Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Should I Invest in Bitcoin? Does cryptocurrency fit into your financial plan?
How should you think through buying bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies? Let’s face it: Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and other cryptocurrency are...
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Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Aug 6, 2021
Real Estate and Free Fun in Chicago on The Chicago Money Show
https://youtu.be/NHb1806npKM On this episode of The Chicago Money Show we talk about real estate and fun things to do in Chicago—and not...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Aug 2, 2021
Thinking about Renting Out Your Vacation Home? Consider this!
Bridget got a question this week--what are the pros and cons of renting out your vacation home? John is a CFP® who owns a vacation home....
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jul 29, 2021
Tax Secrets: What ProPublica reports about Billionaires can Help You Save, Too!
Many people feel that taxes are unfair. ProPublica recently reported how billionaires legally pay low taxes. We talk through—is there...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jul 10, 2021
Want Better Interest Than Banks are Paying? | I Bonds May Be Your Answer!
Inflation is going up, yet interest rates remain low. We talk about how I bonds are looking very appealing because they earn better...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jul 8, 2021
Whole life vs term insurance: What type and how much to buy?
As a (reformed) life insurance salesman, John talks about what he tells people now that he isn't living off commissions anymore. Whole...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jul 5, 2021
Is Real Estate a Good Investment? The Pros and Cons of Owning Rental Property
These days people talk about the pros and cons of rental property. People refer to this as passive income, dreaming of checks showing up...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jul 5, 2021
Vacation and Happiness
Since COVID restrictions are being lifted and people are wanting to do something--anything--we talk about how we think about vacation. ...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jul 2, 2021
Two Money Tips for New Grads: Keep it Simple
If you’re graduating from high school and college and embarking on getting your first job, you’re going to start developing an important...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jun 30, 2021
Daytrading, Crypto, Investing to Make the World Better | 7/2/2021 Episode
I talk about day trading, cryptocurrency and investing to make the world a better place with Ann Logue. Ann has written five books on...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jun 30, 2021
Double Your Money: Use The Rule of 72 for Investment Returns
Using the rule of 72 makes it easy to figure out how much your money will grow over time. Most people think that it will grow pretty...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jun 29, 2021
Nomadland and Money
What does Nomadland have to do with financial planning? Many people deal with intense fears of poverty in old age. The film Nomadland,...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jun 28, 2021
What to Buy Graduates
If someone you know is celebrating a graduation, it's a great time to buy them a gift. We talk about 3 great graduation gifts that will...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jun 28, 2021
Inflation Anxiety: Three ways your financial plan can help
We’re facing what might be an inflationary people and many people are worried about it. We talk about three ways your financial plan can...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jun 23, 2021
Do I Need Life Insurance?
Life insurance agents will tell you that almost everyone needs life insurance. Really? One of the things that is great about operating...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jun 20, 2021
Pyramid schemes, Madoff victims, Scams, Schemes, and Swindles
How do you avoid getting scammed? Investments can seem legit, but it’s a house made of cards. We discuss the tell-tale signs of Pyramid...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jun 17, 2021
Should I buy a house now? Avoid Becoming House Poor!
The real estate market is hot in many areas right now, with sellers getting multiple offers. What’s a buyer to do? How can you approach...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
May 21, 2021
Post-COVID Money Moves Episode 1
When CAN TV asked me to host a live call in money show about money, I couldn't resist! We talk about emergency funds, if it makes sense...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
May 19, 2021
The Stock Market is Going to Go Down. Prepare.
We don’t know when the stock market will crash, but we do know that eventually it will go down. It may stay down for two to three years....
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
May 10, 2021
The Don't Cut Spending Budget
TRANSCRIPTION John: Do you think you might have a budgetary issue? Find out why not cutting back on your spending might be the best...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
May 10, 2021
The M2 kettle is boiling with stimulus dollars. Should you act? What is M2 anyway?
TRANSCRIPT John: There's a lot of news out there about the coming boom in the economy. What to do about that? Find out on this episode of...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Apr 1, 2021
Feel happier when buying a car: Your Wife or Husband will Thank You
Considering a car loan? Most people consider the numbers. We talk about the money, but also talk about how the loan may make you feel. ...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Mar 19, 2021
Tax Returns Done: Now What?
You got your tax form back from your tax preparer or printed it out from Turbo Tax. Now what? That’s we cover in this episode. You will...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Mar 12, 2021
TAXES: DIY or hire help? How Taxes are Like Plumbing
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP® CPA and John Scherer CFP® talk about when hiring help doing your tax return helps save you money and avoid...
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