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Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money AdviceFinancial Success Comes from Within by Harlan Landes with Get Rich Slowly on Personal Finance HabitsDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2806:Harlan Landes explains that true financial success originates from within, emphasizing the importance of an internal locus of control. By adopting this mindset, individuals can better plan for long-term goals, accept responsibility for their actions, and achieve their financial aspirations.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/financial-success-comes-from-within/Quotes to ponder:"It took some time for me to understand...2024-07-2412 min
Plutus Awards PodcastMichelle Jackson Navigates the Nuances of Monetizing a Personal Finance BrandIn the first episode of this season I spoke with Harlan Landes, founder of the Plutus Awards, Plutus Foundation and Plutus Voices events. It’s a great conversation about the evolution of the Plutus ecosystem and what motivates Harlan to do the work that he does. The main question that the Plutus Foundation will be exploring this season is the tension that content creators in the personal finance space feel when deciding whether or not to monetize their brand. I absolutely felt this tension and nervousness at the time that I decided to monetize my brand partly be...2022-07-2011 min
Plutus Awards PodcastMonetizing and Selling a Seven-Figure Financial Website - And What's NextWelcome to another episode of the Plutus Awards Podcast. Our community is filled with hundreds of stories from creators and entrepreneurs just like you. And through this show we share these stories of challenges and successes from bloggers to podcasters from writers, speakers and more. In today’s episode I share how and why I decided to monetize my personal finance brand. It wasn’t an easy decision and for those of you making the decision my monetization story will highlight the fears and concerns I had about the process leading with the following question that I needed to answer “Will m...2022-06-0159 min
TulsaPeople MagazineBreaking a sweat with Megan Harlan, Pure Barre South Tulsa and Row House TulsaWelcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I’m your host Tim Landes and the digital editor here at TulsaPeople Magazine. Before we get into the new episode, I wanted to let you know that on TulsaPeople.com we have original content almost every day of the week. There are the Oklahoma Best Sellers lists on Sundays, Tulsa music listings every Monday afternoon (that’s where you can find out what bands are playing where on what day all in one place), Wednesdays are for this podcast and About Town mini episodes. On Thursdays arts editor Blayklee Free...2022-01-1943 min
Plutus Awards PodcastIdentify Your Priorities and Pivot Your BusinessTo expand any business, you must be open to change. Some businesses are afraid of change because they don't know what to expect. They are afraid of the unknown, but without change how would your business grow. Growth requires change! Harlan Landes, the founder and executive director of Plutus Foundation, had a detailed conversation with our host, Sarah Li Cain, to discuss when to know when to quit a business or side gig even when things are going great, and he digs deep into the types of self-awareness that is needed to find both personal and outward...2021-09-0126 min
Plutus Awards PodcastHow Your Financial Advice Is Stronger With Empathy and ValidationPersonal experiences shape the way we approach our finances, and sometimes those experiences hinder us from making the best financial decisions. How do we go about empathizing with the experiences of our audience to better provide more nuanced, applicable, and actionable financial advice? In this episode, Sarah Li Cain speaks with Elyssa Kirkham, the founder of Brave Saver, about Elyssa’s emphasis on honoring the experiences of her audience, acknowledging how personal experience informs financial decisions, and creating nuanced financial advice. Episode highlights How Elyssa’s relationship with money inspired the start of Br...2021-03-1734 min
Plutus Awards PodcastBoost Engagement Through Relatable Gamification and Story-Telling With Paul VaseyThe concepts of personal finance, while directly applicable to daily life, often appear unfamiliar to the average student. A former teacher sets out to transform how students interact with financial concepts through gamification and story-telling. In this episode, Sarah Li Cain speaks with Paul Vasey, the founder of Cash Crunch Games, about the educational impacts of gamification, and the ups and downs of building his business from gamification to change how students learn personal finance. Episode highlights: Paul’s vision for Cash Crunch Games in educating students on personal finance Marketing lessons from Cash Cr...2021-03-1024 min
Plutus Awards PodcastAttract Lifetime Paid Subscribers With a Membership SiteOffering a membership site can be a profitable decision, but the benefits of this model are entwined with its unique challenges. How should we go about deciding whether a membership site is suitable for our business and navigate the teething troubles of adopting this model? In this episode, Sarah Li Cain speaks with David Stein, the founder of Money For the Rest of Us, about the intricacies of operating a membership site and the steps he took to set his membership site up for success. Episode highlights How David came up with his...2021-03-0327 min
Plutus Awards PodcastHow Kevin L. Matthews Turned His Side Hustle into a Money-Making BusinessThere are no lack of challenges when turning a side hustle into a full-time business. But once we have made the switch, how do we optimize the resources at hand and take our business to the next level? In this episode, Sarah Li Cain speaks with Kevin L. Matthews, the founder of Building Bread, about his journey building a business, the support he received from his spouse, and the mindset shifts that needed to take place before he could maximize the value proposition of his business. Episode highlights How Kevin managed to balance the...2021-02-2430 min
Plutus Awards PodcastLeaping into Freelancing After Being Laid OffThe gig economy has made it easier for many of us to find pleasure and success in our side hustles. How do we manage the multitude and magnitude of the freelancing work we take on without burnout or compromise to work quality? In this episode, Sarah Li Cain speaks with Scarlett McCarthy, the founder of Literally Broke, about Scarlett’s experience balancing a full-time job, multiple freelance gigs, and personal health and happiness. Episode highlights How Scarlett finds side hustles to undertake The biggest challenges when balancing a full-time job and freelance work How Sc...2021-01-2025 min
Plutus Awards PodcastCultivate an Abundance Mindset to Fight for Happiness Featuring Jessica (Mrs. Fioneer) When a job takes more than it gives, it is time for a personal reflection of our priorities. How can we decide when to leave the stability of a day job to pursue our personal aspirations and projects? In this episode, Sarah Li Cain speaks with Jessica F., aka Mrs. Fioneer, the co-founder of The Fioneers, about the thought process that led to Jessica leaving her job, how an abundance mindset propelled her forward, and the keys to cultivating and maintaining an abundance mindset. The Fioneers won Plutus Awards in 2019 (Best New Personal Finance Blog) a...2021-01-1334 min
Plutus Awards PodcastProtect yourself before a partnership falls apart featuring Rich JonesWhen partners no longer share a vision or priorities, it is difficult to move forward together. How do we decide when it is best to end a partnership and pursue something independently, and what systems should be put in place to ensure a smooth transition? In this episode, Sarah Li Cain speaks with Rich Jones of Paychecks and Balances about how he and his podcast co-host decided to go their separate ways, the difficulties of a one-man operation, and the lessons from this split. Episode Highlights: A more detailed account of the split between...2021-01-0629 min
