Before parenthood, I was a financial planner, deeply passionate about helping clients achieve financial success. But everything changed when my son Liam arrived in 2019.

Time became my most precious currency, and my perspective on financial decisions shifted.

Now, as a money boss parent, my mission is to share my journey—the triumphs, the struggles, and the invaluable lessons learned—to help you make the best financial choices for your family, today and tomorrow.

Join me for the relaunch of my podcast, and together let's explore personal finance, parenting strategies, and the art of balancing the present and the future.

Anna's Takeaways:

• Intro (00:00)
• My Business Was My Baby Until (00:17)
• I Want To Share (1:23)
• Get Ready For An Incredible Journey (2:28)

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 Money Boss Parents! Welcome to Anna's Money Boss Parent podcast, your go-to resource for mastering money management while raising a family. Join me as we explore practical tips, expert insights, and inspiring stories to help you achieve financial success and create a brighter future for your loved ones. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show to support our mission of empowering parents like you to take charge of their finances and build a prosperous life for their families. Let's thrive together on this incredible journey!

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Welcome to the Money Boss Parent Podcast, where I'm your host, Anna Sergunina. As a Certified Financial Planner, devoted mom, savvy business owner, and loving wife, I bring you two decades of financial expertise combined with the joys and challenges of parenthood.

Join me on this journey as we explore the intersection of money and motherhood. From budgeting to investments, we'll have candid conversations that help you master your financial journey.

I started this podcast because, like you, I understand the complexities of raising a family while managing finances. My vision is simple: to empower you to become the money-boss parent you aspire to be.

This podcast is for every parent who wants to create a legacy of financial literacy and success. Subscribe now, engage with our content, and put our discussions into practice. Together, we'll unlock the secrets of effective parenting and financial success.

Join me, Anna Sergunina, on the Money Boss Parent Podcast. It's time to reclaim your financial power, embrace parenthood with confidence, and become the ultimate Money Boss Parent.

Welcome to a special milestone episode of the Money Boss Podcast! Today, I'm stepping into the guest's shoes and sharing my very own money story. Join me as my husband, Yuri, takes on the role of the interviewer, delving into my personal journey and insights in the realm of personal finance.

Originally aired when the podcast hit the 100th-episode mark, this milestone felt significant enough to reshare with you again today as my final legacy episode.

As you consider the legacy, you're crafting for yourself and the world, remember the significance of your money story. It's a constant thread that weaves through the fabric of your life. Tune in to this episode to explore my personal money journey and together, let's continue building our money stories and celebrating each step toward financial empowerment.

Anna's Takeaways:

• Pursuing Finance Career (3:04)
• Misconceptions About Financial Planning (8:29)
• Making Money Mistakes (11:31)
• Spending Your Discretionary Income (14:35)
• Favorite Self Care Practice. (21:58)
• What Do You Value The Most? (24:19)

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 Money Boss Parents! Welcome to Anna's Money Boss Parent podcast, your go-to resource for mastering money management while raising a family. Join me as we explore practical tips, expert insights, and inspiring stories to help you achieve financial success and create a brighter future for your loved ones. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show to support our mission of empowering parents like you to take charge of their finances and build a prosperous life for their families. Let's thrive together on this incredible journey!

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In today's episode, I want to draw your attention to a topic that holds significant importance for parents - opening savings accounts or custodial investment accounts for your children. The landscape of the financial world has evolved since this episode was first recorded in 2021, but the strategies discussed still hold true.

I'll address a common question I often receive: Should you opt for a savings account or an investment account for your child, or perhaps have both?

Listen in to hear me guide you through various ideas and strategies to help you make the best choices for your child's financial future. Whether we're in a high-interest rate environment or nearing the time when your child will need the funds, it's essential to put the excess money to work.

Anna's Takeaways:

• What is a Custodial Account? (1:26)
• How Do You Decide? (4:48)
• Taxes & Taxation (6:33)
• When They Turn 18 (7:50)

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 Money Boss Parents! Welcome to Anna's Money Boss Parent podcast, your go-to resource for mastering money management while raising a family. Join me as we explore practical tips, expert insights, and inspiring stories to help you achieve financial success and create a brighter future for your loved ones. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show to support our mission of empowering parents like you to take charge of their finances and build a prosperous life for their families. Let's thrive together on this incredible journey!

