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How Women Can Make Financial Progress, Second Home in Mexico, & Speak Powerfully and Have Your Voice Heard, Episode 232

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Money Chat: Facebook Doubled its Workforce in 2 Years

Guests in studio this week:

Tiffany Gough started her financial career in banking in 1990 and she has worked for several banks and other financial companies in for the last 27 years. In 2014, she found her home in Edward Jones and loves what she does. Seattle Magazine has recognized her as a Five Star Wealth Manager both in 2017 and 2018. She also won the firm’s exclusive Spirit of Partnership Award for outstanding performance. She was one of only 1,119 financial advisors out of the firm’s more than 15,000 to receive the award. Tiffany loves working with everyone in whatever life stage they are in. Is money controlling you or are you controlling your money? In The Money Hour segment today, Tiffany gives insight on how women can make financial progress. Listen to Tiffany’s segment.

Jeff Prescott with RE/MAX Metro Realty moved from Portland to Seattle in 1986. He arrived without a job and a friend suggested getting his real estate license and he did.  A year later in 1987 he earned “Rookie of The Year”. Now Jeff has over 25 years of experience. He has worked through many economic cycles in his career and is committed to making the housing stock increasingly efficient with energy use and “re-purposing” existing materials for new uses. Jeff regularly provides consultations for clients on ways to update their home, take advantage of new technologies and maximize their return on investment.  In The Money Hour segment today, Jeff talks about owning a second home in Mexico. Listen to Jeff’s segment.

Deepika Gupta was extremely shy and introverted as a child. She had a difficult time talking to people and didn’t feel like she made an impression. She was so convinced that she had to go after success, that she studied software engineering and went on to have a successful career at Microsoft and similar companies for over 13 years. But as Dee became more aware of herself, it didn’t feel authentic any more.  It took her a while, but eventually, through a lot of seminars, workshops, videos, self-intra-spection, and journaling, she overcame some of her major limitations and false beliefs. Her biggest struggles ended up being her greatest gains. Dee now coach’s others to live authentically and powerfully.  In The Money Hour segment today, Deepika gives tips on how to speak powerfully to be heard. Listen to Deepika’s segment.

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How to Save Money on Lawyers, The State of the Second Home Market, & Moving and Running Your Home Seamlessly, Episode 231

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Money Chat: Tax Consequences with Flipping a Home

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Vincent Humphrey is an Attorney at Humphrey & Associates PLLC which focuses on Family Law, Real Estate, and Civil Litigation. His passion is in bringing justice and clarity to those in need. His experiences allow him to work well in many different situations, and his service first mentality allows him to break past the toughest scenarios.  Vincent holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Idaho College of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington. He has advised executives from fortune 100 companies as well as the working man/woman at the local grocery store.  Vincent was just selected by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for the State of Washington, a distinction that no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys can get.  In The Money Hour segment today, Vincent provides tips on how to save money on lawyers. Listen to Vincent’s segment.

Wolf Puls with Windermere Real Estate has had over 31 years’ experience in the Real Estate Industry with over 1,000 transactions in 41 Washington cities and towns.  He specializes in residential resale home and condos in all areas of Greater Puget Sound.  Wolf is actively engaged with the Local and State REALTOR organizations and in 2012 was the president of Seattle King County Association of REALTORS, also known as SKCAR which has over 6,000 members.  In The Money Hour segment today, Wolf discusses the state of the second home market in 2018. Listen to Wolf’s segment.

Laurie Lamoureux is the Founder and Chief Box Opener of Seamless Moves, a residential move management company headquartered in Bellevue, WA and has been in business for over 9 years.  Laurie is a self-proclaimed “organizing geek” who learned about moving, unpacking and organizing while relocating her family several times with the U.S. Navy.  That background gave her the idea of starting a move management company to help busy people with moving-related tasks.  In The Money Hour segment today, Laurie talks about moving and running your home seamlessly. Listen to Laurie’s segment.

