Best credit card activation Podcasts (2024)

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46 | Easy Hacks to Make a Week of Dinners Without Buying Any Groceries! 14:49

10h ago14:49

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Hey friend! In week three of our 5-week series on saving hundreds on your monthly food and grocery costs, I'm giving you several tips to help you create an entire week's dinners without spending any money! Are you up to the challenge? If so, give it a listen and start your meal planning! If you missed week 1, check that out here: https://podcasts.a…

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BOXX ETF: Cash-Like Returns Without the Tax Bill 13:48

1d ago13:48

13:48

Manager research analyst Lan Tran with Morningstar Research Services breaks down the strategy of the Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF, how investors can take advantage of what it has to offer, and whether this fund is worth the hype. What Makes BOXX ETF Stand Out What is a Box Spread? Tax Advantages Is BOXX ETF Delivering on its Promises? Will BOX…

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45 | A Simple Hack to Save Hundreds on Your Monthly Food Costs! 20:04

5d ago20:04

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Hey friend! In week 2 of our 5-week series on lowering your monthly grocery and food costs, I am teaching you an easy and quick hack you can use to reduce your monthly food spending by thousands of dollars each year! If you missed week 1, check that out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/44-save-big-on-groceries-part-1-best-times-to-stock/…

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Listener Success Story! Travel Hacking Military Honeymoon to Tahiti | Free Flights and Hotels for Military with Brian #133 46:50

5d ago46:50

46:50

Listener Brian joins us today to share how he used annual-fee waived credit cards to save about $6,000 on his honeymoon by saving big on his flights and hotel. Learn how to get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards from American Express in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course for FREE at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3. Big take-aways: …

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44 | SAVE BIG on GROCERIES Part 1: Best Times to Stock Up for Huge Savings! 23:07

12d ago23:07

23:07

Hey friend! Groceries and food is almost always one of the top 3 monthly expenses for families! So, this episode is the first of a FIVE-EPISODE SERIES all about helping you lower your monthly grocery spending to make a huge difference in your finances! (Make sure you are subscribed to be notified of the rest of the series!) Today's topic is discuss…

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Military Officer's Guide to Money | Building Wealth for Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, Space Force, Coast Guard, NOAA, USPHS Officers #132 52:55

12d ago52:55

52:55

New officer's guide to personal finance! In this episode, Spencer and Jamie share all the financial advice they'd share with a new officer in their unit. You CAN become rich on active duty as a military officer! If you're an enlisted servicemember, go check out episode #131 covering all the personal finance advice for an enlisted member. Topics inc…

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Enlisted Military's Guide to Money | Advice for New Military Members, Boot Camp & First Paycheck #131 50:06

12d ago50:06

50:06

New enlisted servicemember's guide to personal finance! In this episode, Spencer and Jamie share all the financial advice they'd share with a new enlisted troop in their unit. It is possible to accumulate and save while on active duty as an enlisted service member! If you're an officer, go check out episode #132 covering all the personal finance ad…

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Active ETFs- What Investors Need to Know 26:50

20d ago26:50

26:50

Morningstar Research Services’ Bryan Armour, director of passive strategies research for North America; Ryan Jackson, senior manager research analyst; and Daniel Sotiroff, senior manager research analyst discuss what’s driving the rapid of growth active ETFs and how their tax efficiency and lower costs make them an easy win for investors. The team …

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43 | A Simple Budgeting Strategy to Eliminate Tedious Monthly Expense Tracking 11:47

19d ago11:47

11:47

Hey Mom! Do you get overwhelmed having to track every little expense each month just to know if you are staying on budget? Do you find yourself wasting time having to fix some of the expense categories the budgeting apps choose for your expenses? If you hate the tedious process of budgeting and tracking all the details of your monthly spending, the…

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Military Taxes, State Tax Laws & Spouse Side Hustles | Military Spouse Residency Relief Act | Military Tax Experts Alliance w/ Paul Allen #130 43:37

