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Money Stories in Black and White with Casandra Austin-McDonald: Part 1 (Ep. 49)

Money Stories in Black and White with Casandra Austin-McDonald: Part 1 (Ep. 49)

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In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach Christine Luken is joined by Casandra Austin-McDonald to share her personal experience managing finances as a multiracial woman. Together, they explore how diverse racial backgrounds shape financial journeys, discuss the impact of systemic issues on wealth-building, and highlight the importance of emotional healing in achieving financial well-being.

Casandra discusses: 

  • Her biracial upbringing and what it revealed to her about financial experiences
  • How does financial independence stem from a desire to avoid bullying and social stigma
  • Ways we can emphasize the importance of teaching the next generation
  • Her experience with money as shaped by historical trauma and systemic challenges
  • And more

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About Our Guest: 

Casandra is a bold and dynamic speaker who captivates her audiences with her authentic presence and impactful content. She utilizes unique approaches to transformational work to ensure ideal outcomes are achieved. Casandra uses a combination of her education and training, professional background, lived experiences, and gifts to support high-achieving leaders in prioritizing personal growth and well-being so that they create fulfilling and successful lives, relationships, and impactful work.

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Hiring and Working with a Financial Advisor: Part 2 (Ep. 48)

Hiring and Working with a Financial Advisor: Part 2 (Ep. 48)

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Are you confident your financial advisor is truly working for you? 

Welcome back to Hiring and Working with a Financial Advisor: Part 2, where Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, dives into the fiduciary standard and arms you with essential questions to ask your financial advisor that ensure you’re hiring the right advisor for your unique situation. This episode uncovers the importance of having an advisor who understands your specific financial landscape and follows a fiduciary standard. You’ll also learn red flags indicating it might be time to find a new advisor.

Christine discusses: 

  • The importance of asking good questions in the hiring process
  • How and why you need to cultivate a positive long-term relationship with your advisor
  • Red flags to watch for in a financial planner, aka when to fire yours
  • And more

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Hiring and Working with a Financial Advisor: Part 1 (Ep. 47)

Hiring and Working with a Financial Advisor: Part 1 (Ep. 47)

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Hiring a financial advisor can change the trajectory of your financial future – for better or worse. 

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, highlights the essential aspects of hiring and working with a financial advisor. She addresses whether hiring a financial advisor is necessary for everyone and how to identify the right advisor for your financial goals. Whether you’re considering hiring or firing an advisor, Part 1 of this two-part series offers valuable insights into making informed decisions that align with your financial goals. 

Key takeaways include: 

  • Why financial planning is a necessity but hiring a financial planner is optional
  • Reasons why you might want a financial advisor
  • How you can find and hire a financial advisor
  • And more

 

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Modern Husbands: How Men Can Support Working Women (Ep. 46)

Modern Husbands: How Men Can Support Working Women (Ep. 46)

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Learn how you can support your working partner effectively with today’s special guest, Brian Page, founder of Modern Husbands.

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, sits down with Brian to talk about the dynamics of supporting working women and practical ways men can be better partners both financially and at home. Brian shares his personal experiences and practical advice on creating a balanced home, effective financial communication, managing household responsibilities as a team, and making time for what’s truly important.

Tune in and learn about navigating financial roles, breaking societal norms, and fostering a harmonious household.

Brian talks about: 

  • The journey that led him to create the Modern Husbands
  • How his relationship with money has changed now that his wife is the majority income earner in their household
  • The stereotypes that he and his wife encountered regarding how they manage money, parenthood, and their household
  • Tangible ways that men can support working women
  • How the Money Marriage Toolkit helps couples create more harmony in their relationships
  • And more

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About our Guest: 

Brian Page is a husband, dad, and Founder of Modern Husbands. Brian spent 15 years as a personal finance and economics educator before transitioning to a senior-level position with Next Gen Personal Finance when he moved to Atlanta to support his wife’s career. Brian was recognized as a CNN Money Hero and is a former Working Group Member of President Obama’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability. He founded Modern Husbands, which is dedicated to sharing ideas on managing money and the home as a team.

