Journey Into Finance-A Mother's Finance Journey
By ENTowner
Most of the commentary will come from my book, "Journey into Finance", which is available through xlibris.com, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble.
So come along and ride, drive or just sit back, be enlightened and hopefully entertained with me on my "Journey into Finance"! See you there...
Journey Into Finance-A Mother's Finance Journey Aug 23, 2019
Choosing a life partner- Things to strive for
Finding a partner who values their role as a husband or wife and is committed to fulfilling those roles can significantly contribute to a harmonious balance between individual goals and shared dreams in a marriage.
Thank you for joining us as we explored the wisdom behind choosing a partner who values the role of a husband, not just having a wife and vice versa. Remember, a strong financial partnership can be a beautiful journey, and when you marry someone who shares that vision, the possibilities are endless.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. And don't forget to share this podcast with your friends and family. We'll be back with more financial insights in the next episode. Until then, take care and make wise financial choices.
How Self Credit Builder Saved the Day
We all know how life can throw curveballs at us when we least expect them. In my case, it was an unexpected financial setback. I was struggling to make ends meet, and one critical bill had gone unpaid for far too long. It was the utility bill, and I knew that if it wasn't paid soon, I'd be facing the prospect of having my utilities cut off. I stumbled upon Self Credit Builder. It was like a beacon of hope in the sea of financial uncertainty. The concept was simple – you save a small amount each month, and in my case, it was just $25. But what truly appealed to me was the promise of building credit while saving money. Please remember to like, rate, subscribe and share this episode with your friends and family. Also let us know what you liked or would like to hear more of in upcoming episodes. Journey into Finance can be found on Amazon, Xlibris and Barnes & Noble.
Life Unscripted- Customizing Your Practices for Success
It's important to recognize that it's often through facing life's challenges and uncertainties that we learn and adapt. These experiences become our personal handbook of sorts.
Budgeting Across Generations: Financial Wisdom for Every Age
Welcome back to 'Journey into Finance - A Mother's Financial Journey.' In this episode, we've embarked on a fascinating journey across the generations, exploring the art of budgeting at different stages of life. From the vibrant twenties to the bustling thirties and forties, all the way to the golden years beyond fifty, there's wisdom to be found in every age.
In your twenties, it's about setting the foundation. It's about learning the art of financial responsibility and building a budget that helps you achieve your dreams. It's understanding that while your paycheck might not be the biggest, your potential for growth is unlimited.
In your thirties and forties, the budget becomes a family affair. It's about finding harmony between career ambitions and family responsibilities. It's saving for those life-defining moments like homeownership, your children's education, and the sweet anticipation of retirement.
And as you cross that half-century mark and beyond, the budget transforms yet again. It's about playing catch-up, ensuring you have the resources to enjoy a comfortable retirement. It's about safeguarding your health and legacy, and it's about savoring the fruits of your labor without the shadow of financial stress.
The wisdom of budgeting transcends generations. It's not just about numbers; it's about securing your future, fulfilling your dreams, and leaving a lasting legacy. As we navigate this financial journey together, remember that these are not just practical tips; they are timeless principles that can guide you through every stage of life.
So, whether you're just starting your financial journey or you're a seasoned budgeting pro, the key is to set realistic goals, adapt your plan as life unfolds, and always strive for financial security and peace of mind.
In the end, sound financial practices know no age. They are the compass that helps you navigate the ever-changing seas of life. Join us as we continue to explore the world of personal finance and uncover the wisdom of budgeting through the ages. Until next time,
Peace, love, and prosperity!
Financial Insights from a 20 yr Career: What worked and Didn't
Welcome back to another episode of Journey into Finance. This episode is a little more personal. I discuss my career and what worked financially and what didn't. Let's dive in...
Building Your Financial Safety Net: Creating an Emergency Fund
Welcome to Journey into Finance with ENTowner as your host. Financial resilience is what this episode is about. "Life gets hard, so I gotta go hard!" Get your pencils and paper ready as I delve into creating, and building a financial safety net for you and your family. It is also going to help build confidence in your abilities to master your finances. Let's go!!
