Careers and Cash Flow
A groovy personal finance podcast that helps professionals connect their career moves to their wealth goals. We teach you the skills needed to build a meaningful career that leads to more time, money and freedom.
Episodes
November 28, 2021 • 11 mins
Consider this a behind the scenes (mic) episode. We're in the middle of a transition and want you know what's happening.
For more, connect with Dalan below.
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January 4, 2021 • 16 mins
Hello 2021! So many great things to share. I'm technically not supposed to be on the mic so please listen to this before someone on the team tries to take it down. Haha
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November 2, 2020 • 7 mins
Hi there! I’ll admit today’s episode is a bit odd. It’s more of an update really, with a power tip at the end. We’re taking a step back to make several steps forward.
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October 19, 2020 • 23 mins
We interrupt the regularly scheduled program for this important message about you.
In this uncut straight talk episode, Dalan drops some heavy truths about the relationship you have with your job. Many people let what happens at the office seep into their subconscious and inform their ability to add value to the world outside that corporate structure. News flash: YOU ARE MORE.
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October 13, 2020 • 22 mins
Today we continue our breakdown on financial statement essentials, looking at how a Cash Flow Statement actually works. Understanding this statement will enable you to pose more insightful questions about a company’s performance and avoid being fooled by flashy numbers like sales and net income.
The golden question: What happened to cash?
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October 7, 2020 • 17 mins
Today we continue our breakdown on financial statement essentials, looking at how an income statement actually works. Yes, at the most basic level, it’s Revenue minus Expenses, but we will show you some nuances that can help you get a better understanding of what’s happening in a company.
Hint: There are many answers to the question, “How much money did they make?”.
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September 29, 2020 • 17 mins
Time to geek out! If you want to master money you need to gain a certain level of comfort with numbers and financial information. Over the next few episodes, we will teach you the basics of how to understand the main financial statements.
This is useful when making investment decisions and managing your personal finances. Today’s lesson covers the balance sheet and the main accounting equation:
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September 22, 2020 • 10 mins
The number of sources spewing good and not so good financial information can be overwhelming. On this episode, we will show you 10+ sources where you can find useful information for your personal finance and investing decisions.
Essential financial education for ambitious young professionals.
Full show notes and other resources available at www.dalanvanterpool.com/...
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September 14, 2020 • 7 mins
In today’s episode we step back and look at what we are really trying to accomplish. This answer will be different for each person so it’s important to let your definition guide you. What’s your finish line?
Essential financial education for ambitious young professionals.
Full show notes and other resources available at www.dalanvanterpool.com/podcast
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September 7, 2020 • 17 mins
If you’ve spent any time on the internet recently there’s a good chance you’ve been hit by 1 or 1,000 ads asking you to join a Forex (foreign exchange) trading scheme as the latest way to get rich quickly. Not surprisingly, these promotions spiked during the current pandemic while many people are stuck at home, desperate for a way to make money.
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August 31, 2020 • 17 mins
On this episode, we explain the way dividends work including how you can use them to start building passive (automated) income. We start by debunking some common misunderstandings about stocks and dividends.
Following that, you will learn the four key dates to know for navigating dividends. To wrap up, we discuss three dividend types including one you may not think of immediately.
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August 24, 2020 • 22 mins
Stock splits are a relatively common action companies take where the trading price of the stock is divided and shareholders receive additional shares. The total value of the shares remains the same, but the price and number of shares outstanding change.
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August 17, 2020 • 27 mins
If you ever have the chance to observe a baby grow over an extended period of time, you may start to identify some of the same behaviours you see in your adult self or other adults. Today we look at five baby behaviours that are hindering your career and financial goals. Time to grow up!
Essential financial education for ambitious young professionals.
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August 10, 2020 • 15 mins
Do you just save money or invest it as well? If you’re only saving, then chances are you’re quietly losing money.
As a rough example, if your saving account is paying 1% interest, but inflation is growing at 3%, then you are effectively losing 2% each year. For this reason, money-minded people invest a portion of their money to keep up with and hopefully beat the effect of inflation.
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August 3, 2020 • 13 mins
Taking your financial status to a new level can feel a lot like moving to a foreign country. You will find that people have different habits here and speak a different language. Let’s start working on crucial vocabulary so you can navigate the financial streets like a boss!
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July 27, 2020 • 14 mins
Welcome to the 6th and final (for now at least) part of the Own A Home? series. So far we have covered why this conversation even matters, whether you should buy, build or keep renting, how to get a bank loan approved, working with real estate agents and much more.
Here in part 6, we jump into some legal considerations around different ways to structure the deal.
Should you own...
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July 20, 2020 • 33 mins
On part 5 of the Own A Home? series we bring you the inside secrets to working with a real estate agent to choose the right property for you. Our guest today is Kathleen Vega (full bio here), a real estate agent serving clients in Panamá.
On the inside:
- Learn how to spot red flags and cho...
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July 13, 2020 • 14 mins
New Name?
Focus The Fire podcast has been a fun, evolving project over the past 4 years. Now with more clarity, we are refocusing and making adjustments to help our name and branding line up with the content. We want to help professionals like you connect your career moves with your wealth goals.
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July 6, 2020 • 24 mins
Before we can seriously talk about investing, let’s get your finances under control with 10 easy ways to save money. Working in accounting and banking for the past 10 years, you get to see the range of ways people manage to make and lose money. This episode is a brief summary of the top things to avoid and rules to follow. If you have any questions or suggestions drop a comment below or connect on twitter.
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