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KTs Money Matters
093 - Investing in Yourself with Jeanna McGinnis of Mentor Happy
In this episode KT and Jeanna discuss:
· The disconnect between employers and candidates· Why many Millennials struggle during one-on-one job interviews· LinkedIn’s role in job recruitment Key Takeaways: · Each generation in the workplace communicates dif...
092 - Convenience Costs: Let’s make sure it’s worth it.
In this episode KT discusses:
· All the fees you pay and don’t think about· What industries are the biggest fee predators· The fees you can and can’t change Key Takeaways: · The average American family spends $3,400/year on fees · Pick a categ...
091 - Sell in May and Go Away (June Edition)
In this episode KT discusses:
· The Fear Continuum · Option Strategies for Investors· What Summer Does to the Markets Key Takeaways: · The different ways to own stock· Don’t own a stock until “the very end”· Watch out for “buildin...
090 - Social Media for the Solopreneur with Ashley Mason
In this episode KT and Ashley discuss:
· The importance of social media marketing· Having a social media strategy· Where to focus your social media efforts Key Takeaways: · The five biggest mistakes of social media· Results take time· Consis...
089 - The Tale of Two Unicorns
In this episode KT discusses:
· What a unicorn company actually is· If unicorns are actually “rare”· Unicorn hype reminiscent of 1990s .com boom Key Takeaways: · Market value ≠ Profitability · The pros and cons of companies going public· ...
088 - Real Talk on Real Estate
In this episode KT discusses:
· The state of the real estate market· Advice for buyers· Advice for sellers Key Takeaways: · The power of the Home Equity Loan· What today’s home buyers and Gen X have in common· Don’t get Real Estate FOMO...
087 - Secrets of Success
Show Notes: In this episode KT discusses:
· Success with photographer and entrepreneur Raya Al-Hashmi · Finding your drive· Adopting the “there’s no plan B” mindset Key Takeaways: · Remove the layers to find your authentic life· How to find...
085 – Budgeting Basics
In this episode, KT and Joe Neff from New Day Solutions discuss:
• Short term vs. long term goals
• Finding your “monthly nut”
• Enjoying the fruits of your labor
Key Takeaways:
• Start with the basics
• Find ways to gamify savings
• The importance of tracking every dollar
“It’s ...
086 - Who should be taxed for college debt?
In this episode KT discusses:
• Her take on Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s student debt relief plan
• Event vs. Education
• The hidden cost of college you don’t think about
Key Takeaways:
• Americans have $1.4 trillion in student debt
• Big colleges have tax-exempt status
• Parents ...
081 – Balance Transfer Balancing Act
In this episode, KT discusses:
Understanding the difference between balance transfer offers The mystery of the credit score Using balance transfers as a strategy to pay off your debts
Key Takeaways:
Pay attention to the term of the offer Always go for 0% Factor in the balance transfer fe...



