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The Engineer of Finance discussed what made Twitter, Google, YouTube, Facebook, and Amazon so great and why their censorship might create new competition and investment opportunities. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Seeking truth - 6:49 It is incredible all the knowledge that you can find out there - 11:02 Creating more opportunities for your life - 14:12 Mind creators - 15:42 Twitter has been out there forever - 16:24 What makes the podcast world so incredible - 18:21 The importance of having information - 20:22 Educate about money - 21:09 Wanting to getting back to “normal” - 25:57 Hoping to see interest solutions - 28:31 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
In today’s episode, Ken talks about the Importance of identifying and understanding the details of insurance and financial products. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes All about the details in the financial industry - 1:26 The little things that make Ken happy - 2:13 What happens when you understand the details - 3:32 Being educated with the details - 4:19 How to protect your wealth - 8:38 Looking at investment strategies - 14:46 Details are important - 17:57 Math is truth - 24:20 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
What are your priorities? When you study your actions: how you spend your money and how you spend your time, does it align with your priorities? Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes The importance of knowing your priorities - 2:22 Identify your priorities and actions to take - 9:22 What Ken loves about the financial industry - 20:06 Think on what are your priorities - 24:17 Get the priorities done - 26:02 It is all about setting expectations - 29:28 The vision capability - 35:17 Money is energy - 37:19 Watch how your money flows - 38:23 “Your default priorities are not necessarily your real priorities” - 38:25 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
You can't have human rights without property rights. Ken talks about the importance of human rights and property rights and why they are inseparable. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes What are property rights? - 7:22 Moving property rights - 7:37 Human rights and property rights are inseparable - 8:02 Property rights have to be defended - 9:21 Protect your human and property rights - 10:28 A really weird year - 12:14 People shouldn’t be afraid to express their opinions - 15:38 Property rights protected - 17:59 Get educated about human rights and property rights - 21:12 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
We want to be debt free, who wants to be in debt to others? However, being so fixated on being debt free can hurt us financially. Debt can be a powerful tool to implement as part of your financial strategy. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com EOF Podcast The Spread - Episode 2; The Heritage Foundation - www.heritage.org; The Peter G. Peterson Foundation - www.pgpf.org Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Debt is bad - 1:14 Being in debt can be a powerful strategy - 3:39 The bad part of debt, some websites that you can visit - 4:24 What devalues our purchasing value - 7:19 The largest form of taxation - 7:38 Why debt can be devastating and really bad - 10:24 Having a budget - 12:14 Talking about credit cards - 13:01 A great use of debt - 15:08 What will happen to our tax rates - 18:17 How debt can be really powerful - 18:57 The importance of passive income - 20:04 A powerful tool - 22:16 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Ken talks about tax rates, fair tax, tax evasion, tax avoidance, tax harvesting, and much more... He shares several ideas on how to have a high annual income and pay income taxes at a much lower tax rate. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com https://taxfoundation.org/2020-tax-brackets/ Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Talking about taxes - 5:29 Why central planning is difficult - 7:10 We have the ability to make decisions - 11:07 Tax season - 13:22 Income and tax rates - 18:35 A devastating year for this country - 20:04 Reducing rates - 21:05 Ways to create more freedom - 22:28 Tax season again - 26:12 Paying sales taxes - 27:53 Tax avoidance vs. tax evasion - 29:26 Strategies to lower your taxes - 33:42 Using taxes as a tool - 38:13 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
This episode is about numerous tangents: Covid-19, snippets from The Engineer of Finance, thoughts about Time Machines and so much more! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Being a very private person - 4:03 Ken’s recent episodes - 5:17 Talking about some snippets - 9:11 Attention to details - 10:40 Let money flow - 13:31 Always be respectful - 15:20 How to better advise your clients - 16:17 What the majority of financial advisors do - 17:03 What makes this country so incredible? - 18:29 Ken’s numerous tangents - 21:40 A crystal ball or a time machine? - 29:00 Talking about this pandemic - 31:40 Loving a time machine - 33:24 Helping people by providing them with information - 35:00 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Ken Greene talks about how to calculate rates from one city to another. This can be a good tool to figure out if more people are leaving a state and how this will make a potential impact on real estate prices. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2020/08/17/california-proposes-168-income-tax-rate-plus-4-wealth-tax/#354d470319a6 Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes A new movement - 1:46 Covid-19 is devastating many states - 3:00 Income taxes are a huge opportunity cost - 5:05 California and taxes - 10:00 Providing value for clients - 11:15 Be part of The Greene Machine Investor Club - 12:40 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
