Getting Started, Opening Your First Investment Account
#23: A major component to learning is practical knowledge. This episode is about setting up your first investment account. You can follow along with me, so check the links in the show notes below. During this show I cover the following topics: 1) Setting up an account, 2) Taking an investor questionnaire/ risk assessment test, 3) Picking and implementing a basic portfolio allocation. [Recorded 9/01/2020] Episode Timecodes: 05:00 - Setting up an account at Betterment (and Vanguard) 13:00 - Walking through an Investor Questionnaire/Risk Assessment on Vanguard's site. 22:00 - An introduction to Core-4 for DIY investors. Portfolio selection, portfolio allocation and fund selection. 35:00 - Types of accounts you should consider: Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, or Regular Brokerage Account 41:15 - IG Live Question: What are capital gains, and what is the difference between long-term and short-term capital gains? 44:00 - IG Live Question: How do I decide my portfolio allocation between equities and bonds? Helpful Links: Comparing Betterment and Wealthfront Open an Account at Betterment Vanguard Investor Questionnaire Alternative Risk Assessment Test Core-4 - Sample Portfolios to Model Your Portfolio Participate We're always taking questions, so be sure to swing over to our Anchor.FM page and submit questions via Voicemail. Please make sure to SUBSCRIBE, and leave a RATING & REVIEW if you're enjoying the show. Feedback is always welcome. Contribute Lastly, if you feel you're getting value from this show, I'd appreciate your support! As little as $5/month can help. Click to SUPPORT. (https://freelancekills.com/support) Otherwise, the best way to support is by spreading the word! Thank you for listening. Get in touch! Website YouTube Instagram - @freelancekills Skillshare E-Mail - freelancekills [at] gmail *DISCLAIMER* This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please make sure to consult a licensed and registered investment advisor or tax professional for specific recommendations or advice regarding your personal situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/support
30 Aug 10:28
Learning How to Overcome Yourself with Automated Rules
#24: I hope you had a great Labor Day weekend. This episode is an easy listen. I tell a short story to help explain how I've learned to get out of my own way. This episode is about personal growth through setting rules, exercising a little willpower, and putting some of your decisions on autopilot. During this show I cover the following topics: 1) Mileage running (nerd alert!), 2) My indoctrination into the Secret Society, 3) Using self-imposed rules to remove yourself as an obstacle and move towards growth. [Recorded 9/08/2020] Helpful Links: "I'm a Mac, I'm a PC" Ads Participate We're always taking questions, so be sure to swing over to our Anchor.FM page and submit questions via Voicemail. Please make sure to SUBSCRIBE, and leave a RATING & REVIEW if you're enjoying the show. Feedback is always welcome. Contribute Lastly, if you feel you're getting value from this show, I'd appreciate your support! As little as $5/month can help. Click to SUPPORT. (https://freelancekills.com/support) Otherwise, the best way to support is by spreading the word! Thank you for listening. Get in touch! Website YouTube Instagram - @freelancekills Skillshare E-Mail - freelancekills [at] gmail *DISCLAIMER* This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please make sure to consult a licensed and registered investment advisor or tax professional for specific recommendations or advice regarding your personal situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/support
30 Aug 10:28
Lessons From Dad Part 1 - Competition, Practice, and Avoiding Negative Vibes
#25: There was no episode last week because I was swamped. Thanks for your patience. This week, I'm back with a fresh episode sharing a little bit of childhood learning that didn't sink in until I became an adult. I share some lessons from my father that I think can benefit us all as we tackle our careers and push for success. And, we have new music and a new intro! More steps towards streamlining the listener experience and getting you right into the content. Let me know what you think! During this show I cover the following topics: 1) Dealing with competition and playing your game, 2) The importance of practice, 3) Avoiding the negativity that is bound to arise during your career. [Recorded 9/22/2020] Participate We're always taking questions, so be sure to swing over to our Anchor.FM page and submit questions via Voicemail. Please