Be Wealthy & Smart

Learn the 3 basic things to do and why managing money is not as hard as we are making it to be! Hit the subscribe button! There's so many tools for financial help, it has gotten too complicated! You don't need all the apps, websites, products, accounts, credit cards, etc. for sale online. I'm getting questions about things that show me the big picture is being missed. How many buckets do I need? What should I put where? How much here? Keep it simple and basic! I did 3 things well: paid my bills on time, saved and invested. Save 20% if you can, or at least 10%. Pay yourself first. Like it's a bill. Pay your bills and pay them on time! If you can't, go on a cash basis. Either it was in my savings account like when I saved for a down payment to buy my first home, emergency fund, etc. The rest went into the market. The idea is to save as much as you can and move over into investments to build wealth. The investment can be a home, stock account, mutual fund, etc. At 2%, your money won't double for 36 years! We get all complicated with buckets, accounts, budget apps, etc. Maybe you think that's easier. I don't. If you're paying off debt and strapped for cash, they might be helpful to get to stability. But if you're not in debt, then look at saving more money! Be aware that financial companies are promoting things like financial rebalancing, combining accounts, and online banks and incentivized credit cards to make commissions. The internet is spammed with such offers. The blogger is paid a commission on! It's is NOT unbiased advice. They are monetizing their blog or podcast by making commissions. You only see it in small print and it's called being an "affiliate". That means "commission". ********************************* I'm having a summer giveaway through the end of September...you could win 6 awesome prizes: 5 of The Wealthy Mindset Blueprint (audio course): Learn how millionaires think the right thoughts for wealth before it happens (value $197) OR 1 Wealth Journal (book): Learn the 6 Steps to Wealth (value $67) Here's what you need to do: 1. Leave the "Be Wealthy & Smart" podcast a review on iTunes (or Stitcher Radio for Android). 2. "Like" my Facebook Fan page at http://facebook.com/lindapjonesfanpage (if you're on FB, if not, that's ok). 3. "Follow" me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/lindapjones 4. "Follow" me on Instagram @LindaPJones 5. Send me an email @ lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know you did this! (If you're not on FB, TW or IG, that's ok, just send me an email @lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know you left a review). If you've already done all 4 above, great! Thank you! No need to do them again! Just email me @ lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know. All names will be dropped in a hat and a drawing will be done in early October for winners! Move your net worth in the right direction by getting "11 Quick Financial Tips to Boost Your Wealth" at http://www.lindapjones.com.

Learn the 2 types of millionaires and which one I agree with the most! Hit the subscribe button! Today we are reviewing a study about rich people and their 2 habits that help them build wealth. Here is the article: http://www.businessinsider.com/self-made-millionaires-habits-build-wealth-2017-9/#1-they-establish-savings-goals-early-in-their-lives-1 ********************************* I'm having a summer giveaway through the end of September...you could win 6 awesome prizes: 5 of The Wealthy Mindset Blueprint (audio course): Learn how millionaires think the right thoughts for wealth before it happens (value $197) OR 1 Wealth Journal (book): Learn the 6 Steps to Wealth (value $67) Here's what you need to do: 1. Leave the "Be Wealthy & Smart" podcast a review on iTunes (or Stitcher Radio for Android). 2. "Like" my Facebook Fan page at http://facebook.com/lindapjonesfanpage (if you're on FB, if not, that's ok). 3. "Follow" me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/lindapjones 4. "Follow" me on Instagram @LindaPJones 5. Send me an email @ lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know you did this! (If you're not on FB, TW or IG, that's ok, just send me an email @lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know you left a review). If you've already done all 4 above, great! Thank you! No need to do them again! Just email me @ lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know. All names will be dropped in a hat and a drawing will be done in early October for winners! Move your net worth in the right direction by getting "11 Quick Financial Tips to Boost Your Wealth" at http://www.lindapjones.com.

