MOM-enomics with Booth Parker, CPA

Habits to Achieve Your Goals

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500

New Year’s resolutions don’t work, right? Or could they? Booth dives into how to set and achieve your goals by being specific, making an actionable plan, and above all, by creating new habits. Join Booth as she shares personal stories and practical advice to help you become your best self!

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(00:00) - S3E9 Habits to Achieve Your Goals
(00:15) - Intro
(00:53) - How to set goals
(02:02) - Achieving your goals
(03:05) - The importance of a plan
(04:41) - Your environment matters
(06:40) - Habit tracking
(07:29) - My own story
(10:33) - You can do this!

This podcast is proudly produced by Rooster High Productions.

Thanksgiving Planning Tips

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Booth shares her detailed timeline for hosting a stress-free Thanksgiving! From three weeks out to the big day, she’s got you covered with tips for shopping, prepping, and cooking. Don't forget to download the free planner on her website for recipes, a full menu, and a thorough checklist to ensure your holiday is a hit!

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(00:00) - Thanksgiving Planning Tips
(00:15) - Intro and free Thanksgiving download
(01:42) - Checklist: three weeks out
(04:03) - Two weeks out
(04:39) - One week out
(05:45) - The week of Thanksgiving
(07:29) - The day before Thanksgiving
(08:44) - Enjoying the big day
(12:04) - Final thoughts

This podcast is proudly produced by Rooster High Productions.

Navigating Boundaries with Family and Friends

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Just in time for the holiday season, Booth discusses the skill of setting healthy boundaries. You'll hear how childhood shapes your ability to say “no,” practical tips to set healthy boundaries at work and with family, and learn how to navigate relationships with those who refuse to respect your limits.

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(00:00) - Intro
(01:14) - The origin of people-pleasing
(03:06) - The challenge of a flexible schedule
(05:36) - Setting boundaries at work: two stories
(09:27) - Setting boundaries with your family
(13:12) - Boundaries in the holiday season
(15:19) - What to do when others don't respect your boundaries
(17:28) - Final thoughts

This podcast is proudly produced by Rooster High Productions.

Reclaim Your Day

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Booth dives into the art of time management and teaches you practical ways to reclaim your day, audit your calendar, prioritize tasks, and implement color-coding to streamline your schedule. Perfect for busy moms seeking to balance work, family, and self-care, we'll move you from time overwhelm into time mastery.

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(00:00) - Reclaim Your Day
(00:16) - Intro
(01:09) - Time management for moms
(03:21) - The starting point: a calendar audit
(05:47) - Organize your time in categories
(09:25) - Setting priorities
(11:12) - Categorizing your tasks
(14:18) - Time to make your calendar!
(18:22) - Testing your new calendar
(19:39) - Final thoughts

This podcast is proudly produced by Rooster High Productions.

College Tours: Our Best Tips

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Helping your child find the right college can feel daunting, but learning from others makes the process much easier! Booth describes her journey through the college tour process, sharing the good decisions made as well as the mistakes, and the key lessons that helped her and her son find the right school. Tune in for valuable tips on helping your child choose an environment where they can thrive!

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(00:00) - Intro
(01:58) - What we learned from our first college tours
(03:51) - Our new approach
(07:44) - The key to successful college tours
(10:30) - Final thoughts

This podcast is produced by Rooster High Productions.

College Recruiting Tips For You and Your Student Athlete

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Booth shares top recruiting tips learned from her son's journey to college baseball! She discusses how to find the right schools, get in touch with college coaches, attend the best summer camps, and more. Whatever sport your child is interested in pursuing, these tips are for you. Don't miss these insights to help your athlete succeed!

