In this episode KT discusses: ·     What travel might look like in 2020 ·     Staycations could be coming back ·     Gas prices are hitting once-in-a-decade lows          Key Takeaways: ·     Consider a road trip ·     The market always rebounds ·     Now might be the time to buy and enjoy the recovery Quote: “Everybody always says, every single time, ‘this time it’s different.’ After almost 30 years as an investor, what I’ll say to you is ‘no its not.’ Someday people will start eating out again and they’ll stop hoarding toilet paper. ” – KT If you are a successfully renting your home contact KT at kathleen@ktmoneymatters.com Click here to reach KT  See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TV Connect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/ Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money  Some theme music provided by Stay Positive by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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KT 131: Travel in 2020: Road Trip?

In this episode KT discusses: ·     Your financial “to do” list while stuck inside ·     How to take advantage of the tax delay ·     Details on the student loan deferment (if you qualify) Key Takeaways: ·     Understand if you are getting a credit or a refund for unused goods and services during the crisis ·     Things to take advantage of during this time (like cheap gas) ·     Hot COVID-19 and other scams making the rounds Quote: “Be smart. Be careful. Don’t get screwed. ” – KT   Click here to reach KT  See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TV Connect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/ Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money  Some theme music provided by Stay Positive by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KT 130: COVID-19 Deals, Steals & Scams

In this episode KT discusses: ·     How Fear is driving everything from the market to the grocery store ·     Strategies for those close to retirement or far away ·     Why you shouldn’t let fear rule Key Takeaways: ·     Advice for investors ·     Advice for homebuyers ·     Advice for car buyers Quote: “Fear is a funny thing. It causes people to do things that don’t make sense, just so they can feel like they control something. ” – KT   Click here to reach KT  See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TV Connect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/ Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money  Some theme music provided by Stay Positive by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KT 129: Fear and Financials

In this episode KT discusses: ·     How to interpret the market ·     FOMO: Fear of Missing Out ·     FOE: Fear of Everything Key Takeaways: ·     Strategies for all types of investors ·     The market always rebounds ·     Now might be the time to buy and enjoy the recovery Quote: “Everybody always says, every single time, ‘this time it’s different.’ After almost 30 years as an investor, what I’ll say to you is ‘no its not.’ Someday people will start eating out again and they’ll stop hoarding toilet paper. ” – KT If you are a successfully renting your home contact KT at kathleen@ktmoneymatters.com Click here to reach KT  See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TV Connect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/ Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money  Some theme music provided by Stay Positive by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KT 128: FOMO to FOE: What you need to know about the market

In this episode KT discusses: ·     How to turn your home into a vacation rental ·     Pros and cons of short-term rentals ·     The rental site learning curve Key Takeaways: ·     The hidden costs of renting ·     Know the tax laws in your area ·     The truth behind the reviews Quote: “(Guests) don’t expect (your rental) to be a hotel. They expect you to be immaculate and operational. If you’re not willing to do that, work harder at your day job. ” – KT If you are a successfully renting your home contact KT at kathleen@ktmoneymatters.com Click here to reach KT  See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TV Connect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/ Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money  Some theme music provided by Stay Positive by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

127: Renting your home for profit. What you need to know

In this episode KT discusses: ·     Booking a home vs. a hotel for your vacation ·     Pros and cons of services like Airbnb, Vrbo, FlipKey, etc. ·     KT’s vacation home rental horror story Key Takeaways: ·     One company owns two of the largest vacation rental companies ·     Do your research before renting ·     Last-minute rentals might get a deal, if you ask for it. Quote: “Booking houses is (these companies) gig. Customer service, not so much.” - KT Click here to reach KT  See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TV Connect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/ Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money  Some theme music provided by Stay Positive by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

126: Luxury Escapes? Vacation rental 101.

