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The Mental Wealth Show with Rich Jones

250 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 977 ratings

The Mental Wealth Show is about health, wellness, and healing. Join Health & Performance Coach and Masters track and field national champion, Rich Jones, for the journey to a holistically healthy life through honest reflection and candid conversations with diverse guests.

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Your Money Mindset Matters ft. J.D. Roth - PB87

April 17, 2018 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Our National Financial Literacy Month guest interviews continue! This week we welcome back former P&B guest J.D. Roth (ICYMI – PB34: Become a Money Boss ft. J.D. Roth). J.D. is a recognized personal finance expert who has written for Forbes and recently returned to writing for his popular and insightful personal finance website, Get Rich Slowly.org. On this episode he helps you and us explore a different way to view money with a focus on saving you more of it. Your money mindset matters! We ...

Banish the Balance ft. Tonya Rapley - PB86

April 10, 2018 09:09 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

Continuing our guest interviews for National Financial Literacy Month April 2018, we welcome back Tonya Rapley (ICYMI - PB29: My Fab Finance ft. Tonya Rapley). Since the last time she was on our show, Mrs. Rapley has secured several bags. For the newly acquainted, Tonya is the millennial money expert and creator of the award-winning site, MyFabFinance.com. In 2014 she was deemed the “New Face of Wealth Building” by Black Enterprise Magazine and her site has been voted the best finance blog f...

Afford Anything ft. Paula Pant - PB85

April 03, 2018 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

Kicking off National Financial Literacy Month 2018 right, we're joined by Paula Pant of the Afford Anything website and podcast. When Paula graduated from college she did what society expected: she got a regular schmegular job. But, like many of us, she soon realized that working a 9 to 5 -- even at a job she loved -- deprived her of something even more valuable: personal freedom. Paula set out to become financially independent and along the way she discovered you can afford anything (but no...

Half a Million?! And an Intern...

March 29, 2018 16:05 - 1 minute - 989 KB

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PB84: Automate Your Way to Saving 1x Your Income

March 06, 2018 05:05 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

On this week's P&B Money Minute we discuss how to save 1x your income by age 30 and 3x by age 40 using a few automated tools we recommend. Marcus reveals why he finally logged back into his retirement accounts after a 12-month hiatus and the three step process you can follow to potentially increase your retirement savings without impacting your takehome pay. Plus, the automated tools you can use to make retirement savings easy. On this show we'll explain: Maximizing your tax cut to supersiz...

PB83: How to Stay Ready for Your Next Opportunity

February 26, 2018 15:21 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

Rich brings back the This Week in Work segment, covering the importance of staying ready in life and at work. Our discussion covers: What to do when your company is downsizing or you might be facing a potential layoff Why you may want to consider having TWO RESUMEZ for internal and external job applications How updating LinkedIn Quarterly can separate you from your competition Don't forget your ABCs - Always Be Connecting: access the hidden job market available to those who prioritize...

PB82: Financial Independence ft. Early Retirement Dude

February 20, 2018 17:25 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

This week we welcome, The Dude. No, not The Big Lebowski but of equal reverence, The Early Retirement Dude. ER Dude shares the secrets behind how he retired 12-years ago at the age of 36 and never looked back. Mastering financial independence isn't easy, but with the right plan, he believes almost anyone can repeat his formula for success. You won't even need a special blend of 13 secret spices. You just need to: Clearly define your purpose: why do I want to retire early and if I succeed at...

PB81: Don't Leave Money on the Table ft. Jeanie Ahn

February 13, 2018 06:03 - 59 minutes - 40.5 MB

This week we're joined by Jeanie Anh of @YahooFinance. Some of you will remember Jeanie from our feature on CBS New's “Your Money Matters” panel. Jeanie is a reporter & senior producer who specializes in making personal finance and career guidance fun by helping viewers make smarter money moves! She joins us to discuss how to successfully make multiple career transitions and the importance of salary negotiation, as well as tips for preparing for your next career and salary negotiation. This ...

PB80: It's Never Too Late to Get Started

January 30, 2018 16:07 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

A goal without a plan will remain a dream without a reality. On this week's show, we talk about the importance of clearly defining your goals and the small differences that define why some people succeed while others procrastinate. Using a variety of practices, like SMART (Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Timely) and project management Apps and systems, Rich and Marcus share how they've defined their 3- to 5-year plans and the lessons learned from past successes (and failures). Tailo...

