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Two Guys & Your Money Episode #1: Top 5 Moves to Make in a Volatile Market

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Happy Monday!

I’d be a ton happier if we could get you the podcast.

The Good News: It’s done.

More Good News: We think you’re going to like the new product.

Still More Good News: The problems we’re having getting the podcast to you we’ve experienced before, so we know how to handle them.

The Bad News: We’re having “new podcast” issues at Libsyn, similar to those we had with The Worst of the Free Financial Advisor.

UPDATE (7:30 AM Eastern): Libsyn is now uploading the new show. You should have your hands on it shortly if you directly download!

UPDATE 2 (7:40 AM Eastern: and it’s up! Enjoy it here. On to iTunes)

Still More Bad News: iTunes hasn’t approved the show yet.

We’ll update you throughout the day as we clear each hurdle!

 

Show Notes

 

<Open> Welcome!

<> I love $6,000 shower curtains!

<> On the Blog: Teaching Kids About Money: High School

Games mentioned:

Acquire (Amazon Link & Boardgamegeek Link)

Powergrid (Amazon Link & Boardgamegeek Link)

<> Fractional Cents w/ PK from DQYDJ.net 

<> Giveaway! Our Facebook Page

Send emails to joe@thefreefinancialadvisor.com to win You’re Broke Because You Want To Be

<> Roundtable

Orbitz Issues:

when is DIY appropriate/not appropriate

<> Top 5 Moves to Make in a Volatile Market

<> Movies! Brave, Madagascar 3

 

One More Week!

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Hey, everyone, I’m finally done running around the country. We’ll be back with a real live post again tomorrow morning. See you then!

If you’re here looking for the Worst of the Free Financial Advisor Podcast, you might want to listen to last week’s episode. On that show we announced that we’re excited to announce our new show in SEVEN SHORT DAYS!

 

 

Why Should You Listen to Two Guys & Your Money?

 

Here are the 10 least lame ones:

10. Everybody’s doing it.

9. You love winning books on our weekly giveaway.

8. You’re a fan of laughing.

7. Every once in awhile you like to learn about money, but you don’t want it shoved down your throat.

6. Financial shows where people yell at guests turn you off.

Two Guy$ & Your Money Podcast logo on a black background

5. You’re a fan of interviews with cool people.

4. You think PK from DQYDJ.net has a hot voice.

3. Since great bloggers weren’t available, we secured the next best thing for our roundtable: Len Penzo, Dr. Dean (Millionaire Nurse Blog), Carrie Smith from Careful Cents and of course, the handsome and talented Dominique Brown from Your Finances Simplified.

2. Did we say “everybody’s doing it” yet?

and the #1 reason you should listen to our new show:

1. We told Mom we’d be famous some day and need your help. Like…a ton, because we know nobody and hope you do.

 

So, for now, stretch out, grab your iPod and listen to the WFFA Podcast Episode #13…then go enter to win our giveaway. Your chances of winning? Fantastic.

The Worst of the Free Financial Advisor, Episode #13: Top 5 Ways to Teach Young Children About Money

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And we bid you farewell….

We explain in the show, but the WFFA podcast is going away. In two weeks we’ll be back with our new moniker (that’s a complicated way of saying “a new name”), art, music….but the same content you’ve grown to love. For more of an explanation, listen to the show! What are you waiting for? Press the button! You know you want to!

Never listened to a podcast before? Here’s the iTunes page all about podcasts and how to listen to them (they’re free and you’ll be addicted if you work out or have a commute!).

 

Show Notes

<Open> Show changing!

<3:16> Funny Money article – Comedian teaching kids about money

<10:46> Banking app flaws article….some scary stuff.

<15:55> Fractional Cents, starring PK from DQYDJ.Net: Pay Down Debt or Invest?

<24:06> Giveaway time! We announce the winner of the Julie Clow book, Work Revolution, Freedom and Excellence for All and announce the new giveaway and how to win Larry Wingett’s You’re Broke Because You Want To Be

<30:52> Roundtable: Estate Planning – What do you need & Is It Okay to Give Wishes From Beyond the Grave?

