The Financial Mirror

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Take control of your financial future. This personal finance podcast provides actionable strategies and insights to help you make smart money moves. Learn how to budget, save, invest, reduce debt, and optimize your finances from the inside out. We believe that the path to financial success starts with understanding and improving ourselves first. Discover what it takes to build long-term wealth and achieve financial freedom. Get motivated to make positive changes to your financial habits and mindset. The key to a wealthy future is fixing the one thing we can control - ourselves.

Episode Date
Ep. 221 | Stop Struggling! These 3 Steps Will Change Your Finances in 2025
Jan 21, 2025
Ep. 220 | Tax Season 2025: Key Tips, Deadlines, and Deductions You Need to Know
Jan 14, 2025
Ep. 219 | Stop Waiting! How Social Security at 62 Can Make You Richer
Jan 07, 2025
Ep. 218 | When to Use Your Emergency Fund: The Ultimate Guide
Dec 31, 2024
Ep. 217 | Why Leasing a Car Could Be the Worst Financial Mistake You Make
Dec 24, 2024
Ep. 216 | New Student Loan System Explained: Pay Less, Graduate More
Dec 17, 2024
Ep. 215 | What’s Your Net Worth? How to Measure Up and Build Wealth in 2025
Dec 10, 2024
Ep. 214 | Holiday Spending Survival Guide: Save Money and Stay Stress-Free!
Dec 03, 2024
Ep. 213 | Financial Freedom Isn’t About How Much You Earn — It’s About How You Think
Nov 19, 2024
Ep. 212 | Teaching Kids About Money: Essential Do's and Don’ts for Parents
Nov 12, 2024
Ep. 211 | When Does Refinancing Your Home Make Sense?
Nov 05, 2024
Ep. 210 | The Payday Loan Trap: How to Avoid the Vicious Cycle of Debt
Oct 29, 2024
Ep. 209 | Master Your Money: Budgeting Tips for Every Pay Cycle
Oct 22, 2024
Ep. 208 | Stop Blaming Others for Your Financial Situation—Do These 12 Things First!
Oct 15, 2024
Ep. 207 | Student Loan Payments Are Back! What You Need to Know
Oct 08, 2024
Ep. 206 | Gentrification Debate: What We’re Getting Wrong About Housing
Oct 01, 2024
Ep. 205 | Are Spending Triggers Leaving You Broke? Here’s How to Fix It
Sep 24, 2024
Ep. 204 | Why You Should Hire a Younger Financial Advisor for Long-Term Success
Sep 17, 2024
Ep. 203 | The Best-Paying Degrees of 2024 — Is Yours on the List?
Sep 10, 2024
Ep. 202 | Is Tipping Out of Control? The Hidden Cost of Gratuity
Sep 03, 2024
Ep. 201 | Personal Finance: Is It More Science or Art?
Aug 27, 2024
Ep. 200 | When NOT to Convert to a Roth IRA
Aug 20, 2024
Ep. 199 | What Triggered the Market Sell-Off and How to React
Aug 13, 2024
Ep. 198 | How to Test Drive Your Retirement: A 3-Step Guide
Aug 06, 2024
Ep. 197 | Why Renting Might Be Smarter Than Buying a House
Jul 30, 2024
Ep. 196 | 3 Simple Steps to Finally Get Rid of Debt
Jul 23, 2024
Ep. 195 | Why Social Security Isn't Enough
Jul 16, 2024
Ep. 194 | Essential Tips for Creating and Sustaining Generational Wealth
Jul 09, 2024
Ep. 193 | Is the 4% Rule Still Valid for Retirement?
Jul 02, 2024
Ep. 192 | Save Big by Cutting Expenses
Jun 25, 2024
Ep. 191 | It’s Never Too Late To Save For Retirement
Jun 18, 2024
Ep. 190 | Navigating the Stock Market in 2024
Jun 11, 2024
Ep. 189 | How Biden's Oil Reserve Release Impacts the Economy
Jun 04, 2024
Ep. 188 | Understanding America's $34 Trillion National Debt Crisis
May 28, 2024
Ep. 187 | The Real Cost of Withdrawing from Your Retirement Savings
May 21, 2024
Ep. 186 | Is College Worth the Debt?