PB79: Credit Card Perks Without Credit Card Debt ft Liran Amrany

January 23, 2018 05:01 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

We got 99 problems but a credit ain't one. We originally met Liran Amrany at FinCon2017, where we learned he is the co-founder and CEO of Debitize, a personal finance application that helps consumers use credit cards responsibly. How does it work? Debitize automatically helps customers set aside funds to cover their credit card purchases like a debit card while still allowing users to access the benefits, protections, and perks of their credit cards. Before founding the tool, he spent 9 year...

PB78: Her Money Matters ft. Jen Hemphill

January 09, 2018 16:04 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Now that you're recovering from the holidays and financial binging, we've got just the spend-over relief you need with our first episode of 2018. We're joined by Jen Hemphill of the Her Money Matters podcast. Jen is a military spouse & bilingual Latina who helps women who are tired of the traditional money advice break out their inner financial confidence so they can claim their own unique version of financial freedom. She is also an Accredited Financial Counselor (ACF). As a money coach, Je...

PB77: Why Millennials Are Facing the Scariest Financial Future ft. Michael Hobbes

December 19, 2017 16:49 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

Paychecks & Balances is joined by Michael Hobbes (@RottenInDenmark), author of that viral story you should have already read but just in case you didn't now you can listen to us talk about it, Millennials Are Screwed: Why millennials are facing the scariest financial future of any generation since the Great Depression. Even Generation X and the Boomers receive honorable mentions this week. See ladies and gentlemen of generations past? Gone, but not forgotten! Armed with Michael's 8-plus mont...

PB76: 5 Tips to Get Your Work & Money Up in 2018

December 12, 2017 16:46 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

This Week in Work segment returns! This is the segment of PB where we help you crack the professional code and discuss stories and topics relevant to the workplace. This week we’re talking about five things you can do in 2018 to get both your work and money up. We cover: Using your bonus and merit increases to jumpstart your 401k while lowering your taxable income for the year The benefit of the "electronic envelope system" -- using multiple bank accounts to accelerate and clearly manage ...

PB75: Paychecks on a Plane ft. Brian Fontenot of Driftr Travels

December 05, 2017 17:09 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

This week we're joined by Brian L. Fontenot. Brian is a well-known tech entrepreneur in the Austin, Texas area. He is also a philanthropist,  public speaker, world traveler, and illustrious member of the AΦA organization. We were happy to have Brian on the show to share his perspective on personal finance, open up about his community service passions and BLF Foundation, and provide tips for how you can travel like a baller while staying within your budget. [bctt tweet="Listen to @BrianLFon...

PB74: Personal Finance in Moderation and Shots of History ft. Cody Wheat

November 28, 2017 15:16 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Had too much to think? We recommend you do all things in moderation, including adulting. To help you navigate the balance-side of the work, life, balance equation, we're joined by guest Cody Wheat of the Shots of History podcast to discuss all things alcohol and some things fiscal responsibility. Shots of History explores the history of alcohol one tale-inducing elixir, photo or podcast at a time through interviews & stories about the people & events that shape what we drink. The motto: "The...

PB73: Financial Independence and Early Retirement ft. Robert Farrington

November 14, 2017 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

It's LIT! Thanks to this week's FIRE guest, Robert Farrington, America’s Millennial Money and Student Loan Debt Expert. He is also the founder of TheCollegeInvestor.com, which is the #1 resource for helping millennials get out of student loan debt and start building real wealth for their future. The College Investor is designed to be the #1 tool to help get out of student loan debt, learn how to earn more money, understand how to start investing, and build real wealth. We spoke about Robert'...

PB72: The 9-to-5 Training Ground ft. Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

November 06, 2017 01:36 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

We're joined this week by guest Lynnette Khalfani-Cox aka "The Money Coach." Lynette is a personal finance expert, television and radio personality, and the author of numerous books, including the New York Times bestseller Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom. Lynnette, an award-winning financial news journalist and former Wall Street Journal reporter for CNBC, has been featured in top newspapers including the Washington Post, USA Today, and the New York Times, as well as maga...

