Episodes

Are you ready to get a clue about investing and take charge of your financial future? Before you sink a single dollar into the stock market, you need to know author Susan Laubach’s 7 rules to invest effectively and make your money grow. Susan knows a LOT about investing. She is a former Wall Street stockbroker and financial educator. She’s taught several levels of investment education to students aged 18 to 74. Better Investing Magazine called Laubach’s previous book “the most-well rounded source of basic stock information and education.” In this episode, Susan is sharing learnings from her recent book, Rumpelstiltskin’s Rules for Making Your Farthings Grow. Told through entertaining, colorful retellings of fables and fairy tales you already know by heart, Susan will demystify the world of investing and teach you these powerful 7 rules of investing that will serve as you foundation going forward. When someone as wise as Susan comes on the show, I listen up because she has decades of a…

What would it feel like to create a budget that works for you? Let’s just burst a big bubble here. There isn’t one way to create a budget. You can make your budget look and feel as much like you as you need to. You can use an app or a spreadsheet or a Post-It Note or a good ole’ piece of paper. In this episode, I’m sharing how to create a budget that works for you and helps you get closer to your money goals. Yes, it can be done, and it can be done with ease.LINKSMonarch MoneyYou Need a BudgetFudgetHoneydueFree Budget TemplatesSPONSORSThanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show. Go to ShipStation.com today and sign up with promo code MYMONEY for a FREE 60-day trial.Thanks to Ka’Chava for sponsoring the show. Ka’Chava is offering 10% OFF for a limited time at Kachava.com/mymoney.Thanks to Chime for sponsoring the show. Get started with Chime today. Applying for a free account takes less than 2 minutes. Get started at chime.com/mymoney.Thanks to Shopify for sponsoring the show. Shopify…

If you’ve ever seen a movie, read a book, or listened to a song, you know how important stories are. Stories are what root you in life and give a lot of context to who you are and what you do. On this show, we like to talk about the idea of your money story. Think of your money story as a collection of how you were raised, your views toward money, your beliefs, and all the things that have happened to you related to money. Your money story holds great power over your relationship with money and understanding your story is vital to you being able to live the life you want to live. Our guest, Christina Blacken knows a little something about money stories herself. She’s a public speaker, performer, and founder of The New Quo, a leadership development and inclusion consultancy helping leaders create inclusive cultural and organizational change through narrative intelligence. Christina says, “when you think about money, what are the negative ideas of beliefs that pop up? And when you start…

How good would it feel to take back control of your financial life and stop feeling so financially stressed? I’m hoping your answer is, “pretty awesome, but how do I do that?” According to our guest, Liz Davidson, CEO of Financial Finesse, a leading provider of unbiased financial wellness programs in the country, you have to start by getting financially well. Just like you take care of your mental health, you also need to give your money some TLC beyond spreadsheets and calculators. Believe it or not, just 23 years ago the term financial wellness didn’t exist until Liz coined it and started a revolution of looking at your money from a holistic perspective - for example, instead of isolating one goal that you have, you look at all your goals in terms of the entire vision you have for your money and life. This is what it means to take back control of your financial life. In this episode, Liz is sharing everything from what it means to be financially well and how you can get there, why y…

What would it feel like to drop the shame and guilt around money in your relationship once and for all? This episode is for you if you're ready to cultivate a healthy money relationship with your partner filled with mutual respect and love. On this episode, Manisha Thakor from Money Zen is here to share everything you need to know about getting financially naked with your partner. Manisha is the co-author of two personal finance books for young women in their 20s and 30s: On My Own Two Feet: A Modern Girl’s Guide to Personal Finance and Get Financially Naked: How to Talk Money with Your Honey ). Her financial wisdom has been featured in a wide range of national media outlets including CNN, CNBC, PBS, NPR, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, The TODAY Show, The Dr. Oz Show, Rachael Ray, Barron’s, Money Magazine, Real Simple, Women’s Health, Glamour and many more. You'll learn how to talk about money from a safe and respected place, how to remove the shame and gui…

