Engineer Of Finance

In this episode of the Engineer of Finance podcast, host Ken Greene delves into the essential topic of work-life balance, highlighting the impact it has on both our professional and personal lives. Drawing on his own experiences, Greene shares powerful insights on the importance of prioritizing our well-being and finding equilibrium between our work and personal commitments. Greene kicks off the discussion by differentiating between ignorance and stupidity, using his own experience of continuous work without taking time for breaks or holidays as an example. Continuing the conversation, Ken emphasizes the significance of being present and cherishing the moments spent with family, as well as diligently safeguarding those precious days off from any work-related intrusions. To further drive his message home, Ken invites his son, Maximus, to share his perspective on their recent vacation together.  Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to htt

Ken Greene and Steven Hayes talk about The Fair Tax proposal that seeks to replace income tax with a revenue-neutral retail sales tax, which would simplify the tax code, eliminate payroll and income taxes, reduce prices for individuals, increase disposable income, transfer power back to the people, and stimulate productivity for the country. Skeptics may be hesitant due to the proposed 30% sales tax, but upon closer examination, the Fair Tax would provide benefits such as simpler taxation for all and a prepayment cushion for lower-income families. The proposal faces opposition from lobbyists and politicians who seek to maintain control and influence over taxation. However, momentum for the Fair Tax proposal can be created through discussion, media coverage, and raising awareness of the benefits of the proposal.  Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Offi

The recent bank runs. How does fractional banking work? Is it really profitable until it all stops? Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance https://nypost.com/2023/03/13/first-republic-bank-falls-over-60-after-svb-signature-collapse/ https://www.federalreservehistory.org/essays/glass-steagall-act#:~:text=The%20Glass%2DSteagall%20Act%20effectively,D.%20Roosevelt%20in%20June%201933 https://www.fdic.gov/resources/resolutions/bank-failures/failed-bank-list/  Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Episode Highlights How do banks work? Ken’s thoughts on the fractional banking system Banks and credit unions lending out money at a higher interest rate How media ofte

Thank goodness for everyone around me that holds me accountable. Who holds you accountable? Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance    Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Episode Highlights The importance of having a support system How mentorship and masterminds help Ken reach his goals Achieving success with the right team and mentors Getting it done today and quitting tomorrow Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS

Fun homework with my 6-year old son that taught simple lessons about earned income and how we can handle money. Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance https://www.theepochtimes.com/fed-will-only-issue-cbdc-with-support-from-white-house-congress-treasury-official_5092667.html https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Little-1st-Grade-SOCIAL-STUDIES-Thinkers-UNIT-4-Community-Economics-3631853?gclid=CjwKCAiAr4GgBhBFEiwAgwORrUY29gicVvcbhlXPTG-ddjipXmJDRnM_qmQsgC8RpAajY9DsCV4zKBoCMmQQAvD_BwE  Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Episode Highlights What community economics means The impact of inflation Potential of having the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBD

The inflation is insane. It needs to stop. It will stop. I just hope it's on our terms. In this episode, I discussed how to combat inflation due to the pandemic by cutting out fast food and investing in passive income streams. I also shared my opinions on the surge in demand for travel trailers, boats, and toys. Looking forward to having more guests on the podcast in the upcoming quarter! Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance   Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Episode Highlights Reducing opportunity costs and spending less to combat inflation The benefits of trusts Financial planning and tax optimization Impact of inflation on spending habits Exploring

If you’re going to retire today, are you ready? After years of hard work, you are entitled to a happy and fulfilling retirement. Travel around the world, spend more time with the family, and get a new hobby — the possibilities are endless. However, retirement can be scary too, especially if you’re not ready. In this episode, Ken Greene highlights the importance of retirement planning and saving for the future. He talks about the focus on how a decade later, or even 40 years later, those who put money into retirement plans, fixed mortgages, and other savings plans ahead of time will have a whole bunch of money sitting in those accounts. Ken also shares about the value of forced and semi-forced savings plans like Home MTG, 401k, IRAs, and pensions. He emphasizes the importance of planning for the future and setting aside money now in order to reap the benefits later in life. Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance

Thank you to the guests! Thank you to Yuri Maltsev - I will miss you.  California might want to consider playing the opposite game. Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Yuri Maltsev – Online Memorial: https://www.forevermissed.com/yuri-maltsev/about Epoch Times: https://www.theepochtimes.com/new-wealth-tax-could-be-californias-nuttiest-idea-yet_5021872.html Socialism with Yuri Maltsev: https://www.greenefi.com/socialism-with-yuri-maltsev-episode-113/ Seinfeld, "George Does the Opposite": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CizwH_T7pjg  Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Episode Highlights Understanding the consumption tax and net neutrality Remembering Pro

Fun conversation with Christine Teh about working in the corporate world and her dream to start her own business. We talked about what is involved in becoming an entrepreneur and what she does as a financial coach.   Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Connect with Christine Teh https://www.tehfinancialcoaching.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tehfinancialcoaching/  Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here   Episode Highlights Who is Christine Teh? Transitioning from Corporate Life to Entrepreneurship How she started her personal coaching business Benefits of taking a part-time approach to entrepreneurship Moving to Las Vegas and working in the tech industry En