May 14, 2024
Ep. 185 | Debt or Debit? The Truth About HELOCs
May 07, 2024
Ep. 184 | Why Saving Money Feels Hard
Apr 30, 2024
Ep. 183 | Simple Steps to Safeguard Against Identity Theft
Apr 23, 2024
Ep. 182 | Stop Overthinking Your Budget
Apr 16, 2024
Ep. 181 | Decoding Vesting in Your Employee Retirement Plan
Apr 09, 2024
Ep. 180 | Investing Made Easy: One Simple Step
Apr 02, 2024
Ep. 179 | Is BNPL the New Credit Card Crisis?
Mar 26, 2024
Ep. 178 | Bitcoin Breaks $70k: Is It Time to Invest in Cryptocurrency?
Mar 19, 2024
Ep. 177 | Dave Ramsey’s Advice: Outdated or Underrated?
Mar 12, 2024
Ep. 176 | Exposing the Worst Debt Type
Mar 05, 2024
Ep. 175 | Loud Budgeting: Revolution or Rebrand?
Feb 27, 2024
Ep. 174 | The Truth About No Spend Challenges
Feb 20, 2024
Ep. 173 | 5 Proven Habits to Become a Millionaire
Feb 13, 2024
Ep. 172 | Mastering 2024 Tax Season: Prep Steps & Tips
Feb 06, 2024
Ep. 171 | Is Your Job Limiting Your Wealth?
Jan 30, 2024
Ep. 170 | I Bonds Explained: Your Savings Grace
Jan 23, 2024
Ep. 169 | Saban’s Secrets to Success: Transform Your Finances with Championship Tactics
Jan 16, 2024
Ep. 168 | Kickstart 2024 with Achievable Financial Goals
Jan 09, 2024
Ep. 167 | Uncovering the Truth: How Minimum Wage Hikes Impact Jobs and Prices
Jan 02, 2024
Ep. 166 | Mastering Willpower: Tips for Everyday Success
Dec 26, 2023
Ep. 165 | Why Saving Money & Eliminating Debt Feels Impossible
Dec 19, 2023
Ep. 164 | Top 4 Budgeting Apps to Replace Mint in 2024
Dec 12, 2023
Ep. 163 | Why Paying Off Your Mortgage Beats Investing
Dec 05, 2023
Ep. 162 | How Rates Affect Your Home Buying Power
Nov 28, 2023
Ep. 161 | Buy Now, Pay Later: The New Debt Trap?
Nov 21, 2023
Ep. 160 | Mint is Shutting Down - What’s Next For Users?
Nov 14, 2023
Ep. 159 | Escape the Paycheck to Paycheck Cycle Once and For All
Nov 07, 2023
Ep. 158 | Making Cents of the 2024 Social Security Increase
Oct 31, 2023
Ep. 157 | 5 Secrets to Living Longer, Happier, and Healthier
Oct 24, 2023
Ep. 156 | Stop Worrying and Take Action: Control Your Finances
Oct 17, 2023
Ep. 155 | How Separating Your Bank Accounts Will Change Your Financial Life
Oct 10, 2023
Ep. 154 | Are Small Purchases Stopping You From Reaching Your Money Goals?
Oct 03, 2023
Ep. 153 | Save More Money: 3 Strategies To Put Your Savings on Autopilot
Sep 26, 2023
Ep. 152 | How Consumer Debt Spiraled Out of Control in America
Sep 19, 2023
Ep. 151 | Student Loan Forgiveness 2023: Where Biden’s Plan Stands Now
Sep 12, 2023
Ep. 150 | The Economy is Flashing Red - Money Moves to Protect Yourself NOW
Sep 05, 2023
Ep. 149 | Level Up Your Life By Living Frugally
Aug 29, 2023
Ep. 148 | Things I Wish Someone Told Teenage Me
Aug 22, 2023
Ep. 147 | 5 Retirement Withdrawal Strategies That Won’t Crack Your Nest Egg
Aug 15, 2023
Ep. 146 | How Fast Can Investing Double Your Money?
Aug 08, 2023
Ep. 145 | Retire Rich & Happy: Top States for Financial Freedom!
Aug 01, 2023
Ep. 144 | Mastering Money: The 6 Rules to a Wealthy Financial Life
Jul 25, 2023
Ep. 143 | Mastering The Art of Long-Distance Real Estate Investing
Jul 18, 2023
Ep. 142 | Real Estate Rollercoaster: What Is Happening With Home Prices?
Jul 11, 2023
Ep. 141 | Real Estate Secrets: The House Hacking Chronicles
Jul 04, 2023
Ep. 140 | Unlocking Wealth: Your Introduction to Real Estate Investing
Jun 27, 2023
Ep. 139 | Should The Recent Mortgage Rate Changes Lead You to Buy?