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(00:00) - College Recruiting Tips For You and Your Student Athlete
(00:15) - Intro
(02:38) - These tips aren't just for "super stars"
(03:29) - Registering with the NCAA and NCSA
(04:55) - Finding the right college
(07:06) - Create a target list of schools
(08:15) - Start emailing coaches
(10:39) - Attend summer sports camps
(11:45) - How much do the camps cost?
(12:20) - How important are grades?
(14:43) - A rigorous course load is important
(15:21) - The portal is changing everything
(17:45) - Final thoughts

This podcast is produced by Rooster High Productions.

Back to School Organizing Tips with Caroline Roberts of The Simplified Island

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Booth chats with Caroline Roberts from The Simplified Island about getting ready for the back-to-school season! Caroline shares insightful tips on creating functional drop zones, managing kitchen clutter, simplifying school lunches, handling kids' sports gear, and establishing realistic routines for your family. Get ready to learn how to organize your home in a practical way that works for you!

Simplified Island on Instagram: @thesimplifiedisland
Visit their website: www.thesimplifiedisland.com

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(00:00) - Intro
(01:30) - Drop zones
(07:17) - A functional and organized kitchen
(09:31) - Dealing with Laundry
(14:22) - Sports gear
(17:38) - School lunches
(23:16) - Homework zones
(25:47) - Setting routines
(28:15) - Creative ideas to make routines fun
(30:55) - Organizing in a way that works for you

This podcast is produced by Rooster High Productions.

Student Loans: What You Need To Know

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Following up on our previous discussion with college admissions counselor Lindsay Phillips, Booth leads you through the different types of student loans, including subsidized and unsubsidized loans, their interest rates, and how interest accrues. If you're navigating loans for higher education and want to be equipped in your decision making, this episode is for you!

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(00:00) - Introduction
(00:52) - Recap of FAFSA and Financial Aid
(02:39) - Understanding Federal Student Loans
(03:48) - Interest Rates and Accrual
(08:43) - Private Student Loans Explained
(12:14) - Summary and Final Tips

This podcast is produced by Rooster High Productions.

All About College Applications with Lindsay Phillips

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

We are back for season three, and diving deep into the college application process with Lindsay Phillips, the College Counseling Mom! Lindsay shares crucial info on financial aid, including the FAFSA, types of scholarships and grants, student loans, and the common application, GPA reporting, essay tips, letters of recommendation, and decision plans. Tune in for invaluable guidance to ensure your college-bound student is set up for success!

Find Lindsay on her website: The College Counseling Mom
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Email her: thecollegecounselingmom@gmail.com

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(00:00) - Introduction
(01:17) - All About FAFSA
(06:57) - The Student Aid Index
(11:11) - Different Types of Financial Aid: Grants, Scholarship, and More
(14:53) - Student Loans: Best to Worst
(16:58) - All About the Common Application
(28:07) - Letters of Recommendation
(30:02) - How to Layer the Application
(32:46) - Strategic Considerations for Test Scores
(37:41) - Different Admission Types
(42:19) - Don't Limit Your Child's Optionsz
(46:06) - Outro

This podcast is produced by Rooster High Productions.

Work-Life Balance for Parents

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 05:30:00 -0400

In the Season 2 finale of our podcast, Booth's teaching us practical strategies for effective time management, household organization, self-care, and setting boundaries between work and family. She dives into the power of time blocking, the importance of meal planning, and how to communicate your availability.

MOM-enomics Season 2 is now wrapped. See you in August for Season 3!

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And the meal planning guide is here: https://www.boothparker.com/how-to-meal-prep

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(00:00) - Intro
(00:55) - What Goes Into Work-Life Balance?
(01:57) - Tools for Time Management
(05:47) - Organize Your Household
(10:06) - Prioritize Caring For Yourself
(13:14) - Boundaries Between Work and Family Time
(16:36) - The Ongoing Balance

This podcast is produced by Rooster High Productions.

Ownership in Small Business

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 20 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

When operating online, what does a small business owner actually own? Social media is a powerful tool, but it can change or be taken away at a moment's notice.

MOM-enomics will go on summer break after our June 3 episode, with plans to return in August.

