Best Felipe Phil Arevalo Podcasts (2025)

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The Reimagining of a Magical Place with Michelle Johnson 1:03:49

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Michelle Johnson shares her journey from high school to adulthood, including her marriage to Bill and their various moves across the Western United States. She discusses her experiences in college, her passion for interior design, and how she ended up in the real estate and flipping houses business. Michelle also talks about the history of Santa's …

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The Value of Education-Based Athletics with Athletic Director, Paula Conway 1:23:08

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The boys are back for a new season with this fresh episode of Life is Life. Paula Conway, the athletic director at The Bishop's School, discusses her background in sports and coaching, her journey to becoming an athletic director, and the challenges she faced along the way. She shares her experiences as a field hockey player and coach, her transiti…

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Sheldon Owen: An Alternative to Co-Signing, a Guarantor Service for Renters 1:10:32

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Summary Sheldon Owen discusses his background and the new venture he has started in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He shares his journey from being a latchkey kid with a desire for a better life to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Sheldon emphasizes the importance of having strong mentors and a supportive network of friends. He also talks ab…

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Roundtable: College Education as a Piece of the Puzzle and the Stress it brings 46:33

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The conversation revolves around the stress and anticipation of high school graduation and the decision-making process for college. The boys discuss the pressure on students to choose the right school, the financial implications of college, and the importance of college in career success. They also explore the idea of going away for college versus …

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"I Was Born To Be Their Mom" 1:37:24

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Get ready for an inspiring episode of "Life is Life" featuring our special guest, Tina Campbell! As a mother raising two sons (twins), one of whom has special needs, Tina's journey is a testament to resilience and determination. We discuss the importance of sibling relationships and the need to balance attention and support between her two boys as …

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Keri Peckham and Colon Cancer Awareness Focus of Charity Golf Tournament 15:57

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Chase Peckham and the boys announce the rebranding of the Boost for Our Heroes Golf Classic to focus on colon cancer awareness in honor of his late wife, Keri Peckham. The tournament will raise money for the @ColonCancerCoalition and the @ColonClub to promote early onset colon cancer awareness. Chase discusses the importance of advocating for onese…

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"Money Doesn't Grow on Trees" Introducing Money And Finances to Our Kids 46:01

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"Life is Life," where today's episode is about teaching kids about finances and budgeting. From allowance strategies to saving tips, we'll delve into practical ways to instill valuable money management skills in our children. Tune in for actionable advice on navigating the financial aspect of parenting. Let's empower the next generation with the to…

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Family "Vacations": Helping our Kids Out of Their Comfort Zones 51:22

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Summary The conversation revolves around the topic of family vacations and the balancing different interests within the family dynamic, the impact of technology on children's engagement with outdoor activities and the importance of creating memories and exposing children to new experiences. The conversation highlights the role of parents in introdu…

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I'm Still Here, Age is Just a Number with Jeff Ciccarella 1:28:02

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In this episode, Jeff Ciccarella shares part of his life story that with Chase and Burner, He discusses his love with baseball at Mater Dei HS and Loyola Marymount as well as how he met his wife, Christy in an odd place to strike up a romance. They navigated a long-distance relationship eventually, getting married and facing the challenges of start…

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Our Ongoing Relationship with "No" 42:41

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The conversation explores the frequency and challenges of saying no in different areas of life. It discusses how the ability to say no evolves over time and the importance of finding a balance between saying yes and no. The guilt associated with saying no and the acceptance of a no response are also explored. The conversation emphasizes the need fo…

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I Wanted to Be a Good Father with Matthew Sun 1:03:19

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Matthew Sun joins Chase and Brian and shares his background as well as his fathers immigration journey from China to the United States. He discusses growing up in the Bay Area and the challenges he faced as a minority and a kid without direction. Matthew's story highlights the importance of family, perseverance, and finding one's path in life, his …

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Happy Valentines Day... "What's your Credit Score"? 27:54

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In this episode, Chase and Phil discuss their Valentine's Day traditions and the stress that can come with the holiday. They also talk about the changing dynamics of Valentine's Day without Keri and how the kids celebrate it differently at different ages. The conversation then shifts to a new dating app that requires a minimum credit score to join,…

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How to Succeed in Leadership? Put Others First! 1:15:28

