The Money Insights Podcast

Welcome to the Money Insights Podcast, where high-income earners find ways to transform their wealth-building strategies from merely high-income to high-net-worth. In this episode, hosts Christian Allen and Rod Zabriskie delve into the critical topic of identifying bad investments. They share eye-opening stories from the series 'American Greed' to highlight common pitfalls and provide listeners with actionable steps to protect their investments. Learn how transparency, realistic returns, and aligned incentives can safeguard your portfolio while avoiding the lure of unrealistic promises and polished deceptions. Tune in for expert advice and practical strategies to enhance your financial well-being.

Whether it's about debt, saving for retirement, or investing, there are a lot of voices out there telling you what to do. They can be overwhelming, and they can also be WRONG. This week, Rod and Christian are joined again by honorary co-hosts and key members of the Money Insights team, Blake Brogan and Brenyn McConnell, to break down 10 controversial pieces of money advice. Let's get started!

Money Insights is a strategic planning firm that is founded on the principle that "off-the-shelf" products and solutions often do not meet the needs of high-income earners. The Money Insights team works to collaboratively design customized financial solutions that will leave a lasting impact on each of their unique clients.

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Listen to the Money Insights podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or at https://moneyinsightsgroup.com/podcast

We have this source of incredible wisdom here, and we need to take full advantage of it. Today, Rod the Pod Zabriskie is going to put on many hats: economist, dad, financial planner, investor. Whether it's inheriting $500,000, investing in a real estate deal that's losing money, or dealing with $50,000 in credit card debt, Rod's got the answers. Let's dive in.

Money Insights is a strategic planning firm that is founded on the principle that "off-the-shelf" products and solutions often do not meet the needs of high-income earners. The Money Insights team works to collaboratively design customized financial solutions that will leave a lasting impact on each of their unique clients.

Visit Money Insights and take the Investor Quiz at https://moneyinsightsgroup.com !

Listen to the Money Insights podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or at https://moneyinsightsgroup.com/podcast

A new year and a new presidency are upon us. This episode has nothing to do with political preferences. It has everything to do with what this means for alternative investors. Whether you like Donald Trump or not, it is vitally important to understand what changes are coming. From tax reform and deregulation to tariffs and trade policy, Christian and Rod dive into what investors should be thinking about and doing in the coming months.

Money Insights is a strategic planning firm that is founded on the principle that "off-the-shelf" products and solutions often do not meet the needs of high-income earners. The Money Insights team works to collaboratively design customized financial solutions that will leave a lasting impact on each of their unique clients.

Visit Money Insights and take the Investor Quiz at https://moneyinsightsgroup.com !

Listen to the Money Insights podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or at https://moneyinsightsgroup.com/podcast

A renowned expert in personal finance, Lisa Chastain is dedicated to empowering passionate and successful women to overcome the shame and guilt surrounding their finances. Lisa has built her entire career supporting individuals to rewire their money mindset and adopt a strategic framework to focus on healthy spending rather than restrictive budgeting.

In this episode, Rod and Christian sit down with Lisa to talk about mastering your money, financial DNA, and how to stop the bleeding.

Money Insights is a strategic planning firm that is founded on the principle that "off-the-shelf" products and solutions often do not meet the needs of high-income earners. The Money Insights team works to collaboratively design customized financial solutions that will leave a lasting impact on each of their unique clients.

Visit Money Insights and take the Investor Quiz at https://moneyinsightsgroup.com !

Listen to the Money Insights podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or at https://moneyinsightsgroup.com/podcast

This week, Rod and Christian discuss the hidden costs of playing it safe with your investments. Most people don’t realize that overly conservative investing can be every bit as dangerous as a more aggressive approach. However, we want to be educated and thoughtful in the way we do it, so let’s get into some of the things we need to be thinking about when making good investment decisions.

Money Insights is a strategic planning firm that is founded on the principle that "off-the-shelf" products and solutions often do not meet the needs of high-income earners. The Money Insights team works to collaboratively design customized financial solutions that will leave a lasting impact on each of their unique clients.

Visit Money Insights and take the Investor Quiz at https://moneyinsightsgroup.com !

Listen to the Money Insights podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or at https://moneyinsightsgroup.com/podcast

Wasting money can look and feel a lot of different ways. Whether it's subscriptions, overpriced financial advisors, or fancy new cars, where could you be saving your money? In this episode, Christian and Rod break down 10 things they see high-income earners frequently waste money on.

Money Insights is a strategic planning firm that is founded on the principle that "off-the-shelf" products and solutions often do not meet the needs of high-income earners. The Money Insights team works to collaboratively design customized financial solutions that will leave a lasting impact on each of their unique clients.

Visit Money Insights and take the Investor Quiz at https://moneyinsightsgroup.com !

Listen to the Money Insights podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or at https://moneyinsightsgroup.com/podcast

This week, not only are we going to talk about America's insane national debt and federal budget deficit, but we're also going to try to do it without depressing everybody. In this episode, we dive into causes of the rising deficit, potential consequences, and how it could impact our lives. Wish us luck!

Money Insights is a strategic planning firm that is founded on the principle that "off-the-shelf" products and solutions often do not meet the needs of high-income earners. The Money Insights team works to collaboratively design customized financial solutions that will leave a lasting impact on each of their unique clients.

Visit Money Insights and take the Investor Quiz at https://moneyinsightsgroup.com !

Listen to the Money Insights podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or at https://moneyinsightsgroup.com/podcast

This week, we get to talk about one of our and your favorite topics...cash flow! Creating passive streams of income can completely shift your wealth building game AND your peace of mind. Join us as we dive into financial freedom, some core strategies for building cash flow, and practical steps you can start doing right now.

Money Insights is a strategic planning firm that is founded on the principle that "off-the-shelf" products and solutions often do not meet the needs of high-income earners. The Money Insights team works to collaboratively design customized financial solutions that will leave a lasting impact on each of their unique clients.

Visit Money Insights and take the Investor Quiz at https://moneyinsightsgroup.com !

Listen to the Money Insights podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or at https://moneyinsightsgroup.com/podcast

This week, we're talking about someone who is very much out of step with the philosophies that we believe when it comes to building wealth. Can you guess who it is? That's right, in this episode, we're going to take a look at some of Dave Ramsey's worst takes and rebut them. From no credit score to 15 year mortgages, tune in for a fun one.

Money Insights is a strategic planning firm that is founded on the principle that "off-the-shelf" products and solutions often do not meet the needs of high-income earners. The Money Insights team works to collaboratively design customized financial solutions that will leave a lasting impact on each of their unique clients.

Visit Money Insights and take the Investor Quiz at https://moneyinsightsgroup.com !

Listen to the Money Insights podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or at https://moneyinsightsgroup.com/podcast