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Posts in category "Money Smart Videos"

Matt Sapaula on WCIU's You and Me This Morning Talking Tax Tips and Networking

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April 10, 2012 at 3:05 pm
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Easter Bunny Gets Invited to Church: Matt Sapaula Appears in The First Breakfast

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As the swirl of families gets together this weekend, the Easter Bunny is not immune from getting an invitation to church.  So you’ve heard the story about “The Last Supper”…what about “The First Breakfast?” For my rookie acting debut (LOL!), I get to act in City Church Chicago’s church ministry “feature film” in playing a... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
April 8, 2012 at 9:30 am
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7 Business Insights from a Judges Seat During Miller Coors MUES Business Plan Competition

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VIDEO: Bonus tips in this blog from the other national judges during the competition. This past weekend was a once a year opportunity for young entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas.  A panel of judges from diverse business backgrounds came together on behalf of the MillerCoors MUES competition to award these competitors a shot at... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
February 9, 2012 at 2:58 pm
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New Year's with Kirk Franklin at Willow Creek Community Church

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Each year, our team comes up with a theme for a new year ahead.  It honors the experiences we’ve learned from the year behind us, thankful of both good and bad.  2011 was BREAKOUT – a force emergence from a restrictive condition.  With swagger, we attacked 2011, withstood it’s challenges and finished STRONG.  Instead of... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
January 2, 2012 at 1:31 pm
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! O Holy Night Using T-Pain App

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What does this blog post have to do with personal finance and entrepreneurship?  Absolutely nothing! Just wanted to take a quick break before I go on holiday vacation break to sing you “O Holy Night!” with my newly downloaded T-Pain app on my iPhone 4s.  (Which I’m loving by the way!) I’m not one for... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
December 24, 2011 at 1:10 pm
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#1 Investment You Can Make In Any Season

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What is one of the most profound things you can do before you decide to invest your hard earned money and precious time in anything?  There are no shortcuts to success.  There is no fast path to getting what you want without regret and heartache along the way. The biggest thing you can do is... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
December 16, 2011 at 12:41 pm
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To Roth IRA or Not to Roth IRA

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Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs are financial vehicles designed for retirement. If you’re not participating in a 401(k) plan at work, you may be enticed to contribute money towards an IRA because it comes with tax deductibility and tax credits based on how you file income taxes. Although the upfront benefits of an IRA are... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
October 17, 2011 at 5:32 pm
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Retiring Overseas - More to Just Stretching Your Dollar

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Many  Americans are considering retiring outside the United States. The Social Security Administration has reported that the number of retired Americans receiving benefits overseas has soared 32% since 2002. After all, even with a weak economy, the American dollar can stretch much further in a foreign land coupled with an extravagant lifestyle that can cost... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
September 13, 2011 at 12:35 pm
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Life Insurance: Also An Alternative for Your Safe Money

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Do you realize that a possible safe haven for your serious money, may be found in the life insurance industry?  Have your heard people saying, “I know I need to save and invest…but I just don’t want to LOSE anything!” In this video, shot at the studios of Chicago’s WIND 560 AM, I review the... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
September 13, 2011 at 11:17 am
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How to Get a Mortgage in a Tough Economy with So-So Credit

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Lending standards for mortgages are tougher than ever, after the mortgage meltdown that led to the current mess the housing market is in. The Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council said roughly 1 in 4 mortgage applicants was denied in 2010.  However, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development says there is money to lend... Read more »
By Matt Sapaula,
July 16, 2011 at 7:30 am
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