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What if you could feel good about saving money? Raise your hand if you are guilty of this…you hit the buy now button without even thinking. I know I certainly am. But what if all those buy-now purchases are moving you further away from your dreams and goals without you consciously being aware of it? In today’s vault episode with money-saving expert Jeanette Pavini, we move from mindless spending to mindful spending and uncover the secret to finding joy in saving money. You'll learn the 3 step strategy to creating a money-saving system you can win with, what's stopping you from finding joy in saving money, sneaky ways to find major savings in your bank account, and so much more.LinksJeanette's websiteThe Joy of $aving bookEpisode SponsorsThanks 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 Apple Card for sponsoring the show. Apply for the Apple Card now in the Wallet app …

What does it take to become an everyday millionaire? If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me how to get to millionaire status, I’d probably be a multi-millionaire by now. Deacon Hayes, former financial advisor, founder of Well Kept Wallet, and author of You Can Retire Early, knows a thing or two about millionaire status. Over the last few years, he’s dedicated himself to becoming debt-free and educates people just like you on how to do the same. Recently, he became so inspired to teach you how to become an everyday millionaire that he wrote a rap song all about it. In this vualt episode, Deacon shares his top tips to help you step into everyday millionaire status, and even gives us a little sneak peek of his song.LinksWell Kept WalletYou Can Retire EarlyEveryday Millionaire SongYou Can Retire Early Podcast EpisodeEpisode SponsorsThanks 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.c…

Women have been largely overlooked in money conversations and you know the stats, we earn less, live longer, and so much more. We definitely get the short end of the equality stick a lot.  So it’s even more important, no, make that critical, that we as women learn how to have fiscal freedom. As our guest, Kimberlee Davis says, “ a lot of women don’t know what the heck is going on with their finances and don’t like to talk about it.” In Kimberlee’s new book, “The Fiscal Feminist”, she shares the must-know money lessons that every woman needs to know and holds her hand through some serious topics like divorce, prenups and postnups, and all those money topics that you’d rather hide from. Her message is that you need to become the CEO of your life. Join us for this inspiring episode that feels like a fun information overload, in the best way possible, and a wild ride with Kimberlee. Let’s get talkin’.LinksThe Fiscal Feminist bookThe Bahnsen GroupKimberlee on LinkedInEpisode SponsorsThanks…

We're featuring one of my favorite vault episodes from 2018 that was a listener favorite. I hope you enjoy it!All personal finance experts can agree on one thing – starting to save early will almost always help you reach your lifestyle goals quicker and with more ease than those who wait longer. When you think about your savings there are two ways you can save – the crockpot style or the microwave style.Inspired by a recent industry article in Financial Planning Magazine, thinking about a crockpot for your savings strategy makes pretty good sense. With any crockpot recipe, the idea is simple. You gather all your ingredients ahead of time, throw them into the crockpot, turn it on low and slow for 6-8 hours, and then you have an almost always perfect meal sure to wow anyone.What You'll LearnWe’ll chat about the crockpot method of savingsWhy a crockpot method might make more sense than microwaving your savingsFocus on saving little by little over time with consistency so whenever you rea…

Have you ever been curious about franchising? There smart ways to invest in a franchise, you just need to know how to find the right one. I’ve been super excited about this episode because, believe it or not, in 875 episodes I’ve never talked about franchising. I have to admit, I had some preconceived notions about franchising, but I’m happy to say that they were blown out of the water after this conversation. For the past 20 years, Kim Daly has been helping people realize their dreams of business ownership through franchising - and I’m not just talking about all those fast food chains you drive by every day. The franchising business goes way deeper and Kim’s job is to help you figure out what franchise aligns with your life goals. This episode is an inspiring story that could help you build wealth and achieve your dreams in a business model that my guess is you might not have explored before. As I always say, everything with money deserves a listen and then you have the info to figur…

The truth is everything in America isn’t always equal, especially when we’re talking about building and passing down generational wealth. The most important lesson that our guest Portia Wood, a generational wealth planning attorney at the Wood Legal Group, LLP shares are that you must get educated to protect yourself and your family and learn how to build generational wealth for future generations. That is one of the most powerful tools you have in your money tool belt. Portia is passionate about teaching everyone about estate planning, especially black and brown communities. Portia shares how you can fight back and work to build true generational wealth, the three legal documents everyone needs, and how something as simple as a house can be one of your best generational wealth-building assets. I hope you’re as fired up after this episode as I am. It’s time we start creating sustainable change for you, me, and everyone listening - we all deserve generational wealth. Let’s get talkin’.…

