Financially Intentional

By: Naseema McElroy
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  • Welcome to the FInancially Intentional Podcast with Naseema McElroy! This is a weekly podcast covering all things personal finance for those ready to build wealth but who may not know where to start. We believe that you have all the tools to improve your finances because you and your family deserve it. Our hope is that by listening to this podcast, your circle of influence is enhanced. Let us be the folks you choose to surround yourself with.
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  • Pay Down Debt or Invest - Episode 116
    Mar 13 2025

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    I made a big money mistake, and I want to share what I learned so you don’t have to make the same one. In today's classic episode, I sit down with Dr. Jay to talk about whether you should pay off debt first or invest your money instead. I share my personal story of paying off nearly a million dollars in debt, the choices I made, and what I would do differently today. We also talk about simple money rules, the hidden costs of debt, and how to make the best decision for your situation.

    About our guest
    Jay Zigmont, PhD, MBA, CFP® is the Founder and CEO of Childfree Wealth®, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping Childfree and Permanently Childless people. Childfree Wealth is the first firm dedicated to serving Childfree people.

    Dr. Jay is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Childfree Wealth Specialist, and author of the book “Portraits of Childfree Wealth” and the upcoming book “The Childfree Guide to Life and Money.” Dr Jay is the co-host of the Childfree Wealth podcast. His Ph.D. is in Adult Learning from the University of Connecticut.

    He has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, MarketWatch, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Business Insider, CNBC, and many other publications. In 2023, he was named a “Rising Star” by Financial Planning.

    • Childfree Wealth Website
    • Link to Dr. Jay's new book


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    52 mins
  • Why the Tax System Is Not Built for You and How to Win Anyway - Episode 115
    Mar 6 2025

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    In today's episode, I talk with Dr. Sherry Peel Jackson, a former IRS agent who now helps people keep more of their money. She shares how the wealthy use tax laws to their advantage and how regular people can do the same. We talk about why having a business can save you money, what expenses you can deduct, and how to stop overpaying on taxes. Dr. Jackson also shares her own story of leaving the IRS and starting her own business.

    About our guest
    Dr. Sherry Peel Jackson is a retired Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, and former IRS agent with over 35 years of experience in public, private, and governmental accounting. She is a financial strategist who helps individuals and businesses with IRS audit preparation, wealth creation, debt elimination, and financial literacy. She also conducts training for private companies, non-profits, and churches.

    Dr. Jackson holds a Business Administration degree from the University of Georgia, a Master of Arts in Christian Studies, and a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Education. She is also an author of several books, including How To Escape The Rat Race and How To Stick It To The IRS. Through her educational courses, she teaches entrepreneurship, tax elimination, and financial survival strategies to help people thrive in today's economy.

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    45 mins
  • How To Graduate College Debt-Free With Money In Your Pocket - Episode 114 (Classic Episode)
    Feb 27 2025

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    Today’s classic episode is super important if you’re thinking about college! I chatted with Chris Corinthian, and he shares amazing tips on how to pay for college without taking on student loans. He explains how to find scholarships, apply for free money, and even get paid to go to school! We also talk about how to plan ahead, save money, and make smart choices so college doesn’t become a financial burden.

    About our guest:

    Chris Corinthian has worked for over 15 years in higher education in the areas of financial aid and financial literacy. After working with thousands of students, he realized that there were specific steps that students did to receive multiple scholarships and graduate debt-free.

    Unfortunately, there were also students who did not know this information and dropped out of school because they did not have enough money to complete college. Chris is on a mission to stop the national student loan debt from rising by showing students the blueprint to not only graduate debt-free but also show them how they can have money in the bank when they walk across that stage at graduation.

    Through teaching the principles of financial literacy, he walks high school students and current college students through a three-step framework on how to “find the money, budget the money, and grow the money” to pay for school.

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    Resources mentioned:

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    • Raise.me
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    • Clep exams


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I love watching and listening to Naseema and her guests both on youtube and on audible. I feel like I learn so much.

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