CFO at Home

This episode of CFO at Home is Part 2 of Vince's conversation with Aaron Miller, an elder law attorney who this time around shares his perspective on long-term care insurance. Aaron discusses the critical importance of planning for potential healthcare costs, particularly as they relate to aging and unexpected illnesses. He recounts personal experiences that highlight the financial strain families face when care is needed, emphasiz...

On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince·s guest is Aaron Miller, an elder law attorney whose personal experiences have shaped his passion for helping families navigate the complexities of estate planning and elder care. Aaron shares his personal story, then they get into the importance of understanding the financial implications of aging, including misconceptions surrounding Medicare and Medicaid, and the necessity of proactive plann...

This episode of CFO at Home is part 2 of Vince·s conversation with Frank Buchholz, a seasoned financial expert and author of The Investor·s Golden Playbook: 12 Rules for Achieving Real Wealth. This time around Frank and Vince dive into the foundational principles of building first-generation wealth, focusing on key concepts from Frank's book, the importance of developing a prosperity mindset, discussing how mindset shapes financial...

On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince's guest is Frank Buchholz, a seasoned financial expert with over 40 years of experience, and the author of The Investor’s Golden Playbook, 12 Rules for Achieving Real Wealth. Frank shares his personal financial journey, building an impressive retirement savings of over $8 million, beginning with modest contributions to his 401(k) in the early 1980s. He discusses the importance of maxing out con...

On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince continues his conversation with Victor Idoko, wealth strategist and author of '7 Basic Wealth Strategies'. Victor and Vince dive into how the 7 Basic Wealth Strategies are applicable specifically to those struggling to manage their finances. Victor shares his observations on the challenges faced by those living paycheck to paycheck, emphasizing the critical role of cash flow management and the ...

In this episode of CFO at Home, Vince’s guest is Victor Idoko, wealth strategist and author of 7 Basic Wealth Strategies. Vince and Victor discuss the importance of a holistic approach to wealth management, and walk through the seven strategies outlined in his book, which serve as a roadmap for anyone looking to enhance their financial well-being, regardless of their current financial status. We also discuss common biases that affe...

On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince·s guest is Paris Cluff, a Certified Financial Educator and Coach. Paris shares his journey from a corporate career, to becoming a financial advisor and educator, all while navigating his own personal financial setbacks during the 2008 economic downturn. He candidly discusses the challenges he encountered, and how those experiences reshaped his approach to personal finance. Paris emphasizes the ...

This episode is Part 2 of Vince’s discussion with Paul Craan, author of 'How to Be Financially Free'. This time around Paul shares his personal journey from being a person who spent all of his extra income, to discovering a unique savings strategy that allowed him to build wealth steadily over time. He walks listeners through his Five-Step Savings Plan, emphasizing the importance of discipline in managing money and how this unconve...

On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince’s guest is Paul Craan, author of 'How to Be Financially Free.’ Paul and Vince explore the concepts of financial freedom and independence, Paul’s thoughts on how to transition from relying solely on active income to building passive income streams that can cover expenses, and the importance of gratitude and happiness in the financial journey. Paul also shares his thoughts on common financial pra...

This episode of CFO at Home is Part 2 of Vince’s conversation with Christopher Wilson, author of 'How to Make Your Nest Egg Last a Lifetime. This time around Chris and Vince discuss building a financial legacy. Chris shares insights from his book, particularly his innovative North Star Nest Egg Legacy Model, designed to help individuals avoid some of the common pitfalls of retirement planning, and the importance of preserving purch...

On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince’s guest is Christopher Wilson, author of 'How to Make Your Nest Egg Last A Lifetime.' Chris and Vince discuss the resurgence of investment clubs, especially for young people looking to build wealth. Chris outlines the basic structure and benefits of investment clubs, emphasizing their educational value. He also covers the evolution of investing from traditional clubs in the 80s and 90s to today...

On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince continues his conversation with Amy Adler, President of Five Strengths Career Transition Experts, this time focusing on job interviews. Amy and Vince explore the critical steps in preparing for interviews in today’s competitive job market, and the importance of showcasing your experience and aligning personal goals with the organization's mission. Amy shares valuable insights on handling panel ...

This episode of CFO at Home is part 1 of Vince’s conversation with Amy Adler, President of Five Strengths Career Transition Experts, a firm specializing in resume writing for executives and their teams. In this part of their conversation, Amy and Vince discuss the transformative impact of technology, particularly AI and ChatGPT, on the job search process. They delve into how candidates can leverage these tools to enhance their resu...

In this episode of CFO at Home, Vince delves into the fascinating world of behavioral finance, particularly focusing on the concept of The 7 Money Personalities as introduced by Ken Honda in his book "Happy Money." Vince explains how understanding our own and our partner's money personalities can significantly improve financial decision-making and communication within relationships. He breaks down the seven distinct personalities: ...

On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince continues his discussion with Mel Stubbs, author of "Your FERS Federal Retirement: The 10 Decisions that Will Make or Break Your Retirement." Their focus shifts to the critical Social Security decision, exploring how to maximize benefits while considering the implications for beneficiaries. Mel breaks down the complexities of when to take Social Security, the impact of life expectancy, and the ...

On the next 2 episodes of CFO at Home, Vince’s guest is Mel Stubbs, author of "Your FERS Federal Retirement: The 10 Decisions that Will Make or Break Your Retirement," to discuss key decisions that can shape our retirements. In this episode, Mel and Vince focus on 4 of the 8 decisions that many of us will face, regardless of whether we’re federal employees or not; when to retire, what to do with company offered life insurance, what...

This episode of CFO at Home is Part 2 of Vince’s conversation with Certified Financial Planner Filip Telibassa. This time, Filip and Vince tackle the topic of investment fees; the significant impact that fees can have on long-term investment returns, and the importance of understanding the different fee structures associated with financial advice. They also discuss the trend of lower-cost investment options like ETFs and index fund...

On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince sits down with Pav Lertjitbanjong, a career and financial resilience expert, and self-made millionaire, to discuss the critical topic of preparing for layoffs and career setbacks. Pav shares her personal journey of overcoming significant financial challenges, including a life-changing divorce that led her to discover the importance of financial literacy and resilience. They discuss practical st...

This episode of CFO at Home is Part 1 of Vince’s conversation with Certified Financial Planner Filip Telibassa. In this part of our conversation Filip and Vince explore the concept of reverse budgeting. Filip explains how reverse budgeting flips traditional budgeting on its head by prioritizing savings and financial goals before addressing fixed expenses. He also shares insights on how this method can alleviate the feelings of depr...