Thanks to Greg from Control Your Cash (seriously, one of our favorite websites…check out A Message To Graduates Everywhere) for joining the team this week!

Our weekly team of contributors:

Len Penzo from Len Penzo dot Com: 100 Words on Why You Should Never Buy a Timeshare

Carrie Smith from CarefulCents: 5 Reasons to Take a Break and Get Away This Weekend

Dr. Dean Burke from The Millionaire Nurse Blog: Dementia and Your Money

<1.06:55> Top 5 Ways to Teach Young Children About Money

<> End of Show

The Worst of the Free Financial Advisor Episode #12: Top 5 Ways to Save Money at the Gas Pump

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Word for today: Splurge.

If you save pennies at the gas tank and don’t blindly submit to brand loyalty, you’ll have extra money to splurge on whatever you please.

That’s our theme this week. Sound good? Wait until you hear it…it’s even better!

Here are the show notes:

<Open> Japanese toilets might improve Nomura…or not.

<> On the Blog: OG talks about his comparison of golf and financial prowess: here’s the piece: How Did You Golf Today? Ask Me About My Portfolio….

<> Fractured Cents: PK on Blind Loyalty…and how to score more from your favorite brands.

<> Roundtable:

We tried a new format this week. I got out of the way and let the team talk (like it’s really a roundtable!). That creates a few dead spots, but also much better interaction, I think. Let me know how you like it!

<> Giveaway! Holy cow, we can’t stop giving stuff away! This time? Larry Wingett’s financial book: You’re Broke Because You Want To Be

<> Top 5 Ways to Save at the Gas Pump

OG saw the Avengers. (thumb sorta up), Joe saw Snow White & the Huntsman (thumb way down)

 

A special thanks to our contributors. Here are their sites and some of the great stuff going on at each one. Please visit them and let them know you heard them first on our show!

PK is at DQYDJ.net – a good one last week: Things That Don’t Matter: Congressional Approval Polls

Carrie can be found at CarefulCents – a favorite: Summer Reading List: 10 Ways to Save Money on Books

Dr. Dean operates the Millionaire Nurse Blog – I think you’ll enjoy: Finding Solutions to Problems

Dom owns YourFinancesSimplified (not Carrie….) – try out – I Was Asked To Teach Two Personal Finance Classes

 And Crazy “Hockey Buff” Penzo can be found at the aptly monikered Len Penzo dot Com – you’ll love: I Just Made the Biggest Impulse Purchase of My Life (but it’s okay)

As always, more fun and surprises around every audio corner….enjoy!

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The Worst of the Free Financial Advisor: Episode #11–Julie Clow, Author of The Work Revolution, Freedom and Excellence for All

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What a great show! We’re fired up about this interview…if you’re passionate about workplace improvement and efficiency, this is the interview for you.

Not familiar with podcasts and how they work? Here’s a link to the Apple page on podcasts: Apple – iTunes – Podcasts

Hoping to subscribe to our show so this goodness is waiting on iTunes every week? Try this link to subscribe: Worst of the Free Financial Advisor iTunes page.

<Open> Quick show agenda & OG not here.

<> Author Julie Clow interview

The book: The Work Revolution: Freedom & Excellence for All

<23:25> Fractional Sense w/ PK from DQYDJ.net. Topic: Risk Modeling

<27:44> Roundtable: Ford employees are being offered retirement packages soon…what should people retiring think about that they may have overlooked?

Around the Blogosphere:

Dr. Dean @ the Millionaire Nurse blog: Retirement Investing: We’ve Got It All Wrong!

Dominique @ Your Finances Simplified: A Guide to Broke Fancy: How To Fake It Until You Make It

Len @ Len Penzo dot Com: 100 Words On: Why I Hate Slow Drivers Who Cruise in the Left Lane

Carrie @ Careful Cents: May Debt Goal Update (Auto Loan): I’m Debt Free!

<57:38> Our Giveaway! One easy step to enter….