23d ago43:37

43:37

Taxes can be complicated. Military families have a number of unique concerns when thinking about their taxes- which state(s) to file in, how to withhold taxes, how a gig economy or side hustle affects the plan, how to handle rental property, etc. Today's main points include: Common tax problems for military families Important tax implications for f…

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What a Strong Economy Now Means for the Rest of 2024 13:24

27d ago13:24

13:24

Tom Lauricella, Morningstar’s global markets editor and Smart Investor newsletter editor, discusses how a strong economy has defied expectations, why it’s still worthwhile to invest in bonds, and what to watch for in the second half of 2024. How is the Market Reacting to the Federal Reserve’s Interest Rate Forecast? Will the Economy Get a Soft Land…

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42 | Why I Use My Credit Card Every Month as a Frugal Mom & The Best Mileage Credit Card (imo) 13:00

26d ago13:00

13:00

Hey Mom! While I do not advocate for having debt, I do believe some rewards cards can help us save money and even earn money or rewards, when used responsibly. So, in this episode, I'm sharing my personal strategy for using my credit card every month and how this habit helps my family! I also reveal my top pick for the best mileage credit…

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Tips for Separating from Active Duty, Avoiding Index Universal Life Insurance (IUL), and Military Entrepreneurship with Erik Baskin #129 41:24

26d ago41:24

41:24

For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Coaching sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call. Real-estate returns, disability insurance, time-blocking techniques, and more! Erik Baskin is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Air Force veteran. He's a fee-on…

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4 Reasons Why the Stock Market Has Delivered Impressive Performance 17:39

1M ago17:39

17:39

Sarah Hansen, Morningstar Inc. markets reporter, discusses why the stock market is up today and what could cause it to fall. Preston Caldwell, senior US economist for Morningstar Research Services, explains why he thinks the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates more than once in 2024. Should You Invest in Spot Ether ETFs? Lululemon on Track Desp…

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41 | Settle Debt Easily - Tips for Negotiating With Creditors for Faster Debt Relief 8:45

1M ago8:45

8:45

Hey Mom! I know the weight of having debt hanging on your shoulders! And how it feels like it will never be gone. Does debt weigh your family down? In today's episode, I am giving you my EASY strategy for negotiating with credit card companies to reduce your debt down so much faster. What will being debt free do for your family and your p…

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Continuation Pay Calculation & Timing With BRS & TSP With Brandon Lovingier, the Enlisted Money Guy #128 27:53

1M ago27:53

27:53

For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Coaching sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call. Confused about continuation pay? Join the club. Unfortunately, too many servicemembers and their leaders are confused about the continuation pay benefit in the BRS. I…

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Why More Diversification Doesn’t Mean Better Returns 14:33

1M ago14:33

14:33

Amy Arnott, portfolio strategist for Morningstar Inc, discusses why the classic 60/40 investment strategy beat a more diversified portfolio in 2023, and the positive that can come from interest-rate pivots. The Benefits of Portfolio Diversification How Does the 60/40 Portfolio Hold Up Against a Portfolio with More Asset Classes? Why the Well-Divers…

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40 | Ways to Make Fast Cash if You Need to Earn Money Now! 14:58

1M ago14:58

14:58

Hey Mom! Do you have some bills to pay but not enough income at the end of the month? Are you finding it difficult to pay for all the things your family needs? Or would you just like to make a little faster progress towards your financial goals? Then this episode is for you! I am going over several ideas that can help you earn money right…

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12% TSP Returns? How Long to Become a TSP Millionaire #127 32:24

1M ago32:24

32:24

For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Coaching sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call! 12% annualized return in my TSP?? Take an inside look at Spencer's actual TSP numbers to show exactly how quickly your account can grow once you start contributing to…

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Invest in SpaceX Alongside Elon Musk? Why This Closed-End Fund Is Not Worth the Ride 21:48

