The Investing Flavor

Hey neighbors! This is the last podcast episode, unfortunately, and I sent it off the best way I could today. Thank you to every single listener who helped us along the journey. I sincerely hope that our content brought value into your life, big or small.  As always, neighbors, happy investing!

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In this episode, we delve into the topic of taking big investment risks and whether it's worth it or not. We'll talk about how to assess whether a risk is worth taking, what factors to consider, and the potential rewards and pitfalls of taking on big investing risks. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode will provide you with valuable insights and advice on how to navigate the world of high-risk investments. So tune in and learn how to make the most of your investment opportunities.

Are you thinking about taking on a second job? The idea of having extra income can be tempting, but the thought of managing two jobs can be overwhelming. In this episode, we discuss the benefits and challenges of having a second job, and share practical tips and tricks for success. Mykail shares her experience and advice on how to stay organized, manage your time effectively, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Whether you're a freelancer, entrepreneur, or just looking for some extra cash, this episode will provide you with valuable insights to help you thrive in your second job. Tune in and learn how to juggle multiple jobs like a pro!

In a move to cut costs Meta, the parent company of Facebook announced it was cutting 10,000 additional jobs. 

In today's episode Kendra talks to Lois about how she's using short term rental arbitrage to make rental income without actually owning any properties.  If you are interested in Lois' ebook, here's the link: https://www.yes2strs.com/first-airbnb-in-an-apartment-complex   To get in touch with Kendra, you can find her on Instagram  at https://www.instagram.com/thekeyresource/

In this episode, we break down the confusing world of net pay. We'll explain the difference between gross and net pay, and teach you how to calculate your own net pay. We'll also discuss the various deductions that can impact your take-home pay, such as taxes, social security, and insurance premiums. Whether you're a seasoned employee or a recent graduate entering the workforce for the first time, this episode will help you better understand your paycheck and make more informed financial decisions.

Kevin explains why investing in index funds is a smart choice as well as how index funds work.

In this episode, we explore the world of side hustles and why they are becoming increasingly popular in today's economy. As an entrepreneur with multiple side hustles, Mykail shares her journey of how she turned their passion into profitable ventures. We discuss the benefits of starting a side hustle, including financial freedom, flexibility, and personal growth. She also shares tips on how to identify your passion, validate your idea, and create a plan to launch your side hustle. Whether you're looking to earn extra income or pursue a new career path, this episode provides valuable insights and inspiration to help you start your own side hustle.

Every Monday Kevin Matthews II from Building Bread and I talk about what is happening on Wall Street! Here are our three stories for today's episode: Students may be off the hook for payments until as late as summer 2023, the U.S. Department of Education announced in November. The cuts will impact more than 30 million people who are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, in those states, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Powering many of these applications is a roughly $10,000 chip that's become one of the most critical tools in the artificial intelligence industry: The Nvidia A100.

Having an emergency fund is one of the most important financial tools you can have. In this video I show you were you can open an emergency fund and how much you should have in it. 

Collectively Kendra, Deandra, Erika and Jazmyne own over 70 rental units across 9 states. In this episode you'll hear them answer questions about how to get started, creative funding and what it's really like to be a real estate investor- the good, the bad and the ugly. To view the video version of this replay join Kendra's facebook group here: https://the-key-resource.ck.page/products/facebook-group-access   Connect with Kendra, Erika, Deandra and Jazmyne on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thekeyresource  https://www.instagram.com/erikabinvestor/ https://www.instagram.com/deandramcdonald/ https://www.instagram.com/revivalathome/

Golden rule: One bank account is never ever enough. Let's chat about the different bank accounts you need in your financial strategy plus the criteria for each of them. Learn how to keep track of multiple bank accounts to make your budgeting and financial system organized.

Every Monday Kevin Matthews II from Building Bread and I talk about what is happening on Wall Street! Here are our three stories for today's episode:  Warner Bros. Discovery executives began warning of a worsening advertising market last summer, and other media companies, including Paramount Global Domino's Pizza and Papa John's both fell in pre-market trading after reporting mixed earnings on Thursday morning. Lordstown Motors said Thursday it will suspend production and deliveries of its all-electric Endurance pickup to address performance and quality issues with certain components.

If you're an investor, you may have heard the terms "growth stocks" and "value stocks," but what do they really mean? In this short podcast, we'll break down the differences between these two investment strategies to help you make the best decision for your portfolio.