Plutus Awards PodcastHow This Couple Regained Focus and Motivation During the Most Trying Times with Julien and Kiersten SaundersHow do you manage during the difficult times in life? Through this past year, it has been hard to balance the realities of everyday life with the arduous situations that are impacting our society. Julien and Kiersten speak with our host, Sarah Li Cain, about their coping mechanisms at the beginning of the pandemic. They share the different tools they utilized to create better strategies, boundaries, and systems so they can flourish in business and family. - How they moved from unhealthy to healthy coping mechanisms - The importance of bringing in help when...2020-12-1634 min
Plutus Awards PodcastHow Aligning Your Personal and Business Values Positions You for Success with Jason VitugMany of us want to be successful, whether by making more money or being a person of distinction in our niche. But does this kind of success really equate to happiness and fulfillment? Jason Vitug, of Phroogal, talks with Sarah Li Cain about the journey he has taken since achieving what others would define as success. He delves into what his business is now becoming as he focuses on his personal values as his true metric of success and happiness. - Why he was unhappy at the height of his success at Phroogal...2020-12-0935 min
Plutus Awards PodcastThe Creative Thinking That Strengthened This Business During the Pandemic with Stefanie O'Connell RodriguezDealing With Income-Loss Grief and Forming New Partnerships. Many of us are trying to figure out how to move forward through this pandemic. While trying to care for ourselves and loved ones, how do we deal with the loss of security and loss of income that adds to the ordeal? To discover ways to get unstuck in difficult times, Sarah Li Cain speaks with Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez about her business and financial struggles during COVID. She shares how she dealt with the loss of income and stability and the ways she was able to pull th...2020-12-0226 min
Plutus Awards PodcastPreparing For and Overcoming a Break In IncomeWhether in the form of an illness, caring for a loved one, or the loss of a loved one, sometimes life steps in and you need time away from work. What do you do when difficulties enter your life and you can no longer bring in any income? Our host, Sarah Li Cain, speaks with Laura Gariepy about the recent loss of her father, how it affected her freelance career, and the kind of relationships she developed that allowed understanding with her clients. Laura also shares about the safeguards she had in place that allowed her the...2020-11-2524 min
Plutus Awards PodcastPivot Your Business Effectively During The Pandemic with Jessica MoorhouseThe pandemic has negatively affected many businesses. According to the US Chamber of Commerce, most small businesses are concerned about financial hardship due to prolonged closures (70%) and more than half (58%) worry about having to permanently close. Jessica Moorhouse joins our host, Sarah Li-Cain, to discuss her experience with setbacks due to COVID-19. Jessica shares what her business looked like pre-COVID, how her business changed once the pandemic happened, and how she pivoted so she can continue diversifying her income. - Jessica discusses what her business was like before the pandemic - The emotions...2020-11-1832 min
Plutus Awards PodcastHow an Unlikely Collaboration Inspired Podcast ExcellenceWhat do you when you are on a comfortable trajectory and things suddenly change? With the pandemic, many of us have experienced unexpected turns in life and business and are trying to figure out our next step. Doc G speaks with Sarah Li Cain about the changes he made to his podcast and website when he faced his own time of uncertainty. He explains the opportunities that opened up as well as the shifts in his mindset that needed to happen. - Some of the lessons he incorporated into rebranding his podcast successfully...2020-11-1129 min
Plutus Awards PodcastLatina Women's Equal Pay Day: Closing the Pay GapAccording to Forbes, "Latinas make just 53 cents for every dollar the average white, non-Hispanic man makes. Compare that to the 79 cents white women earn on average compared to white men, and the 63 cents that black women make. Latina women must work 305 extra days into the next calendar year just to earn what the average white man earns in a year." Harlan Landes sits down with Daniella Flores, Athena Valentine, and Natalie Torres-Haddad to discuss Latina Women's Equal Pay Day and the Latina pay gap. They delve into why this day exists, the struggles of their community, and...2020-11-0451 min
Plutus Awards PodcastPassing the Plutus Awards TorchSandy Smith, Jordon Cox, and this year's host of the Plutus Awards, Joe Saul-Sehy, join Plutus Awards founder Harlan Landes to discuss the legacy of the premier ceremony recognizing excellence in financial media. - Learn what our previous hosts and present host have been up to over the past year - Some of their favorite moments from past Plutus Award shows - The diversity of the personal finance community and the people they reach - Some of the special things that are happening at the Awards this year - The category you can...2020-10-2841 min
Plutus Awards PodcastAttract Loyal Fans By Sharing Stories Authentically with Michelle JacksonWe've all seen the attention-grabbing headlines that are used in personal finance media and on blogs. They can be useful in pulling people in but are these unique narratives attracting your true audience or turning them away? Sarah Li-Cain speaks with Michelle Jackson of the Money Hungry podcast about the amazing personal finance stories we see and why they can't be the only portrayals that are given attention. Michelle explains that being authentic in her content, even though not always 'sexy', best serves her audience and her desire to be true to herself. - The...2020-10-2836 min
Plutus Awards PodcastShannon McLay Raises Funds to Build Her DreamStarting a business is hard. It's even more challenging when it is a brick-and-mortar business and there is a lot of upfront money needed to get things off the ground. Once Shannon McLay had the idea for the Financial Gym, she needed to find investors that would support her vision. Miranda Marquit speaks with Shannon about the business acumen it took to get her company going and the strategic moves she is making because of the pandemic. - Shannon shares how she was able to raise capital for her business - The importance...2020-10-0729 min
Plutus Awards PodcastGwen Merz Finds Her Stride in Her Pursuit of Financial IndependenceWhen it comes to the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement, there are many opinions about which route to take to achieve FIRE. For some, it is a traditional 9-5 coupled with side hustles to increase their income. Many prominent people in the FIRE community have been able to gain enough income from their side hustles to leave their regular jobs behind. Gwen Merz started pursuing FIRE soon after graduating college and her savings reached a point where she could quit her regular job and work for herself as she achieved her FIRE goals. She talks with...2020-09-3026 min
Plutus Awards PodcastJeff Rose Succeeds By Pivoting Into Creating VideosFor content creators, it is a constant endeavor to provide the best content that reaches and helps their audiences. Sometimes you may have to pivot in your approach, tweak your ideas, or get coached to improve your message. Miranda Marquit speaks with Jeff Rose about his shift into video after being a successful blogger. He shares what prompted his move to video and the lessons he has learned to hone his craft as a video content creator. - What caused him to change his approach to serving his audience - Some of the constrictions...2020-09-2329 min
Plutus Awards PodcastSurvive the Child Care and Education Crisis of 20202020 has brought a lot of challenges due to the pandemic and the child care and education crisis is one of the largest. As parents manage their children's emotional health and schedules on top of their own work situations, the lack of consistency and resources is taking its toll. Sarah Potter is joined by Miranda Marquit, Wilson Muscadin, and Rebecca Neale to talk about this dire situation. They share how they and their children are being affected and the tools they are using to navigate these times. - Sacrifices they've made to handle their work and child care difficulties...2020-09-1649 min
