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Engineer of Finance Ken Greene
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It all begins with savings and cash flow! Most people play the dangerous game of chasing after outrageous returns risking all their money in aggressive joint ventures, real estate, and the stock market. Stop what you’re doing and LISTEN so we can show you how you really can enjoy today AND can have a way wealthier tomorrow.
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Make Inflation Your Friend
Ken Greene discusses inflation and how homeowners can take advantage by using instruments like a 30-year fixed mortgage in an episode titled "Make Inflation Your Friend." Ken mentions the impact of money printing and technology on the value of assets and posits that their worth might not have gone up, but it may take more dollars to acquire the same assets due to inflation.
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DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com US INFLATION RATE MEDIAN SALES PRICE OF HOUSES AVERAGE 30-YR FIXED MORTGAGE FREE FINANCIAL CALCULATORS Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance
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Episode Highlights
Sharing previous experiences of advising clients to switch from 15-year fixed mortgages to 30-year fixed mortgages The current interest rates and median prices of homes in the US Ken's rule of thumb: House payments should not exceed 25% of your gross income Possible scenario of how inflation can impact your future payments on a 30-year fixed mortgage Case study example of someone having a strong income stream and buying a house at the median price
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More Money for Less
Ken Greene discusses the change in the value of assets like gold, the stock market, and real estate in comparison to the depreciating value of the US dollar since the 1970s. He stated that, while the value of these assets might not have significantly increased, they now require more money to acquire due to inflation.
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DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance
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Episode Highlights
Ken’s views on the importance of having financial security with diversified assets The data on housing prices from 1971 compared to 2023 and the increase in the time needed to acquire a house based on median income People need to save more, live within their means and invest wisely to beat inflation and erosion in the purchasing power of money
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It All Begins & Ends with Savings and Cash Flow!
The fastest way to increase wealth is with substantial savings and substantial cash flow via automation to savings. The best way to enhance your retirement is with savings and guaranteed/promised cash flows.
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Environment
In this episode, the emphasis is on the impact that our environment has on our motivations, actions, and ultimately our successes. Drawing from personal experiences and examples, Ken discusses how changing the environment can lead to significant personal growth.
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Episode Highlights
The power of changing environments to accomplish new goals A recent business trip to Santa Monica The impact of surroundings and the environment on productivity and critical thinking Ken defines "environment" and emphasizes the importance of creating the right conditions for growth - for people, plants, animals, and even finances Ken reveals how certain environments, like the library, facilitated concentration and learning when he was studying to become a professional engineer The importance of identifying one's weaknesses to improve upon them Reflect on the environments you've created for yourself and consider possible changes to improve personal progress
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How Banks Work and Is Crypto a Scam? with Chris Aliotta
Chris Aliotta and Ken Greene discuss banking complexities, including the carry trade, fractional banking, and cryptocurrencies. Chris, with his extensive banking experience, explains that deposits are considered liabilities for banks and details the strategies banks employ to keep money perpetually earning interest. He also elaborates on the industry's risk issues concerning interest rates and liquidity. Chris shares about the Silicon Valley Bank's significant losses due to their failure in hedging interest rate risks, advises spreading money over several institutions for security purposes and explains an inverted yield curve's ramifications.
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DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Connect with Chris Aliotta https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopheraliotta https://www.quantalytix.com/team/chris-aliotta
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Episode Highlights
The differences between commercial banking and investment banking Role of the Federal Reserve in providing liquidity backup for banks Cases when banks become insolvent The concept of "liquidity risk" Silicon Valley Bank's large-scale interest rate exposure A good way to measure the safety of a bank as an individual depositor Short-term rates influence what banks can lend to each other The impact of short-term rates on the economy
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Vary the Size of Your Buckets
Vary the size of your buckets depending on your risk tolerance.
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DISCLAIMER For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance
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Episode Highlights
The use of "buckets" to enhance financial strategies Casinos as an example of risk tolerance; it's not about winning all the time, but limiting the losses Allocation and size of buckets for investments, highlighting shelter as a “big bucket” Defining an exit strategy before making investments Having varied sized buckets to handle risk Zero tolerance for high credit card interest rates Having a ‘bucket’ for liquid money as it provides flexibility to be more aggressive in other areas of investment Changing habits for better health, utilizing the bucket metaphor Reducing his coffee intake
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Customer Reviews
Research & Entrepreneur Extraordinaire!!
Love Ken’s heart to serve people with great content and education on personal finances.
The Engineer of Finance is a podcast you should definitely subscribe to!
Loved having Ken as a guest on our podcast Getting Money Right. I enjoy pointing people to Ken for financial advice and insights, especially on the investment side.
Great information
It’s great to learn everyone’s views in the financial world and I love having a resource that explains other ways to set yourself up for future NOW as I also agree waiting till you’re 59.5 to live is boring and not as much fun!
I give 4 stars because I do wish Ken would improve on staying on topic. He can be tough to follow as he jumps around a lot and goes on tangents then when he does return to what he is talking about he often repeats himself a few times. I’m a total get to the point type of person or I’ll lose interest really fast but otherwise the information is great!
Knows the numbers. That’s his expertise
Ken is absolutely phenomenal at explaining the metrics of wall st vs more proven mutual insurance products that banks & wall st owns but doesn’t promote to you!