Gas is up almost 30% from last year, my flood insurance deadline is closer than I thought, and my paycheck isn't doing what I assumed. This is a <a href="https://youtu.be/9OzcGs_cNXo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">preview</a> before our daily live show later today at 11:30 AM Eastern.I'm Ralph Estep Jr., a licensed public accountant with 30 years in the business, and I'm joined by my cohost Juliet Chuang. Starting today, we're live every weekday at 11:30 AM Eastern talking about money without the shame.Takeaways:<ul><li>Inflation affects different expenses differently; gas and groceries may hit harder than the reported average.</li><li>If you're in a flood zone, make sure to check your flood insurance before the deadline hits.</li><li>Understanding your credit report is crucial; errors can cost you, so check it regularly.</li><li>If you're self-employed, set aside 25-30% of your income for taxes to avoid surprises later.</li><li>Car insurance premiums can drop, but if yours hasn’t, it's time to shop around and save some cash.</li><li>Be proactive with your finances; start a separate account for tax savings to simplify your money management.</li></ul> You can also watch this on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/9OzcGs_cNXo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/9OzcGs_cNXo</a>Watch us live today at 11:30 AM Eastern: <a href="www.becomingfinanciallyconfident.com/live" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">becomingfinanciallyconfident.com/live</a>Got a money question? Send it to me: <a href="www.becomingfinanciallyconfident.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">becomingfinanciallyconfident.com</a>Links referenced in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://becomingfinanciallyconfident.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">becomingfinanciallyconfident.com</a></li><li><a href="https://becomingfinanciallyconfident.com/live" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">becomingfinanciallyconfident.com/live</a></li><li><a href="https://becomingfinanciallyconfident.com/wallet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">becomingfinanciallyconfident.com/wallet</a></li><li><a href="https://fema.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">fema.gov</a></li><li><a href="https://floodsmart.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">floodsmart.gov</a></li><li><a href="https://lawdepot.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lawdepot.com</a></li></ul> Companies mentioned in this episode:<ul><li>FEMA</li><li>TransUnion</li><li>WalletHub</li><li>Law Depot</li><li>Valero</li></ul>

Podurama

Home

Trending

Personal

Your Podcasts

New Episodes

My Files

Favourite Episodes

Tags (Folders)

Recently Played

Bookmarks

Followed Playlists

Before We Launch: Inflation, Flood Insurance Deadlines, and Your Money Questions

Becoming Financially Confident

AI Chapters

AI Insights

Reviews