Plutus Awards PodcastJacob Wade Organizes An Extensive Resource Guide to Help During COVID-19When the pandemic first happened, many people were confused, anxious, and were in need of immediate help. As we continue to deal with the pandemic and our ever-changing economy, many are still looking for clear guidance and answers. Jacob Wade of I Heart Budgets wanted to help as soon as he saw the rapidly-changing times. He talks with today's host, Harlan Landes, about the urgency that led him to create the COVID-19 resource page, giving updated information to those in need. What was the impetus for him to take his life and family on the road...2020-09-0920 min
Plutus Awards PodcastEugenié George on How Childhood Trauma Affects Your Money StoryThere are a lot of books, podcasts, and websites giving financial advice without considering culture, environment, or trauma. These issues directly affect our view and experiences with money and should inform the financial help we give. Eugenié from The Money and Flow Podcast talks with Harlan Landes about adverse childhood experiences, ACE scores, and how these have an effect on people's ability to implement sound financial strategies and take basic financial advice. How does a parent's trauma affect a child How understanding your trauma can help you move forward The need to find the correct financial h...2020-09-0242 min
Plutus Awards PodcastHow to Leverage TikTok and InstagramMany people create great content but what is the best platform to get your content seen and grow your audience? With Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and now TikTok, do you use one of them or tackle them all? Candace Latham, Martin Dasko, and Katie R. join Sarah Potter for this week's podcast on how to leverage TikTok and Instagram. They discuss the benefits of TikTok and Instagram and the best ways to use them in content creation. - Should you cross-promote content on different platforms? - Are followers or views more important? - Dealing...2020-08-2658 min
The Stacking Benjamins Show11th Annual Plutus Award Finalists Reveal and CommentaryWe’re super happy to present to you this year’s Plutus Award finalists. There are 30 categories this year and you’ll hear ALL of the commentary about these awards plus the complete rundown.Joining us for the award presentation are Harlan Landes, creator of the Plutus Awards, and Miranda Marquit from Planting Money Seeds AND Plutus Awards director. For the commentary roundtable, we welcome the author of Mindful Millionaire, Leisa Peterson, the woman behind the Fioneers blog, Jess, and Mr. Do You Even Blog, Pete McPherson.Enjoy! Learn more about your a...2020-08-232h 11
Plutus Awards PodcastWendy Mays Navigates the Real Estate MarketDealing with COVID has been tough enough, but many have to consider the effects of COVID on the economy. Some people are interesting in buying or selling a home, and others are looking for investment opportunities because of the low interest rates. Wendy Mays share her real estate experience with us about the current housing climate. Is it a good time to buy? Or sell? For first-time homebuyers as well as seasoned investors, here's how to navigate the real estate market today. - Is it safe to buy a home only using a virtual showing...2020-08-1939 min
Richer SoulUnderstanding Financial Literacy with Harlan LandesHarlan shares his journey to financial literacy and how he now supports financial literacy in our communities through the Plutus Foundation. Take away: Be careful who you get your financial advice from and what their motives are. Action step: Find the right financial channel for you. Money Learnings: Harlan grew up a happy, nerdy kid. There was no talk about money. Bio: Harlan Landes is the founder and executive director of the Plutus Foundation, which he founded in 2015 to provide resources and grant money to assist the independent financial media to create, develop, and administer programs that enhance financial literacy, education...2020-08-181h 08
Plutus Awards PodcastKathleen Celmins Helps Business Owners Create a Successful WebinarWebinars are a popular marketing tool for online business owners. Unfortunately, many of them struggle with how to create one and how to utilize it in the right way to grow their business. Thankfully, Harlan is speaking with Kathleen Celmins on today's podcast, the master of webinars. She has helped many business owners start successful webinar series and she is walking us through how to do the same. - How the 30/40/30 framework is used to build a successful webinar - The 2 topics that work really well for a webinar - What is one...2020-08-1228 min
Plutus Awards PodcastUnemployment Benefits During the PandemicThe number of people filing for unemployment benefits continues to rise with COVID's persistence. Many more are unsure if they should file and what exactly they should apply for under the CARES Act. Harlan Landes sits with Sandy Smith and Lillian Karabaic to discuss all your burning unemployment questions. They unravel some of the confusion about what to apply for, who is eligible, and the additional benefits due to COVID-19. - Who qualifies for unemployment assistance under the CARES Act - How the implementation of unemployment benefits offered by the CARES act differ by...2020-08-0553 min
Plutus Awards PodcastKayla Sloan Trains Virtual Assistants to Earn $10,000 a MonthThe demand for virtual assistants is growing but not everyone who is interested in this path knows where to start. Many are unsure about the skills needed, how to find legitimate work, or what to charge for their services. Sarah Potter speaks with Kayla Sloan about the virtual assistant field and her advice to people seeking to make it a side hustle or full-time career. Gleaning from her $10k VA course, Kayla answers questions for those seeking to hire or become a virtual assistant. - How she was able to make $10k per month as...2020-07-2922 min
Plutus Awards PodcastAthena Lent Evaluates Financial Resources for At-Risk CommunitiesOver 30 million Americans have filed for unemployment. How many of them are high-risk individuals who have now lost their health insurance? How many more are suffering because they are underpaid, unbanked, or unable to stop working in potentially harmful conditions? Miranda Marquit speaks with Athena Lent of Money Smart Latina about the difficulties at-risk communities are enduring due to the pandemic. They discuss the challenges these communities face in finding resources, employing those resources, and staying safe in the midst of Coronavirus. - What makes some communities more at-risk and what are some of the risks that they face?2020-07-2238 min
Plutus Awards PodcastSteven Hughes and Alanna Anthony Address Money and Systemic IssuesWhy are people protesting and crying for change when slavery ended centuries ago? For some, because their experiences have not intersected with those that many people of color face, the idea of systemic racism does not exist. Harlan Landes has a candid conversation with Steven Hughes and Alanna Anthony about some of the historical events that helped extend a culture of inequality that lies beneath the surface of this nation. - Why the Emancipation Proclamation did not mean freedom for everyone - The effect of keeping people of color out of positions of power...2020-07-1553 min
Plutus Awards PodcastKevin Matthews and Carmen Perez Discuss the Challenges for POC and ActivismRecent events are bringing to light the collective experiences and concerns of BIPOC communities. Many of the financial issues they encounter are systemic and further highlight why we can not use a one-size-fits-all approach to personal finance. Sarah Potter spends some time with Kevin Matthews and Carmen Perez talking about the financial challenges of communities of color and steps we can all take to remove the barriers they face. - The necessity of promoting access and visibility in financial conversations - Examples of the financial services that prey on low-income communities - Steps...2020-07-0858 min
