
Money Talk with Skyler Fleming
By Skyler Fleming

Money Talk with Skyler FlemingApr 12, 2022

115 - What if I Want to Retire Early with Sherwood Greer
In this episode of 'Money Talk with Skyler Fleming', Skyler is joined by Sherwood Greer from Gate City Advisors. Together, they discuss the process of retirement planning and the importance of starting early. Sherwood shares his insights and tips on debt management, optimal investment strategies and the significance of envisioning retirement for motivation. He also suggests that young adults can benefit greatly from financial coaching as it provides personalized guidance and helps avoid common financial mistakes made by others. You’ll also find the steps one should take to ensure a smooth progression towards their financial future and discuss the advantages of early compound interest. Towards the end, Sherwood offers a free retirement income toolkit available on the Gate City Advisors' website.
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
1. What do you want retirement to look like?
2. How can you get the investment machine moving?
Find Sherwood Greer online at https://www.gatecityadvisors.com/sherwood-greer
00:00 Introduction to Early Retirement
01:39 Meet the Guest: Sherwood Greer
03:18 Rethinking Work and Retirement
04:36 Starting Early: The Power of Compounding
05:57 Investing Wisely for Young Adults
07:21 Balancing Life, Work, and Retirement Goals
10:40 The Value of Financial Coaching
13:14 Conclusion and Contact Information
14:38 Key Takeaways and Money Talking Points
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114 - FAFSA Changes and Paying for College with Dave and Dan
In today’s episode, we dive into the recent changes coming to the FAFSA - some good, some not so great. With Dan Cieniewicz and Dave The Scholarship Coach. Whose names you might recognize as they’ve been on the show before. So thank you to both of them for coming back on!
But, from a shorter application process to altered income assessments, we explore how these changes affect students and families.
We’ll talk about the new Student Aid Index (SAI) and whether everyone should consider aiming for the expanded Pell Grant. Dave and Dan, share insights on scholarships, the impact of FAFSA changes, and tips on preparing for college expenses.
Stick around to hear what Dave and Dan are working on and how you can reach out to them for valuable advice. Whether you're navigating financial aid or planning for your child's education, we've got you covered.
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
1. How are your scholarship applications going?
2. Will you be applying for the FAFSA?
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113 - The Million Dollar Decisions with Paul Merriman
In today’s episode, we’re talking with Paul Merriman about investing and how young adults can get started! Do young adults have too much going on in their lives to bother investing? Why bother thinking about it? Are target date funds good enough? Are they too conservative? What is a target date fund? Do you even need bonds in your portfolio?
We have a fantastic conversation with Paul Merriman in today’s episode.
Paul Merriman’s website - https://paulmerriman.com/
Paul Merriman’s FREE book “We’re Talking Millions — 12 Simple Ways To Supercharge Your Retirement” - https://www.paulmerriman.com/millions-downloads
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112 - How do You Manage a Grocery Budget
In today’s episode, we’re talking all about groceries! I’m even going to walk you through how I use a fantastic app to manage our meal plan and grocery list! This is going to be a great episode with some walk-through recording of my phone. So be sure to head over to YouTube for today’s episode as well!
Shoutout to everyone who has left a review on this podcast so far! Also, be sure to check out my YouTube channel and if you’re watching over there be sure to like and subscribe for more great money talks!
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- How much money could you save by meal planning?
- Do I have any recipes around my home that I could add to Paprika 3 to start meal planning today?
Checkout Episode 50 for my wife and I’s favorite recipes - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/e1n9275
Link to the Nerd Wallet article mentioned - https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/ways-to-save-money-on-food-groceries
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111 - Getting a Job After Finishing School with Beth Hendler-Grunt
In this episode, we're diving into the concept of the "college promise" and the crucial need for students to match their hope with diligent effort. We're exploring the vast opportunities available to college students, underlining the significance of early preparation and financial literacy. Networking is a key point of discussion, emphasizing the value of meeting new people and seeking guidance from experienced professionals. Crafting a robust portfolio, including an impressive resume and an optimized LinkedIn profile, is another important aspect of our conversation. We're closing with a motivational message, urging persistence in the job search process and reminding our audience that they are more than capable of success.
