Talking Cents

The Cost of Buying the Bear

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 

Rules of Engagement

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 

Know Your (Net) Worth

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 

Three Ways to Treat Yourself & Still be Financially Smart

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 

Social Media’s Impact on Your Wallet

Social media is a double-edged sword. One side allows us to easily share in each other's lives while the other side can leave us feeling inadequate in comparing what WE have to what THEY have. And that can be emotionally and financially costly. But take heart! We're going to shed some light on social media and how you feel about your money.MoneyWorks MoneyGuide 

Go Home Stock Market, You’re Drunk

You're hot, then you're cold. You're yes, then you're no. You're in, then you're out. You're UP, then you're DOWN! Why can't the stock market get its act together? We're going to let you in on a little secret - this can be a good thing. In this episode, we're talking the good, the bad, and the ugly of the markets and how you can use it to your advantage.MoneyWorks MoneyGuide 

How to Go Broke Trying to Get Rich

For the vast majority of Americans, there is no such thing as "get rich quick." And those that try and sell you on that idea? THEY are going to benefit, while YOU lose money! Today we're going over what to ask yourself when you see these claims so that you're not chasing a rainbow for a pot of gold that doesn't exist.MoneyWorks MoneyGuide

Choose Your Character

If you've ever played any old-school video games, you're familiar with the character select screen - picking who will be representing you as you play the game. But choosing who will represent you in taking care of your finances is no game! We're looking at different types of advisors in this episode so you can conquer your financial goals!MoneyWorks MoneyGuide 

Single v. Dual Income

They say "two heads are better than one," but are two incomes better than one? You might be surprised! Combining incomes can be helpful, but you have to be intentional about how you move forward! In this show, we've got some ideas on how to keep a financially healthy house.MoneyWorks MoneyGuide 

What to Financially Expect When You’re Expecting

Folks, kids are EXPENSIVE! If you're a first-time parent bringing home a child, do you have a plan for how to handle the financial changes? We're sharing some parental money advice in today's show in the hope we can set you up for success in this new adventure!MoneyWorks MoneyGuide