CFO at Home

Vince Carter

Are your family finances not where you want them to be? That's because you don't have a CFO at home! Certified Personal Financial Wellness Consultant Vince Carter and his amazing guests discuss Personal Finance fundamentals and ways to better navigate the relational aspects of money to help listeners become the CFO at THEIR home! Want to be a guest on CFO at Home? Send Vince Carter a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628643039567x840793309030672500

  1. 4d ago

    Overcoming Fear of Investing: Inflation, Emergency Funds, and ETF Basics

    On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince·s guest is Dr. Danica Cicmil, a PhD in finance and financial educator, who helps beginners overcome fear of investing through basic education on subjects such as compound interest, and understanding inflation risk. Dani discusses starting your investing journey by taking a ·money snapshot,· using personal goals (travel, buying a home, or building a trust fund for children) to motivate investing without extreme deprivation, and how knowing fundamentals helps consumers evaluate financial advisors. Dani also explains the basics of investing through the use of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), and discusses her financial coaching which focuses on beginners·especially women. Check out Dani work on YouTube and Instagram, links are in the show notes. Key Topics: 01:06 Compound Interest and Inflation 02:37 Money Snapshot and 20% Rule 03:47 Emergency Fund Then Invest 05:21 Why Investing Matters 07:03 Too Late to Start? 10:27 Start Small and Automate 12:26 Balanced Money Mindset 14:51 50 30 20 Revisited 17:35 Job Security and Divorce 19:19 How Much to Know 24:39 ETFs Explained Simply 29:09 Bonds Costs and Inflation 30:31 Where to Follow Dani   Key Links: https://www.danicacicmil.com https://www.youtube.com/@dr.danicacicmil https://www.instagram.com/dr.danicacicmil/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/danica-cicmil-b672882a6/ https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.danica.cicmil Contact the Host - vince@thecfoathome.com Want to be a guest on CFO at Home? Send Vince a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628643039567x840793309030672500

    36 min
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  3. Jun 8

    Defending Your Wealth: AI Deepfakes, Modern Scams, and Simple Cybersecurity Steps

    On this episode, Vince talks with private investigator and cybersecurity expert Robert Siciliano, about some of today·s biggest threats to individuals building wealth. They discuss how AI and deepfakes are making voice and video fraud harder to detect, fueling a surge in high-dollar consumer scams, how emotions, loneliness, and default human trust drive victimization, and the importance of situational awareness and self-knowledge of vulnerabilities. They also discuss reframing security as risk management rather than paranoia, and practical defenses such as using password managers with unique passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, credit freezes, and VPNs on public Wi-Fi. Learn more at protectnowllc.com, and check out Robert's podcast The Security Guy & CIA Spy Podcast, and his book Identity Theft Privacy: Security Protection and Fraud Prevention. Key Topics: 01:58 AI Deepfakes Threat 03:43 Six Figure Scam Wave 04:53 Spotting the Tells 06:10 Why We Trust 09:17 Situational Awareness 10:46 Security vs Paranoia 14:56 Money Mule Job Scam 17:49 Romance Crypto Traps 19:16 Boomer Wealth Target 20:52 Data Breaches at Scale 22:02 Loneliness Exploited 22:51 Romance Scam Reality 23:17 Why Smart People Fall 24:47 Loneliness Fuels Denial 27:06 Security Like Health 29:29 Passwords Made Simple 30:59 Core Digital Defenses 33:26 Freeze Your Credit 35:04 Layered Protection Tools 36:23 VPNs and Device Updates 38:03 Resources and Wrap Up Key Links https://protectnowllc.com/ The Security Guy & CIA Spy Podcast Identity Theft Privacy: Security Protection and Fraud Prevention Robert Siciliano (@robertsiciliano) • Instagram photos and videos Robert Siciliano: Cyber Security Speaker & Personal Security Expert (@CyberAwarenessExpertSpeaker) • Facebook Robert Siciliano CSP, CSI, CITRMS - YouTube Robert Siciliano - #1 Best Selling Author & Cyber Security Speaker | LinkedIn Robert Siciliano (@robert_siciliano) | TikTok Robert Siciliano (@robertsiciliano) • Threads, Say more Contact the Host - vince@thecfoathome.com Want to be a guest on CFO at Home? Send Vince a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628643039567x840793309030672500

