Today on the Consumerism Commentary Podcast, Bryan talks with Mike Egan, the author of Your Stronger Financial Future.
In the book, Mike details several popular myths about social security, saving, and investments, and then explains the truth about each one, giving the reader solid knowledge and formulas about how much to save for retirement.
Your Stronger Financial Future: S05E23 / 151
Table of contents
[00:00] Introduction from Bryan J Busch
[00:33] Interview with Mike Egan
– [00:47] Misconceptions
– [02:37] Social Security isn’t a ponzi scheme
– [07:37] Raising the retirement age
– [10:11] Contributions to Social Security?
– [11:40] Retirement savings
– [14:05] Good debt as an investment
– [15:48] 7-year mortgages
– [17:31] Emergency fund
– [23:12] End
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Luke Landes founded Consumerism Commentary in 2003 and has been building online communities since 1990. Luke, also known as Flexo, has contributed to PC World Magazine, US News, Forbes, and other publications. 
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good podcast interview although I don’t understand why anyone would take a 7 year mortgage. I’ll stick with the safe 30 year mortgage option.