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#53 - Millennials and Their Money - We Debunk the Stereotypes and the Myths
We are going to talk about millennials, stereotypes and money. There are many myths and we'll discuss what the truth really is.
David Mulonas
Apr 5, 20219 min read
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#52 - The Best Way to Manage Your Stimulus Check and the Future Impact on the Budget
Let’s take a scenario and say a family of four is making under $160,000 AGI. This means that $5,600 ($1,400 per person) will be sent out.
David Mulonas
Mar 28, 20217 min read
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#51 - The Netflix Show Marriage or Mortgage: We Provide Finance Tips and How to Manage the Budget
People want the wedding and the house for the future. The wedding is a one-day event that will be in memory for years to come.
David Mulonas
Mar 22, 20216 min read
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#50 - Relationships, Personal Finance and Divorce. When is the Right Time to Discuss the Budget?
Here's one golden rule: Never judge a book by its cover or one's net worth based on the car he or she may drive.
David Mulonas
Mar 15, 20218 min read
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#49 - I am Leaving My Job. Do I Need to Have an Employer-sponsored plan with my New Employer?
Social Security’s goal is to provide 40% replacement income and the individual’s goal is to reach 80% replacement income in retirement.
David Mulonas
Mar 7, 20216 min read
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#48 - No Budget Typically Means no Planned Retirement: You Need a Fixed Budget. We'll Show you How.
According to many different surveys around â…” of people do not follow a budget or if they have one, they do not maintain it.
David Mulonas
Feb 28, 20217 min read
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#47 - The 2020 Tax Review: Why You Don't Want a Tax Return & How The Money Improves the Budget
If your standard deduction is less than the total of your itemized deductions, then you should be able to save money.
David Mulonas
Feb 21, 20215 min read
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#46 - 401(k) Asset Allocation with Mutual Funds in the Stock Market
A target-based fund focuses on an investor’s capital needs at a future date. It gradually shift sfrom higher-risk investments to lower-risk
David Mulonas
Feb 15, 20217 min read
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#45 - The 401(k) and the Roth 401(k) Review
The max contribution for the 401(k) and the Roth 401(k) is $19,500 yealry. If you're over 50, you can add $6,500 in catch up contributions.
David Mulonas
Feb 8, 20218 min read
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#44 - The GameStop Short Sell Where the Little Guy Beat Wall Street at Their Own Game
Shorting a stock whens shares are borrowed from a broker on margin and have to be be paid back with interest to the broker.
David Mulonas
Jan 31, 202110 min read
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#43 - To Trust or Not to Trust: How to Protect Your Investments and Your Estate
Trusts supersede a will when there is discrepancy. Most attorneys recommend that you have a will and a trust for backup protection.
David Mulonas
Jan 25, 20216 min read
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#42 - How to Get Employer Health Insurance When Having a Domestic Partner or a Civil Union
A domestic partnership is when two people live together and are involved in an interpersonal relationship living as if they're married.
David Mulonas
Jan 18, 20215 min read
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Podcast #41 - Are You Ready for a Big Move Into the Tiny House Movement?
A tiny house is defined as a dwelling unit with a maximum 400 square feet of floor area, excluding lofts.
David Mulonas
Jan 11, 202110 min read
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Podcast #40 - Establishing Good Credit for Your Children and Some Important Reminders for Adults
How do we establish credit for your children? They cannot apply for a credit card legally until age 18; they may may have an authorized user
David Mulonas
Jan 4, 20216 min read
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Podcast #39 - Deferred 0% Interest Rate Credit Cards and How They Impact Your Budget
Rule #1: as long as you pay the credit card with regular installments before the 24 months expire you will accumulate no interest.
David Mulonas
Dec 31, 20205 min read
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Podcast #35 - How Does Pet Insurance Work and How to Factor it Into Your Budget
Pet insurance cost depends on factors such as your pets age, size, and breed as well as any preexisting conditions.
David Mulonas
Nov 30, 20209 min read
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Podcast #4 - Spend More Money Now To Save Money Later
Budgeting sometimes gets a stigma meaning that you're cheap or frugal. You have to budget within the means of the money that you have.
David Mulonas
Nov 27, 20204 min read
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Podcast #33 - How Long-Term Sustainable Products Reduce Your Budget While Helping the Environment
You can save money down the road by buying quality products, but the difference here is that you will also help the environment
David Mulonas
Nov 15, 202016 min read
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Podcast #3 - 401(k) Withdrawals and Loans
When you take a 401(k) withdrawal, you'll face a 10% penalty if you're under the age of 59.5 years of age
David Mulonas
Oct 26, 20207 min read
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#24 - What is Debt-to-income Ratio and to Use it When Purchasing or Refinancing a New Home
DTI is used as a measure for loan approval. We'll this explain simple calculation to be prepared when applying for a mortgage or refinance.
David Mulonas
Sep 15, 20205 min read
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