The Finance Fam Show exists to unleash potential in people! We cover many topics in finance that also revolve around faith, family, and freedom. Hosted by Isaiah Ram & Andrew Bullard, our goal is to start a conversation around personal finance and help get young people on the path towards retirement and freedom. We'll cover everything from getting out of debt, to planning a budget, to building your investment portfolio, and ultimately how to beat the rat race and become financially independent.
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Talking Golf Getaways is a podcast focused on golf travel and experiences with hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance. The two avid golfers connect with golf journalists, architects, and global golf travelers to talk about their favorite destinations and experiences.
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196: Talking GolfGetaways with Scotsman Greg McCrae
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2:06:02Anyone who’s listened to Talking GolfGetaways over the years knows that Scotland is Mitch Laurance’s soul home. Not only for its connections to the game and its history, but for its welcoming, kind and wonderful people who are so willing to share Scotland’s gifts. On this special episode of Talking GolfGetaways, co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bu…
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195: Aiken Golf Course owner Jim McNair, Jr., tells all
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55:58A short drive from Augusta, GA is the quaint, beautiful town of Aiken, SC, known for its iconic horse businesses of breeding, training, and showing. It's also home to one of the truly great, historic golf courses in the Southeast, Aiken Golf Course, which in the past couple of years has gone from "Hidden Gem" to "Must Play" for anyone who loves the…
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194: Talking Gamble Sands and the upcoming Scarecrow course
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1:06:29Mitch Laurance, Darin Bunch, Kris McEwen and podcast friend Joe Sas talk about planning return trips to Gamble Sands, the skyrocketing Pacific Northwest golf destination where David McLay Kidd’s new Scarecrow course opens Aug. 1.By Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch
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193: Afriyea Golf Academy CEO Isaiah Mwesige inspires worldwide from Uganda
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1:14:55The final Talking GolfGetaways podcast of 2024 is a most inspirational one, as Mitch, Darin and Kris connect with Isaiah Mwesige, CEO of the Afriyea Golf Academy in Uganda. It's a wonderful hour spent with someone who's life story is one of turning a heartbreaking beginning into a passionate, dedicated life of service, spreading the joy and lessons…
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192: Talking GolfGetaways Super Summer Recap!
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58:25Darin, Mitch and Kris hit all the hotspots — from the Pacific Northwest (Gamble Sands, Chambers Bay, Bandon Dunes and more) to a Michigan buddies trip plus a very cool experience in Pinehurst with two future stars of the game — in this hourlong Summer Recap episode of Talking GolfGetaways that covers courses, food, friendship and all kinds of fun.…
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191: Mike Strantz, Tot Hill and more stories with Robbie Wooten
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1:16:44On this episode of Talking GolfGetaways, Mitch, Darin and Kris talk with Robbie Wooten, golf and destination marketer extraordinaire, about his relationship with Mike Strantz, with incredible stories about the architect and his courses, including Tobacco Road and Tot Hill.By Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch
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190: Talking Tucson with Trip Planner Joe Sas
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1:14:03Looking for a value option for your next buddy trip? “Talking GolfGetaways” discusses Tucson, Arizona as a place to save a few bucks and find some great golf and gambling when the weather turns warm each year. Plus: An update on Grass Clippings night golf in Scottsdale; an unbelievable golf house in Flagstaff; and an unforgettable trip to Black Jac…
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189: Eric Hart: From Travel Editor to Director of Golf
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1:05:14Longtime GolfTripExperts team member (and prolific list-maker) Eric Hart joins “Talking GolfGetaways” to discuss his latest project — transitioning from the golf-content world to running Wild Marsh Golf Club in Minnesota. Eric, Mitch, Darin and Kris discuss the rewards and challenges of golf operations in this episode with a unique “behind the scen…
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188: Talking St. George and Beyond with the Original ‘Essential Destinations’ Team
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1:44:05Mitch Laurance, Darin Bunch, Vic Williams and Brian Oar (golf photographer extraordinaire - drink) reunite for the first time in 10 years to visit one of the true under-the-radar golf destinations in the United States — St. George, Utah (with a stop in Mesquite, Nevada along the way). From the brand-new megaresort at Black Desert to the 27 holes (a…
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187: Rams Hill’s Wil Mayo Talks Spectacular Desert Golf
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1:05:42Wil Mayo joins the Talking GolfGetaways team for a special episode discussing the Rams Hill golf experience in the Southern California desert, plus the views and night sky, House on the Hill luxury lodging (with all-night golf simulator included), future of the project, cookies, tacos and more. Meanwhile, co-host Darin Bunch ends the episode with t…
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186: Special Edition: Playing Grass Clippings in Arizona
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43:46Brian Benitz joins Mitch, Darin and Kris to talk about his new Arizona golf project — Grass Clippings — which has gone viral in many ways for its night-play lighted greens and all-around fun, adding a new twist to golf travel in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area.By Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch
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Bitcoin just broke an all time high. Are you invested in it? Today we share about our evolving philosophy around cryptocurrency.
