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Why Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management119 - It's all up to you (my last episode)This is Cary's last podcast episode. In the episode he reinforces the thought that he has tried to drive home during the last 2 years - money management and life management is all up to you (and no-one else)!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2022-01-1204 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management119 - It's all up to you (my last episode)This is Cary's last podcast episode. In the episode he reinforces the thought that he has tried to drive home during the last 2 years - money management and life management is all up to you (and no-one else)!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cary-siegel/message2022-01-1204 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management118 - "Don't let life come to you...come to life"In this episode, Cary discusses the meaning of his self-invented quote and how it can help you live a more fulfilling life.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2022-01-0503 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management117 - Some quick year-end thoughtsAs the year is coming to a close, Cary is providing you with 7 quick thoughts that hopefully will help you live a better life in 2022.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-12-2908 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management116 - Learn one thing...One of Cary's quickest and most important episodes. Important because if you listen to this one and take it to heart, you will change your approach to how you live your life.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-12-2202 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management115 - Right place, right time. Wrong place, wrong timeThere is no doubt you have found yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time. And, other times you have found yourself in the right place at the right time. In this episode, Cary explains why the majority of time you are making choices that put you in these positions.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-12-1504 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management114 - People: the good and badYour entire life you will be meeting new people and developing relationships with them. You will also be making decisions based on your relationships with people. In this episode, Cary gives you 3 important insights about people that will effect you throughout your life.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-12-0807 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management113 - Relationships: you get what you put into themRelationships are important and sometimes very difficult to understand. In this episode, Cary discusses an approach to making relationships work for you.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-12-0107 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management112 - Make your home family and friend-friendlyYour life can be greatly enhance by developing strong relationships with both friends and family. In this episode, Cary talks about making your home family and friend-friendly.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-11-2406 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management111 - Marriage isn't a life requirementIn this episode Cary shifts his focus to relationships and family. He talks about a unique perspective on making the decision to marry and whether or not you should live with someone prior to marriage. The focus over the next few episodes will continue to be on relationships and family.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-11-1704 min
Why Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management110 - Develop your emotional intelligenceEmotional intelligence is more important to your success than your IQ. In this episode, Cary defines and discusses what is emotional intelligence and why its so important.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-11-1004 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management109 - Learn effective social skillsWhether you are an introvert or extrovert, you will be in social situations just about every day of your life. In this episode, Cary gives you some important tips on how to improve your social skills regardless of your affinity for social situations.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-11-0307 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management108 - Learn how to effectively communicateEffective communication skills are essential in any job you have. While it's impossible to develop them thru just a 5 minute discussion, Cary highlights the 4 different means of communication you need to become adept at.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-10-2706 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management107 - Learning from bad behaviorThere is good and bad in everyone. In this episode, Cary talks about learning as much from people who exhibit bad behavior as you learn from those who exhibit good behavior.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-10-2004 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management106 - Listening tips that will change what you hearListening is a skill. And, its a skill that very few people fully develop. In this episode Cary gives you some little known tips that will definitely make you a more effective listener.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-10-1307 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management105 - Street smarts are more important than book smartsLet's face it - street smarts beat book smarts every time. In this episode, Cary discusses the importance of developing your street smarts.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-10-0604 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management104 -Starting your career - ask lots of questions and take all the training offeredIn this episode, Cary discusses the importance of asking lots of questions and taking advantage of all the training opportunities offered when you start a new job.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-09-2904 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management103 - Follow-up quicklyIn this episode, Cary discusses the importance of following up quickly and how it can help you succeed in life and at work.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-09-2202 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management102 - Take notesSome people think it makes them look smarter by not taking notes. Cary discusses the importance of taking notes in both personal and professional situations.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-09-1504 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management101 - A unique networking strategyIn this episode Cary lets you in on a unique and effective networking strategy. If used properly, this strategy will benefit both you and others you come in contact with.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-09-0804 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management99 - First impressions matter BIG TIMEPeople often get nervous meeting someone the first time. And, rightfully so. They want to leave a good first impression. In this episode, Cary discusses the importance of making a good first impression and some tips on doing so.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-08-2505 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management98 - Show up...ALL THE TIMEEven though you may not think so, it's very clear to those around you when you "skip" work or school. In this episode, Cary offers his perspective on this thought.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-08-1804 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management97 - Be a chameleonWhen working with people, be a chameleon and adapt to their work style. In this episode Cary talks about how doing this will benefit you both in the work place and at home.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-08-1104 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management96 - Treat everyone like they are your customerWhy would you treat everyone like they are your customer? Cary discusses the rationale and importance of doing so in the latest episode of "Why didn't they teach me this in school"?
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-08-0404 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management95 - Take pride in your workUnfortunately, not everyone takes pride in their work. In this episode, Cary discusses the importance in taking pride in work and everything you do.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-07-2804 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management93 - You are your own best advocateThere are so many instances in life where you need to speak up to make whatever is important to you happen. In this episode, Cary uses a couple of interesting examples to drive that point home.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-07-1405 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management91 - Stress: smart ways to deal with itWe all have stress in our lives. And, we all are trying to find ways to effectively deal with it. In this episode, Cary discusses 6 ways to positively deal with stress.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-06-3006 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management90 - Sweat the small stuffContrary to what others have told you (and you may have advised others), Cary believes in sweating the small stuff. He explains his thought process in this episode.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-06-2304 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management88 - Actions speak louder than words – so take responsibility for your actionsNo doubt you've met many people with a "do as I say, not as I do" attitude. In this episode, Cary discusses how you can make sure you are not one of those people and back your words with the proper actions.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-06-0906 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management87 - Laugh...a lot!There are very few things that feel better than having a good laugh. In this episode, Cary discusses 4 ways to bring humor to your life.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-06-0203 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management86 - Use a pro/con list to make important decisionsImportant decisions shouldn't be taken lightly. And, you need to be methodical in making those decisions. In this episode, Cary takes you thru a quick, effective way to make both professional and personal decisions.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-05-2602 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management85 - Find a hobby that interests you and pursue it throughout your lifeAt some point in your life, you've had a hobby. In this quick episode, Cary talks about sticking with it throughout your life.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-05-1902 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management84 - Find some type of exercise you like and do it every dayExercising is a positive addiction. In this episode, Cary provides an interesting perspective on the benefits of exercising.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-05-1206 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management83 - Have goals and write them downIn this episode Cary not only talks about the importance of having goals but also lays out 5 easy steps to effectively developing and managing them.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-05-0504 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management82 - Know your own strengths and weaknessesIt's difficult to admit your weaknesses. But clearly you have them. And, of course you have strengths. In this episode, Cary discusses using your honest understanding of your strengths and weaknesses to make life and career decisions.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-04-2804 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management81 - You'll make lots of mistakes...just learn from themWe all make mistakes. As long as you learn from them, you'll be OK. In this episode, Cary talks about rebounding from the errors you make in life.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-04-2104 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management79 - PARTY: celebrate your accomplishmentsFor some reason, people forget to celebrate their successes in life. In this episode, Cary talks about taking the time to celebrate your successes.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-04-0704 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management78 - Develop strong people skillsThere is no doubt that people with good people skills live a happier more successful life. In this episode, Cary details the 4 things that will enable you to develop your people skills.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-03-3105 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management77 - Politeness pays offWe all know we need to be polite. But, are we polite to everybody, all the time? In this episode Cary not only talks about the importance of being polite but gives you 2 life examples where it really did pay off!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-03-2406 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management76 - Proofread everything you put your name onProofreading is a forgotten step by many people when using written communication. In this episode, Cary makes some quick important points on the topic and ends with a humorous embarrassing mistake he made in life.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-03-1703 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management75 - Be punctual all the timeBeing late shows a lack of respect for the people you are meeting. In this episode, Cary gives a couple of examples of how punctuality can both positively and negatively effect your life.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-03-1004 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management74 - Plan and prioritize your "to-do's”Planning and prioritizing is an essential part of effectively managing your life. In this episode, Cary tells you about a system that works for him and hopefully opens you eyes to developing a system that works for you.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-03-0305 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management72 - Persistence and perseverance gets you very far in lifeThere is no doubt that at some point in your life you have had to be extremely persistent to get something done. In today's episode, Cary brings up some real life examples for you to relate to.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-02-1705 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management70 - Moving forward with "life management"This episode moves the podcast into another important area that they don't teach you in school - life management. Cary discusses how he realized the importance of life management and how you can improve yours by taking action.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-02-0308 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management69 - Some good legal adviceSome simple legal advice should hopefully save you lots of pain and money over the years. Today, Cary offers you 3 pieces of legal advice that many people overlook in managing their lives.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-01-2707 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management68 - Choosing the best accountantHaving a good accountant is an important part of your financial life. In this episode, Cary gives you his thoughts on how to select the right one.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-01-2004 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management67 - Big wedding vs. house downpayment?Cary uses the example of choosing between a "big" wedding or a house downpayment to understand what is important to you. He discusses why one may be be a better use of money and of course allows you to make your own spending decisions.