December 2024 – Un Eff Your Finances

Don’t Root Against The Pilot (Ep. 5)

By Un Eff Your Finances | December 19, 2024

What does it mean to root for the pilot in the world of finance and elections? Dive into today’s conversation to find out why staying the course is essential, no matter who’s at the political helm.

In this episode, Nicholas St. George talks about how election outcomes really impact your finances. He dives into the numbers behind red and blue administrations, revealing some surprising insights on market returns that might just make you rethink panic selling. Think it’s all doom and gloom after the polls? It’s time to tune in and reconsider!

Nick discusses:

(02:01) Historical market returns under different political parties
(06:21) The risks of market timing and emotional investing
(15:47) The importance of sticking to your financial plan despite political shifts
(22:56) Why elections shouldn’t dictate your investment strategy
And more

With insights drawn from years of experience (and a little humor about Marvin the Martian!), this episode is your guide to navigating financial turbulence with ease.

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Mastering Money: How to Un Eff Your Finances (Ep. 4)

By Un Eff Your Finances | December 5, 2024

How can you keep your cool when financial chaos hits? Tune into this episode where Nicholas St. George dives into the financial blunders you didn’t know you were making and how to fix them with simple, practical advice.

In this episode, Nicholas tackles some of the common financial mistakes people face when managing their money and how to sidestep them. From the pitfall of lending retirement money to grown-up kids to the trap of watching your account balance every day – Nick shares the details with a blend of humor, real stories, and no-nonsense advice.

Nicholas discusses:

(01:19) Why lending money from your retirement savings to adult children might not be such a great idea
(04:58) The pros and cons of checking your account balances too often
(09:07) The importance of regular portfolio rebalancing
(12:29) How comparing your investments to your friends and family’s can lead to trouble
(17:07) Keeping emotions in check during market fluctuations

Feel the financial frenzy but want to keep it mellow? Tune in and start un-effing your finances today!

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