Thoughts On Money [TOM]

Nov 15 2024 204 ep. 27 mins 20

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THOUGHTS ON MONEY [TOM] is a podcast looking at simple truths on money. Everything from budgeting to investing to decision making. A great place to come for answers to your personal financial questions or to spark thought on how to improve your financial life.

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The Secret to Financial Serenity

Nov 15 2024 33 mins

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/3UT2L8u The Secret to Financial Serenity: Confidence and Strategy Join Trevor Cummings and today's author Blaine Carver as they explore the core elements of financial confidence in this engaging episode of 'Thoughts on Money.' They discuss Blaine's latest blog article, 'The Secret to Financial Serenity,' delving into the psychology of money

Saving on Taxes

Nov 07 2024 32 mins

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/3CgKBaB Saving on Taxes: The Power and Pitfalls of Roth Conversions In this episode of the Thoughts on Money (TOM) podcast, host Trevor Cummings and guest Blaine Carver dive into strategies for saving on taxes, focusing particularly on Roth conversions. They discuss the often misunderstood benefits of converting retirement accounts into Rot

Returns Over the Next 10 Years

Nov 01 2024 33 mins

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4f8lpS0 Predicting the Next Decade's Market Returns: An In-Depth Analysis In this episode of the Thoughts on Money (TOM) podcast, host Trevor Cummings, along with Blaine and Sean, delve into the topic of future market returns, discussing insights from a recent Goldman Sachs research paper predicting stock market returns of around 3% annuall

Can You Afford It?

Oct 18 2024 37 mins

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/3NrWc90 Transforming Financial Mindsets: From Planning to Legacy In this multifaceted episode of the 'Thoughts on Money' podcast, hosts Trevor Cummings and Blaine Carver delve into various aspects of financial decision-making and planning. They discuss Trevor's blog article 'Can You Afford It?' and debate the merits of financial stretching

Don't Believe the Lies

Oct 11 2024 35 mins

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4h3n4cK Navigating Half Truths in Finance and Life In this episode of the Thoughts on Money Podcast, host Trevor Cummings, along with co-host Sean Latimer, discusses the complexities of handling half truths in financial decisions and personal life. The conversation navigates through the challenges Trevor faced preparing sermons, particularl

The Line and The Circle – Spending in Retirement

Oct 04 2024 31 mins

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4ePs5nr Reprogramming Financial Mindsets: From Earning to Spending This episode of the 'Thoughts on Money' podcast features Blaine Carver, Sean Latimer, and Trevor discussing the need to reprogram financial mindsets, particularly as one transitions from earning a steady income to spending in retirement. The conversation highlights common mi

Eating Elephants

Sep 27 2024 41 mins

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4gJS8OT Navigating Big Decisions: Frameworks for Financial Planning In this episode of the Thoughts on Money podcast, host Trevor Cummings, along with Sean Latimer and Blaine Carver, discusses strategies for tackling big life decisions and financial planning. They explore the concept of breaking down overwhelming tasks into manageable steps

You've Got to Be Kidding Me

Sep 20 2024 35 mins

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/3Xw16Gr Navigating Financial Media Hype and Sensationalism In this episode of the Thoughts on Money (TOM) podcast, host Trevor Cummings, along with Sean Latimer and Blaine Carver, delve into the impact of sensationalism in financial media. They discuss a particular article titled 'You've Got to be Kidding Me,' examining why sensational head

Dollar-Cost-Averaging

Sep 13 2024 33 mins

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4d9Z1FY Mastering Dollar Cost Averaging: Soccer Strategies for Smarter Investments In this episode of the Thoughts on Money Podcast, hosts Trevor Cummings and Blaine Carver discuss the importance of dollar cost averaging (DCA) as an investment strategy. Blaine shares an engaging analogy comparing DCA to soccer strategies, specifically the b

What To Expect When You're Expecting

Sep 06 2024 29 mins

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/47bXUEB The Power of Expectations in Life, Finance, and Happiness In this episode of the Thoughts on Money (Tom) podcast, hosted by Trevor Cummings with guests Blaine Carver and Sean Latimer, the focus is on Trevor's article titled 'What to Expect When You're Expecting.' The discussion explores the impact of expectations on various aspects