Bad To The Dad: The Bank of Dad

This week’s episode features Coach Randy & Adam D discussing their first jobs, the life lessons learned, and the importance of teaching children the value of money. Guest Dad Harris Nydick, co-Author of “Common Financial Sense,” provides valuable insight, important retirement guidance, and numerous quotes and stories that will motivate any listener about the relevance of their long-term savings plan.

ChatChat - Claudia Cragg: "Your future isn't going to pay for itself" So, use Common Financial Sense

They say that, the decisions you make about your 401(k) or 403(b) plan today will have a huge impact on your life tomorrow. And, starting with as little as $1 - 10 a week, you can make a difference to your financial security going forward.

They discuss how to:-

  • Choose the investments best suited for you

  • Avoid common misconceptions about retirement planning

  • Calculate the optimum amount to save each year

  • Be calm in the face of market fluctuations

  • Get to retirement with a large enough nest egg

Forbes: 6 Business Books To Add To Your Holiday Reading List

Learning can help us get a fresh look at the feelings we have about stressful situations, which can make us more capable of handling them. And it’s safe to say that every business leader — in a busy season or a slow one — could use more resilience in this economy.

Here are six books to give you that new perspective:

Money Savage: Common Financial Sense with Harris Nydick and Greg Makowski

Episode Info

On this show, we talked about how focusing on the aspects of your financial life that are within your control and taking a common-sense approach will help position you for long-term success with Harris Nydick and Greg Makowski, CoFounders of CFS Investment Advisory Services, Nationally recognized financial advisors and authors of the book “Common Financial Sense.” Listen to learn how you can gamify your retirement savings plan!

Ask Shannah: Fool Proof Your 401(k) with Harris Nydick and Greg Makowski

Financial experts, Harris Nydick and Greg Makowski, want to help you take the guesswork out of your 401(k). They’ve written a new book, Common Financial Sense, and it’s packed full of great hacks and tips from two experts who know a lot about investing in a 401(k). Their mission to help educate you and provide some solid (and no-nonsense) tips to get your finances fired up.

401kTV: Book Review: “Common Financial Sense” – Required Reading for Retirement Savers

Book Review: “Common Financial Sense” is Required Reading for Retirement Savers. We know that the average employee struggles with saving for retirement. They perceive it as this big, scary, impossible thing, when really, all it takes is a series of simple steps, repeated and compounded over time, to achieve their savings goals. 

Mediafeed: 10 Foolproof Strategies to Make Sure You Save Enough for Retirement

Nearly half of Americans have less than $10,000 saved for retirement. With so many companies providing support to their employees through 401(k) plans and matching, we should be doing better. However, saving and investment is not something we are taught. As we like to say, common financial sense is pretty uncommon.

In our book,  Common Financial Sense, we explain exactly how to make the most of your 401(k) to fund the retirement you deserve. Here are the top 10 tips you need to invest responsibly and save enough for your retirement.