Episodes

  • FINALLY, a Green Week. Even the Best Investors Get it Wrong. And, Stocks to Watch!!
    Apr 25 2025

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    James discusses current news, stocks to watch, and why even the best investors get it wrong.

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    47 mins
  • How ONE Bad Financial Decision Can Hurt Your Retirement
    Apr 21 2025

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    Brandon West, CPA walks you through various tax planning strategies to help you keep more of your hard-earned money. Today, we talk about the compounding effect of early financial mistakes. Why should we weather this current financial downturn, and how bad would selling on the drop be?? Plus, we dispel 3 of the most common pieces of bad financial advice that are being spread today.

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    21 mins
  • Taxes are NOT DUE on April 15th?? Avoid Getting Penalized for Underpayment of Taxes.
    Apr 18 2025

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    Brandon West, CPA walks you through various tax planning strategies to help you keep more of your hard-earned money. Today, we talk about the single most misunderstood aspect of taxation in the USA: when are taxes due?? I bet it's NOT when you think. Learn how to properly tax plan throughout the year and avoid costly penalties with the IRS! Plus, learn how we lowered a real estate professional's tax bill by almost $10,000 this tax season!

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    18 mins
  • The Art of The Deal- a Masterclass in Bluffing, and, a Case Study: Particulary Bad Advice
    Apr 15 2025

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    James reviews tariffs, news and goes into detail on a case study of particularly bad finanical advice.

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    44 mins
  • How Are YOU Building Wealth For Retirement?
    Apr 10 2025

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    Brandon West, CPA walks you through various tax planning strategies to help you keep more of your hard-earned money. Today, we talk about wealth building in 3 categories: fixed income, real estate, and retirement accounts. Do YOU know how much money you'll retire with? How do you stack up against the average American? Let's talk about it. Plus, best investment return in decades??

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    27 mins
  • The Apprentice: You Get a Tariff, You Get a Tariff, YOU ALL GET A TARIFF!
    Apr 4 2025

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    Trump’s Trade Tactics & What It Means for Your Wallet

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    32 mins
  • Market News, A Successful Company You Have Never Heard Of, AND, Story Time With James!?
    Mar 29 2025

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    In this Saturday morning episode of 15 Minutes of Finance, James from 77 Financial Group dives into the latest market news, including the impact of hot Tariff impact, Lululemon’s stock tumble, and the hidden gem American Water Works (AWK).

    Then—story time. James shares an original allegorical tale, The Tale of the Three Farms, inspired by classics like Animal Farm and Hatchet. This financial fable breaks down the concept of unfair trade, undervalued opportunity, and long-term investing in a way that’s both entertaining and enlightening.

    Perfect for those curious about inflation, undervalued companies, and creative ways to understand market dynamics.

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    21 mins
  • Not Filing Tax Returns as a Protest Against DOGE?? I'd Reconsider.
    Mar 26 2025

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    Brandon West, CPA walks you through various tax planning strategies to help you keep more of your hard-earned money. Today, we talk about the rising resistance against Elon Musk's DOGE initiative. Taxpayers are saying DO NOT FILE YOUR TAXES as a form of protest. Is this a good idea? Let's talk about whether the IRS is actually too belabored to come after you, and what the consequences of not filing taxes could be. Plus, did you know that investments in the S&P 500 at the same rate we contribute to social security would make the average American a millionaire in retirement?

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    19 mins
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