Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom with Natalie Kime is a podcast dedicated to helping the sandwich generation achieve financial literacy and security. Hosted by financial professional and coach Natalie Kime, this show provides practical guidance and empathetic support for individuals juggling the competing financial demands of caring for aging parents and children while planning for their own comfortable retirement. Natalie's mission is to empower her clients to set and achieve th ...
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Natalie Kime Podcasts
Sponsored by the caregiving benefit service Homethrive, this podcast features discussions on caregiving topics, interviews with thought leaders, and provides expert advice for caregivers from Homethrive's in-house Care Guides.
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Stopping the Spin. Breaking Free from Yo-Yo Finances
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22:02Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime explores the concept of "yo-yoing" in personal finances, a cycle of fluctuating between saving and overspending. Natalie discusses emotional and psychological factors like emotional spending and lack of budg…
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Freedom Isn't Free. Honoring the Fallen and Their Families This Memorial Day
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12:32Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes," host Natalie Kime dedicates the discussion to Memorial Day, emphasizing its significance in honoring U.S. military personnel who died in service. Natalie shares personal reflections, stories of local fallen heroes, and the profound impact on Gold Star …
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From Caretaking to Connection: Building a Business of Healing Through Listening With Deb Porter
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54:21Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of the "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom" podcast, host Natalie Kime welcomes Deb Porter, a United Methodist pastor and active listening expert. They discuss the emotional challenges of caregiving, particularly Deb's experience with her husband's health issues. De…
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And We All Fall Down feat. Consuela Marshall
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28:30Our guest today is Consuela Marshall, an occupational therapist that has made it her mission to help seniors avoid dangerous falls as they age. Consuela is the founder of Finding a Foothold, aging and caregiving consulting services to assist older adults who want to continue living safely at home. She is also host of the Finding a Foothold podcast …
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Mind Over Money: How Financial Health Fuels Mental Wellness
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28:34Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this solo episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime explores the vital link between financial health and mental well-being. She shares personal stories of financial struggles and the relief of achieving financial goals. Natalie emphasizes that managing f…
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How Can We Better Support Our Military Families' Financial and Mental Health Needs?
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34:22Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this solo episode of "Nickels and Dimes," host Natalie Kime delves into National Military Appreciation Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. Reflecting on her experiences as a "Navy brat" and "Marine mom," Natalie expresses gratitude for military service members and highlights the fina…
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Creating a YOU account and Happy Birthday Nickels and Dimes
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16:59Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this solo episode of "Nickels and Dimes," host Natalie Kime celebrates the podcast's first anniversary and delves into the concept of a "you fund." She emphasizes its importance for financial security, especially for caretakers juggling responsibilities. Natalie outlines key components of…
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Are You Prepared for the Long-Term Care Needs of Yourself or Your Aging Parents?
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19:28Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this solo episode of "Nickels and Dimes," host Natalie Kime discusses the crucial topic of planning for long-term care and living benefits for aging parents and oneself. She emphasizes the importance of proactive financial planning to avoid emotional and financial stress. Drawing from per…
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The Red Folder and Financial Security feat. Natalie Kime
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27:26Our guest today is Natalie Kime, a financial professional, public speaker, and host of the podcast Nickels and Dimes, a show dedicated to helping the sandwich generation achieve financial literacy and security. As a caregiver for her parents, Natalie understands first-hand what caregivers need to achieve financial security, for themselves and their…
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Have Money Conversations with Love and Confidence
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33:44Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this solo episode of "Nickels and Dimes," host Natalie Kime tackles the often uncomfortable topic of financial conversations within families. She emphasizes the importance of discussing money matters with parents and children to foster understanding and ensure a healthy financial future. …
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Are You Protecting Your Financial Foundation Enough?
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38:28Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this solo episode of the "Nickels and Dimes" podcast, host Natalie Kime emphasizes the importance of protecting your financial foundation. She discusses key components such as steady income, budgeting, emergency funds, debt management, and essential protection measures like life insurance…
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Building Wealth While Caring for Everyone Else
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16:44Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! Today we’re kicking off Financial Literacy Month—but with a focus on a group of people who don’t get talked about enough: the sandwich generation. If you’re supporting your kids and helping care for aging parents—all while trying to keep your own life, career, and financial goals on track—th…
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Power, Preparation & Performance - Women and the Great Wealth Transfer
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48:00Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this solo episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime delves into the impending $30 trillion wealth transfer to women in the U.S. Natalie discusses the importance of financial readiness, emphasizing education, confidence, and proactive planning. She outlin…
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Are You Financially Prepared as a Female Caregiver? A Guide for women.
