Thanks Matt for broadening my horizon a little bit. I think of mindfulness as one of 3 levers we can pull to improve client outcomes and it was great to talk about mindfulness as an important lever that could also lead to change within the industry. It’s a small movement at best, but an important

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The question us advisors should ask ourselves is, “What are the levers we can pull to support better financial outcomes?” When an advisor says “better investment performance,” they are either very naïve, or they are lying. We would say that they are stuck in a “prediction” narrative that attracts clients, but doesn’t actually work. A

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Our career is a huge part of life. However landing one might not be easy, and it is imperative to know what you want from life and how you will achieve it. Today, we are talking with Nicole Williams, Course Manager at Mindful Money, who explains the importance of committing to a career that strongly resonates

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Money is powerful. While this is true, many of us do not like to talk about it. However, it is imperative to know your finances and get help when needed. Today, we are talking with vice president John Madden from Mindful Money, who explains the importance of being aware of your financial situation, not fantasizing

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Reed, thanks for the trip down memory lane. It’s kind of amazing that after 20-30 podcasts no one has gotten this specific about the lessons I learned about money as a kid. From selling bubblegum in grade school, to underpricing the chicken coop project, to door-to-door fundraising… I learned lots of financial lessons as a child. Thanks

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Karen and I talked for a full hour before this interview and I’m sure we could have easily talked for another hour after. We spent a lot of time on the 3 topics that interest us both: wealth creation in an unequal world; how to build a financial life rooted in our values; and our

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Mortgage rates have fallen to historical lows (in the range of 2.0-3.0%), which has encouraged people to buy homes or refinance their current mortgages. A big decision-making point in doing so is whether to get a 15- or 30-year mortgage. We’d like to share a little bit of our thought process when it comes to

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It was bound to happen, I finally spoke with someone who made a similar discovery – and commitment – upon realizing how far they let themselves slip. Gary and I have parallel stories about recapturing our health. Gary, thanks for helping me remember Ernie Guzman. I think without his support during my second year in

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Money is powerful. It affects all areas of our lives. Not only that, but human nature puts us at risk of making irrational financial choices. Today we are talking with Event Coordinator Sara Witt from Mindful Money who explains the importance of taking risks, being aware of our spending, and why it’s important to face

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