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I commonly hear people say that renting is a waste of money. But is this actually true?

On today's episode, I explore whether renting is truly a waste of money or if there is real value to be gained.

Blog Post: Is Renting A Waste Of Money?

My friend Maisy McIntosh lost her mother to alcohol at age 8. Similarly, my father was never in own my life because of his addiction to crack cocaine.

Maisy and I sit down for an open and honest discussion about our lives and share our thoughts on generational curses. We have a lot of experience in this area given our unique pasts, so press play to hear what we have to say!

Blog Post: How To Break Generational Curses

When Gavin Diaz and his wife took their honeymoon to Tahiti, they did so in style by staying at a 5-star hotel for free. They were able to save $8,000 on the hotel alone thanks to credit card rewards.

On today's episode, Gavin and I discuss how the every day person can have amazing experiences through travel - with almost no out of pocket costs thanks to credit card rewards.

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We all love our credit cards. Many financial gurus even tout the plethora of wonderful benefits that come along with them. But what's often buried in the discussion on credit cards is all of the ways they are bad for the economy and consumers alike.

This episode will shed light on that issue by covering 5 objective reasons why credit cards are bad for the economy and the everyday person.

Blog Post: Credit Cards Cause Harm To The Economy & To Consumers

Are Credit Card Rewards Worth It? Simply put, hell no!

Rewards credit cards aren't worth it and in fact, they are devised as the lure that leads consumers into the credit card debt trap.

Blog Post: The Credit Card Rewards Trap

Guilt after spending. We've all been there at least once and it's not something that any of us really enjoy. That said, I've recently had a major aha moment after realizing that I've finally landed in the position of having nearly all guilt free spending in my life.

Now that I'm here, I can say that this is truly a wonderful place to be in. It's so great that I hope many others can reach nirvana along with me. For my part, I'll use this episode to discuss how you can achieve guilt free spending and have maximum satisfaction with every purchase.

Blog Post: The Joys Of Guilt Free Spending

When it comes to your finances, you may be wondering where you should be financially at age 35. This is a great question to ask because 35 is truly the age of maturity. In this episode, we will dive into the specifics of where you should be in terms of net worth, savings, and other important milestones at age 35.

Blog Post: Where Should I Be Financially At Age 35?

Earning a 6 figure income is no small feat. If you've landed in this fortunate financial position, you may wonder how much your 6 figures is actually worth in terms of the lifestyle it will grant you in the real world.

In this episode, I'll discuss the true value of 6 figures and ways you can maximize this wonderful income if you are one of the lucky few to earn at this level.

Blog Article: How Much Is 6 figures? It's A Lot Less Than You Think

It's perfectly reasonable to marry someone who has debt. That said, this is not a decision to take lightly and you should carefully think through the bigger picture.

In this episode I'll discuss relevant factors to be considered in determining if it is worth marrying someone with debt.

There are some major pitfalls that everyone should avoid along the path of financial success. This episode covers the 7 things you should never do with your money so you can be sure to get the absolute most out of every dollar you earn.

Blog Post: 7 Things You Should Never Do With Your Money