Prosperity By The Pint

#Millennialretirementplan was recently trending on twitter and this trend highlighted the bleak out look young people have for retirement. In this episode, Brice shares the reasons he feels young people have to be optimistic about their financial future. The beverage of choice during this episode is New Glarus Brewing Company, "Wisconsin's Real Red" Staghorn Octoberfest.

Ronnie Thompson is an experienced financial advisor that has had an interesting career path. Ronnie shares his story from which he started as a wholesaler to financial advisors then transitioning to various financial jobs before eventually becoming a fiduciary financial advisor. The beverage of choice during this episode is SweetWater Brewing Company, Hop Hash Easy IPA. 

We have had 16 recessions since the 1930s. In this episode, Brice discusses the history of the two greatest recessions and what might lead to the next major financial crisis. The beverage of choice during this episode is Founders Brewing Company, Mosaic Promise, Single Hop Ale.
 

Whether it is conflicting advice, inexperience, or poor ethics it can sometimes be difficult to find one of the many good financial advisors out there. In this episode learn how to identify good and bad financial advisors. You have values and standards make sure the advisors and companies you are working with align with those values! The beverage of choice during this episode is Modelo, Negra a Munich Dunkel-style Lager. 

In this episode, Brice goes back to the basics and answers the most common financial questions he sees. Whether you have questions about student loans or starting your 401k Brice covers it in this episode! The beverage of choice during this episode is Scofflaw Brewing Company, Neopolitan Milkshake Stout. 

We have talked about stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, and ETFs and in this episode, Brice ties it all together. Use what you have learned from previous episodes to build a diversified asset allocation portfolio. The tips and tricks in this episode will help you build a long term investment portfolio for a variety of risk appetites. The beverage of choice during this episode is The Mitten Brewing Company, Mango Gold Tart Wheat Ale. 

In this episode, Brice breaks down the difference between income-generating investments and growth investments which appreciate in value. Brice will help you understand key differences terms like yield, interest and capital appreciation. Listen to the end where Brice explains that a combination of income and growth investments is often the most beneficial. The beverage of choice during this episode is Sweet Water Brewing Company, Hop Hash Easy IPA.

What you don't know about currency. Currencies are a hot button issue. Between accusations of China manipulating its currency and Bitcoin surging in price this year we are all hearing a lot about currencies. In this episode, Brice goes over what you didn't know about currencies including some interesting history! The beverage of choice during this episode is Odd Side Ales, Beer Me, Classic American Lager. 

In this episode Brice discusses the practicality forgiving trillions of dollars of student loan debt. Brice compares the different proposals that are currently being talked about and also offers some alternatives to handling the student loan problem. The beverage of choice during this episode is Founder's Brewing Company, All Day IPA. 

Financial Windfalls can be a blessing and a curse. We have all heard of lottery winners going bust. Learn what you should and should not do to make the most of your inheritance or lottery winnings! The beverage of choice during this episode is Short's Brewing Company, The Liberator, Double IPA with Lemon and Orange Zest.