Money Savage

On this show, we talked about the need to be an educated consumer of healthcare, how to make heads and tales of the Affordable Care Act as well as how to have impactful conversations with your physician regarding costs with Michael Dinich, an independent consultant with Your Money Matters and a 20 year veteran of the financial and insurance industries. Listen to learn actionable strategies to reduce your health insurance costs! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 20:06. You can learn more about Michael at YourMoneyGeek.com, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas.  You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, or contact George by clicking here.

On this show, we talked about disappearing pensions, the viability of Social Security and how you can design efficient income in retirement with Wade Pfau PhD, professor of retirement income at The American College, the director of retirement research at McLean Asset Management and author. Listen to learn how what percentage of your assets you’ll be able to spend in retirement! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 19:07. You can learn more about Wade at RetirementResearcher.com, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Click HERE for a copy of How Much Can I Spend In Retirement. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas.  You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, or contact George by clicking here.

On this show, we talked about disrupting the life insurance and annuity markets through commission-free versions of both products with David Lau, the Founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners. Listen to learn how you can save a substantial amount of money the next time you buy life insurance or an annuity! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 19:34. You can learn more about David at DPLFP.com, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas.  You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, or contact George by clicking here.

On this show, we talked about how focusing on the aspects of your financial life that are within your control and taking a common-sense approach will help position you for long-term success with Harris Nydick and Greg Makowski, CoFounders of CFS Investment Advisory Services, Nationally recognized financial advisors and authors of the book “Common Financial Sense.” Listen to learn how you can gamify your retirement savings plan! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:27. You can learn more about Harris and Greg at CFSIAS.com and LinkedIn. Click HERE for a copy of Common Financial Sense. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas.  You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, or contact George by clicking here.

On this show, we talked about how to determine your saving preferences and your spending priorities and what to do when you and your spouse have differing points of view with Jim Koch, RMA and the founding principal and financial advisor with Koch Capital Management and the creator of the Informed Household. Listen to learn how you can take advantage of Jim’s innovative new technology! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 22:17. You can learn more about Jim at KochCapital.com, InformedHousehold.com, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas.  You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, or contact George by clicking here.

On this show, we welcomed Greg Sadler back to show and talked about the history of Stocism, the role self knowledge, daily learning and being honest with ourselves play in our overall happiness and success.  Dr. Gregory Sadler is a practical philosopher, the President of Reason IO, the Editor of Stoicism Today and a YouTuber.  Listen to learn the practical steps for overcoming negative impulses like overspending, anger and overeatin! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 25:36. You can learn more about Greg at ReasonIO.com, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas.  You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, or contact George by clicking here.

On this show, we talked about how everyone at some point in time has had financial difficulties and how coming to terms with our own will help us to become more confident and get us on the path to financial success with Brad Sherman, President of Sherman Wealth Management. Listen to learn how important talking with your kids openly and honestly about money is! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:50. You can learn more about Brad at ShermanWealth.com, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas.  You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, or contact George by clicking here.

On this show, we talked about how to minimize the impact that emotions can have on our spending, identifying the underlying causes of those behaviors and getting past those causes with Ericka Young, Founder and President of Tailor-Made Budgets, Certified Financial Coach and the author of Naked and Unashamed. Listen to hear about her recent experience with Dave Ramsey! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:16. You can learn more about Ericka at TailorMadeBudgets.com, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas.  You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, or contact George by clicking here.

On this show, we talked about the relatively new field of financial therapy and how it brings mental health and financial planning together and what that process actually looks like with Derek Lawson, CFP, faculty member at Texas Tech and Doctoral candidate in personal financial planning. Listen to learn how you and your spouse can strengthen your relationship by strengthening your relationship with money! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:33. You can learn more about Derek at DerekRLawson.com, Twitter and LinkedIn. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas.  You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, or contact George by clicking here.

On this show, we talked about how permanent life insurance is often misunderstood and the benefits it offers with Alan Porter, a specialist in tax free retirement income, tax planning and savings. Listen to learn who is and who isn’t a good candidate for these products. For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:09. You can learn more about Alan at AlanPorterNC.com or 910-551-1046. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas.  You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, or contact George by clicking here.

On this show, we talked about the cornerstones of a successful financial plan, why it’s so difficult for young people to get started saving and some steps they can take to get on the path to success with Steve Bealey, CFP, APMA and author of Financial Success Starts Now-The Young Person’s Guide To Money In America. Listen to learn how to own your future versus renting it! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:43. You can learn more about Steve at SteveBealey.com and LinkedIn. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas.  You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, or contact George by clicking here.

On this show, we talked about now to successfully utilize credit, protect your credit score and how to “debitize” a credit card with Gerri Detweiler, Director of Education at Nav.com, author and speaker. Listen to find out whether or not student loans can be discharged in bankruptcy! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:45. You can learn more about Gerri at GerriDetweiler.com Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. StudentLoanHelp.org, TheStudentLoanLawyer.com Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas.  You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, or contact George by clicking here.

On this show, we talked about how organizations sometimes struggle to keep up with the rapid changes, innovations and disruptions in the marketplace with Dev Patnaik, CEO of Jump, a strategy and innovation firm, keynote speaker, author of Wired To Care as well as the forthcoming book, Unleash. Listen to learn how you can help your organization change and adapt to remain successful! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 20:12. You can learn more about Dev at JumpAssociates.com, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas.  You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, or contact George by clicking here.

In advance of our 100th episode, here are the third 33 guest's Difference Making Tips! Please subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend! Click HERE to contact George

On this show, we talked about the dangers of non-specialized advice and the value of working with a professional advisor who can help you avoid little mistakes which can turn into large amounts over time with Craig Adamson, RMA, CRC, CRPS, PRP and advisor at True Wealth Stewardship. Listen to find out why it’s important for you and your parents to have frank conversations about end of life issues. For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 21:14. You can learn more about Craig at TrueWealthStewardship.com, Twitter and LinkedIn. Please subscribe to the show however you’re listening, leave a review and share it with someone who appreciates good ideas.  You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, or contact George by clicking here.