Money Savage

On this show, we talked about the current state of student loan debt, navigating the complexity of repayment options and how to get started by putting a plan together with Meagan Landress, Certified Student Loan Professional.  Listen to learn about all available options for managing student loan debt! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:37! You can learn more about Meagan at FinancialCoachMeagan.com, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas. You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook or contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

On this show, we talked about creating environments where people can be comfortable and the financial planning process can be most effective as well as how incorporating technology can improve results with Alex Chalekian, CEP, Founder and CEO of Lake Avenue Financial.  Listen to learn if and when technology will ever replace financial planners! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:11! You can learn more about Alex at LakeAveFinancial.com, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. Click here for WealthCompass Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas. You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook or contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

On this show, George shares his thoughts on the origins of the term “starter homes” and how the American Dream of home ownership has changed and evolved over the past 70 years. Find the blog post at HumbleDollar. Do Your Part By Doing Your Best Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas. You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook or contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

On this show, we talked about how the financial industry has changed over the past 20 years, what you can do to be more proactive with your finances and get on the path to financial success with David Flores Wilson CFA, CFP, Wealth Advisor at Watts Capital Partners and Editor at PlanningToWealth.com.  Listen to learn about the future of Social Security! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 16:09! You can learn more about David at PlanningToWealth.com, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas. You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook or contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

On this show, we talked about three of the most important types of insurance; life, dental, disability, why they’re important and key aspects you should understand with Sa El, Co-Founder of Simply Insurance and a writer obsessed with insurance, money and content marketing.  Listen to learn how the life insurance buying process has been streamlined over the past several years! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 20:54! You can learn more about Sa at SimplyInsurance.com, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas. You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook or contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

On this show, we talked about how to ensure you can have a nice lifestyle without compromising your financial future with Sean Cooper, best selling author, fee only money coach journalist and speaker.  Listen to learn how he made a $170,000 down payment then paid off his mortgage in three years! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:14! You can learn more about Sean at LinkedIn, SeanCooperWriter.com, Facebook, Twitter . For a copy of Burn Your Mortgage, click HERE Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas. You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook or contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

On this show, we talked about how to become a better investor, becoming more aware of psychological biases we all have and the importance of investing for your personality with Charles Rotblut, CFA, VP at American Association of Individual Investors.  Listen to learn a step by step process for evaluating potential investment opportunities! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 19:06! You can learn more about Charles at AAII.com, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas. You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook or contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

On this show, we talked about the history behind our tax code, how and why businesses benefit from it and what an individual can learn from it with Kelly Erb, Managing Shareholder at the Erb Law Firm and Senior Editor at Forbes.  Listen to learn whether or not Amazon actually pays taxes! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 19:40! You can learn more about Kelly at TaxGirl.com, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas. You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook or contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

On this show, George shares his thoughts on the good and bad that comes with things being given away for free and how you can take advantage of the many free financial resources and continue moving in the direction of your financial goals. Find the blog post at HumbleDollar. Do Your Part By Doing Your Best Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas. You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook or contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

On this show, we talked about the meaning of true wealth in today’s world, the role gratitude plays in happiness, well being and what can be done to accentuate it with Ron Nakamoto, CEO of Empowered Wealth.  Listen to learn a step by step process for living life intentionally! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 19:21! You can learn more about Ron at LinkedIn, EmpoweredWealth.com and Twitter. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas. You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook or contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

On this show, we talked about the important role mindset and perspective play with your personal finances as well as strategies for understanding and improving yours with Jen Hemphill, Accredited Financial Counselor, Money Confidence Coach and host of the Her Money Matters and Su Dinero Importo podcasts as well as an author.  Listen to learn how to increase your confidence level with money! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 19:02! You can learn more about Jen at LinkedIn, JenHemphill.com, Facebook and Twitter. For a copy of Her Money Matters, click HERE Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas. You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook or contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

On this show, we talked about how so many Americans are interested in real estate investing but so few actually do it, as well as best practices for being successful at it, with Marco Santarelli, Founder of Norada Real Estate and the host of the Passive Real Estate Investing podcast.  Listen to learn a turnkey process for investing for cash flow! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 21:06! You can learn more about Marco at PassiveRealEstateInvesting.com, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. To listen to Marco’s podcast, click HERE Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas. You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook or contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

On this show, we talked about how schools have begun offering enhanced financial curriculums both for knowledge as well as career growth, how financial literacy has changed over time and what we should expect moving forward with Randy Bruns, CFP, RICP and Founder of Model Wealth.  Listen to learn how elected officials are thinking about financial literacy! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 20:24! You can learn more about Randy at ModelWealth.com, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas. You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook or contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

On this show, we talked about the challenges and opportunities successful young people face, the lessons that can be learned from top performers and how to embrace money and emotions relationship with Anjali Jariwala, CPA, CFP and Founder of FIT Advisors.  Listen to learn how to ensure you and your spouse are on the same page when it comes to money! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:24! You can learn more about Anjali at FitAdvisors.com, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. For the Money Checkup podcast, click HERE Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas. You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook or contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

On this edition of the Book Club, Michael Kay, President of Financial Life Focus, Keynote Speaker and Author talked about his book “The Feel Rich Project: Reinventing Your Understanding of True Wealth To Find True Happiness.”  Listen to learn about the habits he’s hoping to help people break, build as well as his advice to readers and what he’s hoping you’ll get out of the book! For a copy of The Feel Rich Project, click HERE You can learn more about Michael at MichaelFKay.com, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Here's Michael's suggested reading list- Finance for Normal People: How Investors & Markets Behave (Meir Statman) Act From Choice: Robert Goldmann The Behavior Gap: Carl Richards The Opposite of Spoiled: Ron Lieber Heads I Win/Tails I Win: Spencer Jakob From Here to Financial Happiness: Jonathan Clements Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us: Daniel H. Pink Your Meaning Legacy: How to Cultivate and Pass On Non-Financial Assets: Laura A. Roser Breaking Money Silence: Kathleen

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. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas. You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, or contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

On this show, we talked about all the ways technology is impacting investing, specifically 401(k) plans, with Barbara Friedberg, owner of RoboAdvisorPros.com, author and former portfolio manager.  Listen to learn what you can do if your company doesn’t offer a 401(k) or you’d like to make changes to the existing plan! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 22:14! You can learn more about Barbara at RoboAdvisorPros.com, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Here are the articles Barbara referenced in the show 1, 2, 3 Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas. You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook or contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

On this show, we talked about the meaning of financial peace of mind, the steps to follow to achieve it and the elements you’ll need with Michael Nathanson, JD, LLM, Chairman and CEO of the Colony Group.  Listen to learn how and why to you should work to find meaning and you at work and in life! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 19:11! You can learn more about Michael at TheColonyGroup.com, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas. You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook or contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

On this show, we talked about the financial planning process, the roadblocks to completing a success and effective plan as well as the role emotions play with Patricia Sklar, CPA, CFA, CFP, and Wealth Advisor with Brightworth.  Listen to learn how to break down big goals into manageable pieces! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 16:55. You can learn more about Patricia at Brightworth.com, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas. You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook or contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

On this show, we talked about why determining your current and future priorities is an integral step towards financial success as well as the many variables to consider with Adam Grossman, CFA and Founder of Mayport, a flat fee financial planning and investment firm.  Listen to learn a strategy for investing in the stock market during both good and bad times! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:01! You can learn more about Adam at Mayport.com, Twitter, HumbleDollar and LinkedIn. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas. You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook or contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.