Episodes
316
Latest episode
Sep 2026
Language
EN
Practical insights on money with a modern approach to building wealth. Hosted by Michael Reynolds, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Principal of Elevation Financial.
What is a trusted contact person on your brokerage account? See why it exists, what your firm can share, and when naming one could protect your savings.
The best cash flow system is the one you'll actually keep using. For a lot of people, that system is reverse budgeting.
It's okay to get excited about the thought of buying a house. It's definitely an emotional experience. But base it on a solid financial foundation and make sure you're ready before making the largest purchase of your life.
Don't let lack of access to a 401(k) keep you from saving and investing for retirement. You've got plenty of options to fill the gap.
There's a guidelines that says you don't need life insurance until someone depends on you financially. That sounds obvious. But there's a real case for buying a policy before anyone relies on your income, and a lot of people never consider it.
Planning for a large tax refund can make sense in a lot of cases. Just because it's not financially optimal doesn't make it wrong.
Not everyone starts a business planning to sell it. Some of you have no interest in an exit at all, and that's fine. But stick with me, because the work that makes a business sellable is the same work that makes it healthier, calmer, and more profitable to run right now.
Many people assume that managing money well requires complexity. More accounts, more spreadsheets, more strategies, more monitoring. The opposite is usually true.
Understanding where the 20% number comes from, and what your actual options are, can help you make a decision based on your finances instead of someone else's rule of thumb.
Financial avoidance is very common, but if you learn to recognize it and manage it, you can get better at overcoming these tendencies.
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