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Getting Money Right

194 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 228 ratings

A show dedicated to helping you achieve financial freedom through education and inspiration, so you can be freed-up to pursue your true life's purpose. Not understanding how to manage money will lead to financial stress, money fights, and unrealized dreams and goals. This doesn't have to be your reality! We make managing money simple to understand and easy to implement through practical advice and easy to use resources that will ensure your success.

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GMR 189: We're Ending The Podcast...but not forever.

February 08, 2022 17:00 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MB

Getting Money Right was started with you, the listener, in mind. We desire to educate and inspire you to “get money right” to pursue your passion and do the work you are meant to do. To take GMR to the next level, we are pausing the podcast and focusing our time on completing the financial course we started in 2021. This pause is temporary but necessary for the vision and purpose we have for GMR long-term. Although we won’t be producing new content, we want to remind you that we have 188 othe...

GMR 188: How Much of Your Budget Should You Spend on Food?

January 19, 2022 03:54 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MB

Food is one of the primary expenses in our budget and a basic need. The cost is necessary, but the amount you spend each month can vary based on personal choice. In this episode, we break down the different costs associated with preparing your own meals, fast-food/take-out, or going to a sit-down restaurant. The difference between these will surprise you.

GMR 187: The State of Social Security and Medicare

January 11, 2022 07:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MB

Every work has paid into or is currently still paying Social Security and Medicare taxes. We all hope to see those benefits come our way someday. In this episode, we discuss the current state of these programs, how this may impact you in the future, and what you can begin to do about it.

GMR 186: Auto Loan Debt and Abusive Lending Practices

December 28, 2021 17:53 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MB

Consumer Reports did a year-long investigation, which included 858,000 loans from 17 major auto loan lenders, to look into the growing burden of car-related debt. What they found is disturbing and heartbreaking. In this episode of GMR, we discuss the reasons people are falling for bad auto loans and how to avoid being one of them.

GMR 185: Investing in Individual Company Stock

December 14, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MB

If you’re familiar with our 4 Steps to Purposeful Living, then you know that Investing Wisely (Step 4) is the one thing that can accelerate your ability to do more good and fulfill your life purpose. In this episode of Getting Money Right, we’re talking about investing in individual company stock. Should you do it, and if so, what things do you need to take into consideration to keep you from financial harm?

GMR 183: Prioritizing the Most Important Things in Life

November 26, 2021 16:29 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB

2021 has been an interesting year for many people, including us. As we’ve been working on increasing the value we are always trying to offer you, our followers, some significant changes have happened in both of our families. In this episode, we discuss some personal updates and our ongoing efforts to provide you with the best personal financial education and inspiration we can.

GMR 182: Ensuring Your Legacy by Passing on Your Wealth and Values

November 09, 2021 13:46 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MB

When we hear the word “wealth”, many of us think about money. But wealth is about so much more than that. All of the aspects of your life that matter most to you - your family, your legacy, your community, the causes you care deeply about - contribute to your wealth and the richness of your life. Together, they compose your family value. If you’re only managing your family’s money, however, your family value is at risk. In this episode of GMR, we talk with JR Gondeck and Venessa Martinez abou...

GMR 181: How to Achieve Harmony in Financial Decision as a Couple

October 27, 2021 02:00 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MB

Making financial decisions, especially under financial duress, can lead to frustration and big arguments with your spouse. Even when finances are good unity in your financial decisions can be challenging. In this episode, we discuss areas that are most prone to creating tension and ways you and your spouse can achieve harmony in all your financial decisions.

GMR 180: The Amazon Phenomenon

October 14, 2021 13:39 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MB

There’s are many ways that Amazon continues to impact our lives. The benefits of ordering pretty much anything from the comfort of our home to having the item arrive at our door within hours can’t be overstated. But there’s at least one negative impact to Amazon’s influence that can harm or do serious damage to your financial health. In this episode, we discuss this Amazon phenomenon, how you can protect yourself from financial harm while enjoying the benefits.

