On today's episode of Great Points, Matt talks about what it's like to work as a Financial Advisor. If you are a college student or young professional considering a career in Financial Planning or Advice, this episode is a must listen. From career path, to skills needed, to compensation, Matt covers a lot of the questions you may ask about the profession.

On today's episode of Great Points, Matt makes an analogy about how the process of merging onto the highway relates to planning for retirement. If getting to cruising speed is the equivalent of a smooth retirement, how would you approach the process of getting there? Are you adequately using the onramp to build momentum while also planning where you want to slot it? Or are you accelerating blindly? While you may "get away with" taking an unorthodox route to merge on the highway or to plan for retirement, following a good process will maximize your chances of success.

On today's episode, Matt takes his inspiration from conversations overheard while at the Barber Shop. The first situation involves whether or not to buy a car. What are the considerations and what does the math say? On the second, Matt reflects on how using just a small amount of your recreation time towards personal finances or earning income could significantly change your trajectory.