Jun 20, 2023
Ep. 138 | Debt-Free: From Financial Struggle to Financial Freedom
Jun 13, 2023
Ep. 137 | Increase Your Net Worth: Part 8
Jun 06, 2023
Ep. 136 | Increase Your Net Worth: Part 7
May 30, 2023
Ep. 135 | Increase Your Net Worth: Part 6
May 23, 2023
Ep. 134 | Increase Your Net Worth: Part 5
May 16, 2023
Ep. 133 | Increase Your Net Worth: Part 4
May 09, 2023
Ep. 132 | Increase Your Net Worth: Part 3
May 02, 2023
Ep. 131 | Increase Your Net Worth: Part 2
Apr 25, 2023
Ep. 130 | Increase Your Net Worth: Part 1
Apr 18, 2023
Ep. 129 | Answering Your 2023 Tax Questions
Apr 11, 2023
Ep. 128 | Overcome the “Tipping Culture”
Apr 04, 2023
Ep. 127 | Keep Calm and Keep Investing
Mar 28, 2023
Ep. 126 | Marriage Series Part 2: Learning to Budget as a Couple
Mar 21, 2023
Ep. 125 | Marriage Series Part 1: Money Talks To Have Before Marriage
Mar 14, 2023
Ep. 124 | 3 Great Low-Risk Investment Options
Mar 07, 2023
Ep. 123 | 5 Benefits of Filing Your Taxes Early
Feb 28, 2023
Ep. 122 | What Defines a Good Tax Year?
Feb 21, 2023
Ep. 121 | Don’t Listen to the Passive Income Hoax
Feb 14, 2023
Ep. 120 | Creating a “Fireproof” Retirement Plan
Feb 07, 2023
Ep. 119 | Becoming A Millionaire Through Baby Steps
Jan 31, 2023
Ep. 118 | Why Tapping Into Your Retirement Is An AWFUL Idea!!
Jan 24, 2023
Ep. 117 | Will RMD’s Affect Your Retirement Plan?
Jan 17, 2023
Ep. 116 | The 529 Plan Change You Have Always Wanted
Jan 10, 2023
Ep. 115 | 5 Ways to Start Your Finances Off Right in 2023
Jan 03, 2023
Ep. 114 | How A Sinking Fund Can Save Christmas
Dec 27, 2022
Ep. 113 | Wrap-Up 2022 Finances in a B.I.G. Way
Dec 20, 2022
Ep. 112 | Do Electric Vehicles (EV) ACTUALLY Save You Money?
Dec 13, 2022
Ep. 111 | Do You Want Your Children to be Millionaires?
Dec 06, 2022
Ep. 110 | 3 Ways To Be Thankful For Your Finances
Nov 29, 2022
Ep. 109 | The Insurance You Need That You Probably Don’t Have
Nov 22, 2022
Ep. 108 | Don’t Let Scams Ruin Your Financial Progress
Nov 15, 2022
Ep. 107 | Improve Your Personal Finances This Midterm Election
Nov 08, 2022
Ep. 106 | Are You Operating Your Life on Hope?
Nov 01, 2022
Ep. 105 | 5 Steps To Improve Your Life Today
Oct 25, 2022
Ep. 104 | Is Debt Consolidation Right For You?
Oct 18, 2022
Ep. 103 | Life Is What You Tolerate
Oct 11, 2022
Ep. 102 | Is This Expense Category Single Handedly Destroying Your Budget?
Oct 04, 2022
Ep. 101 | How Will the Fed Interest Rate Hikes Affect You?
Sep 27, 2022
Ep. 100 | Happy 100th Episode: How A Financial Coach Can Help You
Sep 20, 2022
Ep. 99 | What Is A Will? And Do You Need One?
Sep 13, 2022
Ep. 98 | Why Student Loan Cancellation Isn’t A Solution
Sep 06, 2022
Ep. 97 | Should You Convert Your Retirement Account to Roth?
Aug 30, 2022
Ep. 96 | Retire Early With A Roth Account, Penalty FREE!!
Aug 23, 2022
Ep. 95 | What Is The F.I.R.E Movement?
Aug 16, 2022
Ep. 94 | Is Inflation Making You Live Paycheck to Paycheck?
Aug 09, 2022
Ep. 93 | 4 Myths That Prevent People From Investing
Aug 02, 2022
Ep. 92 | 5 Financial Lessons Learned During COVID Pandemic
Jul 26, 2022
Ep. 91 | 5 Tips To Survive a Bear Market
Jul 19, 2022
Ep. 90 | How Big Should My Emergency Fund Be?
