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Welcome to Ready Set Free with host Kye Wilson! On my podcast I will offer a financial toolbox that is easy to use. Listen in to our fun and easy discussions on an assortment of topics including; Insurance, cryptocurrencies, investing, real estate Credit, budgeting, bullion, financial planning Ownership, becoming debt free, wills and trusts. Here we will not limit our topics to finance only. I know that becoming financially free involves a balance of many areas of your life including; emotio ...
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What Does Retirement Look Like Today? Ep .44 On this episode, I have my talented friend Avita Williams here to talk with me about today’s retirement programs. How with our everchanging world, retirement today looks a lot different than it did just 20 years ago. Pensions, 401k’s, 403b’s, IRAs, social security...how will that look in your current por…
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Welcome to the show a first time guest, Mr. Kevin Wilson of Social Hooligans. In this episode he and I have an informal conversation about the current real estate market. We discuss what we are seeing in our area of the country and the paths we both to to property ownership. Our accounts are first hand experiences and observations based from the ou…
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Happy First Birthday! Ep .42 I did it! Ready Set Free and Kye Financial turns 1 years old today November 1, 2021. It is been wonderful recording each and every episode. I have learned so much from the guests and the listeners. I have learned about podcasting and audio and video production; I mean the list goes on and on. This week I want to say tha…
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Budgeting and Goal Setting Ep .41 We are a week away from my 1-year show anniversary and this is the same time that I always focus on budgeting and goal setting for next year. We are entering the season of spending. And if you do not already have a set budget, it is way too easy to overspend. At the same time, now is also the time to start planning…
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I AM BACK! Ep .40 Yes, I am here, you are here, Welcome back! We are together again. The show is back in production with our weekly episodes. This is a recap of where I was during my break and what is happening now? Thank you for returning after my break. I am so happy be back and more happy to have you here with me. » Contact Kye at: www.readysetf…
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Guess who my guest is today!?! This episode features my daughter, the beautiful and talented Selah Joy. A while ago she mentioned being on the show so of course I said "HELL YEAH!" She named today’s episode and we discussed what was on her mind. I really should not have been surprised at some of the knowledge that she shared with me. We have decide…
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This episode focuses on many of the common decisions and scenarios that women overlook, underestimate or do not anticipate that throw us out of balance or off track. Today the marvelous Ms. Cecile Edwards, a Self-Care, Mindfulness Coach and Mother’s Wellness Advocate joined me as a guest. I met Cecile at a retreat that we attended in June 2021. We …
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Today I asked Ms. Wanda Fields to join me as a guest to discuss Fields Financial Funding www.Fieldsfinancialfunding.com. Her company specializes in providing funding to small businesses. Hearing about this business venture made me so excited. Small business funding has been such an under-resourced market. Before covid, the SBA was the primary sourc…
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In the year of covid, we all read, heard or know people that moved around the globe taking advantage of living other places when they had the opportunity. Working from home and schooling from home gave us all a chance to look at HOW we live differently. My returning guests today, Link Green and Briaunna Fuller were two of my many friends that made …
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Did you grow up hearing your family talk about ownership? I did. My entire childhood, I can remember my family talking about, planning for and discussing how they were budgeting to “buy” something. These days, our world is quickly shifting to owning nothing but renting, leasing and subscribing for most of your wants and needs. This movement started…
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This is part 2 of the interview with the amazing Keisha Stubbs. Last week Keisha walked us through a life changing decision to quit her job. She shared with us her courage to trust and honor herself to leave lucrative employment that was not appreciating her value. Now a year later, Keisha shares the rest of her story and how a lifetime of events h…
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This episode I was honored to have a new guest join me, Ms. Keisha V. Stubbs. Keisha joined me and had her first public discussion about the decision to quit her job! That is right, I am getting to break her story here! This show was recorded on June 11, 2021, which was the 1st Anniversary of her job separation date. Like last week’s subject matter…
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Some things are right on time! On this episode, my cousin Kelli Michelin-McShan is the perfect person to share with us her 20 years of knowledge on how to maximize the college financial aid process. Many students and parents want children to attend the school of their choice or dreams, but of course that comes with a cost. Listen today on how you c…
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This episode was recorded so that I could take a break and attend my niece and nephew’s high school graduation! There is no guest, just me and Orlando following up on some of the comments and questions that have been received over the past several shows. Congratulations to all of the graduates of every level, our newlyweds and welcome to all of our…
