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Episodes

June 4, 2021

Episode 64: TWO words that make your insurance agent CRINGE... with Jessica Owens

As an insurance professional, Jessica Owens helps clients to manage their risks and obtain the right insurance protection. If you would like to speak with Jessica about your specific insurance situation, please call 864 882-3781, email jessica@cfsig.net, or visit www.cfsig.net To schedule your 30 minute appointment with David Chudyk click here or email david@parallelfinancial.com
May 29, 2021

Episode 63: Financial Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic

As the country is moving towards normalcy, here are some of my thoughts about the financial lessons to be learned from the pandemic? What are your thoughts? What did you learn? To schedule your 30 minute consultation with David Chudyk email david@parallelfinancial.com or click www.calendly.com/davidpf
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May 21, 2021

Episode 62: The $520 Challenge and how YOU can help.

In 2018, I began to work, in conjunction with Foothills Care Center on a year long, comprehensive financial literacy class. The idea was to help teach participants how to "redirect" $10 per week into a savings account and then have the funds matched by donors. In the first round, all but 2 participants finished the program, each participant made some lifechanging financial improvements, and one even became a homeowner! The program included sessions that taught: - Budgetting - Insurance basics ...
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May 15, 2021

Episode 61: Cindy Arledge and the Three reasons why your family might not survive an inheritance.

After the loss of her parents, Cindy Arledge dealt with the pain and family turmoil that was involved with the settling of her parents' estate. Cindy is passionate about helping other families to avoid the same issues and to have true generational wealth. Please visit Cindy's site www.legacyriskaudit.com to complete her legacy assessment. As always, please email David@parallelfinancial.com with any financial questions that are keeping you up at night.
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May 7, 2021

Episode 60: Reducing the burden on your family... with Allen Pruitt

As an insurance industry veteran, Allen Pruitt is passionate about helping his clients to plan for final and legacy expenses. If you are interested in speaking with Allen, please call 864 723-1917 or email allenpffl@gmail.com
May 1, 2021

Episode 59: Credit reports, debt settlement, and collections for the high net worth with Sam Skye

Credit and debt settlement expert discusses the basics of credit scores, debt settlement, and collections processes. To speak with Sam, call 855 291-7557 or visit his website at www.creditcrb.com To schedule your consultation with David Chudyk, email David@parallelfinancial.com or visit www.calendly.com/davidpf
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April 23, 2021

Episode 58: The Entrepreneur's Roadmap to Financial Success

In this episode we discuss SEVEN areas of consideration for your business. They include: 1. Decide what you want your business to be. 2. Retain a great internal team. 3. Retain a great external team. 4. Manage cash flows. 5. Minimize current taxes. 6. Minimize future taxes. 7. Develop an exit/diversification plan. For your 30 minute "sleep at night" discussion, email david@parallelfinancial.com or visit www.calendly.com/davidpf to set a time where we can have an informal chat about the f...
April 17, 2021

Episode 57: How a ROCKSTAR morning routine can bring success.

Coach Joe Lukacs works primarily with financial advisors in his coaching practice, but in this episode, he shares the success secrets that will work for any profession. As always, to schedule your 30 minute call with David Chudyk, visit www.calendly.com/davidpf or email David@parallelfinancial.com
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April 9, 2021

Episode 56: Planning for financial aid and college scholarships with Cozy Whitman

Cozy Whitman discusses the various sources and types of financial aid for college students and what to look for when selecting a college. Visit https://collegeinsidetrack.com/ to learn more about College Inside Track and to schedule your virtual appointment. As always, for ANY financial question or issue that is keeping you up at night, email David@parallelfinancial.com or visit www.calendly.com/davidpf to set your 30 minute appointment
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April 2, 2021

Episode 55: Cassie Ferrer The NUMBERS NERD, your business, and your CASH FLOW.

Cassie Ferrer works with individuals and entrepreneurs to develop cash flow strategies to provide peace of mind and financial stability. Cassie's academic background includes a BA in Finance and Marketing and an MBA. She is also a CPA candidate. She was featured in Marketwatch, Fox 54 news, Digital Journal, Finance Care Services, Small Business Expo, Corporate Shark Tank, other local news shows, and numerous podcasts. To connect with Cassie, please visit her website at www.numbersnerdconsulting...
March 26, 2021

Episode 55: The scoop on IRA's

With the tax filing deadline being extended to May 17, 2020 this episode takes a brief look at the basics of IRA's and Roth IRA's. To schedule you consultation with David Chudyk email david@parallelfinancial.com or visit www.calendly.com/davidpf
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March 13, 2021

Episode 54: Make the most of your STIMULUS CHECK

With the passage of the Rescue America Plan, many Americans will be receiving Stimulus checks in the near future. CLICK HERE to access a Kiplingers.com article that contains details, income restrictions, etc., for the latest round of stimulus checks. As always, email David@parallelfinancial.com to set up your 30 minute zoom appointment to discuss the financial issues that are keeping you up at night.
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March 4, 2021

