Lucrative Lifestyle
By Christian Hadden
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute individual tax or accounting advice.
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Lucrative LifestyleSep 17, 2021
Lucrative Lifestyle: Are you committing financial infidelity?
In today's episode, we discuss the seriousness of financial infidelity and how it can be just as damaging as cheating, if not more. Hiding spending, not disclosing debt, omitting income sources, etc. All examples of financial infidelity.
Listen to learn more about financial infidelity and what you can do to prevent or correct it in your relationship. Remember, the goal of the relationship is to work with each other, not against.
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Lucrative Lifestyle: Money Problems = Relationship Problems?
In today's episode, we will discuss the importance of being on the same page with your partner when it comes to money management. So many couples argue about finances, but making it an important topic of discussion upfront can be a game changer. However, it is never too late to get comfortable with these conversations and making plans to discuss on a regular basis. We touch on key topics to discuss so that you can get an idea of where to start.
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Lucrative Finances: Ready to start investing?
In this episode, we briefly touch on the different types of investments, their varying risk levels, and how to get started with making your first investment. It's extremely important to understand what you are doing, how the system works, and how to prepare to be as successful as possible; especially when the market fluctuates.
If you are interested in continuing to build on your financial foundation, listen to this episode and start further researching the topics discussed.
Lucrative Finances: Bank Accounts, Compound Interest, Rule of 72, and more
In this episode, we lay the foundation for creating a strong financial system that will allow you to level up your cash management and begin moving into the investing phase of your financial journey. We explain APY, Rule of 72, Compound Interest, when to use retail banking, and how to avoid sacrificing your retirement fund.
If you are ready to get your finances in shape and prepare to take advantage of investing your money, listen to this episode and start building your foundation.
Lucrative Mindset: How do you feel about your decisions?
In this episode, we discuss how 95% of decisions are made; based on feelings. We talk about how to overcome this stat and make rational decisions instead. We also discuss how too many decisions can lead to Decision Fatigue and what can be done to avoid this fate.
There are enough obstacles in the way, irrational decision making or decision overwhelm will not be one of them.
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Lucrative Finances: Tax Refund as a Level Up Tool
Want to level up your current financial situation? Listen to this episode for a few suggestions on what you can do with the tax refund you receive in 2022. Remember, planning and preparation is key to reaching your goals, so it is important to have a plan before you get your refund in hand.
Make your money work for you.
Lucrative Finances: Year-end Tax Planning
Today's episode is directed to my individuals that want to learn a few strategies to discuss with their trusted tax professional to implement before the end of the year. Remember, tax filing season is not the time to decide how to reduce your tax liability for the previous year as you miss out on the opportunity to handle the things that need to be done by December 31.
Take advantage of the last few months of the year to put you in a better situation at tax time.
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Lucrative Mindset: Drop the Weight
If you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, here is a quick reminder on why it is important to stop carrying that unnecessary load. In this episode, we briefly touch on how we start building this heavy load and how to begin to start removing this weight from your shoulders. I share a personal story about an eye-opening experience that I encountered which reminded me to give myself some grace and let go of what didn't belong to me and what wasn't bringing me closer to success.
What weight will you remove from your shoulders?
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Lucrative Finances: Get Overspending Under Control
In this episode, we discuss the challenges of overspending and how to combat them with awareness, mindfulness, and planning. We talk about understanding your triggers, finding alternative ways to cope if you rely on retail therapy, and clearing your cache's to avoid convenience shopping.
By the end of this episode, you will be ready to get your overspending under control.
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Lucrative Finances: Budget For What?
This episode is all about budgeting. We discuss the importance of creating a budget, how to design an effective budget, and how to actively monitor your spending to ensure you stay on target with your financial goals. We also discuss some tips and tricks if you have a difficult time sticking to the budget or experience anxiety with the maintenance.
By the end of this episode, you will be ready to set your budget creation day and empowered to tap into your resources to improve your financial literacy.
Lucrative Mindset: Balance over Perfection
In this episode we will be discussing how the desire to be perfect can sabotage progress. We focus on the benefits of trading perfectionism for balance and contentment. We also discuss the importance of making sure that you do not allow stress to win over your ability to stay the course.
By the end of this episode, you will have an idea of how you can implement balance into your life to help create synergy and avoid drowning in perfectionism.
Lucrative SMART Goals and Road Maps
In this episode we will be digging into goal setting and creating your road map to success. In the case of this episode, we define success as financial security. Tune in to go on a journey from current state to future state. Along the way we visit our current finances, how to set SMART goals, and how important planning AND preparation is in the development of our road map. By the end of this episode, you will understand how to build the road map you need to take you where you want to go.
Lucrative Mindset: Building, Embracing, and Affirming
In this episode we will be wrapping up the conversation we have been discussing over the last couple of weeks regarding having a healthy mindset to reach success. We will be diving a bit deeper into the last three steps we identified in Episode 2. We discuss what to consider when building a roadmap to success, how to embrace the process, and the importance of affirming yourself along the way.
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Lucrative Mindset: Reflect, Reframe, and Re-establish
In this episode we will be diving a bit deeper into the first three steps we identified in last week's episode regarding building a positive money mindset. We discuss the importance of self reflection, how to reframe negative self talk, and a technique for breaking down your goals to increase the likelihood of success.
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