The Budget Brainiac Podcast Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:43:28 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2626444 en-us © 2026 The Budget Brainiac Podcast yes cfde6a7a-3d1c-5419-ac3b-762df515727a knightgator21@gmail.com by Brad Gullett episodic false Empowering families to make financially optimized decisions

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) by Brad Gullett knightgator21@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/hyit2mds8ue912x6ejq14g6zp00i?.jpg The Budget Brainiac Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2626444 Get to the One: A Roadmap for Landing Your First Job Get to the One: A Roadmap for Landing Your First Job Landing your first professional job can feel like a numbers game - but getting to the right opportunity takes more than submitting applications. In this episode, I share lessons from my own career on how to be resourceful, get yourself in the door, stand out in an interview, and communicate the potential you bring to an employer. Whether you meet every qualification or not, the goal is simple: give someone a reason to take a chance on you and get you to the one. 

]]> Landing your first professional job can feel like a numbers game - but getting to the right opportunity takes more than submitting applications. In this episode, I share lessons from my own career on how to be resourceful, get yourself in the door, stand out in an interview, and communicate the potential you bring to an employer. Whether you meet every qualification or not, the goal is simple: give someone a reason to take a chance on you and get you to the one. 

]]> by Brad Gullett Buzzsprout-19864554 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400 926 1 5 full false Trump Accounts: Investing in the American Dream Trump Accounts: Investing in the American Dream What are Trump Accounts, how do they work, and where might they fit into a family’s broader financial plan? 

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]]> by Brad Gullett Buzzsprout-19826272 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 1076 1 4 full false 5 Lessons From My First 10 Years of Work That Could Change Your Financial Future 5 Lessons From My First 10 Years of Work That Could Change Your Financial Future I recently hit the 10-year milestone in my career, and it got me thinking about the lessons I’ve learned - not just about work, but about money, wealth, and building a purpose-aligned life.

Your early career can have an outsized impact on your financial future. The industry and role you choose can shape your earning potential, the right career fit can make long-term success more likely, and the financial habits you develop early can compound for decades.

]]> I recently hit the 10-year milestone in my career, and it got me thinking about the lessons I’ve learned - not just about work, but about money, wealth, and building a purpose-aligned life.

Your early career can have an outsized impact on your financial future. The industry and role you choose can shape your earning potential, the right career fit can make long-term success more likely, and the financial habits you develop early can compound for decades.

]]> by Brad Gullett Buzzsprout-19716123 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 1327 1 3 full false The Secret to Measuring Financial Progress: 5 Financial Ratios Everyone Should Track The Secret to Measuring Financial Progress: 5 Financial Ratios Everyone Should Track Budgeting and tracking your net worth are great habits - but they don't always tell you whether you're truly making financial progress. In this episode, I share five simple financial ratios that have transformed the way I evaluate my own finances. From savings rate to debt-to-assets and liquidity, these metrics provide a clearer picture of your financial health and can help you make smarter money decisions over time. 

]]> Budgeting and tracking your net worth are great habits - but they don't always tell you whether you're truly making financial progress. In this episode, I share five simple financial ratios that have transformed the way I evaluate my own finances. From savings rate to debt-to-assets and liquidity, these metrics provide a clearer picture of your financial health and can help you make smarter money decisions over time. 

]]> by Brad Gullett Buzzsprout-19474323 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 1065 1 2 full false Florida Prepaid vs 529 Investment Account? Florida Prepaid vs 529 Investment Account? Having trouble deciding between the Florida Prepaid and 529 Investment Account options? Listen in for a detailed breakdown, and for tips to help your family decide. 

]]> Having trouble deciding between the Florida Prepaid and 529 Investment Account options? Listen in for a detailed breakdown, and for tips to help your family decide. 

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