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40. TURO Rentals: The Best Car Hack in 2024?
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32:28Andrew interviews Isaiah on his experience with TURO. Check out if it's still viable and worth doing in 2024! Also - leave a 5 star review! We want 'em ;)
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Bonus episode!
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38. What To Do If Your Find Yourself Out Of A Job
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34:36What To Do If Your Find Yourself Out Of A Job
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BONUS episode! We go on a cruise and process some of the trip. We'll have to do a follow-up episode, but hopefully you find this entertaining :)
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185: Special Edition: Patrick Koenig
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1:11:39Get behind-the-scenes insight into the ultimate golf road trip as Patrick Koenig joins Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch fresh off his latest — and record-breaking — cross-country Recreational Golf Vehicle journey.By Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch
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36. The Story of Andrew & Joy's Renovation
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36:15Andrew & Joy's renovation story: finding off-market deals, investing in land, dealing with expenses, and more in this episode!
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This episode dives into the problems of the health care industry and some possible, future solutions. *Recorded April 2023*
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This is the follow up to our other episode on vacations!
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33. Happy 2024! Interest Rates are at 8% 📈
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24:57Welcome back, Finance Fam! It's 2024, and we're thrilled to bring you the first episode of the year with your favorite finance enthusiasts, Isaiah Ram and Andrew Bullard. In this exciting kickoff episode, we're diving deep into the latest financial trends, strategies, and insights that are shaping the year ahead. Isaiah and Andrew, known for their …
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184: Is Sand Valley becoming the best golf-travel destination?
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1:41:21Mitch, Darin and Kris unpack their summertime visit to Sand Valley Golf Resort, featuring everything from “grillmaster” dinners, a first look at The Lido and a love for the vibe, people and amazing variety of experiences throughout the Wisconsin propertyBy Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch
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32. Most Americans finance vacations...and they're putting their future in jeopardy
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25:45Finance Fam | Season 2 | Episode 32 Vacations are ruining American's futures. This episode is a wakeup call to those who aren't financially preparing for vacations. We love you, but we're keeping it real today. As always, if you're interested in getting your finances in order, fill out a form and we'll reach out to you about Finance Coaching. First…
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31. Banks make HOW MUCH each year on overdraft fees?
