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The holidays are a time of celebrations, comfy clothes, lots of good eating and cold winter nights. But for many of us, it’s also a time of financial stress and a visit from your good ole’ friend debt. In this reboot episode, Majd Maksad, from Status Money, is dishing some great tips to breeze into the holidays without debt so you can hit the new year ready to take on your goals. Questions I AskSo just how do we breeze through the holidays without going into debt?What do you think causes the biggest stress around the holidays and budgeting?Do you see any trends emerging when it comes to holiday spending – what we are all blowing our budgets on?Does it matter your income?Debt is a real pain point for some many listeners – and sometimes it feels like there’s no way out from the vicious circle of paying off debt but not making any progress. How can you take action today to relieve some of that pain around our debt?I know status money has come a long way since we last spoke. What’s th…

I’ve learned a lot in 2020. Things like always have at least 5 backup rolls of toilet paper and don’t ever walk past the Lysol antibacterial aisle without grabbing some. But I’ve also learned a lot about money this year, some lessons I’ve experienced personally, and some I’m sharing from friends, podcast guests, and other people that are very smart when it comes to money. Join me for 10 money lessons from 2020 that I think you need to know about. What You'll LearnHow to prepare your money for life's ebbs and flowsWhat is one thing you need to know about your savingsHow to build new money habits that stickWhy the stock market always bounces backHow to build buckets of moneyWhy a strong network is your best asset Links MentionedLearn How to Invest As a Side Hustle with Teri Ijeoma7 Money Mistakes That Are Ok to MakeHow to Buy What You Want and Skip the Debt with Daniela CorrenteHow to Furniture Flip & Side Hustle Your Way to An Extra $500 with Whitney Hansen Episode Sponsors…

Thanksgiving is gonna look a little different this year, and you know what, that’s a good thing. It’s time to throw out the rules of the Thanksgivings of the past. You don’t have to drain your bank account at the grocery store or be exhausted after cooking, and hey if you love lasagna, why not make that Thanksgiving. Our guest, food, and travel journalist, Melissa Corbin, is joining us to share all the ways you can embrace Thanksgiving in 2020. Meet Melissa Melissa is going to be your Thanksgiving guide on this episode. She’s a Tennessee based freelance food and travel journalist sharing stories of folks who care about their world’s future. She’s been published in some of the top magazines and sites including Travel Channel, USA Today, Food and Wine Magazine, Lonely Planet, and many others. Sit back and enjoy this fun conversation about turkey, sweet potatoes, giving gratitude, Thanksgiving history, and find out the right way to pronounce one of America’s favorite desserts. W…

Have you ever hit the snooze button on open enrollment and just left your benefits as is? I know I have – but not this year. Open enrollment is the best time to change your health plan, enroll in new benefits, and make sure you’re set for next year. Not to mention, now is the best time to make sure your benefits are as pandemic proof as possible. According to a new MetLife survey, Gen Z and millennial workers are lacking confidence when making decisions around their benefits, and it’s causing them to feel insecure about their finances, overall. If you’ve ever had that sinking feeling that you don’t know if you’re in the right health plan, and had questions about the myriad of other benefits choices, this episode is for you. Episode Guests Meredith Ryan-Reid a Senior Vice President and head of MetLife’s Financial Wellness & Engagement organization, together with Marsha Barnes, a personal finance expert, financial social worker, commentator, and Founder of The Finance Bar have…

Did you know that 300 million people around the world have depression and anxiety, according to the World Health Organization, and It’s estimated that 15 percent of the adult population will experience depression at some point in their lifetime? I’m one of them, and this is my journey. In this episode I'm sharing some of my most personal money and life lessons that I learned suffering through anxiety and depression. This is a reboot episode from 2019, but I think if anything 2020 has taught me it's that I need to share not only the good stuff, but also the tough aspects of life. What You'll LearnThe money lessons I learned battling through depression and anxietyWhy I'm a big fan of creating a "health slush fund"How I used acupuncture and herbs to help heal my bodyWhat food choices I made to get my body in fighting shapeThe economic impact of depression on everyday lifeHow green juice helped heal my body LinksAcupuncture for stress and depressionDepression statistics and the ec…

What is money to you? It’s time to use your money to help you get where you want to be and time to let go of your money using you. But how do you practically do that? Jedidiah Collins, a former guest on our show, is back to share his story of pivoting from NFL career to Certified Financial Planner to author and speaker, understanding how to grow through hard times, and the power of asking yourself one simple money question that can forever change your life. About Our Guest JEDIDIAH COLLINS, CFP® is Founder of Rookie to Veteran™ and Author of Your Money Vehicle. After being signed as an undrafted free agent in 2008, he played seven seasons in the NFL while studying for the Certification in Financial Planning in the off-seasons. Today, Jedidiah’s mission is to empower students, athletes, and young professionals with the behaviors needed to eliminate the gap between the potential of their goals and the success they desire! What You'll LearnHow Jed went from NFL Veteran to a money …

