Tag: Financial Decisions
The Hype and the Gap – Investing with Perspective (EP 69)

The Hype and the Gap – Investing with Perspective (EP 69)

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In this episode of WIN: What’s Important Now, we explore the Gartner Hype Cycle—a framework for understanding the lifecycle of new technologies—and its parallels to market trends and investor behavior. Using real-world examples like self-driving cars and 3D printing, we uncover lessons on recognizing hype and identifying sustainable opportunities.

We also examine the “behavior gap” to discuss how emotions often derail smart investing. Tune in for practical tips on navigating market hype, managing emotional decisions, and aligning investments with long-term goals.

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Placed with Purpose: How Layouts Shape Spending and Investing (EP. 67)

Placed with Purpose: How Layouts Shape Spending and Investing (EP. 67)

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In this episode of WIN: What’s Important Now, we dive into the strategic placements that influence our everyday choices—whether in a grocery store, at the zoo, or in our financial portfolios. Have you ever wondered why milk is at the back of the store or why certain animals are placed at key points in the zoo? These decisions are intentional, designed to shape our behaviors, maximize engagement, and increase spending.

Join us as we explore the psychology behind these placements and reveal how businesses use strategic layouts to guide consumer behavior. We’ll then take these insights into the world of finance, drawing parallels between effective product placement and smart investment positioning. From high-demand groceries to high-yield investments, learn how understanding these strategies can empower your financial decisions and help you make better choices.

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Artificial Intelligence Bucket List (Ep. 55)

Artificial Intelligence Bucket List (Ep. 55)

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Are you enjoying the money you’ve worked hard for or are you just saving it? 

This is an important question to ask ourselves at any point in life, as time is a precious commodity that we can never get back. It’s better to live our lives with responsibility while enjoying it. 

So, who can assist us in achieving this?

Join Corey Heimensen on The WIN Podcast as he explores the importance of valuing experiences over accumulating wealth. Corey mentions the potential of AI in personalizing bucket list adventures and emphasizes the importance of personalizing financial planning and preparing for life’s uncertainties.

Corey discusses:

  • The importance of enjoying the money you’ve worked hard for and the experiences it can provide
  • Comparing family vacation AI suggestions for different life stages: from theme parks to sophisticated international getaways
  • The role of a financial advisor in providing personalized guidance and weighing the pros and cons of financial decisions
  • The necessity of balancing spending on experiences with saving for the future and unexpected expenses
  • And more!

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The Clampett Connection (Ep. 35)

The Clampett Connection (Ep. 35)

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Sudden wealth can have a profound impact on our financial decisions and overall well-being, regardless of whether it comes as an inheritance or other unexpected windfall. 

What should we do to properly manage unexpected wealth?

In this episode, Corey Heimensen delves on sudden wealth, specifically inheritance, using the Beverly Hillbillies show as an example and how it can influence financial decisions. He touches on the concept of lifestyle inflation and the importance of seeking professional advice when dealing with sudden wealth.

Corey discusses:

  • The recurring issue of the debt ceiling and how it can cause panic among individuals
  • Inheritance as an example of sudden wealth and how it can affect individuals and their financial decisions
  • Statistics on the average amount of inheritance received and how people spend it
  • How some people are afraid to spend or invest their inheritance and how to approach the situation
  • The concept of lifestyle inflation and how it can affect people’s spending habits
  • How people may spend lavishly on things without considering the consequences
  • The importance of having a professional team of advisors 
  • The importance of setting restrictions/safety nets on investments or inheritance to keep people on the right path, and how professionals can help with this
  • Why having financial literacy in banking, credit cards, and bill payments is essential for long-term success
  • And more!

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FOMO vs. ROMO (AKA Fear of Missing Out Versus Regret of Missing Out) (Ep.12)

FOMO vs. ROMO (AKA Fear of Missing Out Versus Regret of Missing Out) (Ep.12)

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Everyone wants to grab the opportunities that will give them a better tomorrow.

But the truth is that this feeling can cause us to make major and avoidable mistakes.

In this episode, Corey Heimensen explains how our emotions and regrets push us to make bad decisions and why it is necessary to connect emotionally with clients to control their fears.

 Corey Heimensen discusses:

  • How FOMO and ROMO relate to finance
  • How social media and the news control our decisions
  • The importance of seeking help when unsure
  • Physical and emotional consequences of FOMO
  • And more!

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Helping You Get Through The Storm (Ep. 10)

Helping You Get Through The Storm (Ep. 10)

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Let’s face it. We have all witnessed difficult times, uncertainty, and stormy life events.

Learn the tips you need to prepare and get past those in this episode of The WIN Podcast, What’s Important Now with Corey Heimensen!

This week, Corey explains how to financially prepare for these life storms. He reveals the value of building resiliency and adaptability through the process while highlighting the importance of building a good foundation to weather the storm.

Corey discusses:

  • The importance of spotting life events and ways to prepare and plan for them
  • Why you should put your money into buckets
  • Reasons why you shouldn’t be afraid to spend money 
  • The value of making conscious financial decisions for a bright and secure future 
  • And more!

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