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Are you a couple who is looking to get started paying down debt and live life financially free? Are you looking to make money outside of your 9-5 job? Are you searching for a better system of accountability and goal tracking? Do you need life insurance? Step right up and listen to the latest episode of The Better Wallet podcast, hosted by Marc Russell.

Marc Russell is a money management coach who helps others budget their money, pay down debt, and generate wealth. The BetterWallet podcast introduces us to other entrepreneurs, such as Marc, that share similar visions and ways of building wealth. And today's guest, Leo Jean-Louis, is sure to get a lot of couples excited about their futures. Leo is a friend of Marc Russell and a fellow money management coach. Leo and his wife, Faith, are the founders of the Freedom Is A Choice Movement. Today, Leo is going to answer some very important questions for couples looking for ways to pay down debt. You won't want to miss this.

Leo and Faith come from very different backgrounds. Leo's mother worked around the clock just to make ends meet. This instilled some strong values in Leo, who started working during high school. On the other hand, Faith was fortunate enough to have parents who had built wealth, which allowed her to shift her focus towards other things such as education. Leo and Faith had two very different viewpoints towards money. Naturally, when they met, these views clashed. They were forced to answer the question many couples have, "How can we work as a team to pay off our debts, manage our money, raise our kids and build a life of wealth?"

Chances are, you don't want to work for the rest of your life, and neither does Leo or Marc. Leo explains some key habits and ideas that couples or anyone else can adopt to help live a debt-free life.

Leo says, "The choices that we make today will determine the life that you live tomorrow."

Leo reveals that couples should establish a goal first and then let the goal dictate the habits. Make the goal fun and exciting, and remember to hold each other accountable. Develop a system to keep track of your progress and give each other feedback. But also be sure not to deprive yourself of something that brings you joy. Celebrate the small wins too!

Also, make sure you get a life insurance plan.

When it comes to life insurance, many misconceptions are out there. Most couples wait to get a decent life insurance plan and potentially deny themselves of much-needed assets. Talk with your spouse, and get a plan that can quadruple your income in the event of your passing. You don't want your spouse or your children to struggle with not only your loss but also massive amounts of debt.

So, how can YOU take that next step towards financial freedom?

Here is one key takeaway from Leo, "I would say, don't start with the numbers. Tell them the start with their why. So, establish their why, their reason for pursuing debt freedom, their reason for pursuing financial freedom."

Don't wait to start your journey to financial freedom. Use your why, and get started today! Connect with Marc or Leo and let them help you take your next step towards wealth.

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In this episode of the Better Wallet podcast, host Marc discusses transitioning from a bear market to a bull market, emphasizing the importance of investing during the bull market phase. He explains the concept of market cycles, shares insights from his background as a financial advisor, and highlights the benefits of staying invested. Marc encourages listeners to take advantage of the current bull market, offering a free class on investing in index funds.
Timestamps:
[00:00:20] Bear-to-bull market transition.
[00:00:50] How to position oneself in the bull market.
[00:01:40] Rich people are buying during market downturns.
[00:02:10] The market works in cycles like a tree.
[00:03:00] Definition and significance of a bull market.
[00:03:30] Bull market during COVID-19.
[00:05:00] Doubling investments during the last bull market.
[00:06:10] The shortest bull market since 1932.
[00:07:00] Joining the investing wave.
[00:08:10] Market is still at an 8% discount from all-time highs.
[00:09:20] Webinar teaching about investing in index funds.
[00:12:10] Seizing opportunities in the bull market.

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So, you're a millennial mom, entrepreneur, or maybe even somebody with a few financial questions. Perhaps you have big dreams of finding your passion, making more money, or learning to start investing for yourself and your kids? In that case, you need to check out The Better Wallet Podcast with Marc Russell. Marc helps people like you discover ways to budget, invest and save so that your money works harder than you ever have to. In this episode moms, Marc is joined by Danielle Shirley, a financial coach and educator. She is here to share her story to inspire other moms on their financial journeys as well. You'll want to listen to this one.

Danielle Shirley On Investing And Managing Your Money

As a single mother with two kids, and an entrepreneur herself, Danielle knows that where your money goes matters. Especially when the goal is to make enough money for yourself so that your kids can get a head start in investing. But with student loans and other life expenses coming at you, money management can feel tedious. Danielle was in the same boat: "I kind of felt like I was on like the scarcity wheel. You know, like the survival mentality, the survival wheel, where I was just doing good enough to get by." As Danielle and Marc explain, most of us are trying to get by with what we have, but it doesn't have to be like that.

Danielle began her business like many others did, right in the middle of the pandemic. Danielle saw this as an opportunity to step into her passion for helping others manage their money: "You see, it's like, I either had to work a job I didn't like for the money, or go for a passion and take that risk, but not make as much money."

Are You Ready To Step Into Your Passion?

Maybe this sounds like you? Do you feel like you're stuck in a wheel? Well, don't worry, you are not alone. Marc and Danielle are here to help.

Marc asks Danielle, "What piece of advice would you give someone who wants to start their financial journey, or they just want to start investing for their kids?" Danielle says that the best thing to do is to first "invest in yourself" and second "just get started."

Don't wait to get started. Start your financial journey today by connecting with both Marc and Danielle. To connect with Marc, begin your journey to financial wellness and listen to the entire episode of this podcast, please visit here. Or, if you are a millennial mother and want to learn more about investing for yourself and your kids, and you want to work with Danielle, please visit here. You can also connect with both Marc and Danielle on Instagram.

Start by creating that financial freedom you long for today.

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The BetterWallet podcast is all about demystifying the topic of money and sharing powerful money stories from people that truly beat the odds and found financial success.
In this episode, Marc talks with Hassan Thomas, the founder and owner of FYI FLI, a company that helps professionals become financially literate. Hassan is also a certified personal finance educator and the host of his own podcast with the same name.
Marc and Hassan discuss financial coaching, Hassan's upcoming book, and their personal experiences with money. Hassan shares a story about his business-oriented approach to money management, even at a young age, and how he has seen the importance of financial literacy among his peers. The episode ends with a discussion about the importance of budgeting and the role it plays in financial success.
[1:15] Hassan's Karaoke Choice
[2:04] Money memories growing up
[3:20] How a football injury led to his financial career
[5:35] Learning from his father
[9:31] ETFs & REITs
[15:53] College to COVID
[17:11] Mindset is a huge factor
[21:04] Recession journeys
More from Hassan
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Check out my resources!
Click Here To Join The Financially Bulletproof Investing Course!

Click Here To Download my Free Financially Bulletproof Checklist

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In this episode of the BetterWallet podcast, I take you on my journey to becoming debt-free and share how it has profoundly transformed my life. Join me as I discuss the challenges, sacrifices, and ultimate rewards of achieving debt freedom and how I am now using my money to shape a better future, make informed present choices, and recover from past financial mistakes.

[00:00] - Podcast introduction
[00:30] - Importance of paying off debt
[01:50] - Living paycheck to paycheck
[02:30] - Challenges faced during debt-free journey
[03:10] - Making short-term sacrifices for long-term prosperity
[04:00] - Setting a goal of becoming debt-free by 2020
[05:10] - Investing for the future after becoming debt-free
[06:00] - Reinvesting money into the business
[06:50] - No longer needing $1,500 for monthly expenses
[07:20] - Understanding personal monthly expenses for starting a business
[12:45] - Investing in health and wellness
[16:50] - Wrap up of the episode

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Instagram: @BetterWallet

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Twitter: @TheBetterWallet

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