Best Friends Finance

Amanda Kessler & Lara Ford
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Best Friends Finance

Two working moms and solopreneurs learn that when women start talking about money, it’s worth a million! Best Friends Finance is a weekly podcast featuring stories, ideas and support to help empower women to take control of their financial future by talking about money...with friends. Hosted by Amanda Kessler & Lara Ford, who made it to their forties with their heads planted firmly in the sand regarding finances, until a few key conversations with friends changed the trajectories of their financial lives. NO judgment, no lectures. Just a chat with best friends.

  1. 22/06/2021

    Avoiding the biggest threats to a secure retirement, with investment advisor Pam Prine

    Pam Prine is a co-founder of Keystone Capital Management Group – an investment and retirement planning firm. In her near 20 years of working with women on preparing for retirement, she's seen it all and knows women's biggest fears around money. This episode is all about taking ownership of your future and combating that fear with knowledge!Would you believe that per the 2019 US census, the average age of widowhood is 59? Retirement planning for women has special considerations. Women, on aver...

    45 min

  2. 08/06/2021

    Money Problem vs. Money Project with Author and CPA, Chris Felton

    Couples Money, co-authored by our guest Chris Felton, is a must-read for any couple looking to improve their financial situation and create a more meaningful relationship with their partner. Unfortunately, money is a leading cause of divorce, and many couples think they are alone with their financial struggles. In this episode, we discuss the financial perspective of middle, upper and world-class thinkers. After seeing thousands of couples from all walks of life struggling with fin...

    43 min

  3. 25/05/2021

    Thinking (A)broadly to Slash Higher Education Costs with Blogger Crista Wathen

    The crippling cost of higher education is a common concern for young people and their parents alike. In this episode, Richful Thinker blogger Crista Wathen shares how some out-of-the-box thinking, and her willingness to study abroad saved her from drowning in debt.Could it possibly cost less to study at Oxford than Montana State? Listen and find out! Follow Crista:https://www.richfulthinker.com/@richfulthinkerblog on Instagram

    31 min

  4. 11/05/2021

    Investing and Building a Stock Portfolio Before High School Graduation? Why Not? Teen Investor, Entrepreneur and Author, Jack Rosenthal Shows Us How!

    Calling all moms of teens and young adults! Does talking to your kids about saving and investing money overwhelm or intimidate you? In this episode, we interview our first teen male entrepreneur, investor and author! Jack Rosenthal, an 18-year-old student at Babson College in Massachusetts, talks about how he founded the Young Investors Club, LLC, one of the largest teen investment organizations in the world with close to 100 members and over $115,000+ under management. Jack ...

    22 min

  5. 27/04/2021

    Women, Men and Money with Financial Advisor DeeAnna Burkholder

    Women and men. We think differently, act differently, process differently, multitask differently, plan differently, even shop differently. It's no surprise we save, spend, budget and invest differently, is it?In this episode, financial advisor DeeAnna Burkholder joins us to discuss those differences. From decision making regarding purchases to whether to work with experts, there is a lot of middle ground to strive for. The most important part? Both partners should have a voice in the decision...

    37 min

  6. 13/04/2021

    Accountant and Tax Strategist, Paris Banisaeid, Discusses All Things Taxes, Retirement and How Life as an Entrepreneur Gives You More Choices

    Do taxes overwhelm you? With tax season upon us, we are thrilled to feature our first Accountant and Tax Strategist on this week's episode. Paris Banisaeid, @taxsavvyparis, shares tax tips and advantages of being a small business owner. Whether you already own a small business or you are ready to start a business, or even just a side hustle, you need to hear this! Paris coaches her clients from the beginning that saving for retirement is as essential as their marketing expens...

    38 min

  7. 28/03/2021

    Tackling Debt and Building Generational Wealth at the Same Time? Yes! Mommy and Her Budget Blogger, Chris Brown, Shows Us How.

    Chris Brown is a young mom taking control of her financial future, and taking her followers along for the ride through her blog and YouTube channel, Mommy and Her Budget. Just three years ago, Chris was drowning in student loan and credit card debt, and pregnant with her first daughter. She dealt with her situation by making minimum payments and ignoring it, until an unpaid maternity leave made it clear something had to change.Inspired to build a better financial future for her daughter, Chri...

    27 min

  8. 16/03/2021

    A Suitcase and a Smile The Story of Christina Gawlik: Why She Chose to Live a Traveler's Lifestyle and How To Do It

    After admitting she was addicted to consumerism, Christina Gawlik, was seeking change. In 2019, Christina sold all of her belongings except what fit in two suitcases and opted to embrace a nomadic lifestyle. With an open mind, she ultimately decided to move and lower her living cost while keeping the same income level. Also known as geoarbitrage. Christina Gawlik, Ph.D., is an entrepreneur, math content developer & consultant and now world traveler. In this episode, Cris gives us a s...

    49 min
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About

Two working moms and solopreneurs learn that when women start talking about money, it’s worth a million! Best Friends Finance is a weekly podcast featuring stories, ideas and support to help empower women to take control of their financial future by talking about money...with friends. Hosted by Amanda Kessler & Lara Ford, who made it to their forties with their heads planted firmly in the sand regarding finances, until a few key conversations with friends changed the trajectories of their financial lives. NO judgment, no lectures. Just a chat with best friends.

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  • Creator
    Amanda Kessler & Lara Ford
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Best Friends Finance
  • Show Website
    Best Friends Finance

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