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Why is the word millionaire so powerful? It seems to be the only goal that most of us actively strive for, but the funny thing is we aren't sure what exactly happens when we reach that coveted million dollar mark. We're bringing back this best of episode to inspire you to embrace some of these habits for the new year. There are so many habits you should cultivate but we're going to talk about my favorite 7 habits of future millionaires. Being a millionaire isn't so much about the dollar amount in your bank as it is about positive habits that will shape your thinking as you strive towards your money goals. On This Podcast Episode: I'm dishing about the 7 habits of future millionaires and just why these little habits are so important to being successful. There are countless articles and books out there about the practical tips to becoming a millionaire - saving a certain percentage, getting good raises at work, having no debt, paying cash, etc. While these tips are fantastic, they …

We're sharing another best of episode featuring one of our favorites from 2017. Journalist Lily Clayton Hansen captures people’s lives through storytelling and photography, with soul-revealing depth and artistic charm in her book, “Word of Mouth, Nashville Conversations.” Talking with some of Nashville’s coolest artists, chefs, musicians, and dreamers. Through her journey as a journalist, she's found her calling and unleashed her genius in more ways than one. I first discovered her really awesome black and white book on a trip to Nashville a couple years ago, and really loved the concept and loved Lily’s story as well. On This Podcast Episode:We'll chat with Lily about her journey to finding her callingDish about her move from Chicago to NashvilleTalk about what's up next for her (hint, new books) Thanks for Tuning In: Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. If you have any comments or questions about today’s episode, please let us know your thought…

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. When you crockpot your savings you're using the same methodology. You're saving little by little over time with consistency so whenever you reach the age you would like to quit working, you're investments and savings have spent some time "cooking together." On This Podcast Episode:We'll chat about the crockpot method…

Traveling as a couple can be dangerous territory. Fraught with arguments over silly things like who forgot the toothpaste, can lead to a trip that just plain isn't a ton of fun. You might even find yourself a bit stressed out this holiday season traveling with your loved one (we hope not after this episode)! We've found that traveling, and surviving traveling, as a couple takes some effort. Might seem like obvious trips are commonly overlooked when you're in a new place. You've spent some time to save for your trip so it's important that you enjoy it. On This Podcast Episode:Learn what we think is the most important tip to survive traveling as a coupleWhy we say each person needs a jobWhat to do with your Passports and MoneyHow to budget your trip so you are flexible and stay within your meansHear some funny stories from our own travel experiences as a couple Thanks for Tuning In: Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. If you have any comments or …

To celebrate the holiday season we're featuring Best Of episodes all week long from some of the most popular podcast this year. It takes some work to spend $2 million a month like Johnny Depp has been the last few years. I mean, come on, that does take some work to do that (but I'd love the chance to try, right). You don't need to have Johnny Depp's bank account though to let yourself get carried away with your budget and spending. I'm often asked the question, "Why should I do this budget thing anyway?" Well, what is it that you want to achieve - buy a house, start a family, move to France, travel to the Bahamas? What is it that you're playing for? You see, even Johnny Depp's financial advisors started to waive some caution flags in front of him when his spending got carried away. When this happens, it's time to dial in and budget for your life, not your bank account. On This Podcast Episode:We'll chat about the ridiculousness of Johnny Depp's spendingHow you can visualize yo…

During the holidays it's very easy to get wrapped up in all the gift buying and gift getting. Some of us save the whole year just to afford a great holiday season with family and friends. However, sometimes the best gifts actually don't cost a thing (well, no more than the price of a stamp). Say what? On This Podcast Episode: Hannah Brencher found herself unhappy while living in NYC and battling depression. So she decided to write love letters to anyone that would read them in hopes of cheering them up (and perhaps herself). What she uncovered was an amazing movement turned into business around the simple, yet powerful, concept of sending More Love Letters.Hannah's sharing her story and journey in creating a business and a movement helping to change many people's livesHear her share why this message is so powerful in today's environmentUnlock ways you help others this holiday season without having to spend moneyBe inspired to take a leap of faith going into the New YearCheck out …