Don't forget to check out Netgreatstep.com for free consultations with Beth Hendler-Grunt
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
1. Who can you connect with today to start networking?
2. What are some social activities that you can start making friends and connections at?
3. Do you know what life costs after college?
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110 - The Financial World for Women with Maggie Nielsen
In today’s episode, we are talking about the financial world for women with Maggie Nielsen. She is a partner with Purse Strings and is all about helping women be financially fearless. We are going to talk about why women may be behind financially, how women are talked to about money, how to have health money talks, how women can ensure they are in a good financial position, as well as money in a marriage for women. There are a lot of great questions and thank you to Maggie for coming on this episode and being willing to share her insights. This was a topic that I was really interested in and wanted to learn more about so I think you are going to be able to take away a lot of good information from this one.
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
1. What are some ways that you think women are talked to differently about money than men?
2. How can you make sure all money talks are fair and available to everyone?
Find Maggie Nielsen online at https://pursestrings.co/
Her email is maggie@pursestrings.co
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109 - Investing Responsibly and Locally with Max Becker-Pos
In today’s episode we are talking about socially responsible investing with Max Becker-Pos. This is a great conversation about how you can get involved with your investing in other ways. Whether it’s investing time in your community or investing your money in companies that you feel are doing right by people and the planet. We dive into some of the specifics of socially responsible investing and how it works as well as volunteering. We also talk about how spending locally can help the stores and your local economy. Today’s conversation is going to have an impact on your wallet, your relationships, and the people around you! Please share today’s episode with a friend and then go out with that friend and get involved in your local community The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
1. What are some ways that I can get involved locally?
2. How can I spend or invest my money in a way that helps my local environment
Learn more about Max's company at https://abundancewealthcommunity.com
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108 - How Your Circle of Influence Impacts Your Money with Robin Binkley
In today’s episode, we are talking with Robin Binkley about circles of influence and how they impact you, your money, your net worth, and your values in other areas. There are some great takeaways from this episode. Some of the main ones that I want to make sure you pay attention to are to make sure you know your values, find connections, and make sure your circle shares your values. But I really hope you enjoy this episode and then go and share it with your circle of influence! It will help you all strengthen your circle and continue to help each other grow and achieve your goals!
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
1. Who is in your circle of influence?
2. Is there a type of person or a person in a certain position that you would like to be in your circle of influence?
Contact Robin Binkley at Team@realequityip.com
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107 - The Impact of Budget Culture on our Money with Dana Miranda
In today's episode, we dive into the world of budgeting with Dana Miranda, exploring a fresh perspective on personal finances. Discover why budgeting might not be the ultimate solution, the pitfalls of "budget culture," its impact on relationships, and alternative money management strategies. Join us for a great conversation that will challenge your views on budgeting and leave you with new insights. Don't forget to engage with us on social media and share with a friend, discussing your thoughts on budgeting and alternative money management approaches.
Checkout Dana Miranda Online at https://www.healthyrich.co/
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
1. What are your thoughts about budgeting?
2. What approach besides budgeting could you take to manage your money?
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106 - Why Do We Abandon our Goals with Jenny Whichello
In today’s episode, we are talking with Jenny Whichello. This is a great conversation all about goal setting. Have you ever wondered why we abandon some of our goals? How to set realistic and attainable goals? How to make goals motivating? This episode is going to be a great one for you! We are talking all about goals and much much more! There is a lot to take away from today’s episode
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
1. What goals would you benefit in abandoning?
2. What are your beliefs and what do you want to accomplish?
You can find Jenny Whichello online at https://blissandwealth.com/
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105 - How Would You Act if You Became Wealthy Overnight with Walter Richardson
In this episode, we are talking with Walter Richardson about a lot of things centered around coming into sudden, newfound wealth. How would you react?
We talk about Sudden Wealth Syndrome, financial advisor guidance, using money for opportunity, lifestyle changes and planning, and how to help family and friends. There are a lot of great takeaways from today’s episode!
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- What would you do if you became wealthy overnight?
- How would you react if someone around you became wealthy overnight?