make sure to SUBSCRIBE, and leave a RATING & REVIEW if you're enjoying the show. Feedback is always welcome. Contribute Lastly, if you feel you're getting value from this show, I'd appreciate your support! As little as $5/month can help. Click to SUPPORT. (https://freelancekills.com/support) Otherwise, the best way to support is by spreading the word! Thank you for listening. Get in touch! Website YouTube Instagram - @freelancekills Skillshare E-Mail - freelancekills [at] gmail *DISCLAIMER* This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please make sure to consult a licensed and registered investment advisor or tax professional for specific recommendations or advice regarding your personal situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/support
30 Aug 10:28
Overcoming Adversity by Revisiting Childhood Trauma
#26: This week's episode takes me back to elementary school. I share a short story about playground drama and how the residual of trauma can eventually teach you something. I highlight three steps I've learned to take when battling with adversity, big or small. During this show I cover the following topics: 1) Problem assessment, 2) Analyzing your options, and 3) Taking control back. [Recorded 9/30/2020] Participate We're always taking questions, so be sure to swing over to our Anchor.FM page and submit questions via Voicemail. Please make sure to SUBSCRIBE, and leave a RATING & REVIEW if you're enjoying the show. Feedback is always welcome. Contribute Lastly, if you feel you're getting value from this show, I'd appreciate your support! As little as $5/month can help. Click to SUPPORT. (https://freelancekills.com/support) Otherwise, the best way to support is by spreading the word! Thank you for listening. Get in touch! Website YouTube Instagram - @freelancekills Skillshare E-Mail - freelancekills [at] gmail *DISCLAIMER* This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please make sure to consult a licensed and registered investment advisor or tax professional for specific recommendations or advice regarding your personal situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/support
30 Aug 10:28
Your Money Journey with Photographer Dapper Lou
#027: Your Money Journey is back with a light-hearted conversation with artist and photographer Lougè Delcy, known on Instagram as Dapper Lou. Lou and I met years ago capturing street style and blogging during New York Fashion Week. He's gone on to shoot many beautiful projects for brands, document his travels to places like Kenya and Cuba, as well as open Dapper Studios. Dapper Studios is a creative agency and collective. Lou Delcy is based in Brooklyn, NY. He is currently part of a group exhibition called "Men of Change" at the Calif African American Museum in Los Angeles, CA. [Recorded 5/30/2020] Get to know more about this episode's guest - Lou Delcy (@dapperlou). You can also check out his web site (he has prints for sale!) and check out his studio, Dapper Studios. Helpful Links: Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. - The exhibit is bold contemporary art, photographs, quotes and literary excerpts, and essential stories. Participate We're always taking questions, so be sure to swing over to our Anchor.FM page and submit questions via Voicemail. Please make sure to SUBSCRIBE, and leave a RATING & REVIEW if you're enjoying the show. Feedback is always welcome. Contribute Lastly, if you feel you're getting value from this show, I'd appreciate your support! As little as $5/month can help. Click to SUPPORT. (https://freelancekills.com/support) Otherwise, the best way to support is by spreading the word! Thank you for listening. Get in touch! Website YouTube Instagram - @freelancekills Skillshare E-Mail - freelancekills [at] gmail *DISCLAIMER* This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please make sure to consult a licensed and registered investment advisor or tax professional for specific recommendations or advice regarding your personal situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/support
30 Aug 10:28
Making a Case for Pivoting Your Career and the Importance of Open Dialogue
