The Money Insights Podcast

Jan 28 2025 186 ep. 44 mins 15

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Each week, Money Insights founders Christian Allen and Rod Zabriskie get together to discuss all things money and business. From the latest financial trends to unique strategic wealth-building strategies, Christian and Rod take the time to teach you what you need to know to achieve financial success in all aspects of your life. RSSVERIFY

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Spotting Bad Investments: Lessons from American Greed

Jan 28 2025 46 mins

Welcome to the Money Insights Podcast, where high-income earners find ways to transform their wealth-building strategies from merely high-income to high-net-worth. In this episode, hosts Christian Allen and Rod Zabriskie delve into the critical topic of identifying bad investments. They share eye-opening stories from the series 'American Greed' to highlight common pitfalls and prov

10 Controversial Financial Takes: a roundtable discussion | #187

Jan 20 2025 55 mins

Whether it's about debt, saving for retirement, or investing, there are a lot of voices out there telling you what to do. They can be overwhelming, and they can also be WRONG. This week, Rod and Christian are joined again by honorary co-hosts and key members of the Money Insights team, Blake Brogan and Brenyn McConnell, to break down 10 controversial pieces of money advice. Let's g

What would Rod do? | #186

Jan 13 2025 38 mins

We have this source of incredible wisdom here, and we need to take full advantage of it. Today, Rod the Pod Zabriskie is going to put on many hats: economist, dad, financial planner, investor. Whether it's inheriting $500,000, investing in a real estate deal that's losing money, or dealing with $50,000 in credit card debt, Rod's got the answers. Let's dive in. Money Insights is a

What Trump's presidency means for alternative investors | #185

Jan 06 2025 32 mins

A new year and a new presidency are upon us. This episode has nothing to do with political preferences. It has everything to do with what this means for alternative investors. Whether you like Donald Trump or not, it is vitally important to understand what changes are coming. From tax reform and deregulation to tariffs and trade policy, Christian and Rod dive into what investors sh

Stop the bleeding: an interview with Lisa Chastain | #184

Dec 31 2024 55 mins

A renowned expert in personal finance, Lisa Chastain is dedicated to empowering passionate and successful women to overcome the shame and guilt surrounding their finances. Lisa has built her entire career supporting individuals to rewire their money mindset and adopt a strategic framework to focus on healthy spending rather than restrictive budgeting. In this episode, Rod and Chr

The hidden cost of playing it safe with your investments | #183

Dec 23 2024 36 mins

This week, Rod and Christian discuss the hidden costs of playing it safe with your investments. Most people don’t realize that overly conservative investing can be every bit as dangerous as a more aggressive approach. However, we want to be educated and thoughtful in the way we do it, so let’s get into some of the things we need to be thinking about when making good investment

Top 10 things high-income earners waste money on | #182

Dec 16 2024 47 mins

Wasting money can look and feel a lot of different ways. Whether it's subscriptions, overpriced financial advisors, or fancy new cars, where could you be saving your money? In this episode, Christian and Rod break down 10 things they see high-income earners frequently waste money on. Money Insights is a strategic planning firm that is founded on the principle that "off-the-shelf"

Impact of the federal deficit and national debt | #181

Dec 10 2024 47 mins

This week, not only are we going to talk about America's insane national debt and federal budget deficit, but we're also going to try to do it without depressing everybody. In this episode, we dive into causes of the rising deficit, potential consequences, and how it could impact our lives. Wish us luck! Money Insights is a strategic planning firm that is founded on the principle

Cash flow is king: Achieving financial freedom through cash flow | #180

Dec 02 2024 42 mins

This week, we get to talk about one of our and your favorite topics...cash flow! Creating passive streams of income can completely shift your wealth building game AND your peace of mind. Join us as we dive into financial freedom, some core strategies for building cash flow, and practical steps you can start doing right now. Money Insights is a strategic planning firm that is foun

Dave Ramsey's worst takes | #179

Nov 25 2024 47 mins

This week, we're talking about someone who is very much out of step with the philosophies that we believe when it comes to building wealth. Can you guess who it is? That's right, in this episode, we're going to take a look at some of Dave Ramsey's worst takes and rebut them. From no credit score to 15 year mortgages, tune in for a fun one. Money Insights is a strategic planning f