You can find Walter Richardson online at Richardson Wealth Management
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104 - Lessons Learned from Over 700+ Episodes with Matt and Joel from How to Money
In today’s episode, we are talking with Matt and Joel from How to Money! This is one of my favorite personal finance podcasts to listen to so it’s super exciting to be able to talk to them! We are talking about some of the key things they learned in talking about money in over 700 episodes of podcasts. They have a lot of great insights to share ranging from all sorts of topics. We talk about marriage, retirement, hobbies, debt, strategy, starting money talks, and more! This is a great episode today so be sure to share it with a friend and have a money talk!
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- Why is it important that everyone talks about money?
- What financial topic is on your mind that you would like to talk about?
You can find Matt & Joel online at howtomoney.com
You can listen to their podcast “How to Money” wherever you are listening to this podcast
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103 - Time vs Money and how to balance it with Erik Nero
In today’s episode, we talk with Erik Nero of First Step Wealth Planning about time and money. This episode will cause you to think about how you are spending money and time. You’ll hear a fantastic analogy about your garage and money. Erik is full of great insights. Be sure to share with a friend and have a money talk about today’s episode!
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- How do you want to spend your money and your time?
- Are your purchases value-driven?
Find and contact Erik Nero online at https://first-stepwealth.com/
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102 - Should We Ditch The Health Insurance System with Andy Schoonover
In this episode, we discuss health insurance and a new take on it with Crowd Health CEO Andy Schoonover. Exploring prevailing issues, Andy touches on high medical costs, opaque insurance processes, and the communal approach of Crowd Health. By entrusting individuals and prioritizing shared responsibility, Crowd Health revolutionizes the system, offering affordable coverage and transparency. Join us to explore the potential benefits of this paradigm shift, from affordable coverage alternatives to enhanced transparency in medical billing.
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- What is a current area of your financial life that could use a new system or process?
- What do you think of health insurance?
Checkout Crowd Health online at https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/
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101 - Is It Rude to Talk About Money
In this episode of Money Talk with Skyler Fleming, we delve into the question of whether discussing money is considered rude or not.
Skyler leads a comprehensive exploration of various essential financial subjects, emphasizing the importance of initiating conversations on financial matters. The episode covers an array of key talking points, including approaches to asking questions, discussing income, effective budgeting, credit card usage, debt management, and prudent savings strategies.
Throughout the episode, Skyler encourages listeners to approach financial discussions with sensitivity and discretion. The episode underscores the significance of initiating dialogues about money in a respectful and empathetic manner, while also providing practical insights into how to navigate potentially uncomfortable conversations. The ultimate goal is to foster an atmosphere where talking about money becomes a valuable tool for learning, growth, and making informed financial decisions.
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- Is it rude to talk about money?
- Which of the topics today do you think would be the rudest to talk about?
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100 - Why Talking About Money is Important and What I've Learned In 100 Episodes!
Join me in celebrating a significant milestone - the 100th episode of Money Talk with Skyler Fleming. In this special episode, I reflect on the valuable lessons learned from the previous 99 episodes while diving into the heart of the podcast's mission: creating valuable money talks. With an exciting announcement, I introduce the addition of video content to the podcast, you're invited to subscribe to the YouTube channel
In this episode, I dive into the core themes that have shaped Money Talk with Skyler Fleming. I emphasize the significance of budgeting as a foundational financial practice, discussing various methods like the 50/30/20 budget, zero-based budgeting, and pay yourself first. I underscore the importance of a written financial plan and share the power of sinking funds for targeted saving. Throughout the episode, I explore the unique aspects of personal money stories and highlight the broader perspective of money beyond just numbers. Please share with me what money talks you would like to have in the future by emailing me!
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Ep 99 - Financial Self-Reliance with Scott LaPierre
In this episode, financial self-reliance takes center stage as our guest Scott LaPierre offers essential insights and practical advice. The episode emphasizes the significance of open communication between spouses about money matters to prevent anxieties and strains in relationships. Scott encourages a stewardship mindset, encouraging listeners to manage their finances as resources for their families or charitable causes, fostering a more generous and fulfilling financial approach. The episode also highlights the importance of using resources with love and unselfishness to care for others and build stronger relationships with money. Scott shares a compelling personal story that underscores the value of financial preparedness during hardships. He addresses the issue of spending problems versus income problems and offers actionable tips, such as tracking expenses and practicing delayed gratification before major purchases, enabling listeners to make more informed financial decisions.
