Our 2 Cents – Episode #023 SGL Labor Day Surprises, 38 Ideas for Your New Side Hustle, and the Best Fall Getaways Welcome back to the show and we hope you had a wonderful Labor Day! Today we focus on some interesting, but obvious ways to spend too much money in retirement. But don’t worry! We then talk about 38 side hustles to earn extra cash. Plus, other great topics of course… check out the full highlights below. Here’s what […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #022 Economy Edging Closer to a Recession, Days of Haggling Cable Are Over, and a Muddy Mess from Google Maps On today’s show we see how the economy is edging closer to a recession and what that means for investors. Then we cover the idea of “cutting the cord” and finally we see how much of a mess Google Maps made. Here’s what was covered in this episode:  World Economy Edges Closer to a Recession […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #021 The Federal Budget, Equifax Breach Settlement, Caller Question & Lightfoot’s New Casino On today’s show we review the Federal Budget and what more spending means for the economy. Then we switch over to answer one of our listener’s questions: whether or not she should lend money to a family member and finally, we question Chicago Mayor, Lori Lightfoot’s plan for a new casino. Here’s what was covered in this episode:  Federal Budget Would Raise […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #020 Are Your Kids Wrecking Your Retirement, Amazon Prime Day, and How to Read a Trust In this week’s episode we discuss how your kids can potentially destroy your retirement, gearing up for the big two-day sale on Amazon next week, and learning the basics of how to read a trust and what all that legal jargon really means. Here’s what was covered in this episode:  Don’t Let the Kids Wreck Retirement [Kiplinger] Amazon Prime […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #019 Fun 4th of July Facts, How to be Joyful, and What is Financial Therapy? On today’s show this week, we keep things light and fun with 4th of July on the horizon! We’ll also discuss the best ways to be joyful and the many benefits of an emerging field called “Financial Therapy.” Join us and let’s have some fun! Here’s what was covered in this episode:  Fun 4th of July Facts [ACEI-Global] Using Financial […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #018 Iran’s Torpedo Headed for the Stock Market, Investing in Cannabis, and What the National Debt Means for You On today’s episode, we look at what’s happening in Iran—one third of the world’s oil flows through the checkpoint at The Strait of Hormuz in Iran—imagine what could happen to the economy if this “black swan” event continues. Then, we dive right into the worries and woes of a potential bear market on the horizon. After […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #017 Last Minute Gifts for Father’s Day, How to Pay for Long Term Care, and The Robots are Back! On today’s show with Gabriel, Steve, and Trent, they talk about some last-minute gifts for the Dad’s out there. Letting your Dad win in the 18 rounds of golf just might be worth the drive… pun intended! We then shift gears and discuss the elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about—long term […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #016 A Retirement Reform Bill, #CancelMyDebt and a New Change for the Chicago Cubs Join Gabriel, Steve and Trent on this week’s podcast where they discuss an important retirement reform bill called the SECURE Act and the ways in which the new bill could affect your retirement savings and contributions. We then take some time to talk about debt, and the types of debt that truly impact many of our everyday lives. From student loan […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #015 Debating Suze Orman, Reverse Mortgage Highlights, and Side Hustles for Extra Cash When listening to the big celebrity money experts, do they really have your personal goals and interest in mind? On Suze Orman’s own Money “No-No List,” number 6 is: Don’t put blind faith in a financial adviser. If you listen to everything she says, then you’re not listening to her advice. After agreeing to disagree with celebrity money experts, we focus on […]