Saving With Steve

In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Nellie Akalp, a passionate entrepreneur, small business expert, and the CEO of CorpNet.com, a trusted resource for Business Incorporation, LLC Filings, and Corporate Compliance Services in all 50 states. They discuss the various tax benefits of incorporating or forming an LLC. Nellie also explains:

• What types of entities have which benefits
• What types of businesses have the potential to get tax savings
• Business Compliance: What is it and why?
• What is involved with stepping up an LLC
• The positives and negatives of setting up an LLC

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Shari Leid, who is the founder of An Imperfectly Perfect Life®, LLC and a nationally recognized expert in connection, friendship, and personal reinvention. As a former litigator, she now helps individuals and organizations break free from outdated identities—blending heart with strategy through keynotes, retreats, and workshops. They discuss how to make connection your most meaningful and achievable resolution this year.

Shari provides insight into why adults struggle to make friends and how to break the cycle, what her 50-state meal-sharing journey taught her about belonging, empathy, and listening, and the hidden loneliness among women, caregivers, and high-achieving professionals.

She also shares small, sustainable habits that can create major shifts in your social well-being throughout the year, and provides a hopeful roadmap and framework for turning 2026 into the year that you rebuild your social world with intention.

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Jon Grishpul, Co-CEO of Maxable, an industry-leading ADU design, build, and management platform guiding homeowners through their projects from start to finish. Jon is also Co-CEO of GreatBuildz, a free service that connects homeowners with rigorously pre-screened, reputable general contractors. They discuss the following:

• Why winter storms and extreme weather events consistently lead to spikes in contractor fraud
• What makes storm-damaged homeowners especially vulnerable compared to someone planning a renovation under normal circumstances
• What these fraud cases typically look like when a homeowner first realizes something has gone wrong
• The most common red flags that should immediately give homeowners pause when it comes to contractor bids
• How homeowners can slow the process down without risking more damage to their home
• How vague or incomplete estimates can turn into massive cost overruns once work begins
• The biggest mistakes homeowners make when it comes to deposits, payment schedules, and contracts after a storm
• What homeowners should always confirm before hiring a contractor, no matter how urgent the situation feels
• How AI is changing the way homeowners can evaluate contractor bids, especially when they do not have construction experience
• The single most important step homeowners should take before signing a repair agreement

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Reinhard Hochrieser, SVP of Product and Technology at Jumio, to break down one of the fastest-growing threats in today's digital world: dating scams. In this conversation, they discuss how these scams work, the red flags to watch out for, and practical steps to verify real matches and protect yourself.

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Zach Gordon, Founder of Red Five Services LLC, who has served as a CPA for nearly two decades. They discuss navigating tax season with confidence — from smart write-offs to audit protection and fraud prevention. Zach breaks down how to approach deductions wisely, reduce audit risk, and protect yourself from tax-related fraud.

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Kathryn Larkin, the head of global benefits for Vanguard, an investment management firm. They discuss getting the most out of your benefits.

Kathryn dives into:

• Treating your benefits like a hidden savings layer
• The importance of reviewing FSA/HSA balances and your plan's eligible expenses
• Scheduling needed care so that dollars don't go unused
• How to make dependent care work for real life
• How to align registrations/reimbursements with your household cashflow calendar
• What you can do to unlock wellness incentives and map fixed expenses to eligible costs
• How to coordinate benefits with life events

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Emily Holyoake, a cyber security and intelligence expert who focuses on the human side of scams and exploitation, and has worked directly with both victims and reformed romance scammers in regards to the real scripts and escalation patterns they use. They discuss practical, listener-friendly red flags, how to protect friends/family without triggering shame or defensiveness, and what to do if you suspect you're being targeted by a romance scam.

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Trae Bodge, an accomplished BIPOC lifestyle journalist and broadcast commentator who has specialized in smart shopping and money-saving for over a decade. They discuss how to travel for less - from flights and hotels, to cruises and more, Trae provides tips and insights to help you save and get the most value for your money.

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby, a licensed family therapist, psychologist, and bestselling author of Exaholics: Breaking Your Addiction to an Ex Love. They discuss what people go through when they lose someone or go through a divorce. Dr. Bobby explains the steps for healing, rebuilding your identity, restoring your peace, and redesigning your life with clarity and purpose after the heartbreak of divorce.

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Simon Horswell, Fraud Specialist Senior Manager at Entrust and a highly experienced document examination specialist with a strong background in law enforcement and fraud investigations. They discuss the most prominent scams to watch out for this year.

Drawing from his background in law enforcement, fraud investigations, and professional training, Simon shares practical insights to help you stay one step ahead in an increasingly digital world. He provides insight on red flags fraud investigators look for immediately, how scams are evolving with new technology and AI, simple steps to protect your identity, finances, and personal data, and what to do if you suspect fraud.

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