This week on Lifestyle Thursday we are talking all about some of the best music that came out this past year featuring 17 albums you should own from 2017 (or at least take a listen to). On This Podcast Episode: Take a listen to our list of just some of the great music that came […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Credit scores have become critically important. Not only do you need a good score to get a decent rate on a mortgage or auto loan, but credit scores are increasingly being used in other places as well. In most states, auto insurance companies rely heavily upon credit scores to determine premiums. There are even dating […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we are talking about 11 travel gifts you or your favorite traveler needs right now. These days, there are so many cool new gadgets, smart tech items and organizing aides that help you become the best traveler you’ve always wanted to become. On This Podcast Episode: We poured through some of the best […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Americans owe more than $1.3 million dollars in student loan debt, and for many of us, student loans are killing our budgets. When the student loan forgiveness  act came on the scene in 2010, it was a welcome sign of relief for many borrowers. While on one hand, if you follow the rules, you can have […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I’m not sure it’s ever “easy” to manage your money as a couple, but I do know that approaching money as partners sure does make it a lot easier to handle. The question I’m always asked is, “do I have to share everything with my partner when it comes to money?” If you’re already dreading […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Happy Kwanza! To end an awesome year of our growing Millennial Money podcast and our growing family of listeners, we wanted to give away some of our favorite things. On This Podcast Episode: We love music, we love eating, we love dessert, and we love online shopping for cool […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Women are in a tough position when it comes to our finances. We tend to start and stop our careers with marriage, building a family, and taking care of our parents during our life. We also tend to be more conservative investors coupled with living an average of 6 years longer than men, which can […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s the holiday season and this week we wanted to look around and see what’s trending for travel and what everyone will be talking about coming up in 2018. It’s no doubt that everyone is looking for new experiences and destinations to explore next year (of course, on any budget). There are some distinctly unique […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This may come as a complete shock to you but there are banks out there that do care about you (thank you Aspiration). Millennials have been leading the charge demanding more from all sorts of different financial institutions, especially banks, and it’s creating competition for change. Personally, I’ve been  on a quest to see what […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Living paycheck to paycheck is the reality for so many people. In fact, it might surprise you that even people who make a lot of money (well over $100,000) still live paycheck to paycheck.  Overspending doesn’t discriminate. No matter what your income is, there is always extra money lurking in your bank account waiting to […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Skating Polly is a family affair alternative/punk band with Oklahoma roots, with sister Peyton Bighorse on guitar, brother Kurtis Mayo on drums and sister Kelly Mayo playing the guitar/bass hybrid instrument called a basitar. An instrument that is not widely used, which shows how interesting and cool this band can really be. Even though Skating […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Attending college in the United States comes at a price. It feels almost – dare I say – criminal to me. We tell students that you have to go to college if you want to get a good job – so you go to college, take on a ton of student debt or work yourself crazy […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are all about saving money, finding great deals and how to save money and find great deals when you’re traveling. How about finding cool free stuff to do while you are traveling? Now that’s what we’re talking about. On This Podcast Episode: You’ve probably seen those lists of free things to do in cities […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Budgeting with any type of income can be tricky but especially if you’re dealing with irregular income. Whether you’re a business owner or working with some fierce side hustles, learning how to budget with irregular income will help save you from future panic attacks in those months when the cash isn’t flowing as free as […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you have a phone, you’re familiar with all the different technology offerings to share payments, buy food, pay bills, etc. There’s so much we can do with our phones these days that you almost don’t need a computer anymore (almost). What about your bank account? Up until a few years ago the thought of […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We love good food. We love talking with chefs and love getting inside the brain of a fellow entrepreneur. That’s why we are excited about our interview with one of the best chef’s in Los Angeles who is now a contestant on Bravo’s Top Chef Season 15, Chef Bruce Kalman. Chef Kalman has worked his […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does eating healthy have to do with making smart money moves? The two have a big correlation to living a more abundantly rich life all the way around. When you feel good you tend to make smart money choices – everything from your career to your relationship to your bank account. Feeling good starts […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’ve all had those kinds of trips that we know we have to go on (aka those work trips), but we’re dreading the whole time leading up. Whether it’s that fifth business trip to Des Moines this year, visiting the parental units in Florida or the yearly trek to your companies retreat in Seattle – […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.