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(00:00) - Talking About Small Business
(02:14) - What Business Platforms Do You Actually Own?
(05:48) - Direct Sales and Multi-Level Marketing
(07:32) - When They Break Your Funnel
(08:38) - Diversify Your Business
(11:30) - Listen to Booth's other podcast, the Carolina Women's Collective Podcast

This podcast is produced by Rooster High Productions.

Navigating Boundaries with Grandparents

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 06 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400

How do you handle your own parents when the relationships are difficult and they want a relationship with your kids? Speaking from both personal experience and reflection with many other families, Booth walks you through factors to consider when determining what boundaries you need to set with your own folks and your children if they're needed.

MOM-enomics is releasing biweekly for a while.

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(00:00) - Introduction
(02:30) - Navigating the Grandparent Relationship
(04:22) - Disclaimer regarding the word "toxic"
(04:58) - Attempts to Repair Relationships
(08:08) - Markers of Toxic Behavior
(16:31) - Reflecting: Do These Things Affect You?
(17:07) - Healthy Relationships
(19:26) - Outro

This podcast is produced by Rooster High Productions.

Kids and Travel Sports

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Travel sports: good or bad? There are a lot of things to consider and it's not all that simple. On this episode Booth takes her time to consider many of the factors that go into deciding whether or not taking up a travel sport is right for your kid and your family. From finances to attention and time, you'll have a great starting point for considering if travel sports are the right activity for your child!

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(00:00) - Introduction
(00:15) - Everyone's Talking About Travel Sports and Kids
(02:16) - Factors To Consider For Your Family
(04:28) - The Time Investment in Travel Sports
(07:17) - Travel Sports Increase Your Options
(08:39) - Is a Travel Sport Age-Appropriate?
(09:17) - Keeping Up With The Joneses
(11:27) - Our Travel Sports Experience
(15:29) - Managing the Pressure
(18:24) - Outro

This podcast is produced by Rooster High Productions.

Replay: Top 10 Budgeting Tips

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Enjoy this replay of one of our early episode, Top 10 Budgeting Tips. MOM-enomics will be releasing biweekly for now and we invite you to follow The Carolina Women's Collective Podcast, launching April 15 and available whereever you listen to MOM-enomics!

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(00:00) - Replay: Top 10 Budgeting Tips
(00:15) - Introduction: Tips for Family Budgeting
(00:45) - Tip 1: Assess recent spending
(01:34) - Tip 2: Give every dollar a job
(03:05) - Tip 3: Establish priorities
(04:06) - Tip 4: Check your percentages
(05:39) - Tip 5: Communicate with your spouse
(06:22) - Tip 6: Review weekly
(06:50) - Tip 7: Make a meal plan
(07:21) - Tip 8: Plan for non-monthly expenses
(08:17) - Tip 9: Reduce and avoid credit card debt
(08:40) - Tip 10: Create savings goals
(09:33) - Outro

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Stressful Stuff

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Clutter is overwhelming, and Booth knows that from her own experience. She shares the tips she used to take control back that you can use as you try to make your home more peaceful.

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(00:00) - Introduction
(00:14) - We had so much stuff
(01:53) - Storage Unit Stats
(03:39) - Our storage unit days
(07:40) - The mental effects of clutter
(12:05) - How I recovered
(14:28) - Ways to stay clutter free
(18:14) - Just start, it's the hardest part
(22:04) - Outro

This podcast is produced by Rooster High Productions.

Embracing Self-Accountability

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Learning how to be accountable to yourself is a difficult journey, and an extremely rewarding one. Join Booth as she recounts her journey in learning how to be accountable to herself and manage her own time well to accomplish her goals in business and in her personal life.