Inside this episode I answer the question "Does a life insurance policy on my child make senese?"

Should you DIY your investing journey or have someone else do it for you? This is the question we will be answering in this episode. We discuss what you should look for when researching new investing apps. But also how to create an investing upgrade plan.

Every Monday Kevin Matthews II from Building Bread and I talk about what is happening on Wall Street! Here are our three stories for today's episode:  President Biden announced this week the approval of a $900 million investment to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across 34 states and Puerto Rico.  Shares of Airbnb stock rose 9% on Tuesday after they announced fourth quarter earning reports.  Let's answer the question, is Tesla on the rebound from a bad 2022 year?    

H.E.N.R.Y. is someone who is a high earner, (but) not rich yet. If you fall into this category here are three items you need to do TODAY!

Collectively Kendra, Deandra, Erika and Jazmyne own over 70 rental units across 9 states. In this episode you'll hear them answer questions about how to get started, creative funding and what it's really like to be a real estate investor- the good, the bad and the ugly. To view the video version of this replay join Kendra's facebook group here: https://the-key-resource.ck.page/products/facebook-group-access   Connect with Kendra, Erika, Deandra and Jazmyne on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thekeyresource  https://www.instagram.com/erikabinvestor/ https://www.instagram.com/deandramcdonald/ https://www.instagram.com/revivalathome/

Never forget, no matter what cash is still very much queen. Having a healthy cash flow is important when beginning your investing journey. Should you cut down on expenses or increase your income? This episode will discuss what lifestyle creep looks like and how to avoid it. 

Every Monday Kevin Matthews II from Building Bread and I talk about what is happening on Wall Street! Here are our three stories for today's episode:  Lyft stock plummeted 30% in after-hours trade following the release of Q4 earnings report.  Alphabet shares slid as much as 9% during regular trading with volumes nearly three times the 50-day moving average. Disney also announced it would be cutting $5.5 billion in costs and will be eliminating 7,000 jobs from its workforce.

National Debt vs the National Deficit    Kevin explains the difference between the National Debt and the National Deficit and how it relates to the debt ceiling. 

Do you know how to organize your money? Budgeting is a very important step in your investing journey. Finding a budgeting strategy that works for your lifestyle is critical. Even further creating a strategy and diversifying your money in multiple bank accounts encourages money minimalism. Listen to this episode to learn how to organize your money before you start investing.

This week the Fed raises rates for the 8th time in 12 months. Kevin explains what this means for the economy. 

Today's question we answer is "What is a HELOC and what should I know about it?" My guest is past olympian LaVonne Idelette who is going to help me answer your questions. LaVonne Idelette is a Olympic Athlete who is an Experienced Executive and Brand Social CapitalDevelopment Consultant & Advisor with a demonstrated history of building multimillion dollar alternative asset portfolios, real estate holdings while vetting and educating the clients for future sucess. The goal is legacy creation, tax mitigation and risk minimization. Strong legal understanding of securities law, land use,trusts, asset protection, business organization and real estate finance. A savvy detail oriented MBA with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) focused in Business Law & Bankruptcy from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University has worked with numerous NFL, NBA, Olympic athletes as well as ultra high net worth individuals to reach their life long passive income and legacy goals.

In this episode we'll talk about an Instagram post that sparked a heated debate- Should Black people stay at hotels and resorts that lack diversity? Let's talk about it. Connect with Kendra below Instagram: www.instagram.com/thekeyresource  Link to the post mentioned in the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/CnuEWcOjrF4/  Website: www.thekeyresource.com Book: www.getyouracres.com  

Have you thought about hackers stealing your hard-earned money? Cybersecurity is a financial issue. Protecting your money is just as important as growing your money. Let's talk about cybersecurity and protecting your money in this episode of Before You Start Investing. 

Every Monday Kevin Matthews II from Building Bread and I talk about what is happening on Wall Street! Here are our three stories for today's episode: Chevron posted mixed fourth-quarter results early Friday, missing on earnings views while topping revenue estimates. Peter Thiel told investorsr to buy Bitcoin at Bitcoin2022 but sold at the same time.  Visa said on Friday the antitrust division of the U.S. Department of Justice had issued investigative demand earlier this month seeking documents and information about U.S. debit card practices and competition with other payment networks.

When the stock market is choppy REITs can be a good place to go historically. But in 2023, there is only one REIT that Kevin can count on.