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- How will I handle a financial hardship or issue?
- Where can I find extra money in my regular spending?
You can find Scott online both on his website and with his social media profiles.
Scott's website: Scottlapierre.com
Scott's social media: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube
Scott's finance book - Your Finances God's Way: A Biblical Guide to Making the Best Use of Your Money (scottlapierre.org)
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Ep 98 - DIY Credit Card Debt Reduction with Kenny Golde
In this episode of Money Talk with Skyler Fleming, we welcome Kenny Golde, an expert on debt reduction and author of "Debt Reduction Made Easy" and "The Do It Yourself Bailout." Kenny shares his personal journey of overcoming over $200,000 in credit card debt after facing unforeseen circumstances in the film industry. We look at a new perspective to get out of credit card debt.
Find Kenny online at Debt Reduction Made Easy
Email Kenny: kenny@thedoityourselfbailout.com
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- What financial situation do you find yourself in that could benefit from a new perspective?
- Why is it important to avoid credit card debt?
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Ep 97 - When Life Throws You a Curve with Bob Burdette
In this episode of Money Talk with Skyler Fleming, host Skyler Fleming talks with Bob Burdette about navigating life's unexpected financial challenges. Bob shares insights from his book, which he wrote as a financial legacy for his family. They discuss the importance of being prepared for various curveballs that life can throw at you and how to become your own bank. Bob also introduces the concept of "cheating the budget" by strategically using savings for planned expenses.
This episode provides practical insights and strategies for financial preparedness and empowers you to take control of your financial future.
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- What are some curveballs that you might need to prepare for with your money?
- How could being your own bank benefit you?
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Ep 96 - What if Money is a Person with Morgana Rae
In this episode, we have a conversation with Morgana Rae, a life coach with extensive experience. Morgana shares her personal journey, where she found herself at a difficult point in life when nobody was willing to work with her. This led to a loss of hope and a rollercoaster of emotions surrounding money. Despite trying various approaches, Morgana couldn't improve her financial situation until she asked herself a powerful question: "If my money was a person, who would it be?" By personifying money, she was able to make it more tangible and address her issues with it. This process took time, but it helped Morgana gain a better understanding of her relationship with money and handle it more effectively.
Morgana suggests blaming your money stress on an external entity to separate yourself from negative emotions and work towards a solution. She emphasizes the importance of engaging in real, measurable work to overcome financial challenges. To conquer financial obstacles, Morgana outlines a step-by-step process: uncover the root cause, personify it as a "monster," destroy the monster, and replace it with your "money honey." Having a conversation with your new money honey helps establish a healthier relationship with money. Finally, Morgana highlights the significance of taking concrete and measurable actions to make progress in your financial journey. To learn more about Morgana Rae and her work, visit her website at morganarae.com.
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- If my money was a person, who would it be?
- Who is your money as a person? Ask a friend!
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Ep 95 - Why is Insurance So Expensive with Jesse Wilkinson
In today’s episode, we are talking to Jesse Wilkinson! He is an insurance agent in Northern Utah. He and I are related so we wanted to have a discussion around insurance. It’s a topic that impacts everyone’s lives and everyone's wallet. I know I’ve found myself asking, why is insurance so expensive or why do I even need insurance since I don’t use it? But today’s conversation help me change my viewpoint on that and I think it will impact yours as well.
We have a great conversation centered around these questions. What goes into insurance premiums? Why do we need insurance? How do we understand the value of insurance? What are some insurances we have to consider and some to avoid? Then finally the main question, why is insurance so expensive?
Be sure to send me your feedback either on social media or via email. I would love to hear your thoughts about insurance.
We’re quickly approaching episode 100 and with that, I am going on a little podcast tour! So you may hear me out there on your other favorite podcasts. If you know of a podcast that you think I could be a good guest on, please refer me to them or let me know and I can reach out!
