Pocket Of Money Podcast

Debt is something the majority of us have. When you’re married and working to pay off debt, this adds another element. You have to work as a team with your spouse. However, how do you get on the same page and work together to pay it off?  Having the right information, tools, resources, and strategy is important to be able to effectively pay off that debt as soon as possible.… Read more The post POM045: A $100,000 Journey to Debt Freedom with Ericka Young appeared first on Pocket of Money, LLC.

There are a few personal finance concepts that are crucial. Some may be very simple and you are still crucial. They are used by literally everyone, no matter the wealth status. Let’s discuss some of these concepts. This is the second part of the lessons learned and reiterated while I was MIA.   In this episode, I explain I share some key personal finance lessons that will help you maintain… Read more The post POM044: Part 2 Why I’ve Been MIA & Personal Finance Lessons appeared first on Pocket of Money, LLC.

  You started a business for a reason, maybe a few reasons. One of those reasons likely has to do with financial security and financial freedom. You’re probably used to working hard in your business because you know that is instrumental in your success.  Can you imagine not being able to work on your business at all? Yeah … I went through that very recently. I learned some things that I… Read more The post POM043: Part 1 Why I’ve Been MIA & Business Lessons appeared first on Pocket of Money, LLC.

In this episode, Gene Guarino joins me to discuss how to set up and run a quality residential assisted living home. We chat about: what is a residential assisted living home how a residential assisted living home differs from an assisted living facility and in-home care how to start one and why it’s a good idea the most important factor to consider to start one the amount of money that… Read more The post POM042: How to Make Money Running a Quality Residential Assisted Living Home with Gene Guarino appeared first on Pocket of Money, LLC.

In this episode we discuss some key tips to build a brand and the top major mistakes to avoid.  tips to build a brand when starting a business the top two biggest mistakes new entrepreneurs make with building their brand the foundation elements of building a brand the difference when you have a commerce business vs. a service business   Kyshira Moffett Kyshira S. Moffett, MBA is a digital brand strategist,… Read more The post POM041: How to Build a Powerful Brand with Kyshira Moffett appeared first on Pocket of Money, LLC.

  In this episode, We’re going to talk about the basis for your financial goals and then ultimately your financial success, getting clear on your true financial status.   Want to read it instead? Click here.   Resources Mentioned: Financial Fitness Turn Up Let’s get back on track with financial goals. Join the 30 Day Challenge happening in April. Have a budget you can maintain Know the tips and tricks… Read more The post POM040: Financial Fitness Turn Up Challenge appeared first on Pocket of Money, LLC.

 In this episode we’re going to talk about what you need to know if you plan on bootstrapping your business aka using your own money. We’ll discuss: five items needed when bootstrapping your business 3 common other options for funding tip for spreading your startup cash as far as it can go   Resources Mentioned: Idea to Startup in 30 Days Class Within 30 days I went from “I want to… Read more The post POM039: Starting a Business by Bootstrapping Funding appeared first on Pocket of Money, LLC.

  In this episode we discuss some of the top issues that may be causing you to be stuck on your financial journey and how to overcome them. We cover: the top issue affecting college students the top issue affecting working professionals how to start your own business Marsha Barnes Marsha Barnes is a passionate sought after Certified Financial Educator, with over 12 years of finance and facilitation experience including undergraduate and… Read more The post POM038: Tips to Thrive Not Just Survive with Marsha Barnes appeared first on Pocket of Money, LLC.

In this episode Jason Butler discusses his debt pay off journey and creating a side hustle selling on eBay to accelerate debt elimination. We discuss: how to start selling on eBay where to find items to sell tips for making it lucrative   Jason Butler Jason Butler is a financial aid counselor by day and a freelance writer and blogger at The Butler Journal. He is currently in the process… Read more The post POM037: Creating a Side Hustle Selling on eBay with Jason Butler appeared first on Pocket of Money, LLC.

Investing can seem like a black hole where the majority of us are wondering what really happens when you hand over your money. There are things that brokers and other investing financial experts know that we have no idea about, but that affects what happens to our movie.   In this episode, Meinna Gwet discusses investing. She uncovers some of the uncommon knowledge about what it really means to invest.… Read more The post POM036: Uncovering Uncommon Investing Truths with Meinna Gwet appeared first on Pocket of Money, LLC.

