Lifestyle UPGRADES via Debt-Free Wealth

Does it take money to make you happy?  Can you be happy without it?  And if you do need money to be happy, how much money would that be? Yesterday my  82 year old father in law came to the end of his life.  My 21 year old Stanford graduate is about to start his.  Money has been a huge part of these life phases and in each case, happiness levels seem to be challenged as a result. On the day following my father-in-law's passing, I considered not doing a show today, but here I am, because the talk about money at the end of, and the start of life has been so urgent, so emotion filled and I know that my family is not the only one having these discussions and I just wanted to share some thoughts with you as you consider the impact of money on your happiness, regardless of your phase in life. In so many ways, our happiness meter is dependent on money.  This is a discussion of this fact and what the Bible says, not so much about money, and more about our happiness or contentment with our life and money. Please join me.

Seeing the un-seen is Vision. Believing the un-seen, is faith.   Getting others to share the vision is effective leadership.  Success is unquestioned when the un-seen becomes seen, and the vision becomes reality.  However, this process of something going from idea to reality, is totally built on faith, on believing in the vision.  Faith is believing in the unseen; or "the evidence of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1)   So, a large part of success in leadership, depends on vision and faith.  Faith in the vision Faith in the leader with the vision Everyone has faith, the problem is, too many place their faith in the wrong thing.  Too many have visions of failure right at the moment of the idea not yet developed- yet they believe that failure will happen.  Too many have visions of financial ruin, when tomorrow has not yet happened.  YET, these same people who have clear visions of failure, ruin, pain, and all things negative, have the POWER to have clear vision for success, advancement, healing, and all things positive. "If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right." - Henry Ford If we can change the vision, the next thing is to develop faith in the vision.  This show is not likely to deliver a clear and final answer to this huge issue.  However, this discussion needs to start.  I hope you will contribute your thoughts.  Please use the comment box on this page to share your thoughts on the matter.

Bling, bling. We are talking Gold and Silver.  That shiny, valuable thing that humans have seen as a symbol of wealth from the beginning of time - now makes it way in the hands of ordinary people with an extraordinary desire for lifestyle upgrades and personal prosperity.  Gold and silver cannot be manufactured in a lab, nor created from a printing press.  Gold and silver have been around from the beginning of time and has been a sacred offering, a storage of wealth, and an exchange of value - and that has not changed even today.  What has changed is the public appreciation for precious metals.   The general population, or the masses, have been trained to see gold and silver as simply jewelry and decoration, paying up to 300 times the value of the gold and silver in their trinkets, simply because they have been trained to do so.  Meanwhile, the wealth was being corralled into the hands of a tiny minority while the masses blindly hand over their wealth to the wealthy, without knowing that they are doing so. Be part of a movement of people who appreciate and value gold and silver for itself.  We are convinced about gold and silver as an asset and as a way to hold and accumulate wealth.  On top of that, we see the signs of the times.  We see that cash no longer holds its place as king in society, we see that what cash can buy is dwindling away buying less and less each day as the government prints more and more of it creating massive devaluation and reduced purchasing power. Today I am going to look at precious metals, the Bible, the Buyer and the business - because these are the three main areas of precious metal uses in society today.    

This show is not scripted.   A single mom is restructuring her financial life and agrees to go on the air with Trudy Beerman, Debt Free Wealth Coach - to hear what her situation is, and explore the debt free wealth options available. The guest has been advised to offer her information without disclosing any identify defining specifics.  Her story is her story, but there is a strong possibility, that her story, and what she does next, will resonate with many. If you need to Get BACK the 'It's Gonna Be Alright' feeling about YOUR finances, click here for a 25% discount coupon for listeners to this show only, to Debt Free Wealth Academy - a 16 module online course titled: 3 Steps to Get Your Lifestyle UPGRADE - and do it Debt Free! Delete Debt Resource Create a Spending Plan (software) Join us LIVE, or listen later.

