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The Momentum Advisors Show
Hosted by The North Star · EN
The Momentum Advisors centers on personal financial advice, information on entrepreneurship and insight into how you can build a successful financial legacy for yourself––and your community. Allan & Andrea spend their days advising listeners on how to build and manage their wealth. Find them at Momentum-Advisors.com.
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270: My Mayor is Muslim… Life Lessons from Knicks in 5
3d ago00:51:10Tap to summarizeThe NY Knicks just pulled off the impossible – winning a world championship in a David and Goliath moment. In attaining this victory, the team made some important decisions that made all the difference. Today, we celebrate this team of diverse talent, with players coming together from multiple cultural backgrounds, and pinpoint some life and business lessons we can all take away from Allan’s favorite team.
Transcribe →269: Breaking Down the K-shaped Economy
2w ago00:54:05Tap to summarizeOnce a quarter we sit down and take a look at what’s really happening in the financial markets. This week, we are talking about the K‑shaped economy—a split reality where the top arm of the “K” is doing great, powered by high-income households, asset owners, and fast‑growing technology, while the bottom arm is slipping under the pressure of high borrowing costs, stubborn inflation, and high gasoline prices.We are breaking down our views on stocks, bonds and crypto and reminding you that now is a great time to sit down with your financial advisor!Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and are based on information believed to be reliable at the time of recording, but no representation or warranty is made as to their accuracy or completeness.Any references to markets, prices, or economic conditions are subject to change and may be influenced by a variety of factors, including unforeseen geopolitical or market developments. Any forward-looking statements are speculative and should not be relied upon as guarantees of future performance.
Transcribe →268: Lessons from the FIRE
3w ago01:02:02Tap to summarizeThe FIRE movement — Financially Independent, Retiring Early — is built around the idea that young people can break from traditional career paths and retire in their 20s, 30s, or 40s. Some followers take an extreme approach, saving up to 75% of every paycheck, which isn’t realistic for most people. But the philosophy behind FIRE still offers valuable lessons about intentional spending, disciplined saving, and designing a life you actually want.This week we glean insights from FIRE and offer a “diet” version that may work for you.
Transcribe →267: The Next Big Thing- Breaking Down IPOs and Meme Coins
May 2400:53:53Tap to summarizeSpaceX filed paperwork this week to launch one of the largest IPOs (initial public offerings) in history, and we may see several record‑setting public debuts before year-end. At the same time, a flood of new Meme coins (a speculative type of cryptocurrency) is hitting the market—sometimes dozens a day. This week, we break down these fast‑moving investment trends and lay out some steps for evaluating new investments. Legal Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide personalized investment recommendations. Before making any financial or investment decisions, you should consult with a qualified professional who can assess your individual circumstances. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Any products, companies, or services mentioned are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute endorsements or recommendations.
Transcribe →266: Money Math and The Co-Holding Paradox
May 1700:57:37Tap to summarizeMaking day-to-day money decisions can be incredibly confusing when you are juggling competing priorities like paying off debt, investing for the future, and building a savings cushion. Wouldn’t it be great if you had a simple framework for your money math?In this episode, we give you some rules of thumb for decision-making and break down "The Co-Holding Paradox"—the costly psychological trap where millions of consumers choose to keep low-yield cash sitting in a savings account while simultaneously carrying high-interest revolving credit card debt.
Transcribe →265: When Grandma’s Money Is Funny
May 1100:59:23Tap to summarizeNearly half of all Black and Hispanic seniors over the age of 65 are living dangerously close to the poverty line. On today’s show we give financial strategies for surviving retirement on very little and a list of resources for assistance. Please share this very special episode with your older family and friends and church members!
Transcribe →264: Draft Season — Momma I Made It!
Apr 2600:59:04Tap to summarizeThis spring will give rise to many new millionaires across the NFL, NBA, WNBA and other professional sports. Additionally, many of us regular folk will be experiencing new high-paying careers, promotions at work, raises and bonuses. This week we give advice to those who are leveling up financially, with an emphasis on the newly minted pro athletes.
Transcribe →263: Making Good Money… Still Broke…
Apr 1900:59:47Tap to summarizeThen we saw a headline this week that read: Americans With Higher Incomes Are Starting to Fall Behind on Payments. It reminds us of the fact that even as we make more money, we can still have financial problems.On this week’s show we share wealth-building advice for the high income earner.
Transcribe →262: College D-Day, Supportive Involvement and Bad Gospel Grammar
Apr 1201:01:13Tap to summarizeWe are approaching the day when aspiring college students must decide on a university. How do we, as the caring adults in their lives, practice “supportive involvement” and guide them towards the best decision -- one that balances their future goals with your family’s financial readiness?This week, we poke a little fun at the grammar of gospel songs, while providing sage advice for the young scholars in your life.
Transcribe →261: A Public Conversation about “Private Credit”
Apr 601:03:07Tap to summarizeThere’s a growing list of issues weighing on the markets — the war involving Iran, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and rising chatter about a potential new “credit crisis” emerging in private credit. But what is Private Credit? Today, we’ll break down this asset class and explore how it may impact investors and the broader economy.
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