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If you're an entrepreneur or a side hustler, you need to know a few tax saving secrets that could save you thousands of dollars. Our guest, Carter Cofield, is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs save money on taxes. He's spent years learning the best tax savings strategies so that he can teach them to entrepreneurs and business owners everywhere. He’s also the owner of Cofield’s Concepts which is a financial literacy website teaching people how to make more money, pay fewer taxes, and be their own boss! In this episode, we’re talking about how to maximize deductions including a few you might not know about when you should incorporate your business or side hustle, and how to best prepare yourself for tax season.LinksTax-Free Living E-bookBest Tax-Hacks for 2022 MasterclassSchedule a tax consultationCarter on InstagramEpisode SponsorsA big thanks to all our sponsors who make this episode possible:Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly debt …

Welcome back to another episode of Shannah Shares, Community Q&A where I tackle your listener questions. Today’s question comes from Reisha. “Hi Shannah. Thank you for taking the time to listen to my question. I really want to make 2022 better than the years prior. I’ve had a lot of anxiety and stress around money and just started realizing it after listening to your podcast. I always wondered why I would get so stressed out when I looked at my bank account, or when my credit card balance wasn’t decreasing so much, but then I would go and spend more money and get even more anxiety. It’s crazy to me that we do those sorts of things as humans. I do have a good job and make what most might consider a good income. But, things fall apart for me every month. I always think I will end up with more money left, which I don’t. I always think that I will just wake up one day and suddenly not be so stressed or anxious about money or my future, but I don’t. I heard you say in one episode a yea…

If you’re anything like me, you would love to know how to accelerate your path to prosperity. Now, that word means something different for all of us. Maybe prosperity is a dollar amount, or being able to have time and freedom in your day, maybe it’s becoming debt-free, or having a certain amount of money in your investment accounts. No matter what prosperity means to you, you need a roadmap to get there. Our guest, Louis Llanes is the founder of Wealthnet Investments, LLC and the author of a new book called Financial Freedom Blueprint. Louis also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designations, an MBA from the University of Denver, and a BS in Finance from the University of Colorado - aka, he knows his stuff. In this episode, Louis shares the 7 seven steps to mapping your financial future to help you secure financial independence.LinksFinancial Freedom Blueprint bookWealthnet Investments, LLCEpisode SponsorsA big thanks to all our sponsor…

If you are in search of becoming financially free, you need to know these 5 principles of personal finance. Our guest on this episode, Curtis May, is the creator and owner of Practical Wealth Advisors and the host of The Practical Wealth Show Podcast. Curtis has been planning for individuals for more than 35 years, and he is passionate about helping his clients save money and live the very best life they can right now. In this episode, which by the way, you will need to listen to more than once to let all of Curtis’ tips and ideas really sink in, he is sharing his 5 principles of personal finance, the secret to truly achieving financial freedom, and 3 rules of investing that he thinks everyone needs to learn. Buckle your seatbelt, this episode is packed with gems.LinksPractical Wealth AdvisorsThe Practical Wealth Show PodcastEpisode SponsorsA big thanks to our sponsors who make this podcast possible:Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly debt payments today when you go to UPSTART…

While it might not seem like a likely connection, your health is in fact directly tied to your ability to earn an income and create wealth. Our guest, Ras Asan, is the author of a new book, Heal Thy Hustle, which is a wellness guide for go-getters. If you’re a go-getter you know that cultivating healthy routines can be difficult. In this episode, Ras shares some eye-opening facts about the powerful money and wellness connection, the 4-step method to better health and wealth: recipes, routines, remedies, and revelations, and simple cost-effective tricks you can do today to start cultivating a healthy body and mind.LinksHeal Thy Hustle bookAbout RasRas on InstagramEpisode SponsorsA big thanks to all our sponsors who make this episode possible:Find 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 our sponsor at http://www.betterhelp…