Those who have ventured into entrepreneurship sometimes fail before they pass the starting line because of how they view sales and selling.  Indeed, the image that comes to mind is of the slimy car-salesman who hollers and wears cheap suits.  Although the field has evolved, the perception has not changed too much. Those who need goods and services, don't want to be sold.  Those who have goods and services are scared to sell. And some.... Some have figured this thing out and move from profit to massive profit, happily picking up all the mishandled, overlooked customers along the way, and creating raving fans in the process. If selling is slimy - you are doing it WRONG! If you know anything about your host and this show, you know I am unapologetically Christian. As a result, I must share with you some Biblical insights on the concept of selling and building a base of fans. If you are in sales, own a business, or building an organization - this show is for you.  If you are a Christian in sales, own a business, or building an organization - this show will have even more relevance to you. Join me. Shop with me: Buy Gold and Silver Bullion and Coins Enjoy a Debt Free Vacation HERE (I show you how) Buy my books Get back the "Ahhh. It's Gonna be alright" feeling about your finances with Debt Free Wealth Academy

Making what you earn go further is not an easy task, but if you are determined to enjoy some of life's finer options, then you may want to listen up. There are strategies to stretch your disposable income to cover more of the perks of life.  This show looks at my favorites. No debt management talk today.  We are focusing on your disposable income. We SHOULD work to live, NOT work to live.  Our income should finance our life, not our debt.  Let's enjoy more from life with our current income.  This may require some different thinking.  You game?   Game ON! Debt Free Wealth Academy Gold and Silver shopping club

Real Estate investing is a strategy many use to build a nest egg.  While many properties are still upside down, and some are being bought at pennies on the dollar, finding and keeping tenants is the next issue in the line of ensuring the investment does not bleed away profit margins. Brad Meyer of Property Management Made Easy is my guest expert to share on how to attract and keep a good tenant in your investment property, and tips to ensure you cash flow quickly and profitably. Comment below (scroll down), or contact Trudy Beerman (Host) for access to a FREE REPORT on How to Profit in Property Management

CASHercise (TM) is a word I coined.  As it suggests, it is exercise for to make your money go further; do more. I have come to realize that it is less about how much you make, and more about how much you have available for lifestyle upgrades and wonderful experiences that matters most. People who earn millions, but owe millions more are no better off, and have a higer degree of stress than those who have disposable income to use on things that bring high value and joy to their life. So, while earning more and expanding your income is a fantastic strategy for expanding your lifestyle, making what you already earn go further, is a fantastic place to start - and the foundation for driving investment income later. So let's talk CASHercise and make your money do more for you.  Join me! Click HERE for a 25% if a 12 module online course if you are: Tired of being Broke and  Ready to Cashercise, 

Life, health, long-term care, property, business, liability: These are just some of the types of insurance out there. No question, it is an expensive monthly commitment that many feel angry to pay, and some just decide not to, and some worry that they cannot afford to. The insurance issue is hotly debated and even more so with the ambiguity surrounding ObamaCare.  In many cases, insurance is not an option to legally ignore. This will not be an Obama Care discussion per se, although it will come up. Instead, let us look at the concept of Insurance, why we need it, and what to do when we think we can't afford it. At some level, this show is for YOU!  If you are over 18 and driving - insurance is a question that has come up in your life, and as we get older and include more life experiences and directions, the insurance question and the variety of insurances come up for you.  This show, is for YOU! If you are in the New Hampshire area, please contact Terri Trepanier for insurance assistance.

A Waitress's Guide to Spirituality is a new book by Michelle Akda, about finding meaning and Spirit in your life regardless of your job title! Michelle Akda has been a waitress for over 20 years.  She has also been on a Spiritual journey through study, travel, books and some wonderful mentors. She has attained her Master's in Clinical Psychology and is a certified Transformational Life Coach. This book is Michelle's journey in finding her own Spirit as she has traversed the sometimes frustrating terrain of being a waitress. Dealing with tough customers, getting stiffed on tips, managing other people's energy without losing yourself are all ideas this book touches on. And though it is told from the perspective of a waitress, anyone in ANY job can relate to the same difficulties! Michelle's experience has provided her insight both inside and outside of the restaurant industry that can help the reader find their Spirit and live their best life no matter what it is they are doing. Connect with Michelle at www.MichelleAkda.com  