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What is happening in the local real estate markets? What programs are available today? Who are these corporate landlords and are they helping or hurting? Listen today as I speak with realtor Andrea Morgan on what she is seeing and experiencing as a sales representative in the individual buyers and seller’s market. To purchase her Home Buyer’s workb…
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Today our discussion about our life insurance advances to the next level. We are moving on to how to use to them and maximizing the benefits. And guess what? Some of the ideas shared today benefit you while you are LIVING. So, let’s not just think about death, use it strategically while you are alive. Hear us share how you can get gains, without ta…
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New Topic Alert!! But familiar friend of the show!! Welcome back guest and friend of the show, Link Green the Khemist. Today he returns as the true expert on this relatively new thing called NFTs. I felt kind of bad when we recorded this episode because I really gave him a hard time but after listening to the replay, I think he may actually have me…
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Do you think you know a lot about the Small Business Administration (SBA) Covid Relief Programs? We all saw and heard the commercials and new reports everywhere in every Cares Act release. Just apply here for quick and easy access to receive grants and/or loans with low interest and even loans that are fully forgivable. Today CPA Paul Njoku of PKN …
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You knew the day would come that we would have to have “the talk”. No, not relationships or sex ed, I mean TAXES. ☹ Today I am joined by Charles J. Kelly, aka CJ The Smart Guy, to share with us the latest information on what we need to know and do when it comes to staying out of debt, delinquency or jail with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). CJ …
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Today you get something a little different then my usual. This episode had no official agenda or topic. It is me and two of my closest friends talking about bunch of different topics and loosely around their financial impacts. The first guest is a return from last week, Mrs. Estelle Blockoms and my other close friend Ms. Alisa Lucy joins the discus…
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I finally made it to the discussion around my favorite insurance product, life insurance! The only reason I waited this long is because I wanted to do this episode with my best friend Estelle Blockoms. Estelle has worked in this industry for as long as I have, so today, we tried to stay formal and educational as we tell you what everyone should kno…
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Today I am joined again by my friend Thomas “TJ’” Lofton to discuss Real Estate. In our regular style, we start out discussing real estate and how covid and the economy has affected the market and predictions of the future. From there, you’ll hear little bit about a bunch of stuff. I think I may rebrand his sessions as Talks with TJ! So, sit back, …
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Are any of you in the sandwich generation like me? Or are you that are close to or considering life once you reach “official senior” status? For the final week of Woman’s History Month, my guest Karen Stiggers joins me today discuss the ends and outs of the senior healthcare. You would think that they would make it easy for us and the seniors, but …
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Today I have a SUPER treat! I am joined today by my younger sister Cicely Fleming, Alderwoman of the 9 th Ward in Evanston, Illinois. I have had had an influx of contacts and messages around the reparations news because Evanston is my hometown. Following my sister’s media, I can imagine just how many calls and messages that she must receive. I feel…
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Today I just let it roll! First let’s do a quick recap of the history of our American currency and then move on to the current events around the stimulus packages. Checks and loans are once being handed out like candy bars and the cryptocurrencies are still experiencing continuous highs. Hear my thoughts on where this all could be headed and some t…
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This episode is video recorded on the Ready Set Free channel on YouTube channel so you can view my special guests. Last week you heard 4 of my favorite adults friends and today I have 4 of my favorite younger companions. Welcome for their first visit to the show, Ms. Selah, Mr. Noah, Mr. Malakai and Mr. Mordecai ages 7 to 10 years old. It has been …
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When 4 financial minds sit down together, what do they talk about? Money of course! This episode includes a lively discussion with my friends, financial partners and support team, Briaunna Fuller, Link Green and Kendall Jackson. Since Janet Yellen has recently begun to speak publicly about the upcoming “digital dollar” (specifically what we believe…
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Here is part two to our insurance didn’t you know series? My guest today is my friend and claims expert, Ms. Pamela Greene. Pamela has over 23 years of experience in the auto insurance claims division. Working on the opposite side of sales, she is happy to share with you more tips and advice on things that you want to consider when building your in…
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Welcome Back as we return this week to our regularly scheduled material! My guest this episode is a longtime friend and fellow insurance professional, David Thedinga. Today will begin with the first episode around traditional health insurance policies and other health related programs. With the world changing rapidly, you are no longer limited to u…
