Run With The Bulls

Setting a goal is all you need to do – sticking with it is easy.  That’s bull ……. 80% of New Year’s Resolutions fail.  Being persistent and making small, incremental steps is the key to achieving most goals.   

In this episode of Run With The Bulls, listen as Whitney and Danny discuss how persistence has helped them, examples of real-life people who were persistent, and how being persistent can help you meet your financial goals.

If you host a financial podcast, you have never made a mistake with money.  That’s bull ……. While hosting a financial podcast requires some knowledge, it doesn’t mean we have always made sound financial decisions. 

In this episode of Run With The Bulls, listen as Whitney and Danny talk about financial mistakes they have made and discuss ten other foolish things we do with money.

In order to be successful in life you must attend college.  That’s bull….. While attending college can be a good decision for some, it is not for all.  

In this first episode of season 4 of Run With The Bulls, listen as Whitney and Danny discuss their college experiences, give examples of why college is worth the money, and detail reasons why college may not be worth the price.

You Ask, We Answer   

In this episode of Run With The Bulls, listen as Whitney and Danny take a look back at season three and answer your questions.   

All athletes make poor financial decisions. That’s bull ……. There is a former baseball player who will get a $1.2 million check every year until he is 72 years old!  

In this episode of Run With The Bulls, listen as Whitney and Danny are joined by fellow baseball fan Casey Stegman. They discuss why July 1st should be a holiday, the most powerful force in the universe, and how money was lost in the largest Ponzi scheme ever. 

Most have no regrets at the end of life. That’s bull ……. There are 5 common regrets people have at the end of their lives. 

In this episode of Run With The Bulls, listen as Whitney and Danny look at the words of Bonnie Ware – a nurse who spent time with patients in their final days. They discuss the regrets many share and how to make sure you don’t have them.

Most Americans have a dream job.  That’s bull …. 50% of workers report feeling stressed at their jobs daily, 41% as being worried, 22% as sad, and 18% angry. 

In this episode of Run With The Bulls, listen as Danny and Whitney are joined by someone who knows a thing or two about career fulfillment – author and COO of Praxis, Mitchell Earl.  They discuss why college is not for everyone, why you should aim to save $100,000 before investing, and how to do stuff you don’t hate.

You don’t need to plan for summer vacation. That’s bull ….. The average vacation costs $1,145 per person which totals $4,580 for a family of 4. 

In this episode of Run With The Bulls, listen as Whitney and Danny discuss the things you should do this summer if you want to go broke.

Since the stock market goes up and down, we should just save money in a checking account. That’s bull ……. Although stocks rise and fall, the average annual return of the S&P 500 since its inception in 1928 through December 31, 2021 is 11.82%. The average annual return of the Dow is around 8%. 

In this episode of Run With The Bulls, listen as Whitney and Danny are joined by Caleb Tucker, the Director of Portfolio Strategy with Merit Financial Advisors. They discuss what bull and bear markets are, how to get started investing and tips for those who have been at it awhile.

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You will never have to worry about caring for your parents. That’s bull ……. Around 12% of parents are in the sandwich generation. These full-time working caregivers spend approximately three hours every day caring for their parents and children – these hours are in addition to their work! 

In this episode of Run With The Bulls, listen as Whitney and Danny discuss the different types of housing options available to those who need it along with tips to manage stress if you find yourself in this generation.