Break The Money Curse

Drew and D$ debate why some people struggle to improve their financial position.

Drew & D$ share some learnings from Financial guru Suze Orman.

Drew and D$ share some tips to get your finances in order as we approach the new year. We share ideas including: Financial fast Updated budget 401k review Using Flexible Savings Accounts Tax Planning Whats D$ Loving: Southwest Rapid Rewards and Credit Card Drews Stock Pick: VOO

Drew & D$ break down the pros and cons of buying vs. renting. Whats D$ Loving: Redfin Mortgage Calculator Drews stock pick: SWAN

Drew and D$ discuss ways to reduce your tax liability. Topics discussed include: Retirement Accounts Health Savings Accounts Business Deductions Home Office Deduction Higher Education Credit Earned Income Credit Deduct Private Mortgage Insurance Charitable Donations Donating Stocks Whats D$ Loving: Pocket Watching with JT on YouTube Drews Stock Pick: QQQ ETF

Drew and D$ get some advice from Twitter LLC. We also share some potential laws that could hit your pockets. We also break down our investment strategies. What's D$ loving? Hungry Bull App. Drew's Stock Pick: LEVI D$ Stock Pick: DISCK --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Drew & D$ break down the Spectrum of wealth and the mental challenges you wrestle with at various stages of life, as your financial position changes. Whats D$ Loving? The Physiology of Money by Morgan Housel Drews stock Pick: KRTX (Karuna Therapeutic)

Drew & D$ discuss how we can make Christmas special without breaking the bank. We discuss "Buy now pay later" programs and layaway. We also answer listener questions regarding, compensation, investing, debt, mortgages, and budgeting. Whats D$ Loving? YNAB - You Need a Budget Drew's stock pick: GRWG- GrowGeneration Corp.

Drew & D$ break down some ways you can cut some expenses from your lifestyle. Some of these ideas include: Working out at home Cutting the Cord Ways to lower your cell phone bill & Internet service Car Notes Shopping your auto insurance Couponing Credit Card Hacking Shopping Refurbished Buying in bulk Waiting before making a purchase Drinking water and brewing your own coffee Meal Prep Energy saving tips Drew's stock pick: CMPS- Compass Pathways

Drew and D$ break down what predatory lending is and why you should avoid certain lenders. We share: Signs to look out for to spot predatory lenders Examples of what can happen as a result of predatory lending Alternatives to predatory lenders Drews stock pick: AER AerCap Holdings

Drew and D$ break down the secret sauce to becoming a millionaire. We also share what not do do! Topics discussed include: Avoiding debt Buying cars and keep them long term Emergency Funds Investing Employer benefits Tax Deductions Saving for College Overspending Toxic Relationships Negative self talk Whats D$ Loving? Accountability & the book “The Millionaire Next Door” by Thomas J. Stanley Drew's stock pick: LIZI

Drew and D$ break down how to get started investing. Topics discussed include: How to get started with investing Types of investment accounts 401K's Roth and Traditional IRA's Brokerage Accounts ETF's How to pick stocks Drew's stock pick: LEVI What's D$ Loving? "The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results" by Gary Keller

Drew & D$ talk through some of the most commonly offered employer benefits, and how to work through the open enrollment process. Topics discussed include: 401K Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance HSA - Health Savings Accounts FSA - Flexible Spending Accounts Drew's Stock Pick: AER AerCap Holdings What's D$ Loving? The Go Giver by Bob Burg

D$ and Drew break down some of Dave Ramsey's philosophies and whether we agree they are the best strategies to build wealth. Topics discussed include: Pay off Debt 401K Credit scores Mutual Funds Investing Emergency Funds Credit Card Debt Financial Advisors Real Estate What's D$ Loving?  Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill  Drew's Stock Pick: GRWG- GrowGeneration Corp.

Drew & D$ discuss finances in relationships.  Should men always pay for dates? When is the right time to discuss finances in a new relationship? How do you split the bills? The cost of divorce Financial benefits of marriage Drews stock pick?  VOO ETF

Drew and D$ break down some of the COVID pandemic benefits that can help you get ahead financially. Topics discussed include: PPP Loans Student Loan Forbearance Rental Assistance- Up to $25, 000 Emergency Broadband Relief- Up to $50 a month for WiFi Funeral Assistance- Up to $9000 Child Tax Credit Healthcare Savings What's D$ Loving? Check out "Pocket Watching with JT". Drew's stock pick? ZIP- ZipRecruiter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Drew and D$ break down the advantages and drawbacks of destination weddings. We also recap the status of the stock market and also kinda / maybe share a stock pick of the week.