Plutus Awards PodcastBethany McCamish Untangles Career Transition and How to PivotWith the current turmoil, learning how to pivot has been by far the most important skillset to acquire, especially if you're lacking some income and the unemployment line is still busy. Harlan Landes speaks to Bethany McCamish about ways to identify your strengths and how to use them to adapt to something new. She also talks about ways to sell yourself and how freelancers can find potential clients. - How work experience affects your ability to pivot - Steps to identify the skills you have that are transferrable to a new situation...2020-07-0122 min
Plutus Awards PodcastJoe Saul-Sehy Teaches Finance Through LaughterIf you talk or write about money, it's good to have some fun with it. The science of play aids learning about finance, and Stacking Benjamins is a great example of this. Joe Saul-Sehy, founder and co-host of Stacking Benjamins and Money With Friends talks about how Joe's shows have found the best formulas for podcast success. - He shares how he learns, which explains his approach to teaching through his podcast - What are some areas he spent time on to help shape the show - How he handles criticism and why...2020-06-2433 min
Plutus Awards PodcastJ.Money Sells His Blog but Not His SoulA blog you start becomes your baby. You pour endless hours into it, connect with an audience, and freely share your thoughts. But when it's time to move on, it can be difficult to leave your baby behind. Miranda Marquit speaks with J. Money about selling his blog and the challenges in letting go and moving on. J also shares about different projects he walked away from and his resolve to frame the life he wants. J shares how he knew when it was time to sell his blog What is his "triad of hustling" The...2020-06-1740 min
Wellness for Financial GrownupsAdulting the hard way with Plutus Foundation founder Harlan LandesHarlan Landes lost his car, his job, his apartment and his girlfriend all within 6 weeks. But the hard landing became a foundation for building a blog business he would later sell for enough money to be financially independent and start his dream non-profit. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/harlanlandes2020-06-1619 min
Plutus Awards PodcastAngela Rozmyn Saves Money while Saving the EnvironmentSustainability and frugality ties together two important goals that allow us to flourish. While people are interested in more thoughtful usage, they may not know where to start. Harlan speaks to Angela Rozmyn about her passion for looking holistically at our world and how we fit into it. Angela shares the steps she has taken to save money, lower her consumption, and support her community more. - How saving money and saving the environment work together - What are Buy Nothing groups - The easiest switch to make in your home to be...2020-06-1028 min
Plutus Awards PodcastKara Perez Forges a Path Away from the ConventionalWhen it comes to personal finance, one size does not fit all. It can be challenging to find resources that specifically apply to you and your situation. Kara Perez speaks with Chris about her pop-up event, Talk Money to Me, and her strides to give access to those who do not feel traditionally represented. - Kara talks about her Talk Money to Me event - The way she was able to hold an event without compromising her values - Confronting the internal bias of favoring people like you - The topics her...2020-06-0319 min
Plutus Awards PodcastSarah Li-Cain Works Through Grief and Emotions in Difficult TimesAs we all deal with COVID-19 as a society, the economic downturn is not only affecting us practically, but also emotionally. Figuring out how to cope daily, uplift each other, and deal with our finances is a real and present struggle. Harlan chats with Sarah Li-Cain to discuss the emotions surrounding the current world status and dealing with the grief surrounding our finances today. - Sarah discusses her struggles moving from China and becoming a full-time business owner with her first child - How emotional buying is a form of grief...2020-05-2717 min
Plutus Awards PodcastEric Rosenberg Personifies Longevity in Financial MediaAnyone who starts a business hopes that they will be successful and be around for a long time. That road is fraught with challenges and as a business owner, you have to be able to adjust to the many changes that life brings. Eric Rosenberg joins Chris to talk about his journey in personal finance media, from a part-time blogger to a thriving business owner. Eric shares lessons he has learned, challenges he currently faces, and some of the bumps along the way. - How Eric learned to brand and position himself online...2020-05-2028 min
Plutus Awards PodcastAshley Barnett and Clint Proctor Offer Help for Freelancers During Unstable TimesThere are online and offline businesses shutting down or pausing due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Freelancers who have lost client work are feeling stress and uncertainty and are looking for answers. Harlan speaks with Ashley Barnett and Clint Proctor about how businesses are faring in this climate. They offer tips about what freelancers can do now to help them successfully navigate disruptions to their income. - Some of the options you have while your regular niche or clientele is on pause - If you are a writer, some of the other services you can...2020-05-1326 min
Earn & InvestWhich Greek God Will Make You Wealthy (w/ Harlan Landes)In this episode we discuss the difference between Zeus and Plutus when it comes to wealth building with Harlan Landes. Plus, my talk taped live from the Econome Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-071h 10
Plutus Awards PodcastBrynne Conroy Advocates for the OppressedSexual orientation, disability, racism - these are a few of the vast hurdles that affect individuals and the financial struggles they face navigating their world. Through her experiences and interactions, Brynne Conroy has discovered the complexity of these issues and has given voice to them. She talks with Chris about her passion for understanding these systems and impacting those who are facing oppression. - How expecting a child affected her view of money and the resources to which she had access - The transition from blogging hobby to full-time business - Her view...2020-05-0622 min
Plutus Awards PodcastJay Fleischman Takes on Student LoansWe are in trying times with the Coronavirus and people need answers when it comes to the changing laws and their student loan debt. On our recent webinar, Harlan Landes asks lawyer, Jay Fleischman, some of the pressing questions about student loans during these times. Jay brings his 25 years of experience in helping people deal with student loans and debt, as well as his understanding of the recent CARES Act that passed, to educate us on what this means for student loan borrowers. Which type of student loans are included in the recent CARES...2020-04-2928 min
Plutus Awards PodcastA Purple Life Celebrates Early Retirement at 30A comfortable career, a house, kids, then retirement. This well-worn path of adulthood has been challenged as people question which things are truly fulfilling and bring joy. "Purple" started writing to document her journey towards the life she desired. Three years after writing privately, she made her blog public to share her thoughts and experiences with others. She talks with Chris about her start on the journey to financial independence and the choices she makes to reach her audacious goals. - The unusual way she got introduced to the Financial Independence movement - What...2020-04-2228 min
Plutus Awards PodcastHolly Johnson Designs a Stress-free LifeWhen you're working long hours with little time for much else, it is hard to imagine a life outside of that work-sleep cycle. Holly Johnson, along with her husband, Greg, worked tirelessly in the funeral home business until finding success in their online business. As she talks to Chris, Holly describes the slow and steady progress it took to achieve their goals and live a life they can fully enjoy. - Holly shares how working in a funeral home affected her view of what living means - How she and her husband, Greg, work...2020-04-1518 min
