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Life smacks you hard when you get kicked out of mom and dad’s nest. Don’t worry, it happens to all of us. You may have dreams but you get stuck trying to figure out the basics of living. You’re ready to drive the car to your life’s special destination…but how do your turn on the car again? As you chase your dreams, you need to understand basic functions of life from IRAs, 401Ks, paystubs, taxes, finances, loans, insurance, tuition, and investments to build up your own homemade operations. We’re here to help you understand these systems to navigate through the mess. On our journey, we’ve managed to swerve around some of life’s major potholes while also crashing into some steep curbs. We are here to give you a heads up on what’s on the road ahead. We hope to see you on the next episode of The Homemade Ops Show!
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Aug 5, 2020
Aug 5, 2020
27 min
What are some specific tactics you can use to avoid financial harm? On today’s episode, we talk about how to be on the defense in financial situations. Tips include:
1. Don’t assume and ask questions
2. Hold on to your money until someone fulfills their commitment
3. Always be the “person who gets paid” and is respected financially
4. Be comfortable with uncomfortable situations
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Aug 3, 2020
Aug 3, 2020
27 min
There are many times with finances when you get hurt, either by accident or someone with bad intentions. People can cheat you out of money, hide things in the fine print, or cause expensive damage. What do you do? Join us today and on the next several episodes when we talk about strategies to protect yourself from harm, starting with having proper expectations of people.
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Jul 29, 2020
Jul 29, 2020
25 min
Oh the corny Bond jokes, how we love them. But have you ever wondered how bonds work or what they do exactly? Today we discuss how bond work, where you can buy them, and some fancy terminology to make you feel like an insider. Join us on another fun episode of Homemade Ops.
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Jul 27, 2020
Jul 27, 2020
33 min
Ah, the stock market. Everyone’s heard of it, but what are stocks? What does it mean to be a “public” company? How in the world should I go about investing and owning stocks if I’m not a finance expert? Join us on today’s episode to learn basic definitions about stocks for the every day person so you can sound just a little cooler at this weekend’s dinner party.
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Jul 20, 2020
Jul 20, 2020
31 min
On today’s episode, we take you through a mini economics lesson about the history of trade, money, and wealth. We also talk about the strategies to build wealth: being an employee, owning a business, and investing. We help you see the pros and cons of each before we launch into investing basics over the next few weeks.
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Jul 15, 2020
Jul 15, 2020
23 min
Why does Mr. Wonderful from Shark Tank invest in wedding companies? They are highly profitable because of FEAR BUYING. Don’t get caught in the trap of making purchases out of fear or FOMO and learn strategies for keeping your budget in check during major life changes.
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Jul 13, 2020
Jul 13, 2020
20 min
What is a mini budget? And how do I set one? Mini budgets are great for keeping track of your money outside of the normal budget process. Come learn how to set a short term budget for a specific event and keep yourself on track!
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Jul 10, 2020
Jul 10, 2020
57 min
Join us today as we talk with mortgage broker Phillip Burnett. He has years of experience owning his own company in the mortgage business. We talk about the process of getting a mortgage, pitfalls to avoid, and strategies to save money. Join us for another fun episode of Homemade Ops.
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Jul 8, 2020
Jul 8, 2020
34 min
Now that you know what a mortgage is, how can you avoid getting screwed? It feels like you are signing your life away when you look at mortgage paperwork. Let us give you a list of things to watch out for and strategies to raise your confidence that you’re making the best financial decisions. Homemade Ops Copyright 2020
Jul 6, 2020
Jul 6, 2020
27 min
How much will my mortgage ACTUALLY be? What is PMI? What is the difference between a mortgage broker and a lending company? Join us as we break down a mortgage, one of the most expensive and complicated financial transactions you will ever make.