In case you didn’t know, creating the ultimate holiday spending plan is actually the best gift you can give yourself this season. Well, that and some serious self-care because we all need a little TLC this year. Sure, 2020 looks a little different than last year or really any other year, but that doesn't mean you still can’t enjoy a little holiday shopping. Let's just do it with a plan so you can toast to 2021 without giving the evil eye to your holiday debt. What You'll LearnWhy Black Friday is changing this year and what you need to knowHow a holiday shopping plan can save you a ton of moneyThe best apps and sites to save you moneyHow to pay off debt if you have some this holiday seasonWhy shopping small is important this year LinksSanta's BagRaiseSlickdealsSplititAfterpayCouponfollow.com Episode Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Manscaped. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code MYMONEY at Manscaped.com. SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new…

You want to change your life; you need a budget. Not a boring, you can’t do this and you can’t have that type of budget, but as our guest Allison Baggerly believes, you need an Inspired Budget. After all, a budget is about more than putting numbers on a piece of paper. An Inspired Budget is an access pass to your life…the one you want to live. Meet Allison Allison is a blogger, influencer, speaker, and the founder of Inspired Budget. As a teacher and small business owner, Allison combined her passion for teaching and finances to help others learn how to start budgeting. Since starting Inspired Budget in 2017, Allison has been able to retire as a teacher and take her desire to help others full time. Now she is helping women all over the world get started with budgeting when they feel lost and overwhelmed. She has built a tribe of over 100K Instagram followers that turn to her for budgeting advice and inspiration to save more than they ever imagined. What You'll LearnWhat does …

"You don’t have to be rich, you just have to have enough to cover your bills". Powerful words from Teri Ijeoma, the brains behind Trade and Travel. Getting good, and I mean really good, at trading stocks isn’t about being able to afford airplanes and Maserati’s, but it’s about learning a skill that can help you achieve so many money goals like paying off your student debt or just earning some extra cash to buy a house. Teri went from working in education and nonprofits to trading stocks, traveling the world, and teaching others like you and me how to do the same. This episode is all about the life-changing magic of learning how to invest in stocks. About Teri Teri Ijeoma began her professional career working in education and non-profits. When she started trading stocks nine years ago, she initially saw it as an opportunity to simply supplement her income. However, she was so successful with this side hustle that in 2017, she decided to quit her job, travel the world, and begin tr…

Can your mind make you broke? Have you ever made a money decision that you regretted later? I’ve made about a million of these over the years, but I’ve also learned how powerful your mind is when it comes to money. The real question is then, can you trick yourself into being broke or being wealthy.  We’ll uncover these answers and the most common money mindset traps in this reboot episode. What You'll LearnThe four negative mindset traps that can actually make you brokeHow to recognize the mindset traps and what you can do to strategize against themWhy you need to define what success means to you and how that might be affecting your bank accountMy own stories of powerfully connecting my health with my wealth and what I've learnedWhy you should have your own version of the "24-hour" window before you make big purchasesHow a "f**ck it bucket" can give you options in life when you need them the most SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released…

According to analysts at BlackRock Investment Institute, the U.S. Presidential election is set to take place against the most tumultuous domestic backdrop since 1968.” In this episode, we’re not going to talk sides – Democrat or Republican – instead, we’re going to talk about how elections in general impact your money and what you need to know before and after Nov 3. What You'll LearnWhy elections have a big impact on your moneyWhy you also need to consider the impact of state and local measuresA brief history of voting rights in the U.S.Ways you can best prepare your money to weather any electionHow the stock market typically performs in an election yearThe best step you can take to make sure you prepare for your tax bill LinksHow the Stock Market has Performed During an Election Year2020 Election and Your MoneyWhenweallvote.orgVotesaveamerica.com SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! …

As Doug Lynam, our podcast guest says in this special reboot episode, money is not the root of all evil, but we all need to be a little bit wealthy. That may seem like a controversial statement from someone who spent 20 years as a Monk, but as Doug talks about in this episode, there is a way to get in a healthy relationship with your money so you can live life on your terms. In fact, Doug ‘s money journey started way back when the monastery he worked for went bankrupt, which forced him to learn about money management – now that’s a story you don’t hear about every day! What You'll LearnHow did Doug go from monk to money managerWhat life was like as a monk and how that relates to moneyWhat money lessons did Doug learn from his monastery going bankruptWhy we should all strive to be a little bit wealthyWhat advice Doug would give his 30-something self about life and money LinksDoug's websiteFrom Monk to Money Manager book SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when n…