Is the paycheck worth the pain, that’s the question we’re diving into? Ok, friends, I’ve got a powerful money story to share with you from our guest Jaime Fiore Higgins, author of the new book, Bully Market: My Story of Money and Misogyny at Goldman Sachs in this episode that is going to rock your world. As I talked with Jaime it reminded me of a time in my own career, the only corporate job that I’ve had when I worked for a guy who let’s just say was not a good boss. I lost a part of my soul for that paycheck and told myself I would NEVER do that again. But my story isn’t unique. Maybe you have a story like mine where you struggled with the question, is the paycheck worth the pain? As our guest, Jaime says, “money is a sticky thing. We all need it but we don’t think about the sacrifices we make to earn it.” In this episode, you’ll hear the twists and turns of Jaime’s story, her advice to you if you’re in a similar situation, and the steps you can take to take back your power and see …

I often tell people that I’m allergic to fluorescent lights. It’s, of course, not actually true, but I’ve really only had one W-2 9-5 job in my life and have always been an entrepreneur and freelancer at heart. There are a lot of perks that come with freelancing like the ability to make unlimited money and of course working in your pj’s and grabbing snacks whenever you want. But, there are downsides to freelancing and being an entrepreneur. It’s often hard to get paid after you do your job. Most companies like to really drag out the payment schedule and that can leave you really feeling in pinch. With high inflation, so many freelancers are extra nervous as companies are trying to cut costs. Not to worry, our guest Tony Tran, is the CEO and co-founder of Lumanu, is a platform that democratizes the creator economy by allowing creators and freelancers like you to grow, collaborate, and thrive on their own terms. Tony shares how to get paid as a freelancer or creator, tax changes impacti…

On this episode of Shannah Shares, Community Q&A, I'm answering a question from Rachel:“Hi there Shannah. I feel like you’re a friend but you don’t even know me. I’m a regular listener and I know you’ve featured so many authors on this show who have books. I’m curious what some of your favorites are. I feel like I need to create a bookshelf all about money so I can dig deeper into topics that I’m curious about. Thanks for this show, it’s helped me a lot. Just last year I was able to negotiate a 40% raise after being inspired by one of your guests, Jacqueline Twillie, and so many others that push me to know my worth. I seriously raised a glass to you for the inspiration.”LINKSCareer/NegotiationThe Negotiation Workbook: Don't Leave Money on the Table by Jacqueline TwillieDon’t Leave Money on the Table: The Negotiation Strategies for Women Leaders in Male-Dominated Industries by Jacqueline TwillieNavigating the Career Jungle: A Guide for Young Professionals by Jacqueline TwillieQuit …

It’s time to get our therapy on in this episode. This is probably one of the most important episodes we’ve done because it hits at the heart of what we all feel about money - it’s stressful and causes a great deal of anxiety. There are countless studies that show that money is the #1 cause of stress and anxiety and most of us are left to figure out how to deal with it in a world where talking about money is still a taboo topic. As our guest, psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora, author of a new book called The Anatomy of Anxiety says, anxiety, it’s all in your head, right? Wrong.  Money anxiety is a complex topic with many onion layers and as Ellen says, anxiety often begins first in our bodies. We dive into this complex topic of anxiety and talk about what goes on in your body when you’re anxious, how to make decisions when you’re feeling anxious, tips and techniques to manage your anxiety, and how to figure out what your money anxiety is actually telling us. Are you ready for a little financ…

This special Halloween vault episode of Shannah Shares was inspired by a question from Brian and Tracey. They have friends who recently got a postnuptial agreement and are curious about how they work and if it makes sense for them.As controversial as they might be, if you're thinking about a prenup or a postnup, the first place you should start is getting some education around these hot-button documents. Jennifer Guimond-Quigley is joining us on this episode to demystify what you need to know about prenups, and breaking down the differences between postnups in a fun and an easily digestible way (no crazy lawyer speak here, just a totally educational and enjoyable conversation).LINKSLaw Offices of Jennifer Guimond-Quigley5 Signs You Need a PostnupSPONSORSThanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show. Go to ShipStation.com today and sign up with promo code MYMONEY for a FREE 60-day trial.Thanks to Ka’Chava for sponsoring the show. Ka’Chava is offering 10% OFF for a limited time at Kachav…