Learn how to get your mindset turned around! Hit the subscribe button! Here is today's listener question: Hi Linda, I'm sitting here listening to your podcast. I started from the beginning again and I'm on episode 3 and it's reminding me how much power our thoughts have and what they create. But I'm realizing that right now I'm where I'm at because of my thoughts in the past year. But a good reminder that I need to change my mindset ASAP! I've been trying to listen from the beginning while I'm working in my office. I've been in such a bad place mentally the past 6 or 7 months and have been fighting to change my mindset so I decided to start over with the podcasts since it's been a while since I heard your first ones. I'm trying to listen as much as I can throughout the day. It's frustrating when you know all this AND have lived it and can attest that it works but you're doing the complete opposite of what you know. Thank you for this podcast! xo Sandy (name changed) Thank you for your note! Many people are struggling with this. They know they need a positive mindset, but are really struggling and even fighting the negativity. It's bombarding us - media, news, magazines, internet, social media, etc. Not a political statement - it's been happening for a very long time. Look at movies, many are so violent and negative. They used to be feel-good and happy! Here's what I see happening…you want to be positive and believe in yourself, but you're having a hard time believing. You almost have to see it to believe it - and that's backwards! You know it too! You know you want to be believing in yourself first, but can't. So what gives? 1. Negativity around us is challenging. 2. You don't have a system to help you daily. 3. You're trying to force it and it's not working. 4. You're making it way too hard! 5. Deep down you might even think you're not good enough or be afraid of failing or be afraid to make a mistake or be afraid of rejection or be afraid of being seen. Let me make this simple! IMO, the Law of Attraction stuff is off just a bit. It's not about visualizing with enough emotion. It's about having certainty. Let me say that again. Certainty! You have to get yourself to a place of certainty that you want this and will accomplish it. To become certain, you have to change your thoughts. You already know that, but HOW is where you're struggling. To answer that question, let's check in with who I think is one of the best mindset experts of all time: Mohammed Ali! That might surprise you, but I really respect his mental game! Mohammed Ali went from a humble fighter to World Champion. He's known for his quips and confidence in himself. He used to say, "I'm pretty and I'm the greatest!" Let me share some of his other quotes: "He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life." "I know where I'm going and I know the truth, and I don't have to be what you want me to be. I'm free to be what I want." - Stop trying to please others! This is YOUR life! "It's lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believed in myself." - Believing in yourself is KEY! "It isn't the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it's the pebble in your shoe." Most of what holds us back isn't the grand vision, it's the small stuff we can't get past. "What keeps me going is goals." You MUST have written goals! And here's what he said that I always say: "It's the r______ of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen." Internalize that!!!! Changing your beliefs is really about r_______! Like TV ads! Here are my steps to use affirmations: 1. Write them down in a positive way. 2. Use already t____ sentences in between. 3. Read them at least first thing in the morning and last thing at night. (Billionaire Jeff Hoffman puts them on a sticky note on his bathroom mirror). 4. Don't make it harder than it is! 5. Surround yourself with positivity - on tape, in books, in essential oils. You can also s____k it into existence! The Wealthy Mindset Blueprint course on my website goes into more detail if you want 2 to 3 hours of getting your mindset focused correctly. Here is the biggest secret of all…you must get to a point of C_______Y! It's not a wish, it's not a thought, it's not a desire, it's C______Y! "I am the greatest. I said that even before I knew I was." - Muhammad Ali ********************************* I'm having a summer giveaway through the end of September...you could win 6 awesome prizes: 5 of The Wealthy Mindset Blueprint (audio course): Learn how millionaires think the right thoughts for wealth before it happens (value $197) OR 1 Wealth Journal (book): Learn the 6 Steps to Wealth (value $67) Here's what you need to do: 1. Leave the "Be Wealthy & Smart" podcast a review on iTunes (or Stitcher Radio for Android). 2. "Like" my Facebook Fan page at http://facebook.com/lindapjonesfanpage (if you're on FB, if not, that's ok). 3. "Follow" me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/lindapjones 4. "Follow" me on Instagram @LindaPJones 5. Send me an email @ lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know you did this! (If you're not on FB, TW or IG, that's ok, just send me an email @lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know you left a review). If you've already done all 4 above, great! Thank you! No need to do them again! Just email me @ lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know. All names will be dropped in a hat and a drawing will be done in early October for winners! ******************* Move your net worth in the right direction by getting "11 Quick Financial Tips to Boost Your Wealth" at http://www.lindapjones.com.

Learn about why wealth is possible for you! Hit subscribe! So excited to announce today we crossed 1,000,000 downloads on iTunes! Wow! It's very exciting! It happens to be happening at the same time I have another exciting announcement! That is, I'm going to have a book published! I will be published by an independent publisher. We had 3 publishers interested and I chose Post Hill Press. The book will be available about a year from now on 9.18.18, what a great date! It will be a roadmap to financial freedom and will start with the proper mindset and then go into practical solutions for avoiding the common big mistakes many people make with their finances that holds them back from getting their money working harder for them and achieving financial independence! The message I have for you is simple: the wealthy aren't smarter than you, they don't have something you don't. They simply had drive and determination to go after what they wanted, maybe with a laser focus. They persevered and kept doing what worked. I like to share the story about Mrs. Fields cookies. Everyone knows how to make chocolate chip cookies, right? I think I first made them when I was 10 years old. So a 10 year old can make cookies, not hard, right? Mrs. Fields focused on making it a business, growing a franchise and made a fortune. It took effort, it took hard work, it took determination. Probably sacrificing time and/or money too. It took a big effort, but she did it. If that's what you want, you're going to have to start doing something different. I'm not saying you need to be an entrepreneur, but if you want financial freedom, you're going to have to be focused and take action. It's not just going to "happen". You're not likely to win the lottery and even if you did, many people that get easy money blow it all because they still don't understand how to make money grow, they just know how to spend it. Blowing it is fun for a few minutes and then it's gone. Learning to grow it is so much more important so you can stay rich! Many people get rich (like athletes, actors, lottery winners), but don't know how to make the money grow and soon it's all spent so they don't stay rich. They miss the opportunity for their kids and generations to have financial freedom because they blow it. Because you're here, I know that's not your style. You're taking the time to learn what to do with money, how wealth grows and how to keep it. When I was young, I wondered why some people were rich and others weren't. I wrote down the 6 Steps to Wealth to explain how step-by-step wealth happens. Once I understood it, I was able to make it happen quickly because I got the concept. That's what this podcast is all about! Helping you grasp the concept so you can achieve financial freedom. Let's quickly review the 6 Steps to Wealth again: 1. Create a wealthy mindset 2. Save a nestegg 3. Find a mentor/knowledge 4. Invest in a money engine 5. Compound at a high rate 6. Protect your wealth You can be working on several steps at once. Wealth is synonymous with compounding. The investing component to compound your money is most important, that's why I'm not keen on being frugal being enough to get you there. You've got to compound! Be mindful with spending and make your dollars stretch farther, but also be aware of the BIG mistakes people make. In the financial world, we're focused too much on the $3 latte and not enough on the $100k mistake of moving too often and paying real estate commissions, moving costs, remodeling, decorating costs, etc.! I've shared with you the story about remodeling my house. My husband and I were deciding whether to move or not. When I calculated how much money it would cost to pay a realtor commissions ($30k+); professional movers ($10k+); improvements, paint, carpet & repairs preparing to move ($10k+); remodeling in the home we purchased ($20k to $50k+); I realized it added up to $70k to $100k! It made more sense to stay put and invest the $100k in our existing home and make it work for us! We did that and it more than doubled in value so it was a great decision. Thinking like this and getting the BIG, expensive decisions right and not making mistakes is going to help you a lot more than giving up $3 lattes! I'm so honored that we've reached 1 million downloads and you're to thank! If you have shared this with friends and family, thank you. If you've left a review, I'm humbled and grateful. My passion and purpose in life is to help you achieve financial freedom and to make a global impact. We're now in 171 countries, so if you are outside of the US, thank you. I know you may have to adjust things a little differently, but the 6 Steps to Wealth still apply to you, so use them! ********************************* I'm having a summer giveaway through the end of September...you could win 6 awesome prizes: 5 of The Wealthy Mindset Blueprint (audio course): Learn how millionaires think the right thoughts for wealth before it happens (value $197) OR 1 Wealth Journal (book): Learn the 6 Steps to Wealth (value $67) Here's what you need to do: 1. Leave the "Be Wealthy & Smart" podcast a review on iTunes (or Stitcher Radio for Android). 2. "Like" my Facebook Fan page at http://facebook.com/lindapjonesfanpage (if you're on FB, if not, that's ok). 3. "Follow" me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/lindapjones 4. "Follow" me on Instagram @LindaPJones 5. Send me an email @ lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know you did this! (If you're not on FB, TW or IG, that's ok, just send me an email @lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know you left a review). If you've already done all 4 above, great! Thank you! No need to do them again! Just email me @ lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know. All names will be dropped in a hat and a drawing will be done in early October for winners! Move your net worth in the right direction by getting "11 Quick Financial Tips to Boost Your Wealth" at http://www.lindapjones.com.

