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What does it take to build a million dollar bank account? The truth is somehow a million dollars became the marker of success. Maybe the better question is, do you need to have a million dollar bank account? I can remember when I was younger saying I’m going to make a million dollars and then stop working and move to a tropical island. The truth is a million dollars today is not what it used to be, but what you can do is start making million-dollar choices with your money today. In this reboot episode, I'm sharing 6 steps you can take right now to start making million-dollar choices.Related EpisodesUse These Two Tricks to Prioritize Your Savings Goal episodeHow to Crockpot Your Savings episodeHow to Build 21st Century Wealth episodeEpisode SponsorsThanks to Issuu. Get started with Issuu today for FREE or if you sign up for a premium account you will get 50% off when you go to ISSUU.com/mymoney.Thanks to Shopify. Shopify is more than a store. Connect with your customers. Drive sales. M…

Did you know that 30% of the population of the world is still unbanked? Meaning, 30% of the world’s population can’t easily get to a bank, let alone deposit a check, take cash out, or use any of the conveniences that help you pay for your life. And, on top of that 93% of bank closures happen in low-income areas. In this episode, I have an important conversation with Briana Marbury. Briana  serves as Executive Director of the Interledger Foundation, which aims to build access to financial pathways around the world. She brings 15 years of non-profit experience and leadership to the role, as well as a passion for promoting financial inclusion for all. She is dedicated to expanding the public’s understanding of how we can use technology’s immense potential to improve lives. You’ll learn what it means to be unbanked, how Briana thinks we can increase access to financial services, what role crypto plays in our society, why financial inclusion is critical for us all, and how her money story …

On this episode of Shannah Shares, Community Q&A, I'm answering a question from Erica:"Hi Shannah! First off I love your podcast. Your podcast has helped me so much. I learn something new every time I tune in. My question is this. I'm 31 years old with a 2-year-old son which I’m the sole provider for. When he was born I bought a term life insurance policy for 20 or 25 years for 10x my salary. I thought I was thoroughly covered as all the financial advice I get says that’s what you should get to make sure your child is taken care of when you’re gone. Two weeks ago my uncle passed away unexpectedly and I’ve been assisting in planning his funeral. My question is this if you have term life insurance and you live past that then essentially you’re no longer covered and now need some other type of burial policy; what type of insurance or burial policy would you recommend? Should I get that in place now because I’m young with no major health issues or can I wait until the policy I have no…

How do you take a career break without going broke? The idea of stopping your career altogether, taking a career sabbatical, and just doing something different for a period of time is a really really awesome idea. As you would imagine, taking a career break involves a fair amount of planning, smart money moves, and figuring out how to re-enter the job market after your break. Katrina McGhee, a career break and sabbatical coach, who took a 20-month sabbatical herself is here to share her secrets to career break success. Katrina is sharing her top tips to transform your relationship with money and create a happier and more fulfilling life. Let this special reboot episode inspire your own career break whether now or in the future.LinksFree Career Break Training with Katrina Katrina's Coaching Website Katrina's Bio Episode SponsorsShopify is more than a store. Connect with your customers. Drive sales. Manage your day-to-day. Go to http://www.shopify.com/mymoney for a FREE fourteen-day tri…

You’ve heard many guests on this show talk about all different ideas when it comes to investing. There are two camps that most of them are in - either day trading or value investing. If you like the idea of living your life, maybe you’re a parent, or you work full-time or run a business and don’t want to be stuck in front of the screen all day, then value investing probably makes sense for you. But what is value investing? That’s a good question that our guest, Kiana Danial, CEO of Invest Diva and an award-winning, internationally recognized personal investing and wealth management expert is here to explain. Kiana is also A five-time author with books including Cryptocurrency Investing For Dummies', and the co-authored 'Million Dollar Moms', which achieved #1 status on Amazon in eight different categories in 2020. You’ll learn what value investing is, how to choose companies to invest in, how to determine your investment tolerance, aka how risky you want to be, and loads of great acti…

If you’ve taken a peek at the interest rate you are earning in your savings account you probably shed a tear or two. It feels like any savings account in this low-interest-rate environment is doomed to earn very little interest. What about crypto savings? They are earning on average 4-12% interest. In this reboot episode, Robert Farrington, the Founder of The College Investor is breaking down everything you need to know about crypto savings accounts - are they hype of the best place for your savings.LinksThe College Investor Crypto Savings article https://thecollegeinvestor.com/34109/top-crypto-savings-accountsFree tools on The College Investor https://thecollegeinvestor.com/resourcesPay Off Your Student Loans & Grow Wealth with Robert Farrington https://bit.ly/2V6LFYYGrow Your Cash While You Pay Off Your Student Loans with Robert Farrington https://bit.ly/3eMi9OXEpisode SponsorsShopify is more than a store. Connect with your customers. Drive sales. Manage your day-to-day. Go to h…

