Money Unplugged with Chris Hill

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The Almost-Priest Who Became a Finance Expert: Money Talk w/ Robert Brokamp
“I submitted a fraudulent birth certificate to McDonald's so I could work there.”Just because Robert Brokamp was studying to become a priest doesn’t mean he didn’t bend the occasional rule when he was younger. Now recognized as one of the top personal finance experts in America, he’s written or co-authored thousands of articles and several books on the topic of money. In this conversation Robert discusses: - Having a reputation as “a spendthrift” when he was young - The coworker who changed his mind about becoming a priest - A radio show and a website that got him interested in investing - Kermit the Frog, CEOOpening clip – “Smokey & The Bandit”Go to www.dizzypigbbq.com and use the promo code “MONEY”, get 10% off your 1st order, and start grilling!Question or comment for the show? Email us: [email protected]
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"Three guys burst in and said, 'This is a robbery, everybody get on the floor!'" (Emmet Savage)
“Talking about money was analogous to talking about religion. You just didn't do it.”Growing up in Ireland, Emmet Savage learned about investing from his father. While he would go on to become the co-founder and Chief Investor at MyWallSt, and co-creator of the investment conference Investicon, his early career was in a completely different industry. In this candid conversation Emmet shares:- His first trip to the bank when he was a child coinciding with a robbery- Establishing “the rules of engagement” regarding money in a relationship- The 3 types of charities (and which one he prioritizes)- Which item he purchased from the estate of Freddy MercuryOpening clip - “The Wolf of Wall Street” Go to ilovemarmar.com and use the promo code “MONEY” to get 10% off your 1st order. #FoodIsLoveFor more details on Investicon 2025 go to investicon.ie
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"My first hustle was selling worms." (Joe Magyer)
”It's great to save, it's great to be putting things aside. But make sure that so long as you're hitting those savings goals that you're treating yourself at some point.”For as far back as he can remember, Joe Magyer was interested in investing. Encouraged and taught by his grandfather, he studied business and finance before stepping into a career in the investing world. Taking a quick break from his role as managing director of Seaplane Ventures, an early stage venture capital firm, and host of the podcast “Investing In Startups”, Joe shares: - A behind-the-scenes look at his 1st business - Why investment banking wasn’t for him - What he thinks Berkshire-Hathaway will look like when Warren Buffett is gone - The “3-2-1” approach he swears byOpening clip – “The Gambler” Question or comment for the show? Email us: [email protected] to save money on workout gear? Go to www.runpacers.com and use the promo code “MONEY” to get 10% off your 1st order.
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" My credit was horrible. Her credit was awesome. She had money saved. I had zero." (Greg Haygood)
“The original plan was always for me to go to school and live that typical life. But it didn't work out, so I had to make my own plan.”Before the age of 20, Greg Haygood spent a number of years in what he calls “survival mode”. How did he go from living on his own as a teenager in a homeless shelter to a successful career as a finance executive? Perseverance. From his office in Washington, DC, Greg discusses: - His creative approach to joining the United States Marine Corps - Why he “almost exclusively” reads books about finance (and three that he thinks don’t get the attention they deserve) - Teaching his son about money by offering a high interest rate - A Peabody Award-winning TV series about moneyOpening clip - "The Wire" Go to www.dizzypigbbq.com and use the promo code “MONEY”, get 10% off your 1st order, and make your tastebuds happy! Question or comment for the show? Email us: [email protected]
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Ron Gross
“Don’t just fall in love with the balance sheet. You have to love the business as well.”With more than 30 years of experience as a professional investor, Ron Gross has seen it all. Through bull markets and notable downturns (like the Dot-com Bubble of the early 2000s), he has learned a few of his lessons the hard way too. In a wide-ranging conversation Ron shares:- The best & worst parts of running a hedge fund- A creative way his father celebrated his annual bonus- His experience with buying golf clubs at Costco- Why “beer money” is importantOpening clip - "Volunteers" Got a question? [email protected] to www.ilovemarmar.com and use the promo code “MONEY” to get 10% off your 1st order. #FoodIsLove
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