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Imagine

In this video, Russell talks about the radical changes these times of crisis will inevitably cause, and also encourages everyone to contemplate the words of Jordan Peterson to find out what permanent changes they would personally like to make in their own lives.

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The Current Market

In this video, Russell Rivera addresses many common concerns that investors are having about the volatility of the current market, and what the long-term costs this economic crash may have in the future.

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Personal Finance and Smart Spending

In this video, Russell Rivera, the Founder and President of Voice Wealth Management, talks about how easily and often we engage in “frustration buying,” and ways you can avoid spending money that you don’t have to.

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It All Starts With a Budget

When people think of budgeting, some might think of putting your cash in envelopes or glass jars to make sure you don’t spend too much on any one area of your life, but budgeting is much more than that. In Russell’s latest video, It All Starts With a Budget, he talks about the important aspects of budgeting and poses some questions you may not have thought about.

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Building Our Portfolios

When it comes to how we build our portfolios, we've studied the academic research and come to believe a few things about investing. A portfolio should be broad-based and global. When it comes to stocks, we want you to own as many securities in the market as possible, but we want to tilt towards certain characteristics that we think and we have found make for better returns over time.

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The Financial Planning Process - Part 2

Do you know what are the basics that most people have in their financial plan in some form? While there can be a lot of moving parts, it doesn’t have to be complicated. Listen as Russell covers the general elements of a financial plan and what goes into each part.

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The Financial Planning Process - Part 1

The financial planning process is about organizing your financial life today and then making plans for your financial life in the future. Listen as Russell Rivera talks about how this process works and how to make the most of your planning today for your future.

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What is Financial Planning?

Financial planning can sometimes feel like an overwhelming process, but it doesn’t have to be. Listen as Russell Rivera talks about the basics of financial planning and how important it is to find a financial planner that will help you through this highly personalized process.

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Why I Do What I Do

In this video, Russell Rivera, Founder and President of Voice Wealth Management, shares his personal story of how he became the founder of his own company, and why he has a dedicated passion for helping his clients reach the financial security they strive for.

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The Coming Crash: How to Be Sure You’re Prepared for a Possible Recession

The last official recession in the United States ended in 2009. Regardless of age, we all remember it. Whether you call it “The Financial Crisis” or “The Great Recession,” it has left an indelible mark on how we view our economy of the last decade. It has scarred how many think about the world of economics and finance, leaving us wondering when the next shoe will drop.

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