2M ago21:48

21:48

Jack Shannon, senior manager research analyst for Morningstar Research Services, talks about the mania around Destiny Tech 100 and how much investors are paying to own the closed-end fund compared with what it’s worth. Margaret Giles, Morningstar Inc editor, discusses how life-stage investing can help pre-retirees and retirees map their priorities.…

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39 | Frugal SUMMER ACTIVITIES for the Whole Family - Fun on a Budget! 10:41

2M ago10:41

10:41

Hey Mom! Are your kids anything like my kids telling you they are bored about a week into summer break? It can't just be in my house! If you are looking for some frugal fun ideas to spend time as a family, these thrifty summer activities should help you out. Beat the boredom and make memories with these easy ideas that are cheap or even F…

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Upgrading Flights on Military TDY / TAD with Points and Miles #126 12:47

2M ago12:47

12:47

For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Coaching sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call. You can easily explore flight upgrades on your TDY travel flights. It's 100% legitimate and in line with government regulations and JTR. After using government contra…

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Maximize Credit Card Points for Better Trips and Rewards 24:58

2M ago24:58

24:58

David Harrell is the editor of Morningstar’s DividendInvestor newsletter. He’s also a miles and points enthusiast. He shares what he’s learned from his credit card points journey, including that miles and points aren’t so-called free money. Credit Card Points How Do Travel Credit Cards Work? Why Did Credit Card Companies Start Offering Rewards? Why…

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38 | How to Live Frugally and Still GET WHAT YOU NEED - No Sacrifice Required! 13:15

2M ago13:15

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Hey Mom! Do you need to reduce your monthly spending, but you are worried you won't be able to still get what you need? Do you struggle with impulse shopping because you don't want to go without? Do you wish you could stop spending so much, but it feels hard to change your habits? Well, I have good news for you! In this episode,…

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Find a Financial Advisor You Can Trust | Nectarine with Jeremy Schneider @PersonalFinanceClub | #125 43:45

2M ago43:45

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For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Coaching sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call. Finance advise doesn't have to be confusing and depressing. Most of the "financial advisors" are actual salesmen. (Check out the 4 types of financial advisors.) So ho…

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Inherited IRA Investors Get Another Break, but the Clock Is Ticking on RMDs 20:33

2M ago20:33

20:33

Denise Appleby, IRA Quick Reference Guide author known as The IRA Whisperer, clears up the confusion about what the IRS waived concerning inherited IRAs in 2024. Travis Miller, energy and utilities strategist for Morningstar Research Services, talks about how the artificial intelligence boom is driving data center demand. He also points to 2 cheap …

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37 | 55+ Garage Sale Tips to Help You Make Money and Declutter Your Home 22:51

2M ago22:51

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Hey Mom! Want to make a lot of money at your next garage sale? I have compiled over 50 tips that will help you plan an epic garage sale that can help you earn the most money possible. This episode is part 3 of the Declutter for Money Challenge 2024, and I want you to turn your unwanted clutter into quick cash! Let's get planning!

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GI Bill, 529s & Yellow Ribbon Program | "529s Aren't Just for College: It's Just Another Tax-Advantaged Vehicle" | College Planning for Military Families with Kate Horrell #124 36:06

2M ago36:06

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For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Coaching sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call. How to maximize your GI Bill, save using 529 accounts, and explore the Yellow Ribbon program? Kate Horrell tells us all about it in this episode where we discuss: 529…

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Short-Term Market Volatility Could Provide Long-Term Investing Opportunities 16:38

2M ago16:38

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Sarah Hansen, Morningstar Inc markets reporter, discusses how today’s market volatility could benefit investors who are focused on long-term investing. Mark Miller, Retirement Reboot author, calls the Medicare changes in 2024 at the pharmacy counter “the best news that few people seem to know about.” Apple’s Weak 2024 but Optimism for 2025 Amazon’s…

