E47: Holiday Cheer Without Financial Fear
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12/23/24 • 72 min
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS WTF FAMILY! 🎙️ Today, we’re tackling the holiday season head-on by discussing “Holiday Cheer Without Financial Fear”. 🎄💰
The holiday season brings joy and togetherness ✨, but it also comes with a hefty dose of stress—balancing family obligations, gift-giving, and long-term financial goals. 🎁📈 Tracie and Rahnie share practical tips for creating a holiday budget that prioritizes savings 💵 and avoids debt while making space for connection and gratitude. ❤️🤝 The goal? To enjoy the holidays without breaking the bank—or your sanity. 🧘♀️💡
In their “WWYD” segment, the hosts dive into real-life retirement scenarios, offering actionable advice to help people like Mary, a 70-year-old retiree, and Sarah and James Walker, a couple navigating their golden years on a tight budget. 👵👴 Whether it’s planning for holiday travel ✈️, closing an income gap 📉, or creating a legacy for loved ones 🏡, this segment gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how Tracie and Rahnie work through financial puzzles to help their clients achieve peace of mind. 💭✅
And of course, no episode would be complete without some fun debates and timely trends. 🤔 Are gift cards a thoughtful gesture or a lazy fallback? 🎁💌 Are kids’ holiday expectations skyrocketing thanks to social media? 📱👶 Plus, the hosts weigh in on the resurgence of cash stuffing and envelope budgeting—a budgeting method that’s as old-school as it is effective. 💵📒 Get ready to laugh 😂, learn 📚, and find your holiday cheer—without the financial fear! ✨🎉
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS WTF FAMILY! 🎙️ Today, we’re tackling the holiday season head-on by discussing “Holiday Cheer Without Financial Fear”. 🎄💰
The holiday season brings joy and togetherness ✨, but it also comes with a hefty dose of stress—balancing family obligations, gift-giving, and long-term financial goals. 🎁📈 Tracie and Rahnie share practical tips for creating a holiday budget that prioritizes savings 💵 and avoids debt while making space for connection and gratitude. ❤️🤝 The goal? To enjoy the holidays without breaking the bank—or your sanity. 🧘♀️💡
In their “WWYD” segment, the hosts dive into real-life retirement scenarios, offering actionable advice to help people like Mary, a 70-year-old retiree, and Sarah and James Walker, a couple navigating their golden years on a tight budget. 👵👴 Whether it’s planning for holiday travel ✈️, closing an income gap 📉, or creating a legacy for loved ones 🏡, this segment gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how Tracie and Rahnie work through financial puzzles to help their clients achieve peace of mind. 💭✅
And of course, no episode would be complete without some fun debates and timely trends. 🤔 Are gift cards a thoughtful gesture or a lazy fallback? 🎁💌 Are kids’ holiday expectations skyrocketing thanks to social media? 📱👶 Plus, the hosts weigh in on the resurgence of cash stuffing and envelope budgeting—a budgeting method that’s as old-school as it is effective. 💵📒 Get ready to laugh 😂, learn 📚, and find your holiday cheer—without the financial fear! ✨🎉
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E46: Season of Giving - Financial Gifts That Keep on Giving 🎁
Welcome to Episode 46 of What The Finance (WTF) Podcast. Join us as we get into the holiday spirit with a twist! While everyone’s out buying the latest gadgets and gift cards, we’re focusing on financial gifts that grow over time. Think annuities, life insurance, and investment accounts! These gifts don’t just fill stockings—they build futures. So grab your hot cocoa ☕️, settle in, and learn how to give the gift of financial security this holiday season! 🎄💸
PLUS: We’ve got our WWYD? segment, where we help Tom and Linda plan a legacy for their grandkids without draining their savings. 🏡💸
And don’t miss our Debatable segment: Should we rethink Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, or are they just what the holiday season needs? Plus, holiday tipping fatigue—how much is too much? 🛍️💳
We’re also discussing the shocking murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and a wild twist involving 3D-printed guns and anti-corporate rants. 🕵️♂️🤔 Is this just a tragic event, or something bigger at play?
Ready to dive into all that and more? Hit play and let’s get into it! 🎧✨
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E48: New Year, New Goals: A Financial Recap
🎉 HAPPY NEW YEAR’S EVE-EVE, WTF FAM! 🎉
Welcome back to What The Finance Podcast, the one and only show that will truly make you say, “WTF?!” 💸 In episode 48, Tracie Lampson and Rahnie Sandhu are kicking off the New Year spirit with “New Year, New Goals: A Financial Recap” —a step-by-step guide to re-evaluating your financial strategy and setting yourself up for success in 2025.
We’ll dive into practical ways to reflect on the past year—from financial wins and setbacks to retirement contributions and life changes. Are your retirement goals still aligned with your vision? 🤔 Learn how to fine-tune your budget, make catch-up contributions if you’re over 50, and rebalance your investment portfolio for a fresh start. 🌟
Plus, we’ve got an exciting WWYD (What Would You Do?) segment where we discuss real-life retirement scenarios, like helping Lisa figure out her monthly spending and guiding Mike toward a stable financial future. We’ll also debate whether New Year’s resolutions are real goals or just fleeting promises. And don’t miss our 2025 predictions—from investing trends to personal finance tips. 📈✨
Let’s make this year your best financial year yet! Hit play and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more WTF-worthy advice. 🎙️
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