PB71: Financial Residency ft. Ryan Inman

October 31, 2017 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

This week we're joined by Ryan Inman of Physicianwealthservices.com and the Financial Residency podcast. Ryan got even more passionate about the field of personal finance when his wife was in residency and she began to pass along information that she received from “financial advisors” trying to sell her products. He found it alarming how vulnerable she was to bad advice and bad investments. Most doctors aren’t married to a financial planner and they end up getting taken advantage of or makin...

PB70: Don't Dance. Make Money Moves.

October 17, 2017 04:23 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

Staying employed at the same company for over two years, on average, can make you earn 50% less over the life of your career according to a recent Forbes analysis. On this week's show, Rich and I discuss the pros and cons of maximizing your money moves and whether job hopping is still frowned upon or a way of life for Millennials. This show covers: How you can strategically "job hop" into the raise your current employer either can't or won't give The average current employee will receive ...

PB69: Seek Wisdom, Find Wealth ft. Patrice Washington of The Redefining Wealth Podcast

October 17, 2017 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

Patrice Washington is most well known as the personal finance voice of the top-rated and nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Radio Show where she hosts her own weekly segment, Real Money Answers with Patrice Washington. She is also the best-selling author of Real Money Answers for Every Woman, Real Money Answers College Life & Beyond, and Real Money Answers for Men, a featured columnist, television commentator, and leading authority on personal finance, entrepreneurship, and success f...

PB68: Don't Cost Yourself $600K

October 10, 2017 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

There are two truths we all hold self-evident in our careers: 1) it's always Happy Hour somewhere or 2) performance review season. With these facts of career life in mind, the best time to start your self-evaluation was yesterday and the next best time is today. On our This Week In Work segment we discuss: Salary negotiation: starting at $55,000 versus $50,000 could yield an additional $630,000 in career earnings Why you don't need to fear losing an offer of employment if you make a reaso...

PB67: The Total Money Makeover (A Millennial Review)

October 03, 2017 04:02 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

It's our first PB BOGO: this week's Money Minute segment show covers lessons learned from Dave Ramsey's and you get a full review on the PB blog: The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness! Our discussion includes: Are The Total Money Makeover, Envelope System, and Snowball Debt Payment method still relevant for the Millennial (ages 18-34) generation The 14 Personal Finance books we will read (so you don't have to) and breakdown on upcoming shows Why Marcus disagrees ...

PB66: Become Financially Independent and Retire Early (FIRE)

September 26, 2017 13:34 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

The Millennials are at it again. Our generation discovered in 20-years what other generations took 40-years to figure out: working your entire life away so maybe you can retire (if you're lucky) is a recipe for suc-sucks! On this episode, we explore #lifehacks and the simple math that can help Millennials hasten their financial independence and retire early enough to actually enjoy our money long before age 67. “The History of FIRE” lays the groundwork for our discussion on FI/RE (Financial...

PB65: The Billionaire Mindset ft. Tyrone Jackson

September 19, 2017 05:13 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Join us for another LIVE recording session from Podcast Movement 2017 at the FinCon booth with Tyrone Jackson, The Wealthy Investor. Tyrone details the story of how he went from a single parent household that struggled with finances growing up to become a trusted stock market trader and best selling author. From an eclectic background spanning voiceover work to commercial acting, Tyrone went on to build his reputation on a unique ability to simplify stock trading and investing. He is a mento...

PB64: Taking the Stage & Telling Your Story

September 12, 2017 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

Thank God for granting us this moment of clarity, this moment of honesty, but today the world will feel our truth! We took a little time off for #selfcare and personal perspective but we're back with more greatness with a LIVE recording from Podcast Movement 2017. On this special segment, we introduce "Paychecks and Balances presents: Happy Hour." Featured topics include: Our apologies for recording a show under the minor influence of happy hour libations Overcoming your public speaking f...

PB63: Am I Overqualified and How Do I Fix This?

August 08, 2017 03:37 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

We turned this week's listener question into a minisode! Let us know what you think in the comments below, or if you have your own question, use the ASK P&B button. Justin left a voicemail to ask "when do you know if you're overqualified" and what steps to take when the opportunity for advancement or promotion doesn't exist with your current employer. On this fun episode we respond with tips for: The importance of maintaining transferable and marketable skills since staying employed at the ...