 

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2018 Tax Law, Avoid Buyers Fatigue, & Real Estate in Your IRA, Episode 230

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Money Chat: Credit Tips to Increase Your Credit Score

Guests in studio this week:

Gregory Nunn is the Founder and Principal of Nunn Better Tax Resolution in Redmond, Washington; the first firm of Tax Resolution Specialists in Washington State. He is a licensed CPA with 30 years in the industry and his passion is helping people that find themselves in the labyrinth of the bureaucracy of the IRS due to failing to file tax returns and/or not paying what the IRS claims they owe. He represents these troubled taxpayers vigorously before the IRS. His practice also provides tax preparation and tax planning for the individual and business. In The Money Hour segment today Greg discusses what to do after the April filing date for your taxes.  Listen to Greg’s segment.

Born into a family of Real Estate agents has its perks. It is unlikely you will find another Broker with more real estate experience than Gordy has. Gordy has been living and breathing Real Estate since day 1, and wouldn’t have it any other way! When Gordy entered the business in 1987, immediately after graduating from the University of Washington, his goal was to continue in the legacy, providing his clients with the best value and service in the industry, and he’s never looked back!  Thanks to many satisfied clients and years of experience, he’s risen to the top 1% of Realtors nationwide, and consistently earn top awards for production. With his vast experience in the industry, he has the time to learn what works – and what doesn’t.  In The Money Hour segment today, Gordy provides tips on how to avoid buyer’s fatigue and how to maximize your investment.  Listen to Gordy’s segment.

Gary Cassill with Mountain Top Advisors, LLC was first licensed in 1984.  With 30 years’ experience, he has been in a high-volume bank program and has experience at a very well-known credit union.  He has his series 6, 63, and 7 licenses in addition to being fully licensed for life insurance and annuities, both fixed and variable.  In The Money Hour segment today, Gary talks about real estate in your IRA. Listen to Gary’s segment.

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What Generates the Rate You Pay on Home & Auto Insurance, Should You Rollover Your Old Employer Retirement Account, & Rental Laws & Things on the Horizon, Episode 204

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Money Chat: Low Appraisals & A Possible Solution Listen to The Money Chat

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John Kotalik is the owner of a Farmers Insurance Agency in Downtown Redmond working to make sure that the autos, homes and lives for the average consumer are adequately protected. John is a big advocate for protecting his clients using the tool of adding an umbrella to get coverages up to a level where they protect the average consumer in the Seattle area. John has over 30 years of extensive business and insurance experience in the Puget Sound area that he brings to bare in advising customers. In The Money Hour segment today John talks about what generates the rate you pay on your home and auto insurance.  Listen to John’s segment.

Tony Sablan is a Wealth Adviser with New York Life. He is also the Founder of Ultimate Wealth Strategies based in Bellevue, WA. Tony also works with individuals, families, and business owners to identify what motivates them, what keeps them up at night and then focuses on financial solutions that can help make their goals a reality. He not only relies on his own knowledge and experience, but also on the expertise of his team of specialists. His mission is to develop enduring relationships with clients by providing expert guidance pertaining to life insurance strategies, investments, and upgrading people’s financial plans.  In The Money Hour segment today, Tony talks about whether or not you should rollover your old employer retirement account.  Listen to Tony’s segment.

Melissa Masterleo is a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Bain specializing in residential property manager with Coldwell Banker Bain in the Greater Seattle area. She and her family relocated to the beautiful Seattle area in 2004 from Australia. Melissa has a strong belief in community involvement. She has served on non-profit boards, in Ohio, Tasmania and Washington. Her focus has been on children’s issues and sexual assault prevention. Currently, she is on the Teens and Public Service Board. Melissa has an incredible work ethic and her success speaks volumes about her integrity and commitment to her clients and co-workers.  In The Money Hour segment today, Melissa discusses the rental laws and things on the horizon.  Listen to Melissa’s segment.