If you are 5 - 10 years from retirement and most of your money is with Wall Street, seriously consider protecting your money with assets outside and not correlated to the stock market. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/money/2020/05/12/coronavirushow-u-s-printing-dollars-save-economy-during-crisis-fed/3038117001/ Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer of Finance click here Show Notes Why does the stock market keep going up? - 0:50 How to protect ourselves - 3:52 Record unemployment rates - 6:54 An intense election coming up - 9:15 What to do if you are near retirement - 10:24 Talk to your financial advisor and diversify your portfolio - 11:30 Talking about the stock market - 15:22 Make rational decisions - 16:21 Have a very fulfilled retirement - 16:49 Be part of The Greene Machine Investor Club - 17:19 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
The Engineer of Finance talks about negative interest rates, coin shortage, cash is illegal, COVID-19 is now a religion, and much more! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes An upside-down world - 3:13 COVID_19 is now a religion - 3:36 It’s hard to use cash - 6:43 Banks making money - 8:28 Cash is illegal - 9:39 What’s great about cash - 11:20 The Greene Machine Investor Club - 17:03 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Onward & Upward: toward a better condition or higher level. Learn more with the Engineer of Finance! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Characteristics of a financial advisor - 1:43 Onward & Upward - 1:59 Having a scarcity mindset - 3:19 Life long relationships - 4:12 Always wanting to help people - 7:08 The point of this podcast - 11:41 The meaning behind Onward & Upward - 16:15 Definition of Onward & Upward - 21:37 Ken’s webinar - 23:29 Teaching clients - 24:03 Learn from our mistakes - 26:06 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
When people understand the context, it's easier to get buy-in. The Engineer Of Finance dives into the context-concept, so stay tuned to learn more about it! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office: (775)-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Listening to an author - 1:47 A nice book is going out! - 2:24 Adapting to a new reality - 8:24 Understanding the context - 11:06 Protecting yourself - 12:09 Really likes teaching people - 13:26 The importance of knowing all the facts - 15:40 Educating people alternatives outside the stock market - 18:15 A difference between ignorance and intelligence - 20:21 Learn more and provide context to people - 24:07 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
The Engineer of Finance talks about how powerful empirical data is for your finances. Also, he gives us the hyperlink to his webinar: Taking Back Control. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Next webinar registration link for 7/28/2020 at 10 AM PDT: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OiX8lxPMQk641HyOuyAB4g Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes A deep dive into empirical data - 2:04 Taking Back Control: Ken’s next webinar - 2:52 Creating value - 5:44 Empirical data and science - 10:42 Looking at numbers and data - 14:54 Understanding the science - 20:31 Making smart choices - 22:12 How banks make money - 28:08 Having a strong, free nation - 32:33 The right way to play the game - 33:57 Make your money work better for you - 34:54 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
How do you avoid becoming Wall Street's low-hanging fruit? Be careful with Wall Street and day-trading apps, the Engineer of finance gives us his insights and advice on how to play the stock market. Also, have you registered yet for Ken’s next webinar on 7/28/2020 at 10 AM? If not, go do it! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Next webinar registration link for 7/28/2020 at 10 AM PDT: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OiX8lxPMQk641HyOuyAB4g Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Controlling free speech and thought - 4:00 Taking back control - 9:00 Stress and creativity - 11:10 What to do to be extraordinary - 13:03 Talking about webinars - 16:08 The importance of having mentors - 17:08 Talking about the stock market - 18:55 Understanding the fundamentals of money - 20:28 Talking about Wall Street - 23:52 Playing in the stock market - 24:11 Understanding the market nature - 25:35 The stock market is very fascinating - 27:30 Ken’s next webinar - 28:19 Creating financial strategies - 31:47 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
The Engineer of Finance loves learning. He loves knowledge. But what good is it if you don't apply it? Learn more in this episode, and be sure to sign up for Ken’s new webinar on July 28th at 10 AM PDT. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Zoom Webinar Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OiX8lxPMQk641HyOuyAB4g Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Loving to learn - 1:20 It is amazing all the knowledge that surrounds us - 2:20 We all make mistakes - 3:32 It is easier to learn when you attend all your classes - 3:45 The best way to apply knowledge - 4:04 What to do if you want to be extraordinary - 4:52 Finding the right mentors - 6:25 Ken’s next webinar to increase wealth - 7:05 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Do you feel that you were meant to be extraordinary? What's it take to be extraordinary? Are you a contrarian? Ken talks about being extraordinary in this industry and being a player that is active and not a spectator. He also promotes his next webinar: "Taking Back Control" on July 28th @ 10 am PDT. Zoom Webinar Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OiX8lxPMQk641HyOuyAB4g Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Mel Robbins Ted Talk "How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp7E973zozc&t=15s Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes A short monologue about feeling extraordinary - 0:42 Learning from gratitude - 1:42 Being extraordinary in the financial industry - 2:27 Helping others succeed - 2:42 Focus on what you want to become - 3:10 What’s your number one investment? - 3:45 What to do to become extraordinary with your finances - 3:57 Opportunities will seek you out - 4:28 What it means to be contrarian - 4:53 What you have to do - 5:22 Talking about Mel Robbins Ted Talk - 6:50 Think on what you need to do to become extraordinary - 7:24 Ken’s next webinar - 8:17 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Ken discusses the importance of control and how we need to take back control to create as much independence as possible for our mental & financial health. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Ken’s love for tools - 7:30 Today’s topic: control, control, control! - 8:34 Not wanting to control others - 9:06 Paying your mortgage - 12:18 Not paying attention to the news - 13:18 Are you losing control? - 15:11 Things that you do have control over - 17:30 The importance of understanding the “why” - 18:20 Creating as much knowledge as possible - 23:29 Take control and take action - 24:35 Having control over a situation - 26:19 About control - 27:57 How can you predict your future? - 29:58 Taking the next step to have more control - 34:22 Tammi’s dream home - 36:14 How you can start to take control of your finances - 38:00 Ken’s next webinar - 44:08 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Ken and David talk about real estate in the Reno-Tahoe area. David Larson has been in the real estate investment business for over 20 years. He first learned the business hands-on, purchasing, renovating, and selling residential homes and multifamily properties for his own account. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes David’s background and perspective about real estate - 3:12 What does David do today - 6:36 Investing in real estate to accumulate wealth - 8:28 Seeing opportunity in lower rents - 13:49 Liquidity and cash flow - 15:26 Buying a small apartment - 15:53 Paying cash for a property - 21:41 Real estate can be very simple - 22:05 Financial reasons to go into real estate - 22:41 Condos are one of the best things you can buy - 26:27 Condos vs. houses - 28.20 There is value in renting a house - 37:38 Should you buy a property as an investment? - 40:56 The problem of just looking at cash flow - 41:54 You cannot predict depreciation - 43:57 Get in touch with David - 45:26 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Labels can be used to manipulate our decisions. Be careful! The Engineer of Finance dives into the details and asks a lot of questions. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Today’s topic - 2:32 All about labels - 3:24 Face to face - 4:09 Why whole life insurance - 7:10 The stock market is great - 9:07 Why have labels? - 10:11 Labels to manipulate - 10:30 Why labels are important - 12:51 How labels can redefine a narrative - 13:52 Labels can affect everything - 16:04 Labels and marketing - 28:00 Why labels are powerful - 31:46 Labels have meaning - 32:58 Creating valuable content - 35:00 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
It seems now more than ever, it is paramount to seek out truth and knowledge. Ken Greene and his co-host, Tammi Brannan, talk about truth, education, and applied knowledge and how asking better questions can lead you to better answers. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer of Finance click here Show Notes Truth and education - 1:10 Educating people about financial tools - 4:04 Knowing more about the flu and COVID_19 - 5:40 Proving a point - 8:38 Why education is important - 9:25 Do not limit education - 13:30 What is the truth? - 14:15 Ken’s goal for every client - 16:01 The basis of making money - 17:17 Questions that give you the right answers - 19:28 The stock market and unemployment - 28:15 Truth and knowledge no matter what - 28:38 The more you know, the better you can make the right decisions - 32:15 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Our income taxes are at a historic low. There’s a good chance they will go up...a lot. You must act now to substantially reduce your future income taxes. Stay tuned and learn more with the Engineer of Finance! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Designing financial strategies and rates of returns - 2:03 The biggest opportunity costs - 3:06 What does the opportunity cost mean? - 4:26 What we are willing to do when we are fearful - 10:21 What is going to happen to our tax rates in the future? - 11:12 Do everything you can to minimize your taxes - 15:00 What many advisors miss - 18:18 One of the largest opportunity costs - 19:46 What makes more sense? - 20:51 Moving money from one side to the other - 22:01 Reducing income taxes - 23:41 A tax storm is coming - 25:29 Doing everything we can to reduce our wealth - 27:33 Creating more certainty for the future - 29:44 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
In this special episode, The Engineer of Finance talks about what your life is worth. He shares his insights into human life value and economic life value. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information on this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer of Finance click here Show Notes No more talking about COVID_19 - 3:27 What do you do to protect yourself from coronavirus? - 3:42 Creating new strategies - 5:37 Restaurants and social distancing - 7:30 We need the world to start turning again - 9:09 Teaching how to create cash - 11:16 Using the Bankosaurus® as a strategy - 12:00 What’s human life value? - 14:22 What economic life value is - 16:26 The importance of economic life value - 18:45 Protecting your economic life value - 25:09 Creating a Bankosaurus® for your family - 25:52 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
The Alternative Investment Guru and The Engineer of Finance give us a special show today! They talk about the oil and gas industry and how you can profit from it. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes There’s a lot of uncertainty - 2:46 Seeking phenomenal opportunities right now - 3:19 The price of oil on a specific date - 5:55 The world will start turning again - 7:45 Getting into the oil market - 9:12 The real way to play the game - 10:40 The oil and gas market - 11:59 We make money on what we buy - 15:38 Opportunities in the oil industry - 15:53 Money has to move - 18:58 Specific deals on oil and gas - 21:42 Creating independence for the U.S. - 24:30 We can focus on fear or on the positive - 26:06 The entrepreneurial mindset - 27:13 Playing the oil game - 28:30 The real risk in this market - 31:46 High price oils - 32:52 Electrifying everything? - 37:02 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Fear is the mind-killer. It gets us to do or not do things we would normally do. This nation is craving to work and produce again! Listen to The Engineer of Finance’s insights about fear and how you can overcome it. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information on this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Podkick, a podcast production company and their team - 3:11 The importance of studying and learning - 7:31 Respect and fear - 8:43 Liquidity and control, how to use your money today - 8:59 Truth and education: take good actions - 11:19 What would happen if everybody had a savings strategy? - 14:42 U.S. likes to produce - 16:02 Why fear always outweighs greed - 19:40 Paying too much attention to the news - 22:00 Fear influences your behavior - 22:57 Producing, creating and serving others - 24:32 Getting fear out of your head - 25:22 Fill your brain with good things - 27:11 Having an entrepreneurial mindset - 30:26 Where can we get liquidity? - 31:44 Create liquidity first! - 36:40 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Imagine how strong this nation would be if every individual, family, business small or large, had 6 to 12 months of savings for expenses. Learn how to take advantage of liquidity from the Engineer of Finance. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information on this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Social distancing - 1:22 Is the stock market sustainable? - 1:55 Learning about markets - 3:03 Teaching about financial freedom and financial independence - 5:15 Why liquidity is so important - 5:50 What will happen if every individual would save for six months - 6:03 Coronavirus crushing the economies - 6:28 The importance of savings in this time - 7:40 Education on money in elementary and college - 8:34 Make changes now - 9:24 What leads to a strong nation - 12:09 Being strategic - 14:48 Taking advantage of liquidity - 16:55 Income protection - 18:25 Learning about what’s going on right now - 18:40 The importance of education and mentorship - 21:52 It is very good to self-educate - 26:13 Ken recommends the book: Live Your Life Insurance - 27:48 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Being selfless helps us identify and connect with others and that, in and of itself, is rewarding. The Engineer of Finance discusses how selflessness and selfishness and how Coronavirus relates to the world of finance. Stay tuned to learn more! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information on this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer of Finance click here Show Notes An Engineer that helps people - 4:22 The topic - 6:01 Working with the right people - 6:25 Selfless vs selfish - 6:55 What would happen if everyone was selfish - 8:08 The Coronavirus issue - 9:21 Why people are worried about Coronavirus - 9:44 Being selfish can be selfless - 11:03 Being selfless can be selfish 1:16 What would happen in the US - 12:00 Protect yourself - 12:48 Having financial freedom - 14:04 Teaching about principles and money - 18:32 Creating a wealthier life for tomorrow - 19:52 Be careful of who your friends are - 20:56 What is selflessness? - 23:30 The nature of being selfless - 24:21 Being selfish - 27:07 Protect yourself first - 29:03 The previous episode - 32:07 Why you need a budget - 33:17 The importance of understanding financial concepts - 37:46 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
The Engineer of Finance recommends the Bankosaurus® as a strategy. He also loves the stock market and real estate, stay tuned to find out why! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information on this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes What about the stock market? - 1:39 Is marketing insincere? - 2:25 Ken's thoughts about the financial industry - 3:36 The coronavirus and not knowing what to expect - 4:15 The coronavirus and the stock market - 4:48 You have to minimize your losses - 6:16 Investment strategies for you - 7:52 The best thing you can do planning for retirement - 12:02 Why whole life insurance? - 15:32 Learning from others - 17:46 Ken's experiences in the financial industry - 18:05 Be careful of what you find on the internet - 19:28 Do all solutions lie in the stock market? - 24:34 Struggling with the broker-dealer structure - 25:29 Buying or selling stocks - 26:49 Beware of the financial industry - 28:57 The investors have all the risk - 32:37 Why it is so hard to win in the stock market - 33:04 Ken's favorite type of assets - 33:57 Be careful of who you are listening to - 37:17 About annuities - 39:14 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Do you think that it is a good idea to save money in a savings account? The Engineer Of Finance gives us a piece of advice when it comes to savings and liquidity. Stay tuned until the end as Ken shares his insights! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information on this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes What happens when money is not liquid? - 0:38 Protecting your money - 2:24 What it means to have money liquid - 3:28 Explaining a dangerous strategy - 3:34 Diversification of strategies to store your money - 4:33 A liquidity problem - 5:05 Why having liquid assets is important - 6:18 Differences between savings and investments - 6:48 Having money in a savings account - 7:50 Savings create liquidity - 8:56 Investments can be illiquid - 9:55 Investments that can become illiquid - 11:49 Using The Bankosaurus® as a strategy - 12:58 Good ways to create liquidity - 13:17 The importance of liquidity when it comes to investments - 14:28 Ken's favorite savings strategy - 16:11 What happens when you create large amounts of liquidity - 17:44 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Do you know how a Smörgåsbord relates to this episode? Ken talks about the Coronavirus, finances, kids and the stock market stay tuned until the end to hear all the stories! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Talking about interest rates - 4:35 What's a Smörgåsbord - 6:00 Smörgåsbords and buffets - 8:37 Children that appreciate time and money - 11:51 The importance of reading every day - 17:30 Smörgåsbords in the financial industry - 19:51 How the Coronavirus is affecting the finance world - 20:28 The impact of the Coronavirus in the stock market - 22:28 Do you want to invest in the stock market? - 24:21 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
The stock market is where investors connect to buy and sell investments. Ken Greene will dive into the stock market, how the coronavirus is affecting it, and what can we expect for the next days... Stay tuned, and enjoy learning more about the stock market with The Engineer of Finance. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Last episode’s topic - 3:50 Compounding and accumulating - 5:38 The power of compound interest - 6:42 Talking about what's going on in the stock market - 8:08 Explaining the coronavirus - 9:36 The importance of cash flow - 11:22 Refinance properties - 13:02 How the coronavirus could affect the movement of money throughout the world - 13:43 Money has to flow - 14:05 What makes the financial industry so powerful - 15:27 Creating more money for you and your family - 16:55 Learn how to save a percentage of your income - 19:12 What can you do to reduce taxation - 21:33 Finding the right mentors for your business - 24:41 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Compound interest can make your money grow faster. Listen as The Engineer of Finance explains the power of compound interest and how it can work for you. Stay tuned and enjoy! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes The power of compound interest - 1:19 Using compound interest as a financial strategy - 2:12 Understanding the financial industry - 3:49 Enjoying your money - 5:07 Is compound interest important? - 5:31 It's essential to understand how banks work - 7:53 A win-win situation for you! - 9:51 Compound interest is powerful - 10:08 Phases of compound interest - 11:21 Examples to understanding compound interest - 13:10 Grow your money with compound interest - 16:00 All the benefits of compound interest - 17:10 Why compound interest is a good strategy - 19:09 What happens with the money that's compounding - 21:22 Avoiding the taxation part - 23:39 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Today, Ken dives into the importance of leverage and how powerful it can be, if used correctly. Knowing how to use leverage in your life can multiply your gains and minimize your losses. Stay tuned and learn from the Engineer of Finance! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Last week’s podcast - 1:42 Talking about leverage - 3:20 What's important for families? - 4:22 What's your number one investment? - 7:26 Continuing to learn about leverage - 9:51 An example to understand the concept of leverage - 12:47 Why is leverage interesting? - 13:11 How powerful leverage can be - 15:46 How leverage can work against you - 18:02 The power of compound interest - 21:19 Thinking on leverage emotionally - 22:37 Leveraging our time with technology - 25:25 Knowledge is power - 27:46 Is our world private? - 35:27 The idea behind cryptocurrency - 37:02 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Leverage is powerful. Knowing how to use leverage in a company or business can multiply your gains and minimize your losses. Ken explains how to use leverage in your finances, business, and life. Stay tuned and learn from the Engineer of Finance! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes What's leverage? - 2:05 The multiplier effect of leverage - 2:54 An example to understand leverage - 4:50 Explaining the return on investment - 6:23 Two examples of leverage - 7:00 The power of leverage - 8:34 How can you leverage something? - 12:16 The use of leverage in a company or business - 12:34 What can you leverage? - 15:30 Always multiply money - 21:40 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Today's episode is about systems, goals, and what you'll do this year as a routine to grow your business. Ken talks about how he maximizes his money in his business to create wealth for tomorrow. He also discusses the stock market and how you can know when it will go up or down. Stay tuned, and listen to Ken's insights about finances! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Scheduling and having a routine - 4:26 Why it's important to have a third party to count on - 5:33 The stock market and how you can understand it - 6:54 Having a time machine to understand the stock market? - 7:46 There's a cost for everything - 9:17 When you invest, you can lose or win - 15:41 You can structure yourself for a win, win, win! - 24:26 When you are negotiating, you can lose or win - 24:49 It's all about constantly getting better - 31:00 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Debt comes in several forms, knowing the difference between good and bad debt is crucial to your financial success. Listen as Ken explains these differences and how to make debt work for you, instead of the other way around. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Ken's holidays - 3:56 Always start with "why"- 4:54 Understanding all about debt - 5:40 Having a phenomenal income - 10:35 Struggles that people have with debt - 14:51 Money is just an amplifier - 15:11 Fighting with consciousness and subconsciousness - 18:33 The importance of having a free thought - 20:00 What's the Greene Machine? - 21:54 What's good debt? - 23:44 Paying yourself - 26:17 Examples of good and bad debt - 28:58 Paying off debt - 30:42 Banks make a fortune with debt - 32:16 Debt can be a very good instrument, you only need to know how to use it - 33:34 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Ken explains the importance of defining and focusing on your big why, the big reason why you do all things in your life: work, budgeting, taxes, and how having this approach unlocks all kinds of rewards in your life such as vacations, goodies, and overall financial freedom. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information on this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Identifying your WHY - 1:29 Be careful who you share your WHY with - 3:30 It's not about the money, it's about what money can give you – 4:39 Wanting the best for his wife and kids – 5:15 Ken’s big why is the love he has for the job, for learning and for the clients – 7:45 A few important strategies Ken recommends to help you accomplish your goal – 10:33 Why do something? Why not! – 15:30 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
This time of the year Ken recommends us to take a step back and review the amazing year we just had: the successes, failures, and what we learned from it. Beyond the classic new year resolutions, the idea is to truly dive in a reflection process to know what you want to accomplish in the upcoming year. Get the step by step from the Engineer of Finance himself on this episode! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information on this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Some of Ken’s thoughts about 2019 - 3:05 How Ken approaches the reflexion process - 4:10 Planning the year around family vacations - 5:25 Systems and goals - 8:58 More important than money is time - 12:45 Who is going to help you accomplish your goals in 2020? - 14:30 The power of education - 16:50 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Mentors are a very important piece in every advisor's life. They can help advisors make better decisions and guide them to be the best in the industry, and keep learning to give clients the best service. Ken explains how both the advisor and the advisor’s clients benefit from a valuable mentor. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information on this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Ken's thoughts about Thanksgiving and Christmas - 2:45 Talking about the previous episodes and guests - 6:00 Why real estate can be a powerful vehicle to store your money - 8:30 The importance of mentorship and coaching - 9:10 Being a mentor and providing a client with a good piece of advice - 10:30 Coaches can help to not repeat the same mistakes - 13:14 Learning from the best of the best - 15:27 Education in leadership and mentorship - 17:33 A win-win relationship - 19:44 Helping people identify their qualities - 22:10 What's life coaching? - 23:00 Coaching and doing an introductory conversation - 26:57 Speakers on stage - 28:08 The person that is good on stage but not good at one-on-one - 28:11 Ken can help you as a coach - 32:26 Serving people's needs - 33:50 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
There is more to inflation than we may think. Ken Greene talks about inflation as the strongest form of taxation, how it works, and what to do when it comes to retirement. Listen to this episode and enjoy it! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes The value of what you are getting - 5:53 A nation built on financial freedom - 8:01 What's inflation? - 9:53 Describing inflation using an analogy - 12:03 The inflation calculator - 14:01 The purchasing power - 17:09 Spending more than they are collecting - 18:49 We need a government - 22:24 Inflation is the largest form of taxation - 23:25 Everything is about money - 26:47 How can you stop inflation? - 32:35 Inflation is the largest form of taxation - 33:30 Why you should always study and learn to understand finances - 34:50 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Become a contrarian thinker to realize all the possibilities and strategies to wealth and retirement. Ken explains the dangers and the alternatives to annuities and understanding the financial game. Stay tuned, and enjoy! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes The annuities alternatives - 1:48 A contrarian thinker - 3:05 Being fascinated by the stock market - 5:46 Inflation is the largest form of taxation - 7:55 Retiring a percentage for your retirement? - 11:27 Paying income taxes - 14:21 Explaining annuities - 15:14 What can be dangerous with an annuity? - 17:23 Examples of alternatives to annuities - 19:51 Your money liquid for one year - 21:55 A very powerful strategy - 22:41 More alternatives to annuities - 28:23 You have to understand the financial game - 29:50 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Why do you need asset insurance for retirement? Listen to this episode as Ken dives into the why and what we need to do when it comes to retirement! Enjoy this episode! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information on this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Why it’s important to talk about retirement - 1:33 Struggling with the word “retirement” - 2:14 Helping clients to create perfect systems - 3:55 Ken's thoughts when it comes to retirement and sequence returns - 5:35 The importance of diversification - 6:03 Misconceptions about reverse mortgages - 7:28 Why you can use reverse mortgages or the Bankosaurus® as strategies - 10:14 Understanding the idea of asset insurance for retirement - 10:59 Finding a better savings strategy - 12:59 Human economic life value - 17:37 The importance of having a strategy for future earnings - 19:39 Ask Ken if you have questions - 24:06 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Do you know how the sequence of returns work? Whether you do or don’t, Ken will shed light on this subject and all about the different strategies available to help you plan for retirement and how to become a “contrarian thinker”, so stay tuned and enjoy! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information on this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Keeping cash flow - 1:54 Creating net cash flow - 3:33 Understanding the term “returns” - 6:59 Accumulate for retirement? - 9:21 The distribution side is a big deal - 10:09 Government sponsors plan - 11:10 Reverse mortgages - 15:14 Ken as a “contrarian thinker” - 15:39 Understanding the idea of retirement and what to do - 19:45 Think differently and turn your finances - 22:32 The Bankosaurus® as a powerful strategy - 24:27 What's the sequence of returns? - 25:40 You cannot have all your money under your mattress - 26:46 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Increasing your income does not have to mean paying more in taxes. Listen as The Engineer of Finance shares several strategies to decrease your income taxes, and increase your retirement income. Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information on this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Strategies to lower your taxes - 0:26 The latest episode with Don Graves - 1:51 Going into the reverse mortgage idea - 2:39 More income, paying more taxes - 4:13 Understanding the tax code and playing the game - 6:23 What to do if you are ready to retire - 7:09 Some retirement strategies - 8:00 It is all about cash flow! - 9:07 The new tax code - 13:56 What can you do to minimize your income taxes - 18:20 It takes time to know how to play the game - 20:20 Paying zero in income taxes for retirement! - 22:14 Everybody’s situation is unique - 29:30 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
It's tax season, so in today's episode, Ken will dive into the tax world. He talks about the tax structure and what to do when you have high rates of tax revenue. Stay tuned and listen to Ken's insights! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information on this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes It is officially tax season - 1:40 Paying income taxes -1:53 What if we create a tax structure? - 1:58 Creating an incentive for the economy in the US - 2:10 How can you lower your taxes for 2019? - 2:19 How can we create more income for ourselves and pay fewer taxes? - 3:22 Qualified plans - 3:52 What are tax-deferred vehicles? - 4:05 Reducing your taxes today - 5:50 To save in taxes, put your money in qualified plans - 7:06 Some vehicles to reduce your taxes - 8:14 A very clever strategy to think about - 10:33 Some other strategies outside of qualified plans - 11:24 Real estate as a powerful tool - 12:03 Thinking on your company structure - 13:14 Your company and paying taxes - 15:34 Another awesome strategy to reduce your taxes - 16:24 A strategy that is going to grow income-tax-free - 16:55 More on vehicles to reduce your taxes - 20:36 Take advantage of having an awesome income year - 21:21 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
