Money with Mak & G Podcast

Knowledge is said to be power. But, shouldn’t it also be “MONEY”. It’s so incredibly valuable. It can change history. People have died to educate and be educated to gain knowledge. It opens doors in many ways. How do our schools add up ?.... Listen Now: link.chtbl.com/wg7zCwt5/

Over 50,000 downloads!! Yipee! That’s crazy exciting & we feel the love on Valentine’s Day We’re expecting a lot out of 2023. For many, getting losing weight is a goal. Dad’s looking at losing 50. What the heck does that have to do with money? Listen Now: link.chtbl.com/wg7zCwt5/

Stocks had a tough year in 2022. Are there other investments out there? How do they work? Let’s talk about one alternative investment called a private equity fund. It sounds pretty complicated, but it’s actually pretty simple to understand. Listen Now: link.chtbl.com/wg7zCwt5/

New Year’s Eve is a great time to say goodbye to a year, and welcome in a new one. We all want to do better next year, so why not make a resolution? Is there a way to increase our chances of success? how do other countries ensure prosperity? Listen Now: link.chtbl.com/wg7zCwt5/

The holidays mean food, parties, being with family, or spending time with them on ski trips. But, when most of us hear a Christmas song, it puts us in the mood. Who are the financial winners of the songs you love & the annoying ones you don’t? Listen Now: link.chtbl.com/wg7zCwt5/

The year 2022 was an interesting one filled with several new experiences. As the year winds down, there are things to do & reflect upon to finish the year strong & set yourself up for next year. Is this the year to set your plan & hit your goals? Listen: link.chtbl.com/wg7zCwt5/

Each country has to deal with its own financial demands. The comparisons with our country might make you say “Wow”. But it may also make you ask the question of why we do what we do. Money is spent and saved differently, but... Listen Now: link.chtbl.com/wg7zCwt5/

Bangladesh is an interesting place to be. The people are outstanding & there is a ton of potential, but it requires a lot of effort to pull up a country when you have various things that keep pulling it down. Let’s talk a little bit about Taka. Listen Now: link.chtbl.com/wg7zCwt5/

Bangladesh trip hasn’t started, but some interesting things to know. The economy is big, but some facts feel a little overwhelming compared to the US. He’s ready & committed to finding out what this small country with a big population is all about. Listen: link.chtbl.com/wg7zCwt5/

Life has been crazy. Dad’s work has been pulling him in many directions, plus he planned a trip to the other side of the world (Bangladesh and Nepal). When discussing money, you can learn a lot about your own country when looking at others. Listen Now: link.chtbl.com/wg7zCwt5/

There’s been a lot of talk about Queen Elizabeth II. When you’ve reined longer than any other Queen, people get to know you. She was loved by so many and passed away at 96. She will be remembered. Have you ever wondered how much she’s worth? Listen Now: link.chtbl.com/wg7zCwt5/

The world has changed quickly ever since COVID hit. We wear masks, we don’t. Businesses closed down, then they re-opened. It’s confusing, but where have all the workers gone? The economy relies on people working, so it’s an interesting question. Listen : link.chtbl.com/wg7zCwt5/

How about some good ‘ole Rags to Riches (R2R) stories? In the last episode, we had some super simple stuff a couple used to be financially successful. So, let’s talk about some of the ways people went from rags to riches. Listen Now: link.chtbl.com/wg7zCwt5/

Learning about how different people reach their goals never ceases to amaze. Sometimes it’s luck, other times it's a lot of hard work, and then other times it looks simple. That’s what’s great about learning new ideas. Listen Now: link.chtbl.com/wg7zCwt5/

How do you know if you’re poor? There’s no real definition & even if there is one, everyone's view is different. It doesn’t hurt to be a bit more forgiving to those around us, who don’t necessarily have the money for things we may take for granted. Listen: link.chtbl.com/wg7zCwt5/

If you think it’s hard to run a business, how about a country? Having the money flow in the right way that helps grow your country is important. What happens if you need to borrow money as a country and don’t pay it back (Sri Lanka). Listen Now: link.chtbl.com/wg7zCwt5/

The Fourth of July is a wonderful weekend. We have our barbecues, time with friends and who can forget about the fireworks. As always, money has played an important part in the road to freedom. Vive La France! Listen Now: link.chtbl.com/wg7zCwt5/

It’s one of the scariest times we’ve seen for money in a long time. Things cost more, the economy has been hot for years, and now things are taking a turn, probably not for the better. What should we think about in these uncertain times? Listen Now: link.chtbl.com/wg7zCwt5/

Having smart people in your country is important for growth. Finding new and better ways to do things, increases efficiency which means you can make more with fewer people. But, what if the smart people don’t stay? What happens then? Listen Now: link.chtbl.com/wg7zCwt5/

As we think of all the special days out there, how about spending a day or two in line to get gas? What?? Listen Now: link.chtbl.com/wg7zCwt5/ Video From :Juan Carlos Escalona.......