Learn about 10 billionaires who grew up poor. New listeners hit SUBSCRIBE! The article is here: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/11/10-billionaires-who-grew-up-dirt-poor.html ****************************************** I'm having a summer giveaway through the end of September...you could win 6 awesome prizes: 5 of The Wealthy Mindset Blueprint (audio course): Learn how millionaires think the right thoughts for wealth before it happens (value $197) OR 1 Wealth Journal (book): Learn the 6 Steps to Wealth (value $67) Here's what you need to do: 1. Leave the "Be Wealthy & Smart" podcast a review on iTunes (or Stitcher Radio for Android). 2. "Like" my Facebook Fan page at http://facebook.com/lindapjonesfanpage (if you're on FB, if not, that's ok). 3. "Follow" me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/lindapjones 4. "Follow" me on Instagram @LindaPJones 5. Send me an email @ lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know you did this! (If you're not on FB, TW or IG, that's ok, just send me an email @lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know you left a review). If you've already done all 4 above, great! Thank you! No need to do them again! Just email me @ lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know. All names will be dropped in a hat and a drawing will be done in early October for winners! Move your net worth in the right direction by getting "11 Quick Financial Tips to Boost Your Wealth" at http://www.lindapjones.com.

Learn how to avoid making a common personal finance mistake. New listeners hit SUBSCRIBE! Research shows 59% of Americans are making a big personal finance mistake. Article by Matthew Frankel at Motley Fool. Article is here: https://www.aol.com/article/finance/2017/08/27/59-of-americans-are-making-a-big-personal-finance-mistake/23186944/ Here is the link to your free credit report: https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action ********************************* I'm having a summer giveaway through the end of September...you could win 6 awesome prizes: 5 of The Wealthy Mindset Blueprint (audio course): Learn how millionaires think the right thoughts for wealth before it happens (value $197) OR 1 Wealth Journal (book): Learn the 6 Steps to Wealth (value $67) Here's what you need to do: 1. Leave the "Be Wealthy & Smart" podcast a review on iTunes (or Stitcher Radio for Android). 2. "Like" my Facebook Fan page at http://facebook.com/lindapjonesfanpage (if you're on FB, if not, that's ok). 3. "Follow" me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/lindapjones 4. "Follow" me on Instagram @LindaPJones 5. Send me an email @ lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know you did this! (If you're not on FB, TW or IG, that's ok, just send me an email @lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know you left a review). If you've already done all 4 above, great! Thank you! No need to do them again! Just email me @ lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know. All names will be dropped in a hat and a drawing will be done in early October for winners! This episode is sponsored by Audible. It's the way I "read" more books and stay ahead of the curve. Audible is, of course, the easiest way to read books because all you have to do is just listen - like you are right now! There are over 150,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player and…your first audiobook is FREE! Just visit http://www.audibletrial.com/BeWealthyandSmart That's audibletrial.com/bewealthyandsmart. Move your net worth in the right direction by getting "11 Quick Financial Tips to Boost Your Wealth" at http://www.lindapjones.com.

Learn a hack to save 20% to 30% at some of your favorite restaurants. New listeners hit SUBSCRIBE! I have a great money saving idea for you today. Many people want to eat out, but it's a huge money drain, right? Is there a way to get a deal on fine dining? How about chain restaurants? Normally, I'd be discouraging you from eating out too much because it can be a real drain on your bank account. Remember the podcast I did about the couple who lived in NYC and each made $100k but couldn't afford to buy a home? It turned out they spent too much money on eating out every night. Everyone needs a date night or a break from cooking at home, but is it possible to get a deal? YES! I'm going to show you how. Let me ask you a question. If you gave me $80 and I gave you $100 back, how often would you do it? Literally, you give me $80, I give you $100…or what if you give me $70 and I give you $100? Now think about some of your favorite fine dining restaurants - Roy's, Flemings, Maggiano's, McCormick & Schmick's, plus chains like Outback Steakhouse, Chili's, Macaroni Grill, Baja Fresh, PF Chang's, Rockbottom Brewery, and many others! Gift cards are something, if you're like me, you just walk by in the store because you might think it's give a dollar get a dollar. It's not! It's pay a dollar get $1.20 or $1.30! Let me explain and I'll come back to this. A gift card is a piece of plastic that has a dollar value to it. Like a pre-paid debit card. You can use them for only the store that is on the card. Retailers know that gift cards often aren't used. The statistics are astounding. Fully 6 to 10% of gift cards are never redeemed! Retailers have a huge incentive to sell them because it's free money they get that adds to their bottom line! No products or services are delivered, it's like a free donation of money if a card is not redeemed! From their perspective, they want to issue them all day long and even incent people to buy them! So they give people a healthy 20 to 30% discount to buy them. That's where YOU and I benefit! Because we are going to take advantage of the discount and USE the card! When you see the gift cards, realize you are paying $80 and getting $100 of value. That means you take the cards you paid $80 for, but when you are in the restaurant, you get $100 of value! It's not a coupon. It's not a discount in the restaurant. The discount occurs when you buy the card at Costco. When you go to the restaurant, it's full value. They give you $100 of food and drink, just like if you paid $100 for the card, except you didn't! You only paid $80! ***PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS ONLY AVAILABLE AT COSTCO.*** I love going to Roy's restaurant. It's a high-end seafood and asian cuisine restaurant. They self-describe as "Roy's Pacific Rim features upscale Hawaiian-influenced cuisine including the finest seafood, steaks and sushi." The chain was founded by James Beard Foundation Award Winner Roy Yamaguchi in 1988 in Honolulu, Hawaii. There's one near me in the Palm Springs area of Rancho Mirage, one in Newport Beach where I was this summer, one in San Diego, etc. Recently I was explaining gift cards to a friend, who I don't think understood it. He thought it was a coupon and turned his nose up. It's not a coupon! You're not taking away from your favorite waiter. They won't see the discount you get! It's invisible to the restaurant! It's between you and the store you bought the card at. It's free money to the tune of 20 to 30%! Is there a downside to buying a gift card? Well, I guess if you lose the card or forget to use it within 5 years, you will waste the money. Regulation passed in 2010 mandates that cards are valid for at least five years after issuance. So…you have 5 years to spend it before it becomes worthless. Even though eating out is one of my "5 sinkholes" for money, everyone needs a break sometimes. This is a way to stretch your restaurant dollars 20 to 30%! ****************************************** I'm having a summer giveaway through the end of September...you could win 6 awesome prizes: 5 of The Wealthy Mindset Blueprint (audio course): Learn how millionaires think the right thoughts for wealth before it happens (value $197) OR 1 Wealth Journal (book): Learn the 6 Steps to Wealth (value $67) Here's what you need to do: 1. Leave the "Be Wealthy & Smart" podcast a review on iTunes (or Stitcher Radio for Android). 2. "Like" my Facebook Fan page at http://facebook.com/lindapjonesfanpage (if you're on FB, if not, that's ok). 3. "Follow" me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/lindapjones 4. "Follow" me on Instagram @LindaPJones 5. Send me an email @ lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know you did this! (If you're not on FB, TW or IG, that's ok, just send me an email @lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know you left a review). If you've already done all 4 above, great! Thank you! No need to do them again! Just email me @ lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know. All names will be dropped in a hat and a drawing will be done in early October for winners! This episode is sponsored by Audible. It's the way I "read" more books and stay ahead of the curve. Audible is, of course, the easiest way to read books because all you have to do is just listen - like you are right now! There are over 150,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player and…your first audiobook is FREE! Just visit http://www.audibletrial.com/BeWealthyandSmart That's audibletrial.com/bewealthyandsmart. Move your net worth in the right direction by getting "11 Quick Financial Tips to Boost Your Wealth" at http://www.lindapjones.com.

