Aligned Money Show

Impact Investing with Chris Meyer

We focused on impact investing through shareholder advocacy, the special rights and privileges of shareholders, how to use that influence for more than simply returns, and how to vote with your dollars, with Chris Meyer, Manager of Stewardship Investing Research with Praxis Mutual Funds.       
Listen to hear a difference-making tip on how to make your investment dollars matter!
You can learn more about Chris at PraxisMutualFunds.com, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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Life is a Journey Not a Destination with David Bahnsen

We focused on the forgotten wisdom that life is a journey not a destination, the true value of work and why we’ve lost sight of it, why so many of us are struggling to find meaning, and how to make retirement worthwhile, with David Bahnsen, CIO of the Bahnsen Group, economist, author, and thought leader.       
Listen to hear a difference-making tip on the question to ask yourself to know if you’re in pursuit of a destination, or enjoying the journey!
You can learn more about David at Bahnsen.com, Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.
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Concentrated Stock Positions with Matt Benson

We focused on concentrated stock options, the important planning considerations that go along with them, being mindful of taxes, and how to create a plan for the long-term, with Matt Benson, CFP, and Owner of Sonmore Financial.       
Listen to hear a difference-making tip on the importance of reviewing and rebalancing your investments!
You can learn more about Matt at SonmoreFinancial.com, Facebook, YouTube, X, and LinkedIn.
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Finding Your Trading Edge with Adrian Reid

We focused on finding your trading edge, how to successfully trade stocks, ETFs and Crypto, the importance of understanding the expectancy equation, how to put systems in place for your trading, and why people lose money, with Adrian Reid, Founder of Enlightened Stock Trading.       
Listen to hear a difference-making tip on the importance of taking losses early!
You can learn more about Adrian at EnlightenedStockTrading.com, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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Retirement Planning Is Hard

Is retirement planning hard? Is it too complicated to do yourself? George G breaks down what’s required and how to put numbers behind your goals!
 
Here are the numbers George references:
 
So, if someone saves $15,000 a year for 30 years at an 8% rate of return, they would have approximately $1,621,159.30.
 
So, if someone saves $20,000 a year for 30 years at an 8% rate of return, they would have approximately $2,161,545.74.
 
So, if someone saves $25,000 a year for 30 years at an 8% rate of return, they would have approximately $2,701,816.85.
 
So, 8% of $1,621,159.30 is approximately $129,692.74.
So, 8% of $2,161,545.74 is approximately $172,923.66.
So, 8% of $2,701,816.85 is approximately $216,145.35.
 
So, if someone saves $15,000 a year for 30 years at an 8% rate of return, they would have approximately $1,621,159
So, if someone saves $15,000 a year for 25 years at an 8% rate of return, they would have approximately $1,399,967
So, if someone saves $15,000 a year for 20 years at an 8% rate of return, they would have approximately $1,057,443
 
So, if someone saves $15,000 a year for 15 years at an 8% rate of return, they would have approximately $622,065
 
So, if someone saves $15,000 a year for 10 years at an 8% rate of return, they would have approximately $217,277
 
8% of $1,621,159 is approximately $129,732.72
8% of $1,399,967 is approximately $111,997.36
8% of $1,057,443 is approximately $84,595.44
8% of $622,065 is approximately $49,765.20.
8% of $217,277 is approximately $17,382.16.
 
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Financial Peace of Mind with Susan Washburn

We focused on financial peace of mind, the unique financial needs of women, the power of community in making change, a valuable thought exercise of what you would do if you won the lottery, and getting clear on what’s most important, with Susan Washburn, CFP, JD and Senior Financial Planner with ProVise Management Group.       
Listen to hear a difference-making tip on how to get engaged in your personal finances!
You can learn more about Susan at ProVise.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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At What Cost with James Bashall

We focused on knowing what matters, being thoughtful about life’s trade-offs and asking at what cost, the idea of wealth for wellbeing, and what makes for a good life, with James Bashall, Wealth Advisor with Future You Wealth.       
Listen to hear a difference-making tip on the hazards of eating yellow snow, the value of a cold shower, and defining your non-negotiables!
You can learn more about James at FutureYouWealth.com, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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Proactive Planning with Helen Stephens

We focused on what it means to proactive planning, how events catalyze decision making and action around money, the importance of recognizing that we don’t know what we don’t know, and the dangers of new trading apps, with Helen Stephens, CFP, Founder and President of Aspen Wealth Management.       
Listen to hear a difference-making tip on how to start saving a lot of money immediately!
You can learn more about Helen at AspenWealthMGMT.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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It's Better to Give and Receive

Is it better to give, or to receive? Is it possible to have a heart of gold, as well as a pocket full of gold? George G answers a letter from the mailbag and digs into how to be selfless and self-reliant at the same time. 
 
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Regret Minimization with Andy Baxley

We focused on creating your statement of financial purpose and regret minimization, the value of having more in-depth conversations around money, what a creative retirement timeline is and why it’s important, and how our values help us make better decisions, with Andy Baxley, CFP, CIMA, CeFT and Senior Financial Planner with the Planning Center.       
Listen to hear a difference-making tip on fostering your inner creative and sharing your work with your community!
You can learn more about Andy at ThePlanningCenter.com, and LinkedIn.
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