KTs Money Matters

In this episode KT and Jeanna discuss:

 ·      The disconnect between employers and candidates·      Why many Millennials struggle during one-on-one job interviews·      LinkedIn’s role in job recruitment Key Takeaways: ·      Each generation in the workplace communicates differently·      The best time to find a job is when you don’t need a job·      The art of getting yourself ready for your next job Quote: “Your career is always evolving. It’s really critical that you think about your career holistically.” – Jeanna McGinnis To find out more about Mentor Happy and projectU click here. Click here to reach KT See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TVConnect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money 

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In this episode KT discusses:

 ·      All the fees you pay and don’t think about·      What industries are the biggest fee predators·      The fees you can and can’t change Key Takeaways: ·      The average American family spends $3,400/year on fees ·      Pick a category a month to focus on·      The trick behind “drip pricing”  Quote: “When the day is done, this is your money you’re simply just giving away for the right to go fast. You can decide how much speed you want to buy.” – KT  Click here to reach KT See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TVConnect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money 

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In this episode KT discusses:

 ·      The Fear Continuum ·      Option Strategies for Investors·      What Summer Does to the Markets Key Takeaways: ·      The different ways to own stock·      Don’t own a stock until “the very end”·      Watch out for “building fear”  Quote: “We all understand the market is a series of ups and downs, except we all really love the ups and nobody really likes the downs.” – KT  Click here to reach KT See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TVConnect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money 

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In this episode KT and Ashley discuss:

 ·      The importance of social media marketing·      Having a social media strategy·      Where to focus your social media efforts Key Takeaways: ·      The five biggest mistakes of social media·      Results take time·      Consistency over frequency   Quotes: “Often times people think social media will get you more sales, grow your business instantly, but really social media is just one piece of the marketing pie.”- Ashley “Twenty-five years ago, you could start a business by hanging a sign, maybe putting an ad in the church bulletin and working hard. Those days are gone. If you’re not out from behind your desk, they’re not going to find you.” – KT Reach Ashley at [email protected]Grab your free content calendar here.  Click here to reach KTSee KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TVConnect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money 

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In this episode KT discusses:

 ·      What a unicorn company actually is·      If unicorns are actually “rare”·      Unicorn hype reminiscent of 1990s .com boom  Key Takeaways: ·      Market value ≠ Profitability ·      The pros and cons of companies going public·      The difference between Lyft and Pinterest’s IPO strategies   Quote: “I know there are unicorn hunters out there. What I would say to you is just be careful and make sure you’re not buying a heard of horses.”- KT Click here to reach KT See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TVConnect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money 

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In this episode KT discusses:

 ·      The state of the real estate market·      Advice for buyers·      Advice for sellers Key Takeaways: ·      The power of the Home Equity Loan·      What today’s home buyers and Gen X have in common·      Don’t get Real Estate FOMO  Quote: “(Young Homebuyers) think about financial stability, choice and flexibility in their lives, they think about managing overall costs, they want to be able to change if it’s not working.” - KT

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Show Notes: In this episode KT discusses:

 ·      Success with photographer and entrepreneur Raya Al-Hashmi ·      Finding your drive·      Adopting the “there’s no plan B” mindset Key Takeaways: ·      Remove the layers to find your authentic life·      How to find your “light”·      Artists need to figure out what they are worth  Quote: “If you want to reach heights of success, you have to commit to moving forward in a way that feels authentic and real to you.” – Raya Al-Hashmi Connect with Raya through her website and Instagram. Click here to reach KT See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TVConnect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money 

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In this episode KT discusses:

• Her take on Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s student debt relief plan

 • Event vs. Education

 • The hidden cost of college you don’t think about

Key Takeaways:

• Americans have $1.4 trillion in student debt

 • Big colleges have tax-exempt status

 • Parents share some of the debt blame

Quote: “The root of the problem is college tuition has been growing at twice the rate of inflation for more than 25 years.” – KT

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In this episode, KT and Joe Neff from New Day Solutions discuss:

• Short term vs. long term goals

• Finding your “monthly nut”

• Enjoying the fruits of your labor

Key Takeaways:

• Start with the basics

• Find ways to gamify savings

• The importance of tracking every dollar

“It’s time to take inventory and see where all the bodies are buried. Who owes what. How much does it cost? How much are you paying in interest? How much is your take-home pay really?” – KTClick here to reach KT

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In this episode, KT discusses: Going through the financial “Junk Drawer” How “financial life” slows down in the spring Taking a “minimalist” look at your finances Key Takeaways: Know how the new tax laws affected you A $2,000 tax refund might be too much The simple trick to keep your financial paperwork in order Quote:…In this episode, KT discusses:

Going through the financial “Junk Drawer”How “financial life” slows down in the springTaking a “minimalist” look at your financesKey Takeaways:

Know how the new tax laws affected youA $2,000 tax refund might be too muchThe simple trick to keep your financial paperwork in orderQuote: “Spring is a time to tidy up your life and make it simpler. The same is true for your money.” – KT

Click here to reach KT

See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TV

Connect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/

Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money

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