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Latest Episodes
Insights on Researching Before You Give: Charitable Giving, Part Two With Kendall Monroe (Ep. 38)
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)
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)
“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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
“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)
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. -