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-01-1304 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management66 - Life insurance:: what makes sense for you?Life insurance can be very complicated. In this episode, Cary provides some guidance on what you should think about if you decide to purchase it.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2021-01-0605 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management65 - Health insurance is a "must"There is no doubt that health insurance is a "must" for every individual. Unbelievably, tens of millions of Americans do not have it. In this episode, Cary reinforces the need for everyone to have a health insurance plan.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-12-3003 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management64 - Renter's insurance - don't forget to get itHalf of all renters do not have renters insurance. In this episode, Cary discusses why all renters need to have it.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-12-2304 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management63 - Smart advice on home and automobile insuranceToday's episode on home and automobile insurance is the first of 4 on the topic of insurance. A boring but necessary topic that Cary makes a bit easier to understand.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-12-1605 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management62 - Diversify with ETFs and mutual fundsIn this episode Cary simplifies his investment approach and discusses the effectiveness of starting your stock portfolio with a few ETFs and mutual funds.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-12-0907 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management61 - Don't invest in just a few stocks or play "hunches" and "tips"Diversification is so important when investing in stocks. As is avoiding "hunches" and "can't miss" tips. In this episode Cary discusses the advantage of diversification and research when purchasing stocks.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-12-0206 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management60 - Don't strikeout looking for the financial home runIn this short episode, Cary discusses investing in the financial "singles and doubles" rather than looking for the elusive home run.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-11-2403 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management59 - Don't fall for "get rich quick" schemesAt some point in your life someone will approach you with a "get rich quick" scheme that is too good to pass up. And, since they are sure failures, you must avoid them. In this episode, Cary tells you how to both identify them and stay away from them.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-11-1807 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management58 - Manage your own moneyCary continues to tell you to "take control of your money before it takes control of you". In this episode he applies this thinking to your management of investments. Simple but important advice.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-11-1104 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management57 - Mortgage advice: How do I get the best interest rate, length and terms?Getting the right interest rate and length on your mortgage is extremely important. It can either save or cost you tens of thousands of dollars. In this episode, Cary gives some good advice on figuring this one out.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-11-0407 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management56 - Mortgage advice: how much should your down payment and monthly payment be?This episode is extremely helpful in deciding "how much house you can afford" and "how much your down payment should be". Cary gives you the tools to determine what is right for you without complicated mathematical formulas.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-10-2804 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management55 - Buying a house: the most important factors to considerBuying a house is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. Cary discusses the 2 most important factors to consider and encourages you to leave no stone unturned.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-10-2109 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management54 - Buying a house: buy less house than you can affordIn this episode, Cary brings to light a house buying strategy very different than the strategy experts tell you to do. Decide if it is right for you.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-10-1405 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management53 - Renting: managing your security depositAs long as you fulfilled your obligation to maintain and keep your rental clean and don’t damage it, Cary has a way to guarantee you receive your security deposit back from your landlord.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-10-0704 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management52 - Renting: how much should I budget?One of your biggest expenses is housing. And, one of the most important questions to answer is how much should be budgeted on housing? In today's episode, Cary discusses how much you should budget for your rental.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-09-3007 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management51 - Rent don't buy...until you are settledIn this episode, Cary offers some unconventional advice about renting vs. buying a home. As you listen, just remember choosing to rent or buy is dependent on your own personal circumstances.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-09-2306 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management50 - Spend now to save laterIn this episode, Cary shares the idea of spending money now on important "things" that will save you time and expense later in life.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-09-1605 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management49 - Money management interview with my son, college student Luke SiegelIn today's episode, my son Luke Siegel shares his thoughts on effectively managing his money in college. Luke is a Junior at Auburn University who has a pretty good perspective both on saving and spending money thus enabling him to enjoy and prosper in his college life.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-09-0915 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management48 - Negotiate everythingToday Cary talks to you about his favorite subject - negotiation. While he has given day long seminars on this subject, he whittles it down to 5 quick tips for you to follow in order to get more comfortable with negotiating.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-09-0309 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management47 - Purchase last year's model on high-ticket itemsCary provides a small, valuable tip on something very few people actually act on. Take 5 minutes and it will save you thousands of dollars over your lifetime.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-08-2604 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management46 - A fool proof car buying strategyIn this episode, Cary takes you thru his controversial car buying strategy. He tells you how to buy the car that you want for cash as long as it fits within your budget and you have the proper patience.