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34:28Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime delves into the financial challenges faced by female caregivers, in honor of International Women's Month. She emphasizes the importance of proactive financial planning, sharing personal anecdotes about her e…
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How Financial Education Can Transform the Lives of Women and Their Communities with Wini Griffin
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51:00Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime welcomes guest Wini Griffin. They discuss the vital role of financial education, especially for women and single mothers. Winnie, a single mother of three and military service member, shares her transformati…
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The Greatest Empowerment Move: Financial Education for Women
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21:14Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes," host Natalie Kime celebrates International Women's Month by emphasizing the importance of financial education for women. She highlights historical figures like Abigail Adams and Maggie Lena Walker, who significantly contributed to women's financial ind…
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Breaking the Cycle: How to Confront Your Financial Fears and Embrace Self-Worth
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48:13Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime explores the deep connection between self-worth and financial habits. She shares her personal journey as a single mother and her transition into the financial services industry, highlighting how financial be…
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Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickles and Dimes," host Natalie Kime and Speaker 1 explore the themes of love, legacy, and financial planning. The speaker shares personal stories about their grandparents and experiences caring for aging parents, emphasizing that a true legacy extends beyond financial w…
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The Costly Consequences of No Estate Plan feat. Ariane Sims
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26:53Our guest today is Ariane Sims, an attorney and counselor at law who strives to help clients craft customized estate plans that consciously reflect their wishes and achieve their goals – all in a warm and supportive environment. Learn the difference between a trust and a will, what documents are included in a trust, how a trust helps avoid costly r…
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How Can Self-Love Transform Your Financial Wellness? - Natalie Kime
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43:13Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of Nickles and Dimes, host Natalie Kime explores self-love through financial wellness, aligning with February's theme of love. Natalie shares her transition from corporate to personal finance, emphasizing self-love's role in financial health. She defines self-love, advocates …
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How I went from Corporate Finance to Personal Finance - Natalie Kime
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38:23Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime shares her inspiring journey into the financial services industry. She recounts significant life changes, including career shifts and personal upheavals, that led her to focus on helping others achieve finan…
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How Can You Transform Your Legacy and Empower Others to Succeed?
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54:40Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of the "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom" podcast, host Natalie Kime converses with Andre Pennington, a top 1% estate attorney and Forbes Financial Council member. Andre shares his journey, emphasizing financial education, personal growth, and legacy. He discusses…
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The Silver Lining: How Investing in Precious Metals Can Protect Your Wealth. With Tim Parnell
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1:03:56Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of the "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom" podcast, host Natalie Kime and guest Tim Parnell explore investing in precious metals, particularly silver. Natalie shares her recent journey into this investment sector, while Tim provides expert insights into the histori…
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Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer’s feat. Dr. Andrew Budson
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29:44Our guest today is Professor of Neurology at the Boston University School of Medicine and Lecturer in Neurology at Harvard Medical School and has co-authored several books that focus on Alzheimer's disease and dementia. On this episode, Dr. Andrew Budson brings his expertise to us, and gives us a sneak peak into his book Six Steps to Managing Alzhe…
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How Can Proactive Estate Planning Secure Your Financial Future and Legacy? A conversation with Andre Pennington
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1:08:56Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this podcast episode, host Natalie Kime interviews Andre Pennington, an estate planning lawyer and financial professional. They discuss Andre's personal journey, including his law career choice influenced by a traumatic event, his …
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How Can You Transform Your Life in 2025 with 6 Steps to Creating Change and Actionable Goals?
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29:39Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime discusses approaching 2025 with a fresh perspective, focusing on significant changes in finances, personal growth, and relationships. She emphasizes setting goals over resolutions, breaking them into actiona…
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How Can You Set Financial Goals for a Successful 2025?
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48:38Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of the "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom" podcast, host Natalie Kime discusses setting financial goals and planning for the upcoming year. She encourages listeners to reflect on their past achievements and set clear financial objectives for 2025, such as paying do…
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The importance of Living Benefits and Chasing Your Dreams
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52:04Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime interviews her business partner, Laura Glatz. Laura shares her journey into the financial services industry, motivated by a desire to help women gain financial knowledge. She also opens up about her diagnosi…
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Is Cryptocurrency the Future of Investing or Just a Fad?
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54:20Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime and guest Tim Parnell explore the complexities of cryptocurrency. Natalie emphasizes the importance of education and thorough research before making financial decisions in the volatile crypto market. Tim sha…
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Inventing Solutions to Reduce Worry feat. Kristen Rock Chouinard
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21:26Sixty-six children a day go to the ER in the U.S. due to shopping cart related injuries. As parents unload their purchases into the car, their carts drift away with children inside, putting them at risk of running into cars, parked or otherwise. An entrepreneur and mother of two children, Kristen Rock Chouinard is the founder of the company KartWhe…
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How Can We Navigate the Complex World of Caregiving and Financial Planning?
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29:43Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickles and Dimes," host Natalie Kime delves into the multifaceted world of caregiving, drawing from her personal experiences with her parents. She explores various types of caregiving, including family, friend, formal, volunteer, residential, child, and pet care. Natalie…
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How to Navigate Elder Care: Essential Tips for the Sandwich Generation
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35:41Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickles and Dimes," host Natalie Kime delves into the topic of elder care, focusing on the "sandwich generation"—those caring for both their children and aging parents. Drawing from her personal experiences, Natalie emphasizes the importance of communication and planning …
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How can Life Insurance be the Key to Financial Security for Your Family?