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(00:00) - Introduction
(00:15) - Embracing Being Accountable To Yourself
(01:38) - Accountability From Parents And Employers
(05:39) - What Happens Without A 40-Hour Job In Your Schedule
(07:23) - Showing Up For Yourself
(09:35) - Productivity Tools That Aid Self-Discipline
(11:30) - Making a Plan For Mornings
(13:40) - You Might Need Accountability
(14:14) - Writing Down Daily Goals
(16:11) - Outro: Hold Yourself Accountable

This podcast is produced by Rooster High Productions.

Measuring Our Kids

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Join Booth as she reflects on the current educational system and its impact on kids' futures. How can embracing individuality and creativity from a young age help children find meaningul work and shape a more fulfilled society? Booth shares her thoughts on the challenges of conformist education and the potential for change in creating better contributors to society and a thriving economy.

Here's the article on Horace Mann that Booth refers to in the episode.

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(00:00) - Introduction
(00:15) - The School Mindset
(02:08) - The state of the American Dream and the Middle Class
(03:34) - Living with purpose and intention
(05:04) - What is the school system teaching us?
(08:13) - Horace Mann
(10:40) - What younger generations prioritize
(13:09) - Outro: What are your thoughts?

This podcast is produced by Rooster High Productions.

Tips for 20 Years of a Happy Marriage

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Booth and her husband are celebrating 20 years of marriage! Learn her tips on communication around family, kids, finances, and laughter that contributed to this milestone in this episode of MOM-enomics.

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(00:00) -
(00:14) - Introduction: Our 20 year anniversary!
(00:50) - Where Our Story Started
(02:15) - Communication is Key!
(03:04) - Planning Your Parenting Together
(04:33) - Communicate Roles in Household Chores
(05:09) - Establish Standards with your Finances
(05:31) - Prioritizing Time Together
(06:37) - Making Time for the Marriage After Kids
(07:52) - Laugh Together
(08:14) - Have Grace
(09:40) - Outro: See You in 20 Years!

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Top Planning Tips

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Are you in control of your week? Mastering your calendar and to-do lists makes a big difference in how much stress you take on each day! Between planning, color coding, time blocking, and other time management tactics, Booth shows you her methods for staying on top things each day.

Use Booth's week-at-a-glance planner!

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(00:00) -
(00:14) - How I Plan: Calendars and Color-Coding
(01:50) - Talking About Meal Planning
(03:10) - Planning for the Week Ahead: Have To, Need To, Want To
(06:55) - Strategies for Effective To-Do Lists
(10:23) - Outro

This podcast is produced by Rooster High Productions.

Say No to People Pleasing

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Are you a people-pleaser? This bad habit can cost you not only your time, but time with your family and other priorities too. Booth covers the causes of this bad habit and covers fives questions you should ask before saying "yes" to a new commitment.

Read Booth's blog post on people pleasing on her website.

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(00:00) - Say No To People Pleasing
(00:15) - Introduction: People Pleasers
(01:21) - Where Do People-Pleasers Come From?
(03:22) - My History with People Pleasing
(06:19) - Attempting to Manage the Consequences of People Pleasing
(07:46) - Five Questions Before I Say "Yes"

This podcast is produced by Rooster High Productions.

Social Media and Kids

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

When parents profit from using their children in their content, what happens next? Booth (who's thankful cell phones weren't around when she was young!) dissects various situations where influencers use their children in their content, from the probably harmless to the definitely hurtful. Using nuance and wisdom from her own experiences she crafts a framework for how to think about how you engage in kid content.

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(00:00) - Social Media and Kids
(02:00) - Dangerous of Posting About Your Children Publicly
(05:25) - When Money is Made From Content of the Child
(06:56) - What Does an Influencer Lifestyle Teach?
(08:54) - Balance and Extremes in Kid Content
(16:04) - Considerations While You Scroll
(18:57) - Engaging Consciously with Social Media
(19:46) - Some Final Thoughts

This podcast is produced by Rooster High Productions.

Family Dinner is Not Disposable

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Life is so busy. What's the true cost of rushing through dinner every week? Booth shares her experience and advice regarding intentional dinner time with your family, talking about the benefits, and ways to make it easy to do.

