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Navigating your financial journey can be complex, but our hope is to make it as easy as possible. We’ll break down what you don’t know about money, help you build a solid foundation of financial knowledge, and give you practical steps to take toward financial independence. We’ve even got some financial tools and resources that we’ll not only talk about, but give you access to.
Episodes

Monday Jan 02, 2023
Monday Jan 02, 2023
We've got an encore presentation of our most listened-to episode of 2022!Which one is better? Well…that depends! Today we're looking at two types of IRA, what they mean, and how each can help you toward your financial goals.MoneyWorks MoneyGuide

Monday Dec 26, 2022
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Do you carry cash? Most of us don't anymore. And in an increasingly cashless world, how do your kids make purchases? In this episode, we're looking at some best practices for introducing children to debit cards AND teaching them financial literacy.MoneyWorks MoneyGuide

Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Education is our passion! And there are a lot of terms out there you may have heard but don't understand. In this episode, we're tackling "cost of living." What is it? And what does it mean for you?MoneyWorks MoneyGuide

Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
We all have gaps in what we know - we can't know everything! One missing piece of knowledge for many of us is managing money. And if you're in this camp, give yourself some grace first! The second step is to get educated. And in this episode, we're looking at areas you can focus on to grow your financial knowledge.MoneyWorks MoneyGuide

Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Venmo. CashApp. Apps like these can be extremely convenient! But do you leave money sitting in them? There are some risks we want to talk about on today's show and how you can avoid them to make sure these tools are working FOR you and not AGAINST you!MoneyWorks MoneyGuide

Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
If you've built up equity in your home, should you sell to buy a new house? Or pay off debt? Or even just to make a profit? In any case, it's important to have a good understanding of what home equity is and what it means for you!MoneyWorks MoneyGuide

Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
The basics of investing: buy low and sell high. And a bear market, where stocks are trending down, can be a great opportunity for long-term investors! But before you dive in, we want to give you some tips on what to do, and what not to do, when buying the bear.MoneyWorks MoneyGuide

Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
It's been said, "If you liked it then you should have put a ring on it." But what kind of ring? How much should you spend? If you're looking to be engaged, we've got some important questions to ask yourself, AND your partner, so you don't go broke before you're betrothed.And if you want more info on keeping debt out of your wedding, check out this episode: Don't Let Wedding Debt Ruin Your Marriage MoneyWorks MoneyGuide

Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
What's your net worth? Let's back up: do you know what net worth means? With so many terms in the financial industry, it can be hard to keep track! So we're here to break this term down so you can know what it means and how it affects YOU.MoneyWorks MoneyGuide

Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
It's not a bad thing to treat yourself! But you don't want to do it in a way that compromises your financial stability. We're looking at some easy ways in this episode to give yourself some treats while still working toward the real goal: financial independence!MoneyWorks MoneyGuide