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Chase and Burner sit down with Paul McClintock who shares his journey from humble beginnings outside of St. Louis to finding his passion in Southern California. Paul reflects on his early life and education, growing up in Missouri and studying finance at the University of Missouri. They discuss his experiences in the medical device sales industry, …

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How Do We Not Stress the Small Stuff??? 34:36

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In this episode, the boys discuss the importance of perspective and how not sweating the small stuff in life is so difficult when things that life presents piles up. They share personal stories and experiences that highlight the challenges of maintaining perspective and thinking, "Is this something I should really be consumed with"? They emphasize …

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Rae Russell: From a Small Island In the Caribbean to The America Dream 47:39

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Rae shares her inspirational journey from growing up in the West Indies to joining the US Navy and transitioning to civilian life. She discusses her career in financial services and her passion for helping others as well as emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community and shares her vision for a better tomorrow in the communities she s…

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The Season of Traditions, Family, Friends a Bit of Stress and Dysfunction 32:46

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In today's episode, Chase and Phil discuss the holiday season and the stress and challenges that come with it. They talk about keeping traditions alive, navigating different family traditions, and adjusting to changes in family dynamics. They also share coping strategies for dealing with holiday stress and dysfunctional family gatherings. The hosts…

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Love of Family and Respect for Others; A Baseball Life with Mark Sweeney 1:07:45

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In this conversation, Mark Sweeney shares his experiences and insights from his time in the big leagues. He discusses his opening weekend in the majors, the nervousness and reality of playing at that level, and the impact of family support. Mark also talks about the perseverance required to stay in the big leagues, the importance of being a good te…

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How to Cope with Loss and Life's Stresses with Family Therapist Megan Broderick 1:00:03

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Summary In this conversation, Chase, Phil, and Megan Broderick discuss the complex nature of grief and the importance of creating a safe space for individuals to express their feelings. They explore the different types of grief and the stages of grief, emphasizing that everyone's grief journey is unique. Megan shares insights on supporting children…

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Thankful For Those in Our Lives & Those that Have Left Us 22:27

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This time of year is one for celebration, great food, family, friends and presents but it can be a very painful time for those who have lost loved ones they can't share this time with like they once had. Thanksgiving has just past and we wanted to discuss how much life has brought us to be thankful for even when we lose someone close to us. Rest in…

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A Soccer Life with Brian Quinn: From Ireland to American Dreams 46:39

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In todays episode Burner and the boys get a treat as soccer legend and head coach of the University of San Diego Men's Soccer team sits down to discuss everything from the roll club sports plays in today's youth landscape to the growing popularity of the professional game in the U.S. Quinn (Quinnie) is a Northern Irish-American soccer coach and pla…

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Keri Peckham Part II: Finding Our Way 52:24

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To those close to Chase or anyone within earshot, it was no secret his wife, Keri, was his world. He is not shy to yell it from a rooftop. In part two of this difficult conversation, Chase reflects on the journey of losing his wife, Keri, and navigating life without her. He discusses the pain and sadness that still lingers, but also emphasizes the …

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The Day Our Lives Changed Forever 1:09:29

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In 2021 Chase's wife Keri was diagnosed with with a life altering illness that would change the course of theirs and their kids lives. This conversation delves into the journey of Peckham's as they navigate her battle with cancer. The chapters cover various aspects of their experience, from seeking the best specialists to facing the reality of the …

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Personal and Professional Evolution with L.A. Galaxy broadcaster, Joe Tutino 56:32

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This week the boys sit down with a legend in sports talk radio and longtime L.A. Galaxy broadcaster, Joe Tutino. Joe discusses the peaks and valleys of sports talk radio, the beginning with Jim Rome and the Mighty 690 and speaking with legends, such as Ted Williams, Reggie Jackson and San Diego's own Tony Gwynn. He is candid and open about his heal…

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Welcome to Life is Life! 13:00

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Welcome to Life is Life. This episode we reintroduce Chase and Felipe and welcome Brian Blackburn into the fold! This is the beginning of an amazing year ahead where we talk about the trials and successes in business life, personal life, fatherhood, marriage, death and so much more, after all Life is Life!!!! Support the show…

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Season Finale! Answers to Our Most Asked Questions and Faves of 2022 48:59

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Can you believe we are in the middle of December??? Crazy! What a year 2022 has been for us. Personal tragedy, success stories, inflation, crypto, road trips and the flu making a huge comeback after taking a back seat to Covid-19 for a bit. In this final episode of 2022 we discuss all of those and look back to our favorite moments as well as answer…