New shoppers/owners (residential or commercial)  of pre-existing property, those who own investment property, and those considering the adventure of earning income from property maintenance will find this show of value. Cashflow from real estate is more likely when you use good decisions, including the math prior to property aquisition. A huge portion of cashflow reality has to do with the costs and the potential costs of property rehab, and maintenance. Building Contractor, Dennis Beerman - weighs in on this topic, and address:  the hidden things that can create surprises, and huge costs and what to look out for  tools of the trade, and tool options;  where to access help and resources; and,  when you should consider using a pro - no matter how handy and talented you are. Dennis has been a court expert on real estate cover-up as per the Seller's disclosure, and conducted thousands of property inspections on foreclosed properties nationally, and has seen the workmanship of thousands of vendors who are contracted to fix them up, sending them back with tips on how to fix it right the next time around.  Along with the property comes immediate and on-going repair and maintenance expenses.  Some choose to use professional property management services, and some handy entrepreneurs - or out of financial necessity - choose the D.I.Y. approach to saving some money in this area. 

The 'shoot and see what sticks' approach, truly does not work. New Network Marketers are often told, "it's a numbers game", and are sent out to introduce as many people as they can to their opportunity.  This single training is the trigger for MANY mistakes as the newbies rush out to splash the World Map in their zeal.  The trouble is, going back to those people later, after that approach has miserably failed is even harder!  They see you a mile off and they begin to find ways to ignore you. So how can a Network Marketer share their opportunity with as many people as possible, without alienating them, AND leaving the door open to revisit later for a follow up? Listen in to this discussion, comment below to add your contribution. Click HERE to watch my video RANT after being spammed with 'cheezy' MLM approaches. Click HERE to watch a video on How to Attract Prospects and Clients when you have NO Warm Market Curious about the Debt Free Wealth Team? You can't sign up for it, but you can complete an application for us to have a chat to see if it would be a mutual fit  

The Trend is your friend. Charts. Breaking News. Financial Data.  Fundamentals.  The Bulls and the Bears.   Do you feel overwhelmed sometimes with all the information out there?  How do you make profitable financial decisions with all the money noise out there? After the disaster to many portfolios in the recession, more people have taken the chance of taking control away from Brokers and into their own hands. Sean Hyman, Editor of MoneyNews and the Ultimate Wealth Report, is a regular guest on many national news stations such as Fox News and CNBC.  He will weigh in on how to build wealth from home through investment strategies, and about the Biblical Money Code he stumbled on to help him create wealth for many of the clients he serves.

Forex, or currency trading, is becoming more popular among novice investors; and rightly so.  Many already play the Futures market from the privacy of their homes, and forex trading is gaining and in some cases overtaking in popularity as a way to earn wealth from the privacy of your home with just a computer. Just like any investment exercise, strategy can increase returns, and the lack of strategy can lead to massive loss.  Learning the basics of this forex game, having some crucial resources, and the right mindset will go a long way in forex trading. My special guest, is Chima Burey, Forex Trader and Trainer.Don't let the youthfulness in his face fool you.  Chima is a veteran leader and educator with a fourteen-year professional background across diverse matters of the finance industry.  His expertise includes in-depth knowledge of financial markets, commodities, and fundamental data & technical analysis. He   holds a Series 3 securities license as administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), entitling the sale of commodities or futures contracts.  Additionally, he is a registered Associate Person with the CFTC, and Associate Member of the NFA.

The LOVE of Money IS the root of all evil; according to the Bible in 1 Timothy 6:10.  However, love and money do go hand in hand, no question about it. Some love money Some love for money Some fall out of love because of money (No money? No Love!) This Valentine's day, we will explore the whole love and money relationship.  If you have questions, I will answer, or get you the answer.  Call 'em in.  Write 'em in.  Let's talk Love & Money!