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Can I tell you a secret? 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 people assume you already know this stuff or that it isn’t important. We aren't going to do that! In this 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 success Episode Sponsors Prose is the healthy hair regimen with your name all over it. Take your FREE in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your first order today! Go to prose.com/mymoney. Get started with the MANSCAPED™ Perfect Package 3.0! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code SHANN…

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes divorce? No, wait, that’s not right. In this reboot episode, we’re talking about the topic on everyone’s mind – prenuptial agreements. Family law attorney, Carolyn Grimes, is going to fill you in on what a prenup is and why you might be a good candidate. And yes, you can still be in love and ask for a prenup. What You'll LearnCelebrities are good candidates for prenups, but what about the rest of usHow to initiate the "I want a prenup" conversation with your sweetieWhat is and what isn't covered in a prenupWhat happens when you get divorced with a prenupCan you get a postnup LinksCarolyn Grimes Episode Sponsors Prose is the healthy hair regimen with your name all over it. Take your FREE in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your first order today! Go to prose.com/mymoney. Get started with the MANSCAPED™ Perfect Package 3.0! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code SHANNAH at Manscaped.com. Make it the year you finally cross …

When it comes to couples and money there are two issues: #1 you don't want to talk about money with your partner, and #2 you think you are always right. No wonder why money is one of the main reasons that most couples get divorced. This episode is a special reboot with Casey and Meygan Caston, the creators of Marriage 365, who are here to share how you can avoid those nasty money fights, get on the same money page, and have a thriving relationship. They share their real-life story of battling through $200,000 in debt, almost getting divorced, to now running a global business that is all about creating happy relationships. It's safe to say they know a thing or two about healthy relationships. What You'll LearnThe story of how Meygan and Casey battled through massive debt and the brink of divorceWhat are the key components of a healthy marriageWays to avoid fighting about money so you can finally get on the same pageHow to play to your strengths in a relationshipWhy they decided to…

How much money do you make? Do you have credit card debt? What is your credit score? Hey, will you come to my wedding and oh, by the way, it’s probably going to cost $1,000? Why can’t you afford to go to dinner with us?Oh, those awkward money conversations. There are just so many of them. In this episode, Erin Lowry, money expert and author of the new book Broke Millennial Talks Money: Scripts, Stories and Advice to Navigate Awkward Financial Conversations, walks us through how to handle some of life’s stickiest money conversations.Meet ErinErin Lowry is the author of the three-part Broke Millennial series, including the recently released Broke Millennial Talks Money: Scripts, Stories and Advice to Navigate Awkward Financial Conversations.What You'll LearnHow to navigate awkward money conversationsWhy money conversations are inherently so awkwardWays to talk to your spouse and partner about moneyHow to handle money conversations with friendsRules about sharing how much money you makeW…

Unless you’ve been living under a rock the last few weeks, you know that something has been going on between Reddit, GameStop, investors like you and me, and the old hedge fund world. I called upon our resident investing expert, Michele Schneider from MarketGuage.com, to help us dissect just what happened and what you need to know as an investor going forward. What You'll LearnWhy is this all such a big news storyHow Reddit members were able to manipulate the stock price of GameStopWho are the winners and losers in this battleWhat exactly is selling shortInvesting lessons you can take away and use in your investing practice LinksMarketguage.comMish on TwitterMish's Daily Updates Episode Sponsors Make it the year you finally cross life insurance off your list, and get protection for your loved ones. Go to Policygenius.com and get started. You could save 50% or more by comparing quotes and start the new year with one less thing to worry about. Prose is the healthy hair regimen wi…

Most of us live in a place called scared city. This place is the opposite of abundance and it’s a place where we can’t thrive well financially. So I wanted to know, how do we move from scared city to a better place? Well, there’s no better person to walk us through this than Ken Honda, thought leader, and author of Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace With Your Money. Are you ready to leave scared city? Meet Ken “Zen Millionaire” author, speaker, and thought leader Ken Honda teaches transformational concepts surrounding money and happiness, including the Japanese concept of arigato, as they apply to our lives to bring greater happiness and heightened abilities to manifest. Honda’s Happy Money (EQ) teaches that how we relate to money is a significant indicator of how happy or unhappy our life is. Ken is the author of “Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace With Your Money" (Simon & Schuster). What You'll LearnWhat is the power of manifestingHow to manifest …

