Episodes

  • There's a New Tarriff In Town, Market news, And, What Does a Company's Earnings Report (10-Q) Show?
    May 9 2025

    James dives deep into market news, reading a companies quarterly earnings report, and why one puzzle piece doesn't mean the whole picture is ruined.


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    27 mins
  • The Most Common Mistakes You're Probably Making Right Now in Your 401k Plan
    May 7 2025

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    Brandon West, CPA walks you through various tax planning strategies to help you keep more of your hard-earned money. Today, I'm going to tell you the mistakes I already know you're making in your 401k plan and explain why they're costing you hundreds of thousands of dollars in retirement! Let's discuss fees, investment options, and long-term planning goals to help you make the most of your 401k plan.

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    25 mins
  • The Market setting records, 57% YTD return is a beautiful thing, and, Apple complains too much!
    May 2 2025

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    In this episode of 15 Minutes of Finance, James breaks down the latest market news, shares insights on why Palantir (PLTR) remains one of his favorite companies, and dives into the world of valuation ratios. He explains how different analysts often interpret financial metrics like P/E, PEG, and EV/EBITDA in varied ways—and why these estimates are almost never spot on, often missing the mark by several percentage points. If you've ever wondered why stock analysis feels more like art than science, this episode is for you.


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    18 mins
  • Here's How I Would Make a MILLION Dollars in Thirty Years
    Apr 30 2025

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    Brandon West, CPA walks you through various tax planning strategies to help you keep more of your hard-earned money. Today, I'm going to tell you exactly how I would confidently make a million dollars in just 30 years. I can all but guarantee you it is easier, and more doable, than you realize. Let's talk about some practical steps, investment principals, and investment options you can look at on your path to becoming a millionaire!

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    25 mins
  • FINALLY, a Green Week. Even the Best Investors Get it Wrong. And, Stocks to Watch!!
    Apr 25 2025

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    James discusses current news, stocks to watch, and why even the best investors get it wrong.

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    47 mins
  • How ONE Bad Financial Decision Can Hurt Your Retirement
    Apr 21 2025

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    Brandon West, CPA walks you through various tax planning strategies to help you keep more of your hard-earned money. Today, we talk about the compounding effect of early financial mistakes. Why should we weather this current financial downturn, and how bad would selling on the drop be?? Plus, we dispel 3 of the most common pieces of bad financial advice that are being spread today.

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    21 mins
  • Taxes are NOT DUE on April 15th?? Avoid Getting Penalized for Underpayment of Taxes.
    Apr 18 2025

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    Brandon West, CPA walks you through various tax planning strategies to help you keep more of your hard-earned money. Today, we talk about the single most misunderstood aspect of taxation in the USA: when are taxes due?? I bet it's NOT when you think. Learn how to properly tax plan throughout the year and avoid costly penalties with the IRS! Plus, learn how we lowered a real estate professional's tax bill by almost $10,000 this tax season!

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    18 mins
  • The Art of The Deal- a Masterclass in Bluffing, and, a Case Study: Particulary Bad Advice
    Apr 15 2025

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    James reviews tariffs, news and goes into detail on a case study of particularly bad finanical advice.

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    44 mins