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The Worst of the Free Financial Advisor, Episode #10: Our Top 5 Ways To Ruin Your Investment Returns

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Never listened to a podcast before? Good news: they’re free and easy to use. Click here for Apple’s page on podcasts and how to listen.

Would you like to download the show to listen on your computer? Right click here to download the show.

 

Everyone else is telling you how to create better returns…so we’re happy to be the ONLY podcast around giving you specific steps GUARANTEED to completely derail your investment portfolio.

You are very welcome.

 

How Bout Some Show Notes?

 

<Open>  The Huffington Post article: Facebook IPO Drinking Game

<> On The Blog: In Defense of Advisor Fees

<> Fractured Cents w/ PK from DQYDJ.net: Normal Distribution Curves

<> Roundtable

Carrie’s Favorite: Mint.com

(Honorable Mentions: Budgetable, ReadyForZero)

Dr. Dean’s Favorite: Morningstar.com

(Honorable Mention: WSJ.com)

Len’s Favorite: Bankrate’s Mortgage Calculator

Dom’s Favorite: Yodlee.com

(Honorable Mentions: Investopedia.com, ValueLine, ETF Database)

 

 

Around the Blogosphere:

 

Careful Cents: 5 Travel Hacks to Get the Most Out of Your Summer Trip

Millionaire Nurse Blog: Are You An Investing Scaredy Cat

Len Penzo: Why Private Schools Are Financial Rip Offs

Your Finances Simplified: We Have Officially Purchased Rental Property #3

<> Top 5 Ways to Ruin Your Investment Returns

Worst of the Free Financial Advisor, Episode #9: Top 5 Ways to Save Money at the Grocery Store

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Wondering how to upload podcasts to your iPod, iTouch or iPhone? Here’s a link to the Apple page explaining the process. It’s easy and free.

Want to listen on your smartphone? Android users can watch this video. Blackberry users should try this approach. Both of these are easy and free.

 

Remember that new mixer we talked about a bazillion years ago? We finally figured out how to use these opposable thumbs and make the $%#! thing work. It’s amazing. You’ll notice the sound on our show is remarkably better. Now if we can do something about our voices…..

This particular episode is jam packed with money savin’ goodness: investments tips about Facebook, JP Morgan, AND your company stock. Then we pelt you with cheap entertainment ideas for the whole family, and finish it up with the top 5 ways to cut your bill at the grocery store checkout.

It almost makes me want to give a Cramer-esque “Boo-yah!”

Almost.

 

These Are the Show Notes You’re Looking For

 

<open> Teedra Moses article

Kickstarter website

<7:08> On the Blog: JP Morgan

<10:57> Fractional Sense: Company Stock

<17:10> The Roundtable

Thank you to Jana of DailyMoneyShot.net for joining us!

We’re giving tips on cheap entertainment, based on inspiration from this article at PTMoney.com: Quick Money Tips, Cheap Entertainment Ideas

Around the blogosphere:

Jana @ DailyMoneyShot.net: What’s the Going Rate for Teeth?

Dom @ YourFinances Simplified: (two videos on top of first page)

Len @ Len Penzo dot Com: What Were They Thinking? 10 Grocery Product Ideas That Flopped

Carrie @ CarefulCents: What I Learned From My Mother About Life and Finances

<44:12> Top 5 Tips to Save at the Grocery Store

Amazon Subscribe ‘n Save

We mentioned coupons @ our friend Jason’s site: WorkSaveLive, but he no longer has them! Here’s another site, Coupons.com.

The Worst of the Free Financial Advisor, Episode #8: Top 5 Ways to Cut Expenses

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Did you miss us?

The podcast comes roaring back after our week away as OG and I talk Ice, Ice, Baby, PK wins probability parlor games, and the roundtable ponders the question “Are We Too Dumb To Manage Our Retirement Money?”

Thanks to Greg McFarlane from Control Your Cash for sitting in with the roundtable gang this week!

<Open> Vanilla Ice on CNBC

<4:11> On the Blog: Cash Reserves

<7:59 >       Fractional Sense w/ PK from DQYDJ.NET

<15:57 >       Roundtable Question: Are we too stupid to manage our own money?