Jul 12, 2022
Ep. 89 | I Wish I Would Have Saved More Earlier
Jul 05, 2022
Ep. 88 | Is a 2022 Recession Looming?
Jun 28, 2022
Ep. 87 | DEBUNKED: 1099-K and “Cash Apps” Tax Reporting Myths
Jun 21, 2022
Ep. 86 | How To Prepare Your Accounts for Retirement
Jun 14, 2022
Ep. 85 | How To Live On Your Retirement Nest Egg
Jun 07, 2022
Ep. 84 | Building Confidence in Your Retirement Account
May 31, 2022
Ep. 83 | 4 Steps To Keep Investing Simple
May 24, 2022
Ep. 82 | Are Your Financial Struggles An Income Problem?
May 17, 2022
Ep. 81 | 3 Mindset Shifts to Turn Failures into Success
May 10, 2022
Ep. 80 | Being Selective When Taking Others Advice
May 03, 2022
Ep. 79 | Don’t Fall Victim to “Get Rich Quick”
Apr 26, 2022
Ep. 78 | Student Loans Payment Pause Extended… Again
Apr 19, 2022
Ep. 77 | Increase Your Income: 2 Ways Budgeting Is The Quickest Way To More Money
Apr 12, 2022
Ep. 76 | Increase Your Income: 3 Easy To Follow Steps To Ask For a Raise
Apr 05, 2022
Ep. 75 | Increase Your Income: Getting Paid For Your Passion
Mar 29, 2022
Ep. 74 | Increase Your Income: 3 Ways To Learn New Income Boosting Skills
Mar 22, 2022
Ep. 73 | Prepare For Next Year's Tax Season… Today!!
Mar 15, 2022
Ep. 72 | 3 Tips Toward a Smooth Tax Return, Despite the IRS Backlog
Mar 08, 2022
Ep. 71 | 3 Reasons A Side Hustle Should Be Your Best Friend
Mar 01, 2022
Ep. 70 | Increase Your Income With Instacart: My Review and Results
Feb 22, 2022
Ep. 69 | Sports Betting Is On The Rise in Popularity… Should You Join In?
Feb 15, 2022
Ep. 68 | Frugal vs Cheap… Are They Really A Bad Thing?
Feb 08, 2022
Ep. 67 | Should You Refinance Before 2022 Interest Rate Hikes?
Feb 01, 2022
Ep. 66 | Being House Poor May Be Why You Can’t Get Ahead
Jan 25, 2022
Ep. 65 | Income & Net Worth… What's The Difference?
Jan 18, 2022
Ep. 64 | How Does Your Net Worth Rank for Your Age in 2022?
Jan 11, 2022
Ep. 63 | New Year Challenge To Start Your 2022 Finances Off Right
Jan 04, 2022
Ep. 62 | Should You Panic Sell Investments When The Market Drops?
Dec 28, 2021
Ep. 61 | 3 Things You Can Do As Inflation Rate Hits 6.8%
Dec 21, 2021
Ep. 60 | How To Buy Nothing & Get Everything
Dec 14, 2021
Ep. 59 | 3 Actions You Should Take To Improve Your Finances Before 2021 Ends
Dec 07, 2021
Ep. 58 | Your Health: The Key to a Wealthy Life
Nov 30, 2021
Ep. 57 | 5 Ways to Save On Holiday Shopping
Nov 23, 2021
Ep. 56 | Your Top Mortgage Questions Answered
Nov 16, 2021
Ep. 55 | Home Buying Simplified
Nov 09, 2021
Ep. 54 | Size Matters With Your Home Down Payment
Nov 02, 2021
Ep. 53 | What to Look For When House Searching
Oct 26, 2021
Ep. 52 | How Much House Can You Really Afford?
Oct 19, 2021
Ep. 51 | Move From Renter to Homeowner in 3 Steps
Oct 12, 2021
Ep. 50 | 3 Ways To Hunt The Good Stuff | The Financial Mirror 1 Year Anniversary
Oct 05, 2021
Ep. 49 | Is College The Best Route For You? | Stress-Free College Savings Series
Sep 28, 2021
Ep. 48 | Take Advantage of This $5 Billion In Free Money | Stress-Free College Savings Series
Sep 21, 2021
Ep. 47 | 5 Ways To Go To College Debt Free | Stress-Free College Savings Series
Sep 14, 2021
Ep. 46 | Start College Savings Today with a 529 Plan | Stress-Free College Savings Series
Sep 07, 2021
Ep. 45 | Should You Invest In An HSA or FSA?