What does it take to balance love and money? My magic recipe is communication, honesty (like real honesty), some dashes of fun, and empathy for some else’s feelings. It’s never easy to talk about money in a relationship, but there are some ways to make it easier. Janae and Theo from the podcast Planet Millennial Marriage are here for an open, honest, and laugh out loud conversation of how to balance it all and thrive along the way. I was a guest this week on Janae and Theo’s podcast Planet Millennial Marriage. I shared my tips and story about how to build a budget as a couple and not fight about money. It was such a great episode, that I thought why not bring them both here to flip the mic and share their takeaways as a real couple trying to balance love and money. Think of this episode as a giant Ask Shannah where we go into what it takes to win at love and money. What You'll LearnHow to balance two styles of handling money in a relationshipWays to communicate to your partnerHow…

"Life is the accumulation of all the little individual choices you make on a daily basis." Powerful words from our guest Todd Miller, who is the author of an outstanding book titled Enrich. In fact, Enrich has been named as one of the 8 Books to Help You Find Financial Bliss by Entrepreneur Magazine. If you’ve ever wanted to create an enriched life full of time, money, and meaning, this episode has your name on it. What You'll LearnThe power of creating a vision for your lifeWhy you need a personal mission statementHow to connect your bank account with your goals and visionWays to set daily goals and milestones to achieve successHow to avoid the default setting in life Meet Todd Todd Miller is an entertainment CEO who has extensively researched and aggressively experimented with the work-life equation for over a quarter-century. While scaling the corporate ladder, Miller skillfully structured two sabbaticals, intentionally created a family through adoption, cycled coast to coa…

Your credit score has power and that three-digit number has a dramatic impact on your financial future. If you do nothing else this year, grab your credit score the tail and yank it up to 700+ (preferably over 740). You don’t have to go all crazy trying for an 850 score – but don’t get lazy. Even if you have a good score, it could drop tomorrow by one silly mishap. Marsha Barnes from The Finance Bar will share her best tips to get your score in check for the new year in this reboot episode. What You'll LearnWhy your credit score is a powerful piece of your financial futureHow to create a better financial brand for yourselfWhich credit scoring models do you need to care aboutWhat action steps you should take this year to raise your scoreHow your score impacts your job and where you liveWhy Marsha is so passionate about financial literacy LInksFICOThe Finance BarCredit KarmaCredit Sesame Episode Sponsors Make it the year you finally cross life insurance off your list, and get pro…

We’ve said goodbye to 2020, thankfully, so how do you make the most of this new year and get your money working for you? Christine DiGangi, editorial director of The Balance, shares tips for getting back on track in 2021 and how to build a financial plan that works in this episode. Meet Christine Christine DiGangi has dedicated the majority of her career to financial education. In early 2019, she joined The Balance as Editorial Director, where she oversees content strategy and operations. Previously, DiGangi served as the managing editor of mortgage content at LendingTree, an editor, and writer for Credit.com, communications coordinator for the Society of Professional Journalists, and a copy editor for The New York Times. She has more than a decade of experience in service journalism, as a writer, editor, and vocal advocate for ethics and accuracy in publishing. Her writing has been featured on MarketWatch, USA Today, MSN Money, Yahoo Finance, and The New York Times International…

Do you feel it? The tide is changing and that’s a good thing. You want more – you want to invest in companies focused on sustainability, doing good for the planet, companies that you believe in. Sustainable investing is the wave of the future and investing expert Sarah Bengtsson will show you how you can invest sustainably and build wealth at the same time. Meet Sarah Sarah is an investor and educator who teaches people how to build generational wealth that is sustainable both for themselves, and the planet. Investing has never been more accessible than it is today, and even though the definition of sustainability is highly debatable, it gets easier when you start with asking yourself, “What do I actually care about?”. Sarah has an MSc in Economics from Lund University and several years of experience working in the wealth management industry in both Sweden and Switzerland. What You'll LearnWhat does it mean to invest sustainablyHow to get started investing sustainablyTrends…

In Chris Manske’s new book, The Prepared Investor, he says “There’s a typical Wall Street response to any and all crises…keep your diversified portfolios in place, and someday, maybe years from now, investments will return to where they once were. This type of wait-it-out mentality implies there is no way at all to prepare.” So, the follow-up question is, how do you become a prepared investor ready for any storm that comes your way? Stay tuned and you’ll learn this answer and more in this must listen to the episode. Meet Chris Over his long investing career, Christopher Manske has helped many financial insiders including Wall Street analysts, retiring investment advisors, and federal judges. A United States Military Academy graduate, Manske has been praised, published, or quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Reader's Digest, U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, and more. As a successful money manager and frequent media guest, his thoughts can be seen online at Yahoo! Finance, MSN.…

