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The GFG Holiday Gift Guide (Ep. 63)
In this special episode of The Green Zone, hosts Jeff Green and Lauren Smith are joined by members of the Green Financial Group team as they share their favorite holiday gifts to both give and receive. If you have been on the fence about what to buy for a loved one this holiday season – or […]
Non-Profit Spotlight: PTSD Foundation of America & Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (Ep. 62)
This episode of The Green Zone podcast is part of a special series to raise awareness of several non-profits that support special populations and their families. Hosts Jeff Green and Lauren Smith hope that once you’ve heard these stories, you may choose to recognize the work being done with your time and your dollars. In […]
Non-Profit Spotlight: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation & GiGi’s Playhouse (Ep. 61)
This episode of The Green Zone podcast kicks off a special series to raise awareness of several non-profits that support special populations and their families. They hope that once you’ve heard these stories, you may choose to recognize the work being done with your time and your dollars. In this episode, Jeff and Lauren learn […]
Using The Birkman Assessment In Work & Retirement (Ep. 60)
Earlier this year, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith interviewed Sharon Birkman, the CEO of Birkman International, about finding your “why” using their proprietary social and psychological assessment, the Birkman Assessment. Since then, Jeff and Lauren have each taken the Assessment and personally debrief with Sharon. In this episode of The Green Zone Podcast, Jeff, Lauren and Sharon […]
Why The Timing of Market & Economic Cycles Is Important (Ep. 59)
2022 has been a volatile, tumultuous year for the market. As we move into the final quarter, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith offer up their opinions on what’s going on and how to think about that based on the timing of market and economic cycles. Together they discuss: Why they believe we’re not currently in […]
Retirement Risks You Need To Know About (Ep. 58)
Your retirement is one of the most important things you’ll ever plan for. And because of that, the thought of any risks can weigh heavily on our minds. Do you know the top risks to consider as you approach retirement? In this episode of The Green Zone Podcast, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith discuss what they feel […]
How To Keep Our Kids Safe In An Online World (Ep. 57)
October is Cybersecurity Month. Most of the time when we are talking about cybersecurity in the financial services and retirement planning industry, we are thinking about financial fraud, identity theft, and other scams that might affect the elderly. But what about our children and teenagers we know, who lead very public digital lives and are […]
Retirement FAQs: How Do I Think About Money In Retirement? (Ep. 56)
The years you spend in retirement are supposed to be your “golden years.” A time to fulfill your dreams. Relax, travel, study, volunteer, or hang out with your family. Basically, a time to do whatever you want to do. But the first step is getting there. Do you have a plan? In this episode of […]
Find Your “Why” With The Birkman Assessment (Ep. 55)
Do you know what motivates you? Do you know what fulfills you? Do you know what your “why” is? These are big questions, but the Birkman Method can help you answer them with confidence (and it’s backed by 70+ years of data). This 30-minute assessment helps individuals understand their motivation, self-perception, social perception and mindset – and how […]