Fall Money Fire Drill Episode #26

Fall Money Fire Drill Episode #26

🔥 Fall Money Fire Drill: Time to Un-Eff Your Finances 🍁💸 It’s that time again — the leaves are falling, pumpkin spice is attacking everything, and your money might be feeling a little… crispy around the edges. So here’s your 5-step Fall Money Fire Drill to go from Hot Mess Express to Game Day Ready: …

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Open Enrollment Pop Quiz – Episode 25

Open Enrollment Pop Quiz – Episode 25

💼 Open Enrollment: The Annual Game of “Guess What These Benefits Actually Mean” Every fall, HR drops that mysterious email: “It’s time for open enrollment!” And suddenly, you’re scrolling through options that sound like they were written by a committee of lawyers and robots. ☠️ “High-Deductible Health Plan” sounds scary. 💰 “Health Savings Account” sounds …

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The Parent 529 Playbook: EP 24

The Parent 529 Playbook: EP 24

The Parent 529 Playbook: How to Pull Money the Right Way (and What to Do with Leftovers) If you’re paying college bills with a 529, this is your 4-minute, no-nonsense guide. You’ll learn exactly when to take distributions, what actually qualifies, how to keep an audit-proof paper trail, and smart moves for leftover funds (yes, …

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Retirement Red Zone EP. 23

Retirement Red Zone EP. 23

Retirement Red Zone: The 20-Year Game Plan (From the 20 to the Goal Line) 🏈 You can’t “cram” for retirement. That’s not a plan—that’s a Hail Mary with a flat football.In this video, I (Nick St. George, CFPÂŽ) lay out a clear, yard-by-yard blueprint from 20 years out to 24 months before retirement—so you’re not …

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Helping Without Derailing Your Retirement

Helping Without Derailing Your Retirement

👮‍♂️ In the Retirement Unit, financially-motivated crimes against common sense are considered especially heinous… These are their stories. DUN DUN. Hi, I’m Nick St. George, CFPÂŽ, and in today’s episode of Retirement & Order, we meet Rob and Jen Langston. (Not their real names, of course—the names and some details have been changed to protect …

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What to do with RSU’s

What to do with RSU’s

🎓💸 Got RSUs and college-bound kids? Then you might be playing a dangerous game of financial Jenga — and Uncle Sam is just waiting to topple your tower. In my latest video, I break down two real-life families navigating college costs, RSUs, and the ever-persistent tax goblin that shows up uninvited (and never brings snacks). …

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5 Money Fights

5 Money Fights

We’ve all been there:🔹 Debating if your adult kids need another “loan” or just a reality check.🔹 Arguing about who inherits grandma’s prized casserole dish.🔹 Rolling your eyes at yet another Amazon box mysteriously appearing at your doorstep. Money fights happen. But they don’t have to turn your relationship into a Netflix drama. Here are …

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Retirement is About Experiences

Retirement is About Experiences

🎬 If you believe retirement is just about having enough money, then you’re missing the bigger picture. Sure, money matters, but retirement isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet—it’s about experiences. It’s trading your morning commute for sunrise tee times, swapping endless meetings for endless adventures, and replacing your daily grind with checking off your bucket …

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Volatility Isn’t the Enemy

Volatility Isn’t the Enemy

Volatility Isn’t the Villain—Your Reaction Might Be ⚠️ Breaking news: The market went down.🎉 Also breaking: It went back up. And down again. And… you get the idea. If market swings give you anxiety and make you want to cash out faster than a kid with birthday money at Target—this one’s for you. Because here’s …

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How Do I Balance Saving for my Kids and Retirement

How Do I Balance Saving for my Kids and Retirement

How to Save for Your Kids and Your Retirement (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Money) Let’s play a game:You’ve got one dollar. 🍼 Your kid wants to go to college (and preferably not be buried under student loan debt).🧓 You’d like to retire someday without eating cat food. So… who gets the dollar? Welcome …

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