GMR 179: Product Extended Warranties - Are They Worth the Cost?

September 28, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MB

It seems like every item you’re purchasing these days offers an extended warranty. From Amazon to eBay to your local Walmart purchase, you can’t get through a purchase without an offer for an extended warranty. When is an extended warranty needed, and are they worth the value you’re being asked to pay for them? In this episode of GMR, we’re digging into this topic to help you make better decisions and get the best value for your money.

GMR 178: FUNancial Freedom with Shivanii Ray

August 31, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MB

Don’t you wish better financial education was available for your kids, and that it was fun? In this episode of Getting Money Right, our guest, Shivanii Ray, has just what you’ve been wishing for. Shivanii is the Global Community Engagement Champion of Funancialfreedom.com, an online financial education platform that offers financial education for kids and teens, in a fun and interactive way.

GMR 177: How Much Does Private Mortgage Insurance Cost?

August 24, 2021 12:26 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MB

Buying a home is something most families have a desire to do. And, with the cost of housing continuing to rise, many people are considering buying sooner rather than later. Buying without a sizable down payment will require private mortgage insurance (PMI). In this episode of Getting Money Right, we discuss what is PMI, what it costs, and whether you should pay for it.

GMR 176: Understanding What Types of Assets You Can Invest In

August 17, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MB

There are almost endless options when it comes to investing. Where should you start? What do you need to know to be a successful investor? In this episode, we talk with Alex Mason, the creator of the Stock Stories podcast, and the stockstoryteller.com website, to learn about the types of asset classes available and understand the benefits and risks that come with each asset type.

GMR 175: How Long Does it Take to Build or Improve Your Credit Score?

August 10, 2021 11:33 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MB

Everyone will have to or want to borrow at some point. Having the best credit score will not only allow you to get that loan or credit account, but it will also ensure you pay the lowest interest rate available. In this episode of Getting Money Right, we discuss how long it will take you to build or rebuild your credit score if you’ve had some negative marks against your score, so you can pay less when it’s time to borrow.

GMR 174: What Will You Do With Your Advanced Child Tax Credit?

July 27, 2021 22:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MB

The U.S. Government this month (July 2021) has begun sending child tax credits checks for each child 17 years old and under? What will you do with the extra money? In this episode of Getting Money Right, we’re talking about what the changes to the Child Tax Credit are, why they are being offered in advance. We’ll also make some suggestions on how to make it pay off in a big way.

GMR 173: What is the right amount of money for a family of 4 to spend on food each month?

July 19, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MB

There are certain areas of spending within a household budget that are harder to keep under control than others. Food is definitely one of those. In this episode of GMR, we discuss how you can better budget for this specific expense to keep the rest of your budget healthy.

GMR 172: Should I go back to school to improve my earning potential?

June 29, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MB

Higher education is a good thing. But, should you go back to school to obtain a master’s degree or an additional certification? In this episode of GMR, we discuss the benefits and costs associated with higher education so you can determine whether now is the right time to pursue it.

GMR 171: What is the Best Financial Advice for Someone Just Starting Out as an Adult?

June 29, 2021 00:45 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MB

Having the right information at the right time can make a big difference, especially in regard to finances. In this episode of Getting Money Right, we give our best financial advice to young adults who are just starting out.

GMR 170: When Should Your Start Teaching Your Kids About Money?

June 08, 2021 12:45 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MB

Passing on your knowledge, experience, and wisdom about money to your children is vital to their happiness and success. In this episode of Getting Money Right, we are answering this important question to help you gain insight into when and how to begin teaching your kids about money.

GMR 169: Will Your Estate Plan be Executed Correctly?

May 25, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MB

More than sixty percent of Americans pass away each year without an estate plan; having a WIll or a Living Trust. That’s unfortunate because of the problems this causes the family that’s left behind. For those who possess a living trust, it’s just as important to fund the trust. In this episode of Getting Money Right, we discuss how to ensure your trust is funded and executed according to your wishes.