In this episode of The Engineer of Finance, Ken Greene and Mariusz Skonieczny discuss the rewards and risks, and the joy and the pain of investing in micro-cap stocks. Mariusz Skonieczny is a self-made investor who has written 11 books on investing. He believes in the power of prediction and encourages investors to look for opportunities when everyone else is panicking, to distance themselves from negativity, and to focus on long-term investment opportunities. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding what you are investing in and avoiding emotional decisions when dealing with downturns.   Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Connect with Mariusz Skonieczny https://classicvalueinvestors.com/author/marios/ https://www.youtube.com/@SkoniecznyMari

There must be a better way to vote. It appears to be approval voting. In this episode of The Engineer of Finance, Ken Greene and Aaron Hamlin from the Center for Election Science discuss approval voting and how it can be used to accurately reflect candidate support. They also discuss tax strategies and how people can get involved with the center's work. Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Connect with Aaron Hamlin https://electionscience.org/ https://www.aaronhamlin.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronhamlin/  https://electionscience.org/approval-voting-faqs/ https://electionscience.org/about/media-kit/  Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Episode High

What are your plans for 2023? Are there any aspects of your life that you truly want to focus on this year? In this episode, Ken Greene talks about how to plan financially for free days and trips, encourages paying off credit card balances in full every month, and saves 20% of gross income for an inflation rate. He also emphasizes adapting when circumstances change or unexpected events occur and shares upcoming episodes with guests discussing the election system and stock investing strategies. He has something big to announce for 2023, so stay tuned! Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance   Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Episode Highlights The importa

In this episode, Ken Greene talks about the importance of taking action and following through on your goals. He encourages listeners to take their top three goals for 2023 and break them down into monthly, weekly, and daily tasks, and then get it done by taking action and backing it up with follow-through. Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance  Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Episode Highlights Taking action and following through on your goals Breaking down goals into monthly, weekly, and daily tasks Taking action and backing it up with follow-through Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make s

Great Time to Focus on Health and Wealth. Create your goals. Put it in writing. Carry it with you everywhere. Look at it everyday. Now break it down into monthly, weekly, and daily habits. Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance  Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Episode Highlights Focusing on health and wealth for the new year How brain dump works The importance of having options A, B, and C Best practices for achieving your goals Power of goal setting and creating new habits Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscrib

For this episode, I wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, thanked all the guests on the show in 2022, and encouraged people to be guests on the show in 2023. I also talked about Congress passing bills late in the year when we're not paying attention, and wished everyone a wonderful end of 2022 and look forward to 2023. Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance  Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Episode Highlights Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year How to become a guest on the show in 2023 People who Ken is thankful for Congress passing bills late in the year when we're not paying attention Looking forward to 2023 Revi

Ken Greene welcomes Jake Menath to discuss the pros and cons of renting versus buying a home. He argues that although buying a home is a significant investment, it is one that will eventually pay off. He also advises against overspending on a home and urges people to consider their comfort level before making a purchase. Jake is a real estate agent and real estate investor. He sold more than $200 million in real estate in his career. With Ken, they discuss the importance of finding a city that is boundary locked in order to take advantage of appreciation. They mention that zoning is often misunderstood and that it is changing in many cities. They advise people to buy property in a city and hold onto it for the long term. Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFi

If you’re just starting your business, should you take the profit from it? Some experts will say you should, but there are also others who think you shouldn’t. In today’s episode, Ken Greene welcomes Rocky Lavani to talk about the importance of taking profits out of a business up front, in order to protect oneself financially in case the business should fail. They also discuss the difficulties of taking simple actions that lead to success. Ken and Rocky talk about the book, Profit First, and how it can help business owners to better manage their finances. Rocky explains the principle behind Profit First, which is that businesses will use up whatever is allocated to them. He says that entrepreneurs often throw time and money at problems instead of thinking through them. He advises small business owners to follow a simple system consistently in order to increase their cash flow. Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffin

Ken Greene welcomes David Wiesner, President of Leap Systems to discuss the LEAP Software, a tool designed to help people understand money and financial planning. David is the President of LEAP and he talks about the company’s mission to help people accelerate their financial planning. I love the philosophy and the model behind LEAP: Lifetime Economic Acceleration Process. I learned about LEAP a few years ago and was impressed by the way it changed my thinking about money. It helped me understand the power of economic life value and the death benefit, and how it has enhanced their savings and investment strategies. David and I also talk about how he has worked with investors and how he believes that he would be the perfect client for the company. He also talks about how he has experience with managing family finances. Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.co

Happy Thanksgiving! Should you delegate tasks to a virtual assistant? Can a virtual assistant really take a big chunk off your shoulder? For today’s episode, I had a conversation with co-founders Julie Ann Hepburn and Mimi Klosterman of Financial VA to talk about how to onboard and train assistants and virtual assistants. We discussed the importance of having an onboarding process for new employees, including procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs). They talked about how this can help avoid setting employees up for failure and how it can be helpful for employees to understand the expectations of the company. They also discussed the value of recording and verifying procedures and SOPs, as well as having employees type out these procedures. Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://

Happy Thanksgiving! In this conversation, Ken Greene discusses the importance of gratitude and how it has positively impacted his life. He talks about how gratitude has helped him overcome difficult times and has made him a better person. He also shares how he teaches his son gratitude and how it is a valuable skill to have. He reflects on what he is grateful for in the present and what he is looking forward to in the future. Ken recalls how spending time with his son is one of the most important things to him, and how grateful he is for the opportunity to do so. He also talks about how he is looking forward to continuing to grow and achieve in the coming year. Links and Resources from this Episode DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance   Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve he