The Confident Dollar Podcast
Join financial advisor Lauren Gage as she discusses how to build confidence in your money. Through episodes you'll learn how to save more, make more & plan for your future in a way that doesn't have you leaving behind how you want to live your life now. And let's not even get started with the shame cycle of money - we ARE leaving that behind. Bite sized episodes are released every Tuesday & Thursday.
Episodes
31 episodes
What is the Stock Market, Really?
The stock market. We hear about it all the time—but what is it, really?In this clear and approachable episode, we’re breaking it all down so you can finally understand what the stock market is, how it works, and how you...
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Episode 31
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14:54
Index Funds vs. Mutual Funds vs. ETFs: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between index funds, mutual funds, and ETFs—you’re not alone! In this Investing 101 episode, I break down each type of investment in plain English so you can feel confident making choices that fit ...
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Episode 30
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18:40
All Things ROTH
There are so many options for getting retirement assets into ROTH. In this episode I walk through Roth IRAs, Roth Employer Plans, Backdoor Roth, Roth Conversions & Mega Backdoor Roths. Disclosures: Contributions to a R...
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Episode 28
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21:23
How to Save for Retirement if You're Self-Employed
You did it, you quit your job & started your own business. But you're not sure what the best way to save for retirement is now that you don't have a 401k through work. In this episode, I discuss the two main options I use for self-employed ...
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Episode 28
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20:05
Steps to Financial Confidence
Are you unsure about what step you should take next in your finances? It's important to have a game plan & a step by step process of how to get to financial freedom. In this episode, I walk through the Steps to Financial Confidence that I t...
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Episode 26
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11:45
What To Do With an Old 401k
According to estimates from Capitalize - about 1.65trillion in assets is in forgotten 401k accounts. That's insane! About 29 million accounts. So what should you do with your old 401k? In this episode, I give you the 4 options that...
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Episode 25
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18:12
Building Contentment
Contentment: Something that we have a hard time grabbing ahold of in this consumeristic culture. What does it mean to be content & how can it help you make better and more financially sound decisions? In this episo...
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Episode 24
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20:57
Crushing Debt
In this episode, I discuss the main strategy I use to help clients pay off debt. I share insights on the importance of recognizing the weight of debt and the frustration that comes with it. I also provide steps and priorities for tackling debt,...
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Episode 23
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20:50
How to Determine your Money Mindset
We all have been hearing about the important of money mindset lately. Basically - what are your views of money & its relationship to you, and do these beliefs impact your financial wellbeing? If you are scarcity mindset vs abu...
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Episode 22
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23:55
Market Update - December
In this episode I give you my take on what is happening in the stock market. We discuss what's next after that November rally, Santa Claus Rallly's and what the election year can bring to the market. Remember - past performance ca...
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Episode 21
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15:46
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Taking on Student Loans
We have been sold that student loans are good debt , but are they really? Or do they leave most people graduating with debt up to their eyeballs and working years to pay it off. Do these companies take advantage of young people and...
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Episode 20
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14:06
Recession Planning
So what steps should you be taking in your finances if you think there is a recession coming? In this episode - I give you my steps to take if you are in the accumulation phase or distribution phase of investing (because they are different!).&n...
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Episode 19
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22:45
Categorizing Spending in your Budget
I know - budgeting. Everyone just threw up in their mouth a little. But seriously, you need to reframe your mindset when it comes to budgeting. This is not telling you that you can't spend money - it is just making sure that you're spending you...
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Episode 18
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14:19
Understanding Roth's
Roth IRAs & Roth Contributions are an important part of your retirement planning - in this episode I break down the different Roth options along with income limits, tax strategies, etc. You want to make sure you are diversifyin...
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Episode 17
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13:59
How much do I need to retire?
The age old question - how much do I need to retire? In this episode, I walk you through a BASIC strategy to figure out what your retirement number is. We all know it doesn't matter what age you reach, you can't retire if you have no money.&nbs...
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Episode 16
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14:18
Market Update - October
There is a lot happening in the world! How do you balance staying informed while also blocking out the noise when it comes to your investments? The purpose of these updates is to help digest everything that is happening & how it...
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Episode 15
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27:52
Investing Misconceptions
In this episode, we address the common misconceptions when it comes to getting started with investing. We want to debunk these misconceptions so you can feel more confident getting started with investing!
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Episode 14
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13:49
Money Concepts for High Schoolers!
My tips for all things money that you should be talking to your high schoolers about!
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Episode 13
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16:41
Money Concepts for Middle School Aged Kids!
Here are some of my tips for what to be working on with your middle schoolers when it comes to teaching healthy money habits!
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Episode 12
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10:04
Market Update - September
This episode is meant to give you an understanding of what is happening in the current markets. I talk about what to expect from markets after rate hikes finish & what all the cash on the sidelines means. All charts that we look at can be f...
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24:47
Money Concepts for Elementary Aged Kids
In this episode I give you four concepts to be working on with your elementary aged kids about money. This will help build the foundation for healthy money concepts as they get older. We will also be able to build on those concepts in later yea...
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Episode 10
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14:54
July 11th Webinar - Market Update + How to Teach Your Kids About Money!
Audio from July's webinar. Monthly webinars always include a market update + a behavioral financial topic. This month we tackled tips for how to teach your kids about money. As for the market update - can we look at the first half of the year a...
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Episode 9
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42:23