Find my top 10 simple recipes on the blog!

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(00:00) - Family Dinner is Not Disposable
(00:14) - Introduction
(01:54) - Paper Plates and Regular Plates
(03:46) - Inspired by French Mealtime
(05:52) - Benefits of Intentional Family Dinners
(08:21) - Meal Planning Helps!
(10:56) - Doing The Dishes
(12:26) - I Don't Actually Hate Paper Plates
(13:14) - Outro: Benefits of Intentional Dinnertime
(14:51) - What's Next for MOM-enomics?

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Understanding Your 1099-DIV

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Wondering what that 1099-DIV is that you just received in the mail? As we head into tax season, Booth guides you through what dividends are, how they are taxed, and the difference between ordinary and qualified dividends among other topics.

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(00:00) - Understanding Your 1099-DIV
(00:15) - What is a Dividend?
(02:08) - Ordinary Dividends
(02:47) - Qualified Dividends
(04:14) - Reinvested Dividends

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Whole Life Insurance

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Whole Life Insurance can be a useful tool in specific situations when it comes to estates, but you'll need help navigating each factor around inheritance and the unified credit. Your own CPA, Booth, is here to help and provide educational information about this kind of insurance and how to use it to your advantage.

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(00:00) - Whole Life Insurance
(00:14) - Introduction: Whole Life Insurance
(03:12) - The Unified Credit
(05:22) - Example: Bob
(08:37) - Future Proofing for Legislation
(10:55) - Why Whole Life Insurance is Useful
(12:46) - Outro

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Term Life Insurance

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Learn the basics of what term life insurance is and how it might be useful for you. When you hear it from a Certified Public Accountant, you know it's a solid education!

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(00:00) - Term Life Insurance
(01:56) - Who Needs Term Life Insurance?
(03:16) - How Much Coverage Do I Need?
(05:10) - Coverage for Stay At Home Spouses
(06:23) - Summary

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Using the Savings Goal Tracker

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Planning your savings goals is a crucial step in long-term financial health and stability. Booth walks you through the use of her free templates that empower you to know what your financial future can look like with the right budgeting strategies.

Watch this episode on YouTube.

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(00:00) - Using the Savings Goal Tracker
(00:15) - Introduction to My Savings Template
(00:58) - Understanding the Emergency Fund Template
(03:04) - The College Savings Template
(04:54) - The Retirement Template
(05:53) - Using Financial Tools and Calculators
(10:58) - Prioritizing Debt and Savings
(11:45) - Conclusion and Further Assistance

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Using the Budget Template

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

A budget worksheet is a great tool to start with for organizing your finances, so use the ones Booth made since she's a CPA! In this episode she walks you through how to fill out the templates and evaluate your financial situation.

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(00:00) - Using the Budget Template
(00:15) - Introduction
(01:00) - Budgeting Tools
(03:21) - Reviewing My Template
(05:31) - Evaluate Your Budget Worksheet
(08:01) - Budget Planning for Future Months
(09:47) - Give Every Dollar A Job
(11:17) - Reviewing Each Month
(11:59) - Allocating Your Essential Spending
(15:19) - Next Episode Preview

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Top 10 Budgeting Tips

Booth Parker, CPA — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

The discipline of budgeting can lead to financial peace of mind when applied over time. Booth teaches you ten basics of budgeting that will assist you in releasing yourself from financial stress.

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(00:00) - Top 10 Budgeting Tips
(00:14) - Introduction
(00:44) - Tip #1: Assess Your Recent Spending
(01:32) - Tip #2: Assign Purpose to Every Dollar
(02:51) - Tip #3: Prioritize the Four Walls
(03:37) - Tip #4: Use Category Guidelines
(05:48) - Tip #5: Sync Priorities With Your Spouse
(06:40) - Tip #6: Review Spending Weekly
(07:13) - Tip #7: Meal Plan
(08:13) - Tip #8: Plan for Quarterly and Annual Expenses
(09:01) - Tip #9: Prioritizing Paying Down Credit Card Debt
(09:37) - Tip #10: Create Savings Goals
(10:34) - Outro

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Watching the Case

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

The Supreme Court Case Moore v. United States could mean major changes to tax law, but what is the case about? Booth guides you through the basics of the case and the implications if it passes.

