Be Wealthy & Smart

Learn the pros and cons of paying off your mortgage, why opportunity cost matters and the one reason you might consider all the facts and choose a different course of action.

Learn how billionaire Sara Blakely learned to reframe to word "failure". Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx, is the youngest, female self-made billionaire in history. Learn why reframing the word "failure" helped her become successful. Get all the podcasts at http://lindapjones.com/podcasts Check out my new book here: https://www.lindapjones.com/how-to-get-rich-101/ Please subscribe, leave a rating and review the podcast.

Learn why saving less than you spend is not the magic bullet and what is. There is a misconception that all you have to do is save and not spend money and you will magically end up wealthy. It's simply not true. You'd have to earn millions, pay for living expenses and save millions in order for that to be true. Wealth is a result of making the right choices and decisions. In this podcast I share the story of 2 people earning $40,000 each, but one ends up a millionaire and the other ends up in poverty in 30 years. It's based on concepts from my new book "You're Already a Wealth Heiress, Now Think and Act Like One: 6 Practical Steps to Make It a Reality Now!" I show you exactly how to make wealth building as simple as possible so you can achieve financial freedom. Get the Wealth Heiress book here: http://amzn.to/2Hy9qk4 Sign up for daily wealth inspiration on Instagram here: http://instagram.com/lindapjones Please subscribe, rate and review the podcast!

Learn which cars are the most expensive and least expensive to maintain and what problems occur with greater frequency in some car models. The charts mentioned in the podcast are here. Find all Be Wealthy & Smart podcasts here. Get wealth tips here. Get my new book, "You're Already a Wealth Heiress, Now Think and Act Like One: 6 Practical Stepsto Make It a Reality Now!" Some of the highlights in the book include: The 6 Steps to Wealth A Wealth Checklist™ for easy reference of actions to take for financial freedom The Millionaire Action Plan (MAP)™ to become a millionaire The Wealth Building Formula (McT)™ Success stories of women entrepreneurs that went from $0 to wealthy How to build wealth, no matter how much or how little money you are starting with, and whatever your age is. How to overcome obstacles keeping you from achieving your financial goals This may be for you, your sister, mother, girlfriend, wife, grandmother, cousin or friend. Available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon & bookstores. Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on the purple app on your phone. Thank you!

Learn why actor Charlie Sheen seems to be the latest high-income earning celebrity to have financial troubles. Income is not the problem - replenishing it is. I review why that is and what he should do about it. Even if you're not making millions of dollars, the principles of investing to provide income are the same. Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. Get all episodes of Be Wealthy & Smart here: http://lindapjones.com/podcasts. Check out my new book, "You're Already a Wealth Heiress, Now Think and Act Like One: 6 Practical Steps to Make It a Reality Now!" on Amazon here: amzn.to/2Hy9qk4

Learn the latest news regarding the regulation and introduction of Bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs). Many people would like to see a Bitcoin ETF. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently reviewing it. There is a blockchain technology ETF, symbol KOIN, and an electric car technology ETF, symbol EKAR. Find all Be Wealthy & Smart podcasts at http://lindapjones.com/podcasts. Get wealth tips at http://instagram.com/lindapjones. Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on the purple app on your phone. Thank you!

Learn whether or not Kylie is self-made and why she has something important to teach us. Kylie Jenner was recently mentioned in Forbes magazine as potentially, the youngest self-made billionaire, surpassing Mark Zuckerberg. She turns age 21 on August 10, 2018. There's a debate as to whether she is really self-made. Let's look at the facts: She was born into a famous family Kylie grew up famous She is currently on a TV show KUWTK Someone else paid for plastic surgery to improve her looks and lip fillers to broaden her lips Her Instagram had some help getting to 100 million followers because she was born famous However, Sister Kim is more famous and is #54 on Forbes list Kylie came up with product/business idea herself Invested $250k of her own money from modeling Owns 100% of the company Her lip kit priced at $29 was affordable She spends nothing on advertising Has a limited staff and outsources product & sales Uses her influence well So maybe she's not technically self-made, but that doesn't mean she's not a fantastic, talented business woman. Kudos to Kylie! Other Be Wealthy & Smart podcasts can be found at http://lindapjones.com/podcasts Join my Instagram page at http://instagram.com/lindapjones Please Subscribe and leave a Review!

Learn how to create the lifestyle you want using passive income. Interview with entrepreneur and investor Ali Boone. She shares how to outsource to create your team, how to generate multiple streams of income and how to find a mentor. Resources mentioned include the book, "Four Hour Work Week" by Tim Ferriss, outsourcing by Upwork.com, and AliBoone.com. Checkout Be Wealthy & Smart podcast #40 where I discuss designing your lifestyle in detail at: https://www.lindapjones.com/design-a-business-for-your-lifestyle/ Please subscribe and leave a review!

Learn how to replace limiting beliefs with positive statements to help propel you out of debt. In the podcast, I explain why affirmations work (even if they haven't worked for you in the past), the trick to overcoming your subconscious arguing with you, reasons why they work, and all the details to change your beliefs and dump the debt. I also share the 3 things you must have in an affirmation to make it work. My system has 2 parts to creating affirmations. First you make a statement that you want to be true (but isn't yet), then you make an already true statement. Like this:⠀ ⠀ 1. I have all the money I need to live on and a lot left over at the end of every month. (You want this to be true).⠀ ⠀ 2. My name is _______________. (This is already true).⠀ ⠀ 3. It's easy to pay my bills and meet all my financial obligations.⠀ ⠀ 4. I live in ________________. (state or country)⠀ ⠀ 5. Money is attracted to me and keeps showing up in increasing amounts.⠀ ⠀ 6. I have ____________ (color) eyes.⠀ ⠀ 7. My credit cards are clear of any balances.⠀ ⠀ 8. My mother's name is ____________.⠀ ⠀ Write these on an index card and say them at least twice a day.⠀ ⠀ Your subconscious should be replacing it's old beliefs with healthier new beliefs. ⠀ ⠀ From there, your actions will begin to match your new beliefs.⠀ ⠀ In about 40 days, notice if you're thinking differently about money and if your financial situation with credit card debt has changed, let me know.⠀ More information about affirmations can be found on podcast number 21 by going to http://lindapjones.com/podcasts and then clicking on number 21. My book is now available on Amazon: "You're Already a Wealth Heiress, Now Think and Act Like One. Six Practical Steps to Make it a Reality Now." Get the Millionaire Action Plan (MAP) and Wealth Checklist in the book, here: http://amzn.to/2Hy9qk4 Buy it for yourself and/or the women in your life. Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! ⠀

Learn where to invest and find high rates. It's listener question Friday! Dear Linda, I love your podcasts! They are simply fabulous! I am wondering where can I get some financial products with a high rate of compounding? Let's say 8 to 10%. I need your great help for that, Linda. Thank you very much. Best regards, Marie I wish 8 to 10% was so easy! Be careful when reaching for yield. A friend of mine was pitched 5.5% junk bonds that weren't diversified and were 30 year bonds! He was actually considering them because a "friend" recommended them. High yields equal high risk. Bank yields are paying maybe 1% to 2%. Ten year bonds are 1.5%. How can you get 5.5? Lower the quality - but you don't want to do that. Consider alternative investments - but they can be complex. Dividends on stocks - but it entails risk to principal. There's no easy answer for a "guaranteed" rate. But here's the question: should you be investing for growth instead of income anyway? Growth does involve risk, but over the long-term risk is minimized and returns are maximized. Get started investing to grow your wealth. I read 3 Testimonials from iTunes. Have you left me one yet? Please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast! All episodes are found at http://lindapjones.com/podcasts.