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Numbers to Know Before You Buy a Car (Ep. 45)

Numbers to Know Before You Buy a Car (Ep. 45)

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Thinking of buying a car soon?

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, dives into the essential numbers you need to know before stepping into a car dealership. From understanding your current car’s value, trading in or selling options, to grasping personal financial figures like your credit score and down payment, this episode equips you with all the necessary tools to be a smart car shopper. Additionally, Christine shares an important perspective on the car buying process, including the often-overlooked total cost of ownership and the psychological tactics employed by salespeople – all to ensure you drive away with a deal that suits your financial health.

Christine discusses: 

  • The different things to keep in mind when you’re trading your car vs selling it
  • The three important personal numbers you need to know: your credit score, downpayment, and walk away price
  • The importance of researching the vehicle you want to buy so you know the price range for the options you want
  • How getting financing from the dealer is like buying two products
  • Why you need to understand your emotional triggers during the car buying process
  • And more

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Money is Spiritual With David Hayward (Ep. 44)

Money is Spiritual With David Hayward (Ep. 44)

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Are your spiritual beliefs affecting your financial health?

Viewing money as a spiritual tool can help you break free from a scarcity mindset.

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, welcomes David Hayward, a former pastor-turned-artist known for his Naked Pastor blog, to discuss his book, “Money Is Spiritual.” David shares his personal journey from a scarcity mindset to financial freedom, emphasizing the importance of seeing money as a spiritual asset. They explore breaking negative money beliefs, practical steps for healing your financial relationship, and the power of positive communities.

David discusses: 

  • How his upbringing and career as a pastor influenced his money mindset.
  • The concept of money being spiritual and its potential to be worshiped
  • Why so many people spiritualize negativity about money
  • Tips on overcoming guilt and learning to charge what you’re worth as an artist
  • Why it’s so important to surround yourself with positive influences to transform your financial outlook
  • And more

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About our Guest: 

David Hayward served the church for about 30 years, then left the ministry in 2010. He’s been running the nakedpastor blog since 2005, where he posts provocative cartoons, articles, and artwork. He launched an online community called The Lasting Supper, a place for people to change without being judged or instructed and where they can learn to become spiritually independent. He’s been cartooning, making art, writing, and speaking about his core passions: personal authentic freedom, the power to change our own lives and communities, and the creative spirit to make our world a better place.  He’s written many books, one of which is “Money Is Spiritual,” to help people overcome negative beliefs and unhealthy attitudes about money that are often entertained by spiritual people, artists, and others. He and his wife live in eastern Canada. They have three adult children.

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The Quantum Physics of Manifesting with Carissa Andrews (Ep. 43)

The Quantum Physics of Manifesting with Carissa Andrews (Ep. 43)

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Have you ever wanted to tap into the scientific principles of quantum physics to manifest your dreams?

Let’s talk about how you can!

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, introduces our special guest Carissa Andrews, an award-winning indie author and CEO of Author Revolution. Carissa unpacks the intricate relationship between quantum physics and manifestation. She addresses the significance of decision-making in collapsing infinite possibilities into tangible realities, provides a clearer understanding of quantum entanglement and its role in attracting your desires, and explains the importance of action in turning your dreams into reality. 

Carissa shares her fascinating experience with manifestation masterminds and how they amplify our intentions.

Key highlights include: 

  • How Carissa began pairing the business of writing with mindset, manifestation, and quantum physics
  • Why the first step to manifesting, to decide, is so important
  • Explanation of quantum entanglement and how it applies to the manifestation process
  • The critical role of taking steps – even small ones – that align with your goals
  • And more

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About our Guest: 

Carissa Andrews is an award-winning and internationally bestselling indie author with over 25 books published. Carissa is the CEO of Author Revolution, an online academy dedicated to helping indie authors become publishing powerhouses. As the host of the Author Revolution Podcast, Carissa dives into topics from step-by-step strategies for indie authors to mindset techniques that elevate authors to manifest their millionaire author destiny.

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The Business of Family Business With Josh Ackerman (Ep. 42)

The Business of Family Business With Josh Ackerman (Ep. 42)

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How can you navigate the complexities of transitioning a family business to the next generation?

