Money Curious

Money Curious

By Laura & EssienBusinessInvesting
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Money Curious episodes

  • 43. $100K Milestone Achieved!
    "The first $100k is a b*!#% but you gotta do it." - Charlie Munger
    We finally did it! When we started this podcast we promised that we would be very transparent about our own financial journeys. This month we want to talk about a very important milestone: $100,000 net worth. It's been a very long road to get here and we recognize that we both have a VERY long journey ahead of us, but this is still very exciting! This just proves that everything that we're doing is working so far and headed in the right direction. In this week's episode, we'll share with you guys what our portfolios look like and what the key factors were in achieving a six-figure net worth at an early age. There's going to be a lot to relate to in this one and a lot of gems that you'll be able to take away for your own life. You won't want to miss it!
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    30 min
  • 42. The BRRRR Strategy with Adam The Investor

    Our first guest of season 2, is Adam Craig, a real estate investor based out of Cleveland, OH. After earning a B.A. in finance from Kent State University, Adam began to peruse his passion for real estate investing. Since 2013, Adam has closed more than 70 deals and accumulated a rental portfolio topping 8 million dollars in residential and commercial real estate. 

    In this episode, Adam shares his experiences utilizing the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) strategy to expand his RE portfolio and lessons he's learned in his nine and a half years as an investor.

    Follow Adam on Instagram: @adamtheinvestor

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    45 min
  • Season 2 Trailer

    Welcome to a new season of the Money Curious Podcast! Get to know the hosts, Laura and Essien, and have a casual chat with them on everything money. Take a quick listen to check out what's in store for future content. Have questions? Reach out to us at [email protected].

    3 min
  • 41. Goodbye 9-5 and Hello Freedom By FI

    Taking a big leap from the safety net of a 9 to 5 job into entrepreneurship can be so scary! Our guests today are Izzy and Tommy from @freedombyfi. They are one of the few people that trusted their guts and took a leap of faith into the entrepreneurship world. In this episode we talk about the ins and outs of their business and how they were able to prepare themselves to take on this journey. We also talk about their debt pay down journey, how they discovered the FIRE movement, and their big plans for the future!

    Follow Izzy and Tommy on Instagram: @freedombyfi

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    41 min
  • 40. All About Stocks and Financial Literacy with Godfred Baafi

    Have you ever been in massive amounts of debt and had no idea how to get out of it? Does that journey seem impossible? Baafi was in a similar situation coming out of school with $150,000 of debt! After school he was on a mission to pay this off so he could live his best life. Through that journey he learned more about himself and educate himself on financial literacy. After 3 long years, he was able to pay off ALL of his debt and start investing in the stock market. He has had so much success in building a six figure stock portfolio and becoming debt free, all while in his twenties, that now he is committed to helping others do the same thing through his platform @Blacktycoontalk. Get ready for some gems in this episode!

    Follow Baafi on Instagram: @Blacktycoontalk

    Follow Baafi on Twitter: @TycoonTalk_

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    51 min
  • 39. From Blackjack Player to Investor and Financial Coach with Chris Hanna

    With less than 24 hours after graduating college, Chris Hanna began traveling the country counting cards as a professional blackjack player. Woah! Two years later, he worked 5 simultaneous gig-jobs to continue pursuing his dreams as an entrepreneur. Today, Chris brings all his experiences to financial coaching by helping UFC fighters and entrepreneurs manage their money to gain peace of mind, spend more time doing what they love, and build wealth with confidence. Join us in this episode to learn the difference between gambling vs investing and how to build 3 powerful financial habits to improve your life.

    Follow Chris Hanna on:

    • Instagram: @chrisallenhanna
    • Website: chrisallenhanna.com

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      32 min
    • 38. Real Estate vs Stocks - Pros & Cons

      Real Estate and Stocks are the some of the most common assets that people can choose to invest in. But which one is better? Or a better question is, which one is better for YOU? Well, look no further as we get into a showdown between the two big players of the finance game! They both have great attributes that make them lucrative investments for everyone, but they also come with their fair share of risk as well. Today we'll cover a few of those characteristics that come with each. If you ever want to invest, but not sure which one to get started with, here is a great place to start!

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      31 min
    • 37. Lessons Learned After Discovering Financial Independence

      Join us in our last episode of 2021 as we share our biggest lessoned learned since discovering Financial Independence (FI). We cover misconceptions and new realizations that broke down those views and gave us the opportunity to kickstart our journeys. Here are the misconceptions we breakdown, and we hope can shatter these too:

      • You need A LOT of money to retire early
      • Rich and wealthy are the same thing
      • All debt is bad debt
      • You can only access your wealth/money at retirement
      • The best way to save is to pinch every penny
      • You can only get rich if you save your money and not risk it

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        See you in 2022! 

        28 min
      • 36. Back To Basics: Just Got A New Raise Or Promotion...Now What?

        Got a promotion? Raise? New job? Great! All of this comes with more opportunity, recognition, and validation that you're on the right track! But what else does this come with? Money. Hopefully with this new opportunity you're going to be getting a higher pay. Now the question is, what are you supposed to do with all of that money? Don't worry because we have just recently been through this. In this week's episode, we'll describe how we like to think about this new raise and how to approach our finances. We'll provide an easy framework that will help you get the most out of the extra money you have coming in, so you can watch your wealth grow!

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        28 min
      • 35. Stock Trading Made Simple with Kenneth Suna from TradeInvestSimplify
        From pro wrestler, to line cook, to gym trainer and now full-time stock trader, Kenneth Suna joins us this week to discuss stock trading. Kenneth is a self-taught trader and learned his way to create this income stream through reading and experience. He uses the concept of minimalism to trade, invest, and simplify the crazy world of the stock market. Kenneth covers day trading, swing trading, and shares great advice on how to get started!
        Follow Kenneth on TikTok or Instagram at TradeInvestSimplify
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        39 min

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      Personal finance can seem overwhelming and complicated. And guess what? It is for us too! Join us as we learn about what it takes to achieve financial independence.