Drew and D$ break down some new travel trends. Is it a good idea to finance a vacation? We also compare TSA Pre-check, CLEAR and Global Entry. Also, are value airlines like Spirit and Frontier worth it? Should you get travel insurance? Should you buy extended warranties?

Drew and D$ Break down some of the most common financial pitfalls and how to avoid them: Not having an emergency fund. ...  Paying off the wrong debt first. ...  Missing out on employer matching contributions/Waiting to invest  Allowing 'lifestyle creep' to occur./Over-spending  Running with Expensive Friends  Neglecting to make a will  Not having enough insurance  Marrying the wrong person  Buying too much house  Not working to maximize your career

Drew & D$ break down how to plan for your family and finances. We explore topics such as: teaching kids how to budget through allowance, college savings account benefits, 401k, retirement planning, life insurance and death planning.

Drew and D$ run down some changes the Biden administration is planning to make that could impact your pockets. We also discuss how we index funds could keep your portfolio safe as businesses evolve. We talk about the importance of finding a job that will provide work-life balance, delayed gratification and answer listener questions on taxes, paying off debt and emergency funds!

D$ and Drew break down how you can take vacations for free. #CREDIT CARD HACKING, #AIRLINE POINTS We also discuss the impact of politics on finances. Drew's stock pick: MSFT

D$ and Drew shoot the sh***. We give our take on current events, Scroll our IG feed and respond to listener questions. Topics we explore include: Smoking 420 and stocks, investing, 401K, PPP loans, DOGE Coin / Crypto and House Hacking. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

D$ and Drew finishes off the conversation on how the wealth gap has costed America $16 Trillion over the last 2 decades!  This episode will break down some things Black Americans can do to close the gap in building wealth through education!  We break down:   The benefits of going to college vs trade schools How to pay for college? Our concerns over student load debt What's D$ Loving? Credit Card Hacking    Drews stock pick? RBLX (Roblox)  Rate us 5 stars and subscribe to get alerts on new content!    Follow us at breakthemoneycurse on IG --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

D$ and Drew continue the conversation on how the wealth gap has costed America $16 Trillion over the last 2 decades! This episode will break down some things Black Americans can do to close the gap in building wealth through housing hacking! We break down: The history of Red lining Predatory lending Home price disparities in black areas compared to white areas How to grow your wealth through House Hacking We also answer a listener question about buying a home or not What's D$ Loving? Pro Bono Financial Planner Drews stock pick? GOLD (Barick Gold) Rate us 5 stars and subscribe to get alerts on new content! Follow us at breakthemoneycurse on IG Check out the best realtor in Chicago - Naja Morris --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

D$ and Drew break down how the wealth gap has costed America $16 Trillion over the last 2 decades!  This episode will break down some things Black Americans can do to close the gap in wages and jobs!  We break down:  The residual impacts of slavery  The impact of Policing and voter restrictions  How to grow your income and the wage gap  Implicit and unconscious Bias  How to Land a job Negotiation tactics  We also answer a listener question about their job offer What's D$ Loving? Ladder life insurance at ladderlife.com  Drews stock pick? VFF (VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL)  Rate us 5 stars and subscribe to get alerts on new content!  Follow us at breakthemoneycurse on IG --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Drew and D$ break down some popular "get rich quick" schemes and companies such as ”Multi-Level Marketing” and Pyramid. Enjoying the podcast? Rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Follow us on IG: breakthemoneycurse --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Take a listen as we share thoughts and advice on how to get a greater return out of you stimulus checks and tax refunds! We also answer some listener questions and provide guidance on some tough financial scenarios.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Learn some of the advantages and pitfalls of becoming an entrepreneur vs working a typical 9-5. Follow us on IG: breakthemoneycurse Loving this podcast? Rate us 5 stars and Subscribe --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join us as we discuss how to get going with a budget and how to recover when you fall off the bus! IG: breakthemoneycurse What's D$ Loving this week? Ric Edelman Show Check out M1 Finance - https://m1.finance/gfXA7tXrBrfN Loving this podcast? Rate us 5 stars and subscribe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join us as we explore some of those habits that keep us stuck in poor financial habits. Drew & D$ will drop some nuggets on how they're overcoming the broke mindset.   IG: breakthemoneycurse  What's D$ Loving this week? Check out M1 Finance - https://m1.finance/gfXA7tXrBrfN Loving this podcast? Rate us 5 stars and subscribe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Learn some quick tips and tricks to get your credit going in a better direction. Follow us on IG: breakthemoneycurse --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app