Money Tree Investing

Queer Money Tips and how to manage your finances in bad economic times. John and David share their story about how they got into debt, why it is so alluring, and what they did to get out of debt. This is a problem shared by most people in the US. It is hard to avoid debt as it is so pervasive and seductive. Yet if you want to be financially free and lift the psychological burden that keeps you from your own financial freedom, you need to know how to be smart with debt. John and David talk about the 5 Steps to Being Debt Free, The Lasso Method, The Debt Avalanche, Debt Snowball, and many more strategies to eliminate debt in your life. Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Barbara Friedberg | Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance Megan Gorman | The Wealth Intersection Douglas Heagren | Pro College Planners Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MTIPodcast

This week we discuss all sorts of crazy things going on in the market: FAANGMNT, and why its ruining index investing, and how you can do better What you are missing about gold, and how to find it The hidden risks of bank stocks no one is talking about And a whole lot of other crazy things you need to know. Join us this week to learn more stuff you are not hearing anywhere else. Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Douglas Heagren | ProCollege Planners Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MTIPodcast

We interview David Wolcott this week where we discuss holistic financial planning and whether it is more important for your portfolio to be invested for growth or longevity. The answer might surprise you. Here's what you need to know... For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/david-wolcott-holistic-financial-planning-growth-vs-longevity Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Barbara Friedberg | Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance Megan Gorman | The Wealth Intersection Douglas Heagren | Pro College Planners Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MTIPodcast

Doug and Kirk talk about the state of the markets compared to historical valuations. We compare all the major metrics compared to the last 50-100 years. You might be surprised at what we found. We have been talking about this for months on the show, so we decided to show you the math... Math doesn't lie. Join us this week as we cover the major topics in the markets, inflation, real estate, valuations and more. Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Douglas Heagren | ProCollege Planners Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MTIPodcast

​Take a peek behind the curtain into the world of the shadow banker. This is a great interview where we have a candid conversation about shadow bankers secrets, how Wall Street works, why retail investors can't beat the institutions, how shadow bankers measure risk, and where people can find opportunities. I had a lot of fun with this interview. I know you will too. For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/shadow-bankers-secret-benjamin-summers Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Megan Gorman | The Wealth Intersection Douglas Heagren | Pro College Planners Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MTIPodcast

This is another one of our well-known mindset episodes for how to think about investing. Kirk and Doug rip apart some commonly "known" principals of investing that you see everyday in the investing community. If you didn't know any better you would think the investing community was a bunch of fortune telling gypsies. Maybe they are... It would explain all the tarot cards I found laying around in the CNBC greenroom. Join us this week to hear us once again give you a peek behind the curtain. Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Douglas Heagren | ProCollege Planners Kelly Coughlin | Everyday CPA Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MTIPodcast

This week we interview Kim Curtis about how to deal with aging family members and how she applies her skills in mediation, negotiation and arbitration. Everyone needs these skills. Join us in a behind the scenes episode of how mediation works to keep you out of hot water with your family. For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/kim-curtis-492 Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Megan Gorman | The Wealth Intersection Douglas Heagren | Pro College Planners Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MTIPodcast

We had a lot of fun this week discussing the deflationary housing crash and the US losing its reserve currency status. Should you be afraid? Should you celebrate? I guess it depends on which bobble head on TV you prefer. None of it matters. We will discuss what does matter and how it affects your money. Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Douglas Heagren | ProCollege Planners Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MTIPodcast

You might be surprised about your own investor mindset. I know I was. I learned a lot today with Steven Pesavento. Great interview. We talk about so much in this episode, active vs passive investing, risk management, how to invest in a bear market, streamline your investing, red flags to watch out for and a playbook for smart investing. Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Megan Gorman | The Wealth Intersection Douglas Heagren | Pro College Planners Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MTIPodcast

This is not the first time we have said, beware of the housing collapse. Actually we have been saying it for over a year. Well, we are starting to see some large cracks in the foundation and they are only getting bigger. If you own real estate, you need to hear this episode. Join us this week for a riveting episode about the banking crisis and the impending housing collapse. We have lots of fun and have another fan sending us lots of questions that we answer on the show. Join us for some fun. Oh and check out our website for tons of charts and visuals from the episode. Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Douglas Heagren | ProCollege Planners Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MTIPodcast