Get, Grow, & Keep Your Money Right
Jarmar Dupas aka The Money Misfit
It’s been real! Season 7 has come to an end with a bang as we hit and celebrate 100 episodes… With all this excitment and joy I need to make an announcement about a hard decision that had to be made that I hope you can forgive me for. Listen in and comment below.
Keep your head down and work hard is a mantra repeated by many. The truth is keeping your head down and working hard is not enough. In fact, it’s one of the worst piece of advise you could ever receive. In episode 99, we break down the 5 ways working hard keeps us broke.
You may have been hearing a lot over the past few weeks, or months, or years about the Federal Reserve Bank raising rates. In this episode, 98, we discuss who the Fed is, how these rates effect us, and hopefully give you a complete understanding what all this means for you!
I love talking to other Misfits because I’m always challenged and inspired with new ideas and philosophies I want to share with you. Today, we tackle the long lived misunderstanding of thinking we get paid by the hour. It’s one of those little half truths that we’ve been taught but today I want to shed ... Listen NowPSA: No One Gets Paid By The Hour
While this show is ALL about financial independence this episode is about the game plan to getting you from ZERO to real independence. While most financial folk will continue to push the traditional hope and spray techniques we take a different approach. An approach that gets you results in more like 10 years instead of ... Listen NowFrom Zero to Financial Independence
If you’ve never heard of the Marshmallow Test you’re in for a treat… (see what I did just there?) If you have heard of it you should know that the test itself has come under some scrutiny in recent years. Either way, there’s some goodness in all this that we can soak up and ensure ... Listen NowThe Marshmallow Test – How To Ensure Your Child’s Financial Success
We’ve been talking a lot about the kids lately but in this episode, we ask about Numero Uno… YOU! As leaders and parents we’re constantly on the look out for someone else… concerned about their well being… but today we put the focus back on where it probably should be… Let’s Get It!
We continue with the topic of kids and money but with a twist. I have been under the weather and my voice has suffered for it. So today, I bring you a special audio treat from a man who ran a $10,000 experiment on his kids and shares what he has learned and how it ties ... Listen NowWhen Money Isn’t Real
If you’ve ever wanted to know how to leave your children generational wealth that lasts, like the Rockefellers, this is the episode for you. You may have on your mind how to leave an inheritance but today we explore the difference leaving a “legacy” can make.
My kids don’t have a savings jar and for good reasons. Last week we talked about the 3G system and this week we discuss why there is no “SAVINGS” bucket included in the mix. Episode 91 Timestamps: First Time Tuning In? [1:27] Where’s The Savings Jar? [2:56] Defining Savings [3:32] Reason 2 [5:31] Reason 3 ... Listen NowWhy I Don’t Recommend Savings Jars For Kids
Should we be giving our children allowances? How do you make sure they don’t grow up spoiled and entitled? What if you don’t have any money yourself? In this episode, we dig in on the mechanics of how to teach your kids to manage money. This is the simplest and most effective method that I ... Listen NowIntro To 3g & How We Teach Our Kids To Manage Money For True Wealth
It’s rare that I come across an adult who felt they got the financial education they needed as a child. I think we can change that narrative… Today, in episode 89, we talk about kids and money. What are the challenges they’ll face with the rise of technology and the ease of making purchases? Plus ... Listen NowEvery Child Over 5 Should Be Taught This About Money
We’re baaaaaaaaack! It’s been long enough and and feels good to be back. In the episode we discuss what the Misfits have been up to the last month or so and what to expect moving forward in this 7th season of The Get Your Money Right Podcast!
Like all seasons before it, this one, too, must come to an end. In this finale episode, we recap the highlights, talk about what we got planned for the break, and exciting things to come for next season!
One of the most polarizing debates in the personal finance world is the whole life vs term life insurance one. It also happens to be one of my favorite subjects to tackle because I like to crack open these types of controversies and show people just how silly they sound making their argument either. So ... Listen NowWhole Life VS Term Life Insurance
If your bank account is looking thin and you’re looking for a cure this disease then you want to hear about how to cure it. In this 85th episode, we go over the 7 cures for a lean purse according The Richest Man In Babylon. Enjoy!
We wrap up Black History Month discussing “Black Fortunes: The Story of the First 6 African Americans Who Escaped Slavery and Became Millionaires” with author Shomari Wills. This is a great conversation full of insights and thoughts on the challenges these people faced and impacts they leave on our lives even until this day. ... Listen NowBlack History Month: Phenomenal Stories of America’s First Black Millionaires with Author Shomari Wills
We continue Black History Month with an interesting look at stories of former slaves that were able to buy their own freedom. Then of course we relate it today and draw the parallels on how we can and should be working to purchase our own freedom now! In this 38 minute episode: Black History Month ... Listen NowBlack History Month: Interesting Stories of How Slaves Purchased Their Freedom and Why You Should Too!