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The Holiday's: A Season of Traditions and Spending 37:50

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The Holiday's are a season of joy, religion, love, Santa, reindeer, movies, food, travel, family, traditions and of course presents. With all of these things comes spending and depending on your situation a lot of spending. In this episode the boys discuss the pitfalls and joys the holiday season can bring, especially our spending. Support the show…

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Homeowners Disaster! Happy Thanksgiving, I have a Leak in My Ceiling 35:48

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The American dream, being a homeowner! Owning a home is an accomplishment that almost all of us aspire too. But... Sometimes I miss the days of calling my landlord when things break and things do break! One of the most difficult breaks is when you see water dripping from an area of the house that it shouldn't. Where is it coming from? Oh, if it onl…

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Boost For Our Heroes 15:05

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This week we honor those who support our Boost For Our Heroes program. This program would not be possible without those that come out to the annual Boost For Our Heroes Golf Classic here in sunny San Diego! Boost for our Heroes is a financial assistance and education program that benefits military members, veterans and their families. This program …

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Password Sharing to save $$$; Netflix Say's, No More 29:07

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Netflix changed the game of how we watch television. So much so that, many of us first tried out Netflix to see if we could avoid having to drive to Blockbuster. After all, gas prices where were closing in on $2/gallon and who could afford that extra driving? Now we spend longer scrolling to just find something to watch. But Netflix, known for givi…

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The Rise of Buy Now, Pay Later 35:47

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There are many products in the market that are used to incentivize us, to make purchases whether we have the funds to do so or not. Credit cards are the big brother. The little plastic card that allows us to purchase a product and pay it off over time if so choose. Of course the card charges us interest if we don't pay it all off when the invoice c…

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The Crazy Amount of Money We Can Spend at the Airport 23:57

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Traveling in itself can be expensive. Of course airline tickets have been on the higher side these days and inflation isn't helping the cost of everything we do and stay while visiting somewhere away from home. But airports have gotten very good at creating experiences of their own as we wait to get to our ultimate destinations. In this episode we …

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Warranties: Friend or Foe 32:29

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We are offered them for cars, plane tickets, and electronics. You might even have gotten a hundred calls to let you know that yours is about to expire even though you never purchased it. Warranties, protection plans and service plans are everywhere. But are they worth it? Felipe shares his story of trying to get a windshield replaced by a warranty …

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The Influence Influencers Have on Us 37:07

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Regardless if you are one of Kim Kardashian's 250 million followers or not this week she may have found a way into your feed. On Oct. 3rd the SEC announced a $1.26 million penalty for an Instagram post where she was paid to share information on a crypto currency. The full team sits down and shares their thoughts on influencers like Kardashian or Fl…

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Cashless Stadiums and Other Public Venues, A Good Thing? 29:46

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In today's world the trend is more and more venues becoming cashless. From buying beer and hot dogs to retail merchandise the ways of paying for your goods and services is ever expanding in our digital world. Today the crew discusses what they think of this new phenomena and whether or not it's a good thing for society. Support the show…

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Medical Bills - What Dr.'s Really Want Us to Understand with Dr. Virgie 57:06

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In all the years we have been working with individuals to get a handle on their debt and finances medical debt has been a large part of it. Not just the huge bills that we hear about but even the simple co-pays or co-insurance that can throw a families budget out of whack. Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, MD an internal medicine physician and medical b…

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From Royals to Dinners: ‘Let Them Eat Cake’ 31:15

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The passing of Queen Elizabeth II last week was worldwide news. Now, with King Charles III on the throne what does that mean for currency around the world that featured the portrait of the late Queen? In this episode the full team talks a little royalty before switching from the pound to one of our favorite topics, food. What is considered fine din…

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3 Financial Topics Economists and Financial Coaches Disagree On 29:44

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There is no one size fits all solution to personal finances. So as you can imagine disagreements amongst professionals happen all the time. What happens when most professionals agree and the people disagreeing happen to be economists and mathematicians? Can we be right and wrong at the same time? In this episode we discus an article Chase came acro…

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Does it Make Cent$ to Spend on Kids Birthday Parties? 28:39

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Children's birthday parties, anyone with kids and even those without, have attended. Parents sit around and have a drink or grab a bite to eat as kids run around with their friends and enjoy being the center of attention. But how memorable are they? Do you remember your ninth or tenth birthday party? More importantly, how much do they cost? Are the…