The personal finance world is full of rules and things that you should and shouldn’t do with your money. These rules lead to stress, frustration, and competition and honestly, make you feel like you aren’t doing enough, you don’t have enough, and you’ll never be able to fully be happy with your money situation. This is so not true. If you’ve ever made a money mistake, which we all have, this episode is for you. What You'll LearnWhy we all make money mistakesHow to recover from a money mistakeWhy your money mindset is key when you make a mistakeHow to deal with debtWhy it's OK to miss the "best investment" opportunityHow to keep yourself calm when you do make a money mistake LinksAcornsEllevestHow to Buy What You Want & Skip the DebtFrom 200K in Debt to 240K in RetirementGet Rid of Debt for Good Episode Sponsor Thanks to Manscaped for sponsoring this episode. .Get 20% off + free shipping with the code MYMONEY at Manscaped.com. SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the firs…

Raise your hand if you’ve ever said the words, “I don’t want to deal with my money right now?” Friend, I am right there with you. Especially in those seasons when I had debt or things just weren’t flowing like I’d hope they would be. The truth is, we all face different money seasons and challenges – absolutely no one is immune. You may know of our guest today in this reboot episode, Kumiko Love from the Budget Mom. She’s the real deal, paid off a ton of debt, and has some serious money advice to share on how to live a life you love on a budget that you can afford. Now that’s a tag line I can get behind! What You'll LearnWhat Kumiko's secret was to pay off $77,000 in eight monthsPractical ways to move from paycheck to paycheck to money successHow Kumiko's upbringing taught her some of her most important money lessonsThe ways your finances change after having a baby and how to create a plan on any budgetWays to erase the idea of perfection when it comes to your financesKumiko's jou…

Look around you right now. What do you see? Is your home filled with things that set the stage for the life you want to live, or is your home just filled with stuff? Our podcast guest, Lisa Tselebidis, a professional organizer, and KonMari certified consultant is sharing her system to have what she calls a profound tidying festival, how tidying up can help with your mindset, and eight ways tidying up can be financially beneficial to you.  What You'll LearnHow to set the stage to live your envisioned life free of distractionHow to free your mind by declutteringWhy tidying up is cheaper than therapyHow to make your space and things serve you8 Ways Tidying up can save you moneyhow to have a profound tidying festival LinksLisa's websiteLisa on InstagramThe Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up book Episode Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Manscaped. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code MYMONEY at Manscaped.com. SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new…

Brandon Krieg, CEO, and co-founder of STASH has a mission. His goal is to make saving and investing accessible and easy for everyone, regardless of your budget. This is a message I echo on this podcast. There's always a little something extra in your bank account that you can use powerfully to help build your wealth and your future, you just need to know how to find it. This is a reboot episode with a message that is maybe more valuable now than ever. What You'll LearnHow does STASH practically make saving and investing accessible to everyoneIn what ways does learning about financial literacy help us build a better financial futureHow Brandon went from Wall Street working with some very wealthy people to an entrepreneur starting a company with a mission to help everyone save and investWhy Brandon thinks we have an aversion to saving and investingHow to invest without fear LinksSTASH investing SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released…

You want to get in shape. So you go to the gym, maybe you take up running, and you decide to eat better. Each day you make a conscious choice to move in that direction of getting in shape. Some days you might not feel like it and maybe you take the day off or splurge on a donut, but generally, you’re moving in the right direction. Each day you’re taking a new step to help you get there. Growing your money is the same thing. As Brian Barnes, CEO and Founder of M1 Finance shares, to invest with knowledge and not emotion is about more than just the one-time decision you make and more about the steps you take every day! What You'll LearnHow to create money habits that stickHow to set up a money system that works for you (and is easy)How to create an "investing decision-making tree"How to reduce friction with your financesWhy M1 Finance is a super appWhy most people have the same needs and wants when it comes to money LinksM1 FinanceM1 Finance on InstagramPodcastlListener survey lin…