Plutus Awards PodcastLee Huffman Travels the World and Saves BigWhat if you could travel the world and fuel your finances at the same time? Lee Huffman, founder of Bald Thoughts, invites us into his world of travel rewards, tips, and deals. He lets us know what it's like to write consistently with such a distinct focus and what keeps him going. Lee lets us know how he got into travel rewards He shares how he keeps content fresh and the connected topics he explores The importance of passion and enjoyment when you choose a niche How he combats burnout when sticking to a specific topic 2020-04-0816 min
Plutus Awards PodcastCrystal Hammond Demonstrates a Life of Giving and the Power of the Side HustleSide hustles are a great way to complement your income and get your finances on track. Crystal Hammond, the owner of Sew So Fab, shares how her finances and creativity began to flourish when she discovered side hustles. Always wanting to give, Crystal talks about using her side hustle as a way to pour into others in need. - Crystal shares how her personal finance background and how she got into the world of blogging - How she galvanized her sewing students to make care package bags to help the victims of the 2017 hurricane...2020-04-0118 min
The Stacking Benjamins ShowWhat Should We Have Learned in 2019? (with Liz Weston) We've got the best linens out and mom's favorite table settings because Liz Weston is FINALLY headed down to the basement today to help us put a cap on all of the lessons we should have been learning this year. We'll say a HUGE welcome to our last Monday show of the year, as we wrap up another year of podcasting. We'd like to thank you for joining us in what we consider our biggest year yet. We've made some big changes to how we put this show together, and we'll continue to do so as we...2019-12-231h 19
Plutus Awards PodcastThe Importance of Representation in the Personal Finance SpaceThe number of voices in personal finance media is growing as creators and consumers recognize the value of having people to whom they can relate. Our panel today dives into the hole they saw that needed to be filled and share their experiences as women in personal finance. As we wrap up the first season of the Plutus Awards Podcast, Chris Browning sits down with Berna, Jamilla Souffrant, and Bethany Bayless to have a candid conversation about diversity and representation in the finance arena. Growing up, did the panelists have anyone that looked like t...2019-11-2721 min
Plutus Awards PodcastAllison Baggerly Discusses Strategy and Rapid Growth on InstagramAllison Baggerly has taken her passion for budgeting and cultivated her growing business, Inspired Budget, in a short period of time. Chris Browning talks with Allison about her use of Instagram as a tool to build Inspired Budget and gain followers who are drawn to her unique style. Why she chose 2 platforms to get started on, IG and her blog How being herself was a game-changer in her increased following on Instagram She shares some of the techniques that worked to help build a strong community The benefits of scheduling IG posts and stories ahead of...2019-11-2020 min
Plutus Awards PodcastMelanie Lockert Tackles the Intersection of Mental Health and MoneyGetting out of debt is not just about spending less and saving more. For many, there are many emotional and psychological factors that affect their ability to move forward toward being debt-free. Chris Browning talks with Melanie Lockert about her own journey to deal with the mental and practical aspects of dealing with debt and how her voice resonates with many others who have similar struggles. Melanie shares her most memorable Plutus award and what made it so poignant at that time she received it Her passion for bringing conversations and situations to the forefront to...2019-11-1325 min
Plutus Awards PodcastBethany Bayless Overcomes Burnout and the Desire to QuitAnyone who spends a good portion of their life creating projects, working on projects, or otherwise being an entrepreneur will experience burnout or will feel overwhelmed at times. Bethany Bayless, founder of The Money Millhouse, is no stranger to this feeling. Bethany has, however, been able to overcome the frustration, and on today's podcast with host Chris Browning, she shares her best advice for overcoming burnout. - How the feeling of wanting to quit is common - How you care for yourself when you feel burned out or disappointed - Taking significant amount...2019-11-0622 min
Plutus Awards PodcastCaroline Vencil Balances Work and FamilyCaroline Vencil has a successful blog that didn’t come easy. She shares with our audience her less-than-smooth beginnings and what running her business is like while raising her children. Caroline talks with Chris Browning about the many bumps and lessons learned in getting her blog off the ground and balancing her home life. Caroline shares how unglamorous life is when running a six-figure business and taking care of her family The puzzle piece she needed that allowed her blog to take off The things she has implemented to spend her time well between business and fa...2019-10-3022 min
Plutus Awards PodcastJim Wang On Moving Forward from a Defining PeriodJim Wang has been able to sell his first successful blog for seven figures and take on a number of projects since, including starting another website in the personal finance space. Miranda Marquit talks to Jim about the process of starting and selling his first website as well as the challenges in moving on after letting go of his “baby”. Jim talks about what it takes to create a website of value The struggle to forge a new path when you give up something you create He shares his feelings about failure How did he approach buil...2019-10-2321 min
Plutus Awards PodcastJen Smith Develops a Dynamic Community Through Her PodcastJen Smith, one half of the duo that hosts the Frugal Friends Podcast, shares with us how they developed a community that is an active part of what they do. Chris Browning talks with Jen about the different ways her audience gets to be a part of the podcast and the ways that has helped them developed an enthusiastic and involved Facebook group. How did they develop the audience participation aspect of the Frugal Friends podcast With being so involved, how does Jen balance time spent in her online community with her real life Jen explains...2019-10-1617 min
Plutus Awards PodcastAshley Barnett Successfully Pivots from Blogger to Blog ManagerAshley Barnett loves the world of personal finance, and when she decided to end her blog, she turned her skills and love of this area into an opportunity to help other people manage their blogs. Ashley talks with Chris about the transition from blogger to blog manager. Today, our listeners will learn what it takes to start fresh, navigate your fears, and own your business like a boss. Ashley explains shares how she got her start as a personal finance blogger What was her initial struggle when taking on her first client 2019-10-0930 min
Plutus Awards PodcastSteve Stewart Gives Practical Advice to New and Experienced PodcastersThe go-to guy for podcasting, Steve Stewart shares with Chris why he loves the medium so much. Steve also helps our listeners who have their own podcasts to straighten out some podcasting hiccups and gives some things to consider if you want to start a podcast. Steve shares how he got into podcasting and what he believes is special about the medium How meeting one stranger you’ve impacted can affect what you do Helpful tips on what’s important when you want to start a podcast After years of editing many podcasts, Steve shares some fixe...2019-10-0219 min
Plutus Awards PodcastMaelisa Hall & Amber Hawley Discuss Smart Ways of Navigating Business RelationshipsChris talks with Maelisa Hall & Amber Hawley, expert networkers and cohosts of the My Biz Bestie podcast. For many people, networking can be awkward and uncomfortable. Maelisa and Amber help our listeners build their social muscles and give healthy approaches to relationship building. How do they get comfortable connecting with people and networking? What is modern-day networking about and how is it a long game? How it is important to be a trustworthy source in relationships They share the one thing you need that will push you out of your comfort zone If you do...2019-09-2533 min
