Financial Finesse
Welcome to the Financial Finesse podcast, where we'll be discussing tips on how to handle your money and life with skill and style. Your host, Cathy Curtis, CFP, has been helping make finance accessible and intriguing for women for almost 20 years! You'll get savvy, actionable ideas listening to her conversations with some of the coolest and smartest women on the planet.
Episodes
32 episodes
Leaving a Legacy of Love with Professional Fiduciary Sara Ecklein
Cathy interviews Sara Ecklein, a private professional fiduciary and the founder of Trust and Honor. Sara shares the intricacies of her role, from acting as a trustee, executor, or agent under various legal capacities, to the benefits of having ...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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42:22
6 Pro Tips for Women Buying Cars on Their Own
Did you know that on average, women are offered higher list prices for cars than men - to the tune of about $200 or more? When it comes to buying a new car, being prepared is key. In this episode, Cathy shares six pro tips to help you get the b...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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13:09
The Art of Equitable Estate Distribution with Estate Organizer Meg Connell
In this episode of Financial Finesse, host Cathy Curtis interviews Meg Connell, founder of The Organized One, a professional estate organizer focused on helping individuals navigate the challenging process of estate distribution. Meg's extensiv...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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1:05:35
Mastering Medicare with Boomer Benefits Co-Founder Danielle Roberts
In this episode, Cathy interviews Danielle Roberts, founding partner at Boomer Benefits and author of the best-selling book 10 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make, about all things Medicare. Whether you’re new to Medicare...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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1:10:33
Mastering the Art of Real Estate Staging & Interior Design with Ruth Krumbhaar
Real estate investor Ruth Krumbhaar shares her real estate staging and interior design tips for elevating your home or investment properties. [00:04:00] Ruth shares her decorating philosophy and why she always starts with a blank c...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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1:28:04
Real Estate Investing 101 With Property Powerhouse Ruth Krumbhaar
In this episode, host Cathy Curtis, CFP® interviews Ruth Krumbhaar, a successful therapist, coach, and part-time real estate investor who has built a reliable source of passive income through her investments. Ruth shares the wisdom she’s gained...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:00:00
Here's What Savvy Donors Need to Know About Strategic Charitable Giving
If you're charitably inclined and want to be a more savvy donor, this episode is for you. Cathy shares her tips for determining how much to give to charity, deciding which organizations to support with your donations, and giving strategically t...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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19:24
Overspending? Here's How to Get Your Spending Habit Under Control This Year
In this episode, Cathy shares her tips and strategies for getting your overspending habit under control once and for all this year. [02:11] What do habits have to do with spending? [03:23] Identifying your biggest spending weakness ...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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18:14
The Unexpected Benefits of Working with a Private, Professional Fiduciary with Sara Ecklein
Cathy interviews Sara Ecklein, a private, professional fiduciary and the founder of Trust and Honor, a fiduciary agency. Trust and Honor serves as a partner and compassionate advocate in managing and protecting the personal affairs, property, a...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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52:27
"The Insurance Lady" Ruth Stroup Answers Your Biggest Questions About Insurance
Cathy interviews Ruth Stroup, AKA "The Insurance Lady," about all things insurance, from what it covers and doesn't cover to choosing the right policies and the obstacles that can get in the way of that. [04:02] Ruth Stroup explains wha...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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54:52
How to Thrive in the Digital World with Susan Reynolds
In this episode, Cathy interviews Susan Reynolds, co-founder of the nonprofit organization LookUp, about the harmful effects social media and digital technology can have on mental health and how she works with youths to help them take advantage...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:05:27
Simple Strategies for Improving Your Grief Literacy with Kathi Balasek
Cathy interviews Kathi Balasek, an educator, empathy and grief communication coach, university lecturer, speaker, and widow advocate. Kathi teaches financial professionals how to improve their grief literacy communication skills to best serve b...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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53:58
Estate Planning with Heart with Patricia De Fonte
Cathy interviews Patricia De Fonte, founder of De Fonte Law based in San Francisco. Patricia practices estate planning with heart and is focused on working with happy, proactive people who want to protect their heir’s privacy. In t...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:11:53
Advancing Democracy Worldwide with Your Investment Dollars
In this first episode of Season 4, Cathy interviews the management team from Democracy Investments: CEO Julie Cane, Chief Investment Officer Chris Browne, and Chief Economist Rick Rikoski. These three individuals have decades of financial servi...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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39:25
Can't Stick to Your Budget? Try These Money Saving Tips Instead
In this episode, Cathy shares several strategies that don't involve traditional budgeting to keep yourself on track towards your financial goals. You'll learn how to be more self-aware, mindful of your spending, and intentional about where your...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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15:16
Sage Money and Life Advice from the Savvy Women of Season 3
The Financial Finesse Podcast features some of the smartest, savviest women on the planet. In this special compilation episode, we're sharing the top personal finance and life advice from our season 3 guests. [01:30] Liz Eshleman on Pla...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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13:37
How to Calm Your Mind and Experience Life More Fully with Nichole Proffitt
Cathy interviews Nichole Proffitt, founder of Presence Mindfulness, Somatic Counseling & Coaching for Women, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, you'll find out why it's so important to be more present in our daily lives; ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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44:24
How to Make Room in Your Life for What Matters with Lis McKinley
Cathy interviews Lis McKinley, a Certified Professional Organizer and move manager. Lis is the owner of Let's Make Room, a residential organizing and move management company that has organized hundreds of living, storage and work areas in the S...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:01:47
Understanding the SECURE Act and Inherited IRAs with Megan Gorman
Cathy and special guest Megan Gorman discuss how the SECURE Act of December 2019 changed the rules for certain beneficiaries of inherited IRAs. Specifically, they touch on the potential tax implications of these rules if you have an IRA or expe...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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56:52
Learning to Think Like a Breadwinner
Jennifer Barrett is an award-winning financial journalist, digital strategist, and Chief Education Officer at Acorns. She is also the author of Think Like a Breadwinner: A Wealth-Building Manifesto for Women Who Want to Earn More (and...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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49:57
The Link Between Self-Awareness and Financial Success
Cathy interviews Joy Lere, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist and behavioral finance consultant with a practice in Napa, California, about the parallels between our psychology and money habits. In this episode, Cathy and Joy t...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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34:15
What Every Woman Needs To Know About Long-Term Care Insurance
Cathy Curtis interviews long-term care insurance and planning specialist Liz Eshleman about the benefits and drawbacks of long-term care insurance, who should consider it, and why it's an important financial planning topic for women in particul...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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49:29
Estate Planning Must-Haves For Single Women
Cathy discusses why it's so important for single women to have an estate plan, which documents make the most sense given your financial circumstances, and who to consider asking to execute your wishes in the event of incapacity or death.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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22:08
Sticking To Your Investment Plan In Times Of Uncertainty
Uncertainty and volatility typically go hand-in-hand when it comes to the stock market. In this episode, Cathy explains why investing in stocks is so important despite the inevitable periods of volatility, and how having an investment plan and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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8:56
Will the Upcoming Presidential Election Impact Your Investments?
In this short but insightful episode, Cathy kicks off Season 2 of the Financial Finesse podcast by discussing the potential outcomes of the upcoming presidential election and the impact they may have on the stock market and your investments. Th...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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5:50