    43 min
  4. Jun 1

    "The Love Doctor" on Money, Communication, and Building Safer Relationships

    On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince·s guest is Anil Gupta (AKA ·The Love Doctor·), an author, speaker, and relationship coach, who says many relationship breakdowns·especially around money·stem from lack of authentic communication and emotional safety. Anil shares the story of his 2008 financial collapse, and how his wife·s supportive response changed everything, leading him to build a speaking and media career. They discuss how financial conflict is often miscommunication, the importance of listening and responding (not reacting), and ensuring your partner has input on financial decisions, while also making them feel loved and respected. Anil then shares info on his books, virtual coaching, and resources at meetanil.com, to help develop and polish these skills 01:05 Meet the Love Doctor 02:29 Relationship Expert Mission 04:10 Money Fights and Safety 05:54 Rock Bottom to Breakthrough 09:28 Budget Talks Without Blame 13:55 Support Over Compromise 20:11 Money Stories and Paris 25:50 Build the Communication Muscle 31:22 Books Coaching and Programs 36:35 Final Kindness Challenge Key Links https://meetanil.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anilgupta_lovedoctor https://www.facebook.com/AnilLoveDoc https://www.youtube.com/@AnilLoveDoc https://www.linkedin.com/in/anilgupta-lovedoctor/ https://gitnux.org/marriage-happiness-statistics/ Contact the Host - vince@thecfoathome.com Want to be a guest on CFO at Home? Send Vince a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628643039567x840793309030672500

    38 min
  5. Money Fights, Money Stories, and Better Couple Communication

    May 11

    Money Fights, Money Stories, and Better Couple Communication

    On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince talks with Raffi Bilek, a marriage counselor and author of The Couples Communication Handbook:The Skills You Never Learned for the Marriage You Always Wanted. Vince and Ravi discuss why money is a top source of marital conflict and why financial disagreements are often a symptom of deeper issues like anxiety, resentment, or control. Raffi explains his process for helping couples move through conflict by slowing down, taking turns, identifying underlying feelings, practicing empathy, and exploring each partner·s ·money story,· so they can stay connected even without full agreement. Vince and Ravi also discuss how solutions should address both partners· needs (e.g., security vs. autonomy), and why separate finances can sometimes signal a lack of trust. For more on Raffi and The Couples Communication Handbook, go to thecommunicationbook.com 01:05 Money Fights  02:11 Finances and Marital Disagreements 05:04 Money Is A Symptom 08:23 Getting Past Defensiveness 10:26 Money Stories Matter 12:49 From Empathy To Plan 15:46 Control And Trauma 19:15 Teaching The Skill 22:48 Joint Vs Separate Accounts 26:58 Parting Advice And Book 29:24 Where To Find Raffi 30:13 Final Thanks Key Links The Couples Communication Handbook BaltimoreTherapyCenter.com Raffi Bilek (@the.marriage.mentor) • Instagram photos and videos   Raffi Bilek | LinkedIn Baltimore Therapy Center - YouTube Baltimore Therapy Center - Facebook Contact the Host - vince@thecfoathome.com Want to be a guest on CFO at Home? Send Vince a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628643039567x840793309030672500

    32 min
4.9
out of 5
32 Ratings

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Are your family finances not where you want them to be? That's because you don't have a CFO at home! Certified Personal Financial Wellness Consultant Vince Carter and his amazing guests discuss Personal Finance fundamentals and ways to better navigate the relational aspects of money to help listeners become the CFO at THEIR home! Want to be a guest on CFO at Home? Send Vince Carter a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628643039567x840793309030672500

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