We kick off Black History Month with a candid discussion about the difference between being at fault and being responsible. This episode was inspired by a video post from Will Smith and you’ll be able to his is exact words here. In this 22 minute episode: Will Smith in his own words [3:38] What ... Listen NowBlack History Month: Fault vs Responsibility
Trump & The Republicans got their tax plan passed and as of today is now law. Will it be as good as they hope? Is it as bad as the Democrats claim it be? The real question is what does it mean for you? In this episode, we cover the main changes and discover that ... Listen NowNew Tax Law Changes & What It Means For You
Ever wonder how they comes up with your tax bill? What tax brackets really mean? What about where refunds come from? In this episode, we lay out the real on how taxes work. The difference between deductions and credits. How to pay as little as possible and more… In this 56 minutes episode: 3 ... Listen NowYour Taxes Explained In Plain English
Ever wonder how the Civil Rights Movement was financed? Who keept the lights on at Dr. King’s home? Who fed and clothed all these people marching? Who paid the bails for the countless number of arrest made during that time? In episode 78, we discuss the role money played in the movement and how it’s ... Listen NowThe Cost Of A Dream: The Role Money Played For Dr. Martin Luther King In The Civil Rights Movement
One week into the New Year things are usually good for goals and resolutions but do they ever last? This week, we discuss the missing ingredient to goals that often leave them short of their intended glory. This is a secret that achievers know and understand well. That secret will now be yours after today... Enjoy!
Season 6 kicks off with a 2017 recap, announcements, and an important question as we start the New Year! I’m a strong believer that the right answers are only revealed by asking the right questions and in the episode, we ask THE most important question when it comes to you and your money… Happy New ... Listen NowWill 2018 Be The Year You Get Your Money Right?
[This ReUp is a rebroadcast of our most important and popular episodes] There are things that the rich teach their kids about money that the poor and middle class do not. In this episode, I introduce you to the book that broke the back on my old way of thinking about money. If you never listen ... Listen Now[ReUp] Lessons From A Rich Dad
[This ReUp is a rebroadcast of our most important and popular episodes] Handling fluctuation income is always a challenge. Especially if you do money the traditional ways. In this episode, we lay out a solid game plan that will eliminate the typical headaches caused by irregular paychecks. Click or Visit Link Below For Original Show Notes: ... Listen Now[ReUp] How To Safely Handle Fluctuating Income
[This ReUp is a rebroadcast of our most important and popular episodes] This storm was crazy… I’ve been in Houston all my life but I have never seen anything like it There were so many lessons learned from going through this so it was hard to narrow it down… but these are lessons, not only ... Listen Now[ReUp] 5 Critical, Yet Little Known, Lessons from Hurricane Harvey
Clearly the shortest but arguably just as impactful as the best of them Season 5 comes to an end. In this episode we recap this season that started with delays and disaster but ends with an episode sure to inform and inspire you to finish 2017 so strong that 2018 has no choice but to ... Listen NowSeason 5 Finale: It’s Not Too Late To Finish Strong
In this final episode of the home buying series, we answer the question… “With all the technology and information at hand do we really need a real estate agent?”. This is sure to be one that’ll get people talking… especially the agents… Enjoy! In this 27 minute episode: What is the role of the real ... Listen NowDo You Really Need A Real Estate Agent?
Qualifying for the right mortgage can often feel like a shot in the dark. In episode 73, we talk about how to not only get approved for one but for the best ones. If you’re looking to buy a home or refinance an existing one this episode will provide some useful insight on how to ... Listen NowHow To Get Approved For The Best Mortgages Every Time
The home buying process is often glorified on TV. They make it look easy and while, obviously, not impossible there are a lot of thing I wish I would known or been aware of prior to buying our home. Don’t get me wrong… I would have bought a home anyway but maybe these lessons will ... Listen Now7 Things I Wish I Would Have Known Before Buying A House
When it comes to danger it seems like not even Dark Wing Duck can hold a stick up to credit cards. These things, if mismanaged, can wreak havoc on your finances but if tamed and use right there are a lot of perks. Today we dig into how to use them the smart and safe ... Listen NowHow We Use Credit Cards the Smart and Safe Way
Several months ago we had the biggest public data breach on record from Equifax. I know what it’s like to have your identity stolen, It sucks! But if you think freezing your credit will protect you I’ve got news to share with you. In this episode 70, we talk about the impact this data breach ... Listen NowEquifax Data Breach…What They Won’t Tell You
This storm was crazy… I’ve been in Houston all my life but I have never seen anything like it There were so many lessons learned from going through this so it was hard to narrow it down… but these are lessons, not only for your money but for life and well being that will save ... Listen Now5 Critical Lessons from Hurricane Harvey