Welcome back to another episode of Shannah Shares, community Q&A. In this episode, I’m tackling a question from a MMP listener, Susanna. “Hi there, Shannah. I’ve been listening to the show for a while now and finally got up enough nerve to ask a question. I’m new at a company and looking all over the workplace benefit options has my head spinning. I don’t know how to place any value on what I’m being offered, or really, what to pick. I’m also really thinking about money lessons from the pandemic and how that shapes my benefits - like hello mental health benefits. Also,  I know I just started working for this company but I’m also considering making a big life change and start building my own business. Of course, if I do that, I loose out on all the juicy benefits…but again, I don’t even really know if those are of value. Ok, so you see, I’m lost here. I’d love to hear any tips from you or experts who can help guide me in valuing all of this and thinking about takeaways from the pan…

Are you ready to get out of debt? If you’ve ever tried it you know it’s tricky. You have to work on your relationship with money, be willing to change habits, and look at your money in a whole new light. Our guest, Erin Skye Kelly wrote her new book, Get the Hell Out of Debt, rooted in her story of getting out of over $2.1 million dollars in debt. Her book and this episode is a judgment-free zone jam-packed with tips to revolutionize your relationship with money and come up with a plan to get rid of your debt. You’ll learn how getting out of debt will open up opportunities to build wealth beyond what you can imagine, more about Erin’s personal debt-free journey, and small steps you can start taking today. LinksGet the Hell Out of Debt bookErin's websiteErin on InstagramEpisode SponsorsA big thanks to our sponsors who make this show possible.Find 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 toda…

It's that time of year again to set your money intentions for 2022. What do you want 2022 to look like? Do you have specific goals you want to achieve, and if so, why do they matter to you? Unlike resolutions, intentions are all about progress, rather than pass or fail. It’s time to set some money intentions for the year that you can achieve, that will change your life, and that will have you looking back at 2022 in awe of all the amazing things you’ve done. I'm walking you through my process of creating money intentions to jumpstart the new year off right in this special end of the year episode. Episode Sponsors I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at http://www.betterhelp.com/mymoney. FOLLOW & SHARE Leave us a 5-star review. Head to this link and let us know why you love the show. Reviews help us continue to grow and bring on more amazing guests. Thank you in advance! http://bit.ly/mi…

There were so many money lessons form 2021. Everything from the power of cash flow, to understanding economics, from how to move from budgeting to cash tracking, to understanding the emotional side of money. In this special episode, I'm sharing some of my best money lessons from this past year as well as all the guests that have graced this show. I hope you find some inspiration in these lessons. Here's to another great year. Episode Sponsors I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at http://www.betterhelp.com/mymoney.  Join the fastest growing venture capital investment community and invest in IntellAct at http://www.ourcrowd.com/mymoney . FOLLOW & SHARE Leave us a 5-star review. Head to this link and let us know why you love the show. Reviews help us continue to grow and bring on more amazing guests. Thank you in advance! http://bit.ly/millennial-money. Love this episode? Share it with a…

Learning how to invest in stocks requires one rule - that you throw out the old rules and learn the new way to build wealth. Our guest, Joe Percoco, and his business partner, Clay Gardner, were frustrated that millennials only had two options for investing: buying and selling stocks themselves or investing in a market-weighted index. So they decided to create a third option. Joe is the co-founder and co-CEO of Titan, a fintech startup whose aim is to become this century’s answer to Fidelity Investments. With 500% growth in the last 12 months, 30,000+ users, nearly 1 billion in assets under management and a recent valuation of $450 Million - backed by investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Kevin Durant, Odell Beckham Jr. and Will Smith - it’s safe to say that Titan is well on its way to ushering in a new capital order. In this episode, you'll learn how to make money according to Joe, the new rules to investing, how to align your investing choices with your ethics, and so much more. …

I’m going to keep this simple. Money doesn’t always have to be used for expensive purchases or saved to pay off emotionally charged debt like student loans. Sometimes, money can be used for simple, easy to accomplish money steps. In this special reboot episode, I'm sharing 8 small and affordable money steps you can take right now and explaining why small steps can make a big difference with your money and goals. Episode Sponsors A big thanks to our sponsors who make this podcast possible. Join the fastest growing venture capital investment community and invest in IntellAct at http://www.ourcrowd.com/mymoney . Start investing with as little as $1 and get a free slice of stock up to $50 when you join Public.com today. Visit http://www.public.com/MMPOD to download the app and sign up using code MMPOD. I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at http://www.betterhelp.com/mymoney. FOLLOW & SH…