KT 125: Tiny Houses and Downsizing Air Date: 02/19/20 In this episode KT discusses: ·     How the McMansion trend turned into the tiny home trend ·     If tiny houses are better than trailers ·     Baby Boomers: the high cost of downsizing Key Takeaways: ·     The pros and cons of tiny house ownership ·     The rule you should use when considering buying a home of any size ·     Downsizing could be jumbo-sizing your Quote: “Consider rightsizing your housing to meet your income, not the other way around.” – KT Do you have a tiny house story? Contact KT here: https://ktsmoneymatters.com/contact/ Click here to reach KT  See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TV Connect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/ Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money  Some theme music provided by Stay Positive by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

125: Tiny Houses and Downsizing

In this episode KT discusses: ·     Changes in the Tax Laws ·     Why you could be paying too much for tax preparation ·     Taking the Standard Deduction vs. Itemizing Key Takeaways: ·     Free tax prep options ·     The hidden cost of a fast refund ·     Why your CPA may not be working as hard as before Quote: “This is your money. You worked hard all last year for it. If you’re due a tax return this is money you’ve overpaid the government, that they got to borrow for free all year. Don’t let anybody else take any more of it before you get to call it yours.” - KT Click here to reach KT  See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TV Connect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/ Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money  Some theme music provided by Stay Positive by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

124: Who's doing your taxes?

In this episode KT discusses: ·     What is a Stretch IRA ·     The Secure Act of 2019 ·     How this new law could effect you Key Takeaways: ·     How The Secure Act hurts savers ·     The retirement planning changes you need to make ·     Think about how your retirement could impact your children Quote: “What this really means is (the government) created a disadvantage for working and saving Americans over wealthy Americans who get to pass nearly the bulk of their entire estate tax free. ” – KT Click here to reach KT  See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TV Connect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/ Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

123: The Death of the Stretch IRA

If you want to hear the first discussion of “unicorn” companies, click here. In this episode KT discusses: ·     How unicorn companies are “the rookies” of Corporate America ·     The real risk of these IPOs ·     WeWork’s downfall as a cautionary tale Key Takeaways: ·     Only one of 2019's Unicorns is making money ·     What industries need to turn a profit in 2020 ·     The latest Unicorn buzz has parallels to the .com bubble of the late 1990s Quote: “Investors are getting a little bit more careful about understanding that companies have to have a path to profitability. ” – KT Click here to reach KT  See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TV Connect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/ Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

122: Unicorns Part 2 - The Return

In this episode KT discusses: ·     The “overconfidence” problem ·     The exchange-traded fund (ETF) advantage ·     Two types of investors: those with risk tolerance and those without Key Takeaways: ·     Most U.S. markets saw double-digit gains in 2019 ·     Don’t be nudged by somebody else’s investment ideas ·     The benefits of a “blended fund” Read the article that inspired this episode: https://www.barrons.com/articles/richard-thaler-stop-sabotaging-your-portfolio-51577993136 Quote: “You can’t pick (the market). All you can pick is your exposure to it and constantly manage that process. ” – KT Click here to reach KT  See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TV Connect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/ Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

121: Don’t get in the way of your portfolio’s success

In this episode KT discusses: ·     Thinking about retirement in your 50s ·     Retirement pre-planning ·     The “retirement paycheck” Key Takeaways: ·     The ups and downs of downsizing ·     The pros and cons of working longer ·     Consider debt in retirement Quote: “I see it all of the time. People thinking they’re going to retire and then they get closer. They can’t figure out what they’re going to do when they (retire) and they don’t like the idea of spending money so they stay (working). ” – KT Click here to reach KT  See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TV Connect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/ Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

120: The Retirement Glide

In this episode KT discusses: ·     Realtors vs. For Sale By Owner ·     The actual cost of a realtor ·     What you can do with the money you saved Key Takeaways: ·     5 steps to selling a home by yourself ·     25% of home sales are by owner ·     Pre, during and post-sale steps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

119: Financial Hacks: Selling Your Own Home

In this episode KT discusses: ·     The top New Year’s resolutions ·     People tend to have a haphazard approach to money ·     KT’s personal story of semi-retirement Key Takeaways: ·     Educate yourself, there are a lot of resources out there ·     The credit score myth ·     Savings and bill paying strategies  Click here to reach KT  See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TV Connect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/ Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

118: Happy New Year! Financial Resolutions

In this episode KT discusses: ·     Recurring income during retirement ·     The reality of people living longer ·     KT’s personal story of semi-retirement Key Takeaways: ·     11,000 Americans retire every day ·     30% of Americans spend retirement income on debt ·     19% of retirees work, money isn’t the only reason why Click here to reach KT  See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TV Connect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/ Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

117: Successful Retirement

Working with your investments, retirement, insurance, estate or tax planning or just dealing with everyday expenses- your money matters. Let KT Thomas help you make the most of it. This is Money Matters.