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-08-1906 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management45 - Check every bill and receipt you getThe title of this episode may be so simplistic that you decide not to listen to it. Do yourself a favor and listen because you'll be surprised at the quick tips and examples Cary gives you about effectively managing your bills and receipts.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-08-1206 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management44 - Pay all your bills on time every single monthThere is no doubt that one of the main reasons people develop "money problems" is they get behind in their bills. They haven't developed the discipline to pay their bills on time. In this episode, Cary talks about this issue and how to manage it.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-08-0506 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management43- Know what your monthly bills are, and take action when they are increasedGetting back to some helpful money management tips after a couple months of interviews with friends who gave some great advice. This one is on bills - no one likes to have bills. But we all have them and we all have to pay them. In today's episode, Cary talks about how to action when your bills are increased by companies supplying you services.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-07-2905 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management42 - Money management interview: David Calzi, Managing partner Ernst & YoungAnother informative interview with one of Cary's childhood friends - David Calzi. David gives some very insightful advice that should help you build a good financial life.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-07-2213 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management40 - Money management Interview Part 1: Ken & Tara Blumberg, married couple - focus on KenThis is the first of 2 episodes where Cary talks to a married couple about how they've effectively managed their money over time. Today we will talk to Ken Blumberg and in our next episode Tara Blumberg will offer her advice.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-07-1512 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management39 - Money management interview: Howie Schweibel, retail business ownerAnother interview with one of Cary's old friends. This one is with Howie Schweibel - someone who has some excellent advice for anyone who wants to live their life the "right way".
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-07-0808 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management38 - Money management interview: Aaron Siegel, Financial services entrepreneurIn this episode, Cary talks with his brother Aaron about his perspective on what's important to successfully manage your personal finances and money management pitfalls to avoid.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-07-0111 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management36 - Money management interview: Richard Byrne, Chairman and CEOIn this episode, Cary talks with his good friend Richard Byrne the current Chairman and CEO of Business Development Corporation of America and Benefit Street Partners Realty Trust and the former CEO of Deutsche Bank Securities. Rich discusses his keys to personal money management success along with a key pitfall to avoid.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-06-1719 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management35 - Money management interview: Paul Aberasturi, Chief Financial OfficerFor the next few episodes, Cary is going to change it up a little. Rather than discuss his thoughts, he is going to ask others to give their advice on effective money management. This first episode the advice comes from his college roommate Paul Aberasturi.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-06-1008 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management34 - Drop "unhealthy" spending habits"Unhealthy" purchases also result in "unhealthy" spending. In this episode, Cary offers his perspective on saving your money and your life by dropping your "unhealthy" spending habits.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-06-0303 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management33 - Before you buy an expensive luxury, stop and make sure you really want itIf you ultimately want to afford them, it is so important to resist unnecessary expensive luxury purchases. In this episode, Cary discusses some strategies to use to avoid making impulsive, expensive product decisions.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-05-2703 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management32 - Determine what everyday products and services are important to youToday Cary uses some personal examples to help you understand that buying everyday products and services should be based on what is important to you.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-05-2003 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management31 - Stay away from "small bargains" that really aren'tWhile this sounds like a "no-brainer" that you don't need a reminder about, after listening to this, you will realize how many "small bargains" you actually buy that you don't need. Cary provides a quick list of criteria that allows you to avoid unnecessary purchases.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-05-1304 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management30 - Stay away from "great deals" that really aren'tIn today's episode, Cary tells you an embarrassing story about how he felt like a "great deal" that really wasn't. Importantly, he takes you thru examples of different deals (or scams) you need to avoid.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-05-0606 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management29 - Don't underestimate the cost of ownershipIn this episode, Cary discusses the cost of ownership and warns you not to forget to factor this into large purchases. He uses specific examples of the cost of car and home ownership to get you thinking.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-04-3004 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management28 - Prioritize your wants and needsBuilding off of our previous discussion on "Keeping up with the Joneses", this episode focuses on understanding what YOUR wants and needs are and living life accordingly. Cary uses an example from his life to drive the point home.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-04-2305 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management27 - Don't try to keep up with the Joneses; they're going bankruptWhile it may look like everyone is living better than you, they're not. Social media makes you feel that way. And, if you try to keep up with them, you'll find yourself in a bad financial position. Cary discusses this thought in this week's episode.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-04-1604 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management24 - Always have an emergency fundThe last thing anyone thinks about is having money for emergencies that pop up. In today's episode, Cary discusses the importance of having a fund for both negative and positive emergencies. It's important to note, in this discussion we are talking about minor emergencies as compared to the catastrophic Corona Virus emergency.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-03-2605 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management23 - COVID-19 economic adviceCOVID-19 is causing economic distress for everyone. It's important to make the right money management decisions to ensure both your short term and long term financial health. In this special episode, Cary discusses a few key thoughts to help you come out of this in good financial shape .
