Living a happy and satisfying life is the pursuit of most people. We all want a good lifestyle. However, choosing the wrong lifestyle for you can have significant financial consequences. On this episode we look at two couples who chose slightly different lifestyles, even though they made the same income, and then compare their financial position after 10 and 30 years. The difference will surprise you!

The Holiday season is upon and us and with it comes the traditional Christmas gift buying season.  On this episode we share some spending tips and ways to think about spending on gifts to make your holiday spending less expensive and your Christmas more enjoyable.

No one plans to die!  In fact, most of us rarely consider it even though each of us will one day pass on.  Perhaps that’s why most people don’t have a plan for what will happen after they die. On this episode of Getting Money Right, we continue our conversation with Dawn Pruchniak, whose husband died unexpectedly, leaving Dawn with the difficult task of having to navigate through all the financial affairs that followed.  Through her story and the book she’s written, you will learn what it takes to get your own affairs in order so that you and your loved ones will be prepared for the future.

No one plans to die!  In fact, most of us rarely consider it even though each of us will one day pass on.  Perhaps that’s why most people don’t have a plan for what will happen after they die. On this episode of Getting Money Right, we speak with Dawn Pruchniak, whose husband died unexpectedly, leaving Dawn with the difficult task of having to navigate through all the financial affairs that followed.  Through her story and the book she’s written, you will learn what it takes to get your own affairs in order so that you and your loved ones will be prepared for the future.

Communication is the foundation of every relationship. In this episode, we are talking with Jeff Tippett, an author, and an expert in persuasive communication. Jeff is passionate about helping people improve their communication. Few subjects are more difficult to communicate about than money. Learning how to work together, avoid manipulation and find agreement, will not only improve your finances but your relationship.

On this episode of Getting Money Right, we’re answering one of our listeners’ questions. Diana Rodriquez asks, “What two or three persons most influenced your view of money and what resources have you read or/and studies that has added to that view?”

The path to reaching financial freedom is to build enough wealth to produce enough income so that you no longer have to work to provide for all your needs.  On this episode of Getting Money Right, we break down a few key wealth indicators that you can use to ensure you reach your own financial independence.

Today, regardless of where you live, there’s a good chance you need a vehicle to get to where you’re going.  Therefore, auto insurance is something that you need to understand, because the cost can be significant, especially in the long term. On this episode we break down auto insurance so you are better prepared next time your policy needs renewing.

Managing our money to ensure financial well-being and a secure retirement is important to all of us. On today’s episode we’re talking with Darryl Lyons. He’s an author, a personal finance expert and an ambitious entrepreneur. Darryl’s San Antonio, Texas company PAX Financial Group is an Inc 5000 “Fastest Growing Company” and a “Best Place to Work.” His work and his passion have allowed Darryl to also give back to his community. Darryl’s latest mission is to help redefine retirement where we no longer think of retiring but rather pivot into the next chapter of life with purpose.

We’ve probably all had a coach at some point in our life, one that made us work harder, get stronger, or faster. And although we may not have enjoyed the drills and the hard work he or she pushed us to do, we were grateful for their help because it was a benefit to us. In the same sense, a financial coach can be a tremendous benefit to you and your financial well-being.