The Uncommon Life Project

We wanted to do a deep dive in this episode. Tax-managed investing isn't new. It's been around for a while. But it has recently gained a lot of popularity. As consumers and advisors become more and more tax-conscious, we wanted to dig into this topic so you have a starting point for knowledge on what can seem like a tricky subject.

In this episode, it’s just Bryan and Phillip talking together about these retirement income questions and more. There really is no one way to build up income for retirement, but there are some concepts to understand and strategies to decide on sooner rather than later, depending on your personality, job situation, risk-tolerance, and other factors.

On this episode, we’re talking with a fellow business owner and our own tax planner, Ricky De Hamer. Tax laws change in small and large ways all the time, so having a professional who understands business and understands those changes can make a huge difference in your own business.

So much of financial planning is about managing risk. That’s why it is so important to understand the financial “don’ts” as much as understanding the things you should do when it comes to making decisions about your money.

When it comes to launching a business, we wish we knew then what we know now! We are like many, many business owners in that respect. So we wanted to share some steps, a checklist if you will, for launching a business the right way.

Matt and Haley Phillips started The Fletcher Foundation after the loss of their son through stillbirth. The Fletcher Foundation is for families who find themselves in a similar season of life, wondering how to cope with the financial and emotional burdens of such a loss. There is a sacred pain in losing a child, and the Fletcher Foundation is about walking beside families who are going through that pain.

In episode #46 we are going to be digging into gold - Why has it been a source of wealth, adornment, and means of transacting business for so many thousands of years? How can it be used today as a hedge to protect your purchasing power? And what does this mean for you today?

Over the past several years, we have become big proponents of utilizing short-term rental as a way to test the waters in terms of using real estate as a source of residual income. We’ve been fascinated by it and last year Phillip and his wife decided to go for it. This episode is about how they started, what they experienced, and mostly what a positive experience it was for them to offer their primary residence, get paid for it, and build some family memories in the process.

It started with an obstacle course in gym class, then backyard courses with videos on How-Tos, Build Videos, Courses we ran all to encourage others to do the same!

This episode is all about what to do with your wild ideas and goals, finding the right coach or mentor to help you flesh out those ideas and reach those goals. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It’s a sign that you are aware enough to know what you don’t know. Listen in for a great conversation on the immeasurable value of coaches and mentors.

In this episode, we do a deep dive into the dark pool of college loan debt. There has got to be a better way. We are disgusted with what's happening and we're going to talk about it.

Evie Peterson is a true entrepreneur, operating (at last count) Farmhouse Catering, Gatherings Event Space, Farm Grounds Coffee Shop, and Farm Pond Inn.

In our most recent episode of the Uncommon Life Project podcast, we explore 8 unique streams of income. What if you could bring income into your home every week? What would that mean for you? We want to share how it is possible for you to get there. Listen in to learn about the 8 streams of income and how to leverage and scale them to make a big financial impact sooner rather than later.

Episode 39: Getting Scared and Jumping In Anyway With Christina Moffatt

On this episode, we talk with Shane Walker, CMO at ProActive Budget. Proactive Budget takes the principles of the envelope system and puts it on an app. Welcome to the 21st Century! We talk with Shane about key budgeting principles that everyone can take away and use to start honestly tracking spending and make better money decisions.