For our final episode we thought we’d leave you with some of our favorite tips from the last 46+ episodes. (Nearly 3 years!) For show notes and resources visit: http://www.getfinancialfinesse.org/?p=2270

Your Money Minute by Financial Finesse

Episode 46: The Best of Your Money Minute(December 1, 2011)

In this month's show: In our final installment of Extreme Retirement Planning, Jonathan shares his 4 tips to saving even when you have to spend money. For show notes and resources visit: http://www.getfinancialfinesse.org/?p=2262

Episode 45: Extreme Retirement Planning Part 3: 4 Keys to Saving While Spending(November 1, 2011)

In this month's show: Nancy continues her discussion with Extreme Saver, Jonathan Fogel. He offers tips on how he's able to save up to 75% of his salary. For show notes and resources visit: http://www.getfinancialfinesse.org/?p=2255

Episode 44: Extreme Retirement Planning Part 2: Tips for Extreme Saving (October 1, 2011)

In this month's show: The average U.S. personal savings rate sits at around 5% of income. Is it possible, then, to somehow save 75% of your income? Jonathan Fogel seems to think so, and in this first part of the interview he shares why and how he's able to do it. He talks about what you'll be getting later in life (time and freedom) by giving up some of things now (material things). This concept applies, at different degrees, to everyone who is saving, or thinking about saving, for their retirement. For show notes and resources visit: http://www.getfinancialfinesse.org/?p=2251

Episode 43: Extreme Retirement Planning (September 1, 2011)

In this month's show: Nancy and Alan discuss five things pre-retirees should consider to help them make a successful transition from working life into retirement. For show notes and resources visit: http://www.getfinancialfinesse.org/?p=2248

Episode 42: 5 Tips for a More Fulfilling Retirement (August 1, 2011)

In this month's show: The final part of Nancy's and Kathy's discussion about 3 important things the average person needs to know about investing for retirement. Don't get caught up in fear or greed or let magical thinking get in the way of normal, reasonable decision making and planning. And, don't forget to listen to episodes 39 and 40 for parts 1 and 2 of this series if you haven't done so already. For show notes and resources visit: http://www.getfinancialfinesse.org/?p=2220

Episode 41: Investing for Retirement: The 3 Things You Really Need to Know (part 3 of 3)(July 1, 2011)

In this month's show: Kathy explains that fees also come with a double whammy, the "lost opportunity" cost of the fees paid--because you could have invested the money instead! Here is an example: You have $90,000 invested and add your annual contribution of $10,000 over 20 years using a 9% rate of return with management fees of 2.2% per year. Verdict? You'd have over $267,000 less in the high fee account than in an index fund with the same return and fees of only 0.2% per year. For show notes and resources visit: http://www.getfinancialfinesse.org/?p=2220

Episode 40: Investing for Retirement: The 3 Things You Really Need to Know (part 2 of 3)(June 1, 2011)

In this month's show: Nancy and syndicated personal finance columnist Kathy Kristof discuss the 3 most important things the average person needs to know about investing for retirement--beginning with knowing your purpose for investing. For show notes and resources visit: http://www.getfinancialfinesse.org/?p=2220

Episode 39: Investing for Retirement: The 3 Things You Really Need to Know (part 1)(May 1, 2011)

In this month's show: Teaching kids about money at an early age helps ensure that they'll learn the right habits so they don’t make avoidable mistakes that could be disastrous when they’re adults. Mary explains how to teach kids to develop good habits to save, spend and share their money. For show notes and resources visit: http://www.getfinancialfinesse.org/?p=2213

Episode 38: 3 Things Every Parent Should Teach Their Kids about Good Money Habits (April 1, 2011)

These days, the Internet is probably the first place people look when searching for a home to purchase. Author and real estate expert Ilyce Glink (ThinkGlink.com) gives us some important dos and don’ts for using the Internet while shopping for and checking out a home. For show notes and resources visit: http://www.getfinancialfinesse.org/?p=2203

Episode 37: Dos and Don'ts for Using the Internet in Home Buying (March 1, 2011)

Guest Jeff Klusek shares his unique perspective, as a recent graduate and financial expert, on ways to pay for college and keep from starting your working life with more debt than you may be able to handle. For show notes and resources visit: http://www.getfinancialfinesse.org/?p=2191

Episode 36: Smart Strategies to Get a College Degree without Going Broke (February 1, 2011)

Why are we all so financially illiterate? One reason may be that financial education has not kept up with the pace of increasing financial complexities. In this month’s episode Dr. Lusardi discusses the state of financial literacy in America and suggests some ways that we can all become more financially capable. For show notes and resources visit: http://www.getfinancialfinesse.org/?p=2164

Episode 35: A Growing Threat of Financial Illiteracy in America (January 1, 2011)

Danielle Aguiar shares an experience about how her son delayed making a major purchase for himself, which set him up to make the best buying decision possible. She also shares a tip to teach your own kids about delaying gratification for their benefit. For show notes and resources visit: http://www.getfinancialfinesse.org/?p=2125

Episode 34: Delayed Gratification Can Be a Money Saving Technique (December 1, 2010)

If you’ve seen the ads on TV about selling your gold for cash then you know how enticing it sounds, but are you really getting your money’s worth? This month, Garrett Jay outlines five simple steps to determine what your gold may really be worth and a few considerations you should think about so you can get the best deal. For show notes and resources visit: http://www.getfinancialfinesse.org/?p=2074

Episode 33: 5 Simple Steps to Sell Your Gold for Extra Cash (November 1, 2010)

In this month's show: Jeff Kosola joins us again to share some cash management tips and ways to save money on everyday things. For show notes and resources visit: http://www.getfinancialfinesse.org/?p=1969

Episode 32: Simple Money Saving Tips (October 1, 2010)

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