Money on the Brain

The most popular cell phone providers are sometimes called, "The Big Four". I'm talking about T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon. They're the biggest because they're the best, right? Not necessarily. Listen to hear my experience with two discount carriers, and why most discount carriers are just as good as "The Big Four".

It's almost time to file your taxes. Should you do it yourself, or hire someone to do it for you? I go over the pros and cons of each.

You can't save any money with a garden can you? Or can you? Find out how much produce a small garden can produce, and how much money it can save you every year. 

"Rich Dad Poor Dad" is one of the most popular personal finance books of all time. Should you read it? Listen for a book review. To take a look at the book at Amazon, click HERE. (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)

Should you use Personal Capital to keep track of your finances. Listen for my review. If you want to give Personal Capital a try, click on the link. You and I will both receive a $20 Amazon gift card once you link an account to Personal Capital: https://share.personalcapital.com/x/OVqJlh

Christmas might be a long way away, but if you start saving for gifts right now, you won't have to go into debt when December rolls around. Listen to learn what a sinking fund is, and how it can save you money.

Making a New Year's resolution to improve your finances? Great! Unfortunately, studies say the vast majority of New Year's resolutions fail by March. Listen to learn how to make a financial resolution you can keep.

Struggling to find fun, unique, and affordable Christmas gifts for your kids? I've got you covered. To look at pictures and read product descriptions of each item, click on the links below. They'll take you to each product's Amazon page. (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Dino Fossil Dig Kit: https://amzn.to/2ICMpPv Color Your Own Pillowcase: https://amzn.to/3qLKzx2 365 Science Experiments Book: https://amzn.to/3qNcCME www.predatoryplants.com

A lot of parents guilt-trip themselves into buying costly Christmas gifts because, well, they deserve them, right? Listen to find out why you don't have to buy expensive Christmas gifts for your children.

Listen in as I talk with Garrett Sutton about how to prevent crooks from stealing your money via scams. Sutton is an attorney, speaker, and bestselling author of several books in Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad’s Advisors series. We discuss his latest book: "Scam-Proof Your Assets". To take a closer look at his book, click HERE.  (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)

Several companies are helping out consumers who are looking to save money during the pandemic. Listen to see how to get free products and great deals from companies like Amazon, Sam's Club, North Face, Reebok, and more!

Thirty-year mortgage rates are at an all-time low. Should you invest your extra money or pay off your mortgage early?

Learn why you should use eBay to make some extra money. Sell your valuables, common items, and even your junk!

Think you can't save much money by cooking at home? Think again! Learn how much money you'll save by eating at home instead of going out to eat, and get some great recipes as well.

Depressed because you need one million dollars to retire? Don't be! Accumulating one million dollars is totally doable. Listen to learn how to save one million dollars for retirement.

To sleep better at night, make sure you've taken care of this financial step. It's a need, not a want.

Two great ways to save money involve doing your own home maintenance and negotiating lower prices for products and services. Neither is as difficult as you might think!

Hate grocery shopping? Me too. What if you could earn free gift cards just for shopping for groceries? Listen to my in-depth review of the Fetch Rewards app to learn how.

Many employees of large companies are risking the security of their retirement by making this mistake. Don't make the same mistake!

Business owners everywhere suffered greatly during COVID-19. Businesses closed, people lost their jobs, and communities struggled. Here's how you can help.

Spending too much money online? Learn how to get good deals at Amazon.

Since the COVID-19 crisis has messed up everybody's lives, we all need some good news. How about some free stuff too? Listen to learn where to get free oil changes, audiobooks, and more!

Part one: What's your financial adventure like? Smooth and peaceful? Frightening? Exciting? Maybe a little too exciting? We'll discuss the ideal financial adventure for all of us.  Part two: So you're getting a stimulus check- great! Not sure what to do with it? I'll tell you the smartest thing you could do with the money.