Today on Money Is Emotional, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, sits down with Financial Life Planner™ and host of Transition Talks: Business Exit & Retirement Strategies, Josh Ackerman, who shares invaluable insights on handling the financial and emotional aspects of passing a family business to the next generation. Learn why treating your children fairly doesn’t always mean treating them equally and discover the essential conversations to have early on.

Join Christine and Josh to hear real-life experiences about what goes into creating a seamless handover, maintaining family harmony, and planning for the future. 

Top takeaways include:

  • Why Josh decided to join his father’s financial services firm, Context Financial
  • The biggest and most common pitfall in business transitions
  • Why treating your children fairly may not always mean treating them equally
  • What business owners with young children should be thinking about 
  • And more

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About Our Guest: 

Josh Ackerman, joined Context Financial in 2006 and became a Certified Financial Planner™ in 2009. Josh is a member of the Financial Planning Association, a national association that supports CFP® professionals, financial planners, academic leaders, students, and those who support the financial planning process. He is the host of Transition Talks: Business Exit & Retirement Strategies.

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The Wealthy Woman Within (Ep. 41)

The Wealthy Woman Within (Ep. 41)

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Are you ready to discover the keys to becoming a wealthy woman?

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, shares the surprising keys women can use to unlock their financial power and take control of their money.  Through defining what true wealth means beyond just numbers, sharing personal journeys, exploring the power of emotions, and embracing discomfort, listeners will learn how to achieve financial confidence and empowerment.

Christine discusses: 

  • What “wealthy” means, and why women should aspire to it
  • Her journey to becoming a Wealthy Woman
  • How to use emotions as a superpower in financial decision-making and goal-setting
  • Building money confidence with competency and community
  • Why we need to step out of our comfort zone to achieve financial growth and stability
  • And more

If you’re interested in working with Christine 1:1, apply for Financial Dignity® Coaching here: https://www.christineluken.com/apply/ 

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Costly College Mistakes with Dan Bisig (Ep. 40)

Costly College Mistakes with Dan Bisig (Ep. 40)

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How do some families navigate the college funding maze without stumbling or getting lost? Join us on this episode of Money is Emotional as we uncover the secrets to avoiding costly college mistakes!

Today, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, welcomes Dan Bisig, aka Dan The College Man, a College Admissions and Funding Expert, founder of College and Beyond, LLC, the co-author of the College Entrance Game Plan, and a beacon of hope for parents and students navigating the murky waters of college admissions and financial planning. 

They dig deep into the world of college admissions and funding and address the issues that many families face and how to sidestep them. With his wealth of experience and compassionate approach, Dan guides us through the complex process, ensuring families make informed decisions that align with their financial and academic goals. 

Tune in and equip yourself with the knowledge to make the college journey a financially savvy and stress-free experience.

Key takeaways:

  • The importance of early and open discussions about college finances between parents and students to set realistic expectations
  • Understanding student loans, and why expecting a full-ride scholarship could be unrealistic
  • Selecting a college is not just about prestige but finding the right fit financially, academically, and personally for the student
  • Recent challenges with the FAFSA process highlighting the need for diligent preparation and understanding of federal aid
  • The difference between “full ride” and “full tuition” scholarships
  • And more

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About Our Guest: 

Dan Bisig is a popular Author, Speaker, College Admissions and Funding Expert, and Founder of College and Beyond, LLC.  He is passionate about helping students get into the right college, at the right price, pursue the right major or career path, and graduate right on time!

After spending 25 years as a Financial Planner and seeing families make incredibly tough decisions when it came to college, Dan decided he had to do something about it. Over the past 18 years, he has helped thousands of students and parents across the United States and Internationally as well as navigate their way through the college process.

Dan co-authored the book, College Entrance Game Plan: Your Comprehensive Guide To Collecting, Organizing, and Funding College. He is a member of the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), and the Kentucky Association for College Admission Counseling (KYACAC).  Dan is also a College Expert with College Aid Pro where he often is invited to speak on various college funding and admissions topics. 

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