#28: This week's episode has me thinking about some things that have come up for me during therapy over the last two weeks. What if I wanted to change my career at 35 years old? Am I too old? Is one career change too many? Am I fulfilled? I get to the bottom of how to think through that internal questioning and check-in with yourself, as well as the role of luck in making any career a success. I wrap up the episode with a short conversation on personal wellness and the importance of open dialogue in working through a problem or improving a circumstance. During this show I cover the following topics: 1) Career pivoting, 2) Luck's role in success, and 3) Open dialogue as a key to any relationship. [Recorded 10/13/2020] Helpful Links: If you're interested about how I actually made a career change, these links are from older interviews that touch on my first career change from Wall Street to fashion. Justin Bridges & Tucked : Fashion & Lifestyle Photographer [Prologue Profiles : 043] - An old interview from 2013 that still has relevancy today. A Drink with James Episode 34 - A Conversation with Justin Bridges - Justin Bridges and James Nord talk business strategies, photography tips, how to work with brands, and hustling. Episode 16: Season Special with Justin Bridges (American University, Washington D.C) - Learn about being a freelancer and following your dreams. The Laws of Style hosted by Douglas Hand Episode 14 – Justin Bridges - Justin discusses his decision to leave an unfulfilling job on Wall Street to pursue his passion for photography in the fashion industry. Bridges also talks about how he manages the business aspect of being an artist (including social media and freelance work) as well as his problem-solving approach to every project. Participate We're always taking questions, so be sure to swing over to our Anchor.FM page and submit questions via Voicemail. Please make sure to SUBSCRIBE, and leave a RATING & REVIEW if you're enjoying the show. Feedback is always welcome. Contribute Lastly, if you feel you're getting value from this show, I'd appreciate your support! As little as $5/month can help. Click to SUPPORT. (https://freelancekills.com/support) Otherwise, the best way to support is by spreading the word! Thank you for listening. Get in touch! Website YouTube Instagram - @freelancekills Skillshare E-Mail - freelancekills [at] gmail *DISCLAIMER* This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please make sure to consult a licensed and registered investment advisor or tax professional for specific recommendations or advice regarding your personal situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/mes
30 Aug 10:27
Clearing a Path to Success in Money and Career
#29: I had to take a week off but I'm back. Today, I'm circling back to discuss why it's so important to tackle our hangups in money and career by getting to the root of most causes - our personal wellness. I find that money and career are straightforward when you really break them down and look at your goals. But, the excuses we make around not finding a better job or avoiding our money woes - those have complex underpinnings. Money and career struggle is usually a symptom of something deeper. What questions should we be asking ourselves to get to the bottom of our hangups and clear a path towards success? During this show I cover the following topics: 1) Diagnosing the symptoms of career and money stress, 2) 3 tips to get started, and 3) Understanding how it's all connected. [Recorded 10/28/2020] Helpful Links: Take my class! - Modern Money Habits: 5 Steps to Build the Life You Want Emergency Fund Episode Go deeper into this topic with Ep. 17 Participate We're always taking questions, so be sure to swing over to our Anchor.FM page and submit questions via Voicemail. Please make sure to SUBSCRIBE, and leave a RATING & REVIEW if you're enjoying the show. Feedback is always welcome. Contribute Lastly, if you feel you're getting value from this show, I'd appreciate your support! As little as $5/month can help. Click to SUPPORT. (https://freelancekills.com/support) Otherwise, the best way to support is by spreading the word! Thank you for listening. Get in touch! Website YouTube Instagram - @freelancekills Skillshare E-Mail - freelancekills [at] gmail *DISCLAIMER* This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please make sure to consult a licensed and registered investment advisor or tax professional for specific recommendations or advice regarding your personal situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/support
30 Aug 10:27
Special Episode: A Hopeful Election Forecast
