Marvin Knows Finances

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Marvin L Thomson, CFP® is the President/CEO of Great River Investments, LLC. Marvin has over 26 years of experience and his career has showcased a wide variety of responsibilities and knowledge. After graduating from Western Illinois University in 1994, he went to work for Horace Mann Insurance company as a multi-line insurance agent and registered representative in the Chicago western suburbs. After five years of working as an agent, he was promoted to Manager of the Northern Illinois Agency and was responsible for the sales goals, development and mentoring of agents in the designated territory. This Podcast is used to inform and motivate people about saving, earning, and learning about what to properly do with their MONEY!

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    Financial Markets Week in Review - September 9, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 7:34


    Join Marvin on this latest episode of his "Financial Markets Week in Review" podcast where he gives a recap of what happened in the financial world during the week of September 9 2022. Be sure to subscribe!

    Financial Markets Week in Review - September 2, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 9:09


    Join Marvin on this latest episode of his "Financial Markets Week in Review" podcast where he gives a recap of what happened in the financial world during the week of September 2, 2022. Be sure to subscribe!

    Financial Markets Week in Review - August 26, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 9:11


    Join Marvin on this latest episode of his "Financial Markets Week in Review" podcast where he gives a recap of what happened in the financial world during the week of August 26, 2022. Be sure to subscribe!

    Big Purchases

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 23:54


    On today's episode Marvin discusses "Big Purchases". Is there something you would like to purchase but have reservations? Join Marvin as he provides his advice that may be helpful prior to your next "big purchase". Be sure to subscribe!

    Financial Markets Week in Review – August 19, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 6:33


    Join Marvin on this latest episode of his "Financial Markets Week in Review" podcast where he gives a recap of what happened in the financial world over the past week. In this episode Marvin discusses financial matters during the week that ended August 19th, 2022. Be sure to subscribe!

    Week in Review - August 12th, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 8:53


    This is Marvin's first "Week in Review" podcast where he gives a recap of what happened in the financial world over the past week. In this episode Marvin discusses financial matters during the week that ended August 12th, 2022. Be sure to subscribe!

    Crop Insurance with Guest Shane Hunold, Hunold Insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 33:44


    On this episode of the Marvin Knows Finances podcast, Marvin discusses Crop Insurance with his special guest Shane Hunold of Hunold Insurance. They discuss some of the basics of crop insurance, as well as the cost benefits, private product advantages and disadvantages, acreage reporting and much more. Be sure to check out this special episode, and be sure to subscribe to the channel!

    Pitfalls for Investors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 25:50


    In today's episode of the Marvin Knows Finances podcast, Marvin and his guests dive into more of the psychology behind investing and discuss a recent article from Fidelity concerning "6 Pitfalls for Investors". Be sure to check out this podcast and some of the surprising reasons why people "do what they do" when it comes to investing (or not investing)!

    Clarity for the Current Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 19:57


    On the latest episode of the Marvin Knows Finances show, Marvin discusses the state of the current financial market, what has happened, what are some things that can be done during this time, and what you can do about it. Some topics include supply chain issues, Geo-political issues, commodity prices, and more! Be sure to check it out!

    Community Engagement Unit - Sgt. Chad Zahn Guest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 24:20


    Occasionally Marvin likes to jump off the financial topics and discuss fun ideas or local community happenings that he finds interesting. Join Marvin and his guest Sgt. Chad Zahn as they discuss a local community engagement program.

    Psychology of Money

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 29:32


    On this episode, Marvin discusses the "Psychology of Money", and dives into the beliefs and emotions, as well as the behavior behind the topic of money. We are all unique, and in order to get where you want to go in life, you may need to really dig into yourself to understand your emotions, beliefs, and behavior regarding money.

    Investing In Uncertain Times

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 31:59


    Join Marvin and his guests as he discusses this year's downturn in the market. What has caused this downturn? What should you do with your money? Marvin goes over the 5 rules of thumb for "Investing in Uncertain Times" in the latest episode of the "Marvin Knows Finances" show.

    Money & Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 18:21


    Money and relationships do not have to be complicated. As a matter of principle, it can be quite easy assuming you follow a few simple rules and ideas. Join Marvin as he discusses "Money & Relationships" in the latest podcast on the Marvin Knows Finances show.