Aug 31, 2021
Ep. 44 | Reaction vs Response: How One Creates Success
Aug 24, 2021
Ep. 43 | Get Rich Quick? Try, Get Rich and Stay Rich Guaranteed
Aug 17, 2021
Ep. 42 | Wealth.. The Part of Money You Can’t See
Aug 10, 2021
Ep. 41 | 3 Easy Ways to Become Debt Free Faster | Get Out Of Debt Series: Step 4
Aug 03, 2021
Ep. 40 | Build Your Get Out Of Debt Roadmap | Get Out Of Debt Series: Step 3
Jul 27, 2021
Ep. 39 | Analyze Your Debt Situation in 3 Easy Steps | Get Out Of Debt Series: Step 2
Jul 20, 2021
Ep. 38 | 4 Ways to Improve Your Mindset | Get Out Of Debt Series: Step 1
Jul 13, 2021
Ep. 37 | Build Financial Independence In Each Decade Of Your Life
Jul 06, 2021
Ep. 36 | Millenial Money Analysis: Living in Hilo, HI on $83K A Year
Jun 29, 2021
Ep. 35 | Inflation is Heating Up: Here's What You Need To Know So Your Finances Don't Burn
Jun 22, 2021
Ep. 34 | 5 Ways to Protect Your Identity and Finances
Jun 15, 2021
Ep. 33 | Meme Stocks Are Everywhere.. How to Win
Jun 08, 2021
Ep. 32 | 3 Areas to Invest in Yourself to Improve Your Life
Jun 01, 2021
Ep. 31 | What's Driving The Cryptocurrency Hype?
May 25, 2021
Ep. 30 | How You Can Fight Off Inflation
May 18, 2021
Ep. 29 | Prevent Interest From Wrecking Your Finances!!
May 11, 2021
Ep. 28 | Home Buyer’s Common Questions Answered By A Real Estate Professional
May 04, 2021
Ep. 27 | Financial Literacy Month: 4 Steps to Achieve Financial Freedom
Apr 27, 2021
Ep. 26 | Financial Literacy Month: 5 Useful Tips to Overcome Setbacks
Apr 20, 2021
Ep. 25 | Financial Literacy Month: Build Your Financial Plan
Apr 13, 2021
Ep. 24 | Financial Literacy Month: Financial Goal Setting
Apr 06, 2021
Ep. 23 | Don't Have Much to Invest, Dollar Cost Averaging Saves the Day
Mar 30, 2021
Ep. 22 | Rich or Poor Mindset.. Which Defines You?
Mar 23, 2021
Ep. 21 | Barely Saving.. to 100% Return Stock Trader
Mar 16, 2021
Ep. 20 | Saving Time, Saving Money.. Few Easy Steps
Mar 09, 2021
Ep. 19 | Purchase Psychology: Train Your Mind To Spend Effectively
Mar 02, 2021
Ep. 18 | Free Yourself From Debt Today
Feb 23, 2021
Ep. 17 | Pay Yourself First, Your Future Will Thank You
Feb 16, 2021
Ep. 16 | The “Big Game” Edition.. “The Bucks” vs “A-Chieves”
Feb 09, 2021
Ep. 15 | Oh No.. Where Did It Go!?
Feb 02, 2021
Ep. 14 | Overcome Impulsive Spending Habits
Jan 26, 2021
Ep. 13 | Don't Be Broke and Unhappy Together
Jan 19, 2021
Ep. 12 | Applications to Save and Invest with Ease
Jan 12, 2021
Ep. 11 | New Year Resolution Hack with 50-30-20
Jan 05, 2021
Ep. 10 | Making "Early Retirement" Easy
Dec 22, 2020
Ep. 9 | Making Finances Work in Marriage
Dec 15, 2020
Ep. 8 | Making Money With Mutual Funds: Now and Later
Dec 08, 2020
Ep. 7 | Don't Fall Victim to Financial Stress
Nov 17, 2020
Ep. 6 | Investing Isn't Rocket Science
Nov 10, 2020
Ep. 5 | Enhancing Your Income Tax Knowledge
Nov 03, 2020
Ep. 4 | Start Thinking About Retirement Today
Oct 27, 2020
Ep. 3 | Debt Management 101
Oct 20, 2020
Ep. 2 | Budgeting With a Purpose
Oct 13, 2020
Ep. 1 | Take Control Of Your Financial Report Card
Oct 06, 2020