In this episode Melissa Joy, CFP® speaks with Stephanie Vaught, Financial Coach and founder of Social Money Finance. Melissa and Stephanie discuss experiences working with and specific financial challenges the generation born between 1965-1982 face. We will Discuss: Handling the ‘What ifs’ and being prepared for a plan B. The importance of having vulnerability with …
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Episode 35: Women Investors with Tommi Johnsen & Elisabetta Basilico
Melissa Joy sits down with two academic investment researchers, Dr. Tommi Johnsen and Dr. Elisabetta Basilico to discuss academic research for women investors. Drs. Johnsen and Basilico are the authors of Smart(er) Investing which sorts through investing research to find trends and translations for investors. One of their chapters focuses on the dearth of women investors. In …
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Episode 34: Money Talk for College Students with Stacy Miller
In this episode Melissa Joy, CFP® speaks with Stacy Miller, CFP®, Vice President, and Wealth Advisor of Bright Investments LLC. Stacy shares her tips on talking with young adults about money concepts as well as shares her personal experiences with her two college-aged sons. You will Learn: How to send your college freshman off to …
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Episode 33: Charitable Giving with Laura Brownfield
Melissa Fradenburg, Financial Advisor, RJFS, is joined by estate planning attorney Laura Brownfield. Laura works in the structuring of giving vehicles and gifting policies and procedures in her role at the community foundation for Southeast Michigan. In this episode, Melissa and Laura will discuss the different options for charitable giving with a special focus on …
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Episode 32: How to Tackle Open Enrollment
In this episode, Melissa Joy, CFP®, and Melissa Fradenburg, Financial Advisor RJFS, discuss some key options available during open enrollment. We will discuss why a high deductible healthcare option might make sense as well as explain benefits like disability and deferred compensation options that might be available through your employer. You will learn: How HSA’s …
Episode 31: Financial Things We Wish We Knew in Our 20s
In this episode, Melissa Joy, CFP®, and Melissa Fradenburg, Financial Advisor RJFS discuss some of their own money mistakes as well as the evolution of their money mindsets. Where did we learn basic financial skills? Learn from things we regret doing or not doing in our early adult years. You will learn: Why you need …
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Episode 30: Medicare with Joanne Giardini-Russell
In this episode, Melissa Joy, CFP®, and Joanne Giardini- Russell, founder of Giardini Medicare will discuss planning strategies that help to meet the needs of aging retirees. While many costs go down in retirement, health care continues to creep up occupying substantial financial resources as well as time. Learn about all things Medicare and how …
Episode 29: Student Loan Strategies with Catalina Kaiyoorawongs
In this episode, Melissa Joy, CFP®, and Catalina Kaiyoorawongs, cofounder of LoanSense and student loan expert, discuss options to manage student loans and how borrowers can access the millions in federal student loan relief funds to get out of student debt. You will learn: Why loan refinancing may not be optimal in your situation. How …
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