In today's episode, Ken Greene revisits some previous concepts to help you understand 529 plans and other strategies for saving for college, retirement, and qualified plans in general that can be useful no matter what stage you are in your life! Stay tuned, and listen to Ken's insights! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information on this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Ken's ideal client - 2:10 Being in the accumulation phase - 2:55 Being more dependent - 3:20 Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) - 7:00 What is a 529 plan? - 9:14 Advantages of 529 plans - 11:44 Prepaid tuitions - 13:22 The way you really create wealth - 16:47 Tax liabilities and real estate - 18:40 The value of a 529 plan - 19:12 Focus on doing one thing! - 21:41 What is the "baby Bankosaurus®" - 24:00 If you want to know more about the baby Bankosaurus®, contact Ken - 26:40 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Ken switches gears on this special episode to put his awesome co-host, Tammi Brannan, in the spotlight. They talk about how they first started working together, the principles of Tammi’s Blueprint Process, and how Ken has benefited from it in his business and his podcast itself! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information on this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Overcoming his fears and getting better with the podcast - 1:38 How the podcast has helped Ken in his practice - 2:54 Hiring Tammi and the Blueprint Process - 8:27 Tammi takes the lead to explain the importance of purpose— the base of the Blueprint Process - 9:19 The ideal client for Tammi - 12:37 How Tammi first works with her clients - 15:20 Ken’s “laugh test” to find out if a client is a right fit - 17:50 Building long-term relationships - 18:29 Find your blueprint and build your business around it - 19:11 How to find your blueprints: the “battery” method - 27:04 How Ken made use of this tactic in his business - 30:35 The 3 phases of the Blueprint Process: research, application, and the BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goals) - 35:20 Tammi’s podcast - 38:00 How Tammi’s process allows you to turn your goals into action items - 43:05 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
In today's episode, Ken Greene shares his awesome story about what was involved in becoming a professional engineer, and how he uses his engineering mindset in the finance world, so stay tuned and enjoy this episode! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help others become financially independent and earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information on this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer of Finance click here Show Notes Having an engineering mindset helps in the finance world - 1:51 How does it help having an engineer advising me about my finances? - 2:20 Joining the industry in 2008 - 2:36 Ken's background and skills - 4:42 The Civil Engineering World - 6:00 What to do to become an engineer - 8:00 A professional engineer, working with professionals - 8:56 Having his license - 10:03 Ken's first podcast ever - 11:43 How has engineering come to play? - 13:35 Always asking why - 14:56 A professional engineer in the industry - 16:17 A perfectionist mindset - 19:31 All the imperfections are perfect - 20:20 The Engineer of Finance Podcast name - 21:54 Joey the T-Rex - 22:30 We can not predict the future - 24:31 Looking at new tools when it comes to retirement - 25:52 Hated writing and now has a podcast - 26:44 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
If you are struggling to know where's the best place to store your money, do not hesitate, because Ken Greene has the answer: Use the Bankosaurus®! On this episode, our host explains how it can be a very effective strategy to treat almost like a sinking fund to store cash for your next property. You can do whatever you want if you have a great place to store your money! Stay tuned and listen how! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help people become financially independent and help them earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Talking about the last episodes - 1:35 A great place to store cash - 3:18 The Bankosaurus® is a very powerful tool - 3:31 How often and how to implement the Bankosaurus® - 5:38 A very powerful sinking fund - 6:09 Taking the cash flow from the Real Estate - 6:50 What happens if you have an emergency? - 9:22 Some things that you have to consider and be careful with - 10:47 Access to cash flow any time you want - 12:11 Ken talks about building wealth one house at a time - 13:39 Having whole life insurance policies - 15:28 Fun ways to store your money - 15:47 With a Bankosaurus®, your cash flow can grow! - 17:22 Ken's preference: using the Bankosaurus® - 20:49 Ken will talk about qualified plans for the next episodes - 25:08 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS
Ken and Tammi discuss the importance of having a financial mentor, dive into some financial strategies, whole life insurance, term insurance, and Ken's focus strategy: The Bankosaurus®. Stay tuned and learn more about finances! Ken Greene transitioned from being a Professional Engineer (P.E.) to the “Engineer of Finance.” His goal is to help others become financially independent and earn better yields with less risk by investing Off Wall Street. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to http://engineeroffinance.com Connect with Ken Greene http://engineeroffinance.com Office 775-624-8839 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-greene https://business.facebook.com/GreeneFinance Book a meeting with Ken If you liked what you’ve heard and would like a one-on-one meeting with the Engineer Of Finance click here Show Notes Ken shares a client's story - 2:31 His goal: educate with different ideas and concepts - 3:01 Life insurance products - 4:15 Credit protection mechanisms - 4:50 Term life insurance as a very powerful product - 6:03 Credit cards: a bad product? - 6:14 Ask your financial advisor first - 8:42 Understanding the financial strategies that the advisor gives - 10:47 Credit cards and whole life insurance - 11:44 Do you have enough money for retirement? - 14:55 Powerful strategies: Term Insurance and Bankosaurus® - 15:22 A financial entertainer - 15:40 Sit and listen to people - 17:30 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS