Episode 2

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16th Sep 2020

Episode #2 - Laying the Foundation: Part 2

"You have to take a step back, focus on what you can control and what you can control is your own household, and what you do there.” - Mike Zung, CFP® of Java Wealth Planning

In episode 2, this is Part 2 of the Laying the Foundation series to kick off Personal Financial from the Hill-Top. 

Mike Zung, CFP®, from Java Wealth Planning, and I discuss why getting out of debt is crucial to your building wealth and a foundational principle for building your personal financial plan. We share first hand experiences, how to do it, and even have a little fun along the way.

The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender. - Proverbs 22:7

Resources:

Car Depreciation,

The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley,

The Next Millionaire Next Door by Sarah Stanley Fallaw,

7 characteristics that most “Millionaires” exhibit,

FICO Score,

Northwestern University Study on Debt Payment Method,

Debt Avalanche,

Debt Snowball,

Debt Snowball Worksheet,

US Debt Clock,

Our Debt Free Scream!,

I Turn My Camera On - Spoon,

Sexy and I Know It - LMFAO

Mike Zung, CFP® - Java Wealth Planning: 

Website,

YouTube,

Blog,

Facebook,

Twitter,

Instagram,

LinkedIn,

XY Planning Network (XYPN),

NAPFA

Kyle Hill, CFP® - Hill-Top Financial Planning, LLC

Website,

XY Planning Network (XYPN),

NAPFA,

LinkedIn,

CFP Board


*This podcast uses sounds from freesound: Dry Transition by Electroviolence , Metal Door Slam Shut by ecfike

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About the Podcast

Personal Finance from the Hill-Top
Smart, Practical Personal Finance for Every Stage of Life
There are plenty of retirement podcasts out there, but what about the financial challenges facing families, professionals, and retirees navigating life today? Personal Finance from the Hill-Top (PFFTHT) brings you real, straightforward conversations about money—without the confusing industry jargon.

Hosted by Kyle Hill, CFP®, owner of Hill-Top Financial Planning, LLC, this podcast dives into the financial topics that actually matter to you:
✅ How to build wealth while raising a family
✅ Saving for college and retirement at the same time
✅ Smart tax strategies for high earners and retirees
✅ Investing, insurance, and making confident financial decisions
✅ Avoiding common money mistakes and planning for the future

You’ll hear expert interviews, real-world financial tips, and practical advice you can actually use—whether you’re in your 30s juggling career and kids, in your 50s preparing for retirement, or somewhere in between.

💡 Join us as we break down personal finance in a way that’s fun, engaging, and built for real life.

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About your host

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Kyle Hill, CFP®

Kyle is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and owner of Hill-Top Financial Planning, LLC, an independent financial planning firm that he started to help younger adults develop financial confidence and create a path to financial independence. He provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services. With his subscription model (think Netflix for your finances) he's able to bring objective, Fee-Only advice to an underserved population, Younger Adults. He lives in Kansas City, MO with his wife, two boys, and two bassador dogs (Bubba & Charlie Gibson... yep, after the former news anchor!).