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#56 - The Financial Crimes of Bernie Madoff and the Rise of Ponzi Schemes

Bernie Madoff was an American financial businessman who was responsible for the largest Ponzi scheme in history of $17.5 billion dollars.

What is an Emergency Fund

When it comes to financial planning one key component is to have an emergency fund. This differs from a rainy-day fund which is for...

#53 - Millennials and Their Money - We Debunk the Stereotypes and the Myths

We are going to talk about millennials, stereotypes and money. There are many myths and we'll discuss what the truth really is.

#51 - The Netflix Show Marriage or Mortgage: We Provide Finance Tips and How to Manage the Budget

People want the wedding and the house for the future. The wedding is a one-day event that will be in memory for years to come.

#44 - The GameStop Short Sell Where the Little Guy Beat Wall Street at Their Own Game

Shorting a stock whens shares are borrowed from a broker on margin and have to be be paid back with interest to the broker.

PFT #5 - Personal Finance Tip: Prolong the Life of Your Candles and Help Your Budget

By our estimation, you can extend a candle’s life by approximately 25% - 50% more than what is stated on the jar.

#30 - Are the Flames Burning Out on the F.I.R.E Movement? (Financial Independence Retire Early)

-What is the F.I.R.E movement? -What are the budgeting steps required to meet the personal finance goals? -Why the earnings and savings...

Podcast #3 - Credit Card Balance Transfers

I would recommend looking into balance transfers for as low as 0% interest typically for 18 to 24 months if you have a higher interest rate.

Podcast #1 - Panic Selling During the Coronavirus

Let's discuss the ramifications of panic selling your financial investments if you are not going need the money for the next two years.