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What to do After the April Filing Date for Your Tax Return, Today’s Real Estate Market, & Flipping Homes, Episode 203

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Tina’s special segment this week:

Money Chat: Seattle Employment – The Effect on Real Estate Prices Listen to The Money Chat

Joining Tina in the studio this week:

Gregory Nunn is the Founder and Principal of Nunn Better Tax Resolution in Redmond, Washington; the first firm of Tax Resolution Specialists in Washington State. He is a licensed CPA with 30 years in the industry and his passion is helping people that find themselves in the labyrinth of the bureaucracy of the IRS due to failing to file tax returns and/or not paying what the IRS claims they owe. He represents these troubled taxpayers vigorously before the IRS. His practice also provides tax preparation and tax planning for the individual and business. In The Money Hour segment today Greg discusses what to do after the April filing date for your taxes.  Listen to Greg’s segment.

Francine Schneider with RE/MAX Integrity has over 17 years’ experience in the industry with a background of a Master in Educational Technology and a bachelor in Linguistic.  She successfully got these degrees between her main careers in interior design and real estate. A few of Francine’s designations are Certified Luxury Home Marketing, New Construction Specialist, Certification in Negotiation and Senior Real Estate Specialist.  When people ask Francine what she does, her response is, “I sell my time and knowledge and help my clients buy and sell properties. I teach them the process and complex transactions of real estate.”  In The Money Hour segment today, Francine discusses today’s real estate market.  Listen to Francine’s segment.

Vivian Peterson and Debbie Jaeger are a team with Windermere RE/Shoreline.  What Vivian loves most about the business is helping people bring fulfillment to their lives.  She is a Seattle native with over 20 years of service experience.  Her love for the Seattle community is what led her to Windermere Real Estate where she has helped people find homes they love as well as sell their home with her staging skills.  Debbie is a Western Washington native and has been involved in the various aspects of real estate for more than 32 years. She has investment properties that she manages, flipped houses at various times over the last 10 years including buying some of those at the live auctions.  Premier Associate Broker with Windermere and works with both buyers and sellers.  In The Money Hour segment today, Vivian and Debbie talk about flipping homes in the Seattle market.  Listen to their segment.

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What to Do If You Owe The IRS Money, Today’s Real Estate Market, & Strategies to Get Top Dollar in Today’s Crazy Real Estate Market, Episode 200

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Tina’s special segment this week:

Money Chat: Reverse Mortgages Listen to The Money Chat

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Gregory Nunn is the Founder and Principal of Nunn Better Tax Resolution in Redmond, Washington; the first firm of Tax Resolution Specialists in Washington State. He is a licensed CPA with 30 years in the industry and his passion is helping people that find themselves in the labyrinth of the bureaucracy of the IRS due to failing to file tax returns and/or not paying what the IRS claims they owe. He represents these troubled taxpayers vigorously before the IRS. His practice also provides tax preparation and tax planning for the individual and business. In The Money Hour segment today Greg discusses what to do if you owe the IRS money.  Listen to Greg’s segment.

Rosemary West and Maja Butler are a dynamic team with Sotheby’s International Realty. Rosemary attributes her success to her extensive marketing and sales experience, advertising, and public relations that have formed the foundation of her large local network, thriving on repeat and referral business throughout the years.  Maja specializes in the Eastside luxury market and brings a wealth of knowledge and insights from her experience as a single-family home builder, designer/stager, offering her buyers and sellers the unique advantage when purchasing or selling a home in today’s dynamic marketplace.  In The Money Hour segment today, Rosemary and Maja discuss our local real estate market. Listen to their segment.

Jamie Flaxman with Coldwell Banker Bain is a realtor with 30 years’ experience in real estate sales, non-profit management, marketing, social network, and customer service.  Jaime is active with numerous community organizations, including Children’s Hospital and FamilyWorks Family Resource Center & Food Bank. Prior to becoming a real estate broker, she was in non-profit management, including with Wallingford Boys & Girls Club, Seattle Youth Involvement Network, Hilltop Children’s Center, and Big Sisters of King County. Jamie also worked as a consultant with a host of other non-profits, primarily focused on the well-being of children, families, and women in our community. In The Money Hour segment today, Jamie talks about strategies to get top dollar in this crazy real estate market.  Listen to Jamie’s segment.

