Hacks Credit Card Links

Full Show Notes

(03:05) All About (Philosophical) Razors

(03:50) Occam's Razor

(05:25) The Optimist Razor

(07:23) Overcoming Unconscious Bias to Find the Right People to Work With

(09:05) Surrounding Yourself With Smart Friends

(11:10) The ChatGPT Growth Curve

(12:48) Separating Investments from The Hype Cycle

(13:59) Deconstructing Crazy Ideas

(19:34) Being Interested vs. Being Interesting

(21:17) Effective Conversation Starters

(24:41) Power Moves To Make a Lasting Impression

(26:13) Hanlon's Razor

(26:26) Making Decisions With Optimal Outcomes

(28:45) Putting Yourself In The Arena

(30:39) Responding To Negative Feedback

(32:22) Choosing Between Two Career Paths

(36:01) Why Cheap Is Not Always Cheaper

(39:04) Seizing Rare Opportunities

(42:00) The Regret Minimizing Framework

(47:35) Performance Coach for Decision Making

(50:47) Expanding Your Luck Surface Area

(51:23) Picking The Right Room For Growth

(56:34) The Time Billionaire Razor

(1:01:31) Fighting The Urge To Keep Up With The Joneses

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#115: Award-winning travel writer, Brandon Presser joins Chris to share the beauty and wonder of Iceland. They discuss everything you need to know to plan the ideal trip, including when to visit, suggested itineraries, cultural norms and social etiquette, top hot springs, waterfalls and hiking destinations, the perfect season to chase the Northern Lights and novelty Icelandic cuisine. Finally, Chris offers tips on how to maximize your points and miles to make your Iceland trip more affordable and enjoyable.

Brandon (@brandpress) is a well-traveled writer who has visited 130+ countries, immersing himself in different cultures and documenting his experiences. He contributes to some of the world's top travel publications and has published over 50 travel guides, including Iceland - Lonely Planet Country Guide, which he wrote after spending six months in the country.

Full show notes: https://allthehacks.com/iceland-brandon-presser

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Brandon Presser: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Website 

Capital Region: Reykjavík | Kópavogur | Hafnarfjörur

Western Region: Borgarnes | Stykkishólmur

Westfjords Region (Brandon's Favorite): Ísafjörður   

• Visit: Dynjandi Waterfall

Northern Region: Akureyri | Mývatn | Húsavík

Eastern Region:

Southern Region: Keflavík | Vík í Mýrdal | Skógar | Þórsmörk | Hvolsvöllur | Hella 

Icelandic Sweet Treats: Hraun | Licorice

Guides: Midgard Adventure

Northern Lights Information: Icelandic Meteorological Office 

Find Up-to-Date Restaurant Recommendations: The Reykjavik Grapevine 

Beyond Iceland:

Flight Distance Tool: Great Circle Mapper

Full Show Notes

(02:55) What Makes Iceland Special

(06:43) Planning a Perfect Trip to Iceland

(08:56) Four Days in Iceland

(10:32) When to Travel to Iceland

(13:33) Iceland's Culture and People

(16:47) Cultural Norms and Social Etiquette

(18:05) Iceland’s Must-See Destinations

(20:47) Exploring Different Regions in Iceland

(28:49) Hiring a Guide in Iceland

(34:41) Chasing Northern Lights

(36:57) Getting Around Iceland: Transportation

(39:00) Flying within Iceland

(40:56) Exploring Reykjavik

(45:37) What to Eat and Drink in Iceland

(47:00) Iceland's Hot Springs Culture

(51:23) More on Reykjavik

(52:18) Learning the Icelandic Language

(58:11) Hidden Gems in Iceland

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#114: Personal finance expert and and author, Erin Lowry joins Chris to discuss the importance of having financial conversations with your parents, including sharing some specific scripts for initiating the discussion. They also cover financial advisors, estate planning, prenups/postnups, lending money to friends and more!

Erin Lowry (@brokemillennialblog), best know for her three-part ‘Broke Millennial’ book series, is on a mission to help millennials navigate the complex world of personal finance, demystifying everything from budgeting and saving to investing and retirement planning. Erin's work has been featured in major publications such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Forbes.

Full show notes: https://allthehacks.com/money-conversations-erin-lowry

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AARP Report: Family Caregivers Provide $600 Billion in Unpaid Care Across the U.S

Seniors & Medicare and Medicaid Enrollees

MIT Age Lab Reports

Financial Advisory Services: XY Planning Network | CFP Board: Let's Make a Plan

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Ramit Sethi’s Podcast: I Will Teach You To Be Rich

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Full Show Notes

(03:09) The Importance of Discussing Finances With Your Parents

(04:52) The Role of Children in Caring for Aging Parents

(07:41) Programs Available for Elderly Parents Struggling Financially

(09:56) Overcoming the Taboo: How Rare Are Money Talks?

(14:26) Approaching Money Conversations With Your Parents

(19:43) Financial Discussion Strategies

(22:49) Bringing in Third Parties: Using Mediators in Financial Discussions

(24:08) Scripts for Talking About Money With Your Parents

(27:39) Understanding Estate Planning

(28:44) Continuing the Conversation: Keeping Money Discussions Alive

(32:06) The Benefits of Working With a Financial Planner

(38:19) Financial Course Correction for Retirees

(41:18) Discussing Pertinent Information With Your Adult Children

(44:13) Advice for Parents

(47:51) Important Financial Documents: Compiling, Sharing, and Keeping Them Up-To-Date

(54:47) Discussing Prenups and Postnups

(1:12:03) Money Talks With Friends: Tips for Having Open Conversations

(1:13:50) Loaning Money to Friends

(1:14:54) Engagement Rings

(1:16:12) Japan Recommendations

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