Have you ever found yourself on a cold early November morning after waking from a turkey-induced tryptophan coma, standing outside the mall in your pj’s or whatever you can grab at 4:30 in the morning, waiting for a store to open on Black Friday and thinking, “is this really worth it?” I sure have, and although most of us do a majority of shopping online these days, I had a puzzling question that I needed to find an answer to, “is Black Friday dead, or should we really still care about this retail-related made-up shoppers “holiday” the Friday after Thanksgiving?” Our pod friend, resident shopping expert, and accomplished lifestyle journalist and TV commentator, Trae Bodge, is here to answer this question and so many more for this special Black Friday shopping episode to kick off the holidays. We talk about what you can save the most on for Black Friday this year, how to financially survive the holidays with the rise in inflation, and how to cultivate a healthy mindset when all those B…

Did you know that wine wasn’t only just for drinking? Wine can also be a good alternative asset to your portfolio. Anthony Zhang, CEO, and co-founder of a company called Vinovest is our guest on this episode and he’s sharing why wine consistently outperforms other alternative assets. I guarantee you’ll think about wine differently after this episode. You'll lean how to start investing in wine, what you need to know before you invest, what are the downsides of investing in wine, and why wine outperforms other alternative asset classes.LINKSVinovestAnthony on LinkedInHow to Invest in Wine with Just $1000SPONSORSThanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show. Go to ShipStation.com today and sign up with promo code MYMONEY for a FREE 60-day trial.Thanks to Ka’Chava for sponsoring the show. Ka’Chava is offering 10% OFF for a limited time at Kachava.com/mymoney.Thanks to Chime for sponsoring the show. Get started with Chime today. Applying for a free account takes less than 2 minutes. Get sta…

Have you ever wondered, “how do millionaires actually make millions?” Well, the first thing you need to do is focus on making millionaire money moves by cultivating a millionaire mindset and a set of values that help you move closer to that millionaire status. Our guest, Cedric Nash, has been dubbed “Your Millionaire Mentor'' largely because of his dedication to building generational wealth himself and teaching you and me how to do the same. Cedric is a serial entrepreneur and investor who educates, inspires, and motivates wealth-building in the African American Community. He is the founder of The Black Wealth Summit annual event and is the author of two forthcoming books, “Why Should White Guys Have All the Wealth? How You Can Become a Millionaire Starting from the Bottom,” AND “The Millionaire Money Moves Supplemental Investment Guide.” Yep, there’s a reason why this Millionaire Money Mover jokes that he never sleeps. He’s sharing on this episode with you how to build that millionai…

You’ve probably heard the saying, dogs are man’s and woman’s best friend. Well, I can tell you after getting our pup Winnie this year, that is for sure a true statement. We all know dogs are so much more than that, they are true family members. What is also true is that dogs can be an expensive investment. I don’t even want to tell you how much money we’ve already spent on toys and chews alone in the first 6 months of having Winnie, which I am sure all you dog parents can relate to. So I thought it made sense to devote a whole episode to our furry best friends and explore dog ownership, the costs vs. investment. Our guest on this dogolicious episode is Krista Karpowich who owns Wag Out Loud and is the host of the Wag Out Loud pawdcast. The Wag Out Loud pawdcast is a show that helps us pet parents to be the best advocate for your dog’s health and wellness. She’s here to share everything she knows about dogs including how much money to spend on food, what to feed your dog, what kind of …

The end of the year is a great time focus on your money and find ways to save more, spend better and achieve your goals. Our guest, Autumn Lax, is a Certified Financial Planner™ and Wealth Management Specialist℠ with Drucker Wealth Management. In this episode, Autumn is sharing her end of the year money checklist to help you close out 2022 like a pro. We talk about how to create an annual budget planning session, why you might want to harvest some of your tax losses, how to maximize your benefits before the year ends, and what to do to set yourself up money wise for a brand new year. It's time to gear up and get your money in shape before the clock strikes midnight on January 1. LINKSAutumn Lax on LinkedInDrucker WealthSPONSORSThanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show. Go to ShipStation.com today and sign up with promo code MYMONEY for a FREE 60-day trial.Thanks to Ka’Chava for sponsoring the show. Ka’Chava is offering 10% OFF for a limited time at Kachava.com/mymoney.Thanks to Chi…

In this Shannah Shares episode, I'm covering everything you need to know about Health Savings Accounts, aka HSAs. This episode was inspired by six listeners who all wanted to know if they should have an HSA. Also, there are a lot of questions about what exactly is an HSA, how one works, and how can you use it. I'm covering it all, including a conversation with Rida Wong from hsastore.com. LINKS Hsastore.com Health Savings Account 101 SPONSORS Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show. Go to ShipStation.com today and sign up with promo code MYMONEY for a FREE 60-day trial. Thanks to Ka’Chava for sponsoring the show. Ka’Chava is offering 10% OFF for a limited time at Kachava.com/mymoney. Thanks to Chime for sponsoring the show. Get started with Chime today. Applying for a free account takes less than 2 minutes. Get started at chime.com/mymoney. Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring the show. I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your…

President Biden and the U.S. Department of Education made an announcement a few months ago that federal student loans that were eligible could see $10,000 or $20,000 in student loan forgiveness by the end of 2022. You’re probably wondering the same thing…yeah, I need to know all the details. In this super timely episode, I chat with student loan expert, Robert Farrington from The College Investor about all the details you need to know. We cover who is eligible and who is not for forgiveness, how you can find out whether you qualify, the important dates to know, as well as lots of other important student loan details like consolidation and money tips for 2023. Listen to this episode, text this episode to all of your friends ASAP, and get prepared for an interesting few months. Let’s start talkin’. LINKSThe College InvestorStudentaid.govStudent Loan Forgiveness ApplicationSPONSORSThanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show. Go to ShipStation.com today and sign up with promo code MYMON…

In this episode of Shannah Shares, Community Q&A, I'm covering tips to boost your credit score this fall. Our community question comes from Jackie:"Hello, Shannah. I finally worked up enough courage to send in a question. I’d love to know any money tricks in general and how to boost my credit score. I’m really trying to get my money stuff (trying to avoid profanity there but you know what word I want to use) together this fall. My credit has been in the not-so-good place for a while, my fault totally, but I’ve decided I need to wise up and tackle this ASAP. Thank you again for this amazing podcast."LINKSExperianSPONSORSThanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show. Go to ShipStation.com today and sign up with promo code MYMONEY for a FREE 60-day trial.Thanks to Ka’Chava for sponsoring the show. Ka’Chava is offering 10% OFF for a limited time at Kachava.com/mymoney.Thanks to Chime for sponsoring the show. Get started with Chime today. Applying for a free account takes less than 2 mi…

Can you have the best of both worlds - working a job that you love while being a successful real estate investor and building wealth? If you’re Rachel Gainsbrugh the answer is yes. Rachel was facing what so many of us face, huge student loans - I’m talking over $500K, and a passion to figure out a revenue stream that would help her create a life she didn’t need a vacation from. After a lot of research, Rachel found short-term real estate rentals, mainly through Airbnb, and was able to create a 15X revenue stream, which basically changed her life and her family’s. In this episode, we dive into Rachel’s story of success as she shares with you how to find the right properties for short-term rentals, how to avoid some of the biggest mistakes when it comes to real estate investing, and how to work a 9-5 job and still be a successful real estate investor. I hope this episode inspires you to think that if Rachel can do it, you can too. Let’s start talkin’. LINKSRachel's website75 Cities with…

Have you ever sat back and wondered, “what is the actual story of how and why money was created?” In every episode of this pod we’re talking about different ways to better your relationship with money and breaking down all the how-to’s and how not to’s with money. But, let’s take a step back from that if you’ll indulge me, and let’s look at why we even use money in the first place. I think you can certainly agree that money has messed us up - it’s divided us, it causes so much stress and fear, and money also has the power to create change and a lot of other good stuff. It’s a complicated story that our guest, Jacob Goldstein, author of the book Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing, former co-host of NPR’s Planet Money podcast, and host of a new podcast called What’s Your Problem took a deep dive into. Jacob’s new book is a must-read riveting story of money with all its twists and turns. I’m going to let Jacob tell you more, like the story of how Marco Polo uncovered that people we…

I bet you’re tired of hearing about recessions – recession this, recession that, but friends, now is a good time as any to get yourself and your career recession ready. Brandon Renfro, CFP, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Finance and all-around recession expert says the #1 thing to focus on is your career. In this vault episode, you'll learn what is a recession, how a recession impacts your money situation, how to prepare for a recession, and steps to take before a recession hits.LINKSBrandon on LinkedInBrandon on FacebookBrandon's websiteSPONSORSThanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show. Go to ShipStation.com today and sign up with promo code MYMONEY for a FREE 60-day trial.Thanks to Ka’Chava for sponsoring the show. Ka’Chava is offering 10% OFF for a limited time at Kachava.com/mymoney.Thanks to Chime for sponsoring the show. Get started with Chime today. Applying for a free account takes less than 2 minutes. Get started at chime.com/mymoney.Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring the …

Raise your hand if you’ve ever said these words, “I’m broke?” We throw the word broke around almost as much as we do with my least favorite words, “I’m fine.” What does it actually mean to be broke - my guess is a little something different for us all. As our guest, Dr. Melody Wright, founder of Broke on Purpose and Kinly’s Director of Financial Education says, “there’s a difference between being aimlessly broke and broke on purpose.” Broke on purpose is a choice you make proactively to help you pay off debt, buy that house you’ve been saving for, or any other money goal that means something to you. Melody has helped thousands of people stop being Aimlessly Broke, and transform their mindset, behaviors, and practices related to money, and she’s here to help you do that same thing in this thought-provoking episode. I’ll let Melody show you the way. Let’s start talkin’. LINKSMelody's website livebrokeonpurpose.comKinly https://bekinly.com/Melody on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/br…

Have you ever had a goal but just can’t seem to get there? Maybe you doubt your ability or your bank account to get you there. I’ve been fascinated by understanding how you actually achieve goals and move past belief systems that don’t serve you, particularly when it comes to money. I feel like it’s a lifelong process but along the way, you get access to gems that help you speed up the process. Our guest, Hilary DeCesare is an Award-Winning Entrepreneur and author of a new book, “RELAUNCH: Spark Your Heart to Ignite Your Life." Hilary’s got a proprietary 3HQ method that helps you combine your head, heart, and higher self to create new brain patterns and shed those limiting beliefs. You’ll learn how to use Hilary’s 3HQ system to start achieving your goals and in the process better your relationship with money. We dive deep into this one, so let’s start talkin’. LINKSHilary's website therelaunchco.comRELAUNCH! Spark your heart to ignite your life book https://www.therelaunchbook.com/SPO…

I asked over 100 people what their best money advice is that everyone should know about. You'd be shocked to learn that many people shared the exact same tips. Proof that how everyone thinks about money isn't so different after all. In this episode, I'm sharing the top 15 tips that were the most common tips including money hacking tips, mindset tips, and wealth-building tips.LINKS 13 Money Secrets No One Teaches You But You Should KnowSPONSORSThanks to Chime for sponsoring the show. Get started with Chime today. Applying for a free account takes less than 2 minutes. Get started at chime.com/mymoney.Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring the show. I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp by visiting our sponsor at http://www.betterhelp.com/mymoney. Thanks to Shopify for sponsoring the show. Shopify is more than a store. Connect with your customers. Drive sales. Manage your day-to-day. Go to http://www.shopify.com/mym…