What would the world look like if women had money rights from the start of time? I would imagine a very different world. Women have been pushing their way into equality for years. It was just 1963 when the Equal Pay Act was passed and1974 when the Equal Credit Opportunity Act made it illegal for credit card companies to discriminate against women. If you are a woman listening you know we still have a long way to go, but thanks to these 5 female pioneers our future is brighter. In this episode, in honor of International Women’s Day, I’m highlighting 5 historical women who have changed money and the takeaways you can apply to your life right now.LinksWomen on Money articleHetty GreenMadam C.J. WalkerAbigail AdamsMaggie Lena WalkerStacey CunninghamEpisode SponsorsShopify is more than a store. Connect with your customers. Drive sales. Manage your day-to-day. Go to http://www.shopify.com/mymoney for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.Find ou…

Have you ever thought, if only I knew the secrets to money, life would be so much easier? You're in luck! There are some tricks and just everyday money advice that I think you really need to know. Now, no one really talks about this stuff, and if they do, it’s brushed over because most assume you already know this stuff or that it isn’t important. We aren't going to do that!In this reboot episode, I’m sharing the top 13 money secrets that no one teaches you but you should know so you can be in the know. And, no, you don’t have to keep these a secret anymore.What You'll LearnWhy it's not really about what you earn, but about what you spendThe #1 lesson from buying a new carHow to keep your ego out of money decisionsThe truth about money worriesMy three-step system to money successEpisode SponsorsShopify is more than a store. Connect with your customers. Drive sales. Manage your day-to-day. Go to http://www.shopify.com/mymoney for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify…

Are you ready to learn how to build wealth the simple way? In this episode, David Hegarty, the Founder, and CEO of Playbook, a step-by-step app for building wealth, is here to deliver some serious money gems. He’s throwing out traditional wealth-building wisdom and  instead sharing little-known strategies to help you reach financial freedom by optimizing tax advantages and growing money faster. As David says, The shift comes when you think about wealth building from a post-tax perspective. This is something that most money experts don’t sink their teeth into. But not to worry, keep listening and you’ll learn how you can truly skip the financial plan and build wealth in what David calls a simple, and delightful way.LinksPlaybookPlaybook on TikTokPlaybook on InstagramEpisode SponsorsShopify is more than a store. Connect with your customers. Drive sales. Manage your day-to-day. Go to http://www.shopify.com/mymoney for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suit…

What would it feel like to step into financial awesomeness? Every one of us has this place where things just click, where you feel in control, your money is moving you towards your goals, your relationships, career, mindset, all of the above are just really in the sweet spot. Maybe you’re listening right now because you really want to get to this place that our guest, Paco De Leon calls, financial awesomeness. It’s true that there’s a lot of things out of our control when it comes to our money. Government, interest rates, the cost of gas, etc.  The good news is that there is a lot within our control. Listen to this, Paco says our quality of thinking determines the quality of our decision making, aka, our money mindset is radically as important as the money steps we take. Paco is the Founder of the Hell Yeah Group and author of a book you need on your shelf, Finance For The People. Paco wants you to know that you have unlimited potential to change. She calls it personal power. Paco wan…

There is a lot that is heavy on my heart lately. I want to get real and share what's been on my heart and mind. In this special episode, I'm inviting you in to take a short reset and a deep breathe. We will be back to our regular scheduled episodes next week with some amazing guests. For today, I'm giving you a permission slip to just be human and take this reset with me. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does it take to start making million dollar choices? I’m not quite sure, but somehow a million dollars became the marker of success. The truth is a million dollars today is not what it used to be, but what you can do is start making million-dollar choices with your money. This doesn’t mean a million dollars is going to drop from the sky, but if you put your mind in million-dollar mode, you’ll already be ahead of the game. In this special reboot episode, I'll walk you through the six steps to get you on the million dollar track.What You'll LearnSome sobering stats about the wealth gap6 steps to making million dollar choicesWhy you need to ditch a budget and get a money flow planHow toxic thoughts and relationships might be keeping you from money successThe exact steps you need to start paying off your debtWays to diversify your income, investments, and your thoughtsEpisode SponsorsTry EveryPlate for just $1.79 per meal by going to http://www.everyplate.com and entering code mymone…

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 kiling, 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 a…

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…

I will be the first to admit that Valentine’s Day is most definitely a Hallmark holiday. I’ve spent many a Valentine’s Day myself buried in a box of chocolates at home pretending my cat, Sofi, was my date. But showing someone you love, even just like them, is about more than a day. And let’s be real, dating, wooing, courting, falling in love, whatever you want to call it, it can be expensive. In this episode, Kristin Myers, Editor in Chief of The Balance is here to share the best ways to afford the cost of dating. BTW, in a recent study they did at The Balance, millennials spend on average $69 for first dates, yes, really! Kristin is also sharing how to create a perfect date for a fraction of the price when you should talk about money with your honey and the impacts of inflation on your wallet. Plus, we both get a little personal sharing some of our favorite dating stories. This episode is sure to make your heart swell.LinksThe BalanceInflation is Making Valentine's Day More Expensive…

What does it take to become a seven-figure female entrepreneur? My guess is if you’re listening to this episode you are really intrigued by the idea of looking at your bank account and seeing those seven figures hanging out. I’m with you, that sounds like one happy day. Our guest, Eleanor Beaton, is the founder of a company called SafiMedia, an education & coaching company for women entrepreneurs, host of the Power + Presence + Position podcast, and Eleanor is on a mission to double the number of women entrepreneurs who scale past $1M in revenue by 2030. I like the sounds of that! So how do you get there? In this episode, Eleanor shares how to make the leap from six-figures to the illustrious seven-figures, how to reframe your idea of wealth, and why as women, making money truly is power. The hairs on my arms are still standing up from this conversation. No matter which gender you may identify with, you’re going to learn a lot from our brilliant guest, Elenor Beaton on this powerf…

Learning to tame your money anxiety takes some practice. I’m a big fan of this episode because I will be the first to raise my hand and shout, “I have money anxiety.” Our guest, Emily Rose, is here to enlighten us all on this topic of money anxiety. Emily is a school psychologist, yoga teacher, author of the journal Write it to Right it, and also runs the blog, MissMagnoliaSays.com. As Emily says, we all have anxiety around money, but for each of us, that looks a little different. Our biggest anxieties tend to come from the comparison trap - you know the “shoulds.” We’re all familiar with the “shoulds,” right? I should know how to invest, I should do this with my money, I should have a good credit score or I should own a house right now. It’s completely normal to run through the laundry list of things you should’ve done. In fact, Emily’s overall message is that having anxiety is actually normal. See, we all have anxious thoughts around money and that’s ok. In this episode, Emily helps…

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 …

Taxes are one of those things that we just can’t avoid. And it always feels like tax time comes around awfully fast. Every year you send in more and more questions about all things taxes, so I decided to bring in an expert to answer them all. We recently did an episode all about side hustles and taxes, but in this episode, Enrolled Agent and Certified Financial Milton Rodriguez is back on the show to share his tips on what you need to know to file your taxes this year. In this episode, Milton tackles all of our tax questions including tax changes this year, tax credits you need to know about, how to uncover deductions that will save you money, what to do if you invested in crypto, and how to start planning for tax time.LinksMilton on LinkedInMilton on InstagramEpisode SponsorsFind out how Upstart can lower your monthly debt payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/mymoney. I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting …

In a time when inflation is running wild, rent prices are surging, loads of money have been printed, and the world is changing rapidly, Bitcoin has emerged as a new hard currency that is gaining some serious legitimacy. Experts have said Bitcoin could trade at $1,000,000 by 2030, regardless of where Bitcoin is headed, what I can tell you is that digital currency is certainly something to learn more about. Our guest, Paul McNeal, is a tour de force when it comes to Bitcoin. Paul has been aware of Bitcoin since 2011 and he has methodically followed it daily. Paul pulls together the most relevant news articles, blog posts, videos, podcasts, and social media mentions to create "Crypto Watch' a daily brief sent before 9 AM EST. By the end of this episode, you’ll learn what Bitcoin is, who created it, why are we having wild swings, how much is Bitcoin going to be worth,  and the question you really want to know is, do I need to invest in Bitcoin.LinksThe Crypto Curator Paul on TwitterThe Bi…

In this special reboot 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, 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 get us on the ri…

The average American has 5-7 accounts and that can be a lot to remember, as our guest Brian Hamilton says, it's a cognitive load and creates financial anxiety. However, when it comes to saving money, the secret is to work with what you have and create some healthy savings habits You know how important saving money is but when it comes down to the actual act of saving, it can be a tricky thing to master. Our guest Brian Hamilton, is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at One, a digital challenger bank focused on restoring financial health for middle-class families through innovative credit and savings products. In this episode, he’s sharing how you can automate your savings to take conscious decision-making out of the process, and a few other stellar tips on your way to saving some serious cash this year. By the end of this episode, you’ll get your brain fired up to create healthy savings habits.LinksOneHow to Close Your Traditional Bank Account articleHow Does One Compare to Ot…

In a recent article on CNBC, more than half or 51% of Americans have less than three months' worth of emergency savings. The pandemic has definitely made a mark on savings, and in my opinion, really shown that you need more than 3 months worth of savings in your “all hell broke loose” fund. However, saving more money is often times difficult. What about making more money? In this episode, you'll learn about another idea to create passive income. Rachel Richards, who has been on this show before for her rental real estate empire, has also has built a substantial monthly income from her book sales on Amazon. Even if you don’t profess to be a writer, surely there is something you have to share - a skill, a talent, an idea, etc. Rachel’s here to pull back the curtains and share the behind-the-scenes story of how she built a cash-flowing self-publishing side hustle in just a few years, and how you can do the same.LinksRachel's Passive Income Starter KitMoney Honey bookPassive Income Aggres…

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 episode, I'm sharing 4 steps 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 Retirement smartasset Retirement CalculatorHow to Train Your Brain to Achieve Money Goals episodeEpisode SponsorsA big thanks to our sponsors who made this ep…