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Welcome back, Money Bosses! As we approach our three-year anniversary and prepare for an exciting relaunch, I'm thrilled to bring you some of the most impactful episodes from the past. These evergreen topics remain relevant and serve as valuable reminders for our continuous growth.

Today, we revisit an episode from the first year of my podcast, where my husband and I celebrated our anniversary by discussing finances as a couple. Whether you're in a long-term relationship or not, exploring money matters together is essential.

While finances can be overwhelming and we often focus on fixing mistakes, let's take this opportunity to celebrate your accomplishments and give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back.

I welcome you to share your feedback with me as I love hearing how you navigate your finances as a couple.

Anna's Takeaways:

• Where Do You Excel In Finances? (2:16)
• The Common Denominator (5:27)
• Same Page About Goals. (7:40)
• Celebrating Anniversaries. (8:52)

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 Money Boss Parents! Welcome to Anna's Money Boss Parent podcast, your go-to resource for mastering money management while raising a family. Join me as we explore practical tips, expert insights, and inspiring stories to help you achieve financial success and create a brighter future for your loved ones. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show to support our mission of empowering parents like you to take charge of their finances and build a prosperous life for their families. Let's thrive together on this incredible journey!

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In today's episode, we are revisiting a popular gem from the archives - Episode 135: "How to Navigate Parenting: From Overwhelmed to Conscious Parenting" with parenting expert Robbin McManne.

As we juggle the responsibilities of work and family, it can be challenging to stay present and connected to our daily lives. Robbin's insights shed light on how to create a smooth transition between work and family time, allowing us to be more intentional and present in each role.

Listen in to learn about Robbin's time-blocking technique, which has helped many of us find a moment of pause amidst the hustle of the day. By consciously transitioning between tasks, we can foster a deeper connection with our loved ones and ourselves.

Anna's Takeaways:

• Being Intentional With Yourself & Your Time (11:54)
• Having A Backup Plan (18:25)
• Dominant Parenting Paradigm (22:05)
• What Does Self Care Mean? (28:42)
• Taking Breaks (32:20)
• Conversation With Your Partner (35:34)
• Money Conversation. (41:58)
• You Don't Have To Be Perfect (44:51)

About Robbin:

Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster and speaker. She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation to their parenting. Robbin is a parenting expert and consultant for the international, personal development app, LiveMORE. Robbin also sits on the Expert Panel for Newsweek Magazine where she contributes to and writes articles related to parenting for the publication. 

Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach. In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family.

It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive. 

Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence. She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process!

In October of 2018 Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats & punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 300,000 copies sold to date.

Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband. You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys. Most importantly, Robbin has changed the way she parents and connects with her sons and is dedicated to helping parents find the same joy, connection and cooperation in their families. 

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 Money Boss Parents! Welcome to Anna's Money Boss Parent podcast, your go-to resource for mastering money management while raising a family. Join me as we explore practical tips, expert insights, and inspiring stories to help you achieve financial success and create a brighter future for your loved ones. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show to support our mission of empowering parents like you to take charge of their finances and build a prosperous life for their families. Let's thrive together on this incredible journey!

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Robbin’s podcast: Parenting Our Future
• Pomodoro Timer
• Parenting For Connection
• BOOK: “Yelling Cure” 

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Website

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In this episode, we challenge the conventional definition of success and explore the concept of defining success on our own terms. My guest today is Wendy Cocke, a highly accomplished engineer and author of the bestselling book "Making Flex Work: Defining Success on Your Own Terms."

With her extensive experience leading global teams in Fortune 500 companies, Wendy recognized the importance of work-life balance, particularly as a working mom. She made a pivotal decision to pursue a flexible work arrangement, and it transformed everything.

Join us as Wendy shares invaluable insights on reframing your professional life and customizing your schedule to achieve harmony in all aspects of your life. If you've ever wondered how to navigate the challenges of customizing your work schedule or are worried about pushback from employers or colleagues, Wendy offers practical advice to empower you on your journey.

Get ready to embrace a fresh perspective on work and life as we dive into Wendy's wisdom.

Anna's Takeaways:

• Financial Planning & Numbers. (03:22)
• How To Evaluate (04:47)
• Value-optimized Work (06:53)
• Not In A Corporate Setting? (09:50)
• Wasting Time? (11:12)
• Leveraging Small Changes (12:34)

About Wendy Cocke:

Wendy Cocke, author of the best-selling book “Making Flex Work: Defining Success on Your Own Terms” is an engineer who spent over 20 years in Fortune 500 companies leading global teams. As a working mother, she began to define success on her own terms about 10 years into her career when Wendy pursued a flexible work arrangement and was told her career would stall. This was not the case, and Wendy now helps individuals and organizations think about work differently.

