Best Easing The Reader Podcasts (2025)

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71. Homeschooling a Large Christian Family? Haydee Wenholz: HOW She Taught her Kids to Read! 22:15

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Meet Haydee Wenholz, a fun, energetic homeschool mom, who taught her 5 kids to read at home! 💜 JOIN the FREE Community Get the COMPLETE PRINTABLE KINDERGARTEN PHONICS CURRICULUM: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: Confidently Model Simple Phonics Skills at Home! [INCLUDES PHONICS SKILLS TUTORIALS FOR MOMS BY MELANIE!] READING TUTOR! Start Reading in Just 7 …

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358. 2025 Tax Strategy Buzzer Beaters & Last Minute Q&A 29:05

10d ago29:05

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In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas Castelli and Nathan Sosa discuss last minute 2025 tax strategies and questions we receive from Tax Smart Investors.If you're trying to figure out what you can do before the clock strikes midnight in two weeks, this episode is for you. To become a client, request a consultation from Hall CPA, PLLC…

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70. Alphabet Letters That Have 2 Sounds? WHY it's so Hard for Kids Learning to Read! 15:06

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Wondering why kids are confused between the 'hard g' and the 'soft' g'? Let's dive deep into when to teach the 2nd alphabet letter sounds! 💜 JOIN the FREE Community Get the COMPLETE PRINTABLE KINDERGARTEN PHONICS CURRICULUM: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: Confidently Model Simple Phonics Skills at Home! [INCLUDES PHONICS SKILLS TUTORIALS FOR MOMS BY MEL…

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69. What on Earth is a Digraph? (Phonics 101 for Moms!) 10:57

18d ago10:57

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💜 Join the FREE Community Get the Course: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: Confidently Model Simple Phonics Skills at Home! [INCLUDES COMPLETE PRINTABLE KINDERGARTEN PHONICS CURRICULUM] ONLINE READING TUTOR! Start Reading in 7 Phonics Tutoring Sessions with Me HERE! Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com Email: [email protected] 🎲 PHONICS …

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357. Cost Segregation Done Right - How In-Person Engineering Maximizes ROI with Edward Griffith 24:50

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In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas Castelli and Nathan Sosa sit down with cost segregation expert Edward Griffith to break down what investors really need to know about cost segs—why engineering-driven, in-person studies deliver superior results, and how relying on cheap or software-only reports can quietly cost investors tens of …

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356. The Missing Step in Cost Segregation Putting Real Estate Investors at Audit Risk 24:15

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In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas Castelli, Nathan Sosa, and Justin Shore unpack what’s really happening inside today’s IRS cost segregation audits - why certain studies get challenged, the patterns auditors are catching, and the hidden risks most investors never hear about.You’ll learn:- The #1 issue auditors are flagging in cos…

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68. Home Education with Ease: Christine Furman Shares Homeschool Reading WINS! 18:39

24d ago18:39

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Today, we welcome former teacher turned homeschool mom and online business owner, Christine Furman, to the podcast! Christine helps homeschool moms integrate play-based learning through her EduPlay curriculum. Check out Christine's podcast, Home Education with Ease! 📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE Phonics Made Simp…

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355. Tax Strategies No One’s Talking About (That Save Real Estate Investors a Fortune) 35:01

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In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas Castelli and Nathan Sosa break down under-the-radar tax strategies real estate investors and high earners can use to cut their tax bills—plus the mistakes that quietly cost people thousands.You’ll learn:- How land banking works, who it fits best, and why it can be a powerful long-term tax play- T…

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67. Homeschool Kindergarten Reading Curriculum: PHONICS Spelled Out! 14:12

1M ago14:12

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📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE Phonics Made Simple (Even if You're Not a Teacher) Guide! 💜 Join the FREE Community Get the Course: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: Confidently Model Simple Phonics Skills at Home [INCLUDES COMPLETE PRINTABLE KINDERGARTEN PHONICS CURRICULUM] ONLINE READING TUTOR! Start Reading in 7 Phonics…

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354. Can Property Management Kill Your STR Loophole? (And Other Costly Mistakes) 34:44

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In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas Castelli and Nathan Sosa field real questions from the Tax Smart Investors Facebook group, their online community, and recent client conversations to tackle the most common and most confusing year-end tax issues real estate investors are facing.You’ll learn:- Why you must take depreciation on you…

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66. Parenting a Young Reader with ADHD? 5 Survival Tips for Homeschool Moms Teaching Phonics! 16:24

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Are you parenting a young reader with ADHD? Lean in for 5 Survival Tips for Homeschool Moms Teaching Phonics at Home! 📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE Phonics Made Simple (Even if You're Not a Teacher) Guide! 💜 Join the FREE Community Get the Course: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: Confidently Model Simple Phonics Skills …

