Best Brandon Lovingier Podcasts (2024)

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36 - Crosspost from the Financial Feels Podcast 22:55

4M ago22:55

22:55

This was an episode I recorded on the Financial Feels podcast. I had a great conversation with Melissa Mazard! We talked about my childhood, joining the military, my relationship with money and my wife, and many other deep and interesting topics around money. I hope you like it!

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Should You Own Stocks? | with Hamilton Brandenburg 36:08

5M ago36:08

36:08

The challenges of owning individual stocks, and how we invest for our clients. Whether you're a DIY investor, or a client of a traditional firm, this episode is a MUST listen.By Rick Luchini

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When to Take Social Security | More Than Just Math 32:28

5M ago32:28

32:28

Today's discussion covers the factors to consider before taking your social security. Listen to how we help clients choose the right age to claim social security benefits. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXaSLydoMX7P_kDc5tYmyQ Check out more from Hamilton: https://brandenburgfs.com/…

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How to Afford Health Insurance In Retirement - Before & After 65 | with Jocelyn Wolf 31:37

5M ago31:37

31:37

Thinking of retiring before 65? Don't Miss This One! Today I shed light on Health Insurance in retirement with the help of insurance expert Jocelyn Wolf. We cover how to get affordable coverage before 65, and some pitfalls to avoid now, and after switching to Medicare. Although we mention our local state's exchange, most of these same techniques an…

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Taking Control Of Your Financial Journey | with Brandon Lovingier 36:34

6M ago36:34

36:34

Today is an important discussion around mindset for any stage of your financial journey. Listen as we discuss finding balance between saving and living, and defining success on your own terms. Enjoy! My guest, Brandon Lovingier, ChFC®, MQFP® aka The Enlisted Money Guy™, has served over 18 years in the Army – including deployments to Iraq and Afghan…

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Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck | with Ohan the Money Doctor 34:37

6M ago34:37

34:37

Ohan "The Money Doctor" is a certified financial planner who helps beginner investors navigate their financial challenges. In this episode, he passionately dispels financial myths and underscores the importance of accessible financial education. Listen in as he offers practical tips to those earning six-figure salaries but living paycheck to payche…

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How To Spend In Retirement | with Hamilton Brandenburg 49:45

6M ago49:45

49:45

Today's episode is all about retirement income planning. I chop it up with Hamilton Brandenburg, a virtual financial planner focusing on helping retirees spend money and save on taxes. If you're doing your own napkin math and considering retirement, this episode will give you a lot to start thinking about. Check out more from Hamilton: https://bran…

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Maximizing Happiness, Not Just Wealth | A Modern Approach to Financial Advice 35:59

6M ago35:59

35:59

Exploring an unconventional approach to financial advice with Aaron Buchner, Financial Planner and owner of Cactus . Aaron discusses balancing living in the moment with future planning. We challenge the traditional emphasis on retirement and building wealth, suggesting that you should prioritize happiness and fulfillment in your work and personal l…

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35 - What is Enough? 8:04

7M ago8:04

8:04

How do you define enough I know for me this is kind of a difficult question and it's something that I wanna get into a little bit deeper this month with some of my other writing and I just think about this in terms of so many things um you know I mean is this money is it time is it lifestyle is it freedom and you know for me I think there's a littl…

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34 - Money Day 2024 Was a Success! 5:23

8M ago5:23

5:23

Read my article on Enlisted Money If you’re a money nerd like me, you’ll love creating your own little “holiday” for it – Money Day! I originally got this concept from J.D. Roth’s blog, Get Rich Slowly. Our annual Money Day has evolved over the years, but it’s a great forcing function to keep us on track financially. This also serves as an excuse f…

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33 - Hunting for a New High-Yield Savings Account HYSA 7:30

8M ago7:30

7:30

It has been years, actually, over a decade since we changed banks for our high-yield savings account (HYSA). But this is the year, I had a bad experience. I’m actually kind of embarrassed about it, but more on that later. Long story short, we were not being valued as loyal customers and I refuse to stay with a bank that treats me unfairly. Housekee…

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32 - I'm Back! Kind of... 3:11

8M ago3:11

3:11

By Brandon Lovingier

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Ex-NFL Player Talks Mindset & How to Win in Business 39:22

9M ago39:22

39:22

From walking-on at Penn State to being drafted by the St. Louis Rams and now turned CEO, Central Pa's Josh Hull refuses to take no for an answer. Get inspired by this humble, small town guy who continues to overcome adversity by leaning on Family, Mindset and Faith. Listen as we discuss the dangers of attaching your identity to sports and your care…