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9:33Finance Fam | Season 2 | Episode 31We're calling overdraft fees the 15 billion "tax" on the poor... here's what they are and how to avoid them! Links: Finance Coaching Isaiah's Instagram Andrew's Instagram
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30. Please Don’t Give Uncle Sam A Free Loan Every Year Like We Did 💸
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17:09Finance Fam | Season 2 | Episode 30 Just in time for Tax Day, we discuss why you're giving Uncle Sam a free loan EVERY YEAR! If you are intimidated by taxes, this episode is for you so you can gain a simple, comprehensive overview of the tax system. Links: Finance Coaching Isaiah's IG Andrew's IG
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29. Most Christians Don't Do Tithes and Offerings; Here's Why
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22:31"Live like no one else, so you can live and give like no one else"! Today we talk about the spiritual aspect of building wealth and having a heart of generosity & giving. We talk about about only 5% of church goers tithe, and our thoughts on the topic of biblical giving. Disclaimer – we're not experts or theologians on the topic of giving... but we…
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28. Becoming a Millionaire is Easy; Getting Abs is Much Harder
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13:44Finance Fam | Season 2 | Episode 28 Today's episode was completely unplanned and spontaneous. Isaiah shares about his new found inspiration to get a 6 pack, and Andrew tests Chat GPT for the first time. You'll get a kick out of this! Links: Finance Coaching– https://form.jotform.com/222163910210036Isaiah's IG – https://www.instagram.com/isaiah.ram.…
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27. ChatGPT – The Technological Breakthrough of Our Lifetime! 🤖
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30:36Finance Fam | Season 2 | Episode 27 ChatGPT is changing everything! Today we talk about what AI can do for you, what potential it has, and how to incorporate it into your day to day. Yes, this is a finance show... but consider ChatGPT an assistant that can 10X your output, planning, content, budgeting, outlines, business, work, etc etc etc. As alwa…
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FIRE – one of our favorite financial terms. Today, we dive into the weeds about the different types of FIRE out there (Fat, Coast, Lean, Barista). Remember to reach out to us in the links below if you're wanting to start your finance journey! Finance Fam Links
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Welcome to SEASON 2 of Finance Fam!!! Today we start the conversation with the humble reality that we as humans will one day be unable to work physically and why retirement in the financial sense needs a game plan. Links for IG & Finance Coaching Form
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We reflect on the last 23 episodes, what got us into hosting this show, and our favorite conversations from 2022! :) ------ Instagram | Financial Coaching Questionnaire | Email AndrewBy Isaiah Ram & Andrew Bullard
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LIMITED TIME OFFER ~ Reach out to us today and get a free consultation with Andrew!! On today's episode we talk through New Years Resolutions and how to create SMART goals for 2023. Enjoy, and happy new year :) SMART goals are: Specific: Well defined, clear, and unambiguous Measurable: With specific criteria that measure your progress toward the ac…
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22. Financial Car Philosophy: Loans, Beaters, & Teslas 😎
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18:05This is a fun one. We talk about how car loans were hurting a lot of Americans from maxing out their retirement accounts... and therefore provide our philosophy on cars. We share the beater ==> solid car ==> Tesla stages of building wealth and driving cars. The smart way of course. 😎 ------ Instagram | Financial Coaching Questionnaire | Email Andre…
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21. Long-Term Savings & Short-Term Savings Strategies
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14:57Today we talk about the differences between long term and short term savings! We also share our strategy in deciding where to put your extra cash that you're planning on spending in the net 5 years. Ally Savings Bank ------ Instagram | Financial Coaching Questionnaire | Email Andrew
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Today we talk about how we would go about saving and buying a house in the current state of the economy! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaiah.ram.finance.fam/ Financial Coaching Questionnaire Email Andrew: [email protected] ------ Instagram | Financial Coaching Questionnaire | Email Andrew…
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Today's episode is spicy and a tad controversial in the finance world. We're talking about Credit Cards (don't disown me, Dave) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaiah.ram.finance.fam/ Financial Coaching Questionnaire Email Andrew: [email protected] ------ Instagram | Financial Coaching Questionnaire | Email Andrew…
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18. Improving Your Health & How It Impacts Your Wallet
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22:44Today we discuss how your health can impact your finances! W talk about the benefits of being healthy, how it's changed our finances, self-confidence, plus we share the tactics we've used to win in this sector of life. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaiah.ram.finance.fam/ Financial Coaching Questionnaire Email Andrew: andrewwait4itbullard@gm…
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17. 5 Observations from Andrew's India Trip