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- What things in my life should I consider insuring?
- What things in my life do I not need insurance for?
Find Jesse online at https://www.fbfs.com/find-an-agent/jessewilkinson
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Ep 94 - How should I start thinking about college with The College Dude
In this episode of Money Talk with Skyler Fleming, host Skyler interviews Danny Cieniewicz, also known as The College Dude, to discuss how to start thinking about college. They cover various topics such as how to ensure your financial foundation is in place, what colleges would be of interest to your child, and how much you could contribute towards a college savings account.
They begin by discussing the importance of starting early when it comes to saving for college. Danny emphasizes the need to build a college list and get an idea of the pricing to start getting your mind wrapped around the expenses. They also have a conversation about whether or not you should pay for all of your child's college expenses and the importance of setting expectations around college payments.
Danny explains the benefits of a 529 plan and how it can save you a lot of money in the long term on taxes. He also touches on legacy planning that can go with a 529 plan since you can pass the money around as a beneficiary.
The episode wraps up with Skyler and Danny discussing the documents you should be aware of and how to prepare as college is approaching. They also touch on how to balance your goals of saving for retirement and saving for college expenses.
Overall, this episode provides great insights and takeaways for those looking to plan for their child's future college expenses.
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- What steps do I need to take to ensure my financial foundation is in place?
- If your financial foundation is in place, do you want to save your kid's future college expenses?
- What colleges would be of interest for my kid to go to college?
- How much could I contribute towards a college savings account?
Find Danny, The College Dude online at TheCollegeDude.com
Contact Danny at Dan@hyperionfp.com
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Ep 93 - Money Talk with 14 year old pastor Darrion Goley
We all get better at money by talking about money. So let's talk to Darrion Goley, who is a 14-year-old pastor! He has a lot of great insight to share when it comes to working hard and having your money work hard for you. You'll really want to hear what he has to say about how his view on money has been shaped by his upbringing. Plus he shares a great weekly practice that I think can help anyone when it comes to improving your financial situation.
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- What 3 goals can I set for this week?
- How did your parents impact your view on money?
Contact Darrion
Instagram or TikTok - @iamdarriong
Email Darrion at AskPastorGoley@gmail.com
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Ep 92 - Money Stress? Take a Break and Reflect with Tobi Ojekunle
What do you do when you can't stop stressing about money? Take a break and reflect on the situation! Tobi and I are going to talk all about the value in taking a break. It makes your life much better. My favorite tip? Go on a walk! It can help a lot. Instead of doing nothing but stressing for 10 minutes take a walk for 10 minutes. You'll get the same amount of stuff done but your head will be much clearer and less frustrated.
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- What is a money situation that you could benefit from a break from thinking about it?
- How would you rather spend your time rather than spend it stressing about money?
- Who can you talk to to find out how to overcome your money stress?
Find Tobi Ojekunle online at https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/
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Ep 91 - A Fluctuating Income and Tipping with Barbara Sloan
If you’ve ever worked in the service industry you understand how tips play a role in your income. You likely also understand how personal finance information can sometimes not work for you and a fluctuating income. Today I have Barbara Sloan the author of Tipped: The life changing guide to financial freedom for waitresses, bartenders, strippers, and all other service industry professionals on the podcast. We are going to be talking all about some great sound financial advice for anyone working on a fluctuating income. This interview helped open my eyes to the gap that service industry professionals are left in when it comes to personal finance advice. Barbara and her book do a great job filling that gap. Be sure to check out her information in the show notes. This is going to be a good interview today!
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- What new insights about the service industry and personal finance did I gain from this episode?
- Who is someone in the service industry that I could share this episode or Barbara’s book with?
Find Barabar Sloan online with the following links
Her website: tippedfinance.com
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Ep 90 - Why Does Money Make Me So Stressed with Matt Paradise
Have you ever wondered why you stress about money? Is it possible to be stress-free when it comes to money? Today's episode is all about money and stress!
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- What financial questions do I have that I can ask someone?
- What is my personal way that I can feel relaxed about money?
Find Matt Paradise online and be sure to check out his book!
