Kathryn Olsen+FollowIs Your Money Coach Really On Your Side?Ever wonder if your financial advisor is actually rooting for you—or just their own wallet? Before you trust someone with your nest egg, ask them how they get paid and if they’re legally required to put your interests first. The big shift: more folks are demanding advisors who act like teammates, not salespeople. Next time you chat with your money coach, ask for real-life examples of how they’ve helped clients through tough times. Your future self will thank you! #Business #MakeMoney #MoneyTalks00Share
Heather Sheppard+FollowDoctors office is forcing me to pay a $300 annual fee, and won’t offer a referral if I say noWill be dropped as a patient in 30 days. I am dealing with this pretty wild situation right now. They said they will not offer a referral if I say no to the fee and I learned that refusing a referral is actually an illegal practice -- They are legally required to give written notice and adequate time before they can drop a patient. What's crazy is that the fee itself is probably legal. But, their refusal to offer a referral is not. I have been reading that a lot of private health clinics are really struggling right now. Many are close to bankruptcy because insurance companies delay payments for so long sometimes up to a year. It really puts a lot of pressure on them just to keep the doors open. It seems like the flashy old days of doctors making a ton of money are long gone. Nowadays many doctors especially general practitioners are not doing as well as people think they are with all the student loans and new regulations. I know I can find a new primary care doctor on my own without a referral. I just have to find one in my network and let my insurance company know I want to change...makes you wonder how all of this is going to end. #Healthcare #DoctorsOffice #AnnualFee #MedicalFrustrations #PatientRights #MedicalBills #InsuranceNightmares #MoneyTalks #Discussion #Health 3932Share
Justin Gordon+FollowWhy Your 401(k) Looks Sad TodayEver check your investment app and wonder why your balance dipped? Blame it on rising bond yields and some retail giants like Walmart missing their profit targets. When bonds get more attractive, folks move money out of stocks, so your portfolio might look a little red. Pro tip: If you’re shopping for big-ticket items, keep an eye on tariffs—they could make things pricier soon! #Business #Market #MoneyTalks515Share
fnixon+FollowWhy Are Banks Popping Up Everywhere?Ever notice banks opening new spots in your favorite neighborhoods? Truist is rolling out 100 new branches and giving 300 more a facelift, especially in booming cities like Charlotte and Miami. The twist? Even with everyone banking on their phones, people still want face-to-face help for big money moves—like managing debt or planning for the future. So, next time you see a shiny new branch, it’s all about giving you more choices, not just another ATM. #Business #EntrepreneurshipStartup #MoneyTalks00Share
Robyn Anderson+FollowGrant Cardone’s 40% Rule: Would You Try It?So, Grant Cardone says if you really want to get rich, forget about just saving 15%—try investing 40% of your income! Sounds wild, right? He claims if we can pay that much in taxes, we can pay ourselves first. The catch? You’ll probably need to cut back on fun stuff or pick up a side hustle. He’s big on putting that money into rental properties for passive income and tax perks. Not ready to buy a house? REITs or fractional real estate shares work too. Consistency beats amount—just start! #Business #MakeMoney #MoneyTalks72Share
Robert Evans+FollowWould You Bet on Your Water Bill?Imagine your water bill is so big, even investors are sweating. Thames Water owes billions, but its biggest backer is chill—he jokes that if Puerto Rico can pay its water debts, so can the UK. The drama? Creditors want a bailout, but only if pollution fines get lighter. For everyday folks, this means your water might stay on, but your bill could rise. Sometimes, even your tap water is part of a high-stakes money game! #Business #EntrepreneurshipStartup #MoneyTalks00Share
Adam Rich+FollowDid thia guy really pay for college with pennies from strangers 😦😂I just read about Mike Hayes, an 18 year old freshman in 1987, who supposedly managed to fund his education by asking 2.8 million people to send him a single penny. The story reminded me of my own little kid idea of getting rich by asking everyone in the world to give me a dollar. At the time I thought it was the smartest plan ever and could not figure out why no one else was doing it. 😂 #CollegeStories #MoneyTalks #CuriousHistory #StudentLife #Mortgages 60Share
Paige Douglas+FollowHow Chicken Fingers Made a BillionaireEver thought a simple meal could make you rich? Todd Graves, the guy behind Raising Cane’s, turned his love for chicken fingers into a $20 billion empire. He started with just one shop near his college and now has over 900 spots worldwide. The big lesson? Sometimes, sticking to one thing and doing it really well can beat trying to do it all. Next time you grab fast food, remember: your next big idea could be just as simple! #Business #MoneyTalks #BusinessHacks20Share
Allen Rios+FollowTurning $10 into a Million: ChatGPT's TakeEver wondered if you could turn $10 into a million bucks? ChatGPT says it's not impossible, but you'll need patience, skill, and maybe a sprinkle of luck. The AI suggests three paths: steady investing, starting a low-cost business, or taking a gamble with high-risk options like crypto. While the stock market and business ventures offer more realistic chances, they require time and effort. Meanwhile, high-risk paths might just be a fun $10 experiment. What would you try? #Business #Market #MoneyTalks50Share
Brad Caldwell+FollowIs Canada’s Housing Boom a House of Cards?Here’s your coffee break scoop: Canada’s real estate market is running on a never-ending stream of newcomers and offshore money, but it’s starting to look shaky. Think of it like a game of musical chairs—if fewer people show up, the music stops and someone’s left standing. With sky-high prices and strained schools and hospitals, it’s a wake-up call for anyone banking on home values always going up. Maybe it’s time to look beyond real estate for your next money move. #RealEstate #CanadaHousing #MoneyTalks10Share
