On this episode of Get Your Life, hosted by Dr. Carolyn, we welcome Lazarus “Laz” Martin, a financial specialist and advocate for financial education, for an engaging conversation on making your money work for you, planning for retirement, and building lasting financial habits. Together, they walk through practical, everyday steps—from maxing out an employer match to trimming hidden charges—so listeners at any income level can move closer to the life they want. It’s money found and it’s money earned. And so we’re going to put it to work. They live below their means… they track their finances… and they’re always looking to grow their understanding as well. In this episode, we discuss: – Making the most of employer retirement matches – Tracking your bills and cutting wasteful charges – Traditional IRAs, Roth accounts, and CDs explained – Investing strategies for different risk levels – Building financial habits when living paycheck to paycheck – Creating a guaranteed income stream in retirement Don’t miss this insightful conversation and stay tuned for future episodes helping you get your money right and get your life the way you want to live. For more shows, visit: www.cnewstv.com ABOUT US: For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond. Miami’s Community Newspapers offers daily news, online resources, podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed. With topics ranging from local news to community events, Miami’s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area. This family-owned media company publishes more than a dozen neighborhood publications, magazines, special sections on their websites, newsletters, as well as distributing them in print throughout Miami Dade County from Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, South Miami, Kendall, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay and Homestead. Each online publication and print editions provide comprehensive coverage of local news, events, business updates, lifestyle features, and local initiatives within its respective community. Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami’s culture. Whether you’re looking for local Miami news, or podcasts, Miami’s Community Newspapers has you covered. For more information, be sure to check out: https://communitynewspapers.com . If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected] or [email protected] post Get Your Life: Lazarus “Laz” Martin, Financial Specialist | Making Your Money Work for You first appeared on Miami's Community News. ...read more read less