Podcasts
Adulting 101: Money Moves To Master By Age 25 (Ep. 81)
Picture this: your child is graduating and venturing into the real world. Do you feel confident that they’re financially prepared? In this episode of The Green Zone Podcast, co-hosts Jeff Green and Lauren Smith share their top financial tips that they feel young adults need to understand by age 25. Together they discuss: The importance of […]
Tax Surprises Through The 4 Stages of Retirement (Ep. 80)
Are you nearing retirement and worried about navigating the complexities of taxes? Join Jeff Green and Lauren Smith, financial advisors at Green Financial Group, as they tackle the often-overlooked, but crucial, topic of taxes in retirement. While visions of pickleball and leisure may dance in your head, Jeff and Lauren warn that failing to plan […]
Is Your Financial Advisor Showing You The Love? (Ep. 79)
Does your portfolio feel as dusty as an unopened box of chocolates? Do investment meetings only happen when it’s time to “buy, buy, buy”? If your financial advisor’s idea of love is the occasional market update email, it’s time to ask yourself: is this all there is? In this special Valentine’s Day episode of The Green Zone […]
Getting Financially Fit in 2024 (Ep. 78)
Do you feel financially fit? Do you even know what that means? If not, you’re in luck. In this episode of The Green Zone Podcast, hosts Jeff Green and Lauren Smith guide you through the key elements you’ll need to ensure your financial well-being in the coming year. You’ll hear about everything from long-term investments to retirement goals to […]
2023 Year in Review with Green Financial Group (Ep. 77)
In this episode of The Green Zone Podcast, hosts Jeff Green and Lauren Smith take a moment to reflect on Green Financial Group’s progress and key milestones achieved during 2023. Together they discuss: Celebrating GFG’s 15th Anniversary and 1st year in our new office How our team has grown and changed this year, including two […]
The 2023 GFG Holiday Gift Guide (Ep. 76)
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 […]
Boot Campaign: Serving Those Who Serve (Ep. 75)
In this inspirational episode of The Green Zone Podcast, hosts Jeff Green and Lauren Smith sit down with Shelly Kirkland, CEO of Boot Campaign, an organization dedicated to supporting veterans and military families. Shelly, who comes from a family with a strong military background, shares her passion for serving those who have served and discusses […]
The Top Retirement Traps To Avoid (Ep. 74)
The dream of retirement has probably been sitting in the back of your mind for years. You have an idea of what you want it to look like. You’ve saved for it. You’ve talked to financial professionals. And all of that is great… but have you done any research and planning about how to avoid common retirement mistakes? […]
The Pros & Cons of Investing in Cash for the Long-Term (Ep. 73)
When you think about long-term investments, you probably focus on stocks, bonds, real estate, funds, and the like. But what about cash? In this episode of The Green Zone Podcast, hosts Jeff Green and Lauren Smith cover some of the key considerations you should be making if you’re pondering the pros and cons of long-term […]