Raise your hand if you like snooping on other people as much as I do. There’s something about having a behind the scenes look at people’s lives that is exciting, and when it comes to investing, who wouldn’t want to know how other’s invest their money. Brian Portnoy, behavior finance expert and co-editor of the book How I Invest My Money, will take us on a little snooping adventure in this episode to look at how others invest their money. About Brian Our guest on the podcast today is author Brian Portnoy, CFA, P.hD. Brian has written two books on the field of behavioral finance, The Investor's Paradox, and The Geometry of Wealth. He's also the editor of a forthcoming book of essays about how financial experts invest their own money called How I Invest My Money. Brian is the founder of Shaping Wealth, a financial-wellness platform that works with individuals and organizations to make better money decisions. For more than two decades, Brian has worked in the hedge fund and mutual fund…

Have you ever stopped to think about the money decisions you make and whether they are making you rich or other people rich? That is an eye-opening question, and to be honest, you’re probably in the same boat as most everyone else. You are a consumer and not an owner. So how do you make that very important shift? In this episode, Ryan Sterling, author of the book You’re Making Other People Rich, stops by for a chat that will redefine how you look at your money. Meet Ryan Ryan Sterling is the founder of Future You Wealth, a successful wealth manager and sought after wealth coach, TEDx speaker, and published author of “You’re Making Other People Rich”. As a financial advisor, he challenges and inspires people to live life on their terms by taking accountability and action over their wealth. Ryan has personally worked with thousands of people to help go from being a consumer of “stuff” to an owner of capital and life on their terms. What You'll LearnThe biggest reason you need …

It’s the first day of the new year. Not just any year, the year after 2020. I mean, has there ever been a more anticipated new year? So, my friend, what is that you want in this new year in all areas of your life? If we talk specifically about money, what are your money intentions for 2021? What are you leaving behind, and what are you ready to embrace in this brand spanking new year? Let’s talk about this all in this episode dedicated to you. What You'll LearnThe differences between resolutions and intentionsHow to set money intentions for the new yearWhy you need to throw out your budget and get a vision insteadHow to incorporate goals into your daily lifeWays to create plans that are flexible around your moneyHow to create money systems in the new year SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! 👉 Sign up for my weekly LET’S TALK MONEY email newsletter. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah …

I want you to imagine a life where you are financially savvy and independent, living with purpose and generosity while inspiring others. This year might've thrown you a few curveballs but it's time to release what didn't work for you and step into a new year cultivating holistic wealth. Keisha Blair, the author of the book Holistic Wealth, is our guest on this reboot episode and she’s dishing life lessons to help you find purpose, prosperity, and happiness in your life for the new year. What You'll LearnWhat is holistic wealthThe 6 laws that govern holistic wealthKiesha's story of finding holistic wealth after the tragic death of her husbandActionable steps to bring holistic wealth in your lifeHow to live an abundant life with purpose Episode Sponsor Thanks to Splitit for sponsoring this episode. Split your payments and live big. Go to Splitit.com today. Go to headspace.com/mymoney for a FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situat…

It wouldn’t be right to end the year without a top 10 list, so this episode is dedicated to my list of the top 10 money books and authors that have been featured on this show. Everything from career to investing to side hustling and more. Sit back and enjoy a mashup of some great sound bites from my top 10 authors and then head to the show notes for a massive roundup of authors. By the end of this episode, you’ll have what you need to build a stellar money book library and all the tips to help you end the year right. Books Mentioned & More Career/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 Playing Small by Ahyiana AngelYou’re Not Lost by Maxi McCoyWhat Next? How to Create a 5-Year Plan for Your Life by Elana Lyn Gross …

This year has been unlike any we’ve known before and when it comes to earning money, freelancing has taken over the world. In fact, according to a recent statistic, 12% of the U.S. workforce started freelancing since COVID and in total there are about 57 million freelance workers in the U.S.  Here’s what you need to know about freelancing...managing your money from taxes to savings and everything in between can be tough. In this episode, Lilac Bar David, Co- Founder and CEO of Lili, the all-in-one banking app designed just for freelancers, is sharing tips and tricks you need to know as a freelancer to manage your money easily and effectively. Meet Lilac Lilac Bar David is Co-Founder and CEO of Lili, the all-in-one banking app designed for freelance workers. She is an experienced chief executive with over 10 years in the fintech space and a demonstrated history of founding, managing, and leading operations at multiple finance companies. Prior to Lili, Lilac founded Pepper, the firs…

