show episodes
 
Bite-sized financial and retirement planning guidance from David Dickens in Kansas City. Dave Dickens is the President of KC Financial Advisors and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). He has more than 35 years of experience in the investment business.
  continue reading
 
Charles Dickens is one of the most appreciated Victorian writers, his novels gaining worldwide recognition by both critics and readers. First published in 1850, David Copperfield begins with avid the tragedy of David's brother dying when David is just a boy. After this episode he is sent by his step-father to work in London for a wine merchant. When conditions worsen he decides to run away and embarks on a journey by foot from London to Dover. On his arrival he finds his eccentric aunt, Bets ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Ian's Gone Postal

Feral Penguin Productions

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Hàng tháng
 
Having gained a fairly useless philosophy degree, Ian takes a job delivering the mail in a disaster of an ex-mining town. Vital life lessons are learned by our sort of hero as he struggles to fit in with the oddball locals and desperately tries to figure out where it all went wrong.
  continue reading
 
Welcome to Brand Aid, where we talk branding with some of the biggest names in business. Griffin Johnson is not only one of the most influential creators in the world, he's also an entrepreneur, an investor and on his way to becoming the biggest host in the social media world. Tom Ward writes for Forbes about social media influencers and also host a YouTube channel, The Tom Ward Show, where he interviews the biggest influencers in the world. Together they break down what makes a brand succee ...
  continue reading
 
From the opening passage itself of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, the reader is drawn into the world of the hero, Pip, who is at that time, seven years old. The author creates an unforgettable atmosphere: the gloom of the graveyard, the melancholy of the orphan boy, the mists rising over the marshes and the terrifying appearance of an escaped convict in chains. Told in first person (one of the only two books that Dickens used this form for, the other being David Copperfield) Great Ex ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
Today we welcome back David Dicken, crisis counselor, to discuss the disconnect between older and younger generations. The lack of purpose and loss of connection with one another play a role in why our young people feel out of place. In this episode, we learn how to bring back that connection and ways to find true purpose in your life. David Dicken…
  continue reading
 
The choices we make with our money often come down to more than mere numbers. David answers three questions from listeners who are facing different situations in life and looking for what to do next. From wanting to retire ASAP to coming into a financial windfall, it’s important to have a strategy in place to make sure the money works toward your g…
  continue reading
 
Are you ready for a retirement income literacy quiz? David recently took the quiz himself to see how he did and puts Walter on the spot for a few of the questions. After you listen and take the quiz yourself, you can identify what you do know and what you don’t! Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: How much a negative single year return …
  continue reading
 
When was the last time you truly felt heard? Ed and Arna Vodenos Clinical Director of the NAMI OC WarmLine dive deep into the subject of compassionate listening. Find out the philosophy and the care that is put into the NAMI OC WarmLine through the work that Arna does with her peer mentoring team. NAMI OC WarmLine - (714) 991-6412 Contact: ItsOkayt…
  continue reading
 
How much should you really be saving or already have tucked away toward retirement? As a follow-up to our three-part series where we focused on the retirement questions of every generation, David gets down to percentages and dollar amounts you’ll need to answer this common question. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: If we’re living lo…
  continue reading
 
In today's episode Ed discusses where stereotypes and prejudices come from and the science-backed method to unravel them with Anu Gupta from Be More with Anu. Send comments to Ed:Itsokaytofeel@namioc.org Anu's Website:www.bemorewithanu.com Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
  continue reading
 
For those in their mid-twenties to mid-forties, this episode is for you! In this final part of our three-part series, we look at the financial questions that millennials are asking. With plenty of working years ahead, the financial advice for millennials is very different than for retirees. From paying off student loans to saving toward retirement …
  continue reading
 
Today we welcome back Shelley Armenta. She is an In Our Own Voice presenter and warmline operator with NAMI OC. We dive into the topic of resilience and how to cultivate it through self-awareness, cognitive restructuring, changing your thought patterns, and more. Thanks for tuning in! Contact Shelley: Heygirl@ShelleyArmenta.comwww.Shelleyarmenta.co…
  continue reading
 
If you are between the ages of about 44 to 59 years old, you might be asking retirement questions about whether you have saved enough to retire or even if you can retire early. In part two of our three-part series, today we get into some really good information for Gen X as they begin to really buckle down and think about what retirement might look…
  continue reading
 