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401K Essentials | Take control of your biggest asset 13:48

11M ago13:48

13:48

Your #401k does not manage itself. Sure, there are some automation buttons you can choose from, and it's easy to let 2, 3 maybe even 10 years slip by without giving it another thought. Your 401k will likely become (if not already) your biggest asset. It's what you will rely on to fund the majority of your retirement years. With something that impor…

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The Modern Way to Retire Early | Get to the good stuff sooner 19:43

11M ago19:43

19:43

The world has changed, yet the traditional cold turkey retirement is still mainstream...WHY? What if you could get to the good stuff sooner? How much energy would you have? Would your health improve? Would your relationship with your spouse and children get stronger? Would you, just simply be happier? For many the answer to all those questions and …

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Financial Advice in your 30’s & 40’s 13:05

11M ago13:05

13:05

In Today's episode I discuss the impact of financial advice before age 50. Why it should be very different than the advice your parents receive, and some things to consider when getting started. Somewhere along the way, Financial Planning became synonymous with Retirement Planning. The truth is, Financial Planning is comprehensive financial advice …

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Understanding Investment Losses & Making Better Decisions 13:03

12M ago13:03

13:03

Investor behavior is the number one reason for investment underperformance. In today's episode I discuss a new way to view your investments and how to contextualize your losses (and gains). Having a basic understanding of how you're invested, and WHY you own certain positions goes a long way in making the right decision when times are tough. Not ha…

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Stop Paying for Investment Management (only) 25:58

12M ago25:58

25:58

The retail investor today has access to more investments, free platforms and better tools than advisors did a short 10 years ago. While the data proves that the long term investor is better served with a low cost, well diversified portfolio, why are so many still paying so much for something that can be done for free.? In this episode I discuss a n…

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PA Tax Credits | The ABCs of EITC with Tami Clark 43:59

1y ago43:59

43:59

I sat down with Tami Clark, the Executive Director of the Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund to uncover a hidden gem for PA tax payers, and especially Small Business Owners. We discuss how this program works, who it is best for and some common misconceptions you may find when doing your own research. If you are a PA resident and love to support …

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Spend The Money While Your Alive | reframing the mindset for all ages 20:21

1y ago20:21

20:21

Too often I see savers and responsible families not know how to distribute those savings back to themselves in a responsible way. The end result is a fear based approach that errs on the side of caution leaving a lot of unspent dollars, and unlived experiences behind. Don't forget about TODAY, when planning for tomorrow.…

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Misinformation, Medicare & Entrepreneurship - an in-depth discussion with Jocelyn Wolf 41:48

1y ago41:48

41:48

Join us for an insightful conversation in the debut episode of 'Advised' podcast! In this episode, host Rick engages in a candid discussion with Medicare expert Jocelyn Wolf. They delve into the world of health insurance, demystifying common misconceptions, sharing valuable insights, and exploring how to navigate the complex landscape of Medicare. …

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Episode 31 - The Value of Military Pay and Pensions 38:26

1+ y ago38:26

38:26

Episode 31 - The Value of Military Pay and Pensions As a service member getting closer and closer to retirement myself, I like to look at and think about how to value my military pension. I recently received my last promotion I plan to get before I retire, so I’m getting a lot more serious about how this fits into our overall plan for financial sec…

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Episode 30 - Let’s Talk Crack Money with Zac Spainhour 28:33

1+ y ago28:33

28:33

Crack money??? Listen in as Zac Spainhour and Brandon talk about what “crack money” is and what to do about it. Hear about ideas to keep your crack money in check while still living life. Simplicity and ease of use are definitely keys to keeping your finances on track and under control. To learn more about Zac Spainhour, please follow him on Linked…

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Episode 29 - Financial Wisdom of a Six-Year-Old 5:22

2y ago5:22

5:22

My son, Owen asked to record a podcast episode with me, so here you go. Enjoy!

