Credit Scores 101: Everything You Should Know, Ep #144

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Credit Score 101

This episode of the Best in Wealth podcast is a crash course: Credit Scores 101. I answer some of the questions you may have: What is a FICO score? Why do you want a good credit score? How do you improve your credit score? When should you consider closing a credit card? I break your…

5 Tips to Prepare for a Recession, Ep #143 

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Prepare for a Recession

Is it time to prepare for a recession? I predicted at the end of 2019 that one would be coming—and many argue that we are already deep in the trenches. But what is a recession? What indicates that we ARE in a recession? In this episode of Best in Wealth, I will share those indicators,…

Dissecting 3 Market Timing Strategies, Ep #142

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Market Timing Strategies

Is it ever a good time to take your money out of the market? I am sure everyone was tempted to jump ship when they saw the S&P 500 drop to negative 37.4%. Numbers like those can make anyone reconsider their investment strategy. Will we be better off if we step out of the market…

What you NEED to Know About the CARES Act, Ep #141

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The CARES Act—Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act—is at the forefront of everyone’s mind right now. It’s an estimated $2 trillion relief package with over $500 billion being allocated to individual rebate checks. $500 billion is being dispersed to affected industries, $400 billion for small businesses, $300 billion for state and local government, and…

3 Unexpected Ways to Build Wealth During the Coronavirus, Ep #140

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build wealth during coronavirus

What do I mean by ‘build wealth’ while you’re quarantined at home? Many businesses are closing for the foreseeable future. Schools are closing. Parents are learning to navigate working from home while keeping their kids occupied. Our routines are being ripped apart. We are living in unusual times. What was normal yesterday won’t be today.…