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Life Insurance Needs Questionnaire

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10 Easy Financial Wins to Start Your New Year Right

In this episode of the New Money, New Problems podcast, we share 10 straightforward financial tips to kickstart 2026. Starting with automation, we explain the benefits of setting up automated transfers for savings and investments. We then cover the importance of things like reviewing and shopping for insurance, defining and structuring emergency funds, planning for financial surpluses and contingencies, scheduling that one financial task you've been putting off.

Come hear these financial strategies that help establish better financial habits and achieve their financial goals.

00:00 Introduction to Financial Wins
02:14 Automate Your Finances
06:07 Insurance Essentials
09:28 Emergency Reserves Strategy
11:17 Beneficiary and Estate Planning
12:50 Eliminate Unnecessary Bills
15:15 Transparent Financial Conversations
18:13 Understanding Your Pay Stub
20:05 Setting Financial Alerts
23:03 Planning for Surpluses and Contingencies
25:58 Taking Action on Financial Goals
28:24 Conclusion and Next Steps

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Reflecting on 2025: Lessons Learned and Highlights from New Money, New Problems

In the final episode of 2025, we reflect on the challenges faced during a helluva year.

Despite these hardships, we had some fun along the way.

This episode revisits key moments, such as Leonard Black's journey from corporate America to franchise ownership, Seth Godin's valuable advice on trading time for meaningful change, and Naseema's story of overcoming limiting beliefs about wealth.

Join us for some of our favorite moments from 2025!

00:00 Introduction and Reflections on 2025
01:08 Celebrating Wins and Favorite Moments
02:10 Leonard Black's Entrepreneurial Journey
05:38 Insights from Seth Godin
11:28 Naseema's Wealth Creation Journey
15:58 Tony Collier's Financial Wisdom
21:26 Looking Forward to 2026

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Toni J. Collier's Money Story

Seth Godin on New Money New Problems

Naseema's Money Story

Leonard's Pivot to Entrepreneurship

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ESLD Guide to Income Driven Repayment Plans

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Navigating the End of the SAVE Plan: What's Next for Your Student Loans?

In this episode we talk the end of the SAVE Repayment plan and explore the implications for borrowers. Find out who benefits from different Income Driven Repayment (IDR) plans and the importance of immediately switching plans for those eligible for forgiveness. Between alternative IDR plan options, changing federal policies, and important deadlines, this episode equips listeners with crucial information to make informed financial decisions regarding their federal student loans.


00:53 Impact of the SAVE Repayment Plan Ending
03:17 Settlement and Forgiveness Credits Updates
06:53 Options for Switching Income Driven Repayment Plans
15:55 Urgent Actions for Forgiveness Eligibility
21:15 Conclusion and Future Updates

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