Plutus Awards PodcastPlutus Voices Events Help Financial Media Make the Biggest ImpactHarlan Landes and Miranda Marquit talk about the progress made with the Plutus Voices series of events since last fall and what's planned for the remainder of the year. The Plutus Foundation is more than just the Plutus Awards. Plutus Voices events bring the financial media together as well as local communities to discuss how to make the biggest impact with audiences. Speakers, bloggers, podcasters, authors, and their audiences come together in intimate settings and small groups for networking and learning. Episode highlights: • The first Plutus Voices event was hosted by Bobbi Rebell, and...2019-09-1811 min
Plutus Awards PodcastPaula Pant Tackles the Reality of Launching a Quality CoursePaula Pant is the founder of the website, Afford Anything and the host of the Afford Anything podcast. Her motto is that you can afford anything, but not everything. Today, Paula Pant tells us about her experience launching her course, Your First Rental Property. Creating a course is no easy undertaking and Paula has a lot to share about her experience in its development. It's more than formulaic strategies, well-produced videos, and great marketing if you're making something that is built to last. Paula talks about her experience launching her first course...2019-09-1127 min
Plutus Awards PodcastPhilip Taylor On Starting FinCon, A Growing Conference That Keeps Community in FocusPhilip Taylor (PT), founder of FinCon and PTMoney.com shares his journey of adding FinCon as a side hustle to PTMoney.com He explains that growing as a trade show organizer and event planner was no easy feat and gives us insight into his decision-making as FinCon continued to grow over the years. What was Phil's motivation to start a conference, along with his successful blog Phil discusses some of the benefits and hurdles of event planning he experienced early on How did PT know when he needed to hire employees and stop taking on things...2019-09-0228 min
Plutus Awards Podcast[Bonus] What It Takes to Win a Plutus AwardHarlan Landes and Miranda Marquit are back to give us some more info on the 10th Annual Plutus Awards presented by Capital Group. They also give us some insight into the nomination process and how the winners are chosen. Finally, they share how you can still participate in choosing the winner of one final category! The ceremony will be held on Friday, September 6, at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. as part of FinCon. If you are attending FinCon, you can reserve your ticket to the Plutus Awards: https://www.eventbrite.com...2019-08-3004 min
Plutus Awards PodcastSandy Smith Grows an Intimate Periscope Audience Into a Community of ThousandsSandy Smith is the founder of Yes, I Am Cheap and the co-host of this year's 10th Annual Plutus Awards. Today, Sandy Smith shares how writing "like she has balls" has transformed into starting multiple, thriving Facebook communities. When Sandy discovered Periscope, she could not have imagined how speaking directly to her audience would change her online business. She shares her insights and struggles with growing groups that have unique purposes and goals. Highlights Sandy talks about her long-standing feelings about being in the shadow of the Plutus Awards stage - until this year Why Sandy chose t...2019-08-2836 min
Plutus Awards Podcast[Bonus] Introducing the Hosts of the 10th Annual Plutus Awards, Jordon Cox and Sandy SmithHarlan Landes and Miranda Marquit share the latest news about the 10th Annual Plutus Awards, to be held on Friday, September 6, in Washington, D.C. They are thrilled that Jordon Cox (Britain's Coupon Kid) and Sandy Smith (Yes, I Am Cheap, Elevate Community) will be featured as this year's hosts for what will be an amazing 10th anniversary awards ceremony. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.plutusawards.com2019-08-2603 min
Plutus Awards PodcastJordon Cox Writes a Best-Selling Book While Nearly DyingJordon Cox is Britain's Coupon Kid. He's also the co-host of the 10th Annual Plutus Awards. Today, Jordon talks about how his family's challenges while he was growing up led to him becoming Britain's Coupon Kid. Jordon's own health challenges resulted in six months spent in the hospital, nearly losing his life. He talks about how this affected his outlook on life and how he was able to write a best-selling book on saving money and entertain the nurses. ABOUT JORDON COX Jordon is known as Britain's Coupon Kid and has...2019-08-2122 min
Plutus Awards PodcastTiffany Aliche on Building a Group and Maintaining a MovementMiranda Marquit is our host today as we hear from The Budgetnista, Tiffany Aliche. We speak with Tiffany about her group, Dream Catchers: Live Richer, which she started in order to provide women with financial tools and information. She shares the ups and downs of starting her Facebook group and how she has dealt with its tremendous growth over time. Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche is quickly becoming America's favorite, personal financial educator. The Budgetnista is the founder of the LIVE RICHER Challenge and the Dream Catchers, a community of over 500,000 women worldwide that work together to improve thei...2019-08-1635 min
Plutus Awards PodcastSteven M. Hughes on Breaking Up With Broke & The Inaugural Bankroll SummitSteven M. Hughes from KnowMoney.org is money expert, speaker, and social entrepreneur, and the creator of The Bankroll Summit. Steven talks about the importance of empowering today’s college going youth with the tools they’ll need to be tomorrow’s financially literate adults. Steven M. Hughes is a financial psychology and behavioral finance nerd and weekly on-air money expert for the CBS affiliate in Columbia, SC. In 2014, Steven founded Know Money Inc, a nonprofit that teaches college students how to think and talk about money differently, so they can live carefree, responsibly. For...2019-08-1422 min
Plutus Awards PodcastErin Lowry Talks Investing In A Book Experience, Not TourOn our first “official” episode, join us as we talk to Erin Lowry from Broke Millennial. Fresh off her most recent book tour for “Broke Millennial Takes on Investing,” she’s here to talk about why it was so important for her to coordinate her tour as an “experience” so people can have real conversations about investing. ERIN LOWRY is the author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together and Broke Millennial Takes On Investing: A Beginner's Guide to Leveling Up Your Money. Her first book was named by MarketWatch as one of the best mo...2019-08-1432 min
Plutus Awards PodcastIntroduction to the Plutus Awards PodcastMeet your host, Chris Browning, and the founder of the Plutus Awards and Plutus Foundation, Harlan Landes. What can you expect from this show? Listen to this short trailer. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.plutusawards.com/podcast2019-08-0211 min
The MapleMoney ShowHow to Find the Right Personal Finance Blog for You, with Harlan LandesYou're listening to the MapleMoney Show, and I hope you also love the MapleMoney blog, but the beauty of personal finance blogs is that there's something out there for everyone. While MapleMoney's mission is to help all Canadians with various money issues, there are many great sites dedicated only to investing or women's finances, or maybe even write with humour that attracts someone that might not have been interested otherwise. Harlan Landes is possibly the first personal finance blogger and a money community supporter through The Plutus Awards and Plutus Foundation. He joins us to inspire you...2019-04-0328 min
Personal Profitability PodcastPPP 130: Harlan Landes on The Plutus FoundationThank you for reading this article, which comes to you originally from Personal Profitability.Hey everyone, this week we're welcoming back Harlan Landes from The Plutus Foundation! If you missed Harlan's last visit here, make sure to check out our previous podcast together, recorded live at FinCon. But today, we're here to talk about The Plutus Foundation. Tune in to the podcast to learn how they're helping people get better with their finances, and how you can help too!