Control Your Cash article on The Simple Dollar and the oven light

– Washington Post Article: The 401k: Americans ‘Just Not Prepared’ To Manage Their Own Retirement Funds

– Vanguard Blog Piece: Retirement ready—or not?

– Singapore’s mandatory savings system: Forced Saving and Capital

Formation

Around the Blogosphere

– Dr. Dean discusses Talking About Ourselves: A Turn On? on the Millionaire Nurse Blog

– Greg McFarlane discusses retirement planning in Watch That Basket at Control Your Cash

– Len Penzo describes why You Should Be a Parent, Not a Best Friend at Len Penzo dot Com

– Carrie Smith feels the hurt of extra costs in Budgeting for Extra Costs When Moving To a New Apartment

<49:36 >       Top 5 Ways to Cut Expenses

Good Old Book: Saving on a Shoestring

 

 

 

All music in the show is from Incompetech.com

Worst of the Free Financial Advisor, Episode 7: Top 5 Annuity Traits

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This week we’re talking about annuities!  

Wait, don’t fall asleep yet, the episode hasn’t even started. Actually an annuity is an oft-misunderstood beast, so OG and I do our best to set the record straight.

Who knows, you might even enjoy learning a little about them!

PK from DQYDJ.net talks innumeracy. He calls his site “high on statistics and low on personality”….sure, PK. That’s what we have in common. No personality…. I still don’t know what innumeracy is…I think he’s swearing at us.

The roundtable team tackles an article by Sam from Financial Samurai on streams of income for retirement. How is your retirement vision? Is it close to Sam’s?

On the Sites (here are the articles mentioned in the segments):

Carrie Smith redesigned her site working with a friend at Careful Cents.

Dr. Dean talks coffee and tea at the Millionaire Nurse Blog.

Len Penzo made a list of 20 things he’s willing to spend more money for

Dominique Brown from Your Finances Simplified discusses how financial planning is like weight lifting

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Show Notes:

<Open>  We begin the “I don’t want to say I told you so, but….” routine we often use when pretending we’re not bragging.

<14:30>  Fractional Cents with PK from DQYDJ.NET

<21:00>  Roundtable discusses Financial Samurai’s Achieving Financial Freedom One Income Slice at a Time

<51:50>  Top 5 Annuity Traits

The show continues, but as usual, if you’re still listening after the Top 5, you’re here for our general hilarity, not because you’re looking for more tips.

Thanks again to all of our contributers and listeners. I think you’re gonna love this show!

 

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The Worst of the Free Financial Advisor Episode 6: Top 5 Business Start-Up Tips

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Download the current episode my right clicking here.

Not sure how to download a podcast to your iPod? It takes less than five minutes and is very easy. Here’s the link to the Apple page explaining how to do it.

 

 

Paula Pant from AffordAnything joins the Roundtable Crew to talk tiny houses. I’m sure this site is worth a ton more because Paula agreed to hang out with us.

Show Notes:

<open> Show stats from Libsyn.com, our host. We have over 70 listeners (shortly after recording we reached 85!).

<9:16> OG & Joe’s financial concerns: OG is buying a car and Joe can’t stop going to restaurants

<17:09> Fractional Cents w/ PK from DQYDJ.NET – Kelly Criterion.

<26:52> The Roundtable: Tiny Houses

We discuss Sicorra’s piece: These Tiny Houses Fascinate Me

<58:41> Top 5 Tips to Start a Business

Books mentioned: Ravings Fans, The E-Myth, The Goal, Execution

(check these books out.  On Amazon right now, they’re all about 45% off…)

 

On the Sites:

Your Finances Simplified: Stop Paying Your Mortgage Today!…and be a Victim!

Len Penzo dot Com: Use a Ledger to Teach Kids Money Management Skills

The Millionaire Nurse Blog: 20 Ways to Improve YOUR Customer Service

Afford Anything: We Bought a Second Rental House!

 

The segment that shall not be named wasn’t included in this week’s show. Our Roundtable ran long.