Everyday Money Show

Did the Coronavirus pandemic open your eyes to the fact that you have work to do when it comes to your finances? If you're like many Americans, you're trying to beef up your emergency fund and reel in your spending. We are all just doing our best to survive and get through this crazy stage. On this episode, we're joined by financial advisor, Stephanie McCullough to discuss money survival skills. Stephanie has a great perspective on digging deep, being honest with yourself, and finding answers that work for you!

Also on this episode is short segment to answer the question of the day. With the stock marketing shedding almost 35% from all-time highs, many Americans are wondering, is now a good time to invest in the stock market? Jason gives his answer at the end of the episode! 

Have you ever wondered whether you REALLY need a financial advisor? If you've asked yourself that question before, you're not alone! Why would I spend money to have someone help me with my money?

On this episode, we're joined by Joe Saul-Sehy from the Stacking Benjamins Podcast. Joe is a former financial advisor who spent 16 years helping everyday people make sense of their money. Today, he's here with us to help answer the question: Do I Really Need a Financial Advisor? Joe makes a great case for finding the right financial advisor for YOU.

Also on this episode is a short segment on dealing with your investments during market volatility. 

On this episode, we're joined by Tyson Koska, founder of On Trajectory. He's here to teach us about On Trajectory and to share the story of how he turned his drive to solve a problem into a financial planning tool for the masses.

On Trajectory is a financial planning website that helps everyday people plan for their financial future. Unlike many financial planning tools, On Trajectory takes into account a variety of variables and can accommodate a wide range of complexities.

Uncertainties surrounding money and the future can often leave us stressed and can actually rob us of our peace of mind. Tyson was determined to create a tool that would minimize the uncertainty. He was ultimately driven to find a financial planning tool that would let him see 50 years in the future, and to provide peace of mind. Tyson originally created the tool for himself, but after he realized how good it made him feel to see his financial trajectory, he decided to share his tool with the public.

Also on this episode: How to talk about money with your spouse or significant other. 3 tips for getting on the same page, financially. 

Budgeting is fundamental to achieving your financial goals. No matter which way you look at it, you have to find a way to make sure your money ends up exactly where you want it to be. Doing this requires some discipline and an overarching plan.

For many, budgeting is a crucial piece of their debt-payoff story. On the other hand, budgeting is just as important to building long-term wealth, and turning your net worth from a negative to a positive.

Budgets get a bad rap. Budgets are often view as restrictive, rather than freeing. Furthermore, many people don't know where to get started. The reality is, budgets help to give us peace of mind and the freedom to spend money on the things we value. 

On this episode, we're joined by Ashely Patrick, founder and CEO of Budgets Made Easy. She's here to share how she CRUSHED $45,000 in debt, and tips for anyone looking to make budgeting easy.

We also do a segment on a common question - 'How Much House Can I afford?'

This week we're talking about parenting and teaching our kids about money. Setting a strong financial foundation for our kids can have a profound impact on their financial decisions and circumstances later in life. To help us out, we're joined by financial literacy expert, John Lanza.

John is the author of the book The Art of Allowance and also has a fun cartoon show for kids called Money Mammals. John has some excellent tips for parents looking to start teaching their kids about money, and how to save, spend and give. 

Are you looking to make a little extra money? Are you looking to make a lot of extra money? This episode is all about making extra money from your hobby. In the case of our guest, Marc, he's made over 1 million dollars from his hobby! 

Marc is the founder of Vital Dollar and a number of other blogs. Through his ventures and entrepreneurial spirit, Marc has built successful online businesses and sold them for a pretty penny. On this episode, he teaches us how we can do the same. 

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? This episode is for you!

Ali Boone is the owner of Hipster Investments, a former rocket scientist and is here this week to share how she made the transition from 'corporate America', designed her lifestyle and profited. 

We also cover the importance of mindset, turn-key real estate investments and a good article from Forbes about Finnish culture!

What is the universal truth when it comes to saving money and making better money decision? Listen to find out!

This week, Lorraine Ell, CEO of Better Money Decisions and author of Bozos, Monsters, and Whiz-Bangs: Bad Advice from Financial Advisors and How To Avoid It, joins us for a fun discussion about money and life. 

Lorraine is an advocate for living the life you want and shares some great tips for bringing that hope to reality!

The first real estate themed episode on the Everyday Money Show! Chris Prefontaine joins us to discuss purchasing a property on terms and why his approach to real estate can protect you from unwanted risks.

Chris has over 25 years of experience in the real estate trenches and wants to help you be successful with real estate. Whether you're a first time home buyer or looking for an investment property, this episode will introduce you to a unique approach to real estate. 

Have you ever wondered how much you will actually need to save for retirement? I think we all have and that question is difficult to answer because so many variables come into play. 

On this episode, Fritz, an early retiree, and founder of The Retirement Manifesto, shares why he chose to pad his (early) retirement nest egg beyond what many would consider to be "enough".