The Financial Dad Podcast
The Financial Dad Podcast
Podcast Description
The Financial Dad™ is a podcast for creatives, freelancers and entrepreneurs who are sick of DIY-ing and guessing on their finances—from quarterly taxes to W9s to retirement plans to insurance and saving—we’ve got you covered.We started this podcast to help young self-employeds figure out their finances in a world built for employees, not entrepreneurs.Tune in for weekly episodes to learn everything you need to know about being a creative, self employed entrepreneur in the 21st century.
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The podcast centers around critical themes such as financial literacy, time management, and legal insights tailored for entrepreneurs. Episodes delve into specific topics like quarterly tax preparation, insurance, and retirement planning, with notable episodes like 'Managing Your Time and Motivation as an Entrepreneur' and 'Trademarking & Entity Formation for Entrepreneurs' addressing practical issues faced by self-employed individuals.
The Financial Dad™ is a podcast for creatives, freelancers and entrepreneurs who are sick of DIY-ing and guessing on their finances—from quarterly taxes to W9s to retirement plans to insurance and saving—we’ve got you covered.
We started this podcast to help young self-employeds figure out their finances in a world built for employees, not entrepreneurs.
Tune in for weekly episodes to learn everything you need to know about being a creative, self employed entrepreneur in the 21st century.
In this episode, we #askdad about debt consolidation. He tells us what it is, how to determine if it's a good idea, & if it impacts credit or not.
“Should I consolidate my debt?”
If you’re juggling credit cards, loans, or other debt — you’ve probably heard of debt consolidation as a solution. But what does that actually mean, and when is it worth it?
In this Ask Dad: Financial Edition episode, we explain:
- 💳 What debt consolidation is (in plain English)
- 🧮 How it works and when it makes sense
- 🚩 When it’s not the right move (even if it sounds good)
- 📉 How it might affect your credit score
- ✅ Tips to avoid common consolidation mistakes
Whether you’re drowning in minimum payments or just looking to simplify your finances, this episode will help you understand your options — without the jargon.
🔔 Subscribe for real money advice, straight from a Certified Financial Planner (aka Dad):
https://www.youtube.com/@thefinancialdad
💬 Got a question about debt, credit, or saving? Drop it below and we might feature it in a future video!
The Financial Dad™ is a podcast for young adults and aspiring entrepreneurs to teach you the things you didn't learn in school or at home—from quarterly taxes to W9s to retirement plans to insurance and saving—we’ve got you covered.
Hosted by:
Tim Smith, CFP®, Bridget Sicsko (PR Strategist) + Hally Smith (Actress)
*This is strictly for educational purposes and does not suffice as advice.*
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Website: https://thefinancialdad.com/
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Quickbooks
Notion
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