Tax Question
The Savvy Salesman
There comes a time in life when you have to push the baby birds out of the nest so they can learn how to fly. This true story is about being a springboard for two special young ladies to help themselves. However, things don't go as planned. Lessons learned.
Adulting is Serious Business (Credit Scores and Reports)
annualcreditreport.com
creditcards.com
Banks and Credit Unions
Adulting is Serious Business (trailer)
Hello and welcome to this episode of Journey into Finance- a mother's journey with your host En Towner, author of Journey into Finance, blogger and advocate of financial literacy. In a previous episode of my podcast called Master the Game I spoke a little bit about credit and after a suggestion from one of our listeners in addition to a conversation with one of my daughters, I decided to delve a bit deeper on how I established a credit score over 700 and watched it fall down to 300 and started my own credit repair. Thanks for joining and for your financial support.
Suggestions for the audience name can be sent to etjourne.com/contact.
Taxes: Credits and Deductions
Wealth builders are in the game of winning and what better way of winning than lowering our tax liabilities, legally. Some of the commentary of this episode was obtained from- https://www.moneycrashers.com/tax-reform-charitable-giving-deductions.
Diversity and Inclusion
Lovehasnolabels.com
Love Has No Labels is a movement to promote acceptance and inclusion of all people across race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age and ability. Love is the most powerful force to overcome bias.
Leave Your Legacy Part 2
In this episode of Journey into Finance, which is a continuation of Leave your Legacy Part 1, we continue speaking about trusts, estate planning, and wills.
At the end of the episode, we will be like a fly on the wall and listen to a lecture on Irrevocable Trust and how to obtain Medicaid.
Thanks for your support!
Leave Your Legacy
“The idea is not to live forever, but to create something that will.” Andy Warhol
In this episode of Journey into Finance, we'll touch on Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts and what I learned about leaving a legacy for my loved ones when I'm gone.
Journey into Finance is available on Xlibris, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and on Kindle. Thank you in advance for your support and do check out my store on https:// etjourne.com under the tab for My favorite things. Great conversation pieces.
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Rainy Day Fund
Invest in Yourself
Invest in yourself is chapter 8 in my book Journey into Finance which can be used in conjunction with this podcast to gain more insight into my thought process when creating my memoir.
I've always been a knowledge seeker especially when it comes to personal finances. Here's a link to my blog https://etjourne.com.
"Poor people invest after spending, while the rich invest first then spend what's left over." Warren Buffet
Master the Game
Master the Game is about understanding the rules of banking, budgeting, saving for short and long-term goals, and tapping into your employer matched investments like a 401K.
Acorns investing link- https://www.acorns.com/invite/X2D3SA
Commit to Change
A commitment to change in all aspects of life is what it really boils down to, not just finances. There are levels to this ish! Once we become focused on making that change, we will become unstoppable! Are you ready to commit?
Focus on Purpose
Time to focus on purpose! Philanthropy is well known amongst the rich and famous. People who have given large donations are Warren Bates, and Bill Gates, Allan C. Golston, and Diane Bell-McKoy to name a few. They give in charity to help improve the welfare of others. Have you heard of "paying it forward?" This is my story...
Break the Chains Part 1, 2, 3
Where to find Journey Into Finance:
xlibris.com/bookstore ISBN: 9781514438442
amazon.com/author/entowner
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/journey-into-finance-en-towner/1123233798?ean=9781514438459
Goal Setting
When you want to set goals, it's important to write them down thereby creating a vision of how to achieve them. The objective of education is in training the mind to think.
Where to find Journey Into Finance:
xlibris.com/bookstore ISBN: 9781514438442
amazon.com/author/entowner
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/journey-into-finance-en-towner/1123233798?ean=9781514438459
The Needs vs. Wants
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These first few episodes are commentary on my book, Journey Into Finance. I will go through sections I feel could benefit from a little more in-depth explanation.
Just Gets Better with Time
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