Debt does impact your mental health in a major way. If you've ever felt stressed out, depressed, or anxious about money know that you are not alone. Debt is one of the #1 reasons for anxiety and depression and has even been described as a heavyweight that is pushing down on you every second of the day. Melanie Lockert, the brains behind the successful blog Dear Debt, and the Mental Health and Wealth podcast, is sharing her story of dealing with debt, depression, and how she paid off over $81,000 in the process.LinksMental Health and Wealth podcastDear DebtEpisode SponsorsThanks 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 the Jordan Harbinger Show for sponsoring this episode. Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring the show. I want you to start living a happier life today. As…

Have you cried about your money lately? As Joe mentioned in the intro, millions of people are crying about their money, you might be one of those. I know I certainly have in the past. With all the content out there about money, it’s so easy to still feel lost at the end of the day. Especially now with talk of a recession and who knows what down the line. Joe Saul-Sehy, host of The Stacking Benjamins Podcast, author of the new book Stacked, and a former financial advisor doesn’t just talk the talk. Joe’s mission is to help you get Stacked, aka how to grow and protect your money in a way that helps you live the life you want to live, and to do so while having some fun. In this episode, Joe shares the steps you need to stack your benjamins, what to think about the current economy, why your attitude about money matters, how to do money without having a nervous breakdown, and so much more.LinksStacked bookThe Stacking Benjamins podcastEpisode SponsorsThanks to Chime for sponsoring the show…

Yes, it is possible to invest in real estate and earn passive income on any income. If you’re active on social media, you may have heard of Rachel Richards and her brand Money Honey. Rachel has been on the show in the past, however, in this episode she's sharing her story about getting started in real estate investing. The truth is Rachel isn’t a trust fund baby and actually never made six figures in a job. She found creative ways to save money and was saving half of her salary to ramp up to her first investment all with less than 20% down. Rachel is a great example of bringing intentionality to your money so you can achieve a money goal. In her 20’s she decided rental real estate was her means to generate passive income and essentially retired in less than 2 years. In her story, I hope you find a bit of yourself and motivation so that you can create your own version of Rachel’s passive income success. In this vault episode, we talk about what it means to have financial freedom, how t…

The question I get asked the most is, "how much money should I save for retirement." In this solo episode, I'm sharing 4 steps to figuring out how much money you save during your working years for retirement. There are endless calculators, blogs, and even podcasts that seek to answer this question. However, figuring out how much you need is a little more complex than completing a simple calculator. It all starts with visioning your future and understanding how much cash you'll need each year. From there, you can walk backwards into a target number that is right for your life. In this solo vualt episode, I'm sharing 4 keys to figuring out how much money you save during your working years for retirement.LinksInvestopedia article, How Much Do I Need to RetireRetirement Income CalculatorNerdWallet article, How Much Should You Save for Retirementsmartasset Retirement CalculatorHow to Train Your Brain to Achieve Money Goals episodeEpisode SponsorsThanks to Chime for sponsoring the show. Get…

Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation with Keisha Blair. If you missed Part 1 we talked all about money trauma and how to heal your relationship with money. Make sure you click the link in the show notes to listen to this episode if you haven’t already. In this episode, we’re walking through the framework to uncover your personal financial identity. Why does this matter you ask? Well, your personal financial identity says a lot about how you think, act, and feel about money which has a direct correlation to your saving and spending patterns. Our guest, Keisha Blair is the author of a book called Holistic Wealth which was just recently updated, and the Founder of the Institute on Holistic Wealth and will share with you how to uncover your personal financial identity and how to use your strengths and weaknesses to your advantage on your wealth-building journey. She’s even got a super interesting quiz you can take to identify what financial identity you are - there are four types Maximal…

What would it feel like to be a financial grownup? I share a bit more in the episode, but I grew up in a family where we openly talked about stock investments, wealth, and growing your money, even from an early age. However, I missed some important lessons around saving money, how to deal with debt, and honestly realistic expectations of how much money you make post-college. I did what you probably did, just figure it all out. However, I know you want more for yourself and for your kids…or future kids. You may recognize Bobbi Rebell’s name from previous episodes. She’s a Certified Financial Planner and is the author of Launching Financial Grownups: Live Your Riches Life By Helping Your (Almost) Adult Kids Become Everyday Money Smart. She’s also a fellow podcaster with her show Money Tips for Financial Grownups. Bobbi is here to share insights from her book on how to launch financial grownups, money lessons you need to know, and how to talk to your parents and kids all about money.Link…

What would it feel like to check some money items off your to-do list and stress less? The summer is my favorite time of the year. My bday is in July and I just love a warm day that stays light out until well past 9 where I live. It’s also smack dab in the middle of the year and a good time to check in on your money so that you can stay on top of things without stressing yourself out. I'm sharing my top 15 to-do items for your summer money checklist in this solo episode.LinksTruebillKeeper TaxHaven LifeLadder Life InsuranceWealthfrontEpisode SponsorsThanks 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 the Jordan Harbinger Show for sponsoring this episode. Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Taking care of your employees is more important than ever. With Gusto, everything you need to hire, pay, manage, and s…

Raise your hand right now if you’ve ever been a victim of identity fraud? I certainly have. In fact, did you know that identity fraud cost Americans $52 billion in 2021 and more than $1,500 in losses per victim? As our guest, John Buzzard, a nationally recognized financial industry fraud and security expert at Javelin Strategy & Research says, “it’s pretty hard to avoid identity fraud, and if you think you have, you better look again.” In this episode, we talk about what to do if you’re a victim of identity fraud, what to do about all those spam emails and texts, why credit freezes might be your best money tool, and a to-do checklist to get you protected for the rest of the year. Alright ETM’ers, let’s start talkin’ money.LinksJavelin Strategy & ResearchJohn Buzzard LinkedInEpisode SponsorsThanks 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 the Jordan Harbinger …

Are you struggling with money trauma? You can have money trauma from relationships, your childhood, your own money beliefs, and even generational money trauma that has been passed down. Our guest, Keisha Blair is the author of a book called Holistic Wealth which was just recently updated, and the Founder of the Institute on Holistic Wealth is here to break down how to uncover, process, and heal from money trauma. Keisha shares her own story of managing money trauma and how to start taking agency over your money story. This is a very powerful episode that will give you chills and maybe even have you tearing up just a little, but I promise these will be tears of release to help you on your money journey. I’m not gonna lie, this one really hits home for me. Grab your tissues and let’s jump into the conversation.LinksHolistic Wealth bookInstitute on Holistic WealthMeet Keisha Episode SponsorsThanks to Chime for sponsoring the show. Get started with Chime today. Applying for a free account…

Are these 5 investing taboos keeping you stuck?In Today's Shannah Shares, Community Q&A reboot episode, I tackle a question from Laquesha: "Hi Shannah. Thanks so much for answering my question. I really want to start investing but I keep getting hung up on all the chatter out there. I can’t figure out if I’m supposed to wait to start investing until I’ve paid off all my debt, or is that not smart to do? Also, it just feels like I need to be an expert at investing to do it well. I know that’s not true, but man, it just feels so hard to figure out investing. I know so many people are making a killing, and I kinda feel bad that I haven’t started at all, know what I mean. You’ve done so many great investing episodes, I’m curious if there’s an episode from the past that you think I should check out. You’re awesome and I so appreciate this show for motivating me. My boyfriend can’t believe I care this much about my money, but I just tell him, yes, yes I do and so should you. Ok, thanks …

The world of investing has largely been monopolized by companies that offer an outdated way of investing. Most investment companies don’t offer community amongst members or any type of education to help you. Enter Eve Halimi and Anam Lakhani, two 25-year-old phenoms who are also the Co-Founders of Alinea. Alinea is an investing community that helps its investors take a look under the hood to meet the people behind the company, aligning their investor’s impact interests and personal values with their investments. Eve and Anam are sharing how to invest in this new era, including why social sharing is so key when it comes to investing. Eve and Anam detail in this episode their journey to creating Alinea and how they are taking on the big boys like Robinhood and other old-school investment firms to provide you a better investing community. That’s right, I said community, and these powerhouse women mean it.  Oh, and BTW, they are seriously smart when it comes to knowing how to invest wisel…

Alright, who has been guilty of a little revenge spending this year? I know I have. That dopamine hit is a real thing when it comes to spending. The truth is, most of us just haven’t felt in control during the pandemic so now you want to spend, spend, spend. However, is that a good thing for our bank accounts, but maybe helps a little with our mental health? As our guest, Dr. Jaime Peters, Assistant Dean and Professor of Accounting, Finance, and Economics at Maryville University says, “if you’ve saved up and you want to buy something great, but the problem is when you start stretching yourself to spend just to feel good again.” In this episode, Jaime shares what revenge spending is, how you can balance spending with achieving your money goals, and what you need to think about if we are headed for a recession this year. Let’s start talkin’ money. LinksDr. Jaime Peters Maryville UniversityJaime Peters LinkedInEpisode SponsorsThanks to Chime for sponsoring the show. Get started with Chim…

In this special vualt episode of Shannah Shares, Community Q&A, I'm sharing how to prioritize your savings goals for the big stuff. Today’s Community question comes from Robbie: "Hi there, Shannah, thanks so much for taking the time to answer my question and for all the great money content. I’m seriously learning so much. I wish I would’ve had this podcast when I was in college. I’m in my mid 30’s now and I just feel like I’m playing catch up all the time. I make good money and between my partner and me around $300K a year. We live in Chicago though and it can be pretty expensive. We’ve got some goals we’re trying to save for - a wedding, a home purchase, and a big honeymoon trip. The problem is that we save money and then we tend to blow it on things that aren’t so important or need it for emergencies or just dump stuff. Can you help us figure out how to prioritize our money goals seeing as we want to save for big stuff? I feel like I could use a little of your tough love to ge…

Does your credit need a bit of an overhaul? You’ve probably heard the term Cash is King, but I think it’s really Credit is King. Those three digits that make up your credit score hold a lot of power in your wealth-building journey. The truth is, It can be really difficult to build credit from scratch or improve a bad credit score. Jim McGinley, CEO of SeedFi, is here to show you how to create the credit score of your dreams and overcome any challenges in your way. In this special vault episode you'll learn, why it's difficult to build credit from scratch, how to avoid costly mistakes, and how finance companies keep you in a cycle of debt. LinksSeedFiSeedFi FacebookSeedFi InstagramJim's LinkedIn Episode SponsorsThanks 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 Open Door Capital for sponsoring the show. Go to https://odcfund.com/ to learn more.Thanks to Shopify for spon…

I’m so excited about these new money 101 episodes. Over the course of the next few months, I’ll be breaking down some topics like how to pay off debt, ways to easily start investing, how to improve your credit score, and so much more. This episode is dedicated to the much-hated and universally loathed budget. As you can tell, I’m not a fan too. That’s because I believe that budgeting was never taught properly to you, so the fact that you hate budgeting isn’t your fault. It’s like a system that was set up to fail, so if you’ve never felt like you could do budgeting correctly or the numbers never work out, not to worry at all. In this episode, I give you permission to ditch your budget and instead learn the power of tracking your cash.LinksBudget Rescue episodeMonarch (great cash tracking too)You Need a BudgetEpisode SponsorsThanks 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.Takin…

In this Shannah Shares episode, I'm tacking a topic that is on everyone's mind lately: are we in a recession and why should I care. I walk you through what a recession is, how it might impact you, and some thoughts on how to get yourself recession ready. LinksForbes Article: What Is a RecessionJaime Peters, Maryville UniversityWSJ Article: Recession ProbabilityEpisode SponsorsThanks 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.Taking care of your employees is more important than ever. With Gusto, everything you need to hire, pay, manage, and support your hardworking team is in one modern solution: Gusto’s people platform. Get 3 months free when you sign up at gusto.com/mymoney.Thanks to My First Million for sponsoring the show. If you're the type of person who's like me and always thinking about new business ideas and startup ideas, start listening today to the My First Million p…

Did you know that there is currently over $25.3 trillion in U.S. home equity and 17+ million residential properties have over 50% in home equity? Maybe you’re one of those millions who don’t know how much home equity you have, whether or not you should tap into it, and then what to use it for if you do. If you’re emphatically saying yes, this episode is for you. Michael Gifford, Founder, and CEO of Splitero, a company that helps you access your home equity is here to share everything about home equity that you never thought to ask. With rising inflation and overall expenses, home equity might serve as a cushion against some of your money woes. LinksSpliteroMichael on LinkedInEpisode SponsorsThanks 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.Taking care of your employees is more important than ever. With Gusto, everything you need to hire, pay, manage, and support your hardworkin…

Ever had one of those late-night online shopping sprees that you just knew you’d regret in the morning? Our inner state of mind is so instrumental in shaping what we do and how we do it, that if we don’t manage our own mind and emotions in a healthy way, it’s almost impossible to make healthy choices. Those are powerful words by our guest, Dr. Cortland Dahl. In this reboot episode, you'll learn how to train your mind to step into financial well-being, aka how to be happy with your money, uncover the power of meditation, and walk away with wisdom to transform your money.Dr. Cortland Dahl is the Chief Contemplative Officer at Healthy Minds Innovations and a Research Scientist at the Center for Healthy Minds ( at the University of Wisconsin-Madison). His current work focuses on studying the psychological and neural mechanisms of different families of meditation practice. He is also a creator and the voice of the free app, Healthy Minds program; a well-being training program that integrat…