What is the secret recipe to living a profitable life? A life that is about more than just the amount of money you make. In this episode, entrepreneur and author of the new book Life Profitability, Adii Pienaar, shares with you why you need to create what he calls a life portfolio. Adii’s personal journey enabled him to discover a rich, fulfilling life that coincides with a sustainable strategy for success in all areas of life. In this special reboot episode, you'll discover ways to create a profitable life, what a life portfolio is and why you need one, and powerful ways to understand your impact int he world. LinksLife Profitability bookAdii's websiteThe Values Factor book Episode Sponsors A big thanks to our sponsors who make this podcast possible. Join the fastest growing venture capital investment community and invest in IntellAct at http://www.ourcrowd.com/mymoney . I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by vis…

To achieve success with your money, you must learn how to master your money mindset. You definitely need to know what to do with your money but your relationship with money is paramount. I thought it might be fun to wrap up the month doing a little mashup of some of the most impactful ideas to remind you that mastering your mindset is well within your reach. Not to mention, the benefits of doing so will be felt in every area of your life from your relationships, to your career, your relationship with yourself and of course your money situation. In this special reboot episode, you'll learn how to create holistic wealth with Keisha Blair, how to make your money happy with Ken Honda, and learn how to overcome life's setbacks with Michaela Renee Johnson, and so much more. LinksMake Your Money Happy with Ken HondaTurn Your Stumbling Blocks Into Stepping Stones with Michaela Renee JohnsonHow to Create Holistic Wealth with Keisha Blair Episode Sponsors A big thanks to all our sponsor…

This episode of Shannah Shares was inspired by a listener question from Selena: "Hi, Shannah and everyone at Millennial Money. I was so excited to find your podcast last year in the midst of a very tough money year and really a tough year all around. I was feeling super down about my money and not being able to hit my goals. I just want to first say that you helped me get rid of some stress, sleep better, and hit my goal of fully funding my Roth IRA in 2020. This year, I wanted to go deeper, start stock investing, pay off some debt and get more of a money vision together, and I was like, let me see what my girl Shannah has to say. I’m so happy to report that I’ve checked all of those off my list even without making any additional money. Seriously, when you say we can do it, you actually mean it. I tell all my friends about this show. Ok, my question. I’m hearing a lot about inflation and the holidays and I don’t totally understand why I should care. I’m in my early 40’s and have hear…

It's time to learn how to start investing in Cryptocurrnecy, Bitcoin, Altcoins, and NFTs. No longer a passing fad, crypto is here to stay. Before you start investing all your money, you'll want to listen to this second part of our episode series on cryptocurrency. On today's reboot episode, crypto expert and the hostess of the Crypt Keepers’ Club, Kendy, is here to break down what you need to know to start investing in crypto with a bit of strategy, including how much you should invest and what are the tax consequences of investing. LinksCryptkeepers.clubHow to pick an exchangeGithub code repositoryCan Crypto and Bitcoin Make You Rich podcast episode Episode Sponsors Join the fastest growing venture capital investment community and invest in IntellAct at http://www.ourcrowd.com/mymoney . Make it the year you finally cross life insurance off your list, and get protection for your loved ones. Go to http://www.policygenius.com and get started. You could save 50% or more by comparin…

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 2021 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. Links Autumn Lax on LinkedIn Drucker Wealth Episode Sponsors A big thanks to all our sponsors who make this episode possible. Join the fastest growing venture capital investment community and invest in IntellAct at http://www.ourcrowd.com/mymoney . Make it the year you finally cross life insurance off your list, and get protection for your loved ones. Go to http://www.policygenius.com and get st…

In this episode of Shannah Shares, Community Q&A, I'm answering a listener question about how to deal with anxiety, stress, and depression around money. "Hey Shannah, I love the podcast. Thanks so much for all that you do. I had a personal question that I'm hoping you'd be willing to share more about. I have a lot of anxiety around money. It feels overwhelming to me honestly. I've been depressed, but mainly just feeling like I stress out about everything around money. I know you say that you can't make good money decisions when you are stressed or anxious. Would you mind sharing some tips and a bit more about your story of struggling with money anxiety. I know you've mentioned it a few times on the show, you might've even had an episode, I just can't remember, but I really appreciate your honesty. It helps me feel not so alone. Thanks again for being the place where we all feel safe to talk about this stuff. It certainly isn't easy and I'm sure someone else feels the same way." B…

