Learn about the current debt problem in America, why you don't need debt, and how to get out of debt.

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Josiah - @baconbagel_ak
Kelly - @jellybagel_ak

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Average personal debt per American in 2019
Median American household income in 2019
Average debt balances by age group in 2019
Debt Snowball
Financial Peace University

Published 1/12/2021

Learn why budgeting matters, where to make your budget, and how to make a budget no matter the time frame (monthly, weekly, quarterly, etc.).

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Josiah - @baconbagel_ak
Kelly - @jellybagel_ak

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Paper Budget format template
Excel Budget format template
Google Sheets format template
Every Dollar budgeting app

Published 1/7/2021

Learn why finances are important, how they affect everything you do, and what we'll be talking about over the coming episodes in the finance series.

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Josiah - @baconbagel_ak
Kelly - @jellybagel_ak

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Florida Lottery winners
NFL Statistics
Warren Sapp
#1 Cause of Divorce
Retail Therapy Statistic
Retirement Fund & Emergency Savings Statistics
Average Monthly Income in America

Published 1/5/2021

Join Josiah and Kelly Nagel as we escape the 9-5 and begin our journey as entrepreneurs in the last frontier, the great state of Alaska.

Question of the day: Would you rather have Christmas tree tinsel for hair OR… have fingernails that light up like Christmas lights?

In this episode we discuss:

• Business News
  • New York online purchase tax
• Business Ventures
  • Side Hustle - Ways you can start, today, making money on the side

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New York Online Purchase tax
How to Start a Profitable Side Hustle

Published 12/16/2020

Join Josiah and Kelly Nagel as we escape the 9-5 and begin our journey as entrepreneurs in the last frontier, the great state of Alaska.

Question of the day: Would you rather live in a giant gingerbread house OR… ride on the Polar Express?

In this episode we discuss:

• Business News
  • Santa Zoom Sessions
  • Amazon's New Markets
  • Amazon's 2 Pizza Rule

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Santa Zoom Sessions
Amazon New Markets
Amazon's 2 Pizza Rule

Published 12/09/2020

Join Josiah and Kelly Nagel as we escape the 9-5 and begin our journey as entrepreneurs in the last frontier, the great state of Alaska.

Question of the day: Would you rather have to loudly sing the chorus of “Jingle Bells” every time you walk into a room for a week OR… have to wear a Santa suit in public every day for a week?

In this episode we discuss:

• Business Tip:  Diversify and Pivot
• It is the start of the Christmas Season!
  • Somers in Alaska on YouTube
  • Website to download the Random Acts of Christmas Kindness Calendar

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Pizza Kits
Somers in Alaska on YouTube
Random Acts of Christmas Kindness Calendar

Published 12/02/2020

Join Josiah and Kelly Nagel as we escape the 9-5 and begin our journey as entrepreneurs in the last frontier, the great state of Alaska.

Question of the day: Would you rather be a wizard or be a ninja?

In this episode we discuss:

• Alaska News:  Bear was hit by an airplane in Juneau
• Business Tip:  Quality vs Quantity
• Happy Thanksgiving!  Trivia Game

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Bear was hit by an airplane in Juneau
Thanksgiving Trivia Game

Published 11/25/2020

Join Josiah and Kelly Nagel as we escape the 9-5 and begin our journey as entrepreneurs in the last frontier, the great state of Alaska.

Question of the day: Would you want to be attacked by 2 full-grown tigers or be attacked by 70 house cats?

In this episode we discuss:

• Alaska News: This week in AK history and how this event has affected the Alaskan economy
• Recommendations: Get organized!
• Business Shout-Out: New Hope Compassionate Ministries (Anchorage)

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New Hope Compassionate Ministries (Anchorage)
Buy a New Hope Compassionate Ministries short sleeve T-Shirt,  long sleeve T-Shirt,  or sweatshirt

Published 11/18/2020

Join Josiah and Kelly Nagel as we escape the 9-5 and begin our journey as entrepreneurs in the last frontier, the great state of Alaska.

In this episode we discuss:

• Lessons Learned: Does Josiah have a researching problem? While, Kelly & her sister think outside the mailbox
• Financial Tips: How much money do you need? Budgeting off your minimums
• Misconceptions About Business: Price Gouging

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To get a rough idea for your income tax check out smartasset
Texas law from the Attorney General's website regarding price gouging in the state of Texas

Published 11/11/2020

Join Josiah and Kelly Nagel as we escape the 9-5 and begin our journey as entrepreneurs in the last frontier, the great state of Alaska.

In this episode we discuss:

• Alaska News- Tiger got out of the AK Zoo & train between AK, Canada, and Lower 48
• Historic Business- Gold Rush
• Business Tips - How to get a business idea

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Ask Jeeves
Tiger out of the AK Zoo
Train between AK, Canada, & Lower 48 - July 2020 Article, Sept 2020 Article, July 2019 Article
Gold Rush businessman
Knit Bug Patterns

Published 11/4/2020