The Green Zone

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Latest Episodes

Insights on Researching Before You Give: Charitable Giving, Part Two With Kendall Monroe (Ep. 38)
November 10, 2021

Giving comes in many forms—it can be time, talent, or treasure, but most importantly, giving should come from the heart.  - In this episode, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith speak with Kendall Monroe, chie

Changing Young Children’s Lives through Education: Charitable Giving, Part One With Rebecca Roberts and Glenn Okuma (Ep. 37)
October 27, 2021

CYCLE Houston is a nonprofit charity organization that uses bicycles to motivate kids to reach defined academic goals.  - Their goal for 2021 is to build 10,000 bicycles—and you can help. - In this ep

What to Think About To Live Your Dream Retirement (Ep. 36)
October 13, 2021

“A goal without a plan is just a dream.” - You will not be able to live your dream retirement without a proper financial plan in place. - In this episode, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith discuss the impor

Your Cyber Security Mindset (Ep. 35)
September 29, 2021

Our personal lives have become so entwined with the internet with online banking, online shopping and much more! This means our personal information is much more vulnerable to identity theft.  - Last

When Was the Last Time You Taught Your Kids Something New? (Ep. 34)
August 25, 2021

No matter their age, your children will always look to you for advice and to learn those essential life skills that everyone should know before they’re on their own. - In this episode, Jeff Green and

Meet The Team: Claire Holmes, Marketing Consultant (Ep. 33)
August 11, 2021

The team at Green Financial Group is passionate about helping those in the oil and gas sector take command of their finances. But each team member has their distinct role and specific passion, and we

The Biggest Mistakes You Can Make in Your College Planning (Ep. 32)
July 28, 2021

The biggest mistake you can make is to wait to start planning for your college savings. The process may be much more complicated than you expect, and it’s important to have time on your side. - In thi

The Expense of the Pandemic on Our Economy (Ep. 31)
July 14, 2021

We’ve gotten a taste of the post-COVID life. What are you planning to do, as the restrictions continue to lift? - In this episode, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith take a look at the recovery of the econom

The Biggest Proposed Conjecture Tax Changes (Ep. 30)
June 30, 2021

“Tax codes are written in pencil.” Taxes never go away but the rules and regulations around them are not set in stone.  - In this episode, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith share what you can potentially ex

Giving Direction for Your Children’s Financial Success (Ep. 29)
June 16, 2021

Children are not getting the financial education in school that they need before they enter adulthood. But there are a few things you can do as a parent to help prepare your children for financial success before they are on their own. -