KTs Money Matters

“You have to ask yourself are all these sites actually helping me find the best flight for me.” - KT

In this episode, KT discusses:

Not all travel sites are created equalWhat to consider before you book your next tripTravel discounts may come with a high costKey Takeaways:

Sometimes it pays to pay a little extraBundling is the keyDon’t fall for the all the extra add-onsWhy Tuesdays and Saturdays matter when travelingClick here to reach KT 

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In this episode, KT discusses:

The importance of economic take.Protecting your credit.Getting smarter with your everyday spending.Look at your income and then look at how you’re going to manage your expenses. 

Key Takeaways:

Look at what the financial numbers mean to you, not just what the numbers are.Freezing, then unfreezing, your credit isn’t as difficult as people make it seem.Premium gas versus regular unleaded gas.If you can’t afford the 4-year car loan, you probably can’t afford the car. 

"Sometimes it’s just small changes that you make along the way that can actually drive the biggest change. " — KT Thomas

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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

Show Notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

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In this episode, KT and prior guests discuss:

Year end review and new year resolutions.Deciding what matters most to you at different times in your life.Being on the right ladder.How to be one of 3/10 businesses that succeed.Creating and consistently executing a plan – either personal or business – with specific, measurable goals. 

Key Takeaways:

Having a drive and a supportive team behind you will lead you to success.It’s better to be on the bottom of the right ladder, then the middle of the wrong ladder.You may be in a rut, but you aren’t stuck. There are opportunities, you may just need someone to help you get your wheels spinning.Commit to the habit of business development.Go for the thing that will change your tomorrows for the positive. 

"I realized nobody’s going to move me forward, I actually have to do something. I have to make a change." — Tammy Symons

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

Show Notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

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In this episode, KT and Jennifer D discuss:

        Making the decision to change careers to achieve fulfillment.         The effects if mindset in making choices that guide our lives.         Uplifting people to help them be courageous and take risks.         Investing money into non-profit and investing in your community in a sustainable way.   

Key Takeaways:

        Taking care of your mind, body and spirit keeps you focused, especially in a career you love.         Having an adventurous spirit when going out into our lives makes us more open to opportunities.          It’s important for women to highlight their aspirations and successes to set examples for younger women.         Look at your community and invest in the areas where you can make a difference."An adventure spirit can be infused in every decision we make in our lives." — Jennifer D 

Connect with Jennifer D:

Instagram: @wildadventurouslife   

Facebook: @wildadventurouslife   

Website: www.wildadventurouslife.com

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

Show Notes by Podcastologist: Laura Gray 

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In this episode, KT and Karil discuss:

         What entrepreneurs have in common.         The phases of starting and growing a business.         Understanding where your market is before you go all in on your business.         Different types of investors.Key Takeaways:

         You have to be willing to fail – if you don’t try it, you will never succeed.         You learn more from your failures than you do from your successes.         Get as much feedback as possible at all stages of your start up.         Money is more than green."I really believe in entrepreneurship and I feel like it’s the future of our country." — Karil Reibold

Connect with Karil Reibold:

LinkedIn: Karil Reibold

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

Show Notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

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In this episode, KT discusses:

9 easy steps to better manage your finances.The importance of organizing your mail and financial information.Taking care of your bills and upgrading your cyber-security.Where to keep your physical money.Key Takeaways:

Open your mail when you have time to read it, then read it.Take proper care in disposing of your mail.Use phrases that make sense to you as your password – but don’t use the same password for everything.Don’t click on links in emails asking for personal information. Go on the website itself and check there."Keep a checklist of bills and when they are due.”— KT Thomas

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

Show Notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

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In this episode, KT and Tammy Symons discuss:

Planning for winter recreation and spending.Knowing the type of person you are, what you like to do and don’t like to do, and how often you will do those things.Buying verses renting your equipment.Doing your research ahead of time instead of winging it on your trip. 

Key Takeaways:

Don’t just assume the season pass is the best option, especially if you will only be going once or twice during the year.Buy your season passes early, you will often get additional benefits.Consider packing your food to save money on meals.Make your trip fit your financial life – set the money aside as part of your budget. 

"Plan ahead of time, think about it the spring prior, and you can save a ton of money and guarantee a fun winter.”  — Tammy Symons

Connect with Tammy Symons:

Website: www.newdaysolutions.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 603-758-1101

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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In this episode, KT and Tammy Symons discuss:

Balancing your investments.Knowing your objective, your comfort level with risk, and the timeframe of your money.Dollar cost averaging.How your instincts might lead you astray in finances. 

Key Takeaways:

Buying low and selling high will not always make you money.Money you need now should be invested differently than money you need for retirement several years down the line.Good, professional investors are wrong about 30% of the time – you’re going to buy some things that don’t work out.Fear makes people hurt more than greed. 

"Keep in check with your overall visions." — Tammy Symons

Connect with Tammy Symons:

Website: www.newdaysolutions.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 603-758-1101

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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In this episode, KT discusses:

The sound bullets of FIRE – the hot new topic in financial planning.How the perspective on lifestyle has changed spending over the years.How the economic climate effects the rising generations.Who is retiring at 50 and why.Key Takeaways:

Sometimes things fall apart, and if you’re not careful, you can fall apart too.Don’t get too far ahead of yourself financially.People tend to spend more money in the first few years of retirement than they did when they workedThere’s nothing wrong with living lean with no debt and saving like crazy, but early retirement doesn’t have to be the end goal of financial independence. 

"Ask yourself, if you were 50 and you weren’t working, what would you do?" — KT Thomas

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 

Show Notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

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In this episode, KT discusses:

What the Lifetime Customer Value number is.How technology has allowed companies to know who is valuable to them over time.The types of shoppers and how companies see those individuals.Ways to increase your customer value score.Key Takeaways:

What type of a shopper are you? A grinder or a loyal shopper?If you are a hassle, your customer value score will decrease.Nobody knows what the algorithm is for the customer value score for any particular company.It’s not just about what the company values, it’s also about what you value."When the day is done what you want to decide is what do you value?" — KT Thomas

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

Show Notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

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