Beyond Your Money

Ready to navigate the critical realm of debt, debit, and credit management? Do you know how to recognize their profound influence on your overall financial well-being? In this episode, Mike Dukovich continues the financial literacy conversation by shedding light on the intricate facets of debt, debit, and credit management. From credit reports and scores and some must-know best practices, this conversation serves you as a handy resource to achieve not only a healthy debt-to-income ratio but also

Are your expenses controlling you, or are you controlling your expenses? Budgeting is the first step to achieving financial success and comfortability. In this episode, Mike Dukovich unveils the importance of financial literacy and budgeting for achieving financial success. Mike sheds light on the SMART acronym while detailing the value of tracking and analyzing expenses and ways you can use tools (like budgeting apps or spreadsheets) to create a realistic budget and set financial goals. Mike di

The truth is that not everyone across the United States knows about money, savings, and retirement planning. In fact, the average 65-year-old has yet to save for retirement. Mike Dukovich wants to help change that… This week, Mike explores the importance of financial literacy, budgeting, understanding credit, managing debt, and retirement planning. Mike highlights the lack of financial education in the US while stressing the need for individuals to have the knowledge and skills to make informed

No more hiding behind the couch cushions to escape the tuition talk! It’s time to face the facts, set realistic goals, and find the perfect balance between supporting your child’s dreams while preserving your wealth and sanity, too. This week, Mike Dukovich reveals the truth about paying for college tuition and expenses. Mike unveils everything you need to know about college savings plans (529 plans) while exploring the different aids you can leverage while supporting your child in this new phas

Get ready to kick off the start of season 2 of Beyond Your Money with an in-depth look at the SECURE 2.0 Act (Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Enhancement). In this episode, Mike Dukovich is back to share its ins and outs, which entail a significant update to the retirement savings landscape. The original SECURE bill was signed into law in 2019, and its successor, the SECURE 2.0 Act, was signed into law on December 29, 2022. While there are numerous changes introduced by this bill, Mike

When going through the process of obtaining a mortgage, you likely have a lot of questions. Like, what type of mortgage should you apply for, and at what term? In this episode, Mike Dukovich sits down with Kevin Giza, president of The Giza Group, at Crosscountry Mortgage, LLC as they discuss mortgages. Kevin shares his knowledge of how the process works, what you need to know before beginning the process, and some tips on how to help you become the successful buyer of a home. Kevin discusses: W