Retirement investing, bad debt, backdoor Roth IRAs, bonds, and starting a business. If you’re just beginning your personal finance journey, this can all seem a bit complicated. Where do you invest first? What should you do with extra cash? And how do you know a financial fiduciary is genuinely looking out for your best interest? Don’t worry; you don’t need a ... Show More
Aug 14
How Scott & Virginia Trench Think About Goals, Spending and Investing
How do Scott and Virginia Trench actually run their household, set big financial goals, and build toward financial independence together? In this episode, Scott and Virginia pull back the curtain on the systems and conversations that keep their family, finances, and future moving ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 11
REITs Have Under Performed for 25 Years. Is the Next Decade Different?
REITs have underperformed for 25 years, but could the next decade be different? Jussi Askola joins us to look at where REITs stand today, how they are valued, and where investors may find the best opportunities. We discuss how to value REITs using NAV and FFO, why management qual ... Show More
54m 44s
Sep 2025
Should You Pay Off Debt or Invest First? The Answer Might Surprise You (Money Q&A)
In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast, we are going to do a Money Q&A about should you pay off debt or invest first. Today we are going to answer these questions: Question 1: Should I build my emergency fund to $20,000 first, or start paying down my mortgage and investi ... Show More
37m 34s
Nov 2024
What Percentage of Net Worth Should be in Stocks, Old 401(k), Books for Buying Businesses and More! - Money Q&A
In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast Money Q&A, we're going to talk about what percentage of your net worth should be in stocks, what to do with an old 401k, books for buying businesses and so much more. Today we are going to answer these questions! Question 1: Should ... Show More
29m 39s