There's a lot to know when you buy a diamond. What size should diamond should you buy, how to save money, and where to buy a diamond are all common questions. Michael Fried is the CEO of Diamond Pro,  an affiliate website that offers unbiased information and objective guides. He is a diamond expert, and in this episode Michael shares what you need to know to save you time and money when shopping for a diamond. We talk about how you value a diamond, why you should buy a diamond online, what to do if you want to upgrade your diamond, and of course, how to find the best deals. This is one of those episodes you need to send to all your friends so we can all become wise diamond buyers. Links Diamond Pro Diamond Education About Michael Fried Episode Sponsors A big thanks to our sponsors who make this podcast possible. Start investing with as little as $1 and get a free slice of stock up to $50 when you join Public.com today. Visit http://www.public.com/MMPOD to download the ap…

Imagine a bunch of really smart people sitting around and deciding to invent a financial product that would democratize investing and save investors like you and me billions of dollars in fees. That is how the index fund was created and changed money forever. Our guest, Robin Wigglesworth, has written this phenomenal and insightful book called Trillions: How a Band of Wall Street Renegades Invented the Index Fund and Change Finance Forever. Whether you are a newbie to index funds or a seasoned pro, Robin is going to share with you the incredible power of index funds, what the heck they are, and why he believes being a little bit lazy is the key to building wealth and financial success. Links Trillions book by Robin Wigglesworth Robin Wigglesworth with the Financial Times Robin on Twitter Episode Sponsors A big thank you to our sponsors who made this episode possible. Start your 100-day trial and shop the entire Away lineup of travel essentials, including their best-selli…

We've got a BIG announcement and we need your help! We've made the decision to rename the show in 2022 to reach a bigger audience, be more inclusive, and grow the show to world domination status. If I'm honest, I'm quite nervous about this change but also really excited. Since you are the most important piece of this show I need your help to pick the name. We've spent months trying to find two good names that are available and really represent what this show is all about. I'd be honored if you could take a minute and head over to the survey below and let me know what you think the new name should be. I'll be doing a big reveal in January 2022 of what the new name will be. Nothing will change on your end - just a new name and a new logo, bigger guests, more money topics and so much more. Links Renaming Survey See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you’re ready to get a clue about investing and take charge of your financial future, this episode is for you. 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 b…

Saving money seems to be the Achilles heel for most of us. Either you can't seem to figure out how to get out of the endless paycheck-to-paycheck cycle or you are on the other end of the spectrum and saving so much that you're also not having a lot of fun in life. Saving money is one of the core personal finance principles but just like my guest, Jamila Souffrant, you have to figure out what you're saving money for in order to have fun with it. Jamila, host of the Journey to Launch podcast and her husband set out with a big goal of saving $85K in one year and close to it in another year. Oh, and they have two children with another on the way. Jamila had a big goal of leaving the corporate world behind to forge her career in personal finance and to retire by the time she turns 40 in a few years. In this episode, Jamila shares her favorite saving money tips to help you achieve financial freedom. Links Journey to Launch podcast Episode Sponsors I want you to start living a happie…

Have you ever wondered why we eat turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, and our favorite veggie dish for Thanksgiving? The Thanksgiving meal has evolved so much since the early 1900s and become the holiday we associate with eating until we can't eat anymore. In this Friendsgiving episode, I sat down with the amazing Katherine Spiers, host of the Smart Mouth Podcast, to find out the history behind the Thanksgiving meal and got to the bottom of our pumpkin-crazed eating trends. Katherine shares how Thanksgiving has evolved over time, how to make most out of your Thanksgiving on any budget, and the fascinating story behind the year of two Thanksgivings. Links Smart Mouth Podcast Katherine on Instagram Episode Sponsors Start your 100-day trial and shop the entire Away lineup of travel essentials, including their best-selling suitcases at http://www.away.com/mymoney.  Right now, my listeners can get a bonus of $25 in crypto after you make your first purchase with BlockFi's Bitcoin Rewar…

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 that you can create your own version of Rachel’s passive income success. In this episode, we talk about what it means to have financial freedom, how to think a…