PB62: Financial Tidbits w/ Donna Freedman

August 01, 2017 15:41 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

You may remember Donna from our previous episode PB31: Save Where You Can ft. Donna Freedman. Donna's back with a new book, Your Playbook For Tough Times Vol. 2, some great personal finance advice and much more! For those of you who are new here, Donna has been a college dropout, a single mom, a newspaper reporter in Chicago and Alaska, and a late-in-life university student. She has over 20 years of experience writing and helping people on media organizations like MSN Money and popular onlin...

PB61: Let's Talk About Money ft. Damon Young of VSB (Part 2)

July 11, 2017 09:17 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

We're back with the podcast you need: Part 2 with Damon Young of VSB. If you haven't already, don't forget to listen to Part 1: PB60: “Overnight Success” ft. Damon Young of Very Smart Brothas. This episode is equally colorful but tackles more serious topics like life, health, and personal finance. Our discussions include: What it's like to have new money with old problems like being the first to make it while balancing staying #woke and authentic with #TheStruggle How not having enough mo...

PB60: "Overnight Success" ft. Damon Young of Very Smart Brothas (Part 1)

June 27, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

This week we're joined by Damon Young of VSB for the first of a 2-part discussion. Damon is the editor-in-chief and co-founder of the black culture cornerstone, VerySmartBrothas.com. He has had his work featured on places like Slate, The Root, Ebony, Essence, HuffPost and everywhere the cool kids hang out on the e-corner. Last but not least, he's working on a book of essays to be published by Ecco (HarperCollins). He lives in Pittsburgh, really likes pancakes, and Damon is a busy man, so we'...

PB59: Kids Cost What?!

June 19, 2017 06:36 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

The Money Minute A @PayBalances listener asks, "how would you change your budget if you had children?" We found that as of 2017, it costs up to $233,610 to raise a child from ages 0 to 17! We discuss how we would proactively adjust our personal finances when a little (HYPOTHETICAL!) bundle of joy is on the way: Start the 9-month clock and begin adjusting and testing our new family budget before the arrival of the baby. Review our insurance plans to make sure we have enough to care ...

PB58: Wait 'Til I Get My Money Right

June 12, 2017 03:34 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

A new Money Minute inspired listener question and our drive to get our and your money right so we can stunt -- responsibly and within our budgets, of course -- on the haters! A This Week in Work update finds Rich delving even further into the seedy underworld of the professional dark side, also known as Middle Management. Money Minute After our How Much You Need to Save Each Month to Retire With $1,000,000 blog equally excites and depresses folks on both the wrong and right side of 30, a ...

PB57: Should I Stay At My Job Until I'm Debt-Free?

June 06, 2017 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

This week we tackle another listener question from our ASKPB queue: Hey guys! The question I have is if I should stay in a job that I don't like until I pay off all my debt. I'm in my late 20's, and I'll make 70k this year and I have 28k in credit card debt. The credit cards have been cut, dipped in lighter fluid, and thrown into a fire pit. I've been using only cash and started budgeting. The job that I currently work at pays well, but I don't enjoy the work or people. I've been with thi...

PB56: The Truth About Credit ft. Liz Weston

May 30, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

This week we’re joined by Liz Weston. Liz is a Columnist and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) whose goal is to help us get smarter about money. She's the author of five books including the best-selling "Your Credit Score: How to Improve the 3-Digit Number That Shapes Your Financial Future." Her “Money Talk” column appears throughout the country, including the Los Angeles Times and she has appeared on TV shows, such as CNBC’s Power Lunch, NBC Nightly News, and the Today Show. On this show Li...

PB55: My Co-Workers Are Dating and It Sucks!

May 23, 2017 04:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

Have a career advice or debt free question? Click the ASKPB button! This week’s question was so good we couldn't help but dedicate a full show to our response. Apparently, the DMs aren't the only place it goes down. A few snippets: I always thought they were taboo but people at my current company frequently engage in dalliances and full blown relationships - sometimes resulting in marriage! The fact that so many people seem to be finding long term love at my company while I remain single is...