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FOMO = Fear of Missing Out. This is what we ARE NOT doing on the Ready Set Free Podcast. Our listeners are studied and well informed. They do not make hasty investment decisions, they are planned, calculated and thought-out risks. After having to decide on a last-minute topic, due to a guest reschedule, Orlando and I decided that we thought this wa…
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Today’s guest is a person that should be familiar to you if you have listened to some of the previous episodes. My cousin Jerome Summers was initially mentioned in episode #1 as a family member who was instrumental in providing me knowledge and direction in my financial education journey. Through the years he taught the basics and fundamentals that…
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Surprise!! Here is my first bonus episode. Honestly Orlando thought it was important that I take a moment to discuss what is currently happening in the trading market right now. TD Ameritrade, GameStop, shorts, retail investors etc. Although this podcast is not necessarily a “current events” or “news story” format, what is happening falls strictly …
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After the first bullion episode #7, I surprisingly had a large number of responses and engagement from the listeners. For this second episode of bullion, I invited some of the respondents to join me and bring some of their collection for our discussion. **This a video recorded episode that can be viewed at the Ready Set Free Channel on YouTube http…
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Have you heard this quote from Steve Cyros? “When disaster strikes the time to prepare has passed.” The one thing that I am almost as equally passionate about as money is being prepared for the unknown. It really bothers me when I am not prepared with things that are a normal, expected or anticipated necessity. How can you not plan for your future?…
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Hey I‘m back!! And today I have for you another “friends and family kitchen table” episode. Like in one of the fan favorite episode #2, Credit - Friends in Debt, today is another personal financial history of me and my longtime friend, Marilyn Holmes. We talk about how we were raised in such similar environments for our entire childhood, yet still …
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Happy Near Year!!! Welcome Back! I am happy to see that you made it into the new year and I hope that you have been focusing on the things that you want to happen differently this year. Today’s episode is a video recording, so you can go over to the Ready Set Free YouTube channel and see me and my beautiful guest Mrs. Geraldine Andre as we created …
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Welcome to the world of fulltime investors! You hear about traders, day traders, swing traders…who are they? What is the difference? Do you want to know what it takes to become a trader? In this episode I am joined by my friend, experienced coach and trader Maurice Jackson. This conversation is all about the basics of being a trader; descriptions o…
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Okay, the day is finally here. This is my first FULL episode on bitcoin. And right now, it is in a bull market so it is a great time to learn. Listen to Kendall and I, two cryptocurrency enthusiasts, talk about our bitcoin beginnings and how bitcoin started. In this episode, you will get a bitcoin crash course. What is it? What do you do with it? H…
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Back to the beginning. If you remember from episode 1, Who is Kye, I talked about bullion being one of my earliest types of assets that I personally invested in. That episode also included a discussion between only me and my podcast engineer, Orlando. So today here we are, back to all of the beginnings. In this episode, you will get a bullion 101 c…
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I am cataloguing this episode under budgeting, but will you be pleasantly surprised to hear just how many topics are covered in the discussion today with Financial Coach Betty Lewis and FinTech & Cryptocurrency expert Link Green. This episode includes gems galore! There is something for everyone when you talk about budgeting. Listen in for budg…
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Money and Emotions Guess what? Today is a treat for all of the listeners! Not only am I joined by a truly valuable guest, Jarvis Jordan, but today you can WATCH me as this episode was video recorded. Go to my YouTube channel at (13) Ready Set Free - YouTube and you can view episode #5. During the discussion today Jarvis Jordan, Life Coach at Passio…
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Real Estate and more…. Today I am joined by my friend Thomas “TJ’” Loftin to discuss Real Estate. In our conversation hear about the less traditional options when it comes to buying your first property or investment property. During this discussion you’ll hear little bit about a bunch of stuff. Sit back, relax and enjoy. If you want to inquire abou…
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What Do You Mean That’s Not Covered?!? ☹ In this episode my friend Wayne Swanson and I have a conversation on the commonly overlooked coverages when buying auto and homeowners insurance. During the discussion, I share the things that are frequently requested or rejected by the customer. And Wayne responds with the how a different decision at the ti…
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Ready Set Free Podcast Hosted by Kye Wilson Where I want you to be financially free, emotionally free, physically free and mentally free Episode 2- Credit 😝 In this episode I am joined by 2 of my closest friends, Carla and Keisha. The three of us take you down our (now humorous) memory lane to discuss our humble beginnings in our journey with credi…
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