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Money Chat with Tina Mitchell: Making an Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market

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Making an Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market

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Property Taxes, Tax Tips for 2017 & Recession Proofing Your Retirement, Episode 196

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Money Chat: Making an Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market Listen to The Money Chat

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John Wilson King County Assessor, elected in 2015, assumes office having earned the praise of people both inside and outside King County as one of the most innovative, forward thinking managers in local government.  Wilson served as Chief Deputy Assessor for four years. His work gained a reputation for savvy development of mobile technology and public-facing solutions that enhance customer service while driving down costs. During his tenure, he rebuilt the department’s website, increasing traffic 10-fold to nearly 4 million page-views a month. In The Money Hour segment today, John talks about property value and taxes. Listen to John’s segment.

Gregory Nunn is the Founder and Principal of Nunn Better Tax Resolution in Redmond, Washington; the first firm of Tax Resolution Specialists in Washington State. He is a licensed CPA with 30 years in the industry and his passion is helping people that find themselves in the labyrinth of the bureaucracy of the IRS due to failing to file tax returns and/or not paying what the IRS claims they owe. He represents these troubled taxpayers vigorously before the IRS. His practice also provides tax preparation and tax planning for the individual and business. In The Money Hour segment today Greg discusses tax tips for 2017.  Listen to Greg’s segment.

Dennis is a well-respected Financial Strategist with Affirmative Financial Services. He takes pride in continually searching for out-of-the-box solutions that will better serve his clients’ needs. His strategies in wealth building have historically prevented or minimized the tremendous losses during the Great Recession of 2008 and the Dot.Com recession from late 2000 through 2002. Dennis received the “Presidential Award” from Flexible Plan Investments for reaching over $1M of assets under management in his first year in business as an investment advisor. He’s been published in “Proactive Advisor Magazine” twice. First as a cover story in the June 8, 2016 issue giving his insights on his financial services business. The second was a white paper entitled “A Case for Active Tactical Investing” in the August 8, 2016 issue.  In The Money Hour segment today, Dennis discusses how to recession proof your retirement.  Listen to Dennis’ segment.

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Social Security & Income Tax, Being a Competitive Buyer In Today’s Market, & Wine Country, Episode 194

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Money Chat: FHA Reduces Annual Insurance Premiums Listen to The Money Chat

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Andy Landis is one of the nation’s foremost authorities on Social Security and Medicare, as a nationally-known author, speaker, and consultant. He is the author of the best-selling book, “SOCIAL SECURITY: THE INSIDE STORY,” called the “Social Security bible” and available from Amazon. He is a regular blogger for the Wall Street Journal’s “MarketWatch” site. He has appeared on TV’s Fox Business News and PBS, and is a frequent guest on radio.  Andy’s background includes working at the Social Security Administration, AARP, Boeing, and his own practice, Thinking Retirement.  In The Money Hour segment today, Andy discusses social security and income tax.  Listen to Andy’s segment.

Jeff Dickinson with RE/MAX has been involved in the development of apartments, office buildings, residential condominiums and self-storage facilities. His real estate practice includes extensive buyer and seller representation of residential properties throughout the Puget Sound region.   Jeff is also the founder and Director of ReMax Home Advantage Program, one of the most successful real estate teams.  In The Money Hour segment today, Jeff gives us advice on being a competitive buyer in today’s market.  Listen to Jeff’s segment.

Maureen Nolan, Broker & Owner of Lakeshore Realty West, LLC has over 25 years’ experience in the Real Estate industry.  She specializes in residential, new construction, and land Real Estate.  She is also a proud member of the Northwest Independent Brokers Association.  In The Money Hour segment today, Industry leader Maureen talks about Wine Country.  Listen to Maureen’s segment.

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Money Chat with Tina Mitchell: Most Common Tax Mistakes

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Most Common Tax Mistakes

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