Today's episode is focused on the difference between the debt snowball strategy and the debt avalanche strategy. Then I discuss should indivduals pay off their student loans and/or a mortgage early?

Can you start investing while you still have debt? Many financial gurus will tell you to wait until you are debt free to start investing. Some of the world's most wealthy people leverage their debt to have more money to invest. Let's discuss debt impacts your investment portfolio in this episode of Before You Start Investing.

Major banks have been reporting earnings this week, Kevin explains what we can learn from them and what it means for the market. 

How do you budget each one of your paychecks? Being organized within your budget means having a clear budget allocation strategy. The 50/30/20 rule was a great start, but we need to get a little more detailed. Let's break down your budget in this episode of Before You Start Investing.

WWE is already up more than 30% in the first week of 2023, in this episode Kevin breaks down why the stock is soaring and which companies should be looking to buy. 

Do you need a high credit score to start investing? Credit scores are a vital part of your overall financial health. But do you really need a high credit score to be a successful investor? Let's talk about credit and investing in this episode of Before You Start Investing.

Today's episode I have five ways millennials can super charge their retirement savings in 2023!

Today's topic Kendra is discussing what is airbnb rental arbitrage and what you shuold be aware about.    Links: The Key Resource Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/241836009576155 Follow Kendra on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thekeyresource Get Your Acres book: www.getyouracres.com Steadily Landlord Insurance: https://thekeyresource.steadilypartner.com/

Inside this episode Kendra is leading us through a series of financial questions & whether a home is an investment or not. Listen for our updates for 2023 and how 2022 went for everyone!

Dividend Kings are companies that have paid and increased their dividends for at least 50 consecutive years. These companies typically have strong balance sheets and reliable cash flows, so they're able to generate consistent returns for their investors. 

As a business owner, teacher, husband, father and fitness advocate, Josef finds himself wearing many hats. Each one is of great importance to my personal fulfillment and encompasses a part of my identity, a tool which he considers to be vital to my progress. His personal success has been built through determination and perseverance, and he has found strength in the struggle. As a speaker, he focuses on the life lessons he extracted from the moments that have tested his boundaries. If there's one thing he has learned and wish to communicate, it's to always be true to who you are.   More info about Josef Azam can be found here and you can find him on Instagram here.   

Every Monday Kevin Matthews II from Building Bread and I talk about what is happening on Wall Street! This is our last episode for 2022 so we are covering the best and worst stocks of 2022. Plus, we have the top two stories in the finance world that we all kept reading about this year.

In this episode, we discuss Robinhood's interesting new Roth IRA offering. As one of the leading investing apps, Robinhood has been at times an innovator and an agitator for retail investors.   

As a business owner, teacher, husband, father and fitness advocate, Josef finds himself wearing many hats. Each one is of great importance to my personal fulfillment and encompasses a part of my identity, a tool which he considers to be vital to my progress. His personal success has been built through determination and perseverance, and he has found strength in the struggle. As a speaker, he focuses on the life lessons he extracted from the moments that have tested his boundaries. If there's one thing he has learned and wish to communicate, it's to always be true to who you are.   More info about Josef Azam can be found here and you can find him on Instagram here. 

This epsiode's question is from myself because I forgot to ask on my IG account. Enjoy neighbors as I discuss the general basics of setting up a custdial account for minors.  

Every Monday Kevin Matthews II from Building Bread and I talk about what is happening on Wall Street!  Robinhood is bringing the concept of a 401(k)-style contribution match to its retail customers who may not have access to a retirement plan through the workplace. Rental car giant Hertz Global Holdings announced Monday it would pay $168 million to settle 364 claims that it erroneously filed criminal reports against customers who did not return vehicles on time. The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday took its most aggressive actions since Lina Khan became chair to rein in the power of Big Tech, pursuing a lawsuit to block Microsoft's acquisition of a game developer on the same day it opened arguments in another case against Meta's purchase of a virtual reality start-up.

Ericka Williams (Former: Classy Climb Blog) is an East Carolina University Pirate, Business creator and Sales expert with exceptional management and interpersonal skills. On her youtube channel, The Classy Climb, Ericka shows people how to grow their skills, money and time to help their family in changing economic times. From stocks, peer to peer lending, business to business investment, and group real estate investing the channel has a lot to offer. On Part II her niche topic is a  crash coourse on tax liens in real estate. Enjoy neighbors!