  You can’t continue to do the same thing and expect different results. Part of being able to make that change is changing your perspective.   In this episode, Matt Matheson joins me to discuss how to shift your mindset to make progress with your finances. We discuss: the first steps for your financial journey tips to have a productive money conversation with your significant other how to stay motivated… Read more The post POM035: Shifting Your Mindset for Financial Success with Matt Matheson appeared first on Pocket of Money, LLC.

In this episode, we’re going to talk about your money plan for this year. We’ll cover methods to increase your income via a job and outside of your job. You have to plan for success. Design a plan that is going to help you achieve your goals.   I discuss: organizing your goals for success 4 skills that can increase your salary up to 22% increasing income with a side… Read more The post POM034: Making More Money This Year appeared first on Pocket of Money, LLC.

In this episode, Kevin Matthews explains how to start a business and avoid some common pitfalls. He goes through the major steps and reveals where you can find your first customers. We discuss: the steps to start a business how to maintain and grow your business where to find your first customers how to manage your time with a full-time job and a business   Kevin Matthews Kevin L. Matthews… Read more The post POM033: How to Start a Business with Kevin Matthews appeared first on Pocket of Money, LLC.

In this episode, Cait Flanders discussed paying off $28,000 of debt. She also goes into detail about her year of less where she did a no shopping ban and journeyed to saving 50% or more of her income every month. We discuss: the steps to eliminate debt the one question that got her to save 50%  of her income exact steps to get started   Cait Flanders: Cait Flanders is a… Read more The post POM032: The Journey to Saving 50% of Income with Cait Flanders appeared first on Pocket of Money, LLC.

In this episode, Devon Horace explains the steps and methods he used to pay off $47,238.38 of debt in 10 months. Join us as we discuss: a four step method to eliminate debt specific debt elimination strategies increasing income to put more money towards debt his most critical financial literacy tool   Devon Horace Devon Horace was born in Rochester, NY 1 of 8 siblings in a single parent household.… Read more The post POM031: Paying off $47,000+ of Debt in 10 months with Devon Horace appeared first on Pocket of Money, LLC.

    James Crenshaw: James Crenshaw has been helping tax clients for nearly 40 years. These clients have ranged from some of the biggest household name corporations, to senior officers of companies, to small business entrepreneurs. James specializes in designing the right customized plan to reduce taxes and provides tax compliance to all as a franchisee of Happy Tax, with a revolutionary and painless process to prepare income taxes.  … Read more The post POM030: Tax Reform Explained with James Crenshaw appeared first on Pocket of Money, LLC.

  In this episode I’m going to cover some business mistakes that we need to not carry over to the new year. Leave these in 2017 in order to grow your business. Is it a mistake to: chase the hot new trend hire help or contractors skimp on your website not have business social media profiles and seven more.   Resources Mentioned: Disclaimer: Some of the links below are affiliate… Read more The post POM029: 11 Business Mistakes to Leave in 2017 appeared first on Pocket of Money, LLC.

In this episode I’m going to cover some of the common costly personal finance mistakes people are making. Let’s go over them so you don’t carry these horrible habits and beliefs into 2018.   Find out if it’s a mistake to: use a credit card as an emergency fund have a 401(k) as your retirement plan use your home equity use credit when you have a high credit score talk… Read more The post POM028: 19 Personal Finance Mistakes to Leave in 2017 appeared first on Pocket of Money, LLC.

In this episode we’re going to discuss creating goals and making them non-negotiable. We discuss: how to determine your main goals how to craft a real goal how to make your goals non-negotiable and what that means 5 tips to help you make and fulfill non-negotiable goals 3 tips and/or resources for personal finance goals 3 tips and/or resources for business goals   Resources Mentioned: Disclaimer: Some of the links… Read more The post POM027: Designing Non-negotiable Goals appeared first on Pocket of Money, LLC.

In this episode, Bola takes us through the top personal finance issues concerning women and how to overcome them. We also discuss creating a plan to transition to full-time entrepreneurship.   Bola Sokunbi Bola is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), finance expert, writer, business strategist, social media influencer and founder of Clever Girl Finance, a platform that empowers and educates women to make the best financial decisions for their… Read more The post POM026: Overcoming Top Personal Finance Issues with Bola Sokunbi appeared first on Pocket of Money, LLC.