Learn a simple way to overcome limiting beliefs about money. New listeners hit SUBSCRIBE! One of the ways we get limiting beliefs is through good intentions. I mean our well-intentioned parents are trying to communicate with their children about money. Sometimes they forget that the perspective they are giving us is not going to serve us long-term. I remember when I was invited to go on a swim team trip to Florida for 3 days. It involved a flight from Seattle, 2 nights hotel and money for meals, transfers and miscellaneous things. My mom wouldn't let me go because she thought it was too expensive for a short trip. I was devastated because everyone else was going. It was embarrassing, heart breaking and it was hard to understand. At 16, it's hard to understand the decisions parents make sometimes. As an adult, now I totally understand, but at the time all I knew was the rest of the team was going and I wasn't. Today we're going to explore things our parents said to us because these things have a way of getting into our subconscious and creating block and limiting beliefs. Write down some of your beliefs and possible blocks to money (hint: they may be subconscious) and think about phrases your parents said to you regarding money. Can you think of some? Did you ever hear: A. We can't afford it B. Money doesn't grow on trees C. I'm not made of money D. We're not rich ...Which one did you hear or add another negative money phrase. Make sure you are writing down your progress toward building wealth in your Wealth Journal. This is an example of a post on Instagram @BeWealthyandSmart Follow me! ******************************* I'm having a summer giveaway through the end of September...you could win 6 awesome prizes: 5 of The Wealthy Mindset Blueprint (audio course): Learn how millionaires think the right thoughts for wealth before it happens (value $197) OR 1 Wealth Journal (book): Learn the 6 Steps to Wealth (value $67) Here's what you need to do: 1. Leave the "Be Wealthy & Smart" podcast a review on iTunes (or Stitcher Radio for Android). 2. "Like" my Facebook Fan page at http://facebook.com/lindapjonesfanpage (if you're on FB, if not, that's ok). 3. "Follow" me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/lindapjones 4. "Follow" me on Instagram @LindaPJones 5. Send me an email @ lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know you did this! (If you're not on FB, TW or IG, that's ok, just send me an email @lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know you left a review). If you've already done all 4 above, great! Thank you! No need to do them again! Just email me @ lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know. All names will be dropped in a hat and a drawing will be done in early October for winners! This episode is sponsored by Audible. It's the way I "read" more books and stay ahead of the curve. Audible is, of course, the easiest way to read books because all you have to do is just listen - like you are right now! There are over 150,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player and…your first audiobook is FREE! Just visit http://www.audibletrial.com/BeWealthyandSmart That's audibletrial.com/bewealthyandsmart. Move your net worth in the right direction by getting "11 Quick Financial Tips to Boost Your Wealth" at http://www.lindapjones.com.

Learn about the BUZZ Index, artificial intelligence in FinTech and Investing with Jamie Wise. New listeners hit SUBSCRIBE! Our interview today is with Jamie Wise, the inventor of the Buzz Index ETF. Jamie is incredibly intelligent and has some interesting insights about investing in the future. I really enjoyed interviewing him and I think you'll like it too. Here we go. ****************************************** I'm having a summer giveaway through the end of September...you could win 6 awesome prizes: 5 of The Wealthy Mindset Blueprint (audio course): Learn how millionaires think the right thoughts for wealth before it happens (value $197) OR 1 Wealth Journal (book): Learn the 6 Steps to Wealth (value $67) Here's what you need to do: 1. Leave the "Be Wealthy & Smart" podcast a review on iTunes (or Stitcher Radio for Android). 2. "Like" my Facebook Fan page at http://facebook.com/lindapjonesfanpage (if you're on FB, if not, that's ok). 3. "Follow" me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/lindapjones 4. "Follow" me on Instagram @LindaPJones 5. Send me an email @ lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know you did this! (If you're not on FB, TW or IG, that's ok, just send me an email @lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know you left a review). If you've already done all 4 above, great! Thank you! No need to do them again! Just email me @ lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know. All names will be dropped in a hat and a drawing will be done in early October for winners! This episode is sponsored by Audible. It's the way I "read" more books and stay ahead of the curve. Audible is, of course, the easiest way to read books because all you have to do is just listen - like you are right now! There are over 150,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player and…your first audiobook is FREE! Just visit http://www.audibletrial.com/BeWealthyandSmart That's audibletrial.com/bewealthyandsmart. Move your net worth in the right direction by getting "11 Quick Financial Tips to Boost Your Wealth" at http://www.lindapjones.com.