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Episode 28 - Be a FI Leader - Interview with Doug Nordman - MilMoneyCon 2022 18:45

2y ago18:45

18:45

Doug Nordman has been a really positive influence and great mentor for me. He was gracious enough to share some of his thoughts about how junior leaders in the military can take care of those they lead financially. For more from Doug, please visit his website, find him on Facebook, or send him an email at nordsnords@gmail.com. https://militaryfinan…

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Episode 27 - Grab Your Slice of Financial Independence with Monica Scudieri - MilMoneyCon Interview 21:38

2y ago21:38

21:38

Check out the interview with Monica Scudieri! We discuss her new book: Grab Your Slice of Financial Independence. Monica’s story is really inspiring to really anyone, but especially if you’re working through struggles on your journey to become financially secure and independent. Check out her website and where you can pick up a copy at : https://ww…

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Episode 26 - Google Forms Budgeting Experiment 9:51

2y ago9:51

9:51

Budgeting isn’t particularly fun. We’ve recently started using a simple, homemade Google form to augment our envelopes and automation that we normally use. So far, we’ve had great success with it! Full article: https://start100k.com/google-forms-budgeting/ Even if you try and change the name to spending plan or whatever, its still a budget. It’s no…

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Episode 25 - Flying Too Close to the Sun 10:03

2+ y ago10:03

10:03

When you have a lot of goals in life, but only so much time and resources, you can suffer from burnout. I have a continual battle with this in my life. I'm working on it. I hope this is helpful. Regardless, please share your thoughts and feedback with me. Shoot me a note at podcast@start100k.com

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Episode 24 - Removing Labels To Evaluate Opportunities 6:55

2+ y ago6:55

6:55

It gets really hard to evaluate things objectively sometimes. This is true for investments, large purchases, and even career opportunities. I want to talk a little today about how I like to think about things in a way that lets me separate my emotions temporarily in order to evaluate things more objectively. Here’s the “trick” if you want to call i…

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Episode 23 - Stop Comparing Yourself to Others 12:54

2+ y ago12:54

12:54

I believe that it is impossible to feel better about yourself by comparing yourself to other people. What does feel good? Comparing yourself to who you used to be. I talk about my personal mission statement of perpetual improvement in Episode 10. I work hard to improve every person, project, or organization I’m involved with. This includes myself. …

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Episode 22 - Extended Vehicle Warranty Tip 4:02

2+ y ago4:02

4:02

Have you ever purchased an extended vehicle warranty? Have you later decided you didn't want that warranty anymore? If so, take a listen to this short tip on how you might be able to get some of your money back!By Brandon Lovingier

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Episode 21 - Monetary Benefits of Military Service 25:58

2+ y ago25:58

25:58

Hear about monetary benefits of military service including how to get paid to go to college and evaluating what kind of a pay cut you might get when exiting military service. To ask a question, email podcast@start100k.com and I’ll be happy to address your questions in a future episode. To contact David, please email: david@ dreamfinancialcoaching.c…

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Episode 20 – Is Getting a Tax Refund a Good Thing? 6:25

2+ y ago6:25

6:25

Is getting a tax refund a good thing? I used to think so, but now I feel a little bit differently. Here’s how I try to imagine the process of how we pay taxes in the US. Basically, we have what I like to think of as an imaginary cookie jar that you are filling up as the year goes on. You know that you have to give Uncle Sam a few of the cookies you…

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Episode 19 – Is It Always Best to Do It Yourself? 17:58

2+ y ago17:58

17:58

Doing it yourself, or DIY, is a common way for people to save money, but is it always the best choice? Let's talk about some wins and fails when it comes to DIY and some rules around how to decide when you should and should not do it yourself. To contact me, please email podcast@start100k.com. Now go get started!…

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Episode 18 - How To Save Money On Groceries 11:08

2+ y ago11:08

11:08

Food is one place we actually spend more on, but we are still pretty frugal. Here’s what I mean. We prioritize health and performance. We buy high quality meats and vegetables. We also use a lot of spices, so that adds a bit to the budget as well. To take advantage of all these tips, you might need to work on your cooking skills a bit. However, tha…

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Episode 17 – How Income Tax Brackets Work 10:24

2+ y ago10:24

10:24

Episode 17 – How Income Tax Brackets Work Have you ever wondered how the U.S. federal income tax brackets work? You might be surprised at what you didn’t know. Today, I’ll explain how income tax brackets work and why that’s important to understand as you unlock your earning potential. Action Items: Take a look at the IRS website and check out the c…

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Episode 16 - Budget Is Not A Bad Word 13:48

2+ y ago13:48

13:48

Creating a budget for the first time can be so intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! Whether you know a little or a lot about personal finances, having a budget is vital. No matter what, you need to make a plan that works for you and others that you share a budget with. If you don’t have anything else to start with, you can use a simple budget t…

3y ago5:19

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In this episode I talk about the importance of letting go of money mistakes. There can be a lot of guilt and shame around past mistakes, but that only serves to keep us trapped somewhere we don't want to be. In order to move forward, we have to cut free from the things that are holding us back.

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