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Making It Count

Making It Count Podcast

Do you ever feel like you’re stumbling through your finances? You’re not alone. This is Making It Count, a financial education podcast where hosts Cristina and Addison explore real ways to make your paycheck count. Join us for practical tips and insider tricks from financial experts all to empower you to accomplish your goals.

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42:04

Money + Love Part V: Family Loans & Aging Parents

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2021/12/02

Considering lending money to a family member? You’ll want to listen to this episode of Making it Count first! Cristina and Will invite Juan Velasco, a Member Experience and Sales Specialist at Addition Financial and Jennifer Lee, the Founder of Modern Wealth to share their thoughts on mixing money with family. This episode covers the risks and rewards of lending money to a family member, how to talk to your parents about their long-term care plan and how to help your child navigate

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47:40

Money + Love Part IV: Navigating Finances with Friends

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2021/11/11

Discussing finances with friends? Talk about awkward… Unless, of course, you use the great tips from this episode of Making it Count! Our hosts Cristina and Will were joined by returning guest Richard Barbari from Addition Financial and new guest Erin Papworth, the Founder and CEO of Nav.it. They covered a whole spectrum of money topics as they relate to friendships – like how to navigate the dreaded bill splitting conversation at the end of dinner or what to do if a friend asks to

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47:17

Remodeling & Getting Your Home Ready to Sell

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2021/10/22

Sprucing up key areas of your home is a great way to increase your property’s value and attract the right buyers when you’re ready to sell. On this episode of Making it Count we heard from Brad Fletcher, the Owner of Home Staging Pros, and Kathy Michaels, a Home Loan Specialist at Addition Financial, on how to tackle the practical and financial side of prepping your home for sale. From full-scale renovation projects to simple staging best practices, listen along as Cristina and Will

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41:32

Money Taboos Part III: Bankruptcy & Financial Recovery

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2021/09/30

Have you ever wondered what it actually means to declare bankruptcy? Find out what bankruptcy entails and the different types of bankruptcy in this episode of Making it Count. With the help of Annette Boyd, the Vice President of Collections at Addition Financial and Juan Velasco, a Member Experience & Sales Specialist at Addition Financial, you’ll learn how the bankruptcy process works and what you can do to start your financial recovery today. Links: –Juan Velasco: 407-896-9411

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Money Taboos Part II: Spotting Predatory Lending

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2021/09/16

Welcome to season three, episode three of Making it Count, where hosts Cristina and Will learn how to spot and stop predatory lending in its tracks. In this episode we hear from Shelby Lord, Addition Financial's AVP Branch Manager at Forest City, and Sarah Paulson, CFP and Owner of Valkyrie Financial as they discuss the key signs of common predatory lending practices, how to recognize sketchy payday loans and what red flags to look out for in real estate lending. Links: –SMART

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Money Taboos Part I: Income, Savings & Debt – Oh, My!

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2021/09/02

In this episode of Making it Count we’re tackling money taboos and how to overcome them with the help of our financial experts, Karina Rodriguez, the Youth Ambassador at Addition Financial and Nathan Grant, the Senior Credit Industry Analyst at Credit Card Insider. Listen along to learn where money taboos come from, how they can be detrimental to your finances and ways to break them in your everyday life. Links –Millennial Playbook to Paying Off Debt and Saving for the Future:

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34:50

The Science Behind a Good Credit Score

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2021/08/19

Welcome to the first episode of season three of Making It Count! In this episode, Cristina and Will dive into the world of credit with two special guests, Heidi Pauley, a Certified Credit Counselor and Financial Coach with Addition Financial, and Valerie Moses, a Making it Count alumni and Addition Financial employee. Listen along to find out what goes into calculating your credit score, how to get your credit report and ways to improve your credit score. Links: –Heidi Pauley:

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Introducing Season 3 of Making it Count, the...

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2021/08/05

We're back with season three of Making it Count, a podcast that provides practical financial advice for every stage of life – with a twist! Our hosts, Cristina and Will, aren't financial experts. They're just like you – trying not to stumble their way to financial success. So they invite their money smart friends to join them each episode to get the DL on managing their finances. So listen along for a continuation of our Money+ mini series and regularly scheduled episodes in

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39:29

Season 2 Finale: Ponzi, Pyramids & MLMs… Oh My!

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2021/05/13

Welcome to the season two finale of Making it Count! This episode our hosts are joined by the show’s executive producer, Lauren Buys, to hear all about infamous financial fraud cases. Together they discuss Ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes and shady multi-level marketing strategies to help listeners learn how to protect themselves. She covers the life of Charles Ponzi, a scheme involving the hit Broadway show Hamilton and the terrible practices of LuLaRoe. Links Learn more about

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38:23

Money + Kids Part III: Teaching Kids Over 13...

