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How to Find the Right Message during Challenging Times
In the wake of the untimely death of Kevin Samuels (Youtuber and Imagine consultant), there have been a lot of conversations about the importance of the messenger over the message. In this episode of the Financial Griot Podcast, we are talking why you need to fixate on the message over the messenger. The goal is to listen to the good and the bad, but most important learning to take away the key pieces. No one is perfect and no message will resonate every time, but to quote Eddie Griffith "did you get the message?" As such, did you understand the lesson and how it can affect you?
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From Inflation to Recession, How to Master Modern Economic Vocabulary
Inflation, Recession and high prices are dominating the news lately. After two years of government stimulus payments, eviction moratoriums and student loans in forbearance to fight the pandemic, prices are finally catching up. Instead of being swept into this moment of confusion, it is time to brush up on the basics of macroeconomics. Hope this serves as a one-stop shop for information as your personal economy continues to develop. You can also dive into the details on each topic via Investopedia.com Do you even know what the Federal Reserve System is? For simplicity, the Federal Reserve System is the most powerful financial institution in the world. Most people call it…
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A Romantic 4 Nights in a Castle. Exploring Old Quebec!
Our Next Adventure brought us to Old Quebec. And we weren't disappointed one bit. It was a self contained experience, suitable for romance and escape. And well tailored for foodies.
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Are You Really Single-by-Choice? A Turn’t 30 Conversation
On this special episode, the Ladies of the Turnt 30 podcast just us for a joint conversation and it gets contentious. Will they battle it out or will they come to a consensus. The topic du jour, "Being Single by Choice" while others could argue that you are simply single because you weren't chosen. Eeesh, writing that sounded harsh. However it's a great opportunity to get to know the Turnt 30 crew and their journey through adulthood.
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Still Not Debt Free, but We Paid Off Nearly $70,000 in Six Months
Hooray we all made it through May and the Pandemic. Just six months left to reach your Financial Goals.
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Hedge Against Recession with an Investment Portfolio that Builds Passive Income
With the stock market declines toward a recession, your next move should be your best move. Time to hedge losses with passive income.
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How to Quickly Calculate Your Wealth
Inflation raging +8%, it's all about wealth protection. While we share our Net Worth monthly, I still get the impression that most don't know.
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Here are the Most Common Financial Mistakes You Should Avoid
No matter if you pivoted from financial mistakes or barely avoided them, this is a great list for those who want to build wealth SMARTER and more effectively.
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Stocks are Down, May as well Buy the Dip!
Hooray we all made it through May and the Pandemic. Just six months left to reach your Financial Goals.
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Here’s How to Boost Your FICO® Score Organically
To start, Banks and Credit card lenders use several different scoring models to calculate creditworthiness, one of which is the FICO. Since its introduction, FICO® Score became widely adopted by 90% of top lenders. While it is similar to Credit Score, FICO®’s initial goal was to improve business decisions by using data intelligently. Payment history and amount of debt are the two biggest factors in determining your FICO® Scores. As such, changes in these areas can have the highest impact. The Most Effective Way to Grow Your FICO® Score If you want to know how to grow your credit score organically, remember to these key ingredients. Your payment history accounts…
