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Working with your investments, retirement, insurance, estate or tax planning or just dealing with everyday expenses- your money matters. Let KT Thomas help you make the most of it. This is Money Matters.

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Working with your investments, retirement, insurance, estate or tax planning or just dealing with everyday expenses- your money matters. Let KT Thomas help you make the most of it. This is Money Matters.

    Travel in 2020: Road Trip?

    Travel in 2020: Road Trip?

    In this episode KT discusses:
    ·     What travel might look like in 2020
    ·     Staycations could be coming back
    ·     Gas prices are hitting once-in-a-decade lows         

    Key Takeaways:
    ·     Consider a road trip
    ·     The market always rebounds
    ·     Now might be the time to buy and enjoy the recovery

    Quote:
    “Everybody always says, every single time, ‘this time it’s different.’ After almost 30 years as an investor, what I’ll say to you is ‘no its not.’ Someday people will start eating out again and they’ll stop hoarding toilet paper. ” – KT

    If you are a successfully renting your home contact KT at kathleen@ktmoneymatters.com


    Click here to reach KT 
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    Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money 
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    • 11 min
    COVID-19 Deals, Steals & Scams

    COVID-19 Deals, Steals & Scams

    In this episode KT discusses:
    ·     Your financial “to do” list while stuck inside
    ·     How to take advantage of the tax delay
    ·     Details on the student loan deferment (if you qualify)

    Key Takeaways:
    ·     Understand if you are getting a credit or a refund for unused goods and services during the crisis
    ·     Things to take advantage of during this time (like cheap gas)
    ·     Hot COVID-19 and other scams making the rounds

    Quote:
    “Be smart. Be careful. Don’t get screwed. ” – KT
     


    Click here to reach KT 
    See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TV
    Connect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/
    Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money 
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    • 19 min
    Fear and Financials

    Fear and Financials

    In this episode KT discusses:
    ·     How Fear is driving everything from the market to the grocery store
    ·     Strategies for those close to retirement or far away
    ·     Why you shouldn’t let fear rule

    Key Takeaways:
    ·     Advice for investors
    ·     Advice for homebuyers
    ·     Advice for car buyers

    Quote:
    “Fear is a funny thing. It causes people to do things that don’t make sense, just so they can feel like they control something. ” – KT
     


    Click here to reach KT 
    See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TV
    Connect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/
    Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money 
    Some theme music provided by Stay Positive by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com
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    • 19 min
    FOMO to FOE: What you need to know about the market

    FOMO to FOE: What you need to know about the market

    In this episode KT discusses:
    ·     How to interpret the market
    ·     FOMO: Fear of Missing Out
    ·     FOE: Fear of Everything

    Key Takeaways:
    ·     Strategies for all types of investors
    ·     The market always rebounds
    ·     Now might be the time to buy and enjoy the recovery

    Quote:
    “Everybody always says, every single time, ‘this time it’s different.’ After almost 30 years as an investor, what I’ll say to you is ‘no its not.’ Someday people will start eating out again and they’ll stop hoarding toilet paper. ” – KT

    If you are a successfully renting your home contact KT at kathleen@ktmoneymatters.com


    Click here to reach KT 
    See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TV
    Connect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/
    Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money 
    Some theme music provided by Stay Positive by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com
    Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    • 13 min
    Renting your home for profit. What you need to know

    Renting your home for profit. What you need to know

    In this episode KT discusses:
    ·     How to turn your home into a vacation rental
    ·     Pros and cons of short-term rentals
    ·     The rental site learning curve

    Key Takeaways:
    ·     The hidden costs of renting
    ·     Know the tax laws in your area
    ·     The truth behind the reviews

    Quote:
    “(Guests) don’t expect (your rental) to be a hotel. They expect you to be immaculate and operational. If you’re not willing to do that, work harder at your day job. ” – KT

    If you are a successfully renting your home contact KT at kathleen@ktmoneymatters.com


    Click here to reach KT 
    See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TV
    Connect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/
    Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money 
    Some theme music provided by Stay Positive by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com
    Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

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    • 24 min
    Luxury Escapes? Vacation rental 101.

    Luxury Escapes? Vacation rental 101.

    In this episode KT discusses:
    ·     Booking a home vs. a hotel for your vacation
    ·     Pros and cons of services like Airbnb, Vrbo, FlipKey, etc.
    ·     KT’s vacation home rental horror story

    Key Takeaways:
    ·     One company owns two of the largest vacation rental companies
    ·     Do your research before renting
    ·     Last-minute rentals might get a deal, if you ask for it.

    Quote:
    “Booking houses is (these companies) gig. Customer service, not so much.” - KT

    Click here to reach KT 
    See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TV
    Connect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/
    Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money 
    Some theme music provided by Stay Positive by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com
    Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

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7 Ratings

KBR Clan ,

Love your show!

Hi KT, I love listening to your show and I have learned quite a bit about what I need to be doing to get more financially sound and better plan for retirement. I do have a request, I am a new ish listener so I don’t know if this has been covered already or not, but you’ve mentioned a few times about how to buy a car in cash after your 4th car.... do you think you could do an episode about that? Or if yo I have I’d be happy to look back and find it, thanks!

Karen Briscoe, Author ,

Inspiration & Information

Inspiration & Information that transforms businesses and lives! Tune in to hear best practices from KT and her guests on money matters. Karen Briscoe, author, creator & podcast host "5 Minute Success"

Chris23Morales ,

Very Insightful!

Really enjoy this podcast! Quick and to the point advice, and as a college student, I'm looking forward to learning about how to plan ahead.

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