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Episode #8 Lauren Gaggioli Discusses Preparing for the SAT and Selecting the Right College [Podcast]
Episode #8 Lauren Gaggioli Discusses Preparing for the SAT and Selecting the Right College [Podcast]

In this Plan Well Invest Wisely podcast, I interview Lauren Gaggioli, founder of Higher  Scores Test Prep. We discuss the importance of the SAT and how to help your child select the right school for them.

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Roger WhitneyApril 13, 2014ACT, college, SAT, Lauren Gaggioli
Episode #7 10 Things to Consider BEFORE You Purchase a RV [Podcast]
Episode #7 10 Things to Consider BEFORE You Purchase a RV [Podcast]

An RV, boat and other recreational vehicle can be great tool to help create great family experiences. In the dozen or so times we used our RV, our family had a blast.  In fact, I was going to post a campfire picture, but it's been so long, I can't find any.

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PodcastsRoger WhitneyApril 7, 2014RV
Episode #6 Finding a Financial Advisor: 15 Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor Candidate [Podcast]

In this special mid-week edition, host Roger Whitney gives you a framework for how to interview  financial advisor candidates and 15 questions you should ask to help choose the right one.

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PodcastsRoger WhitneyApril 2, 2014
Episode #5 Do I Have Enough Money to Maintain My Lifestyle in Retirement? [Podcast]
Episode #5 Do I Have Enough Money to Maintain My Lifestyle in Retirement? [Podcast]

This Week, Roger Whitney introduces a new service YOU ASK I ANSWER, where you can ask your retirement planning questions and receive a response.

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PodcastsRoger WhitneyMarch 31, 2014
Planning for Retirement?  Don't Forget to Invest in Your Health
Planning for Retirement? Don't Forget to Invest in Your Health

At 47, I am taking my health seriously. Some would say too seriously. I use a stand up desk at work. I use small weights when I'm on conference calls. When I sit, I sit on a stability ball. I eat (mostly) healthy. I exercise my mind.

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blog postRoger WhitneyMarch 29, 2014diet, wellness, PreDiabetes Centers
Episode #4 Invest in Your Health: The Financial Benefits of Living Healthy in Retirement [Podcast]
Episode #4 Invest in Your Health: The Financial Benefits of Living Healthy in Retirement [Podcast]

Investing in your health may be the best investment you can make to live well in retirement.

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PodcastsRoger WhitneyMarch 24, 2014Healthcare
Episode #3 Rethinking Amazon Prime & The Importance of the Emergency Fund [Podcast]
Episode #3 Rethinking Amazon Prime & The Importance of the Emergency Fund [Podcast]

In this week's PLAN WELL INVEST WISELY podcast, we talk about Amazon Prime's recent price increase and how having a funded emergency fund helps you make smarter financial decisions.

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PodcastsRoger WhitneyMarch 17, 2014Amazon Prime, spending
4 Reasons I'm Rethinking Amazon Prime
4 Reasons I'm Rethinking Amazon Prime

Today’s announcement that Amazon Prime will now cost $99.00 annually has me considering not renewing the service. Oh, it’s not the cost of the service. Amazon Prime is a great bargain, even at $99.00 a year. My issues with Amazon Prime are more about me. Amazon Prime helps me overspend.

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blog postRoger WhitneyMarch 13, 2014spending
#2: How to Use Your Net Worth Statement to Manage Your Financial Life [Podcast]
#2: How to Use Your Net Worth Statement to Manage Your Financial Life [Podcast]

Do you struggle to make financial decisions because you can't get a handle on all the complexities of your life?  In this episode's PLAN WELL segment, I show you how to use a net worth statement to make more informed financial decisions.

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PodcastsRoger WhitneyMarch 11, 2014net worth statement
How Do You Navigate the Puzzle of Your Financial Life?
How Do You Navigate the Puzzle of Your Financial Life?

Most of us make decisions based on each opportunity or need as it presents itself. To make smart financial decisions, you need a clear understanding of the “opportunity cost” of other possible choices.

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blog postRoger WhitneyMarch 10, 2014priorities
#1 Creating an ICE Plan and 4 Reasons Why You Should Ignore Market Predictions [Podcast]
#1 Creating an ICE Plan and 4 Reasons Why You Should Ignore Market Predictions [Podcast]

Welcome to PLAN WELL INVEST WISELY, the podcast dedicated to helping you make smarter financial decisions so you can live well today without sacrificing tomorrow.

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PodcastsRoger WhitneyMarch 4, 2014#1, episode 1, episode one, first show, ICE
1Password: How I Use a Password Manager to Simplify My Digital Life
1Password: How I Use a Password Manager to Simplify My Digital Life

In the beginning, remembering a couple of passwords to online accounts seemed easy. As my online presence grew, so did my list of usernames and passwords. Soon, easy became difficult. Even before difficult turned to unmanageable, I had a security problem.

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blog postRoger WhitneyMarch 2, 2014password manager
4 Reasons to Ignore Extreme Stock Market Predictions
4 Reasons to Ignore Extreme Stock Market Predictions

Since 2008, extreme stock market predictions have become big business. Falling for these fear-filled forecasts can be dangerous to your financial health.

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blog postRoger WhitneyFebruary 25, 2014
Hate to Budget? Here's a Free Worksheet to Help You Manage Your Lifestyle
Hate to Budget? Here's a Free Worksheet to Help You Manage Your Lifestyle

The idea of budgeting is valid. It is foundational for creating wealth. It can help you capture excess income for savings, investment or to pay off debt.

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blog postRoger WhitneyFebruary 17, 2014budgeting
A Different Kind of Wealth: How to Build Quality Relationships
A Different Kind of Wealth: How to Build Quality Relationships

When we bring out the best in ourselves, we bring out the best in others. Last week, a friend died of cancer. When you reach your 40's, these things start to happen.

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blog postRoger WhitneyFebruary 3, 2014relationships, John Sowada
Stop Reading Stock Market Forecasts and Learn to Invest Wisely
Stop Reading Stock Market Forecasts and Learn to Invest Wisely

When the stock market plunged in 2008, it scared a lot of people. Since then these same people have been looking around every corner for the next stock market drop. That's one reason stock market forecasts are so popular.  And it's usually the most extreme forecasts that get the most attention.

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blog postRoger WhitneyJanuary 30, 2014stock market
How to Build Your Net Worth
How to Build Your Net Worth

Simply put, net worth is what you get when you subtract your liabilities (what you owe) from your assets (what you own).

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blog postRoger WhitneyJanuary 21, 2014net worth
Have You Shared Your ICE Plan with Anyone?
Have You Shared Your ICE Plan with Anyone?

If your loved ones needed to act on your behalf today, could they? Do you have an emergency preparedness plan in place?

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blog postRoger WhitneyJanuary 15, 2014ICE
How to Balance Your Balance Sheet
How to Balance Your Balance Sheet

If you want to make smarter financial decisions, you cannot ignore the emergency fund on your balance sheet.

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blog postRoger WhitneyJanuary 14, 2014balance sheet
Preparing to Sell Your Business
Preparing to Sell Your Business

For many of our clients at WWK Wealth Advisors, an integral part of their retirement plan includes the sale of their business. Today, there are far more buyers than sellers looking for quality businesses. In my video interview with Layne Kasper of Kasper & Associates (K&A), he outlines four simple preparatory steps to take before you sell your business.

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blog postRoger WhitneyJanuary 7, 2014sell your business
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