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(00:00) - Watching the Case
(01:09) - Background of the Case
(04:39) - How Are Pass-Through Entities Taxed?
(07:21) - What is a Wealth Tax?

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Christmas Decor Tips & Savings

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Christmas comes every year, and managing your decor can be a hassle. Booth shares her best practices for being both efficient and economical with your holiday decor, from the merit of clear bins to resisting impulse purchases.

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(00:00) - Christmas Decor Tips & Savings
(00:37) - Donate If You Don't Use It
(01:16) - You're Making a List, You're Checking It Twice
(01:47) - Store Your Decor Well
(02:58) - Be Strong In The Face Of Cuteness
(03:32) - Organize Your Storage Well
(04:15) - Pillows Are Cute, Covers Are Economical
(04:52) - Good Storage Can Help With Saving

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Joint Checking Accounts

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

As a CPA and spouse, Booth dives into the dynamics involved in using joint checking accounts, offering a perspective on having both a joint account and personal accounts for each spouse.

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The Four Percent Rule

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Saving for retirement can take large amounts of planning and discipline, but with the right guidance, wisdom and habits it can be straightforward. Booth teaches you the "4% rule" for retirement, and illuminates the variety of factors you need to consider when planning for your retirement years.

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(00:00) - The Four Percent Rule
(00:16) - Introduction: The Four Percent Rule
(01:24) - Retirement Goals, Adjusted For Inflation
(04:41) - Long-Term Planning For Retirement
(06:19) - Strategies to Save While Young
(07:18) - Outro

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Kids and Credit Scores

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Are credit scores useful, and if so how should we prepare our kids for success with them? Booth brings her experience as a mom and certified public accountant to this discussion of the best ways to set yourself and your child up for success with regards to credit scores. Find more educational material and lifestyle tips on boothparker.com!

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(00:00) - Kids And Credit Scores
(00:14) - Putting Your Kids On Your Credit Card
(00:55) - Why Credit Scores Are Important
(01:46) - Good Credit Helps Your Mortgage
(02:34) - Good Credit Helps Your Car Payment
(03:38) - Good Credit Helps You Rent
(05:16) - Summary: Advantages of Your Child Having Good Credit
(06:05) - Benefits For Adults
(07:02) - Conclusion
(07:36) - Outro

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Top 5 Daily Habits

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Back from giving the keynote speech at a conference, Booth guides you through her five most effective daily habits that anyone can implement. Find more productivity and lifestyle advice on boothparker.com!

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(00:00) - Introduction
(00:14) - Keynote Speaker
(00:54) - 1. Make The Bed
(01:33) - 2. Get Eight Hours Of Sleep
(02:18) - 3. Silence Your Phone
(03:16) - 4. Purge the Mail
(04:31) - 5. Clean Your Kitchen Nightly

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Lunch Box Savings

Booth Parker, CPA — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0400

It's back to school and back to packing lunch boxes! Here are some tips for great money savings when grocery shopping for the lunch box!

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Tips to Meal Plan and Prep: https://www.boothparker.com/post/tips-to-meal-plan-and-prep

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Planning a Kitchen Remodel

Booth Parker, CPA — Tue, 09 May 2023 14:00:00 -0400

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What is a 1031 Exchange?

Booth Parker, CPA — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -0400

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Adding your Child to your Credit Card

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400

In this episode we talk about the benefits of adding your child to your credit card account.

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The 40 Year Mortgage

Booth Parker, CPA — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -0400

Is the 40 year mortgage a good thing or a bad thing? You decide!

