On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince·s guest is Dr. Danica Cicmil, a PhD in finance and financial educator, who helps beginners overcome fear of investing through basic education on subjects such as compound interest, and understanding inflation risk. Dani discusses starting your investing journey by taking a ·money snapshot,· using personal goals (travel, buying a home, or building a trust fund for children) to motivate investing without extreme deprivation, and how knowing fundamentals helps consumers evaluate financial advisors. Dani also explains the basics of investing through the use of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), and discusses her financial coaching which focuses on beginners·especially women. Check out Dani work on YouTube and Instagram, links are in the show notes.

Key Topics:

01:06 Compound Interest and Inflation

02:37 Money Snapshot and 20% Rule

03:47 Emergency Fund Then Invest

05:21 Why Investing Matters

07:03 Too Late to Start?

10:27 Start Small and Automate

12:26 Balanced Money Mindset

14:51 50 30 20 Revisited

17:35 Job Security and Divorce

19:19 How Much to Know

24:39 ETFs Explained Simply

29:09 Bonds Costs and Inflation

30:31 Where to Follow Dani

Key Links:

https://www.danicacicmil.com

https://www.youtube.com/@dr.danicacicmil

https://www.instagram.com/dr.danicacicmil/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danica-cicmil-b672882a6/

https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.danica.cicmil

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On this episode, Vince talks with private investigator and cybersecurity expert Robert Siciliano, about some of today·s biggest threats to individuals building wealth. They discuss how AI and deepfakes are making voice and video fraud harder to detect, fueling a surge in high-dollar consumer scams, how emotions, loneliness, and default human trust drive victimization, and the importance of situational awareness and self-knowledge of vulnerabilities. They also discuss reframing security as risk management rather than paranoia, and practical defenses such as using password managers with unique passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, credit freezes, and VPNs on public Wi-Fi. Learn more at protectnowllc.com, and check out Robert's podcast The Security Guy & CIA Spy Podcast, and his book Identity Theft Privacy: Security Protection and Fraud Prevention.

Key Topics:

01:58 AI Deepfakes Threat

03:43 Six Figure Scam Wave

04:53 Spotting the Tells

06:10 Why We Trust

09:17 Situational Awareness

10:46 Security vs Paranoia

14:56 Money Mule Job Scam

17:49 Romance Crypto Traps

19:16 Boomer Wealth Target

20:52 Data Breaches at Scale

22:02 Loneliness Exploited

22:51 Romance Scam Reality

23:17 Why Smart People Fall

24:47 Loneliness Fuels Denial

27:06 Security Like Health

29:29 Passwords Made Simple

30:59 Core Digital Defenses

33:26 Freeze Your Credit

35:04 Layered Protection Tools

36:23 VPNs and Device Updates

38:03 Resources and Wrap Up

Key Links

• https://protectnowllc.com/

• The Security Guy & CIA Spy Podcast

• Identity Theft Privacy: Security Protection and Fraud Prevention

• Robert Siciliano (@robertsiciliano) • Instagram photos and videos

• Robert Siciliano: Cyber Security Speaker & Personal Security Expert (@CyberAwarenessExpertSpeaker) • Facebook

• Robert Siciliano CSP, CSI, CITRMS - YouTube

• Robert Siciliano - #1 Best Selling Author & Cyber Security Speaker | LinkedIn

• Robert Siciliano (@robert_siciliano) | TikTok

• Robert Siciliano (@robertsiciliano) • Threads, Say more

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On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince·s guest is Anil Gupta (AKA ·The Love Doctor·), an author, speaker, and relationship coach, who says many relationship breakdowns·especially around money·stem from lack of authentic communication and emotional safety. Anil shares the story of his 2008 financial collapse, and how his wife·s supportive response changed everything, leading him to build a speaking and media career. They discuss how financial conflict is often miscommunication, the importance of listening and responding (not reacting), and ensuring your partner has input on financial decisions, while also making them feel loved and respected. Anil then shares info on his books, virtual coaching, and resources at meetanil.com, to help develop and polish these skills

01:05 Meet the Love Doctor

02:29 Relationship Expert Mission

04:10 Money Fights and Safety

05:54 Rock Bottom to Breakthrough

09:28 Budget Talks Without Blame

13:55 Support Over Compromise

20:11 Money Stories and Paris

25:50 Build the Communication Muscle

31:22 Books Coaching and Programs

36:35 Final Kindness Challenge

Key Links

• https://meetanil.com/

• https://www.instagram.com/anilgupta_lovedoctor

• https://www.facebook.com/AnilLoveDoc

• https://www.youtube.com/@AnilLoveDoc

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/anilgupta-lovedoctor/

• https://gitnux.org/marriage-happiness-statistics/

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On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince wraps up his conversation with relationship coach Brett Jones. This time around, they talk about money discussions and trust, anxiety and defensive spirals, resentment and repairing connection, and Brett's book and resources. For more on Brett book Samurai Love, resources, and upcoming events, go to the relationshipcode.org,

00:56 Security Scanning vs Fixing

01:50 Why Conversations Differ

03:16 Anxiety and Defensive Spirals

04:52 Presence Over Fixing

10:38 Money Decisions and Trust

16:12 Resentment and Repairing Connection

20:21 Samurai Love Resources

24:35 Final Takeaways and Links

Key Links:

• https://www.relationshipcode.org/

• Samurai Love: Cut Through the Bulls**t In Relationships

• Marie McCrystal Jones | Facebook

• Brett Jones (@brettjonesmoney) • Instagram photos and videos

• Brett P, Jones | Linkedin

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On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince's guest is relationship coach Brett Jones. Brett and Vince discuss relationship skills. and how communication breakdowns—especially around money—can drive conflict and even divorce. Brett shares the story of how his first marriage collapsed, which led him into 30 years of relationship coaching. We also discuss why "love is not enough," how men and women often communicate differently, and how money conversations can trigger safety and security concerns, leading men to shut down when they hear criticism. For more on Brett, his book Samurai Love, resources, and upcoming events, go to the relationshipcode.org

Key Topics:

01:42 Why Relationships Need Skills

02:55 Brett's Story and Divorce Stats

07:47 Money Fights and Divorce Patterns

11:36 Why Men Check Out

14:24 Safety and Money Conversations

18:19 Budget Talk Mistakes Men Make

22:44 Letting your Partner Influence Decisions

Key Links:

• https://www.relationshipcode.org/

• Samurai Love: Cut Through the Bulls**t In Relationships

• Marie McCrystal Jones | Facebook

• Brett Jones (@brettjonesmoney) • Instagram photos and videos

• Brett P, Jones | Linkedin

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On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince talks with Raffi Bilek, a marriage counselor and author of The Couples Communication Handbook:The Skills You Never Learned for the Marriage You Always Wanted. Vince and Ravi discuss why money is a top source of marital conflict and why financial disagreements are often a symptom of deeper issues like anxiety, resentment, or control. Raffi explains his process for helping couples move through conflict by slowing down, taking turns, identifying underlying feelings, practicing empathy, and exploring each partner·s ·money story,· so they can stay connected even without full agreement. Vince and Ravi also discuss how solutions should address both partners· needs (e.g., security vs. autonomy), and why separate finances can sometimes signal a lack of trust. For more on Raffi and The Couples Communication Handbook, go to thecommunicationbook.com

01:05 Money Fights

02:11 Finances and Marital Disagreements

05:04 Money Is A Symptom

08:23 Getting Past Defensiveness

10:26 Money Stories Matter

12:49 From Empathy To Plan

15:46 Control And Trauma

19:15 Teaching The Skill

22:48 Joint Vs Separate Accounts

26:58 Parting Advice And Book

29:24 Where To Find Raffi

30:13 Final Thanks

Key Links

• The Couples Communication Handbook

• BaltimoreTherapyCenter.com

• Raffi Bilek (@the.marriage.mentor) • Instagram photos and videos

• Raffi Bilek | LinkedIn

• Baltimore Therapy Center - YouTube

• Baltimore Therapy Center - Facebook

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On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince wraps up his conversation with Dr. Mark L. Teague, author of A Working Man·s Guide, with a discussion of how even skeptics can apply a rational framework that points toward faith, humility and personal responsibility to solving life·s problems, then tie meaning and purpose to personal finance·treating money as a tool, not an end·using budgets, plans, and discipline rooted in intangibles. Mark also shares resources from A Working Man·s Guide, including the Impact Index and Stress to Success, and his website and social channels. For more, visit aworkingmansguide.com.

00:50 Framework for Nonbelievers

01:30 Faith as Rational Response

02:16 Creation Points to Design

04:20 The Moral Witness Within

05:15 Accident vs Meaningful Universe

06:13 Mimic Values Without Belief

09:55 Humility and Responsibility

13:33 Purpose Anchors Finances

16:40 Money as a Tool Not Goal

19:56 Book Guides and Stress Skills

23:08 Social Links and Keynes Rant

24:47 Closing Thanks and Wrap Up

Key Links

• A Working Man's Guide

• Mark Teague (@DrMarkLTeague) • Facebook, Connect with friends

• Mark Teague (@drmarklteague) • Instagram photos and videos

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On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince·s guest is Dr. Mark Teague, author of A Working Man·s Guide, a value-driven roadmap aimed at helping working-class families thrive in careers, relationships, and finances. Mark shares his background from Texas Panhandle farm life to a doctorate in agricultural economics and a 30-year banking and finance career. From there, the conversation shifts to a discussion of Mark·s ·bedrock principles·, and how a moral foundation and faith relate to financial outcomes, especially through marriage. For more, visit aworkingmansguide.com

02:02 Why Mark Wrote A Working Man's Guide

02:29 Farm Roots to Corporate

04:36 Cutting Through Noise

06:38 Endorsement and Preamble

09:22 Bedrock Principles Begin

09:48 Life Is Problems

11:28 Responsibility and Money

13:33 Working Class Defined

15:32 Wealth and Property Rights

19:06 Keynes and Socialism

22:07 Your Foundation North Star

24:31 Morals Marriage and Wealth

27:26 Faith Stats and Cohorts

29:41 Values Over Divorce

30:29 Marriage Money Math

31:41 Divorce And Bankruptcy

Key Links

• A Working Man's Guide

• Mark Teague (@DrMarkLTeague) • Facebook, Connect with friends

• Mark Teague (@drmarklteague) • Instagram photos and videos

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