The Wealth and Income Podcast

Episode 142 - Crowdsourcing Information

On this episode, Mary Lyons, The Wealth Woman, and Eric Alexander of Benchmark Income Group discuss how we all receive new information and how learning new concepts applies to the world of personal finance. 

Episode 141 - Tax History

On this episode, Mary Lyons, The Wealth Woman, and Eric Alexander of Benchmark Income Group cover the history of income taxes in the United States, discussing how rates and income brackets have changed over time, as well as the implications of those changes. 

Episode 140 - Income and Mindset

On this episode, Mary Lyons, The Wealth Woman, and Eric Alexander of Benchmark Income Group discuss how understanding income from a growth perspective can lead to true and sustainable wealth creation. 

Episode 139 - The Fire Movement

On this episode, Mary Lyons, The Wealth Woman, and Eric Alexander of Benchmark Income Group discuss the inconsistencies of the FIRE Movement and what you should be aware of if you really want to retire early. 

Episode 138 - Buckets vs. Flow

On this episode, Mary Lyons, The Wealth Woman, and Eric Alexander of Benchmark Income Group explain how the way we think about our money can influence how efficient we are with it, ultimately determining how much we are able to spend and then pass along during our lifetimes. 

Episode 137 - Build, Borrow, Die

On this episode, Mary Lyons, The Wealth Woman, and Eric Alexander of Benchmark Income Group discuss how the wealthy view debt differently from the average American.

Episode 136 - Pandemic Fatigue and Personal Finance

On this episode, Mary Lyons, The Wealth Woman, and Eric Alexander of Benchmark Income Group discuss Pandemic Flux Syndrome, highlighting some of the effects of the pandemic on personal finance and career-related decisions.

Episode 135 - Inertia

On this episode, Mary Lyons, The Wealth Woman, and Eric Alexander of Benchmark Income Group discuss the impacts of inertia on propelling you to the life you desire. 

Episode 134 - Health Insurance with KJ Martin

On this episode, Mary Lyons, The Wealth Woman, and Eric Alexander of Benchmark Income Group interview KJ Martin of Your Forever Agency about the ins and outs of health insurance. 

Episode 133 - Efficient Frontiers

On this episode, Mary Lyons, The Wealth Woman, and Eric Alexander of Benchmark Income Group discuss the benefits of having someone actively manage your portfolio versus utilizing index funds.