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Do I need Term or Whole Life Insurance?

Booth Parker, CPA — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0400

In this episode we talk about the different purposes of whole and term life insurance so you can decide which one is right for your family!

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Extending your Taxes

Booth Parker, CPA — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Tax day is right around the corner! What do you do if you don't have all of your paperwork ready to file?

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The Annual Gift Tax Exclusion

Booth Parker, CPA — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0400

On this episode we talk about the amount of money (and assets) you can gift each year, TAX FREE!

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Putting your Child on the Payroll

Booth Parker, CPA — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we discuss putting your child on the payroll of your business! Tax savings for you and tax free income for your child!

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Tax Refunds Aren't Found Money

Booth Parker, CPA — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0500

On this episode we are talking tax refunds and how they are not found money! They are your money!

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The FIRE Movement

Booth Parker, CPA — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we talk about the FIRE movement: the thought process behind it and how it works!

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Top 5 Daily Habits

Booth Parker, CPA — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I outline my top 5 daily habits for living my best life. You can get my full list at the blog post here: https://www.boothparker.com/post/habits-i-live-by plus an additional blog post here: https://www.boothparker.com/post/new-habits-new-life

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Insuring your Teen Driver

Booth Parker, CPA — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we talk about the sticker shock of insuring your teen driver!

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https://www.boothparker.com/post/insuring-your-teen-driver

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https://quotewizard.com/auto-insurance/cost-of-teen-car-insurance
https://www.insurance.com/auto-insurance/life-events/car-insurance-for-young-adults.aspx
https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/insurance/auto-insurance-rates-after-speeding-ticket

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Itemized vs. Standard Deduction

Booth Parker, CPA — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500

In this episode we walk about the difference between the Standard and Itemized Deductions and ways to maximize your deduction for the lowest tax liability.

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Part 3: Paying for College

Booth Parker, CPA — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500

The Series Paying for College continues! This episode takes a look at the different student loan options and their repayment plans.

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Part 2: Paying for College

Booth Parker, CPA — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we look at 529 savings plans. College tuition has increased over 179% in the last 20 years! Creating a college savings plan for you children is essential!

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https://www.boothparker.com/post/part-2-paying-for-college

529 Resources:
https://www.savingforcollege.com/compare-529-plans/

https://www.sec.gov/reportspubs/investor-publications/investorpubsintro529htm.html

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/1/529plan.asp

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Part 1: Paying for College

Booth Parker, CPA — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we begin the series on paying for college. This episode explores common terminology in regards to the cost of college as well as data on actual total costs.

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Top 10 Budgeting Tips

Booth Parker, CPA — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I outline my Top 10 Budgeting Tips! Whether you are just starting to create a budget or your budget just needs to get back on track; these tips can help get you there!

Read the blog: https://www.boothparker.com/post/top-10-budgeting-tips

The Value of Meal Planning Blog: https://www.boothparker.com/post/the-value-of-meal-planning

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The Value of Meal Planning

Booth Parker, CPA — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we look at the value of meal planning and the impacts it can have on a family's budget and financial goals. Plus, we will look at How To get started as well as lots of tips to get your meal planning working for you, your family, and your finances.

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Get the E-book: https://www.boothparker.com/how-to-meal-prep
Tips to Meal Plan and Prep:
https://www.boothparker.com/post/tips-to-meal-plan-and-prep
Tips for Lunch Box Savings:
https://www.boothparker.com/post/sandwich-savings
Sample Dinner Meal Plan:
https://www.boothparker.com/post/back-to-school-meal-plan
The Value of Meal Planning: (see the numbers)
https://www.boothparker.com/post/the-value-of-meal-planning
All information is for educational purposes and is not considered financial advice.

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Welcome Introduction

Booth Parker — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -0500

Welcome to MOM-eonomics! Booth Parker, CPA, wife, and mom talks all things money for moms, families, and small business owners.

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