

Earn & Invest
Jordan Grumet (Doc G)
Join us for thought-provoking conversations that empower you to Earn and Invest wisely, shaping your future while making informed decisions today. Every Monday, our wide-ranging panel discussions explore various financial topics, fostering engaging conversations that challenge conventional wisdom and provide fresh perspectives. Then, on Thursdays, we delve into individual interviews, offering deep insights from experts who share their experiences and expertise. While we may not always uncover definitive answers, our goal is to equip you with the essential questions necessary to navigate a richer path towards not only financial independence but living a life full of purpose, identity, and connections.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 57min
671. Rewind: Fifteen Money Tips Regardless of net Worth w/ Shannah Game
While personal finance is personal, there are some universal money truths. In This Rewind episode we talk with Shannah Game from Everyone's Talkin' Money about her fifteen wise money tips. She asked over one hundred friends and experts and in this episode we discuss what she found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 2min
670. Decoding Social Security w/ Mary Beth Franklin (Rewind)
In this rewind episode of the Earn & Invest podcast we discuss the often-neglected topic of Social Security, with Mary Beth Franklin, a seasoned retirement expert, unraveling the complexities and dispelling common misconceptions. With over 40 years of financial journalism experience, Franklin provides a comprehensive Social Security 101, highlighting its importance in retirement planning and addressing the risks associated with both assuming its non-existence and overlooking its impact on financial security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 2, 2025 • 48min
669. Live from Bali: Should I Retire?
This is a live podcast episode at the FI Freedom Retreat in Bali, Indonesia. I am joinded by Jackie Cummings-Koski from the Catching Up To FI Podcast. Listen in as our conference attendees tell their stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 2025 • 50min
668. Positive Intelligence/Negative thoughts w/ Shirzad Chamine
Shirzad Chamine is the author of New York Time's Bestseeling book, Positive Intelligence. We chat about how mindset effects our ability to get things done both personally as well as in organizations. How does our mind get in the way? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 2025 • 50min
667. Are You Cash Heavy? Community Episode
Suze Orman says we should have 3-5 years of cash equivalents available when you retire. Michael Higgins and I disagree. Listen in as we discuss the concept and dive into fundamental concepts like how to decide if you have enough money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2025 • 32min
666. Ten Things About Public Speaking (Solo)
I love public speaking but realize that it is not everybody's thing. In this episode, I discuss why public speaking is important and what it accomplishes. Is it your favorite pastime or do you loathe it? Listen in to hear why it is important either way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 2025 • 32min
665. Ten Things About the Eighties
If you are like me, you came of age in the 1980's. Things were different then. Money was different. Life was different. In this ten things episode we talk about what life was like growing up in the heart of Gen X. Did I get it right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Sep 15, 2025 • 48min
664. Gen X and Their Money w/ Kerry Hannon and Janna Herron
Join Kerry Hannon, a leading authority on retirement and personal finance, and Janna Herron, an award-winning finance journalist, as they dive into the unique financial struggles faced by Generation X. They discuss the legacy of the Great Recession and its impact on retirement savings and financial literacy. The conversation also touches on work flexibility through gig jobs, the balance of caring for aging parents while supporting adult children, and the importance of planning for an uncertain future. Their insights from the book 'Reality Bites' are invaluable!

Sep 11, 2025 • 31min
663. Ten Things About Enough
Spurred by my conversation with Rose Han, I talk ten things about enough. What is enough money? Joy? Happiness? How do we measure it and not fall into the common traps? If you have struggled with enough, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 8, 2025 • 49min
662. 100 Friends or $100 Million? w/ Rose Han
Rose Han has written an awesome book titled Add a Zero. Today, I push her to go past how we make the money, and we delve into what it actually does for us. What would you rather have? 100 friends or one hundred million dollars. Rose knows her answer, what is yours? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices