Banishing The Burden of Student Loan Debt | Travis Hornsby | 122
We're pulling back the curtain on student loans with expert and founder of Student Loan Planner, Travis Hornsby. Initially impacting younger borrowers, the student loan crisis now affects those in their 40s, 50s, and even 60s. The balances are getting bigger, lasting longer and rules are becoming more complex! It can be confusing, but this episode will give you clarity and help you tackle your student loan challenges head-on. We explore smart repayment strategies, student loan forgiveness, the impact of current and future government policies and more. 🌐 Visit Catching Up to FI website 🔗Connect with us ☕ Like what you hear on Catching Up to FI? Support the show at "Buy Me a Coffee" 🎙️We love hearing from you! Record a Voice Message with your feedback or question Record a Voice Message with your feedback or question === THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR === 📈 Boldin (formerly NewRetirement) is our newest sponsor! Boldin is retirement planning software that's like having a financial advisor at your fingertips. With Boldin, you can: ✅ Track your savings ✅ Get personalized retirement advice based on your goals ✅ Explore investment options to grow your wealth ✅ And create a strategy that’s built for your unique needs You can get started with the free version or choose the premium option (PlannerPlus) and get a 14-day free trial. Be sure to use this link to get started: Go.boldin.com/catchingup For a full list of our partners, sponsors and affiliates, click here: catchinguptofi.com/our-partners Resources mentioned on the show: 💵Discount for Student Loan Planner consultation Flat fee is normally $595, but after your $100 off ‘Catching Up to FI’ discount, it's $495. 👉🏼 Be sure to use this link: link 🌐 Student Loan Planner website 🎙️Student Loan Planner podcast 🗣️Travis' talk at EconoMe 2020 A Hero’s Journey: Krista & Ed, The Mother of All Case Studies! | Krista and Ed Kim | 97 📢 Charity shout out: PKP Community Centre 📣 Podcast shout out: The Struggle is Real If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show on your podcast player and leave us a rating or review. If you want to watch, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. This helps others find the show and keeps us creating great content for you! Disclaimer: Our content is for general education and information purposes only. We are not providing financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research or consult a professional before making important decisions.
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Attorney Spilling all the Legal Tea on Estate Planning | Jenny Rozelle | 121
Attorney Jennifer (Jenny) Rozelle joins us to unravel the complexities of estate planning and help you get your estate plans in order. In this episode she covers the essentials- healthcare directives, probate, wills, beneficiaries, trusts and more. She's a lawyer with a sense of humor and sprinkles in her special blend of wit and wisdom to liven up a topic that many people try to avoid. She also shares cautionary tales, current trends, and celebrity mishaps that she often talks about on her podcast, "Legal Tea". #DoYourEstatePlan 🔗Connect with us Buy CUtFI a coffee Record a message for CUtFI === NEW SPONSOR === 📈 Boldin (formerly NewRetirement) is our newest sponsor! Boldin is retirement planning software that's like having a financial advisor at your fingertips. With Boldin, you can: ✅ Track your savings ✅ Get personalized retirement advice based on your goals ✅ Explore investment options to grow your wealth ✅ And create a strategy that’s built for your unique needs You can get started with the free version, or choose the premium option (PlannerPlus) and get a 14-day free trial. Be sure to use this link to get started: Go.boldin.com/catchingup For a full list of our partners, sponsors and affiliates, click here: catchinguptofi.com/our-partners Resources mentioned on the show: (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) 🌐 Indiana Estate Elder Law 🎙️Legal Tea Podcast 🎙️Legal Tea podcast episode #174 (Estate Tax Planning Post-Trump Reelection) n Jenny’s talk at Bogleheads 2024 LinkedIn Twitter/X The online Estate Planning program Jackie used for her will 👉🏽 Trust & Will If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show on your podcast player and leave us a rating or review. If you want to watch, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. This helps others find the show and keeps us creating great content for you! Disclaimer: Our content is for general education and information purposes only. We are not providing financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research or consult a professional before making important decisions.
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"Mama, Are We Poor?”: a Single Mom's Millionaire Mindset | Monica Scudieri | 120
Monica Scudieri started late on her financial independence journey but finished early. Her financial watershed moment was when she discovered she had $257,000 in debt. She was in serious financial despair but managed to slowly dig out. The progress she made was impressive and just ten years later, she reached financial independence. In this episode Monica shares the challenges she faced as a divorced single mom, her parents' immigrant story, and the smart, scrappy moves she made to transform her financial life. 🔗Connect with us Buy CUtFI a coffee Record a message for CUtFI === NEW SPONSOR === 📈 Boldin (formerly NewRetirement) is our newest sponsor! Boldin is retirement planning software that's like having a financial advisor at your fingertips. With Boldin, you can: ✅ Track your savings ✅ Get personalized retirement advice based on your goals ✅ Explore investment options to grow your wealth ✅ And create a strategy that’s built for your unique needs You can get started with the free version, or choose the premium option (PlannerPlus) and get a 14-day free trial. Be sure to use this link to get started: Go.boldin.com/catchingup For a full list of our partners, sponsors and affiliates, click here: catchinguptofi.com/our-partners Resources mentioned on the show: (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) 🌐 Grab Your Slice of Financial Independence 📗Order 'Grab Your Slice of Financial Independence' on Amazon LinkedIn Instagram ESI Money article: Journey to FIRE as a Late Starting Single Parent If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show on your podcast player and leave us a rating or review. If you want to watch, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. This helps others find the show and keeps us creating great content for you! Disclaimer: Our content is for general education and information purposes only. We are not providing financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research or consult a professional before making important decisions.
