Money Mastermind Show

According to TheKnot.com, the average wedding costs more than $30,000. Even more conservative estimates put the average cost of a wedding at more than $20,000. But do you really have to spend that much?

Sandy Smith from Yes, I Am Cheap spent less than $5,000 on her wedding in New York City. She, and the members of our panel, have tips on how to save money on your wedding. You don't need to go into debt to have a great wedding.

https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode55-how-to-save-money-on-your-wedding/

Important issues discussed in this episode:

• Why do people spend so much money on weddings?
• What are the least expensive times to plan your wedding?
• How can you make the most of today's technology to save money on your wedding?
• What are some of the best strategies to save money on your wedding?
• Do you really need to spend tens of thousands of a wedding?

Panelists In This Episode:

• Special guest: Sandy Smith from Yes, I Am Cheap
• Glen Craig | Free From Broke
• Kyle Prevost | Young and Thrifty
• Miranda Marquit | Planting Money Seeds
• Peter Anderson | Bible Money Matters
• Tom Drake | MapleMoney

Everywhere you turn, it seems as though someone is trying to separate you from your hard-earned cash. If you want to keep your money safe, you need to avoid financial scams.

Mark Tan from Thrivent Financial joins us to talk about common scams and how to spot -- and avoid -- them. We also talk about identity theft, how to protect your identity and what to do if your identity is compromised.

Show notes: http://moneymastermindshow.com/episode54/

Some important issues discussed in this episode:

What are the most common financial scams, and how do scammers prey on their victims?

What makes us think that scams are legit?

Tips to help you avoid financial scams in the future

Red flags that indicate you could be looking at a scam or vulnerable to identity theft

Resources mentioned in this episode:

No One Would Listen by Harry Markopolos

Panelists In This Episode:

Special guest: Mark Tan from Thrivent Financial

Glen Craig | Free From Broke

Kyle Prevost | Young and Thrifty

Miranda Marquit | Planting Money Seeds

Peter Anderson | Bible Money Matters

Tom Drake | Canadian Finance Blog

For a quick bio of each of our show participants, head on over to our panelists page. http://moneymastermindshow.com/panelists/

Social Accounts:

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Everywhere you turn, it seems as though someone is trying to separate you from your hard-earned cash. If you want to keep your money safe, you need to avoid financial scams.

Mark Tan from Thrivent Financial joins us to talk about common scams and how to spot — and avoid — them. We also talk about identity theft, how to protect your identity and what to do if your identity is compromised.

https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode54-how-to-avoid-financial-scams/

Some important issues discussed in this episode:

• What are the most common financial scams, and how do scammers prey on their victims?
• What makes us think that scams are legit?
• Tips to help you avoid financial scams in the future
• Red flags that indicate you could be looking at a scam or vulnerable to identity theft

Panelists In This Episode:

• Special guest: Mark Tan from Thrivent Financial
• Glen Craig | Free From Broke
• Kyle Prevost | Young and Thrifty
• Miranda Marquit | Planting Money Seeds
• Peter Anderson | Bible Money Matters
• Tom Drake | MapleMoney

You're in your 20s and just figuring it out. One of the most important things you can do is get on the right track with your money.

Martin Dasko from Studenomics.com joins us to talk about the best things you can do with your time and effort to start on the right financial foot. We also talk about the importance of making the right money moves without missing a party, and the older panelists look back on the money moves they wish they had done in their 20s.

Show notes: http://moneymastermindshow.com/episode53/

Some important questions discussed in this episode:

Can you get a good financial start in your 20s and still enjoy the party life?

What are some of the best investments you can make while you are still young?

What are some of the mistakes that our older panelist made while in their 20s?

Do you really have to live according to a script to be successful?