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32:35Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of Nickles and Dimes, host Natalie Kime discusses the importance of life insurance during Life Insurance Awareness Month. Natalie highlights the critical role life insurance plays in providing financial security for families, especially for those in the sandwich generation wh…
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Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode, host Natalie Kime delves into retirement planning, focusing on two key financial products: Index Universal Life Insurance (IUL) and Fixed Index Annuities (FIA). Natalie, referring to IUL as a "financial pocket knife," highlights its flexibility, tax advantages, living benefi…
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Preparing for Later in Life - the Unknown
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33:47Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of the "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom" podcast, host Natalie Kime discusses the importance of preparing for later life and potential health issues. Natalie emphasizes proactive financial planning and thorough documentation of care preferences, life-saving measu…
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Listener Stories: National Family Caregivers Month
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23:18Every November, we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month here at Homethrive. Since this awareness month is dedicated to the 53 million Americans acting as a caregiver for a loved one, we decided to dedicate this episode to their stories. The stories on this episode are raw, emotional, and real submissions from listeners of the podcast. If you …
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Why a Fixed Index Annuity might make sense for your old 401k
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31:34Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime discusses the crucial topic of managing old 401(k) accounts. She shares her personal experiences of forgetting about these accounts after job changes and emphasizes the importance of not leaving retirement s…
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How I build wealth plans, insight on the client experience
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39:36Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of the "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom" podcast, host Natalie Kime explores the "Universal Wealth Client Experience." She discusses her approach to addressing clients' financial concerns, such as rising taxes, inflation, market losses, and the risk of outliving …
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Career Transition from Nursing to Financial Professional
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1:05:35Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In the "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom" podcast episode host Natalie Kime talks with Cyndi Hall and Jenna Reid, both former nurses who transitioned into financial services. They share their motivations, particularly the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the challenges they f…
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Medicare is health insurance for U.S. citizens that are ages 65 and older. Eligibility may be available before the age of 65 for those with a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease, or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease). In 2023, more than 65 million Americans depended on Medicare, a number that is rising in tandem with the aging population, accor…
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Helping Athletes Achieve Financial Freedom While Pursuing Their Dreams? With Ezra Moleni
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47:34Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime interviews Ezra Moleni, a senior football player at Sacramento State. They discuss Ezra's journey as an athlete, his experiences with financial literacy, and the pivotal roles of family and faith in his life…
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The Caregiver’s Toolkit: Plans A, B, and C for Emotional Wellness with Mischelle O'Neal
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1:03:21Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of Nickels and Dimes, host Natalie Kime Mischelle O’Neal an accomplished emotional wellness coach with a diverse military and global background. Mischelle’s expertise lies in assisting businesswomen in balancing the demanding caregiving roles for children and aging family mem…
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Money Moves: Financial Education for Athletes with Dynamic Sports Management
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31:40Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of Nickels and Dimes, host Natalie Kime introduces a groundbreaking financial education program designed specifically for athletes in partnership with Dynamic Sports Management and Universal Wealth. Natalie discusses the four comprehensive courses offered in the program, focu…
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Racial Disparities in Alzheimer's Care feat. Valene Campbell
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34:58Our guest today is a mother, a founder, a caregiver, a business woman, a dementia advocate, a children's book author, and (unsurprisingly) a master at handling burnout. Valene Campbell founded the home health care agency ReVitahealth, and is a dementia advocate who serves on both the Harvard Medical School Advisory Council for the Dementia Solution…
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Is Your Family Prepared for the Unexpected? The Importance of Life Insurance - John Serrano
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1:10:05Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime and guest John Serrano discuss the critical role of life insurance and financial planning. John shares his personal story about his father's battle with cancer and the financial challenges his family faced d…
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Discovering Strength in Sisterhood: Pearl Chiarenza's Soulful Self-Care Retreat Experience
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41:29Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of the "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom" podcast, host Natalie Kime interviews Pearl Chiarenza, founder of Women's Successful Living. The discussion highlights Pearl's "Soulful Self-Care" retreat, designed to empower women through personal challenges and communit…
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The Best Life Insurance Options for Financial Peace of Mind
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53:24Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of the "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom" podcast, host Natalie Kime delves into the essential topic of life insurance, particularly timely during Life Insurance Awareness Month in September. She debunks common myths, such as the belief that young people don't nee…
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The Best Recipe for Financial Freedom: Cooking and Budgeting with Lashawna Moxley
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51:09Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime welcomes Lashawna Moxley, a financial professional and personal chef. Lashawna shares her inspiring journey of overcoming financial hardship after the 2008 housing market crash, which left her and her husban…
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The Case for Caregiving Benefits feat. Patrick Twohig
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17:18Our guest today is the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) here at Homethrive–Patrick Twohig. In addition to his vast experience in healthcare sales, Pat was a caregiver for his father for 15 years, and is a father of 2 children himself, one of whom has ADHD. This dual position gives him a unique perspective on exactly what caregivers need to be successful…
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How Can Your Money Mindset Transform Your Financial Future?
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47:02Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of the "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom" podcast, host Natalie Kime explores the critical relationship between mindset and money. She emphasizes how our beliefs and attitudes toward money can significantly impact financial success. Natalie shares personal experie…
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