Connect with Wendy:

Book: https: //www.amazon.com/Making-Flex-Work-Defining-Success/dp/B0B5TDKFYW

Website: https://www.engineeringleadershipsolutions.com/

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In today's heartfelt discussion, we'll delve into the valuable money and life lessons I learned from an extraordinary woman – my mom. Join me as we explore the wisdom she shared about frugality, self-sufficiency, resilience, and generosity.

Let's dive in and uncover the timeless lessons my mom imparted to me.

Anna's Takeaways:

Lesson #1:

Being Creative With Money (01:54)

Frugality As A Way Of Life (03:43)

Lesson #2

Figure It Out For Yourself (07:33)

Lesson #3

Big Family (09:15)

Lesson #4

The Value of Hard Work (10:51)

Do Things Differently (12:41)

What Have Your Parents/Grandparents Taught You? (14:11)

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Finding your passion and achieving financial freedom sounds ideal but how can we make that happen?

Today we're exploring how real estate investment can be a supportive vehicle for your journey to your passion with highly successful real estate investor, entrepreneur, and bestselling author, Hugh Zaretsky.

Brace yourself for a transformative conversation that will ignite your inner drive and guide you towards a path of fulfillment and prosperity, creating a future filled with passion and financial freedom.

Anna's Takeaways:

• Passion Doesn’t Have To Make You Money (8:50)
• How To Invest In Real Estate (11:47)
• Different Reasons We Buy Different Properties (13:33)
• Are We Going After Appreciation Or Cash Flow? (19:37)
• How Do You Start Investing In Real Estate? (22:57)
• Investing In Real Estate Using Your Retirement Accounts (26:57)
• Why You Can’t Buy A Second Home With Your Retirement Account (27:32)

Meet Hugh

Hugh Zaretsky was an IT executive until his wake-up call came on 9/11. Realizing how short life can be, and how important it is to do something you really love. Hugh loves investing in cash-flowing (STR, SFH & Multi-family) properties, businesses, and training entrepreneurs. He is a published author. His book “The Launch Button” is an Amazon bestseller. Hugh has successfully trained over 12,000 real estate investors & entrepreneurs. He is a former Certified Real Estate Continuing Education Instructor in California, Florida, New York, & Texas. Hugh’s other businesses include a private real estate fund and a co hosting business to manage Short Term Rentals for other people. To learn more about Hugh go to www.hughzaretsky.com

Connect with Hugh Zaretsky

Instagram: @hughzwealth

Facebook: @hughzwealth

Book: thelaunchbutton.net

Website: www.eframily.com

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I want to empower you to make informed financial decisions by exploring the timely and important topic of navigating the Debt Ceiling and its potential impact on your personal finances. Discussions surrounding the debt ceiling can create uncertainties, but it's essential to approach this issue with a level-headed perspective. Together, we will dive into insights and practical strategies to help you strengthen your financial resilience in the face of potential market volatility. Join me as we explore the debt ceiling, discuss financial preparedness, and uncover actionable steps to mitigate risks. Let's get started.

Anna's Takeaways:

1. Understanding the Debt Ceiling:

- The debt ceiling refers to the limit set by the U.S. government on its borrowing capacity.

- While it can lead to short-term market volatility, historical resilience of the economy and financial markets provides perspective.

2. Financial Preparedness in Uncertain Times:

- Regardless of the debt ceiling, maintaining a robust financial plan is essential.

- Building an emergency fund and reducing debt contribute to financial resilience during economic fluctuations.

3. Strategies for Mitigating Risk:

- Evaluating cash reserves and considering additional reserves in cash can provide liquidity and stability during market turbulence.

- Diversifying financial holdings, seeking professional advice, and staying informed can help navigate uncertainties effectively.

Remember, while the debt ceiling can create uncertainties, proactive financial planning and informed decision-making contribute to personal financial resilience. By understanding the debt ceiling's implications and implementing sound strategies, you can navigate potential challenges with confidence.

Resources:

How Debt Ceiling impacts your finances

How you can prepare for the debt default

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