What We’re Chatting About This Week
The Plutus Awards started out as the Fi...2018-12-0525 min
Personal Profitability PodcastPPP 130: Harlan Landes on The Plutus FoundationHey everyone, this week we're welcoming back Harlan Landes from The Plutus Foundation! If you missed Harlan's last visit here, make sure to check out our previous podcast together, recorded live at FinCon. But today, we're here to talk about The Plutus Foundation. Tune in to the podcast to learn how they're helping people get better with their finances, and how you can help too!
What We’re Chatting About This Week
The Plutus Awards started out as the FinCon industry awards among the finance blogging community. It's kind of like the Academy Awards of finance blogging. Just to toot my...2018-12-0525 minPersonal Profitability PodcastPPP 130: Harlan Landes on The Plutus FoundationHey everyone, this week we're welcoming back Harlan Landes from The Plutus Foundation! If you missed Harlan's last visit here, make sure to check out our previous podcast together, recorded live at FinCon. But today, we're here to talk about The Plutus Foundation. Tune in to the podcast to learn how they're helping people get better with their finances, and how you can help too!
What We’re Chatting About This Week
The Plutus Awards started out as the FinCon industry awards among the finance blogging community. It's kind of like the Academy Awards of finance blogging. Just to toot my...2018-12-0525 min
The Do You Even Blog PodcastStop Focusing on Metrics You Can't Control - Harlan LandesTraffic. Sales. Google and Pinterest changes. Software changes.We can't control any of this stuff--so why do so many bloggers seem to stress over this stuff? What SHOULD we be rightfully obsessing over? Harlan Landes (Plutus Foundation) is here to help!Full post here: https://doyouevenblog.com/podcast/harlanBoom :)2018-09-2158 min
Adulting.tv Podcast[B043] Use These Tips From the Military to Command Your Life feat Justin TaylorJustin Taylor from Saving Sherpa joins Harlan and Miranda, sharing tips from military training that can be used to become a better adult. You don't have to join the military to use these philosophies and become an expert at navigating your life. Find more Adulting.tv at https://adulting.tv/ep/b043-military-command-your-life2017-11-1829 min
Martinis and Your Money PodcastStarting a Non-Profit, with Harlan LandesHarlan Landes, blogger, podcaster and founder of both the Plutus Awards and the Plutus Foundation, answers a listener’s question about how you can run a charitable foundation. Harlan has great information for a number of ways you can give back before and after you achieve your personal financial goals and now here’s Harlan. I think my biggest takeaway is to remember that there are many ways you can give back to the universe and creating a foundation is one. I personally feel like my life transformed in the best way possible when I focused more on g...2017-06-0946 min
Adulting.tv PodcastAdulting.tv LIVE! When You're Young But Forced to Adult with Tara Falcone, ReisUPToday, Tara Falcone from ReisUp joins Harlan and Miranda. Some of us delay adulting as much as possible while some of us have been forced to be responsible at an age when our friends were busy being young. Find out why Tara had to start adulting at age 13 and how supporting herself financially changed her life. Tara Falcone, CFP® is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, former Wall Street analyst, and Founder of ReisUP LLC. ReisUP is an early-stage financial services company dedicated to increasing investing education and access for everyday investors. Her mission is to empower peo...2017-05-0642 min
Adulting.tv PodcastAdulting.tv LIVE! Your Goals for Building Wealth with Todd Tresidder, Financial MentorToday, Todd Tresidder from FinancialMentor.com joins Harlan and Miranda to speak with the Adulting.tv audience about setting the right kind of goals for building wealth over the long term. Thinking about the future is hard when you're struggling, but this is the best time to put plans into action that will help you in the long run. Todd Tresidder graduated from the University of California at Davis with a B.A. in economics and a passion for creating successful businesses. A serial entrepreneur since childhood, Todd went on to build his own wealth as a...2017-04-2934 min
Adulting.tv PodcastAdulting.tv LIVE! Get Started Yesterday for Retirement With the Basics with Beth KoblinerMiranda and Harlan are pleased to welcome Beth Kobliner to Adulting.tv. We discuss the actions you can take today to set yourself up for financial success in the future, and why you need to start thinking about the future right now. One of the topics we cover is retirement. Regardless of how difficult it seems, there are ways to start putting away a tiny bit of income for retirement, and Beth shares exactly how that can be done. We also discuss other financial basics, including tips for improving credit even without a lot of experience with...2017-04-2546 min
Adulting.tv PodcastAdulting.tv LIVE! Be an Entrepreneur While in School with Eva Baker, The TeenpreneurEva Baker from Teens Got Cents and The Teenpreneur Conference join Harlan and Miranda today to talk about the experience of being an entrepreneur while in high school and/or college, and why entrepreneurship is an important piece of educational development.2017-04-1537 min
Adulting.tv PodcastAdulting.tv LIVE! Buying a Home for First-Timers With Mindy Jensen from Bigger PocketsThinking about buying a home? If it's your first time, you'll want to hear this podcast episode. Joining Harlan and Miranda is Mindy Jensen, the community manager for Bigger Pockets, the real estate investing social network. We discuss when it might be right the right time to buy a house, for living or for investing. Especially for first-time home buyers, Mindy takes us through the process of buying a house from beginning to end. Mindy has been investing in real estate since before dirt was invented, living in the homes that she flips to avoid capital gains...2017-04-0151 min
Adulting.tv PodcastAdulting.tv LIVE! Take Back Your Lunch Hour with Katie EvansKatie Evans is a career coach whose clients approach her mainly because they are disconnected from and unfulfilled by their jobs. In this episode, Katie joins Harlan and Miranda to talk about making the most out of the intersection of career and happiness. Does it matter if our jobs provide meaning in a deeper level? Katie encourages her clients to delve into their values. Perhaps a job is just a way to make money to provide the ability to focus on other things in their spare time. In her former corporate job, Katie was unhappy...2017-03-0430 min