PB54: A Thousand Debits

May 16, 2017 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

While some folks are of the opinion that Millennial’s affinity for avocados is the only thing keeping us from owning homes, we here at Paychecks & Balances offer opinions you can actually use. Opinions based on math and common sense when common sense is as uncommon as, apparently, Millennials who own a home. Marcus provides an update on the successes and lessons learned two weeks into the 50/30/20 Budget and Rich shares another win in the career column. This week’s PB segments we cover: Mo...

PB53: Broke Millennial ft. Erin Lowry

May 09, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

Ready to get your financial life together (#GYFLT)? Erin Lowry, creator of BrokeMillennial.com and author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together is here to help! Broke Millennial, the book, is a step-by-step guide on how to go from flat-broke to financial badass. Unlike most personal finance books, it doesn’t just cover boring stuff like credit card debt, investing, and dealing with the dreaded “B” word (budgeting). Erin goes beyond the basics to tackle tr...

PB52: I Ain't Too Proud to Budget

May 03, 2017 01:39 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

While the Fyre Festival proves you can't buy common sense, but you can put a price on ignorance, Rich and Marcus use this week in viral events to try to figure out how a few Instagram models and an admittedly well-produced marketing video scammed hundreds of people out of thousands of dollars. Further, in an attempt to go platinum with no guest features, we bring back the Money Minute and This Week in Work segments this week. Finally, the hostest with the mostest wrap-up with a listener ques...

PB51: The $500K Struggle Revisited ft. Financial Samurai

April 25, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

Time to re-up and recycle the flow. What does that even mean? Well, this week we re-visit our fastest downloaded podcast ever, PB47: Barely Making It on $500K! As an added bonus, we feature half-man, half-legend and guest, the Financial Samurai himself! Financial Samurai (Sam Dogen) got his MBA from Cal and spent over 10 years working in the finance industry. After 13 years of working in Corporate America and living the "American Dream," money ceased to be a major driving factor. Instead, Sa...

PB50: Rising at Work + Office Friendships ft. Tiffany Southerland

April 18, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

We're back this week discussing all things paychecks and office with esteemed guest Tiffany Southerland. Tiff is a Career Coach, purveyor of empowerment, speaker, 3-time Degree champion, lawyer and the host of the How Does She Do It podcast. We had a great time discussing the importance of mentors, career development and navigation, why Tiff has like 50-11 degrees, and we even had time for a juicy listener question about office relationships. This week's topics include: The difference betwe...

PB49: Back to Budgeting Basics + The Backdoor Reference

April 08, 2017 22:47 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

We get back to basics on this week's Money Minute with simple tips you can use to create a budget you'll actually stick to. Yes, we here at PB already admitted that budgeting sucks, but is it a necessary evil we just have to follow? Some would argue no, "...here's the thing about budgeting: It's not fun. At all. And for that reason, it often ends up just being a waste of time..." - David Bach, self-made millionaire. On our This Week in Work segment Rich covers the Managing for Dummies strug...

PB48: Renting vs. Buying ft. Kirk Chisholm

April 04, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

The rent is too damn high! But, what happens when the mortgage is too high, also? Among many other quarter-to-midlife items on the must have crisis checklist, the "you need to buy a home" struggle is real. Whether we like it or not, many of us still see homeownership as the final ornament on top of the Christmas tree of life that officially marks when we've graduated to adulthood and the "American Dream." But, have you ever thought about who sold us this dream? Is homeownership an expense or...

PB47: The $500K Struggle?!

March 28, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

Is it possible to live paycheck-to-paycheck on $500,000? This 30-year old couple thinks so. Join us this week as we review the budget read around the world and try to figure out how a couple making $500,000 before taxes can only have $7,300 in annual take-home income each year. Check out Scraping By On $500,000 A Year: Why It’s So Hard For High Income Earners To Escape The Rat Race from FinancialSamurai.com. After reviewing the budget, Rich and Marcus discuss: $185,600 in taxes? Taxes? TAXE...

PB46: Magnify Your Money ft. Mandi Woodruff

March 21, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

Back to the finances! Ok, I originally thought this was a clever reference, but I realized while typing it that Back to the Future came out in 1985. While we reflect on our lives as older Millennials, you can enjoy another great guest episode featuring Mandi Woodruff! Mandi is a personal finance expert with a special focus on Millennial spending. She’s also a former Yahoo personal finance reporter who’s appeared as an on-camera expert for CBS and Good Morning America. More recently, she’s be...