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco

Paula Pant and the site AffordAnything.com

Next Round's on Me by our guest Martin Dasko

Guest In This Episode:

Special guest: Martin Dasko from Studenomics.com

Panelists:

Glen Craig | FreeFromBroke.com

Kyle Prevost | YoungandThrifty.ca

Miranda Marquit | PlantingMoneySeeds.com

Peter Anderson | BibleMoneyMatters.com

Tom Drake | CanadianFinanceBlog.com

For a quick bio of each of our show participants, head on over to our panelists page.http://moneymastermindshow.com/panelists/

Social Accounts:

Join us live every week for a new discussion about money! Follow all of our social media accounts to stay up to date on the latest shows and news!

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MoneyMstrmind

Facebook: https://facebook.com/MoneyMastermindShow/

Google +: https://plus.google.com/+MoneyMastermindShow/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/moneymastermindshow

Follow hashtag: #moneymastermindshow on Twitter every week during or after the show, or send your questions tagged with that hashtag!

You're in your 20s and just figuring it out. One of the most important things you can do is get on the right track with your money.

Martin Dasko from Studenomics joins us to talk about the best things you can do with your time and effort to start on the right financial foot. We also talk about the importance of making the right money moves without missing a party, and the older panelists look back on what they wish they had done in their 20s.

https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode53-money-moves-for-your-20s/

Some important questions discussed in this episode:

• Can you get a good financial start in your 20s and still enjoy the party life?
• What are some of the best investments you can make while you are still young?
• What are some of the mistakes that our older panelist made while in their 20s?
• Do you really have to live according to a script to be successful?

Panelists In This Episode:

• Special guest: Martin Dasko from Studenomics
• Glen Craig | Free From Broke
• Kyle Prevost | Young and Thrifty
• Miranda Marquit | Planting Money Seeds
• Peter Anderson | Bible Money Matters
• Tom Drake | MapleMoney

For most people, a mortgage is something that sticks with you for decades. But there is a way to get beyond it: pay off your mortgage early. Kornel Szrejber from BuildWealthCanada.ca joins us to talk about how he paid off his mortgage in six years.

Should you pay off your mortgage early? Or are there other ways to use your money?

https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode52-should-you-pay-off-your-mortgage-early/

Some important questions discussed in this episode:

• Is it really possible to pay off your mortgage early?
• Even if you can pay off your mortgage early, is it worth it to do so?
• What are some other ways to use your money? Does it make sense to invest in other assets?
• How do you decide what is the best use of your money?

This episode offers a cross-border look at homeownership, mortgages and strategies you can use — whether you live in the United States or Canada — to make the most of your money, wherever you decide to stick it.

Panelists In This Episode:

• Special guest: Kornel Szrejber from BuildWealthCanada.ca
• Glen Craig | Free From Broke
• Kyle Prevost | Young and Thrifty
• Miranda Marquit | Planting Money Seeds
• Peter Anderson | Bible Money Matters
• Tom Drake | MapleMoney

For most people, a mortgage is something that sticks with you for decades. But there is a way to get beyond it: pay off your mortgage early. Kornel Szrejber from BuildWealthCanada.ca joins us to talk about how he paid off his mortgage in six years.

Should you pay off your mortgage early? Or are there other ways to use your money?

Show Notes: http://moneymastermindshow.com/episode52/

Some important questions discussed in this episode:

Is it really possible to pay off your mortgage early?

Even if you can pay off your mortgage early, is it worth it to do so?

What are some other ways to use your money? Does it make sense to invest in other assets?

How do you decide what is the best use of your money?

This episode offers a cross-border look at homeownership, mortgages and strategies you can use -- whether you live in the United States or Canada -- to make the most of your money, wherever you decide to stick it.

Panelists In This Episode:

Special guest: Kornel Szrejber from BuildWealthCanada.ca

Glen Craig | Free From Broke

Kyle Prevost | Young and Thrifty

Miranda Marquit | Planting Money Seeds

Peter Anderson | Bible Money Matters

Tom Drake | Canadian Finance Blog

For a quick bio of each of our show participants, head on over to our panelists page.

Join us live every week for a new discussion about money! Follow all of our social media accounts to stay up to date on the latest shows and news!