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Preparing your Child's for Real Life Expenses 33:15

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It's that time of year when parents drop off their little ones at college campuses near and far. Did they pack their socks? Will they remember to call home? Or at least add you on Instagram so you can see that they are safe? Some of the big questions parents are asking themselves are all about money. Are they ready to handle their own money? Will t…

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The Great American Road Trip, and Unexpected Expenses to Look Out For 57:14

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The world has changed since Steinbeck took Charley in search of America. I know my life has changed drastically since my 7,715.8 mile adventure across America in college, that was just 15 years ago! Some think the idea of the Great American Road Trip is dying. I'm here to ask you, please start a budget and hit the road again! Katie sits down with m…

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#146 Surprise Expenses: Homeownership Edition 33:06

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In the personal finance world, there's been a long-running debate on whether buying a home or renting for life is better for your money long-term. But unlike rent, a mortgage comes with many other expenses, like taxes, maintenance, and upgrades. So is it more accurate to say that homeownership is more comparable to an auto loan than it is to paying…

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#145 Lets Talk Money 24/7? No Thank You! 33:05

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We love personal finances, that's no secret. Should you be thinking about personal finances all day every day? Should you find a circle of friends that only wants to talk business and finance? We think not we also want to talk about The Real Housewives or soccer. This episode Katie joins Felipe and they talk about viral tweets and other trends they…

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#144 Playing the Lottery? Smart Investment Strategy or Gambling? 23:54

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Mega Millions Lottery jackpot moved over the billion mark for the fourth time since it was introduced in 1996 in five states. Now in 45 states Mega Millions is one of the two largest lottery's in the nation. Is playing the lottery a smart move? chances of winning aren't great yet millions of people play each year. Today Felipe and Chase discuss the…

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#143 Are Single Use Water Bottles Worth the Money and Convenience? 32:58

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Water is the most important natural resource we have. Life cannot go on without it. Water can be consumed in many different ways these days and we Americans sure do consume a lot. But most of us don't get this important resource out of our taps any longer, oh no, we actually buy it and buy it in many different sizes, shapes, types and now even flav…

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#142 Card Declined! 17:12

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Card declined! It has happened to all of us, the moment your card is declined and you feel the entire store is just watching you. Or maybe you forgot your money on the way to the store or you missed the "cash only" sign at the door? Embarrassing money situations come up and it doesn't always mean your finances are in trouble. This week Felipe share…

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#141 Do you Fall Prey to Retailers Holiday Marketing Calendar? 26:18

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We discuss shopping and over spending a lot on this podcast and of course budgets. That being said we are all human and retailers and their marketing pros know this. Fall lines, winter, spring and of course summer lines always come out in the middle of the prior season. We have all the big holidays but did you know there is a calendar with all kind…

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#140 The Financial Implications of Roe v. Wade Decision 32:03

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Content warning: This episode contains conversations related to abortion and miscarriage. One of the most influential laws in the U.S. in the 20th century was Roe v. Wade. Giving women the right to choose and making abortion legal. I the 21st century that law has been overturned giving the power back to States to decide whether it is legal or not. …

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#139 Crypto Currency Part 2 - Deep Dive into Crypto Currency with Paul Lim C.F.P. 42:42

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When presenting in the community one of the most common questions we get is “what about crypto?” To kick off season six we talked to our top Certified Financial Planner (CFP) volunteer Paul Lim and asked him to breakdown cryptocurrency. This week, in part two of the Cryptocurrency series we dive into what crypto and blockchain is, how they work, an…

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#138 Cryptocurrency Part 1- The History of Money and Currency 21:01

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When presenting in the community one of the most common questions we get is “what about crypto?” To kick off season six we reached out to our top Certified Financial Planner (CFP) volunteer Paul Lim and asked him to breakdown cryptocurrency. The result, a two episode special on everything crypto. Before one can understand why cryptocurrency was inv…

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#137 Fair Trade, Sustainable Communities, Economic Fairness Adds Up to Great Coffee! 39:46

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We as consumers have many choices when we choose the products and services we use on a daily basis. Some we choose because of affordability, ease of purchase or that our parents used so now we do. How often do we really know how the products we use are made or how they treat their suppliers. Well we found a company that is determined to change the …