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Latest Episodes
Is A Recession Really Coming In 2022? (Ep. 51)
With everything you hear on the news these days, it can feel like the sky is falling. But is a recession really coming? Green Financial Group thinks NOT.
Supporting a Recent College Graduate (Ep.50)
As a parent, you want to support your kids to get them started in life. But how do you know when you're giving them too much financial support? - In this episode, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith provide t
10 Things You Should Know When Estate Planning (Ep.49)
There will eventually come a time when you pass away but that doesn’t mean you should wait until then to start building a comprehensive estate plan. - In this episode, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith disc
New Investing Lingo being Used by Younger Folk (Ep.48)
Language is a beautiful thing as it can seamlessly morph and adapt to changing times, but sometimes as older folks, it can be a little tough to understand the lingo of the younger crowd. - In this epi
College Planning Using a 529 Plan With Ryan White, CIMA® (Ep.47)
Most people can agree that they’re concerned about college education planning and ultimately paying for the cost of college. - A 529 plan is a great tool in helping you reach your education savings go
Creating the Pre-Retirement Checklist (Ep.46)
It might feel good to just up and retire from your job without any plan. But that may not be the smartest choice. - In this episode, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith talk about the ‘pre-retirement checklis
Starting Your Career in Financial Services with Melanie Knight (Ep.45)
Everybody has their own personal experiences which helped them kick start their career in the financial industry. - In this episode, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith talk with Melanie Knight, director of o
Critical Financial Discussions To Have With Your Aging Parents & Kids (Ep.44)
Having conversations about family wills can be tough. How do you start that conversation from one family to another? - In this episode, Jeff and Lauren share some advice surrounding the later stages o
Money Conversations Every Couple Should Be Having (Ep.43)
Spouses can oftentimes be surprised by the changing dynamic of their marriage in retirement. - In this episode, Jeff Green talks with Dr. John Vincent a psychologist and a marriage and family therapis