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353. The Mega Backdoor Roth 401(k): What High-Income Earners Should Know with Alex Savage 27:33

1M ago27:33

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In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas Castelli and Nathan Sosa, Head of the National Tax Department at Hall CPA, sit down with Alex Savage, CPA, CFP, to unpack the Mega Backdoor Roth 401(k), one of the most powerful yet underutilized tax strategies for high-income earners.They break down how the strategy works, who qualifies, and why…

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65. Heggerty for Homeschool Reading? 6 Phonemic Awareness Drills for Kindergarten! 14:38

2M ago14:38

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📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE Phonics Made Simple (Even if You're Not a Teacher) Guide! 💜 Join the FREE Community Get the Course: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: Confidently Model Simple Phonics Skills at Home! ONLINE READING TUTOR! Start Reading in 7 Phonics Tutoring Sessions with Me HERE! 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me f…

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352. Solar Tax Credits for Real Estate Investors: What's Legit (And What's Not) With Nathan Sosa 35:55

2M ago35:55

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In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas Castelli and Nathan Sosa, Head of the National Tax Department at Hall CPA, dive deep into solar tax credits: how they work, who qualifies, and whether they can truly offset your tax liability as a real estate investor.From residential installations to short-term rentals and syndicated solar inves…

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64. Frustrated with Homeschool Clutter? STOP Printing Random Alphabet Worksheets! 14:18

2M ago14:18

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📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE Phonics Made Simple (Even if You're Not a Teacher) Guide! 💜 Join the FREE Community Get the Course: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: Confidently Model Simple Phonics Skills at Home! ONLINE READING TUTOR! Start Reading in 7 Phonics Tutoring Sessions with Me HERE! 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me f…

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351. Year-End Tax Planning 2025: What Every Investor Should Be Doing Now with Justin Shore, EA 32:50

2M ago32:50

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In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas Castelli and Justin Shore discuss essential year-end tax strategies for real estate investors looking to close out 2025 strong. As Q4 winds down, they walk through the most effective levers you can pull before December 31 to minimize taxes, maximize deductions, and set yourself up for a smoother …

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63. Teaching Your Kiddo to Read at Home? Homeschool Mom, Janae Daniels, Shares from Personal Experience! 29:24

2M ago29:24

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📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE Phonics Made Simple (Even if You're Not a Teacher) Guide! 💜 Join the FREE Community Get the Course: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: Confidently Model Simple Phonics Skills at Home! ONLINE READING TUTOR! Start Reading in 7 Phonics Tutoring Sessions with Me HERE! 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me f…

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350. What Every Syndicator Gets Wrong About Taxes, Funds, and Their CPA with MLRE 31:36

2M ago31:36

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In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas Castelli sits down with Matt Hamilton and Nathan Sosa, co-hosts of the Major League Real Estate Podcast and leaders at Hall CPA, to unpack the complex world of real estate syndications and funds and the tax traps that even seasoned operators overlook.Matt and Nathan work directly with large priva…

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62. Need a Reading Tutor? Get Results in Just 7 Sessions! 13:12

2M ago13:12

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Thinking about getting started with a reading tutor for your child? You have so many questions! Today, I'll answer your questions about what it looks like for you and your child to work with me in seven 25-minute reading tutor sessions online! 📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE Phonics Made Simple (Even if You're Not …

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349. How to Scale, Profit, and Survive in Today’s STR Market with Thanks for Visiting 36:43

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In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas Castelli sits down with Annette Grant and Sarah Karakaian, co-founders of Thanks for Visiting, to reveal what it really takes to run a profitable short-term rental business in today’s market.Annette and Sarah have coached thousands of hosts on how to build scalable, hospitality-driven operations …

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61. Sound Wall vs. Alphabet Wall! Who Wins the Literacy Battle? 14:48

2M ago14:48

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📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE Phonics Made Simple (Even if You're Not a Teacher) Guide! 💜 Join the FREE Community Get the Course: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: Confidently Model Simple Phonics Skills at Home! 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Phonics Coaching Call for Moms 'Teach Your Child to Read: Confidently…

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348. How to Turn ANY Airbnb into a Money Machine with Taylor Jones 38:16

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In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas and Ryan sit down with short-term rental expert Taylor Jones to break down how investors are transforming ordinary Airbnbs into high-ROI “money machines”, even as the STR landscape becomes more competitive.Tune in to learn:- Why data-driven decisions outperform emotion-based investing every time.…

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60. Unlocking Reading Success: 3 Morpheme TIPS for Moms of Struggling 3rd Graders 15:28