Here's a genius money idea...you should spend your money where you spend your life. Have you ever had those moments when you know you’ve got some extra cash in your bank account and then you aimlessly spend it all while thinking, "I know there was some good reason I was saving this money?" This episode is all about creating a plan to upgrade areas of your life where you spend the most amount of time because, without a plan, that extra cash will likely be spent on stuff you don't really need.  What You'll LearnWhy I decided to upgrade four areas of my life where I spend the most amount of timeHow to create a plan for upgrading your life based on your budgetMy 25%-50% rule that I use whenever I get extra cashHow spending money where you spend your life can help bring balance to all areas of your lifeHow to figure out what areas of your life need some upgrading LinksCasper MattressAvocado MattressThe best mouse ever SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new e…

According to the Pew Research center, only 52% of Americans invest in the stock market, and 88% of them have incomes over 100K. Investing, even just 10 years ago, felt like something that was unattainable, confusing, and scary. Thanks to apps like Public.com, the stock market is becoming democratized and using the power of social investing to change the game. Why not use this year to finally learn how to start investing? Our guest Katie Perry, VP of Marketing for Public.com, is here to share the power of using a social investing app that makes the stock market inclusive, educational, and fun. What You'll LearnThe power of social investingHow to start investing without fearHow to use the social community at Public.com to find companies to invest inWhat role does financial literacy have in teaching you to investHow the democratization of the stock market and implementation of community fosters responsible investing behaviorsWhat role does risk play into your investing strategyKatie…

Yes, you can get your financial house in order! Call it a conspiracy or whatever you want, but there is a well-orchestrated message out there that creating a plan for your money that helps you achieve your goals is impossible – you’ll never save enough, you’ll never get out of debt, you’ll outlive your money, blah. That's not true because it is possible for you to get your financial house in order right now with what you’ve got in your bank account. Our podcast guest on this reboot episode, Peter Lazaroff, is going to show us how. What You'll LearnEasy strategies you can use to build your wealthHow to get in a better relationship with the world wealth Why you should create a reverse budget and how to create one easilyThe magic of goals based investing and how you can benefit from itSome of Peter's best tips from his new book, Making Money Simple: The Complete Guide to Getting Your Financial House in Order and Keeping It That Way Forever LinksSmart Money QuizPeter's websiteGrab …

I know, you’ve got questions about investing and what the heck the stock market is doing. I’m right there with you. You turn on the news and all you hear is how hot the stock market is and how terrible the economy is. How can those two things even go together? Not to worry, Michelle Schneider, author of Plant Your Money Tree, and the Director of Trading Research and Education at MarketGauge.com, is back to share what you need to know about investing and stock market trends for the rest of 2020. What You'll LearnWhat stock trends to pay attention to for the rest of 2020How the election and stimulus bill might impact the stock marketEasy ways to stay on top of the stock market without being an investment expertWill trends with companies like Amazon, Peloton, Zoom, and more continueWhat to do if you have a 401(k) or IRA going forwardHow to spot trends using market phases LinksMarket GuagePlant Your Money Tree bookMish on Twitter Episode Sponsors Thanks to Indeed for sponsoring t…

We're featuring another Best Of episode from 2018 that was a listener favorite. 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 reach the age you would l…

There are so many money apps out there! Excuse my over-emphasis here, but there are so many money apps that it’s easy to find yourself in a state of app overload. I surely haven’t tested all the apps out there, but thanks to this show I’d had a first-hand look at so many that I think are worthy of a download and a permanent place on your phone. I’m dishing a few of my favorites in this episode to help you spend, save, grow, and protect your cash. What You'll LearnThe best money apps for online banking that offer no-fees and a slew of other benefitsTwo great apps to help you save money on your purchases, Raise and Slide, and why CEO Jay Klauminzer says these are must-have appsWhy contactless payments are revolutionizing the app gameHow to use money apps to protect your cashMy PIVOT system to transform your cash and help you achieve your money goals LinksAspirationVaroRaiseSlideFabricAcornsYou Need a BudgetClarity MoneySimplePersonal CapitalSpendeeAlbert Episode Sponsor Thanks …

There always needs to be a why when searching for financial independence. Why do you want to want to save money, why do you want to buy a house, why do you want to change your career, why do you want to retire early? Our guest in this summer reboot episode, Bola Sokunbi, is a finance expert, author, podcaster, and founder of Clever Girl Finance discovered her why way back in college when she saved 100K in three years – that is no small feat. She did all sorts of things to save the money, stuff that you and I might think is crazy… but it worked. And now she wants to show you how you can find your why, create massive change in your life, and have some fun doing it. What You'll LearnThe steps Bola took to save 100K in three yearsThe money lessons Bola learned from her mom that helped her in her financial journeyWhy Bola decided to write a book and the chapters she thinks you need to read ASAPWhat's one piece of money advice Bola wished every woman knewHow to achieve big money goals …