In this rebook episode, Nicole Middendorf shares the #1 money subject that every couple must talk about. Money is still a major taboo subject in a relationship—whether you’re on your first date or have been with your partner for multiple years. Money can be confusing and even, let’s just say, uncomfortable to discuss – wouldn’t it just be better if we all had this chip in us that allowed the other person to inherently know our money story without having to say a word. Nicole Middendorf, a Wealth Advisor and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst with Prosperwell Financial, takes a deeper dive into how we navigate love and money. This fall her fifth book “Who Pays? Navigating Love and Money” will hit bookshelves. Nicole’s life goal is to reduce the divorce rate by helping couples – and especially women – feel less intimidated when talking about money. Yes, Please! What You'll LearnWhat makes money so tough for couples to deal withWhat you should and shouldn't share about money in e…

Can I tell you there’s nothing better than a great glass of bubbly after a long hard week! But, 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. Meet Anthony Anthony is a repeat entrepreneur who successfully built and sold two companies, EnvoyNow and KnowYourVC, by the age of 22. He has also held leadership positions at cryptocurrency platform Blockfolio and is a board member at RateMyInvestor. What You'll LearnWhy wine outperforms other alternative asset classesHow to start investing in wineWhat you need to know before investing in wineHow Vinovest is using technology to disrupt wine investingWhat are the downsides of investing in wine (hint, there aren't many)Anthony's entre…

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 episode, I’m giving you 8 small and affordable money steps you can take right now. What You'll LearnWhy small steps can make a big difference#1 thing you can do with your money to help someone (and not spend a penny)Why you need a Me DecemberDates to set on your calendar next year to get your money in checkHow to end the year letting money know exactly what you think of it Episode Sponsors Thanks to Firstleaf for sponsoring this episode. Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRY Firstleaf.com/mymoney. Thanks to Fundrise for sponsoring this episode. Start building your better portfolio today! Get started at Fundrise.com/mymoney to have your first NINETY days of advisory fees waived. Go to headspac…

Is there anyone else out there that watches House Hunters International endlessly all while Googling how do I move that country as I do? The idea of being a digital nomad and working remotely was certainly at the top of the to-do list before 2020. Now, of course, we’re in a different world, but it’s not always going to be this way. If you’ve ever dreamed of the digital nomad lifestyle, this episode is for you. Kari DePhillips, a long-time digital nomad, CEO of The Content Factory, and co-host of the Workationing podcast is here to share what you need to know to become a digital nomad and work remotely. What You'll LearnKari’s story into digital nomad life and the one event that changed everything for herHow to live and work abroadWhat you need to know to become a digital nomadHow to figure out where to goWays to make connections as a digital nomadHow to earn money as a digital nomad LinksKari's Workationing story: https://workationing.com/karis-workationing-origin-story/Kari's …

Experts say that millennial wealth is underdeveloped or has yet to reach its full potential. That makes sense. There are a lot of decisions to make when it comes to your money and trying to figure out how and where to invest can be tricky. Does being in cash make sense, should you use apps to invest, and how do you figure out your sweet spot when it comes to investing? Paulina Likos is an investing reporter at U.S. News & World Report, is here on the pod to talk about how you can use investing trends to build your wealth. Meet Paulina Paulina is an investing reporter at U.S. News & World Report, covering investing and asset management. Before beginning her career as an investing reporter, Paulina graduated from Villanova University where she studied political science, communication, and business management. Out of college, Paulina spent several years as a risk manager at Fannie Mae, predicting and reducing credit risk for the company. As an investing reporter with U.S. N…

Are you looking at your career this year and thinking it just isn’t riding on the fast lane as you had hoped? You’re so not alone. This year has been rough on many careers and salaries, not to mention working at home juggling your partner’s weird snack breaks and your neighbor who likes to run the lawnmower just when you’re hopping on a Zoom call. But I don’t want you to stay stuck. Jacqueline Twillie is back to share the insider secrets to know your value (aka how to fatten up your paycheck), master negotiation (without breaking out in a sweat), and take back your life and career next year. Meet Jacqueline When it comes to career advice, Jacqueline is my go-to. She’s been on the show a few times and is an auntie, latte lover, President of ZeroGap, passionate about ending the wage gap, 2 times best selling author, and a Saints fan. She’s coined the phrase, Nah, I know my value, and in this episode, she’s going to teach you how to know your value as well to earn more and live bet…