    Generation Z - Kids & Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 17:21


    On this episode of the "Marvin Knows Finances Show", Marvin has a conversation with a group of high school students from the local high school to see what they are learning in school, as well as their thoughts on various financial topics.

    Elder Law & Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 30:03


    In this episode, Marvin Thomson, CFP® and his guests Mio Santiago (Attorney - Kozlowski Law Group) and Todd Sladky, CPA discuss "Elder Law & Care". Items discussed include protecting assets from abusers, preserving dignity, core planning documents needed, and much more. Be sure to subscribe!

    Estate Planning Basics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 34:29


    Marvin Thomson, CFP® and his guests Mio Santiago (Attorney - Kozlowski Law Group) and Todd Sladky, CPA discuss "Estate Planning Basics" on the latest episode of the Marvin Knows Finances show.

    Year-end Tax Planning Ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 22:17


    In this episode, Marvin Thomson, CFP® and his guests Todd Sladky, CPA, and Joe Jolin (Jolin Media) discuss "Year-end Tax Planning Ideas".Take this opportunity to learn about a few things you can do to help minimize your tax liabilities before the end of the year.Be sure to subscribe!

    Travel Ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 29:33


    Are you looking for ideas for you or your family's next travel adventure? Or, maybe you are near retirement and traveling may be of interest.Marvin Thomson, CFP® and his guests Todd Sladky, CPA, and Joe Jolin, from Jolin Media, change things up a little bit for this latest podcast and discuss "Travel Ideas".Be sure to subscribe!

    Donor Advised Funds

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 25:37


    Marvin Thomson, CFP® and his guests Todd Sladky, CPA, and Joe Jolin with Jolin Media discuss "Donor Advised Funds". Marvin discusses what donor advised funds are, what you can contribute, the tax deductions, and how to invest in a donor advised fund. Be sure to check out this podcast, as well as future podcasts by subscribing to the Marvin Knows Finances show.

    Annuities: Good or Bad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 29:18


    This week's podcast is titled “Annuities - Good or Bad?” Join Marvin Thomson, CFP® and his guests Todd Sladky, CPA and Joe Jolin with Jolin Media to learn more about annuities. The discussion includes: Types of annuitiesAnnuity concernsPotential annuity benefits Be sure to subscribe to the Marvin Knows Finances show so you don't miss out on any future episodes. www.greatriverinvestments.com Disclosure: Fixed Annuities are long term insurance contacts and there is a surrender charge imposed generally during the first 5 to 7 years that you own the annuity contract. Withdrawals prior to age 59-1/2 may result in a 10% IRS tax penalty, in addition to any ordinary income tax. Any guarantees of the annuity are backed by the financial strength of the underlying insurance company.Indexed annuities are insurance contracts that, depending on the contract, may offer a guaranteed annual interest rate and some participation growth, if any, of a stock market index. Such contracts have substantial variation in terms, costs of guarantees and features and may cap participation or returns in significant ways. Any guarantees offered are backed by the financial strength of the insurance company. Surrender charges apply if not held to the end of the term. Withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income and, if taken prior to 59 ½, a 10% federal tax penalty. Investors are cautioned to carefully review an indexed annuity for its features, costs, risks, and how the variables are calculated.Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing in Variable Annuities. The prospectus, which contains this and other information about the variable annuity contract and the underlying investment options, can be obtained from the insurance company or your financial professional. Be sure to read the prospectus carefully before deciding whether to invest. The investment return and principal value of the variable annuity investment options are not guaranteed. Variable annuity sub-accounts fluctuate with changes in market conditions. The principal may be worth more or less than the original amount invested when the annuity is surrendered.

    Kids and Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 34:38


    Marvin Thomson, CFP® and his guests Todd Sladky, CPA and Joe Jolin from Jolin Media discuss "Kids and Money" in the latest podcast for Marvin Knows Finances. Topics include: AllowanceCharityCell Phone? and the many "Firsts" in their lifeBe sure to subscribe. Check out www.GreatRiverInvestments.com for more information.

    The Value of Insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 25:42


    Marvin Thomson, CFP® with "Marvin Knows Finances" and the latest podcast titled "The Value of Insurance" discuss what insurance is, the various types of insurance, and the purpose and importance or function within a financial plan.

    Financial Planning: What is it and when should I start?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 31:42


    Join Marvin Thomson, CFP® and his special guests as he discusses "Financial Planning - What is it and when should I start?" Marvin discusses the typical topics that are discussed in a financial plan, as well as the optimal timing, and what to avoid when beginning the process.

