S2EP2-Roger Bequette-Financial Freedom: Roger Bequette's Guide to Smart Saving!

About this episode

Roger Bequette shares insights on financial literacy and smart saving for families, especially veterans.

Diving headfirst into the world of finance with our guest Roger Bequet, who's as real as they come with a journey that's nothing short of inspiring. Born and raised in St. Louis, Roger's life has been a whirlwind of experiences, from serving 22 years in the U.S. Navy to becoming a CEO and entrepreneur. He’s not just crunching numbers; he’s on a mission to transform financial literacy for families, especially veterans. We explore the common pitfalls when transitioning from military life to managing personal finances and how understanding money can be a game-changer. Roger shares his humorous yet poignant anecdotes about budgeting with sailors who had no idea how to allocate their hard-earned cash. Spoiler alert: golf isn’t free! We delve into Roger's new ebook, which breaks down financial concepts into digestible nuggets that even kids can understand. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill finance book; it’s more like a financial pep talk that arms families with the tools to take control of their financial futures. It's all about using money as a tool, not a burden. Roger emphasizes the importance of teaching children about savings and investment early on, transforming them into savvy…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kristina Heagh-Avritt, Herb Heagh-Avritt

Guest: Roger Bequette

Topics covered

• financial literacy
• saving
• budgeting
• families
• veterans
• children's education

Keywords

• financial freedom
• budgeting tips
• saving for kids
• financial education
• veteran finances
• money management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Navy

Places: St. Louis

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