Are you carrying a balance month after month on your credit card? Have you tried paying down credit card debt but just keep putting it off and paying the minimum payment? In this episode, Melissa Fradenburg, CDFA®️ will share some tips on how to pay down debt, as well as ways to change the habits …
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Episode 136: Lending and the Housing Market in a Rising Rate Environment with Nathan Steiner
Are you shocked at how quickly mortgage rates have increased? Are you looking to purchase a home but worried about the housing market and higher mortgage rates? In this episode, Melissa and Jay Fradenburg discuss the current mortgage environment with Nathan Steiner, NMLS #771054, Senior Vice President of lending with Guaranteed Rate. Nathan has over 20 years of lending …
Episode 135: Unclaimed Property with Jay Fradenburg
Did you know there may be a check, bank account, or inheritance out there that is owed to you? All you need to do is claim it! Maybe you double paid a medical bill. Did a relative leave you money when they passed and you never knew about it? In this episode, Melissa Fradenburg and …
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Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act, a version of last year’s Build Back Better, passed in mid-August 2022 and is meant to help bring inflation back down to normal levels and combat climate change. With so much buzz in the media regarding the Inflation Reduction Act we decided to condense the (roughly) 700-page document into one easy …
What Issues Should I Consider When Dealing With High Inflation?
Inflation is a topic that is on everyone’s mind. It is one of those issues that confronts us every time we go to the grocery store or fill up our gas tank. Although inflation is a totally valid concern, we always recommend focusing on the aspects of your financial plan that you can control. You …
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Episode 120: Financial Wellness Through Community Work with Diana Yanez
In this episode Melissa Joy sits down with Diana Yanez to discuss financial wellness work, especially for the Latina community. Diana is a financial educator and empowerment coach. Her firm, All the Colors, combines her love of numbers and her desire to see others flourish dance to the same beat. While Diana’s technical skills will …
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