    Good Debt, Bad Debt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 32:15


    After taking some time off, Marvin is back in the studio to record the 7th episode of "Marvin Knows Finances" with a topic of "Good Debt, Bad Debt". With the help of a couple guests, Marvin dives into various forms of debt and discusses things to consider, and things to stay away from.

    Commercial Insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 35:58


    This episode covers all aspects of commercial insurance. The benefits, any possible risks involved, prepare to be informed by Marvin and our first special guest!Insurance Insurance companies Auto insurance Life insurance Insurance quotes Home insurance Liability insurance Insurance broker Insurance agents Insurance agency Insurance policy To get potential clients to come to your website, and eventually to become customers, you want to rank for these common insurance keywords. If you are optimizing a page for an insurance company, you must include most of these terms in the title, description, headings, and page content, so long as they are relevant to your service offerings. Otherwise, you will have a hard time ranking on Google for searches related to insurance coverage. Add Location Before or after your main keywords, add your location. For example, if you work for an auto insurance brokerage in Philadelphia, optimize for “Philadelphia car insurance”. If you own an insurance company with workers in different service areas, you may want to set up different pages for each area you service. That way, you can rank separate pages for “insurance near” or “insurance company in” each location. Insurance Services Keywords Often, people search for the specific type of insurance or coverage they are looking for. For insurance brokers, this can be the coverage you provide or questions about cost, what is covered, and more. Ranking for these keywords can bring clients to your website, as well as provide a wider breadth of insurance keyword rankings to your site. Automobile Insurance Car insurance Car insurance quotes Cheap car insurance Compare car insurance Auto insurance quotes Motorcycle insurance Car insurance comparison Car insurance companies RV insurance Life Insurance Life insurance policy Life insurance companies Life insurance quotes Health Insurance Medical insurance Health insurance cost Health insurance quotes Dental insurance Health insurance companies Medicare Medicaid Home Insurance House insurance Renters insurance Home insurance quotes Home insurance companies Home insurance coverage Best home insurance Types of Insurance Liability insurance Business insurance Sports insurance Small business insurance Commercial insurance General insurance Workers compensation insurance Professional liability insurance Medical malpractice insurance

    Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 29:14


    This episode is all about learning how to properly Marketing/Advertise/Brand your Business. Marvin's sidekick Kyle Rappenecker (rappeneckerdesign.com) tells you what he's learned in his 11 years of owning a Marketing Company and the advice could greatly help your Business!

    Cryptocurrency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 19:10


    Our episode today talks all about Bitcoin! What is it? How do you use it? Marvin and Kyle didn't know much about this, but thanks to some great research we have the info you NEED!1. Bitcoin2. Altcoins 3. Blockchain 4. Decentralized apps (dApps)5. Altruis6. Digital Currency7. Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)8. Fiat9. Gas10. Initial Coin Offering11. Know Your Customer (KYC)12. Mining 13. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs)14. Private Key15. Proof of Authority (PoA)16. Proof of Work (PoW)17. Proof of Stake (PoS)18. Public Key19. Public Ledger20. Satoshi Nakamoto21. Seed22. Segregated Witness (SEGWIT)23. Smart Contracts24. Wallet25. Whale

    Is College Worth It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 27:46


    Today's podcast episode is all about College from a "financial point of view". Is it worth it? Who should go to college? How should you pay for College? WE'VE GOT ALL THE ANSWERS FOR YOU!financial advisor, financial consultant, financial advisor near me, financial planner, financial consultant near me, certified financial planner, equitable advisors, wealth advisor, financial planning near me, retirement planner near me, investment advisor near me, wealth advisor near me, independent financial advisor, best financial advisors, registered investment advisor, personal financial advisor, fiduciary financial advisor, financial advisor cost, fee only financial planner, financial planning advice, wealth management advisor, mutual financial advisor, independent financial advice, certified financial advisor, licensed financial advisor, top financial advisors, forbes best in state wealth advisors, becoming a financial advisor, wealth management, fiduciary near me find a financial advisor, certified financial planner near me, fiduciary financial advisor near me, local financial advisor, fee only financial advisor, best financial planners, best financial advisors near me, fiduciary advisors, investment adviser search, financial advisor companies, personal financial planner, investment advisor near me, licensed financial advisor, financial advisor fee, financial planning firms, money advisors, retirement financial planner, financial advisor reddit, private wealth advisor, investments advisor, financial planning ,financial freedom ,money , financial literacy ,finance ,financial advisor ,personal finance ,investment , life insurance ,financial independence ,insurance ,financial education ,investing ,retirement ,financial planner ,financial goals ,business ,retirement planning ,wealth ,wealth management ,financial ,entrepreneur ,financial services ,savings ,money management ,budgeting ,invest ,financial advice ,investments ,success ,budget ,health insurance ,stock market ,finance tips ,debt free community ,finances ,money tips ,mutual funds ,financial success ,debt free ,real estate ,money goals ,wealth building ,burlington iowa ,motivation ,saving money ,accounting ,family ,midwest financial ,debt free journey ,tax planning ,financial coach ,iowa finance ,insurance agent ,small business ,passive income ,goals ,entrepreneurship ,financial planner iowa ,investment plan