GMR 168: Is There Such a Thing as Having Too Much Cash?

May 04, 2021 14:40 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MB

When you consider having available cash on hand, you may think the more you have, the better, but that’s often not true. In this episode of Getting Money Right, we’re discussing when too much cash can be a bad thing and offer some recommendations for what to do when you’re in this situation.

GMR 167: Are We Headed for a Market Crash Part 2

April 13, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MB

To be an effective investor, you need to understand how the economy affects different markets. In this episode of GMR, we revisit some of the concerns we discussed back in September of 2020 due to the pandemic and economic stimulus the government has provided. The question we should all be asking and preparing for is, are we headed for a market crash, or will we see continued economic growth?

GMR 166: Are We Headed for a Market Crash?

April 06, 2021 14:45 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MB

To be an effective investor, you need to understand how the economy affects different markets. In this episode of GMR, we revisit some of the concerns we discussed back in September of 2020 due to the pandemic and economic stimulus the government has provided. The question we should all be asking and preparing for is, are we headed for a market crash, or will we see continued economic growth?

GMR 165: Home Warranties - Are They Worth the Cost?

March 23, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MB

Show Notes Different Insurance Profit Margins Property Casualty Insurance averages a 2.7% profit. Life insurance companies had an average NPM of 9.6%. Home Warranty - 20%+ Profit Margins - EBITA  According to Dave Ramsey, a personal finance expert, about 85% of the home warranty amount is absolutely profit and commission to the people. Professional Sources’ Perspective Consumer reports recommend that you take the money you would pay on a home warranty, and put it into a savings accou...

GMR 164: Investing Outside of Wall Street

March 09, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MB

Show Notes What you will hear in this podcast: I’m not anti-Wall Street! I love the Stock Market. It is my bright and shiny object, but it’s a game, and it’s a lot of educated gambling. You should not be putting your entire portfolio in the stock market, in my opinion. You should put a part of it. One of my favorite investments, and a favorite for my clients, is a very strong real estate portfolio. If you want to create real wealth, you want every dollar to create simultaneous benefits....

GMR 163: How to Use Credit Cards Without Wrecking Your Budget

February 23, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

Show Notes How to use credit cards without wrecking your budget Use your credit card as a form of payment, not as an extra source of income. Assign each Credit Card transaction to a budget category. Ensures you’re only spending what you’ve planned. Helps you keep track of all your credit card usage. Makes it easier to pay the balance in full every month. Manage your money with a zero-based budget The best way to track expenses is with a debit card You can use a Credit card, but be a...

GMR 162: Become a Better Investor with Alex Mason

February 09, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MB

Show Notes What you will hear in this podcast: This thing that we call the stock market is really just this auction system of buyers and sellers for these companies that you and I use every day. Learning that I can be a part-owner in these companies just by buying a stock was just amazing to me, and that is what really set me off on the journey. Mental models are these thought experiences or ideas that can help explain a concept, and the reason I find them important is that they can real...

GMR 161: How Annuities Fit Into Your Retirement Strategy

February 02, 2021 12:30 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MB

Show Notes How much should I be planning for retirement? The Income Replacement Ratio $45,000 in expenses (2 people 65 or older) $4,000 in expenses $2,500 in Social Security Gap $1,500 has to come from other sources Real estate, stock/bonds/mutual/funds, annuities, etc. America’s Income Challenge Only 30% of people have a plan. From $4,000 a month, $1,000 a month needed for utilities, food, and property insurance could be covered by annuities. Most Americans will spend similarly i...

GMR 160: How to Create Protected Lifetime Income

January 26, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MB

Show Notes Today’s Annuity: A Tool to Create Protected Lifetime Income What are annuities? An insurance product About a quarter trillion sold in the US each year Annuity companies are highly regulated Benefits of Annuities Tax Deferral Principal Protection Unlimited Contributions for Non-Qualified Annuities Ability to Be Swapped Tax-Free Probate Avoidance Access to Cash When Needed Offset to Longevity Risk Guaranteed Protected Income* Death Benefits Nursing Home, Long-Term Ca...

