Aligned Money Show

Managing Student Loans with Travis Hornsby

On this show, we talked about the trends in student loans and overall education, what to consider if you’re thinking about attending college or grad school, and why paying off your loan may not be the best choice with Travis Hornsby, CFA, Founder and CEO of Student Loan Planner.  Listen to learn how you should be thinking about and managing your student loans during this time!
For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:25!
You can learn more about Travis at StudentLoanPlanner.com, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Vanguard and Basis Points

Vanguard just announced major price cuts to many of their investments, which is good news for investors…but how much will it really move the needle, and is it a big deal? To be able to make up your own mind, it’s important to understand how basis points work, and how much they matter.   
George G talks about how to ensure you know what you’re paying for, how much, and if you’re getting enough value!
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Disrupting Asset Management with Scott Mackillop

On this show, we talked about a new, flat fee approach, to asset management and how you can take advantage of it with Scott MacKillop, CEO of First Ascent Asset Management, JD, speaker and writer.  Listen to learn about an elegantly simple alternative to investment managment!
For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:49.
You can learn more about Scott at FirstAscentAM.com, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

At What Cost with Nolan Bradford

We focused on the value of growth while always asking “at what cost,” how to get ahead financially, what business owners can do to decrease costs while increasing revenue, why you need clean data to make sound decisions, and how to find financial peace of mind, with Nolan Bradbury, Principal with Bradfield Accounting.      
Listen to hear a difference-making tip on the importance of knowing your numbers!
You can learn more about Nolan at BradfieldCo.com, and LinkedIn. 
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Philanthropy in Your Community with Phil Cubeta

On this show, we talked about being intentional with your philanthropic giving, identifying and crystalizing the communities with which you most identify with Phil Cubeta, CLU, CHFC, AEP, Masters in Financial Services and Chair in Philanthropy at the American College.  Listen to learn some practical tactics for helping your kids to become more generous and giving!
For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 20:38.
You can learn more about Phil at TheAmericanCollege.Edu, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
On this show, we talked about being intentional with your philanthropic giving, identifying and crystalizing the communities with which you most identify with Phil Cubeta, CLU, CHFC, AEP, Masters in Financial Services and Chair in Philanthropy at the American College.  Listen to learn some practical tactics for helping your kids to become more generous and giving!
For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 20:38.
You can learn more about Phil at TheAmericanCollege.Edu, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Checkbook Control Retirement Accounts with Bernard Reisz

On this show, we talked about checkbook control retirement accounts, how they work, the IRS guidelines, what you can invest in and what to watch out for with Bernard Reisz, CPA, CPCU and Principal of Resure Financial Advisors and 401KCheckbook.com  Listen to learn the process for using your retirement account to invest in real estate and alternatives!
For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:40.
You can learn more about Bernard at 401KCheckBook.com, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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Your Personal DOGE

The DOGE is about to take a knife to the federal government. Could you benefit from a personal DOGE to cut some of your expenses? Throughout history, austerity measures have been used to reign in spending and get back into the black.  
George G talks about how to reduce your overhead and get moving in the right financial direction!
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Making a Plan with Ramin Abrams

We focused on the necessity and importance of making a plan, knowing and keeping your priorities, how to deal with FOMO, knowing what balance means to you, and how to get started, with Ramin Abrams, Financial Advisor with Concurrent Advisors.      
Listen to hear a difference-making tip on how to avoid making emotional financial decisions!
You can learn more about Ramin at ConcurrentNY.com, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn. 
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All the President's Money with Megan Gorman

We focused on all the president’s money, how anxiety over our finances is a universal experience, why it’s tougher to get ahead today than it’s ever been, the importance and usefulness of a budget, getting back to the American Dream, and how to get started, with Megan Gorman, Financial Advisor, Wealth Historian, and Author.      
Listen to hear a difference-making tip on why everyone at some time has been worried about money!
You can learn more about Megan at AllThePresidentsMoney.com, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 
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Happy Money with Jonathan Blau

We focused on being happy with money, the problem and power of dopamine, focusing on internal desires versus external, the differences between data, knowledge, and wisdom, how to know what’s true about success, and how to get started, with Jonathan Blau, President and CEO of Fusion Family Wealth.      
Listen to hear a difference-making tip on how to find sustainable happiness!
You can learn more about Jonathan at FusionFamilyWealth.com, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn. 
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The Aligned Money Show is the podcast for Money Alignment Academy, copyright 2024