From the Marine Corps to running a coffee company in Indonesia, Troy and Renda Kiper have never backed down from a challenge. They approach each challenge with the same zest for life and true desire to make the world a better place than when t

EP 13: Updates on the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Oct 20th, 2021 30m 42s

Well folks, it's been a busy summer for us but we're back at it. We've been following changes in student loans for several years now and there has been a big update in one critical aspect. The U.S. Department of Education has just announced th

EP 12: Student Loan Repayment

May 31st, 2021 59m 16s

Hello and welcome to Between the Fire and Grind. On today's episode Adrienne and I discuss the complexities of student loans and their repayment. It is a complex topic, one that Adrienne has been helping people through for nearly 15 years. I

EP 11: Financial Freedom

Mar 22nd, 2021 1h 7m

Join us as we talk about tiny houses, off-grid living, frugality, and family with Harrison and Stephanie Escobar. These two crazy hipsters have lived a life many only dream about, and are here to tell their tale. It is two parts inspiration a

EP 10: Aging in Place

Dec 13th, 2020 1h 24m

Join the Clear Insight Team as we talk with CJ Meldahl the Executive Director of People Who Care in Prescott, AZ. We tackle a particularly challenging topic...aging in place. At some point, we will all have to address the unique consideration

EP 09: Preparedness - Plan Early, Assess Often

Sep 21st, 2020 1h 12m

Welcome to Between the Fire and the Grind. On this episode the Clear Insight Financial Planning Team is joined by Bonnie and James Arnold to discuss their preparations and evacuation from the wildfires encroaching on Portland Oregon. Bonnie a

EP 08: Hope Rising

Sep 3rd, 2020 43m 53s

Stories of heroes and heroines over coming great odds are not only found in storybooks. In this episode, we meet a real-life hero. Hope confronted challenges and overcame them in true heroine fashion. Her story is a powerful example for us a

EP 07: 0% Car Loans on New Cars

Aug 4th, 2020 1h 11m

Many car companies are now offering long-term, low or no interest loans. Does this mean we should all jump at the opportunity to buy a new car? Like many things in financial planning...it depends. Join us as we cover some of the major consid

EP 06: Inside the Industry- Mortgage Brokers

Jul 4th, 2020 1h 4m

Mortgages are complex. For most of us, they represent the single most expensive purchase we will make in our lives. Many homebuyers go through the process without a full understanding of the process. On this episode the Clear Insight Financi

EP 05: Untangling the Knot: Choosing a Financial Planner

Jun 18th, 2020 1h 4m

Choosing a financial services professional whether that be a financial planner, a financial coach, or a wealth manager can be a daunting task. Selecting any one of these professionals should be thought of as starting a long-term relationship.

EP 04: Inside the Industry - Auto Insurance

Jun 2nd, 2020 1h 34m

Join us for an in depth discussion of auto insurance with our industry insider Chris. Choosing auto insurance is an important decision for all of us, and it isn't as simple as those advertisements make it seem. Like most aspects of financial

EP 03 - Inside the Insurance Industry (Life Insurance)

May 13th, 2020 1h 32m

Join us today as we discuss the ins and outs of life insurance. We are joined by Chris, a long-time insurance insider, to discuss the aspects of life insurance we should all consider when making the decision between whole and term life insuran

EP 02 - Lock Down...New Zealand Style

May 12th, 2020 57m 54s

In this episode we check-in with Glenda in New Zealand. We cover a lot of topics in the discussion from the COVID lock down to the future financial outlook and everything in between. Come join us as we journey "down under". For more informati

EP 01 - Considerations for Thriving Today

Apr 15th, 2020 32m 11s

Join us today as we talk about some of the personal financial considerations for thriving in the current environment. The current financial situation is certainly chaotic and this chaos can increase the stress and uncertainty about our financi

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