GMR 159: Increase Your Impact, Your Income, and Your Business by Writing a Book

January 19, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MB

Show Notes What you will hear and learn from this podcast: We believe books change lives; they change the lives of the reader, they change the life of the author in the process of writing it, and also in leveraged impact. We help people write and publish books to grow their impact, their income, and their business. I figured, Hey! I’m learning how to run a business from professors who have never run a business; that doesn’t make much sense to me, so why don’t I drop out.” “It’s not abou...

GMR 158: Staying on Track in Difficult Seasons

January 12, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MB

Show Notes Staying on Track in Difficult Seasons Get honest with yourself How committed are you to your financial health? Is your long term financial well being more important to you than you satisfying your immediate gratification? Are you engaged in a blame game? It’s not my fault! Financial health is about personal responsibility. It’s up to you. You are the benefactor or the casualty of your decisions. Determine that no matter what comes your way it is your responsibility and no ...

GMR 157: 5 Financial Mistakes to Avoid

January 05, 2021 16:00 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MB

5 Financial Mistakes to Avoid Keeping up with the Joneses Spend on purpose, and you’ll avoid the temptation to compare and keep up with others. Not setting the next goal Always have the next goal in place before achieving the one you’re working on. Not protecting your wealth Have proper insurance Manage your cash flow and increase your reserves Spending before saving Save before you spend. This will ensure you never forsake your financial wealth and future for immediate gratificatio...

GMR 156: Give and Grow Rich with Omer Redden Part 2

December 29, 2020 07:00 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MB

Guest - Omer Redden Omer Redden is the best selling author of several books including: How to Work from Home  Life Doc: How to Succeed in Life Without Losing Your Faith, Family, and Friends Give and Grow Rich: Change Your Mind, Change Your Money In his day-to-day, he works with an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company, Self-Publishing School, which teaches people how to publish their books and use those books to leverage their impact, income, and businesses. What you will hear in this pod...

GMR 155: Give and Grow Rich with Omer Redden

December 22, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MB

Show Notes Guest - Omer Redden Omer Redden is the best selling author of several books including: How to Work from Home  Life Doc: How to Succeed in Life Without Losing Your Faith, Family, and Friends Give and Grow Rich: Change Your Mind, Change Your Money In his day-to-day, he works with an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company, Self-Publishing School, which teaches people how to publish their books and use those books to leverage their impact, income, and businesses. What you will hear...

GMR 154: Saving for Kids and Teaching Them to Value Saving

December 15, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MB

Show Notes Cost of raising a child - Check out this informative article on the cost of raising a child. Saving for and Teaching Your Kids the Value of Saving 1. Begin with a personal financial assessment Get an accurate picture of your own budget. How are you managing? Spending on purpose? Saving for future needs (emergency fund, long term savings) Do you have enough margin? This is where saving for your kids should come from. Adding a child or two and starting to save for their fut...

GMR 153: How a Scarcity Mindset Harms You

December 08, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MB

The scarcity mindset believes there are limited resources and inequality in possession of those resources. It further believes that for one person to succeed, someone must lose. In this episode of GMR, we reveal the truth about the scarcity mindset and why it isn't to your benefit to embrace it. Show Notes The Scarcity Mindset The scarcity mindset is the belief that there will never be enough — whether it's money, food, or something else entirely — and as a result, your actions and though...

GMR 152: Building a Business that Never Fails - Part 2

December 01, 2020 16:53 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MB

To build significant wealth, you’ll need to move beyond being an employee. This is because there are only so many hours in the day, and when you’re employed, you can only trade a limited number of hours in a day for income. In this episode, we continue our talk with Josh Moore, the owner of Inclusion Coffee, to learn what it takes to build a business that never fails. Show Notes Things you will hear in this podcast: I would buy a house, work my job, and in the evening, I would work on fix...

