The 360Blue Financial Strategies Show

Short, energetic, and informative! Join us each week as we discuss financial strategies to improve your life and propel you to financial freedom. **Securities and Advisory Services offered through United Planners, Member: FINRA, SIPC. 360Blue Financial Strategies and United Planners are not affiliated.

History lesson - Gregor Macgregor and the exciting investment

"Look! A shiny object!" Sometimes you need to be careful about what you do with your money.

02-19
05:46

IDES fraud running rampant

There is an epidemic of fraud taking place in Illinois. If you fall victim, here's what you need to know.

01-08
05:33

Avoid group ignorance

Keeping informed and understanding your limitations are good things!

01-01
05:01

Be prepared.

Life happens. It helps to be prepared for the unexpected.

12-18
02:17

Don't get financially lost

Movie review! Sometimes you need a good story to drive home a point.

12-11
07:06

Retirement Planning FAIL: Quitting too early

We've probably all wanted to spontaneously quit a job at some point in our lives. But that can have some dire financial consequences. Think and know before you act.

12-04
05:29

The no closing cost refinance

Let's take a look at the pros and cons.

11-27
06:09

7 financial planning steps you can implement today

We've got 7 things for you to think about before year end.

11-20
05:57

The Securing a Strong Retirement Act

A proposed bill is in the works to help you out!

11-13
06:21

Another reason to plan conservatively

There is a possibility of higher expenses and less income than you might have planned for in retirement. Make sure to account for this in your planning.

11-06
05:24

How much will Social Security increase in the years to come?

We know what the increase will be for 2021, and we have historical figures as well. Planning conservatively may help your financial planning.

10-30
05:47

Your credit score DOES matter in retirement

I'll show you why you it's important to maintain that high score, even into retirement.

10-23
06:05

Medicare Part B premiums capped for 2021

They're still expected to go up, just by not as much. That's some good news.

10-16
05:29

Where to get money when you're in a jam

Money problems arise. Sometimes it's our fault, sometimes not, but when it does happen, it's good to know where we can go for some emergency money.

10-09
07:19

Your home renovation just got more expensive

Lumber shortages are here with no end in sight, compliments of the coronavirus.

10-02
06:06

Here's what happens to your paycheck (and hospital bills) if you get infected

Catching the coronavirus comes with some serious financial risks. https://money.usnews.com/careers/articles/do-you-qualify-for-coronavirus-paid-sick-leave https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jun/16/coronavirus-hospital-bill-healthcare-america This page contains links to third-party company websites. By selecting a link, you will be leaving our website and launching a new browser window. These links are provided for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as an endorse...

09-25
06:02

10 easy ways to get out of debt (part 2/2)

We continue our look at different strategies to get out of debt. References https://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/debt/articles/easy-ways-to-pay-off-debt#:~:text=Here%20are%2010%20easy%20ways%20to%20pay%20off,of%20balance%20transfers.%20Halt%20your%20credit%20card%20 This page contains links to third-party company websites. By selecting a link, you will be leaving our website and launching a new browser window. These links are provided for informational purposes only and should not...

09-18
06:45

10 easy ways to get out of debt (part 1/2)

Here's my take on various methods of checking out of the Debt Hotel. References https://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/debt/articles/easy-ways-to-pay-off-debt#:~:text=Here%20are%2010%20easy%20ways%20to%20pay%20off,of%20balance%20transfers.%20Halt%20your%20credit%20card%20 This page contains links to third-party company websites. By selecting a link, you will be leaving our website and launching a new browser window. These links are provided for informational purposes only and should...

09-11
07:18

2 things (potentially) blocking your retirement success

There are two very common traits that separate the retirement winners from the losers. References https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/two-costs-can-make-break-finances This page contains links to third-party company websites. By selecting a link, you will be leaving our website and launching a new browser window. These links are provided for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as an endorsement, sponsorship, solicitation or other affiliation with respect to any third ...

09-04
06:44

Avoid the credit card sting

Credit cards can be your friend. But if you misuse them, you will suffer the consequences.

08-28
07:22

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