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In today's episode, I talk with Tim Smith, a Certified Financial Planner, about how to make money simple for families. We share easy ways to teach kids about saving, spending, and giving. We also talk about the real cost of college and how to plan before loans pile up. Tim explains why small habits like using cash envelopes, checking your bank app, and setting clear goals can help you feel calm and in control. We cover how to start money talks at home, even if you feel nervous, and how to make a plan you can actually follow.

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Timothy L. Smith, CFP® is the Founder and CEO of Aurora Private Wealth, Inc., a financial services firm specializing in wealth management for high-net-worth clients. He co-hosts The Financial Dad podcast with his daughters, focusing on financial literacy for entrepreneurs, creatives, and families. Timothy is an advocate on investment advisor fraud and is finalizing a book offering guidance on protecting investments. He has experience in public speaking and theater, including performing for three U.S. presidents.

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In today's episode, I sit down with Paul Compeau, a friendly CFP who helps families pay less for college. We talk about simple steps you can take right now, like filling out FAFSA the right way, building a smart college list, and knowing the real price before you say yes. Paul shares easy tips to find money you don’t have to pay back, how to ask schools for a better offer, and what to do if you didn’t save enough. We also cover common mistakes to avoid so you don’t hurt your retirement.

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Paul Compeau is passionate about helping families figure out how to pay for college and help students develop and continue down the right path for them. He helps parents and students confidently navigate college costs while building long-term wealth. Known for his practical, values-based approach, Paul combines deep planning expertise with relatable, real-world college advice—delivered virtually across the country. Paul is a Certified Financial PlannerTM and founder of BridgeWise College Planning, serving families since 2008.

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In today's episode, I sit down with Jason Brown to talk about money, mistakes, and second chances. Jason shares how he once lost a lot of money in the stock market, then learned simple rules to trade smarter and win back his confidence. We talk about living below your means, making a short “sacrifice season,” and building habits that help your family for the long run. Jason explains options in plain language, why taking small profits adds up, and how to keep your cool when prices jump around. You’ll hear real stories about paying off a house, starting with little, and turning lessons into a plan anyone can follow.

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Jason Brown is a stock market expert, power options trader, entrepreneur, and author who teaches the world how to confidently own their financial situations and feel empowered while doing so. Jason’s upcoming book, 5 Year Millionaire, is inspired by the pathway that led him to making his first million in just five years. Brown grew up in Detroit, Michigan and garnered motivation from his upbringing as a child who slept in a sleeping bag on the floor in his family’s home with bars on the windows, and who boldly navigated around drugs and gangs in his neighborhood, to acquire the lifestyle he always dreamed of. The term “power trading” has emerged from his journey in addition to the understanding that truly anyone can use the stock market to trade their way into their ideal lifestyle. Jason says, “it’s all about finding the right trades, applying the right option strategy, mixed with giving the stock enough time to do what you believe it’s going to do”.

Today, Jason is completely debt free, has paid off his home, and is married with two children. The Brown Report and Power Trades University are two platforms he utilizes to help his clients retrain and rewire their thought processes for comebacks no matter the financial situation that they are currently in. In Jason’s upcoming book, he highlights the mathematical fact that the average person can become a millionaire within 5 years from the stock market. Jason has been featured on Smart Passive Income podcast, The Mind Your Business podcast, His and Her Money with Talaat and Tai, and the Passive 25k podcast.

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Five-Year Millionaire: A Roadmap for Investing in the Stock Market, Wealth Accumulation, and Financial Independence by Jason Brown

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