PB45: It's a Celebration! (One Year)

March 14, 2017 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

Do you know what today is? It's our anniversary, made for you and me! That's right PB fans, this week we celebrate our first 12-months at Paychecks and Balances. Of course, we have to start by saying THANK YOU to the fans and listeners for the love and support! We wouldn't be here without you. But, like Mr. Diddy, PB can't stop won't stop, so while we reflect on what we've achieved this year, we're already excited for new projects, new content, and even more opportunities. We look forward to...

PB44: Are We That Entitled?

March 07, 2017 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

We go to college to get our “dream jobs,” then we are unable to pursue our dreams because we need the income from the job to pay off the debt incurred from going to college. What a time to be alive! “Simon Sinek (age 43) spoke to The Independent about how parenting, combined with social media, working environments, and our impatience have created a generation plagued by low self-esteem, and what we can do about it.” Say what now? Are Millennials really that entitled and emotionally ill-equip...

PB43: How Much Will It Take?

February 28, 2017 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

"Days go slow. Years go fast." - Marcus realizes in this week's Money Minute and This Week in Work hybrid. Rich and Marcus realize that "life comes at you fast" is more than a catchy insurance commercial quote. On this episode, we discuss practical tips for helping ensure you move forward at the speed of life. Topics include: "The Career Tripod" or three tips you can start using today to meet your career and personal goals at the same [gosh darn] time A LifeHack Marcus is trying for 2017 ...

PB42: The Millennial-Boomer Divide ft. Marc Miller

February 21, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 51 MB

This week's guest is Marc Miller. Marc runs the website CareerPivot.com and blog. His career included 22 years at IBM, thriving tech startups, and a stint as a high school math teacher. After thirty years of wandering the proverbial career desert, Marc learned his most crucial lesson: Most people don’t really know what makes them happy at their core, what fulfills them. Marc uses his extensive training experience to help others—especially Baby Boomers—find careers that they could grow into f...

PB41: Know Your Role + The Internal Crisis

February 07, 2017 15:28 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

In this week's Money Minute, Marcus shares a helpful tool that he has used over the years to research career fields and options from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Thinking of making a job change? Not sure what other professions are related to your current skillset? In school and want to make sure the job you want will exist in 4 years and allow you to "make it rain" or whatever the cool-kid equivalent of rain making is called in 2021? There's a website for that, the Occupational Outlook Ha...

PB40: Think Like a Recruiter (LinkedIn Edition)

January 31, 2017 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Are you on LinkedIn? Are you using it right? Well, this week Rich leads a discussion on pro tips and life hacks to make sure you're maximizing your LinkedIn profile. Our discussion covers the following ways to improve your LinkedIn: How to make your LinkedIn profile stand out to recruiters The hidden LinkedIn feature you can update today to let recruiters know you're actively job searching without alerting your current employer What not to include on your LinkedIn profile that might mak...

PB39: Adaptable Adulting ft. Donovan Frost

January 24, 2017 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

We thought we'd give you a break from the old country for old men podcast with a guest feature with Donovan Frost, whom we had the pleasure of meeting at FinCon16. Donovan is a 25 year old Millennial and the one-man voice behind TheAdaptableAdult.com. Marcus became interested in Donovan's story and having him on the show after finding out that Donovan had quit his day job to travel the world and discover his purpose. On this episode we discuss: What Donovan learned - pros and cons - about the...

Guests

Erin Lowry
2 Episodes
Kwame Christian
2 Episodes
Nick Loper
2 Episodes
Pete Mockaitis
2 Episodes
Cameron Huddleston
1 Episode
Chris Hogan
1 Episode
Elle Martinez
1 Episode
Gaby Dunn
1 Episode
Jason Brown
1 Episode
Jen Hemphill
1 Episode
Lynnette Khalfani
1 Episode
Michelle Jackson
1 Episode
Patrice Washington
1 Episode
Paula Pant
1 Episode
Rachel Cruze
1 Episode
Robert Farrington
1 Episode
Ryan Inman
1 Episode
Stephen Warley
1 Episode
Tori Dunlap
1 Episode
Wilson Muscadin
1 Episode

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