Category Archives: Podcast

JW’s Financial Coaching Podcast Lesson #40-How to get you and your spouse on the same page financially

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Highlights of today’s show: One of the best things you can do for your marriage is to get on the same page financially Focus more on the “Why” instead of the “What” Sometimes you … Continue reading

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JW’s Financial Coaching Podcast Lesson #39-How to talk about money with your peers

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Highlights of today’s show: How to talk about money amongst your peers Why talking about money is so taboo How talking about money can encourage you and your peers Talking about money the right way and … Continue reading

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JW’s Financial Coaching Podcast Lesson #38-How do you decide when to save and when to spend?

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Highlights of today’s show: Answering  listeners’ questions on personal finance Can money in an HSA count towards your emergency fund? How to decided between going on vacation and paying down your mortgage It’s all … Continue reading

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JW’s Financial Coaching Podcast Lesson #37-Confessions of a Financial Coach

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Highlights of today’s show: Confessions of a Financial Coach Even though I teach this stuff, I still have struggled with money Being honest to help motivate you It’s OK if you make mistakes, just … Continue reading

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JW’s Financial Coaching Podcast Lesson #36-Lessons we’ve learned in real estate with guest Lisa White

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Highlights of today’s show: My wife Lisa joins me on the show to share our experience in picking a realtor Why we learned it’s important to get different opinions How we’ve gotten our home … Continue reading

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JW’s Financial Coaching Podcast Lesson #35-The Lifestyle Inflation Trap

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Highlights of today’s show: How to avoid the Lifestyle Inflation Trap What is lifestyle inflation? How lifestyle inflation can harm your finances 4 keys to raising your lifestyle the right way Being content with where … Continue reading

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JW’s Financial Coaching Podcast Lesson #34-Don’t be fooled by the build your credit score LIE

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Highlights of today’s show: The Credit Score lie The facts about the FICO What makes up your FICO score The alternatives to credit scores What to focus on instead of your credit score Don’t … Continue reading

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JW’s Financial Coaching Podcast Lesson #33-Do you have the power to control your finances?

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Highlights of today’s show: Do you have the power to control your finances or is it out of your control? There’s a growing vocal minority that says that it’s not in your control Why … Continue reading

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JW’s Financial Coaching Podcast Lesson #31-Answering listeners questions on 401(K) loans and where to keep your important financial documents

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Highlights of today’s show: Answering questions from the listeners Should Ben take out a 401(K) loan to pay off Sallie Mae? Pros and Cons of 401(K) loans What financial documents do I need to … Continue reading

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JW’s Financial Coaching Podcast Lesson #30-Renting vs. Buying

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Highlights of today’s show: Renting vs. Buying What are the reasons why you would rent? When is the right time to buy a house? How to put yourself in a position to make your … Continue reading

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