#30: This week I'm dropping an early episode geared towards my hopefulness for America and the results of the election. Yes, I am taking a side - America. Regardless of who you are voting for, I hope you took advantage of the right to vote in our democracy. Though we have rights, we've learned that nothing is ever truly promised. I'm hoping humanity is our common thread amongst all the media-represented divisiveness. In many ways, that is our only hope. Hope you enjoy this week's episode! During this show I cover the following topics: 1) My 2008 letter to President Obama, 2) Race and Economic instability, and 3) Hopefulness for humanity. [Recorded 11/03/2020] Participate We're always taking questions, so be sure to swing over to our Anchor.FM page and submit questions via Voicemail. Please make sure to SUBSCRIBE, and leave a RATING & REVIEW if you're enjoying the show. Feedback is always welcome. Contribute Lastly, if you feel you're getting value from this show, I'd appreciate your support! As little as $5/month can help. Click to SUPPORT. (https://freelancekills.com/support) Otherwise, the best way to support is by spreading the word! Thank you for listening. Get in touch! Website YouTube Instagram - @freelancekills Skillshare E-Mail - freelancekills [at] gmail *DISCLAIMER* This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please make sure to consult a licensed and registered investment advisor or tax professional for specific recommendations or advice regarding your personal situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/support
30 Aug 10:27
Rebroadcast: Justin Bridges Interviewed on Prologue Profiles
#31: This is a rebroadcast from an interview feature on my from the podcast Prologue Profiles. This recorded in 2013, the first year of my career as an independent photographer. I'm been looking back at a lot recently. My curiosity wants to know how much I've changed or stayed the same. I think it's healthy to take stock of where we have come from. Maybe we can teach or remind ourselves of something important that helped lead us to where we are today. [Recorded 2013] Participate We're always taking questions, so be sure to swing over to our Anchor.FM page and submit questions via Voicemail. Please make sure to SUBSCRIBE, and leave a RATING & REVIEW if you're enjoying the show. Feedback is always welcome. Contribute Lastly, if you feel you're getting value from this show, I'd appreciate your support! As little as $5/month can help. Click to SUPPORT. (https://freelancekills.com/support) Otherwise, the best way to support is by spreading the word! Thank you for listening. Get in touch! Website YouTube Instagram - @freelancekills Skillshare E-Mail - freelancekills [at] gmail *DISCLAIMER* This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please make sure to consult a licensed and registered investment advisor or tax professional for specific recommendations or advice regarding your personal situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/support
30 Aug 10:27
Reflections on Inebriation and Listener Q&A
#32: New microphone, new software, and a little extra free time to finally jam out a new episode. Today's episode, I share a story from my recent "vacation" to Los Angeles to visit my girlfriend. Let's say I got the spins from a little too much THC and vino. However, it's what I learned from this little trip that matters. Listen in to find out. The second half of the show is all about responding to listener questions from photography to finance. During this show I answer the following questions: 1) Is photography dying? 2) What's a good critique I've received about my work? 3) Roth IRA or Traditional IRA? 4) 3 Tips to end the year the right way? 5) On your journey to losing 50lbs, what worked and what didn't? (I actually lost 65!) [Recorded 11/30/2020] Helpful Links: Ep. 8 - Your Money Journey with Sean Hotchkiss Ep. 24 - Learning How to Overcome Yourself with Automated Rules Participate We're always taking questions, so be sure to swing over to our Anchor.FM page and submit questions via Voicemail. Please make sure to SUBSCRIBE, and leave a RATING & REVIEW if you're enjoying the show. Feedback is always welcome. Contribute Lastly, if you feel you're getting value from this show, I'd appreciate your support! As little as $5/month can help. Click to SUPPORT. (https://freelancekills.com/support) Otherwise, the best way to support is by spreading the word! Thank you for listening. Get in touch! Website YouTube Instagram - @freelancekills Skillshare E-Mail - freelancekills [at] gmail *DISCLAIMER* This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please make sure to consult a licensed and registered investment advisor or tax professional for specific recommendations or advice regarding your personal situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/support
30 Aug 10:27
Your Money Journey with Style Icon Nick Wooster