3M ago15:28

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By Melanie Jeffrey Phonics Coach for Moms Teaching Kids to Read

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347. W-2 Tax Strategies in 2025: What's Actually Working 39:08

3M ago39:08

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In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, hosts Thomas Castelli and Ryan Carriere dive into one of the most-requested topics from high-income investors and professionals, W-2 tax strategies.Tune in to learn:- Why W-2 income is so highly taxed and the biggest obstacles to offsetting it- How Section 469 passive activity rules work and proven ways…

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59. Stuck Sounding Out Words? 3 Blending Boosts for Beginning Readers! 15:35

3M ago15:35

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📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE Phonics Made Simple (Even if You're Not a Teacher) Guide! 💜 Join the FREE Community Get the Course: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: Confidently Model Simple Phonics Skills at Home! 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Phonics Coaching Call for Moms 'Teach Your Child to Read: Confidently…

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346. From Cockpit to Capital: Tax Strategies High W-2 Earners Need to Know with Tait Duryea 55:42

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From the cockpit to commercial real estate, Tait's story shows how a high-earning W-2 professional can build wealth outside of the stock market. In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Tait shares the lessons he learned moving from single-family to multifamily to syndications and the strategies that help pilots and other professionals put the…

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58. Is Homeschooling the Right Choice for Your Kindergarten Reader? Leigh Nguyen Shares Her Journey (A Mom Who Never Thought She’d Homeschool!) 21:55

3M ago21:55

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Wondering if homeschooling is right for you? How can you teach your child to read when you're not trained as a teacher? Leigh Nguyen shares how she never intended to homeschool, but is now a dedicated homeschool mom encouraging other moms choosing this path for their children! Leigh's Podcast Little by Little Homeschool Leigh's Little by Little Hom…

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345. Estate Planning for Real Estate Investors (Trusts vs. Wills) with Attorney Diana Khan 31:30

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Estate planning is one of the most overlooked parts of real estate investing, but without it, your portfolio and family can be left exposed. This week on the Tax Smart REI Podcast, we sit down with attorney, broker, and investor Diana Khan to talk about how real estate investors should approach estate planning.You'll learn:- Why every investor need…

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57. Is your 3rd grader struggling to read? Why buying more books won’t help! 15:25

3M ago15:25

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Okay, who doesn’t love new books!? Fun, shiny, pictures, on a topic in which your child is interested? A favourite cartoon character, farm-themed, books about pets, cooking for kids, so many fantastic books! Surely, these books will draw your beginning or struggling reader inside to actually read the text. But, will buying new books actually help y…

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344. Is a Condo or Single-Family Home Better for Maximizing Bonus Depreciation? (And More FAQ) 27:51

4M ago27:51

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In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas Castelli and Ryan Carriere, CPA, answer real investor questions from the investing community, tackling some of the most pressing topics around bonus depreciation, short-term rentals, and advanced tax planning.Tune in to learn:- How cost segregation results differ between condos, single-family hom…

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56. Teaching Your Child to Read Feel Impossible? All Kids Can Learn Phonics! (Dyslexia Therapist Kristy Haworth) 20:43

4M ago20:43

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Are you teaching your child phonics concepts, but nothing's 'sticking'? Does teaching your child to read at home feel impossible? Meet Kristy Haworth, Dyslexia Therapist and Family Coach! Lean in while Kristy shares how she helps children struggling with dyslexia apply phonics skills to become successful readers! ALL KIDS CAN (Kristy's Podcast) All…

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343. 100% Bonus Is Back: Is Now the Time for a Short-Term Rental? 39:26

4M ago39:26

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In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas Castelli and Ryan Carriere, CPA, break down the two most common questions investors are asking after the passage of the “Big Beautiful Bill” and the return of 100% bonus depreciation:- Should you invest in real estate or specifically short-term rentals for tax savings?- When does it make sense to…

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55. When Should You Teach Long Vowel Sounds? Quick Guide for Grade One Homeschool Reading! 15:57

4M ago15:57

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Happy Labour Day Monday to all of my American and Canadian moms joining the show today! So, you know that there are long vowel sounds and short vowel sounds, but you’re wondering WHEN should you introduce these 2 separate phonics skills? What’s the difference between long and short vowel sounds? How do I teach long vowel sounds to my child? Join th…

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342. This Mistake Could Sink You in an IRS Audit with Justin Shore, EA 39:01

4M ago39:01

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In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas Castelli sits down with Hall CPA Advisory Manager Justin Shore to break down why bookkeeping isn’t just busy work, it’s the foundation of audit defense and financial success as a real estate investor.Tune in to learn:- Why sloppy bookkeeping can raise red flags and trigger IRS scrutiny- The key d…