If you're just getting started saving for retirement, the variety of plans available and the advice you receive might be confusing. So today I'm bringing in retirement plan expert John McCann to help you understand how to navigate the waters. I talk to John about the different types of retirement plans available, the pros and cons of each type, and his thoughts on retirement saving strategies.

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The holidays are a time when giving starts to become top of mind for a lot of us. This year, giving could be more important than ever. In today's episode, I have a conversation with Chad Current, lead pastor at Crosspoint Community Church in Maysville, Kentucky. I ask Chad questions about how to determine where's best to give, how giving makes us feel, and why he believes giving is especially important in 2020.

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Could student loans be forgiven by an executive order from Joe Biden? Today I have a conversation with Dr. Gregory Koger, a professor of political science at the University of Miami, about this very topic. Gregory gets me up to speed with how executive orders came about, how they're typically used, and whether or not he believes Joe Biden can and will forgive millions in federal student loans with the stroke of a pen.

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If you're looking at buying your first home, it's important to understand what the process of getting a mortgage is going to look like. Today I strike up a conversation with Matt Gougé, also known as Matt the Mortgage Guy, about the basics of mortgages and the mortgage process. We talk about interest rates, the pre-approval process, and why you should work with a local mortgage broker for your purchase.

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"Don't just save first, save everything." That's what Arkansas-based supply chain expert and personal finance enthusiast Jamie Beath will tell you to do. He calls it "The Saving Secret." In this episode, I interview Jamie about his unique strategy for saving money. It could very well change the way you do your budgeting and spending.

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Auto insurance can be a confusing topic. It's tough to know what each different part of an auto insurance policy covers. And on top of that, it's tough to know if you've got enough coverage to protect you when you need it. In this episode, I have a conversation with Robert Reinhardt, an independent insurance agent from Miami, Florida. Robert is the owner of Panaco Insurance. Robert talks me through all the different aspects of an auto insurance policy, what's covered by each part, and provides his recommendation on how much coverage I should be purchasing.

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If you're a first time homebuyer, finding the right realtor can make your home buying experience feel like a dream come true. With so many choices out there, it can seem a little daunting. And a lack of experience can certainly play a role in making you apprehensive about your decision. In this episode, I have a conversation with Mike Sanson, a real estate agent from Miami, Florida. Mike is an associate at ONE Sotheby's International Realty. Mike talks to me about the basics of a real estate transaction from a buyer's perspective. We go over what to look for in a real estate agent, how real estate agents are compensated, and some red flags to look for during the buying process.

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If you've never worked with a financial advisor before, finding and hiring the right one can be a daunting task. Choose correctly and you'll enter into a long-lasting, fruitful relationship. Choose incorrectly and you could be doing major damage to your financial future. In this episode, I have a conversation with Paul Roldan, a financial advisor from Orlando, Florida. Paul is a partner at AllGen Financial Advisors. Paul talks to me about what you should do before hiring a financial advisor, what questions you should ask a prospective financial advisor, and the different ways financial advisors are compensated.

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How did money originate and evolve over time? How was money created in the past and how is it created now? Could something as simple as a stimulus check be one of the primary drivers of wealth inequality in the United States? In this episode, I speak with Sean Cover, producer of the podcast Questioning Money. I ask Sean questions about the origins of money and how it has evolved over time, all the way up to the present day.

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Have you ever considered that what everyone else is doing might not be the best idea? In this episode, I have a conversation with Nik Harter, producer of the podcasts Out of Trouble and The 38. Nik talks to me about his podcasting journey and how he's trying to encourage others to embrace a style of podcasting that's different from the mainstream.

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