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36 | How to Make Extra Money Now Selling Your Unwanted Stuff - Declutter for Money Challenge 2024 | Series Part 2 14:49

2M ago14:49

14:49

Hey Mom! How is your decluttering going from last week's episode - Part 1 of the Declutter for Money Challenge 2024? I hope you have been able to set aside some items that you no longer need and can help you earn some extra money! In this episode I am going over a long list of ways you can sell your no longer needed stuff. Are you ready to earn som…

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Earn 1 Million Credit Card Points without Annual Fees | Secret 25% Cash Back Cards | Using Rewards to Max Out Your Roth IRA #123 34:21

2M ago34:21

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For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Coaching sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call. Military families can earn 1 million points without annual fees?! You're not going to earn a lot of points from spending. You need to focus on earning welcome bonuses…

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Magnificent Seven Stocks: What’s Going on With Apple, Tesla, and Alphabet? 17:04

3M ago17:04

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Sarah Hansen, Morningstar Inc markets reporter, explains why Apple and Tesla are diverging from the rest of the Magnificent Seven stocks. Also, details into a first ever dividend from Alphabet. Preston Caldwell, senior US economist for Morningstar Research Services, discusses why the Federal Reserve left higher interest rates in place and is changi…

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35 | Declutter for Money Challenge 2024 | 3 Part Series: Episode 1 - Get Money for Your Unwanted Stuff! 15:15

3M ago15:15

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Hey Mom! Are you drowning in clutter? Do you want to freshen up your home and make some money at the same time? Could you use some extra cash? If you said yes to any of those questions, then you MUST join my three-week series Declutter for Money Challenge 2024! In this episode, part one in the series, I am going over some easy steps to get you star…

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"E-4s Don't Make Enough to Save" | Myths & Mindsets Keeping Enlisted Troops from Saving Money | TSP Fund Confusion & Other Financial Lessons from a Young Marine, Devin Daniels @Knuckledraggerz | #122 43:36

3M ago43:36

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An E-4 with over $50,000 in savings in one tour?! Devin is an E-4 in the USMC who shares tips about military life, budgeting, and saving money on social media. He's done a superb job of transparently showing how a young, enlisted servicemember can cut costs and save for their future. He also challenges the mindset that you don't make enough to save…

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Covered Call and Buffer ETFs: Do the Pros Outweigh the Cons? 16:32

3M ago16:32

16:32

Netflix’s Incredible First Quarter United Flew Just Above Morningstar’s Expectations An Investing Guide for Every Life Stage What is Life-Stage Investing? Early Career Accumulation When Would Roth Accounts Make Sense for an Investor? Why Mid-Career Accumulation Can Be More Complicated Financial Priorities of Mid-Career Accumulators Covered-Call ETF…

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34 | Budget-Conscious and Eco-Friendly Tips to Save Money and Help the Planet! 22:13

3M ago22:13

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Hey Mom! Are you looking for some easy ways to honor Earth Day this year and save a little money while you're doing good for the planet? Look no further! In this episode, I provide several tips that are both eco-friendly and budget-conscious to help your family save even more money. Doing good comes with many rewards! How are you celebrating Earth …

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The Financial Value of a Military Spouse | Military Spouse Roth IRAs | Financial Goals and Insurance Needs for Stay-at-Home Spouse | Colleen Salchow #121 33:55

3M ago33:55

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For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Coaching sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call. Highlights of this episode include: How to ensure spouse feels like they're contributing financially, even as a stay-at-home spouse Setting goals as a spouse Does a s…

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Make These Investing Moves Now for a Better Tax Day in 2025 20:40

3M ago20:40

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Sheryl Rowling, editorial director for financial advice for Morningstar Inc, talks about four strategies to practice tax-efficient investing all year. Morningstar Sustainalytics’ director of stewardship Jackie Cook discusses three climate change resolutions this proxy-voting season, including one on Bank of America’s ballot. Tesla Appears It’s Focu…

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