Find his book at financiallycapablebook.com
You can find Matt online at MattParadise.com
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Ep 89 - How to Start a Money Conversation with the RADCOACHES
Ever wondered how to start a money conversation? Rebecca and Dylan who make us the RADCOACHES join me in today's episode to talk all about how to get started when it comes to talking about money. We're going to focus on talking about money in a marriage but today's episode still applies to everyone. It's a great one so be sure to share with a friend.
We cover some great questions like:
- Why is it important to talk about money?
- What harm can come from not talking about money?
- What if one spouse wants to talk about money and the other doesn't?
- Should money talks be spontaneous or planned?
- How do you talk about complex subjects like debt?
- Does talking about money get easier?
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- What money topic can I start talking about today?
- Where do I want to go and what financial obstacles are in the way?
Want to learn more from the RADCOACHES? Check out their website, podcast, and social media!
Checkout their podcast - radmoney
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Ep 88 - Christmas is Coming with Rebecca Fleming
Why should you think about Christmas in the summer? We just had an episode about prepping for summer and now I’m telling you to prep for Christmas? That seems a bit crazy. It is! But also it is so helpful. Christmas comes at the same time every year but it always breaks people’s budgets. How can sinking funds or buckets help with Christmas? Do sinking funds last? What is the purpose of them?
We cover a lot that can be really helpful when it comes to planning for Christmas or any regular annual expense. Even some tips on how to save money on gas!
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- What would your Christmas be like if you started saving now?
- What other ways can you use a sinking fund or buckets to save for future expenses?
Thank you to my wonderful wife for coming on today's podcast!
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Ep 87 - Prepping Your Money For Summer with Chris Chapman
Summer is right around the corner and that brings increased expenses. Both in terms of air conditioning and vacations! Do you spend to keep up with your friends and families on trips or going out every weekend? What should you consider during the summer? What are the benefits of planning for the summer? Will you lose friends if you say that you don’t want to participate as much or that you need to find cheaper options? Chris Chapman joins me today to talk about all those things. This is going to be a great episode! The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- What step would be most useful for me in prepping my money for the summer?
- Do I have realistic expectations set for how I am going to spend money this summer?
You can find Chris on Instagram @ChrisChapChap
Here are the 6 steps to increasing your income that Chris shared on the podcast
- DECIDE that you want to be wealthy and that you want to be to increase your income. So many ppl in a fixed mindset, complaining, wishing they had it better, wishing for me, stop complaining and DECIDE
- BELIEVE that it is possible
- Analyze what skill sets, characteristics, and attributes you have.
- Become addicted to learning.
- Become OBSESSED with becoming the best possible version of yourself that there is.
- Find a reason bigger than just yourself to motivate you to make more money - for me.
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Ep 86 - Happiness is More Than Money with Ryan Dement
Can money buy happiness? How can you balance happiness and money? What small steps can you take to improve your financial situation to lead to more happiness? These are great questions and more with Ryan DeMent.
I've been on Ryan's podcast before but now it is his turn to come on my show. This is a great conversation that would be valuable to share with someone and have a money talk about how to be happy with money. This could lead to some powerful and eye-opening conversations.
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- What steps can I take today to help build or sure up my financial foundation?
- What could I do to improve my happiness without money?
Find Ryan DeMent online with his podcast and website
Checkout the episode of Chasing Happiness that I was on.
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Ep 85 - Automatically Change Your Life with Adam Costa
Automation can benefit you in a lot of ways. It can reduce stress because you know to trust that everything is going to the right place. It can make many decisions more manageable because you know that your money is working for you in the right way. But even better, it's easy to set up! You don't have to do it all at once either. You can start with those small and simple steps and build momentum toward your automatic wealth journey.
Adam has included a bunch of resources for each of us on his website. You can a free copy of his book "Retire in 10 Years" or get a free class on how to automate your finances. You can also connect with Adam on LinkedIn.
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- What small thing can you automate today to get your machine started?
- How could automation benefit my finances?
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Ep 84 - Is There Any Point in Saving for The Future?
