Matthew Sapaula's Money Smart Radio » Personal Finances http://www.moneysmartradio.com Chicago-based financial radio talk show host Matthew Sapaula crusades a message to help people transform the way people feel, think and manage their money! When areas of financial planning, finding money for college and starting your own business start to overwhelm you, tune in to listen to the latest tips, guest financial and business experts and discover answers to community questions. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 06:24:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1Chicago-based financial radio talk show host Matthew Sapaula crusades a message to help people transform the way people feel, think and manage their money! When areas of financial planning, finding money for college and starting your own business start to overwhelm you, tune in to listen to the latest tips, guest financial and business experts and discover answers to community questions. Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula clean Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula mgs@moneysmartradio.com mgs@moneysmartradio.com (Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula) Chicago-based financial radio talk show host Matthew Sapaula crusades a message to help people transform the way people feel, think and manage their money! When areas of financial planning, finding money for college and starting your own business star... Matthew Sapaula's Money Smart Radio » Personal Finances http://www.moneysmartradio.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpghttp://www.moneysmartradio.com/category/topics/personal-finances/ Money Smart Guy Matthew Sapaula to Serve as Chicago Financial Coach on MSN Money Personal Finance Reality Showhttp://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/10/06/money-smart-guy-matthew-sapaula-to-serve-as-chicago-financial-coach-on-msn-money-personal-finance-reality-show/ http://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/10/06/money-smart-guy-matthew-sapaula-to-serve-as-chicago-financial-coach-on-msn-money-personal-finance-reality-show/#comments Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:40:32 +0000 Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula http://www.moneysmartradio.com/?p=2830 Big news everyone! I’ve been so excited to share this with you for months, but I have been under “embargo”.  (A new PR word I learned that means: shut your mouth until the people who write the big checks, let you). Throughout the summer, I have been in production filming a new online reality show [...]

Money Smart Guy Matthew Sapaula to Serve as Chicago Financial Coach on MSN Money Personal Finance Reality Show

]]> http://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/10/06/money-smart-guy-matthew-sapaula-to-serve-as-chicago-financial-coach-on-msn-money-personal-finance-reality-show/feed/ 0 Client of Matthew Sapaula Inc. Reveals the Truth About Mother’s Experience on Real Estate on Radio Showhttp://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/10/02/client-of-matthew-sapaula-inc-reveals-the-truth-about-mothers-experience-on-real-estate-on-radio-show/ http://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/10/02/client-of-matthew-sapaula-inc-reveals-the-truth-about-mothers-experience-on-real-estate-on-radio-show/#comments Sat, 02 Oct 2010 12:03:41 +0000 Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula http://www.moneysmartradio.com/?p=2820 Although I do not take any personal clients any longer, (listeners are referred to our Money Smart Network of Preferred Financial Professionals) I still conduct annual reviews with existing clients. It's my responsibility. I recently sat down with a client, who is a widow, and her son to review what our Money Smart Success Formula has produced over the past four years.

Client of Matthew Sapaula Inc. Reveals the Truth About Mother’s Experience on Real Estate on Radio Show

]]> http://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/10/02/client-of-matthew-sapaula-inc-reveals-the-truth-about-mothers-experience-on-real-estate-on-radio-show/feed/ 0 Client Experience,Douglas Andrew,Great Recession,Last Chance Millionaire,Non-traditional financial strategies,Ted Vanduyne,Working with Older Parents Although I do not take any personal clients any longer, (listeners are referred to our Money Smart Network of Preferred Financial Professionals) I still conduct annual reviews with existing clients. It's my responsibility. Although I do not take any personal clients any longer, (listeners are referred to our Money Smart Network of Preferred Financial Professionals) I still conduct annual reviews with existing clients. It's my responsibility. I recently sat down with a client, who is a widow, and her son to review what our Money Smart Success Formula has produced over the past four years. Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula clean 13:58 What People Get From Our Financial Talk Radio Show – a Listener Tells Allhttp://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/08/25/what-people-get-from-our-financial-talk-radio-show-a-listener-tells-all/ http://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/08/25/what-people-get-from-our-financial-talk-radio-show-a-listener-tells-all/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:39:07 +0000 Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula http://www.moneysmartradio.com/?p=2775 After two years doing a financial talk radio show in Chicago, people have frequently asked, "Are people really getting ahead?" A listener calls in LIVE and shares his experience after his accountant told him to listen.

What People Get From Our Financial Talk Radio Show – a Listener Tells All

]]> http://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/08/25/what-people-get-from-our-financial-talk-radio-show-a-listener-tells-all/feed/ 1 Accountant,Allstate,Bill and Jackie,Facebook,financial talk radio show,Henry Morales,Mastermind Group,Real Estate Investors After two years doing a financial talk radio show in Chicago, people have frequently asked, "Are people really getting ahead?" A listener calls in LIVE and shares his experience after his accountant told him to listen. After two years doing a financial talk radio show in Chicago, people have frequently asked, "Are people really getting ahead?" A listener calls in LIVE and shares his experience after his accountant told him to listen. Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula clean 17:08 Increasing Retirement Age to Get Your Social Security Benefitshttp://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/08/10/increasing-retirement-age-to-get-social-security-benefits/ http://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/08/10/increasing-retirement-age-to-get-social-security-benefits/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:13:39 +0000 Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula http://www.moneysmartradio.com/?p=2742 Since Americans are living much longer than previous generations, that means Medicare and Social Security will be supporting retirees for many years more than ever anticipated when the programs were created. This morning, I was on a radio tour with FOX News Radio discussing this issue. Some of the radio show hosts had some interesting questions for me such as...

