54 episodes

Do you ever feel like you’re stumbling through your finances? You’re not alone. This is Making It Count, a financial education podcast where hosts Cristina and Randy explore real ways to make your paycheck count. Join us twice per month for practical tips and insider tricks from financial experts all to empower you to accomplish your goals.

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Do you ever feel like you’re stumbling through your finances? You’re not alone. This is Making It Count, a financial education podcast where hosts Cristina and Randy explore real ways to make your paycheck count. Join us twice per month for practical tips and insider tricks from financial experts all to empower you to accomplish your goals.

    Smart Renting Best Practices + Red Flags

    Smart Renting Best Practices + Red Flags

    In this episode, hosts Cristina and Randy explore smart renting practices and red flags to watch out for. With 34% of U.S. housing units occupied by renters, there's a lot to consider when leasing. Real estate expert David Pupo joins the discussion to share essential tips on what to look for in a rental agreement, finding reliable roommates, identifying potential rental scams, and understanding additional fees like renter’s insurance and pet rent.

    How to Save Money for a House Down Payment While Renting Article: https://resources.additionfi.com/how-to-save-for-a-house
    Learn more about Addition Financial: https://www.additionfi.com/
    Learn more about Orange Blossom Homes: https://www.myobhomes.com/

    • 29 min
    De-Mystifying Your Paycheck

    De-Mystifying Your Paycheck

    In this episode, hosts Cristina and Randy tackle the often mystifying realm of paychecks. With over half of Americans confused about terms like HSA and FSA, Brandon and Andrew from Addition Financial join the discussion to shed light on paycheck breakdowns. They cover gross vs. net pay, types of deductions, common W-4 mistakes, and the differences between HSAs and FSAs. Exploring tax brackets and maximizing earnings, they offer valuable insights to help listeners navigate their paychecks more effectively.

    The Expert Bi-Weekly Paycheck Budget & Savings Plan: resources.additionfi.com/bi-weekly-savings-plan
    Learn More about Addition Financial: additionfi.com/

    • 25 min
    Expert Ways to Boost Your Savings

    Expert Ways to Boost Your Savings

    Welcome to the Season 5 premiere of Making It Count! In this episode, hosts Cristina and Randy explore expert ways to boost your savings. They discuss the importance of understanding different savings accounts and strategies with guest expert Dan Sheerin from Addition Financial. From retirement planning to debt management, Dan shares valuable insights to help listeners maximize their savings potential. Plus, they tackle common misconceptions and provide actionable tips for establishing healthy savings habits. Join us as we kick off another season of empowering financial advice on Making It Count!

    Resources:
    Money Management Tips: pages.additionfi.com/money-management-guide
    Learn more about Addition Financial: additionfi.com/

    • 28 min
    Introducing Season 5 of Making it Count

    Introducing Season 5 of Making it Count

    • 1 min
    Financial Advice for Every Stage of Life

    Financial Advice for Every Stage of Life

    As we navigate the various stages of life, each one presents unique milestones. Yet, are we ever truly financially ready for these transitions? According to Annuity.org, 25% of Americans claim they lack a reliable source for financial advice. In the exciting season 4 finale of "Making it Count," we’re hoping to leave you with some valuable guidance for every life stage. Cristina and Randy welcome their financially savvy friends, Katelyn Justice, Gabrian Calkins, and Leon LaChance from Addition Financial. Together, they share insightful financial tips for each stage of life!


    Links:
    – Addition Financial Resource Center: https://resources.additionfi.com/
    – Learn more about Addition Financial: https://hubs.la/H0zbJ0W0

    • 37 min
    Smart Shopping Hacks for Big Savings

    Smart Shopping Hacks for Big Savings

    Who can resist the excitement of shopping, especially when you find a hard-to-resist coupon? According to Statista, about 90 percent of shoppers in the United States use coupons! In this fun episode of “Making it Count” we're diving into the world of shopping hacks that promise to keep your wallet happy. Cristina and Randy are joined by their money-smart friend, James Anderson, founder and CEO of SmartMov, and together they unpack everything you need to know about scoring the hottest deals!


    Links:
    – Addition Financial Resource Center: https://resources.additionfi.com/
    – Learn more about Addition Financial: https://hubs.la/H0zbJ0W0
    —SmartMov: https://www.smartmov.co/
    —Connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-anderson-726413b2/

    • 22 min

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