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13:15Today Andrew shares some takeaways from his mission trip to India! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaiah.ram.finance.fam/ Financial Coaching Questionnaire Email Andrew: [email protected] ------ Instagram | Financial Coaching Questionnaire | Email AndrewBy Isaiah Ram & Andrew Bullard
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Today we share how easy it is to house hack, how it's worked for us, and why you should consider it! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaiah.ram.finance.fam/ Financial Coaching Questionnaire Email Andrew: [email protected] ------ Instagram | Financial Coaching Questionnaire | Email Andrew…
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15. Retirement Accounts & The Order Of Operations
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22:30Today we break down the different investing & retirement accounts that are out there for people and what order you should prioritize them in! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaiah.ram.finance.fam/ Financial Coaching Questionnaire Email Andrew: [email protected] ------ Instagram | Financial Coaching Questionnaire | Email Andrew…
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Isaiah & Andrew discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly about side hustles. We break down our favorites and also the ones we think people should avoid! Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaiah.ram.finance.fam/ Financial Coaching Questionnaire Email Andrew: [email protected] ------ Instagram | Financial Coaching Ques…
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13. Consumer Debt & The 3 C's: College Loans, Credit Cards, and Cars
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29:50In this long-winded episode, Andrew and Isaiah talk about consumer debt and how it's wrecking America and many people's futures! Resources: History Of Debt Average Debt Debt Snowball Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaiah.ram.finance.fam/ Financial Coaching Questionnaire Email Andrew: [email protected] ------ Inst…
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12. Millennials Spend HOW MUCH on Coffee?!!
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13:04On today's episode we talk about COFFEE!! How much do millennials spend on coffee, and how much are millennials missing out on in their retirement? We share stats, coffee hacks, and more in this episode. Resources: Badger Poop Coffee Millennial Spending Statistic Brewing Coffee At Home (cost) Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/is…
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11. Minimalism & The Benefits of Downsizing Your Life
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12:45We're a culture of consumption, but the reality is we actually don't need a whole lot to be happy. In today's show we talk about the financial, mental, and spiritual benefits on minimalism. In fact, we're taking every day in October to give, sell, or trash household items that we really don't need. Resources: 300,000 Items Connect with us! Instagra…
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10. The Costs & Blessings Of Having Children
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20:20Today we discuss Finance and Kids! Kids are not cheap; there's no way around it. We talk about the main expenses to think about and some of the blessings of having children. Resources: Study by the USDA Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaiah.ram.finance.fam/ Financial Coaching Questionnaire Email Andrew: andrewwait4itbullard@g…
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9. Our Attitude on Student Loan Forgiveness
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19:59Today we dive into current events and respond to student loan forgiveness: what it means, whether or not you qualify, our general attitude towards the situation, and more! This verse comes to mind.... Romans 12:15: Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn! Resources: White House Brief Student Aid.Gov & FAQs Connect with us! Instag…
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8. Introduction to the FIRE Movement: Financial Independence Retire Early
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15:54The movement was the catalyst into the world of personal finance for us. We realized people don't need to be stuck in a cubicle until they're 65, missing the best years of their life. We talk about this movement, the philosophy behind it, and how to achieve FIRE with broad strokes today. Resources: Intro to FIRE blog Connect with us! Instagram: htt…
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7. Why You Need Life (aka DEATH!) Insurance
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13:03Life Insurance is critical. If you die... who's dependent on you? What will they do if you're gone? We explore the reality of death insurance in this episode! Resources: Term vs Whole explained Get competitive term life insurance quotes here Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaiah.ram.finance.fam/ Email Andrew: andrewwait4itbul…
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6. Budgeting 101: Tell Your Money Where To Go!
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18:25Today, we talk about the importance of a budget. Some people get scared when we use that word.... but we guarantee that using one will actually give you immense freedom and control in your life. Budgeting is the essence of putting your vision on paper and moving it forward. We break down a zero-based budget so you always reach $0. YOU tell YOUR mon…
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5. Compound Growth: The 8th Wonder of the World
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11:10Compound growth is a beautiful thing. In fact, Einstein calls it the 8th wonder of the world! In this episode we talk about this beautiful concept that helps make everyday people like me and you millionaires. It's the power of exponential growth. We also talk about getting comPounded by debt and interest!! He who understands compound growth earns i…
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