Today we talk with Janeane Bernstein, a mental health advocate, volunteer with NAMI Westside, journalist, and speaker. We dive into how we as a society have come out of the pandemic better equipped to handle difficult situations because we all collectively went through it together. Her book, Better Humans: What the Mental Health Pandemic Teaches Us…
  continue reading
 
Peer Support is a crucial component that makes NAMI work. Today we have peer support specialist Jared Bendifallah join the pod to discuss his mental health journey. We discover his 5 pillars of recovery to mental wellness, the importance of Peer Support groups, and our Peer to Peer classes. Find out more about Jared with the links below. Jared's Li…
  continue reading
 
What financial questions are every generation asking? Over the course of this three-part series, there will be something for everyone! Every generation has a different set of scenarios and priorities they are facing. Today, we’ll focus on six common financial questions Baby Boomers are asking (and then in future episodes we’ll dive into the questio…
  continue reading
 
As we wrap up the month of February with a few 60-degree days (not to mention a Super Bowl win!) we take the mailbag as David answers some listener questions. To start, Jason is wondering how to best handle his 401(k) after retiring. Then Megan wants to know the best way her dad can wisely gift money to avoid estate tax. David explains what the sta…
  continue reading
 
Happiness is not just a fleeting feeling, it can be a reality to live in. This episode we focus on this idea of happiness with the author of "Taking a Shot at Happiness," Maria Baltazzi. We explore the traits and habits one can practice that can create a lasting feeling of contentment. In that feeling of contentment we can come to a better understa…
  continue reading
 
Following the Super Bowl, we can’t help but bask in the glow of the Chiefs’ victory. David shares four financial insights and comparisons to Sunday’s game. For instance, Travis Kelce was shut down in the first half but had 8 catches and 92 yards in the second half. How does that relate to your financial plan? Here’s some of what we discuss in this …
  continue reading
 
Today we have a discussion with Amy Neville from the Alexander Neville Foundation. We dive into navigating social media and the hidden dangers of purchasing drugs through these platforms. We then discuss ways to make a difference in saving lives and preventing tragedy. Find out more about this organization: https://anfhelp.org/ Email us at: Itsokay…
  continue reading
 
Diving into the mailbag, David answers three questions about Social Security, 401(k) savings, and bad debt. Whether you are full retirement age, like Jacob who asks when to begin taking Social Security, or you are in your working years like Anna who is saving away in her 401(k), you’re sure to learn something from today’s show. Here’s some of what …
  continue reading
 
Today we discuss overcoming trauma. If you are going through a tough time, hold on, do not lose hope! Get insights and coping skills on how to thrive despite experiencing traumatic events. If you need someone to talk to reach out to our 24/7 OC Warmline at (714) 991-6412. Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Pr…
  continue reading
 
Life insurance isn’t a fun topic to talk about, but it’s an important one. We talk through three reasons you should use life insurance and how to have a life insurance strategy in place--as soon as this week. Remember, with life insurance, you’re trying to protect against an unforeseen financial event. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode…
  continue reading
 
We dive into the connection between the gut and mind with Peter Lourthu. Ever thought about how the food you eat affects your mental health? First of the year is always a good time to make life changes. Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Warmline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County…
  continue reading
 
For our first podcast of the new year, we are covering five things you can take care of this month to get your year off on the right track. Whether you have big financial plans for the year or simple financial tweaks, each of these five things are important and doable in January. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: Calculating your fina…
  continue reading
 
This week, we have a combo platter for our listeners: Breann and Madi, the hosts of NAMI OC's Anxiety Sucks! team up with Ed Portillo, host of NAMI OC's other podcast It's Okay To Feel. We're here to share our New Year’s resolutions and discuss some movies that have shaped our idea of mental health. Please fill out our surveys and/or email us at it…
  continue reading
 
Because David loves listener questions so much, we wanted to end the year with a few more! For starters, Amy says she has never been in a hurry to pay off debt, never paid extra on her mortgage, uses a HELOC, doesn’t pay cash for cars, and doesn’t see a problem with it. Using debt has allowed her to use money for other things, including saving for …
  continue reading
 
In this episode we sit down with author Minaa B. and discuss the struggle for fulfillment. How easing into rest informs our passion and purpose outside of labor. Ever felt that you were in a toxic system of busyness? Learn what true community care looks like and how to hold space for pause. Minna B. LMSW: https://www.minaab.com/ Resources: ⁠⁠⁠NAMI …
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Hướng dẫn sử dụng nhanh