Learn what 3 financial mistakes not to make so you can have a bright future. New listeners please SUBSCRIBE! Here are 3 financial mistakes that can hurt your future: 1. Not becoming financially literate. When I was young, I had a thirst for knowledge and studied everything I could about finances. I took a lot of classes and studied for my CFP designation. I read books on mindset, journaled and listened to tapes. :) Today you can listen to mindset books on YouTube or Audible. I have a list of books I recommend on my Resources page on my website. Books on mindset that were amazing, besides Think and Grow Rich were The Magic of Believing and The Magic of Thinking Big. These are old classics, but the concepts are timeless and really inspiring. You also want to learn things like tax rules so you know what expenses are deductible. Get familiar with the tax code a bit. Get educated about investing in the stock market. It's a basic to learn because your IRA's or 401(k) are typically going to be invested in the stock market. Take some time to learn about funds, expense ratios, ETFs, active vs. passive management, asset allocation, etc. Because you're here, I know you're already doing this and not making this mistake! Be sure to start working on your wealthy mindset, it's Step 1 to Wealth! 2. Not staying out of debt. Lots of people are still drowning in consumer debt on credit cards, student loans and car loans. The only debt that's ok with me is mortgage debt. You've got to stay away from the consumer debt and get it paid off asap. The only debt I'll not be strict about is student debt below 3% that is long-term. 3. Not being a good saver. It's important to start saving (Step 2 to Wealth) and creating capital you can eventually invest with. It may be smartest to save in a 401(k) first, if your company matches your contribution. Many companies match 3% or more of your contribution, yet many employees don't take advantage of the free money! It also grows without income tax. You're not taxed on your earnings and the money your money earns. You're only taxed when the money comes out in retirement. Free money plus tax advantages. Of course, the downside is you have to leave it in until age 591/2 or there is a 10% penalty plus income tax due on what you withdraw. Starting to save for retirement early makes it much easier. It allows you to compound longer. For example: If you invest $1,000 per year @ 8% and start at age 25, that $40,000 will grow to $301K at age 65. If you wait until 35, and invest $1k a year for 30 years, at age 65 you'd have $132k. Even if you dumped in an extra $10,000 at 35 and then invest $1k per year for a total of $40k invested, it would only grow to $222k, or $79k less! Plus you had to come up with a $10k lump sum! Starting early is easiest! Just do $25 or $50 a month if that's all you can do, but start saving early. Want more? Follow me on Instagram! I just mentioned I'll be making a big announcement soon! A goal I've been working toward for 10 years is about to come true! I'll post it on Instagram first! I'm having a summer giveaway through the end of September...you could: Win 6 awesome prizes: 5 of The Wealthy Mindset Blueprint (audio course): Learn how millionaires think the right thoughts for wealth before it happens (value $197) OR 1 Wealth Journal (book): Learn the 6 Steps to Wealth (value $67) Here's what you need to do: 1. Leave the "Be Wealthy & Smart" podcast a review on iTunes (or Stitcher Radio for Android). 2. "Like" my Facebook Fan page at http://facebook.com/lindapjonesfanpage (if you're on FB, if not, that's ok). 3. "Follow" me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/lindapjones 4. "Follow" me on Instagram @LindaPJones 5. Send me an email @ lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know you did this! (If you're not on FB, TW or IG, that's ok, just send me an email @lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know you left a review). If you've already done all 4 above, great! Thank you! No need to do them again! Just email me @ lpjhome@gmail.com and let me know. All names will be dropped in a hat and a drawing will be done in early October for winners! This episode is sponsored by Audible. It's the way I "read" more books and stay ahead of the curve. Audible is, of course, the easiest way to read books because all you have to do is just listen - like you are right now! There are over 150,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player and…your first audiobook is FREE! Just visit http://www.audibletrial.com/BeWealthyandSmart That's audibletrial.com/bewealthyandsmart. Move your net worth in the right direction by getting "11 Quick Financial Tips to Boost Your Wealth" at http://www.lindapjones.com.