**JOIN OUR PATREON** (patreon.com/freelancekills) #033: Your Money Journey is back with a legendary menswear guest. Nick Wooster joins me to talk about his career in fashion and how it all started from wanting a cashmere sweater his parent's wouldn't buy him. I met Nick Wooster when I was shooting street style during New York Fashion Week several years ago. Nick cut his teeth as a buyer, but has done everything from retail to design, and more recently he's been doing collaborations with global brands. His resume includes working for prestigious retailers and brands including Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Ralph Lauren, and Calvin Klein. And the best thing about him, his honesty and transparency about it all. [Recorded 6/02/2020] Get to know more about this episode's guest - Nick Wooster (@nickwooster). You can also check out his apartment (it's dope!). Helpful Links: Debtors Anonymous Your Money Journey with Dapper Lou Your Money Journey with David Yi Participate We're always taking questions, so be sure to swing over to our Anchor.FM page and submit questions via Voicemail. Please make sure to SUBSCRIBE, and leave a RATING & REVIEW if you're enjoying the show. Feedback is always welcome. JOIN THE COMMUNITY We're on Patreon. Become a member of the Freelance Kills community and get some amazing benefits! --> http://patreon.com/freelancekills Get in touch! Website YouTube Instagram - @freelancekills Skillshare E-Mail - freelancekills [at] gmail *DISCLAIMER* This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please make sure to consult a licensed and registered investment advisor or tax professional for specific recommendations or advice regarding your personal situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/support
30 Aug 10:27
Day Trading Isn't For You, Getting an Agent, and Becoming a Conscious Consumer
**JOIN OUR PATREON** (patreon.com/freelancekills) #34: Announcing the launch of the Patreon page for Freelance Kills. I rail, well, rail is a strong word, but I dissuade a young man from trading. But, more importantly, I answer listen questions! During this show I answer the following questions: 1) What's the best advice for people that are new to photography? 2) Should I have an agent or should I represent myself? 3) How do I become a more conscious consumer? Should I invest in myself? What are your best practices? If you sign up at the "Trainee" level of the Patreon, you'll get access to the extended cut and more questions: 4) Should I buy a home, or should I rent and invest? 5) Should I buy a home in this volatile market or hold off? [Recorded 12/15/2020] Helpful Links: Ep. 33 - Your Money Journey with Style Icon Nick Wooster Ep. 32 - Reflections on Inebriation and Listener Q&A Participate We're always taking questions, so be sure to swing over to our Anchor.FM page and submit questions via Voicemail. Please make sure to SUBSCRIBE, and leave a RATING & REVIEW if you're enjoying the show. Feedback is always welcome. Contribute Lastly, if you feel you're getting value from this show, I'd appreciate your support! As little as $5/month can help. Click to SUPPORT. (https://freelancekills.com/support) Otherwise, the best way to support is by spreading the word! Thank you for listening. Get in touch! Website YouTube Instagram - @freelancekills Skillshare E-Mail - freelancekills [at] gmail *DISCLAIMER* This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please make sure to consult a licensed and registered investment advisor or tax professional for specific recommendations or advice regarding your personal situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/support
30 Aug 10:27
Season 1 is a Wrap, and 3 Reasons I'm Thankful
**JOIN OUR PATREON** (patreon.com/freelancekills) #35: Wrapping up the first season of Freelance Kills with some reasons I'm thankful. Season 1 was a great experiment, thanks for taking the ride with me. I'll see you in 2021! [Recorded 12/22/2020] Participate We're always taking questions, so be sure to swing over to our Anchor.FM page and submit questions via Voicemail. Please make sure to SUBSCRIBE, and leave a RATING & REVIEW if you're enjoying the show. Feedback is always welcome. Contribute Lastly, if you feel you're getting value from this show, I'd appreciate your support! As little as $5/month can help. Click to SUPPORT. (https://freelancekills.com/support) Otherwise, the best way to support is by spreading the word! Thank you for listening. Get in touch! Website YouTube Instagram - @freelancekills Skillshare E-Mail - freelancekills [at] gmail *DISCLAIMER* This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please make sure to consult a licensed and registered investment advisor or tax professional for specific recommendations or advice regarding your personal situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freelancekills/support
30 Aug 10:27
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