    Social Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 31:02


    This podcast episode talks all about Social Security. We answer all your questions and clear up any confusion you have towards your Social Security!Financial advisor financial consultant financial planner certified financial planner equitable advisors wealth advisor financial planning retirement planner investment advisor wealth advisor independent financial advisor best financial advisors registered investment advisor personal financial advisor fiduciary financial advisor financial advisor cost fee only financial planner financial planning advice wealth management advisor mutual financial advisor independent financial advice certified financial advisor licensed financial advisor top financial advisors forbes best in state wealth advisors becoming a financial advisor wealth management fiduciary near me find a financial advisor certified financial planner fiduciary financial advisor local financial advisor fee only financial advisor best financial planners best financial advisors fiduciary advisors investment adviser search financial advisor companies personal financial planner investment advisor licensed financial advisor financial advisor fee financial planning firms money advisor's retirement financial planner financial advisor reddit private wealth advisor investments advisor financial planning financial freedom financial literacy finance financial advisor personal finance investment life insurance financial independence financial education investing retirement financial planner financial goals business retirement planning wealth wealth management financial entrepreneur financial services savings money management budgeting invest financial advice investments success budget health insurance stock market finance tips debt free community finances money tips mutual funds financial success debt free real estate money goals wealth building saving money accounting family debt free journey tax planning financial coach insurance agent entrepreneurship financial planner investment plan

    Financial Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 36:20


    This podcast covers the basic introduction into what Marvin specializes in as a Financial Planner. Future episodes will dive into more specific financial topics, but this is a nice intro to hear about Marvin's 25+ year experience in the Financial Planning Industry! financial advisor, financial consultant, financial advisor near me, financial planner, financial consultant near me, certified financial planner, equitable advisors, wealth advisor, financial planning near me, retirement planner near me, investment advisor near me, wealth advisor near me, independent financial advisor, best financial advisors, registered investment advisor, personal financial advisor, fiduciary financial advisor, financial advisor cost, fee only financial planner, financial planning advice, wealth management advisor, mutual financial advisor, independent financial advice, certified financial advisor, licensed financial advisor, top financial advisors, forbes best in state wealth advisors, becoming a financial advisor, wealth management, fiduciary near me find a financial advisor, certified financial planner near me, fiduciary financial advisor near me, local financial advisor, fee only financial advisor, best financial planners, best financial advisors near me, fiduciary advisors, investment adviser search, financial advisor companies, personal financial planner, investment advisor near me, licensed financial advisor, financial advisor fee, financial planning firms, money advisors, retirement financial planner, financial advisor reddit, private wealth advisor, investments advisor, financial planning ,financial freedom ,money ,financial literacy ,finance ,financial advisor ,personal finance ,investment ,life insurance ,financial independence ,insurance ,financial education ,investing ,retirement ,financial planner ,financial goals ,business ,retirement planning ,wealth ,wealth management ,financial ,entrepreneur ,financial services ,savings ,money management ,budgeting ,invest ,financial advice ,investments ,success ,budget ,health insurance ,stock market ,finance tips ,debt free community ,finances ,money tips ,mutual funds ,financial success ,debt free ,real estate ,money goals ,wealth building , burlington iowa ,motivation ,saving money ,accounting ,family , midwest financial ,debt free journey ,tax planning , financial coach , iowa finance , insurance agent ,small business , passive income ,goals ,entrepreneurship ,financial planner , investment plan

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