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-03-1805 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management22 - Get rich slowly & enjoy the journeyIn this episode, Cary warns you about focusing too much on getting rich quickly. The key to having a full life is enjoying the journey and realizing that wealth is not just about how much money you have.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-03-1104 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management20 - You take away more from your first couple of jobs than you giveIt's difficult to believe but college isn't the end of your learning. It's just the beginning. In this episode, Cary discusses the financial benefits of putting maximum effort into your first couple of jobs and treating them as learning experiences.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-02-2804 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management19 - Don't invest or loan money to family or friendsIn this episode, Cary wants you to understand the financial and personal risks of loaning and investing money to friends and family. Importantly, he talks about looking at any loan to a family member or friend as a gift.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-02-2104 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management18 - Expand your circle of friends & associates & keep in touch with themWhat does making new friends & associates and keeping in touch with them have to do with effective money management? More than you think. In this episode, Cary talks about how doing this will not only enhance your money management skills but will also be beneficial emotionally.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-02-1304 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management17 - Take care of your "stuff"Taking care of your "stuff" will save you tens of thousands of dollars in your lifetime. In this episode, Cary gives you examples of "stuff" you need to save money on and how to make sure you do!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-02-0406 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management16 - Spend just one hour each week learning about personal financeYou owe it to yourself to spend at least one hour a week learning about money management. No one is going to teach you so do it yourself. In this episode, Cary provides some interesting thoughts on how to get some easy learning on the topic.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-01-2906 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management13 - Children cost lots of moneyThe cost of raising a child is anywhere between $250,000 and $350,000 (before college expenses) depending on your income level and spending habits. In this episode, Cary helps you understand what the costs are and how important it is to consider them when you are making the decision to have children.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-01-1604 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management12 - Develop & maintain a good credit ratingIt's so important to develop a good credit rating. In this episode, Cary discusses how you do this, what a FICO score is and the relationship between good credit and character. All this in 5 minutes - hope you have the time to spare!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-01-1405 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management10 - Using a credit card in collegeMost college students have a credit card. Unfortunately, the majority of them don't effectively use their credit cards. In fact, 80% of college students graduate with credit card debt. In this episode, Cary focuses on why you should get a credit card in college and how to responsibly use the card.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2020-01-0704 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management07 - Debt is badDebt is bad should be obvious to everyone. However, it's not so obvious by the behavior of everyone around us. In this episode, Cary discusses good debt and bad debt. Hopefully, the discussion helps you realize to be careful in your buying behavior so that you avoid debt
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2019-12-3004 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management04 - Save and invest 50% of every pay increaseToday Cary talks about the one principle he did learn in school. And, it's one of the three most important money management principles to follow if you want to truly have both short and long term control of your money.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2019-12-2004 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management03 - You must have a written budgetOne of the most intimidating (and important) aspects of money management is developing a monthly budget. In this episode Cary makes it easier for you by describing the process in a simple easy to understand manner. With no numbers!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2019-12-1806 minWhy Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management02 - Always live below your meansIn this episode, Cary discusses the first of 3 principles that if done consistently will enable you to always stay in financially good shape. Living below your means is contrary to how most Americans are living but it's easy to do if you are disciplined in your approach to money management.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cary-siegel/message2019-12-1704 min