Increasing Retirement Age to Get Your Social Security Benefits

]]> http://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/08/10/increasing-retirement-age-to-get-social-security-benefits/feed/ 3 Chip Franklin,Facebook,FOX News Radio,KOGO San Diego,Living Longer,Mark Goldman,Retirement Income,Social Security Since Americans are living much longer than previous generations, that means Medicare and Social Security will be supporting retirees for many years more than ever anticipated when the programs were created. This morning, Since Americans are living much longer than previous generations, that means Medicare and Social Security will be supporting retirees for many years more than ever anticipated when the programs were created. This morning, I was on a radio tour with FOX News Radio discussing this issue. Some of the radio show hosts had some interesting questions for me such as... Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula clean 6:44 VIDEO: Stop Drinking the Company 401k Plan Kool-Aidhttp://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/07/07/video-stop-drinking-the-company-401k-plan-kool-aid/ http://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/07/07/video-stop-drinking-the-company-401k-plan-kool-aid/#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:37:07 +0000 Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula http://www.moneysmartradio.com/?p=2729 The 401(k) dilemma, dropping account values and resistance to opening statements piling up lead many to further financial confusion and isolation. Compound this with job layoffs and increasing unemployment rate have caused many financial homes to crumble. Here are my notes and thoughts from this segment on CBS's 60 Minutes.

VIDEO: Stop Drinking the Company 401k Plan Kool-Aid

]]> http://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/07/07/video-stop-drinking-the-company-401k-plan-kool-aid/feed/ 1 What You May Not Be Getting From Bank Financial Advisorshttp://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/06/16/what-you-may-not-be-getting-from-bank-financial-advisors/ http://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/06/16/what-you-may-not-be-getting-from-bank-financial-advisors/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:24:37 +0000 Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula http://www.moneysmartradio.com/?p=2638 Finding a financial advisor that you respect and trust is not always an easy task. And considering the fact that you are entrusting this advisor with your hard-earned dough, it is not a decision you want to make in a hurry or without all the information.

What You May Not Be Getting From Bank Financial Advisors

]]> http://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/06/16/what-you-may-not-be-getting-from-bank-financial-advisors/feed/ 4 Matthew Sapaula Provides Financial Tips for Military Personnel on SCORE TVhttp://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/06/15/matthew-sapaula-provides-financial-tips-for-military-personnel-on-score-tv/ http://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/06/15/matthew-sapaula-provides-financial-tips-for-military-personnel-on-score-tv/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 03:42:28 +0000 Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula http://www.moneysmartradio.com/?p=2633 Whether you are in the military now, plan to be in the future, or have recently left you need to be on top of your game regarding future financial plans and taking full advantage of all your veteran's benefits. Matthew Sapaula recently met with SCORE Chicago to discuss some strategic financial planning moves for those who are in the military.

Matthew Sapaula Provides Financial Tips for Military Personnel on SCORE TV

]]> http://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/06/15/matthew-sapaula-provides-financial-tips-for-military-personnel-on-score-tv/feed/ 0 #1 Financial Advisor Joel Wymer on Money Smart Radiohttp://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/06/12/1-financial-advisor-joel-wymer-on-money-smart-radio/ http://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/06/12/1-financial-advisor-joel-wymer-on-money-smart-radio/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:38:47 +0000 Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula http://www.moneysmartradio.com/?p=2612 Every once in a while you get to meet someone who resonates and echoes your passion, core values and methodologies. In the field of personal finance counselors, financial advisors and financial planners that is very tough to find. Then comes along Joel Wymer from Akron, Ohio who has recently been voted by the Beacon Journal as the #1 financial advisor in his community.

#1 Financial Advisor Joel Wymer on Money Smart Radio

]]> http://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/06/12/1-financial-advisor-joel-wymer-on-money-smart-radio/feed/ 2 You Don’t Need More Money – You Need Better Toolshttp://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/06/10/you-dont-need-more-money-you-need-better-tools/ http://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/06/10/you-dont-need-more-money-you-need-better-tools/#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:26:02 +0000 Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula http://www.moneysmartradio.com/?p=2602 Financial freedom is not about making more money; it is about getting control of the money you are bringing home today. Too many of us focus our attention on earning more money, getting a raise or a better job. Just as many consumers blame their debt levels on low wages or a dead-end job. Don't blame the job and don't blame the money. When you look inside, you'll find where to put the blame.

You Don’t Need More Money – You Need Better Tools

]]> http://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/06/10/you-dont-need-more-money-you-need-better-tools/feed/ 1 Self-Directed IRAs: Investing in Real Estate with Your IRA and 401(k)http://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/06/01/self-directed-iras-investing-in-real-estate-with-your-ira-and-401k/ http://www.moneysmartradio.com/2010/06/01/self-directed-iras-investing-in-real-estate-with-your-ira-and-401k/#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:17:25 +0000 Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula http://www.moneysmartradio.com/?p=2574 Did you realize a 30% loss in one year, requires a 43% rate of return the next, just to get your account value back to where you started? Use your IRA/401(k) savings to invest in real estate with a self-directed IRA.

Self-Directed IRAs: Investing in Real Estate with Your IRA and 401(k)

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