Aligned Money Show

The Problem of Instant Gratification with Lindsey Curry

We focused on the problem of instant gratification and our personal finances, the emotional power of money, needs versus wants, how financial success is more behavior than it is knowledge, and how to get moving in the right direction, with Lindsey Curry, Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach with Whitaker Myers Wealth.       
Listen to hear a difference-making tip why small amounts are a big deal!
You can learn more about Lindsey at WhitakerWealth.com, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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The Aligned Money Show is the podcast for Money Alignment Academy, copyright 2024.

Avoiding Financial Pitfalls with Paula Harris

We focused on how to avoid financial pitfalls and handling life’s curveballs, the average age women become widows, why we have a hard time making plans and communicating with loved ones regarding money, the best way to involve others in the planning process, and how to get started, with Paula Harris, CoFounder of WH Cornerstone Wealth.       
Listen to hear a difference-making tip on the necessity of making plans!
You can learn more about Paula at WHCornerstone.com, Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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The Aligned Money Show is the podcast for Money Alignment Academy, copyright 2024.

Being Broke is the Worst: How to Knock it Off

Being broke is the worst. Why do we screw ourselves over, and what can be done about it? 
George answers a question from the mailbag, talks about why we screw ourselves over when it comes to life and money, and most importantly, how to break free from this vicious cycle. 
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The Aligned Money Show is the podcast for Money Alignment Academy, copyright 2024.

Fear and Greed with Vance Barse

We focused on the role fear and greed play in our finances and our investing, dealing with inflation, how to know what’s going to happen next, the challenges of high interest rates and higher home values, and how to find success, with Vance Barse, Wealth Strategist and Founder of Your Dedicated Fiduciary.       
Listen to hear a difference-making tip on how to start each day!
You can learn more about Vance at YourDedicatedFicuciary.com, X, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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The Aligned Money Show is the podcast for Money Alignment Academy, copyright 2024.

Total Return Indexing with Mark Hebner

We focused on the difference between total return and price return, the impact of adding dividends into the equation, the reasons why the industry has ignored this discrepancy, and how it could be impacting you as an investor, with Mark Hebner, Founder and CEO of Index Fund Advisors, author, speaker, and thought leader.       
You can learn more about Mark at IFA.com, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and LinkedIn.You can find the chart we reference here:
https://moneyalignmentacademy.com/total-return-indexing-with-mark-hebner/ 
You can watch the YouTube video here:
https://youtu.be/2Nf7zHbQ5rw
Mark was featured in Tune Out the Noise (https://film.dimensional.com/login?redirect=/)
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How Do I Stop Receiving Credit Card Offers in the Mail?

Ever wonder, "How do I stop receiving credit card offers in the mail?" The quick answer is to go to OptOutPreScreen.com. 
George answers a question from the mailbag, talks about managing and eliminating credit card debt, what it takes to actually do it, and how to get the support you need! 
 
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The Aligned Money Show is the podcast for Money Alignment Academy, copyright 2024.

Extended Care Planning with Kelly Augspurger

We focused on the ins and outs of extended care planning, reframing long term care, the critical variables to consider and conversations to have, how to pay for care and figuring out who will deliver it, and how to get started, with Kelly Augspurger, LTC advocate, podcaster, and CoFounder of Steadfast Insurance.       
Listen to hear a difference-making tip on a practical way to involve loved ones in the extended care planning conversation!
You can learn more about Kelly at SteadfastAgents.com, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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The Aligned Money Show is the podcast for Money Alignment Academy, copyright 2024.

How Do You Feel About Money with Wendy Wright

We focused on asking and answering “how do you feel about money,” what financial metrics and numbers should you be tracking, understanding your net worth, the role of shame and resentment to financial success, and the reality that money is not the problem, with Wendy Wright, Financial Therapist and CEO of Financial Therapy Solutions.       
Listen to hear a difference-making tip on how to shift your thinking to what really matters!
You can learn more about Wendy at FinancialTherapySolutions.com, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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The Aligned Money Show is the podcast for Money Alignment Academy, copyright 2024.

Don't Give Up on Your Money Goals

Don’t give up! It’s that time of year when we’re thinking about throwing in the towel on our resolutions and financial goals. And we’ve all been there. 
George G talks about reframing how we think about goals and resolutions, and how to make them so you actually stick to them!
 
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The Aligned Money Show is the podcast for Money Alignment Academy, copyright 2024.

Know Your Client with Frank Rekas

We focused on how and why to know your client, effective marketing and sales, the double-edged sword of technology, why it’s prudent to have a heart of gold as well as gold in your pockets, and why nobody likes being sold, with Frank Rekas, Financial Advisor with Plutus Financial Partners.       
Listen to hear a difference-making tip on how to know if your financial foundation is strong!
You can learn more about Frank at MyPlutusFinancial.com, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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The Aligned Money Show is the podcast for Money Alignment Academy, copyright 2024.
 
In certain states, Frank Rekas offers securities through Equitable Advisors, LLC, member FINRA, S.I.P.C., which is Equitable Financial Advisors in Tennessee, offers investment advisory products and services through Equitable Advisors, L.L.C., an SEC-registered investment advisor, and offers annuity and insurance products through Equitable Network, L.L.C., or Equitable Network Insurance Agency of California, L.L.C.  CA Insurance Lic. # 0D43037.