We all know people that are givers and takers.  Do you know what a Matcher is?  And what type of reciprocity style are you?  This week we will talk about each type and which ones are the most successful. Key takeaways:

• 5-minute favors
• Ask for help
• Give in "chunks" 
• Do favors

We all know people that are givers and takers.  Do you know what a Matcher is?  And what type of reciprocity style are you?  This week we will talk about each type and which ones are the most successful.   Key takeaways:

• Definition of Takers, Givers & Matchers
• Which ones are more successful at work
• Selfless & Otherish givers
• Tips for being a successful giver

Retirees can often feel lost after retiring.  They lose structure, identity, purpose, power and relationships during retirement. But your best years can be the ones ahead. You just need to know where to look. Key takeaways:

• Engage with people of all ages
• Stand up for what you believe in
• Make a difference in someone else's life
• Follow the dreams you didn't have to before

People in their 20s can think they are not financially stable enough to start investing.  They may have student debt, low salaries, or just don't know how to start.  The advantages to start young are significant though. Key takeaways:

• Time gives you the power of compounding
• You can take more risk with years of earning ahead of you
• Take advantage of tech savvy resources for investing and learn from your successes and failures
• Invest in yourself by learning advanced skills that can earn you more money

Many people would like to be more active in managing their budget and financial plan.  With all the advice and options available however, this can seem overwhelming.  In this 2-part series, we will share some tips to on how to get started. Key takeaways:

• Pay yourself first
• Check your credit score
• Organize your financial records
• Start spending less money

Many people would like to be more active in managing their budget and financial plan.  With all the advice and options available however, this can seem overwhelming.  In this 2-part series, we will share some tips to on how to get started. Key takeaways:

• Start with the end in mind
• Know where your money goes
• Make monthly deposits into an investment account
• Know your expenses

Our life is full of decisions.  You can take the same action, but you can do it out of fear or faith.  Fear is self-focused, while faith is God-focused.  Are you making decisions based on fear or faith? Key takeaways:

• Reflect on your decisions and ask yourself if you are responding in fear or faith
• Fear is about security and control, faith is about trust and obedience
• Fear is timid, faith is bold
• Fear or faith have actual neurological impact on your brain (Dr. Caroline Leaf)

In this final segment of our 3-part series, we discuss how mentally strong people avoid negative habits that undermine their strength and peace. You can develop healthy ways of thinking, creating mental muscle, that brings you more peace. Key takeaways:

• Perfection is a hard task master
• Holding grudges and unforgiveness hurts YOU
• Material possessions don't satisfy your needs
• We need to admit when we need help

It is important to have a "decumulation" plan for your Retirement assets.  Many people don't realize these missteps can negatively impact how long your money will last in retirement.  Listen in to find out how to avoid these mistakes. Key takeaways:

• Pay attention to taxability of your withdrawals
• Are you claiming Social Security too soon
• Use ROTH funds last unless you use them to balance a high tax year

How do you keep inner peace in times of turmoil? This week we continue our 3-part series on how mentally strong people have learned to have confidence that they can handle what life brings their way. Key takeaways:

• Comfortable vs challenging
• The victim mentality
• Trying to impress people