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Leaning Out: Cracking the Burnout Code | Dawn Baker | 119
Ever felt burnout creeping into your life? Then join us for this discussion about tackling the widespread issue of burnout with Dr. Dawn Baker, author of the book 'Lean Out'. Discover practical advice for high-powered professionals struggling with exhaustion, cynicism, and lack of motivation. Whether you're an overworked physician, a stressed corporate employee, or overloaded entrepreneur, this episode will give you actionable tips to help you regain balance and find fulfillment. 🔗Connect with us Buy CUtFI a coffee Record a message for CUtFI 🔥🔥🔥 Check out these discounts from our new partners: 💰MyBudgetCoach MyBudgetCoach is the only budgeting app to connect every user with a real-life coach from Day 1. You pick the coach that resonates most with you from their directory. Unlock 35 Days of free financial coaching and start making Smart Money Moves plus receive 10% off subscription costs by entering code: Catchingup 🎓 Student Loan Planner Get a custom student loan plan from our CFP®, CFA and CSLP® professionals. They charge a one-time fee for their thorough review. Our listeners receive $100 off a 1:1 consult using the link below. Flat fee is normally $595, but after your $100 off ‘Catching Up to FI’ discount, it's $495. 👉🏼 Be sure to use this link: studentloanplanner.com/catchingup For a full list of our partners, sponsors and affiliates, click here: catchinguptofi.com/our-partners Resources mentioned on the show: (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) 🌐 Practice Balance 📗Order 'Lean Out' on Amazon Lean Out Podcast In the Line of FIRE | Escaping Avalon | 090 Money Zen | Manisha Thakor | 055 📕The Purpose Code: How to unlock meaning, maximize happiness, and leave a lasting legacy ~Jordan Grumet If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show on your podcast player and leave us a rating or review. If you want to watch, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. This helps others find the show and keeps us creating great content for you! Disclaimer: Our content is for general education and information purposes only. We are not providing financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research or consult a professional before making important decisions.
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Taking it to the Streets: Best Pro Tips for Late Starters | FinCon Attendees | 118
In this episode, we're taking it to the streets of Atlanta, GA where the 2024 FinCon took place. FinCon is the largest (and funnest) conference for independent content creators in the personal finance space. We wish you could have been there but since we couldn't bring our audience to FinCon, we're bringing a little FinCon to you. We chatted with some of them and asked the big question: "What is your best tip for late starters?" 🔗Connect with us Buy CUtFI a coffee Record a message for CUtFI Huge thanks to our fellow content creators that contributed their valuable tips! (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) Gwen Merz (Firey Millennials) 🌐 Firey Millennials Rocky Lalvani (Profit Comes First) 🌐 Profit Comes First Heather Phillips (Tiller) 🌐 Tiller Fritz Gilbert (Retirement Manifesto) 🌐 Retirement Manifesto Podcast Episode: Hard & Soft Sides of Retirement | Fritz Gilbert | 019 📗 Keys to a Successful Retirement: Staying Happy, Active, and Productive in Your Retired Years Buy👉🏻 https://amzn.to/4g31kMr Diania Merriam (EconoMe Conference) 🌐 EconoMe Conference Podcast Episode: Find Your Camino | Diania Merriam | 029 Skyler Fleming (Money Talk with Skyler Fleming) 🌐 Money Talk with Skyler Fleming Sean Mullaney (The FI Tax Guy) 🌐 The FI Tax Guy Podcast Episodes: Year End Tax Planning | Sean Mullaney | 045 Life & Taxes | Sean Mullaney | 013 Doug Nordman aka Nords (Military Financial Independence) 🌐 Military Financial Independence Podcast Episode: Catching the Wave to FI | Doug Nordman & Carol Pittner | 067 📗Raising Your Money-Savvy Family For Next Generation Financial Independence Buy👉🏻 https://amzn.to/4jpGLNs 📕Military Guide to Financial Independence and Retirement Buy👉🏻 https://amzn.to/40DVrRt Larry Tuch (The Abundant Wallet) 🌐 The Abundant Wallet Crystina Cardozo (Run the Numbers) 🌐 Run the Numbers Avanti Shetye (Wealthwyzr) 🌐 Wealthwyzr Aseefa Ismail (Balanced Checkbook) 🌐 Balanced Checkbook Marvá Morrow 🌐 Marvá Morrow If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show on your podcast player and leave us a rating or review. If you want to watch, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. This helps others find the show and keeps us creating great content for you! Disclaimer: Our content is for general education and information purposes only. We are not providing financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research or consult a professional before making important decisions.