Welcome back to Finance Fundamentals.  This is the interview series, "The Business of Business." Today's guest is Lisa Landry. Lisa Ann Landry is an attorney admitted to practice in MA and RI serving clients all around the world. Her practice, Landry Law, PLLC (landrylawpractice.com), focuses on trusts & estates, tax, and business law and making these complex areas approachable in a comfortable and educated manner for people. Separately, Lisa Ann provides tax planning and preparation for individuals, businesses, and fiduciaries at Hastings & Landry CPA PC. Follow Lisa and Landry L ..read more

Welcome back to Finance Fundamentals.  Every Thursday I release an interview. This is "The Business of Business." Today's guests are Alex Smereczniak and Dan Daquisto. Alex Smereczniak is the co-founder and CEO of Charlotte-based startups, 2ULaundry & LaundroLab, which Alex launched with co-founder, Dan D'Aquisto in January of 2016. Alex earned a BS in Finance from Wake Forest University and successfully ran and sold another laundry business prior to moving to Charlotte and joining EY as a financial services consultant. Dan Daquisto is the co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of Charlo ..read more

Welcome back to Finance Fundamentals.  Every Thursday I release an interview. This is "The Business of Business."  Today's guest is Franchon Francees, who is the founder of Healing Your Almond, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Trauma Practitioner and Trainer. She founded Healing Your Almond, a Wilmington, NC-based consulting group, in 2019, utilizing her expertise in both trauma and emotional intelligence to help companies address employee stress and team efficiency.   Known for her authentic leadership and engaging presentations, Franchon di ..read more

Welcome back to Finance Fundamentals.  Every Thursday I release an interview. This is "The Business of Business." Today's guest is Alex Howell.  A South Carolina native, Alex relocated to Charlottesville, Virginia after completing both his undergraduate and graduate degrees at Boston College, where he also was a starter on the football team. Alex received his BS in Marketing & Finance prior to receiving his graduate degree in Finance (MSF). He understands how complex financial issues can affect the pursuit of your personal and professional goals. Utilizing his background and ..read more

Welcome back to Finance Fundamentals.  Every Thursday I release an interview. This is "The Business of Business."  Today's guest is Parker Sanderson.  Parker Sanderson was born and raised in Aroostook County, Maine, often called "The County" by those who know it. Parker enjoys helping his community as well as providing financial services to his clients. Outside of the office, Parker likes to remain active by playing golf in the summer months and spending time with his family and fiancé.  Parker was a duel sport athlete at the University of Southern Maine where he played hoc ..read more

After our finances are in order, it is time to protect ourselves. We need to protect our wealth, our assets, and prepare for the unknown. This is where insurance comes in. But what kinds of insurance do you need? Health, life, auto, dental, pet, homeowners, renters, fire, flood, the list goes on. Listen in this week as we break down the insurance industry and provide some insights on the variety that are out there. Special shoutout to listener Eden P. at Husson University for sending in the idea for this episode. We appreciate the support. I love feedback, comments, and questions and will be i ..read more

When we set our sights on our dream college, student loans are something we so quickly agree to, but 17 and 18 year old "adults" don't understand the debt they are taking on or the ramifications of living out of their means. Maybe you have debt and it is too late. Let's chat about some tools and strategies you can utilize to better understand your student loans and pay them off more quickly, as well as some history behind where student loans originated and the crisis it has created in the United States. If you need some student loan payoff calculators, I like:  https://www.nerdwallet.com ..read more

Welcome back to Finance Fundamentals. This is a new take on the series. Every Thursday I will be releasing an interview. This is "The Business of Business."  My first guest is a fellow Maine native who's grown an idea into an empire, and I am incredibly excited to share this interview with all of you. Check out Food Truck Rehab on Sunday evenings at 11PM EST/8PM PST to see the cousins in action as they save and rehabilitate food truck businesses across the country.  Jim's Bio: Cape Elizabeth, Maine native Jim Tselikis is the co-founder of Cousins Maine Lobster, a startup food truck b ..read more

The war in Ukraine is happening in front of our eyes. Get the details of the real reasons behind the war, the impacts to both Russia and Ukraine, and the global impacts to be felt for years to come.  Consider supporting a cause or donating to a charity that is focused on the wellbeing of Ukrainians caught in the conflict.  Please consider sharing this show with a friend or colleague.  Follow and contact me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email, and more: linktr.ee/FinanceFundamentalsPodcast   The show is written and edited by me. I work hard to ensure these episodes s ..read more

As we buy homes we secure mortgages. You shop around and try to get the best rate, but do you truly understand the basis of the mortgage? Have you heard about amortization, escrow, PMI? Listen in to learn more about your mortgage and to understand the   If you need an LTV calculator, check out this one: Loan-to-Value Calculator If you need a Mortgage Payoff Calculator (with extra payments), check out this one: https://www.bankrate.com/calculators/home-equity/additional-mortgage-payment-calculator.aspx  If you want to better understand amortization and your mortgage, check out th ..read more