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113: Beyond the Basics: What’s Next After Maxing Your Match

If you're at the point where you're maxing out your employer plan match, that's great! So what now? We've got some next steps to consider in this episode to make your money work for you on your way to true financial independence!
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112: How to Talk to Your Parents About Retirement

Time marches on for all of us. And as our parents get older, having financial conversations with them is important. These can be hard! So in this episode, we're giving some guidance on how to start these discussions so you can have them before it's too late.
GenWealth Academy 7 Steps to Financial Independence 
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111: The #1 Threat to Your Finances

What's the primary threat to your finances? Is it the markets? Inflation? A potential recession? The answer might be a bit closer to you than you think! Join us in this episode as we look at how having a plan can help keep you on the path to true financial independence.
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110: 3 Money Mistakes You Could be Making

Nobody is immune to making financial mistakes. Not even advisors! But there are some common mistakes we hear all the time and we're taking the opportunity in this episode to help you get ahead of those mistakes so they won't hold you back in your journey to true financial independence.
6 Keys to Financial Independence 
Episode 15 - Give Yourself Some Credit
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The Payoff Isn’t Worth It

Many who are getting closer to retirement have the noble goal of entering that stage of life without debt. But is paying off your house worth it? We're taking a look at how this might actually HURT more than it HELPS! And how you might accomplish this goal in financially beneficial ways.
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Can Money Buy You Happiness?

Yes and no! Financial stress is real and applies to those who have less money AND those who have more! We're looking at a couple of studies conducted on money and happiness and how happiness can often be more related to how you handle your money than how much you make.
6 Keys to Financial Independence 
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Prenup: The Before ”I Do”

A prenup might seem like a taboo topic, but it shouldn't be! We're breaking down what a prenup is, what it isn't, and how you and your partner can have some honest financial conversations before tying the knot.
Episode 77 - Rules of Engagement
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Ask Me Anything

When someone comes in for their first meeting with an advisor, there are often many questions on their mind. In this episode, we're going over the top 5 most-asked questions we've heard over the years.
The Cow Story (Dollar-Cost Averaging Explained)
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Disclosure:Dollar cost averaging involves continuous investment in securities regardless of fluctuation in price levels of such securities. An investor should consider their ability to continue purchasing through fluctuating price levels. Such a plan does not assure a profit and does not protect against loss in declining markets.

Setting Yourself Up for a Better Tax Season in 2024

"The best things in life are free. But sooner or later the government will find a way to tax them." If you've had a rough time come tax season in the past, DO NOT FEAR! In this episode, we've got three items that YOU can control, so hopefully you have a better time with your taxes in 2024.
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How to Help Your Grad Become an Investor

If you have a kid who's graduating soon and would like to help them get a head start on their financial future, then this is the episode for you! We've got some great tips and simple steps to help your young investor kickstart their true financial independence.
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