Should you be saving for the future? Can you get wealthy just by saving? (Hint: the answer is NO) Is it too late to start saving? We have a fantastic interview today with Jasper Smith about saving for the future! We talk about building wealth, investing, saving, spending, and the personal side of money. You won't want to miss this episode or miss the opportunity to have good money talk with someone by sharing with a friend!
You can find Jasper online at thebuildwealthmovement.com
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- How can I get started saving money or improve how I’m saving if needed?
- Will you be my money talk partner?
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Ep 83 - How Can I Be Happy With My Money? with Alicia Durham
This episode is a great conversation about money and happiness with Alicia Durham! Alicia Durham is a financial coach and you can read more about her online here.
In this episode, we discuss all sorts of great questions when it comes to money and happiness. Can money buy happiness? Do you have to be wealthy to have happiness? Why do we love money so much? All these great questions and more are in this episode!
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- What is my rich life?
- What small step would be good for me to be happier with my money?
You can contact Alicia online at Craigdacy.com
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Ep 82 - Protecting Your Money During Divorce with Tracy Coenen
Money is a common cause of fights in marriage and divorce later down the road. How do you protect your money to prevent a divorce or during a divorce? We talk all about that in today's episode. Both prevention and then what to do if you do find yourself in a divorce.
My guest today is Tracy Coenen and you can find her online at fraudcoach.com
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- Which strategies can I/We implement to prevent divorce and fights over money?
- If you’re not in a long-term relationship, what is your key takeaway to help prevent financial turmoil?
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Ep 81 - Pay Cash for Your Car (or Not)
In this episode, we discuss the five things you should consider when paying for a car, including interest rates, opportunity cost, cash flow, depreciation, and credit score. We explain how interest rates work and the concept of opportunity cost. We also talk about cash flow and whether paying for a car upfront would strain your finances. We discuss depreciation and how financing a car can result in owing more than it's worth. Finally, we explain how financing a car can impact your credit score and offer tips on how to build credit without paying interest. Be sure to share today’s episode and have a money talk about paying for your next mode of transportation!
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- What are other ways that I could use the money that I would use to pay for a car?
- Are there cheaper alternatives to owning a car that may be beneficial to my financial life?
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Ep 80 - How to Pay for College with Scholarships with Dave the Scholarship Coach
Dave the Scholarship Coach joins me today to talk all about finding scholarships. We are going to talk about how you get started, the tools and ways to stay organized, writing your personal narrative, and the FAFSA! A great money talk coming up here shortly. Be sure to check out Dave’s website and contact him if you have any questions about scholarships!
Find Dave's website at nodebtcollege.com
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- How can some organization help your finances?
- Who can you tell about this episode to help them find scholarships to pay for college?
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Ep 79 - The Balance Between Saving and Spending
We cover a lot of great things in today's episode with guest Kelly Sjostrom! Be sure to share our conversation with a friend and then go and have a money talk of your own. But some of the things you can look forward to in today's episode are:
- Sinkings Funds
- Automation
- Budgets
- The OK to spend money
- How to set realistic savings goals
- The importance of tracking your income and expenses
Find Kelly Sjostrom online!
https://www.instagram.com/kellysjostrom/
https://www.kellysjostrom.com/
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Ep 78 - How to Make Money Fun
In this episode, we discuss how money can be perceived as boring due to the overwhelming amount of numbers and management involved. However, we also explore ways to make it fun, such as finding apps to automate investing, budgeting, and using envelopes or sinking funds to watch savings grow. By making money more enjoyable, it can become less stressful and more open to new ideas. I'd also like to remind you to think about what aspect of money they would like to make more fun and reach out so we can have a conversation about how to make that aspect more fun!
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- What about money would I like to make more fun?
- What isn’t fun about money right now that I can get rid of?
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Ep 77 - How To Make Money For The Long Term
We are going to be talking about how to get rich slowly! We don’t like getting rich quickly. Because it hardly ever works. It’s not a great strategy to go all in on. But long-term investing is a strategy that you can consider going all in on. I want to talk about some opportunities that long-term investing opens you up to.
Let’s talk about retirement, investing, emergency funds, opportunities, and much more!
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- How can I get involved in a get-rich-slowly scheme?
- What opportunities could investing open for me?