GMR 151: Building a Business that Never Fails

November 24, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MB

To build significant wealth, you’ll need to move beyond being an employee. This is because there are only so many hours in the day, and when you’re employed, you can only trade a limited number of hours in a day for income. In this episode, we talk with Josh Moore, the owner of Inclusion Coffee, to learn what it takes to build a business that never fails.

GMR 150: 6 Steps to Starting a Business

November 17, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MB

To build significant wealth, you’ll need to move beyond being an employee. This is because there are only so many hours in the day, and when you’re employed, you can only trade a limited number of hours in a day for income. In this episode, we share six steps to starting a business that will move you from employee to self-employed and gradually to business owners and investors.

GMR 149: Developing A Wealthy Mindset

November 10, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MB

No doubt you’ve heard the saying, “The rich get richer and the poor get poorer.” Well, there’s a good reason for this, and it comes down to mindset. What you believe about money, and how you think about it will lead to your actions, and eventually your results. In this episode, we discuss six specific ways the wealthy think differently so you can learn and develop your own wealthy mindset.

GMR 148: The Path to Wealth

November 03, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MB

What does it take to build wealth? Is there more than one path to reaching this destination? In this episode, we discuss the two main approaches to building wealth and why one path is disproportionately more likely to produce significant wealth.

GMR 147: Answers to Common Money Questions

October 27, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MB

Financial education and inspiring you toward financial freedom is a big part of why Getting Money Right exists. In this episode, we’re answering your most common money questions to help you make better decisions, and reach your money goals.

GMR 146: Answers to Common Money Questions

October 20, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MB

Financial education and inspiring you toward financial freedom is a big part of why Getting Money Right exists. In this episode, we’re answering your most common money questions to help you make better decisions, and reach your money goals.

GMR 145: Protecting and Improving Your Credit Score

October 13, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MB

There have been many negative impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. One that hasn’t been talked about much is the increased use of credit and the negative impact on credit scores. Many Americans have had to use more credit to get by in the past 6 months, and the result is lower credit scores. In this episode of GMR, we’re going over some of the basics of credit scores and what you can do to protect and/or improve yours.

GMR 144: The Plan for Purposeful Living

October 06, 2020 06:00 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MB

Trying to reach your financial goals and fulfill your life purpose won’t happen without a solid plan. In this episode of GMR, we review our 4 Principles of Purposeful Living so you can have a roadmap to financial success and begin pursuing your life’s purpose.

GMR 143: The Secret to Lasting Change

September 29, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MB

Every single person wants to change something in their life. Maybe you want to change your weight, or perhaps it’s your finances. Regardless of what you want to change, there’s a process to change, and the biggest adversary to your success is your brain. In this episode of GMR, we look at what it takes to experience positive change that lasts.

GMR 142: Build a Rich and Meaningful Life

September 22, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MB

Work is an important part of life and a significant contributor to our happiness and fulfillment. You were created to do things, to be useful and fulfilled in your work. If that’s not your current state, listen to this episode of Getting Money Right to learn how you can pursue work that’s meaningful and financially rewarding.

GMR 141: What's Ahead for the Housing Market?

September 15, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MB

The Housing Market has seen a significant increase over the last few years. With the pandemic still impacting the economy, especially jobs, many Americans are seeking forbearance on their mortgages. How will this impact the housing market in the near future? Listen to this episode of Getting Money Right to find out and to learn what you should do to prepare.

GMR 140: How to Avoiding the Next Economic Downturn

September 08, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MB

Wouldn't it be great if you could predict economic cycles? Knowing when markets will go up or down would be advantageous to investing and protecting our assets. Understanding what causes economic cycles will not only make you better at investing, it will help you avoid financial pitfalls. In this episode of GMR, we discuss how long-term debt cycles occur and what you can do to ensure you don’t get caught up in one.