We return after a longer than usual season break to bring the intro of what promises to be a short but impactful season 5 of the Get Your Money Right Podcast. It feels like it’s been forever and I’ve got stories to tell! In this episode, you get a taste of how the past 2 ... Listen NowIntro to Season 5 – After A Disaster
It’s been another fun and productive season and like all good, it must come to an end. In this wrap-up episode, we run through the highlights of season 4 and discuss topics worth revisiting. And of course, a season finale would be incomplete without exciting announcements about what’s to come. I’m looking forward to hearing ... Listen NowSeason 4 Finale
Paying off your debt too soon can be dangerous. In episode 66, we discuss 7 things you must do before paying off your debt… Enjoy! In this 36 minute episode we discuss: 7 things you must do before paying off your debt How paying off debt too soon can be dangerous and much much more… ... Listen NowDon’t Pay Off Debt…Yet – 7 things you must do before paying off your debt
Enjoy! In this 35 minute episode we discuss: How to count the total costs and much much more… Listen to Get Your Money Right below… The Show Links Join The Misfits Facebook Group Rate & Review on Apple Podcast Rate & Review on Stitcher
In Episode 64, We break down line by line the many lessons Jay Z brings in his newest album [4:44]…Enjoy! Introducing The Brand New FB Community! Click To Join The Money Misfits Facebook Group In this 45 minute episode we discuss: [2:30] Intro to the Album [4:35] How Jay-Z went platinum in 1 week and ... Listen NowJay Z – 4:44 Album Breaks Down How To Get Your Money Right
Last year we declared our own financial independence… This year we get crystal clear about what financial independence is how to get there…Enjoy! In this 23 minute episode we discuss: What is financial independence? How do you know when you’ve gotten there? How do we get to it? When paying cash costs you money… ... Listen NowDefining Financial Independence
Can You believe it? 2017 is at its halfway point! In this episode, we talk about those resolutions and provide a checklist of what to go over at the halfway mark to make sure you go into the second half strong… Enjoy! In this 37 minute episode we discuss: How to revisit New Year’s resolutions ... Listen Now2017 Mid-Year Check Up!
Who doesn’t love to consume? I know I do… but is this mindset costing us everything we say we truly and really want? And what’s the alternative? In episode 61, we explore the major differences between the producer and the consumer mindset… Enjoy! In this 36 minute episode we discuss: Producer vs Consumer This takes ... Listen NowThe Consumer vs The Producer
If you’re anything like me your mind is all over the place and it’s easy to get distracted financially and otherwise. In the episode, we tackle how to reign that in to get focused and stay focused on your financial goals… Let’s Get It! In this 35 minute episode we discuss: Definition of Money. Money ... Listen NowWhat Is Money, Anyway?
If you’re anything like me your mind is all over the place and it’s easy to get distracted financially and otherwise. In the episode, we tackle how to reign that in to get focused and stay focused on your financial goals… Let’s Get It! In this 39 minute episode we discuss: Recap of the Strangest ... Listen NowHow To Focus The Distracted Mind
The Strangest Secret, once you understand it, is THE key to success (and failure). After today this secret will belong to you and yours to do what you will. I encourage you to listen to this one over and over and over and over again… Let’s Get It! In this 42 minute episode we discuss: ... Listen NowThe Strangest Secret In The World
Handling fluctuation income is always a challenge. Especially if you do money the traditional ways. In this episode, we lay out a solid game plan that will eliminate the typical headaches caused by irregular paychecks. In this 34 minute episode we discuss: Another amazing iTunes review by TheDaddyMemoirs! How fluctuating incomes can be tamed. 6 ... Listen NowHow To Safely Handle Fluctuating Income
Had bad luck with credit or no credit at all? In this episode, I discuss 6 quick and risk-free tricks to help you recover from bad credit mishaps or establish credit if you have none and can’t get any. This is a specialty of mine because I’ve been there! We also introduce a new Q&A segment ... Listen Now6 Misfit Tips to Rebuild from Bad Credit Mistakes
Here’s the bottom line… There is only one primary reason to buy purchase insurance and you can probably guess that no one has ever told you the real reason but you know me… In episode 55 it gets laid out in the simplest way I now how. This ain’t a sexy topic but knowing this ... Listen NowWhy Do We Buy Insurance In The First Place?
We’re back for another season and this episode we make some BIG announcements and lay out what to expect moving forward for Season 4! Introducing The Brand New FB Community! Click To Join The Money Misfits Facebook Group In this 23 minute episode we discuss: The new edition to the Misfit Family The brand ... Listen NowIntro to Season 4
Another great one in the books! Season 3 proved to be the most popular than the previous two and that growth is because of you! So THANK YOU! In this finale episode, we wrap up the season with highlights from the season and we also talk about what’s to come moving forward… Let’s get it! The ... Listen NowSeason 3 Finale!