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2021/04/29

From the basics of opening a bank account to learning the importance of saving from an early age, this week’s episode of Making it Count focuses on money lessons made just for teenagers. Cristina and Will are joined by Rod Griffin, Senior Director of Consumer Education & Advocacy at Experian, and Karina Rodriguez, Youth Ambassador here at Addition Financial. They both share great tips for parents with teens on what to teach their kids to help them grow into financially responsible

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Money + Kids Part II: Teaching Kids Under 13...

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2021/04/15

Think kids under 13 can’t learn financial basics? Think again! In Part II of our Money + Kids mini series, Cristina and Will learn tips and tricks for teaching younger children important money lessons. From explaining the differences between saving, spending, and giving to helping connect the dots between working and earning a paycheck, our guests, Clint Proctor from The Wallet Wise Guy and Karina Rodriguez from Addition Financial, provide great information for parents with young

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34:04

Money + Kids Part I: Financial Considerations for...

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2021/03/30

Starting a family is a huge, exciting life milestone. In Part I of our Money + Kids mini series, hosts Cristina and Will learn all the financial considerations that should be covered before having a child. They are joined by John Stanton and Stefanie Flohr, financial advisors at CUNA Brokerage Services, who help listeners learn how to balance budgeting as a parent while saving up for your child's college education along the way. From grocery bills to insurance payments, learn how to

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34:10

How to Start Your Career with the Best Foot Forward

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2021/02/25

Planning to start a new career can be an exciting yet stressful experience. Listen along to learn how to find a compatible career that works for you. In this week’s episode, Cristina and Will welcome Jordan George from Addition Financial and Cliff Marvin from CareerSource Central Florida to discuss the best practices of switching and starting new careers. Learn how to financially prepare for this transition and how to stand out in a competitive job market with the help of our

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Money + Love Part III: Achieving Post-Honeymoon...

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2021/02/11

Welcome to the third part of our Money + Love mini series where hosts Cristina and Will discuss achieving post-honeymoon financial bliss with three special guests. They’re joined by returning newlyweds, Jordan and Katie George from Addition Financial, and Clint Proctor from The Wallet Wise Guy. In this episode, our experts reveal ways newlyweds can combine finances, avoid debt, and plan for their future goals. Links The Wallet Wise Guy: https://walletwiseguy.com/ SMART Financial

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Money + Love Part II: Wedding Planning on a Budget

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2021/01/28

Who said planning a wedding had to be stressful? Tune into part two of our Money + Love mini series, where we explore how couples can save money while planning the wedding of their dreams. Cristina and Will are joined by returning newlyweds, Katie and Jordan from Addition Financial to welcome Kaila and Eryn from Frugal Twins. Learn how to create a sustainable wedding budget while avoiding common mistakes from our financial experts. Additionally, you’ll learn about which expenses to

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Money + Love Part I: Are We Financially Compatible?

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2021/01/07

Welcome back to Making it Count’s first episode of 2021 where our hosts uncover the secrets to dating bliss – at least financially speaking! On this part one of our Money + Love mini series we ask our financial experts how couples can know if they are financially compatible. Cristina and Will are joined by returning guest Rod Griffin from Experian, as well as newlyweds Katie and Jordan from Addition Financial. Plus, stay tuned for a surprise segment at the end of the episode where

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Money + The Holidays Part III: Wrapping Up Your...

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2020/12/23

Year-end financial planning is a good way to get your financial house in order for the coming year. And with all the changes 2020 brought to our typical “normal,” there are some critical differences we all should be aware of. On this episode of Making it Count, we wrap up our Money + The Holidays mini series with a discussion on why it is so important to evaluate your finances this time of year and what should be part of that evaluation. Our hosts, Cristina and Will, are joined

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Real Talk: Why You Need an Estate Plan

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2020/12/04

Do you have an estate plan? Understand the basics of estate planning and how to start protecting your assets by listening to the latest episode of Making it Count! Our hosts are joined by Mary Kaplan, attorney and owner of The Kaplan Firm, and Emily Ostresh, Legal Specialist at Addition Financial. We cover the important vocabulary and documents associated with the estate planning process so you can get started on your own plan today. Links Learn more about Addition Financial:

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Money + The Holidays Part II: Playing the Credit Card...

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2020/11/19

Who’s ready to play the credit card points game? Learn all about maximizing your reward points and cash back this holiday season from returning guest Heidi Pauley and special guest Kevin Wright, the CIO at Addition Financial. They share tips on making the most of your holiday shopping using rewards credit cards on the latest episode of Making it Count. Links The Points Guy: https://thepointsguy.com/ Nerdwallet: https://www.nerdwallet.com/ The Ultimate Guide to Taking Charge of Your

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Introducing Season 2 of Making it Count, the...

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2020/11/05

We’re back with season two of Making it Count, the podcast that explores everyday financial topics to debunk common money myths. We’re your hosts – Cristina and Will. On this season of Making it Count, we’re introducing the Money+ mini series where we tackle big financial topics over three shorter episodes. We’ll hear from guests on how money influences the holiday season, our love lives,and even what we teach our kids. And in between each Money+ series, we’ll be back with our

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