Adulting.tv PodcastAdulting.tv LIVE! Work and Play Abroad With Sarah Li CainOn today's episode of Adulting.tv LIVE!, Harlan and Miranda are joined by Sarah Li Cain from High Fiving Dollars. Today we'll discuss what it takes to travel beyond your home, see the world, and enjoy living and working outside of the United States. Do you have any questions? Let us know at http://adulting.tv/ask/ Subscribe to our channel for more live videos, and download the official Adulting podcast at http://adulting.tv/itunes/ Sarah Li Cain is a financial storyteller who weaves practical tips and strategies into her work so...2017-02-1837 min
Adulting.tv PodcastAdulting.tv LIVE! The Perfect Product to Sell Online With Steve ChouToday, Harlan and Miranda are joined by Steve Chou from My Wife Quit Her Job. On this episode of Adulting.tv LIVE! we will discuss finding the best product to start an e-commerce business. Selling products online can be a great way to earn a living. Steve carries both a bachelors and a masters degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University. Despite majoring in electrical engineering, he spent a good portion of his graduate education studying entrepreneurship and the mechanics of running small businesses. He currently works for a startup company in the Silicon Valley.2017-02-1135 min
Adulting.tv PodcastAdulting.tv LIVE! When You Change Your Career with Alison CardyAlison Cardy from Cardy Career Coaching joins Harlan and Miranda. In this episode of Adulting.tv LIVE!, we will talk about preparing for a career change and successfully following through. Do you have any questions? Let us know at http://adulting.tv/ask/ Subscribe to our channel for more live videos, and download the official Adulting podcast at http://adulting.tv/itunes/ Alison Cardy is a career coach who runs an international career coaching team specializing in guiding people through career changes. Her team’s work focuses on that crucial step before job searching: helping yo...2017-02-0440 min
Adulting.tv PodcastAdulting.tv LIVE! How Couples Resolve Differences with Talaat & Tai McNeelyHarlan L. Landes and Miranda Marquit welcome Tai and Talaat McNeely. The guests open up about their struggle with communication about finances early in their relationship, and how they overcame obstacles as a couple. Their story is inspiring, and the guests are candid in their sharing of their mistakes as well as the lessons they've learned.2017-01-2149 min
Adulting.tv Podcast[A033] Edu Level Up: Tackle the Grad School DecisionMaking sense of going back to school. Send Harlan and Miranda a message. We will respond! http://adulting.tv/contact/2016-08-1829 minAdulting.tv Podcast[B002] Failure Isn't the End of the WorldMiranda, Harlan, and special guest John Rampton discuss having a positive attitude towards failure, and how failure is essential for ultimate success.2016-03-1232 minAdulting.tv Podcast[B001] How to Choose Your First Credit CardAdulting.tv LIVE! welcomes special guest Matt Schulz from CreditCards.com to talk about how to choose your first credit card. Miranda, Harlan, and Matt explore why someone might want to apply for a credit card, what is needed before applying for a credit card, what types of credit cards are available, and what to expect once you have a credit card.
Credit cards aren’t for everyone, but if you think you’re ready to handle your spending responsibly or you’re a seasoned credit card user, watch the replay.2016-03-0529 minAdulting.tv Podcast[019] Rent-a-Home: Kill the Homebuying DebateShould you buy or rent? We talk a lot about the importance of homebuying as a life and money milestone. But do you really need to buy a home to be an adult?
We wade into the homebuying debate -- on the side of renting. Miranda has actually owned a home, and never wants to again. Harlan has never bought, and he's not sure he wants to deal with a mortgage.
Miranda and Harlan tackle the homebuying debate and look at why it seems like such a big deal, and talk about how you can r...2016-02-0448 min
Money Mastermind ShowWhat Gives Someone Credibility As An Expert? LIVE at #FinCon15LIVE from the TradeKing Podcast Stage at #FinCon15, we talk to a host of great past and future guests about what makes someone a financial expert. We also talk about how much you can trust financial experts and discuss some really bad financial advice. https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode65-what-gives-someone-credibility-as-an-expert/ Here’s who joined us on our special live episode: Khaleef and Sherrian Crumbley | http://knsfinancial.com | http://fatguyskinnywallet.com Harlan Landes | http://plutusawards.com Alan Steinborn | http://realmoneylife.com Eric NIsall | http://www.dollarversity.com/ Kirk Chisholm | http://www.innovative...2016-01-1739 minAdulting.tv PodcastLife's Meaning: Figure It OutWhat's the meaning of life? The reality is that the answer is a little more complex than 42.
Join Harlan and Miranda as they explore the meaning of life -- and how you can bring your own meaning to your days.
This episode offers steps you can take to find your own purpose and begin moving forward to create a life that you enjoy and feel good about.2016-01-0141 min
Money Mastermind ShowHow To Prepare For Financial MilestonesWe’re told that there are certain financial milestones we’re supposed to reach in order to be successful. Some of the main financial milestones considered “normal” include college, marriage, buying a home, having children and retirement. Do you have to reach all of those milestones, though? How do you decide which milestones should be part of your own life? In this episode, recorded on our one-year anniversary, a crew of past guests join us to talk about milestones, money and how to plan for the life you want to live. https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode49-how-to...2015-06-051h 03
Money Mastermind ShowHow To Avoid A Holiday Financial DisasterThe holiday season is upon us, but what happens when you run into a financial emergency? Did you spend too much on gifts? Are you still scrambling to find last-minute frugal gift and entertaining ideas? Is an unexpected emergency room visit straining your finances? What can you do when your holiday threatens to be less than happy? We’ll discuss some of the difficulties that come with the holiday season — or that can arise during any financial emergency. We’ll look at some of the last-minute solutions to your last-minute holiday financial problems, and talk about what you ca...2014-12-1855 min