One big common misconception is that you have to have a ton of money to start doing cool things with your money, like growing it or giving it a direction, and that simply isn’t true. Some of the best money moves I’ve made is when I didn’t have a lot but I knew I needed to be really intentional and good things happened because I had a plan in place.
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May 27
What Is a Roth Conversion — And How Can You Do It Wrong?
Roth conversions sound smart. Tax-free growth, tax-free withdrawals later, more flexibility in retirement — what’s not to like? Well… the tax bill today. That part. In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, breaks down what a Roth conversion actually is, how it works, a ... Show More
43m 40s
May 22
The Tax Strategy High Earners Are Missing: How to Stop Playing Defense With the IRS
Taxes are not just something you deal with once a year when it is time to file. For high earners, business owners, and investors, taxes are part of the bigger wealth-building strategy. In this episode, Shari Rash talks with CPA and tax strategist Catrina M. Craft about how to sto ... Show More
42m 13s
May 19
Before Summer Gets Expensive, Do This Money Reset
Summer spending can feel casual… until the trips, camps, dinners, Target runs, kid expenses, travel plans, and “let’s just enjoy it” purchases start stacking up. In this episode, Shari Rash walks you through the money reset you need before summer gets expensive. Because the probl ... Show More
32m 35s
Nov 2023
471: The Secret to Saving More, Spending Less, and a Perfect Credit Score
Building wealth, saving money, getting rich—it’s much more straightforward than most people think. You don’t need to be a financial expert or millionaire to know what you should do with your money. But if you’ve found yourself in a spot where saving and investing just isn’t happe ... Show More
44m 59s
Feb 2024
499: How to Make Money as an Artist
Most people pursuing financial independence own businesses or have stable jobs, working as hard as they can to make any extra dollar, throwing their money into the stock market or real estate, and betting on the economy to take them to higher and higher levels of wealth. But what ... Show More
41m 57s
Oct 2023
How Kids Impact Financial Independence
Everyone says the first five years of your kid’s life will be the most expensive. But do things really get easier? Well, kind of. Financial expert and mother of two, Farnoosh Torabi (@farnooshtorabi), brought some practical advice to the show this week for people who know they wa ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 2020
Designing SMARTER Money Goals #248
We could share the best money tips out there with you every single episode, but it would never really matter if you haven’t identified proper money goals for your life. What good is it to know the best ways to earn more, spend less, and invest your money if you don’t even know wh ... Show More
34m 32s
Dec 2023
Organizing Your Money for 2024 w/ Alaina Fingal #764
<p>Are you a neat freak, or do you prefer to simply wing it? Here’s a thought exercise: How would you feel if your partner said, “We’re going to The Container Store!”? If you’ve never been before, it’s pretty self-explanatory; basically, a retailer dedicated to organizing everyth ... Show More
58m 12s
Jul 2021
Friday Flight - Crazy Rich Millennials, Rising Rents, & A Shady Way to Pay for College #387
It's time for a Friday Flight! These episodes are all about the week’s financial news and the impact on your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we distill it down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you t ... Show More
29m 6s