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240: Save Big, Travel Far: Smart Ways to Explore for Less with Trae Bodge

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Release Date: 06/07/2025

251: Handling Dysfunctional Relationships During the Holidays with Dr. La Keita D. Carter show art 251: Handling Dysfunctional Relationships During the Holidays with Dr. La Keita D. Carter

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Dr. La Keita D. Carter, a licensed psychologist, trauma specialist, and founder of the award-winning . They discuss recognizing and managing unhealthy relationship patterns, setting healthy boundaries without guilt, protecting your mental health during holidays and gatherings, and practical ways to reduce stress and nurture meaningful connections.   Learn more about the show at 

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249: From Hidden Costs to Rewards Points: Smarter Travel Planning with Rod Griffin show art 249: From Hidden Costs to Rewards Points: Smarter Travel Planning with Rod Griffin

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Rod Griffin, senior director of consumer education and advocacy for Experian, where he manages the award-winning national consumer education and advocacy program in North America. They discuss:   Smart ways to travel to major destinations without breaking the bank The biggest money mistakes people make when traveling with friends How groups or singles can split expenses fairly without tension Some of the hidden costs that travelers often overlook when planning a holiday or winter trip home How travelers can use credit...

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248: Invest Smart: Real Estate and Retirement Strategies with Dani Beit-Or show art 248: Invest Smart: Real Estate and Retirement Strategies with Dani Beit-Or

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Founder & CEO of Simply Do It, Dani Beit-Or, a real estate investment expert and educator who helps investors strategically build wealth through rental properties and smart portfolio planning. They discuss how to properly use your retirement accounts (like IRA, 401k, etc.) to invest in real estate, what to look for in a rental property, how to know if a property has good bones for a rental (and if it's in the right area), how a property pencils out to profitability, and more. ‍   Learn more about the show...

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247: What's Next for Social Security and Your Retirement with Catherine Collinson show art 247: What's Next for Social Security and Your Retirement with Catherine Collinson

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Catherine Collinson, an expert on longevity, retirement, and market trends, and the founding CEO and President of nonprofit Transamerica Institute and its division Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies. They discuss how Social Security works, the best time to file for Social Security, how divorce, widow, and Social Security disability benefits work (and what to know if planning), what women should consider when filing for Social Security, and more. ‍   Learn more about the show at 

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246: Financial Confidence and Clarity: Real-World Lessons for Smarter Money Decisions with Dr. Stephan Shipe show art 246: Financial Confidence and Clarity: Real-World Lessons for Smarter Money Decisions with Dr. Stephan Shipe

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Dr. Stephan Shipe, Ph.D., CFA, CFP®, a finance professor at Wake Forest University and the founder of Scholar Financial Advising, a fiduciary firm serving clients in 39 states. They discuss how you can make smarter money decisions with practical tips and real-world strategies that work. ‍   Learn more about the show at 

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245: IRS Changes and the Power of Tax Resolution with Michael Rozbruch show art 245: IRS Changes and the Power of Tax Resolution with Michael Rozbruch

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Certified Tax Resolution Specialist, Michael Rozbruch, a nationally recognized entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Roz Strategies™, an eLearning and mentoring services company. They discuss ways people can get into trouble with the IRS, the consequences of not paying tax debt, steps for resolving tax debt, and more.   Learn more about the show at 

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244: How to Rebuild Financial Stability After Divorce or Spousal Loss with Paige Harley show art 244: How to Rebuild Financial Stability After Divorce or Spousal Loss with Paige Harley

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by, Paige Harley, an accomplished mediator, and coach who specializes in helping individuals navigate divorce, post-loss adjustment, and the complex realities of solo-parenting and co-parenting.   They discuss how to rebuild financial stability after divorce or spousal loss, legal risks and housing issues often overlooked during major life transitions, strategies for de-escalating conflict and avoiding expensive legal battles, and more. Paige shares realistic and empowering guidance for anyone looking to rebuild their...

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243: Cashflow Cookbook: Wealth Building Made Simple with Gordon Stein show art 243: Cashflow Cookbook: Wealth Building Made Simple with Gordon Stein

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Gordon Stein, an international keynote speaker, personal finance expert, and author of Cashflow Cookbook. They discuss how to build wealth and financial freedom with minimal effort and sacrifice. Gordon shares some creative techniques and practical ideas for how to improve your financial present and future, one dollar at a time. ‍   Learn more about the show at 

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242: Wealth, Wisdom, and Legacy: Creating a Family Culture of Communication with Kevin Quinn show art 242: Wealth, Wisdom, and Legacy: Creating a Family Culture of Communication with Kevin Quinn

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Kevin Quinn, the founder and president of , an estate and business planning law firm serving successful individuals and families throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. They discuss the value of building a new set of routines and habits that help the whole family develop shared values and a better culture of communication that can be passed down and improved upon generation after generation.   Learn more about the show at 

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241: From Heartbreak to Healing: Turning Divorce Into a Growth Opportunity with Lisa Marie Bobby show art 241: From Heartbreak to Healing: Turning Divorce Into a Growth Opportunity with Lisa Marie Bobby

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by , a licensed family therapist, psychologist, and bestselling author of . They discuss what people go through when they lose someone or go through a divorce. Dr. Bobby explains the steps for healing, rebuilding your identity, restoring your peace, and redesigning your life with clarity and purpose after the heartbreak of divorce.   Learn more about the show at 

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Trae Bodge, an accomplished BIPOC lifestyle journalist and broadcast commentator who has specialized in smart shopping and money-saving for over a decade. They discuss how to travel for less - from flights and hotels, to cruises and more, Trae provides tips and insights to help you save and get the most value for your money.

 

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