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Ep 76 - What is Personal Finance?
We are going to go back to the basics today. What is personal finance? How does money impact your personal life? What is the foundational knowledge that is very good to have when it comes to managing your money?
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- What’s my foundational belief of money?
- How can I develop a better financial foundation?

Ep 75 - 75 Tips to Help Your Financial Life
This episode is featuring my awesome wife, Rebecca! This will be a long episode where we talk about 75 financial tips to celebrate our 75th episode! I’m very excited to get to 75 and 100 episodes is our next milestone!
Find the full list of 75 financial tips online here - skylerfleming.com/75-money-tips
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Ep 74 - How Does Social Media Impact Your Wallet
How does social media impact your money? Does it cost money or do you make money? How does it impact financial habits? We are going to be talking all about social media and your money today!
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- Is social media good for my money?
- How can I reduce or increase the impact that social media has on my money?
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Ep 73 - Dealing with Student Loans While In School
Let’s talk about student loans a bit today specifically, while you are still in school. How do you manage them then? Rebecca, my wife, is still currently in PA school and we have to make sure to manage her loans so that we don’t end up with too many but also that we are aware of how much we have.
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- What do you do with your student loans while you are in school
- How can I build a plan for my student loans

Ep 72 - How Does Money Impact a Marriage
Today we will be talking about how money plays a role in marriages and relationships. There are a lot of things to consider. Like budgeting, spending, investing, retirement, goals, plans, travel plans, what you want to do when you get older, how you want to save up for things, and much more. I’m excited about this episode today because it’s fun to talk through.
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- How can we have regular, healthy conversations about money?
- If our financial goals don’t align, how can we compromise?
- Why is it important that we work together with money in a marriage?
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Ep 71 - The Power of Time In The Market
Today we are going to be talking about time in the marketing vs timing the marketing. I want to talk about which one is better and why it’s time in the market. It’s interesting how leaving your money in the market for a long time can be the best thing for it. Even if you were to be perfect at timing the marketing. The long time growth that the stock market can provide will beat even the perfect investor. I’m excited about today’s episode and I think there’s a lot of learning potential from this topic.
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- Why should I invest for the long term?
- How can I protect myself from wanting to time the market?
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Ep 70 - AI Money Lessons
This episode is all about taking advice from ChatGPT! Does it provide good advice? I think so! Be sure to listen to all the stories and see what you can take from the stories that the chatbot puts together. I think it's a great starting point to get everyone talking more about money!
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- Should I talk to a robot about money?
- How can talking to a person help me with my money?
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Ep 69 - You Can Change Your Financial Path
You can change your financial path! We just passed the New Year and I hope your goals are going well. But let’s reiterate the fact that you can take the path you are on and make the changes that you want to see. So let’s talk about that today. Let’s cover a few points.
Why do people get stuck? Let’s talk about sacrifices, debt, spouses, and budgeting!
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- What sacrifices am I willing to make?
- What change do I need to see in my financial life?
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Ep 68 - Ways to View Debt to Change Your Mindset
I want to help paint a new picture for you to hopefully see debt in new light and picture. I want to help show it in this new way so that hopefully it can help people get out of debt and or stay out of debt!
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- How is debt bad for me?
- Can debt be good for me?
If you know anyone who would like to get out of debt. I would love to be a resource for them in developing their plan. Please contact me via email or social media.
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Ep 67 - The Benefits of Not Driving a Car
So this is going to be a niche episode that I have been wanting to make for quite some time! We are going to be talking about the benefits of not driving a car. I want to talk about public transit, biking, and the savings that come from being without a car. Is it possible? How can you live without a car? How much will it save you? Both in money and stress!
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- How do I get around without a car?
- Does driving stress me out?
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Ep 66 - How to Use The New Year to Your Advantage
New year new financial me! How do you get started using the new year as a chance to reset and change your financial life? That is what we are going to cover today. Use the new year as an opportunity and a chance to change your mindset around your finances. I have some actionable tips for you to take into the new year!
The Money Talking points for today’s episode are:
- What tip can I use to improve my money situation?
- What can I do to help someone else stay accountable to their goals?
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