The Common Sense Financial Podcast is all about finances, mindset and personal growth. The goal is to help you make smart choices with your money in your home and in your business.
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Brian Skrobonja talks about the five habits billionaires live by, habits you can use to create your own financial freedom.
Tune in to hear the benefits of having ruthless focus, how frugality with pu…
Entrepreneurs by nature are continuously occupied with running their business and wearing multiple hats throughout the day just to keep things running smoothly. Unfortunately, that leads entrepreneur…
High income professionals face a unique situation when it comes to their retirement. You have the dual challenge of having your money tied up in your investments and also looming tax burdens once you…
The concept of investing is often associated only with money and the pursuit of wealth, but this Annuities are a popular thing these days… why is that the case?
And are they a valid option for those …
Brian Skrobonja talks about the real cost of college—and why most families are dangerously unprepared. Tune in to learn how to fund your child’s education without sacrificing your retirement. Expect …
In this episode, Brian Skrobonja breaks down ways to save, grow, and invest your money.
He sheds light on what a well-diversified portfolio looks like, the true definition of financial freedom, and w…
The concept of investing is often associated only with money and the pursuit of wealth, but this fails to capture the true essence of investing.
An ideal future isn’t encapsulated by a stack of $100 …
Many people accumulate their wealth in a bank or a long-term investment, and this may create problems.
But there is a different strategy.
In this new episode of the Common Sense Financial Podcast, ho…
Brian Skrobonja talks about the essentials of building a multi-generational legacy that lasts. He breaks down a blueprint rooted in time-tested principles and inspired by the same structural thinking…
Time is your most precious resource, but how you use it is up to you.
The shift from earning to retirement can be quite challenging, as you have to thread the needle between income, growth, and time.
…In this episode, Brian Skrobonja sheds light on the complex and often overwhelming process of managing an estate after the loss of a loved one. This is a step-by-step guide from the initial steps you…
“The more money you have, the bigger the mistakes,” someone once told Brian…
How does that translate into retirement planning? And how can you help ensure you approach your financial planning for you…
Brian Skrobonja breaks down two retirement curveballs that most people don’t see coming until it’s too late. He covers how your Social Security decisions can make or break your retirement, and what r…
Are you part of that 68% of people who would like to have a personalized financial plan, but aren’t sure where to find a financial advisor?
What should you pay attention to when trying to get a finan…
You feel healthy so everything is okay, right? Have you ever thought that health planning should be part of your retirement planning efforts?
If you’ve answered ‘yes,’ pay close attention to Regan Ar…
In this milestone 100th episode of the Common Sense Financial Podcast, host Brian Skrobonja delves into the critical topic of managing taxes in retirement. The episode focuses on strategies for minim…
Brian Skrobonja breaks down 11 small business tax tips that could help you keep more of what you earn. He explains how the wealthy leverage these strategies, ways to apply them to your own business, …
Life when you’re gone… an uncomfortable conversation most people prefer to avoid.
Why isn’t that a good idea? How can estate planning help you ensure that things are taken care of once you aren’t aro…
Did you know that a good part of American households haven’t thought about retirement planning?
When it comes to planning for retirement, there are some key concepts to understand and three traps you…
Emergencies and retirement. This is what we're taught to save for. But what if you created a different system, which allowed you to pay for the expenses you will incur between now and retirement age …