Preparing for education beyond high school has become a struggle between increasing costs and student competition. How can your child optimize their chances of entering and affording their dream school? In this episode, Michael Labos dives into college planning, starting from the early financial strategies to the benefits of different application periods to increase your … Continue reading How To Find, And Afford, Your Dream School (Ep.19) →
Oct 24, 2022
24 min
When choosing a credit card, what do you look for? Interest rates, miles or cash back? Or do you choose a company you are familiar with? In this episode, Michael Labos dives into the world of credit card choices, revealing the additional benefits gained by choosing the right credit card for the right purchase and … Continue reading Maximizing Your Credit Card Benefits Ep. 18 →
Oct 11, 2022
27 min
After your death, life insurance provides your beneficiaries with financial security. Or does it? In this episode, Michael Labos shares why the government’s lack of love for life insurance makes him love using it in financial planning. He dives into how governments view life insurance, how to avoid its pitfalls and create a plan for … Continue reading Why You Should Love Life Insurance (Ep.17) →
Sep 26, 2022
22 min
A traditional portfolio has 60% stocks and 40% bonds to balance the ups and downs of the market. But how can you increase your returns when stocks and bonds are down? In this episode, Michael Labos shares his knowledge on stocks and bonds within portfolio division and the alternatives to boost a portfolio when the … Continue reading Is The 60/40 Portfolio Dead? →
Sep 9, 2022
21 min
It’s hard to know where to start when creating a financial plan. You have so many options, and it’s tough to know which one is right for you. You’re not alone in this struggle. In this episode, Michael Labos explains how to stop putting off your finances and start thinking about them instead. Michael shares … Continue reading 10 Steps to Start Taking Control of Your Finances (Ep.15) →
Aug 26, 2022
19 min
When scrolling through Facebook, you may have seen posts for GoFundMe’s asking for money to cover anything from charities to surgeries. Overreliance on these types of financing has created what can be called ‘The GoFundMe Dilemma’. In this episode, Michael Labos dives into the unfortunate connection between GoFundMe fundraising and financial planning, the downsides to … Continue reading The GoFundMe Dilemma (Ep.14) →
Aug 12, 2022
22 min
In financial planning, no one knows everything. But specialized advisors provide a focus for your specific situation. In this episode, Michael Labos is joined by Evon Mendrin, founder of Optometry Wealth Advisors and host of The Optometry Money Podcast. Together, they unpack the role of specialized financial advisors within the financial services industry as well … Continue reading The Power of Working Alongside Niche Advisors with Evon Mendrin (Ep. 13) →
Jul 29, 2022
28 min
There are always questions asked upon learning someone’s profession. What about you? What are you getting asked? Now, what about financial advisors. Are you wondering about the top questions they are getting asked? In this episode, Michael Labos shares some of the questions people ask when finding out about his profession as a financial advisor. … Continue reading Here are the Top 5 Questions Financial Advisors are Getting Asked (Ep.12) →
Jul 11, 2022
31 min
It’s no secret that bear markets can be terrifying. However, with effective strategies and knowledge, there are hidden opportunities. In this episode, Michael Labos dives into how Gen Xers can increase their investment confidence during a bear market. He reveals how long bear markets last, why they aren’t as scary as many believe, and the … Continue reading Here’s How To Thrive In a Bear Market (Ep.11) →
Jun 27, 2022
29 min
Having a driver’s license means freedom of exploring without relying on family and friends. However, a driver’s license also leads to fear and uncertainty around insurance premiums. In this episode, Micheal Labos is joined by Tim Rogers, president and owner of Rogers Driving School. Tim shares tips of the trade for new drivers and teens … Continue reading Ensuring The Future of Drivers with Tim Rogers (Ep.10) →
May 16, 2022
35 min
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