The Money Maps Podcast with Xerxes
The Money Maps with Xerxes is an educational podcast hosted by experienced financial advisor Xerxes Nabong, offering practical insights on personal finance and wealth management. With nearly 20 years in the financial services industry, Xerxes breaks down complex topics like investing, life insurance and retirement planning, making them accessible to all listeners of all backgrounds. The podcast delivers timely, expert advice relevant to a wide audience—whether you’re a professional, small business owner, or retiree—empowering individuals to navigate the financial landscape and make informed decisions to secure their financial future.
Episodes
43 episodes
Episode 43: 2024 IRS Tax Law Changes
As we look ahead into 2024, I share some recently announced IRS tax law changes – tax brackets, standard deduction, health savings increases, retirement savings increases, and income phase out regions to qualify for Roth IRAs contributions. Whe...
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Episode 42: Talking Family Finances During The Holidays
As the holiday season brings families together, it creates a prime opportunity to have meaningful discussions about future plans and financial well-being. While talking finances during the holiday season may seem overwhelming, these crucial con...
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Episode 42
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10:03
Episode 41: Navigating Finances With Children
With nearly two decades of advising families on navigating finances with children, I find myself standing on the cusp of fatherhood. This episode is a high-level overview of preparing financially for the life-changing adventure of parenthood.
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Episode 41
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9:28
Episode 40: A Guide To Emotional Investing
Join me in this insightful episode into the world of emotions in finance. If my last episode enlightened you on money perceptions, know that it's our emotions that truly power our decisions. I’ll speak on how these feelings shape our approach t...
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Episode 40
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Episode 39: The Psychology Behind Our Financial Decisions
In this episode, I delve into the psyche behind our financial decisions. Why do we sometimes prioritize the now over our future? I explore the psychology of money, the tug-of-war between instant gratification and long-term gains, social pressur...
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Episode 39
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15:32
Episode 38: Leaving A Lasting Legacy - Beyond The Assets
Every day lived is a day closer to the inevitable. It’s a part of life and as we age, we want to make sure we make a difference in the lives of others as well as leaving something to be remembered by. In this episode, I talk about how you can l...
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Episode 38
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7:28
Episode 37: Rethink Retirement Savings With Secure Act 2.0
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act 2.0, commonly referred to as SECURE ACT 2.0, was signed into law on December 29, 2022. Intended to revise existing rules around retirement saving, this modification to the original S...
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Episode 37
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13:53
Episode 36: College Grads, Build Your Financial Future
Hey, college grads! Congrats on earning your degree and establishing the foundation to help build your career. What’s next? Whether you have already landed a job and may be trekking across the country for a new life or your degree will secure a...
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8:54
Episode 35: Panicking...Think Long Term
Interest rates are set to rise. There are still talks we’re in a pandemic. Russia and Ukraine are in conflict. How do all these things affect your finances and should you change your investment allocations and your long-term financial plans? In...
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8:23
Episode 34: Estate Planning Basics
Joining me in the episode is Libby Banks with The Law Office of Libby Banks. A noted attorney, Libby focuses exclusively on estate planning, probate, and trust administration. We go over the basics of estate planning: what it is, the importance...
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Episode 34
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Episode 33: Year End Money Moves
With just a few months of 2021 left, it’s time to get your finances in order. While it’s ideal for you to maximize your financial health throughout the year, some things are left for us to catch up on. In this episode, I share moves you should ...
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Episode 33
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Episode 32: Totally Random...But Did You Know?
In this episode, I share random facts and tidbits from Invesco’s presentation titled Compelling Wealth Management Conversations. Random facts from their research provide some broad philosophical and historical perspective to diffuse fears and p...
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Episode 32
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9:52
Episode 31: Capital Markets Observations and Insights with Alger
Joining me in the episode is Brad Neumann of investment firm, Alger, where we discuss Alger’s observations and insights in the capital markets. We discuss Alger’s favoritism to investing in growth equity over fixed income in the long-term, sect...
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Episode 31
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27:46
Episode 30: Mid-Year Financial Well-Being Checkup
While most of us have been rushing to move past the dismal year of 2020, time certainly has flown and we’re more than halfway through 2021. Now is a good time to do a mid-year financial well-being checkup as you prepare to enjoy the rest of sum...
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Episode 30
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7:37
Episode 29: Managing The Risk Of Everyday Life
In this episode, I have a conversation with Shawn Fischer with the Fischer Insurance Agency of State Farm. We talk about the risks of everyday life – car accidents, unexpected events that happen in, at, and to our homes, premature death, even p...
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Episode 29
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43:43
Episode 28: Side Hustles For More Money
Are you interested in making more money? Let’s talk side hustle. In this episode, I share ways you can make extra cash on top of your daily grind. This supplemental income can be used to pay off debts, bulk up your savings, or even help fund yo...
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Episode 28
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Episode 27: Starting A Business: What You Need To Know
Interested in starting a business? You’ve come to the right place. In this episode, I take you through a what you need to know guide to starting a business. I go over taking your business idea into the planning stages, things you’ll need to kno...
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Episode 27
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16:58
Episode 26: Get Squared with S. Paul Moehring
S. Paul Moehring, speaker, best selling author of “Get Squared”, and business growth coach joins me in this episode about entrepreneurship with a perspective of mindset and improving performance. From a successful sales career in the insurance ...
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Episode 26
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55:34
Episode 25: Anomaly with Zack Miller
Zack Miller, podcaster, marketing guru, business pioneer, and author of “Anomaly” interviews me about my entrepreneurship journey. From my early days working various retail jobs in college, my career beginning with American Express Financial Ad...
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Episode 25
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1:10:48
Episode 24: My Entrepreneurship Journey
Miller joins me again and this time, I get to ask the questions. You’ll hear Zack’s experience into how he started working with business owners and startups, the method behind authoring “Anomaly”, his unique approach to becoming a TV show host,...
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Episode 24
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Episode 23: Roth IRAs
A Roth IRA has become paramount in retirement planning conversations. There’s lots to love: flexibility with contributions, tax-deferral growth, and tax-free withdrawals, among several things. Here’s what you need to know about Roth IRAs and ho...
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Episode 23
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10:23
Episode 22: Reasons To Invest In Your Employer's Retirement Plan
Saving for retirement is crucial, and investing in your employer’s retirement plan offers numerous benefits. In this episode, I’ll discuss 10 reasons why you should take full advantage of your employer-sponsored retirement options, from tax adv...
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Episode 21
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11:40
Episode 21: Health & Wealth with Lyle Starr
Good health and growing your wealth goes together. However you want to live your best life, it’s likely that enjoying the fruits of your labor involves all the extracurricular activities. Whether you like to travel, stay active engaging in spor...
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Episode 21
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43:45
Episode 20: Millennials On The Move Part 2
The final episode of my three part series on Millennials and money is a conversation with Millennials born in the 90s. My guests – Rachel Loe, Paul Stetson Rice, and Austin Payne, while starting to get in their career grooves, are on the quick ...
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Episode 19: Millennials On The Move
Episode two of my three part series on Millennials and money is a conversation with three movers and shakers living in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. My guests – Alisa Crider, Dr. Bo Yi, Brad Hunter, and I were all part of the CoVa Biz M...
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