Ed and James are joined by real estate mogul, Entrepreneur & best-selling author, Krisstina Wise. Ed, James, and Krisstina discuss the importance of having a healthy mindset when it comes to your finances, as well as understanding when enough is truly enough.

Krisstina shares how a near-death experience forever changed her view of money and inspired her to share her experiences & knowledge with other entrepreneurs. She also explains how others can shift their money mindset to create a more positive life overall, rather than just financially, primarily through the concept of knowing your numbers. All of your numbers.

Ed’s Food for Thought:

Honey Garlic Meatballs

Prep: 5 Min. | Cook: 2 Hours

Servings: 10

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup ketchup

• 1/3 cup honey

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen fully cooked meatballs (about 50)

• Garlic salt & pepper, to taste

For serving: Cooked rice, sliced green onions, sesame seeds

Slow Cooker Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl or the base of a slow cooker, combine the ketchup, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce & garlic. Add meatballs and stir until coated in sauce. Add a pinch of garlic salt and pepper on top if desired.

2. Cook on high 2-3 hours or low 3-4 hours. Turn the slow cooker to warm until ready to serve. Season to taste.

3. Enjoy as an appetizer or serve over rice and top with green onions for a main dish.

Stove top instructions:

1) Combine sauce ingredients in a large pot over medium-low heat.

2) Once combined, stir in the meatballs. Bring to a light simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until heated.

In this two-part episode, we explore some of the key benefits of using structured notes to generate income and growth in your investment portfolio, particularly as you prepare for and enter retirement.

Join us as we delve deeper into the world of structured notes and explore how they can be leveraged to generate income, protect your portfolio, and achieve your financial goals, whether you’re in the accumulation phase or transitioning into retirement.

Growing your portfolio while managing risk is essential throughout your financial life. We introduce structured growth notes as an alternative investment that can help you achieve this goal:

• Provides downside protection to safeguard your portfolio during market downturns

• Offers additional growth potential to help your portfolio keep pace with inflation and achieve your long-term financial objectives

• Structured growth notes can be used to grow and stabilize your investment portfolio over time

In this two-part episode, we explore some of the key benefits of using structured notes to generate income and growth in your investment portfolio, particularly as you prepare for and enter retirement.

Join us as we delve deeper into the world of structured notes and explore how they can be leveraged to generate income, protect your portfolio, and achieve your financial goals, whether you’re in the accumulation phase or transitioning into retirement.

As you transition into retirement, generating a steady income stream from your portfolio becomes crucial. We discuss an alternative investment called structured income notes that offer several advantages:

• Provides a stable income stream to support your retirement lifestyle

• Offers downside market protection, reducing the impact of market volatility on your portfolio

• Many of our clients use structured income notes to add stability and increase yield in their portfolios

In this episode, Ed & James discuss what we can and can’t control relating to the stock market, taxes, social security, and more. You will gain practical information about managing your finances and how to plan for your future.

In this episode of Ed’s Edge, Ed and James discuss the importance of balancing money, time, and health to live a fulfilling life. They draw inspiration from the wisdom of Warren Buffett and the Dalai Lama, highlighting the dangers of sacrificing health for wealth and the importance of living in the present. Ed and James share personal stories and insights to emphasize the need for a balanced approach to money and life.

In this episode, Ed and James are joined by real estate expert, Dave Swanson, a realtor at John Greene with over 20 years of experience. Dave provides a background of the housing market in recent years, discusses what you need to consider before buying a home, and the steps to take when you are ready to purchase a home.You will come away with a well-rounded understanding of the real estate market and actionable insights on making informed decisions that align with your financial plan. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or seasoned homeowner, this episode equips you with the knowledge to navigate the real estate market with confidence.