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MoneyMstrmind

Facebook: https://facebook.com/MoneyMastermindShow/

Google +: https://plus.google.com/+MoneyMastermindShow/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/moneymastermindshow

Follow hashtag: #moneymastermindshow on Twitter every week during or after the show, or send your questions tagged with that hashtag.

What if you could create an executive summary of your financial plan and put it where it could remind you of your values every single day? That's what Carl Richard's, the best-selling author of The Behavior Gap and The One Page Financial Plan, talks about in this week's episode.

If you're ready to base your money decisions on your values, and simplify the financial planning process, this episode is for you. We share practical, actionable tips for drilling down to the essentials and building your financial plan around what matters most to you.

https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode51-simplifying-your-financial-plan/

Some important questions discussed in this episode:

• Do your values inform your money decisions?
• How can you figure out what money means to you?
• What steps can you take to improve your financial situation?
• Is it really possible to get your financial plan on one page?

Panelists In This Episode:

• Special guest: Carl Richards from Behavior Gap
• Glen Craig | Free From Broke
• Kyle Prevost | Young and Thrifty
• Miranda Marquit | Planting Money Seeds
• Peter Anderson | Bible Money Matters
• Tom Drake | MapleMoney

Our experiences shape our relationships with money. When you add another person to the mix, things can become stressful. There are times that, even when you feel you are with your perfect match, that you might not be on the same financial page with your partner.

Managing money as a couple requires openness and communication. Elle Martinez from CoupleMoney.com joins us to talk about how to start financial discussions, as well as how to compromise when you and your partner think about money differently.

Learn how to understand yourself and your partner better so that your money talks can be more productive, and so that you can reach your financial goals together.

https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode50-how-to-manage-money-when-youre-in-a-relationship/

Some important questions discussed in this episode:

• How should you handle the situation when you and your partner have different money situations?
• What are some approaches you can take when talking about money?
• When should you talk about money with your partner?
• Are there times when money problems are insurmountable enough for you to leave?
• How can you reconcile differences in money philosophy?

Panelists In This Episode:

• Special guest: Elle Martinez from Couple Money
• Glen Craig | Free From Broke
• Kyle Prevost | Young and Thrifty
• Miranda Marquit | Planting Money Seeds
• Peter Anderson | Bible Money Matters
• Tom Drake | MapleMoney

Our experiences shape our relationships with money. When you add another person to the mix, things can become stressful. There are times that, even when you feel you are with your perfect match, that you might not be on the same financial page with your partner. Managing money as a couple requires openness and communication. Elle Martinez from CoupleMoney.com joins us to talk about how to start financial discussions, as well as how to compromise when you and your partner think about money differently. Learn how to understand yourself and your partner better so that your money talks can be more productive, and so that you can reach your financial goals together.

Show Notes: http://moneymastermindshow.com/episode50/

Some important questions discussed in this episode:

How should you handle the situation when you and your partner have different money situations?

What are some approaches you can take when talking about money?

When should you talk about money with your partner?

Are there times when money problems are insurmountable enough for you to leave?

How can you reconcile differences in money philosophy?

Before you commit, sit down and have a money talk with your partner. You want to make sure that your financial values align, and that you have similar goals. No matter your situation, couple money management starts with shared expectations and open communication.

Panelists In This Episode:

Special guest: Elle Martinez from Couple Money

Glen Craig | Free From Broke

Kyle Prevost | Young and Thrifty

Miranda Marquit | Planting Money Seeds

Peter Anderson | Bible Money Matters

Tom Drake | Canadian Finance Blog

For a quick bio of each of our show participants, head on over to our panelists page.

Join us live every week for a new discussion about money! Follow all of our social media accounts to stay up to date on the latest shows and news!

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MoneyMstrmind

Facebook: https://facebook.com/MoneyMastermindShow/

Google +: https://plus.google.com/+MoneyMastermindShow/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/moneymastermindshow

Follow hashtag: #moneymastermindshow on Twitter every week during or after the show, or send your questions tagged with that hashtag.