I Am, I Can, I Will, I Do with Christine D’Ercole Part Two

It's a new year which usually means a lot of resolutions as people try to shake things up in their lives, whether it's a diet or a new career.

This weekend on the show we have somebody who embodies fitness as well as an interesting career path.

Her name is Christine D'Ercole, and if you're a Peloton fanatic like me, then you're certainly familiar with her.

As a Senior Instructor at Peloton, her classes are grounded in the science of cycling and the power of words. Her unique style of mindful motivation inspires members of the Peloton community, reaching thousands of devoted riders every day.

And when she's not on the bike, Christine is a public speaker whose work is rooted in self-talk. Her WORDSHOPS© are workshops for editing our self-talk into the story we want our lives to tell. Her catalog of wordshops span topics from body image to addiction and loss to corporate cultural growth and team building.

As if she hasn't accomplished enough, Christine is also a decorated competitive track cyclist. She is a Masters World Champion and five time National Champion.

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I Am, I Can, I Will, I Do with Christine D’Ercole Part One

It's a new year which usually means a lot of resolutions as people try to shake things up in their lives, whether it's a diet or a new career.

This weekend on the show we have somebody who embodies fitness as well as an interesting career path.

Her name is Christine D'Ercole, and if you're a Peloton fanatic like me, then you're certainly familiar with her.

As a Senior Instructor at Peloton, her classes are grounded in the science of cycling and the power of words. Her unique style of mindful motivation inspires members of the Peloton community, reaching thousands of devoted riders every day.

And when she's not on the bike, Christine is a public speaker whose work is rooted in self-talk. Her WORDSHOPS© are workshops for editing our self-talk into the story we want our lives to tell. Her catalog of wordshops span topics from body image to addiction and loss to corporate cultural growth and team building.

As if she hasn't accomplished enough, Christine is also a decorated competitive track cyclist. She is a Masters World Champion and five time National Champion.

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"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

#359 - Bond Boot Camp: What They Are and How They Work

A new year, a new website and the questions are pouring in!  

First up this week was Tom from New Hampshire who is looking to get his financial life in order.  It wasn't too long ago that it went a bit off track but with a new year, Tom has some benchmarks he's looking to meet and wanted to run them by us.  Next up was Erin in New Mexico who is going through a divorce and wants to make sure she's properly protecting herself.  We finished up hour one by answering a handful of email questions. 

On to hour two...

What’s a portfolio without a bond position? It’s incomplete and potentially riskier than necessary.

We field so many questions about your portfolios and asset allocation and while stocks may seem sexier because of their upside potential, you always hear me stress that everyone needs exposure to bonds as well.

We rarely dive into bonds in great detail--what they are, how they work, and why you absolutely need them, which is why I thought it would be time for a little Bond Boot Camp. Our leader for this mission on today’s show is Justin Land, aka the ultimate bond guru.

Justin is the Director of Tax Exempt Portfolio Management at Wasmer, Schroeder & Company, an investment advisory firm based in Naples, FL.

In the current environment where it seems like the Dow is setting records on a daily basis, there’s probably a lot of people out there who want to be 100% invested in stocks. But what happens when the Bull turns into a Bear -- what will help protect you then?

What if I told you that by owning a bond position, you’d only miss out on a little of the upside, but in return, your downside would look far better when that eventual correction occurs. 

And make no mistake...it’s coming. It’s a matter of when, not if. 

After hearing this chat with the bond guru, if you don’t already, I hope you add some to your portfolio and start out 2018 on the right financial foot!

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Ep. 054 - Gaining an Edge on Your Career and Life

It’s 2018 and that means that many of you have gotten on the resolution bandwagon. The most common ones are to exercise more/eat less; save more/spend less; and of course one of our favorites: SLEEP MORE!

Career objectives are among the most difficult to tackle. After all, if “Getting a New Job” were so easy, you probably would have done so already. Today’s guest is here to help kick-start your efforts.

Pat Hedley, the author of the recent book, Meet 100 People: A How-To Guide to the Career and Life Edge Everyone's Missing, says that whether you’re an introvert or extrovert, getting out there and meeting people is probably the biggest key to any success you’re going to have.

Of course you know this intuitively, but emails only go so far. To establish genuine relationships and to build a network with life-long value, we have to proactively meet people -- and do so IN PERSON. Pat explains three key issues that are critical to meeting people and expanding your network and she also covers:

• How to establish a network when you are starting out
• How to properly frame a job search
• The right questions to ask
• Why rejection isn’t a bad thing

If you -- or someone you know -- is unhappy at work and looking to make a change, maybe 2018 is the year.

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CFP® Pro Tip of the Week - December 29, 2017

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