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The Rise of the Slumlord First Time Real Estate Investor
With all the wealth building conversation centered around Real Estate Investing, the Financial Griot podcast tackles how not to be a Slumlord RE investor. Lawrence shares his journey to becoming a first-time real estate investor. His approach to investing in real estate; location, opportunity, and intentionally building wealth. Thinking ahead and investing for the future and the next generation; with the right level of help.
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TFG’s Reel Rant – The Unfortunate Pursuit of Going Viral
TFG Crew is Back with another Short episode. Sweet, we are back to being consistent. Today we discuss finding REEL peace with Lovely. We baited her to rant and you get to hear the carnage. Obviously, it's a play on words. What we see might not be what it appears on social media. And sometimes it's just what you see and how you interpret the information in your own mind.
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How The Average Cost of Brunch Destroys Wealth
1/3 of the TFG crew is here. Lawrence will finally discuss his DEEP hatred for Brunch with guest Ecclesiastes Guerrier. Yes, finally a full episode of Lawrence bashing Brunch. LOL
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The Choice is Simple, Barack Obama or Going to #Fincon22
TFG crew is back with another short episode. We break down opportunity costs by referencing Lovely either attending the Inbound convention with guest speaker former President Barack Obama or joining the podcast crew at Fincon.
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All About The Expensive Secret Life of Pet Parents
TFG Shorts is back. In this episode, we discuss the cost of being a pet parent and modern pet culture. The pet market is a $200+ billion dollar industry in North America. That's Billion with a "B". The global pandemic sped up the process with even airlines adding pet restroom spaces. This is big business and Pet care is expensive. Currently 70% of US homes own a pet while pet side hustles are booming. It might be the next best thing for young adults dealing with low wages.
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Why Does Credit Rules Everything Around Me and How to Stop it
In this episode of TFG, the crew discuss how you can manage your money and specifically your credit better. With interest rates rising due to inflation, cash flow management will be key to keep your family afloat through the "not-a-recession" period. Your credit card debt is about to cost you more. So buckle up to find out what to do.
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It’s Either the Affordable Home or Unaffordable Lifestyle, Pick One!
Home prices are up in the US. Fueled by once-low interest rates and available cash, prices skyrocketed as much as 30% in the two years since the start of the pandemic. As inflation pushes all-time highs, the Feds are increasing interest rates in as little as 24 increments through 2024. Do we want affordable housing or are we addicted to unaffordable lifestyles?
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Why You Need to Improve Your Cash-Flow, Today!
In this episode of the Financial Griot Podcast, Lovely and Lawrence talk about cash flow positivity during a time of high inflation and even higher prices. Most people don't know how much they spend monthly or even how much they earn. This is a good time to pause and do a mid year inventory so you can make sure your money management is up pre-recession. It's up to you to be prepared for the next opportunity.
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How to Build Wealth Early w/ James Bowman of Gen-Z Mon-E
In this episode of the Financial Griot Podcast, Alainta and Lawrence get schooled by James Bowman of Gen-Z Mon-E podcast. He gives starting early a run for its money. We talk about his financial pivot point, how he became a real estate investor who is closing on his next property during a period of high inflation and pessimism, as well as what's next. The opportunity to get active is long overdue. Jump in here! And learn how to do more out the gate.
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Parents Retiring with no money? Read This Now!
CNBC penned an Op-Ed, "What millennials, Gen Z need to succeed against the economic odds?" Well the answer is simple; parents who are financially prepared for retirement. It's estimated that each underfunded retirement plan will cost kids and caregiver upward to $3,000 per month for each aging adult. By 2050, it will get very expensive. As such, the financial griot invested special guest Ecclessiate Guerrier and brings back guest host for the day, Michael Theodore to have an honest discussion on having the financial discussion with our aging parents. We share what we've experience and learned a few things along the way. Hope you enjoy. Be warned that our guess…