Episode 53: The HIDDEN (and often forgotten) jobs of your financial advisor

We all know that most financial advisors manage money or provide some sort of investment advice or planning, but what ELSE should your financial advisor do for you? In this episode, David gives his take on the 5 of the jobs that your financial advisor has (in addition to money management: 1. Help client to decide if they have the proper mortgage for their current situation. 2. Align clients with professionals who can help take important items off of their plates. 3. Guide clients to the prope...
Feb. 27, 2021

Three MUST READ books

These three books can be game changers in your life! 1. "Doesn't Hurt to Ask... Using the Power of Questions to Communicate, Connect, and Persuade", by Trey Gowdy. 2. "Personality isn't Permanent", by Benjamin Hardy, PhD 3. "Rich Habits", by Thomas C. Corley, CPA, CFP, M.S. To schedule your appointment with David Chudyk, email David@parallelfinancial.com
Feb. 20, 2021

Getting UNSTUCK with Jessica Pilgrim of Pilgrimage Coaching

If you are feeling stuck in your business or personal lives, it could be your thoughts that are holding you back. In this episode, Jessica Pilgrim discusses how our thoughts and attitudes can either help us or hinder us. She also provides some simple and effective tips and exercises to hel you to get UNSTUCK. To reach Jessica, please email Jessica@boldllc.net To schedule your 30 minute Financial discussion, email david@parallelfinancial.com OR go to www.calendly.com/davidpf to find a time that...
Feb. 13, 2021

Climbing inside your WEIRD and FREAKY brain with Graeme Newell

In this episode, Graeme Newell talks about the many causes of our bad financial decisions. To learn more about Graeme, please visit his website at www.graemenewell.com and also CLICK HERE to go to his youtube channel. As always, to schedule your financial consultation, email David@parallelfinancial.com
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Feb. 6, 2021

Episode 49: Research and Development Tax Incentives.... can your business get them?

Derrick Van Ness discusses the nuts and bolds of Research and Development Tax Incentives. CLICK HERE to schedule a time to speak with Derrick to further discuss these incentives and how they might apply to your personal situation. As always, please visit https://www.weeklywealthpodcast.com/contact-us to contact David Chudyk, CFP(r) or to set your virtual or in-person appointment
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Jan. 30, 2021

Avoiding this least SEXY financial planning topic could cost you millions

Personal umbrella policies protect your assets. For a very minimal amount of premium, just about anyone can have an additional million dollars or more of coverage. For more information or to schedule your 30 minute financial consultation, email david@parallelfinancial.com
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Jan. 23, 2021

Episode 47: Aren't all "financial planners" the same?

Are all "financial planners" the same? In this episode, we discuss the Certified Financial Planner(tm) designation... what it is, how does one obtain it, and what it means to a client. To schedule your complementary financial consultation, email david@parallelfinancial.com or visit www.calendly.com/davidpf
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Jan. 14, 2021

Episode 46: A conversation with The Bad Ass Budget Babe

In this episode, Ary, The Bad Ass Budget Babe talks about: 1. How do do a money date so that you can get money in order. and 2. What are the biggest money mindset blocks? For only $3, Ary is offering her MONEY DATES WORKBOOK and ONLINE PROGRAM. CLICK HERE This program can help you to get on the right track. Ary can also be reached by emailing hello@badassbudgetbabe.com As always, click here to schedule your complementary consultation with David Chudyk to discuss your investment portfolio or ...
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Jan. 9, 2021

Episode 45: Why my New Year's Resolution is to NOT have New Year's Resolutions in 2021

Instead have having a New Year's Resolution this year (that would only last a few weeks anyway), I am committing to some mindset and habit changes. These include: 1. Making a conscious effort to manage my: - Internal Dialogue - Mental State - Physical State 2. Learning to say no to anything that doesn't take me towards my ultimate goals. 3. Build others up and improve my own leadership skills. I would love to hear your thoughts about our show and what topics that you would like to have co...
Dec. 30, 2020

EP 44: Our top 20 lessons learned (or reinforced) in 2020!

Here is a list of our top TWENTY lessons of 2020: Top 20 lessons from 2020 Allocation is important Emergency fund need to be emphasized. We must be able to adapt to varying conditions and financial environments. People care Opportunities always exist Account balance only really matters when (or close to when) you need to use that money Your financial plan includes more than your retirement plan balances We need to love each other and take care of each other Life can change in an instan...
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Dec. 18, 2020

EPISODE 43: Our Core Beliefs

What we believe influences our decisions. What we decide influences our actions. How we act influences our results. It is a never ending cycle, but we can learn to use the cycle in a manner that serves us well. In this episode I talk about some of the main topics from an annual conference that I am attending this year: 1. Our Current beliefs 2. Our Current Values and Rules 3. Our Internal Dialogue 4. Our self images If you would like to discuss how these concepts relate to your own financial si...
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Dec. 10, 2020

EPISODE 42: How hiring your children might save taxes and help your kids to become financially responsible with Jordan Roberts

Jordan Roberts is a financial advisor with Parallel Financial and discusses why small business owners might want to hire their children or other family members. He discusses the three types of taxes that can be eliminated and talks about the business structures that can optimize these savings. To contact Jordan or to request a copy of his whitepaper, email jordan@parallelfinancial.com As always, for your complementary 30 minute consultation, email david@parallelfinancial.com or click here to sc...