Episodes

What if I told you that your money story was set in motion by the time you were age 7? It’s so easy to over look the power of your money story and think that the decisions that you make around money are in a vacuum – but they aren’t. What we think, how we […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You’re already working on budgeting and saving your money and you’re wondering, “Ok, what should I be doing next.” No matter where you are on your money journey, just starting our or onto move advanced planning, it’s always a good idea to remind yourself of some of the smart money moves that you should be […] 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 Thanksgiving! It’s Thanksgiving! Hopefully you’re enjoying a great Thanksgiving this year surrounded by your friends and family, and of course, consuming a great deal of all your favorite foods. Thanksgiving day is also filled with a ton of crazy numbers – everything from how many turkeys we consume, to how much money is spent […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Want to get away from all the hustle and bustle of your daily routine and dive head first into a Christmas experience you’ve never had before? This week’s Travel Episode will take us to 9 ultra-awesome and very-merry Christmassy places to travel this holiday season. On This Podcast Episode: How about whale watching off the […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The holidays are sneaking up faster than we think, and if you’re like the average consumer, you’re always looking for ways to make your dollar go further. I sure know I am! Raise, a mobile app you must download now is the savviest way for shoppers to save money. It’s the mobile app that saves […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Out of all Americans, 44.1% are planning to spend an estimated $59.57 billion on Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales this year. That’s an average $550 each. Did you know that Black Friday might not be the day with the best deals? Find out what day you should be shopping and a few other Black […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did you know that the average American plans to spend $500 or more this holiday season? While that may not seem like a lot of money, if you haven’t created a cushy savings account or budgeted properly, your bank account could grow weary very fast. So why not check out some of my favorite must-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.

Actor Kenny Leu seems to have lived many lives for such a young age – from competing on the U.S. Wushu Team (Chinese martial arts) to earning a Mechanical Engineering degree at UC Berkley, to Silicon Valley start-up business owner, to now actor starring in a major T.V. mini-series. Not too shabby for a kid […] 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’ll be the first to admit it – it took me a while to realize that there is a strong connection between your health and your wealth. When you don’t feel good you tend to make choices in life that make you feel better – like shopping, eating out, overspending, etc. It’s a natural reaction […] 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 that means it’s time to start thinking about traveling and finding ways to save money while traveling. 57 percent of Americans are planning a vacation sometime within the next six months and into 2018. This is a great time of year to start planning, mapping out and even booking your […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Raise your hand if you like to talk about money with your partner. That’s what I thought. Talking about money isn’t a pleasant topic, in fact, most people would rather do any kind of chore…over and over again…then talk about money. However, I’m here to urge you to start to have some of those tough […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Irish singer-songwriter Keith Harkin is making music on his own terms and connecting with his devoted fanbase more than he could have ever imagined. Proof that sometimes you have to believe in your own dream first…before someone else does. For ten years Harkin was one of the original members the Irish super group Celtic Thunder, […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In case you haven’t noticed, we’re nearing the end of 2017. It’s hard to believe for sure. The end of the year is a great to start checking off some to-do items on your money checklist. Between all the Hallmark holiday movies, eggnog, and too much turkey, be sure to carve out some time 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.

2017 has almost felt at times as the year of the disaster, from hurricanes in Texas, Florida and the Caribbean to earthquakes in Mexico and wild fires around the country. California’s Wine Country, which is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world was hit particular hard by devastating fires, wiping out homes, […] 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 sure you’ve heard the news. Bitcoin is at an all-time high. Cryptocurrencies are all the rage. But, what exactly is a Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies and should they be something that you invest in? While that is an individual decision, Daniel and Kendy from Millennial Wall Street (a Facebook group) are here to demystify […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our parents, and even our grandparents, generations worked hard at a job for 30 years and then would retire with a nice gold watch as a parting gift from the comapny and settle into a new chapter of life. Things have changed. Retirement looks different for millennials and younger generations, as Deacon Hayes from Well […] 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 amazing how movies can become part of our pop culture and even define some of our happier movements in our lives. A movie’s musical score can also send us to that memory of seeing a special film for the first time. We can all visualize that moment in cinematic history when we first saw […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Life insurance is one of those tricky topics to talk about. It’s something that most people feel they should have but there’s always a lot of questions around exactly what is life insurance and how does it work. I’ll work to help demystify life insurance so you can understand the basics and make an educated […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

OMG, the holidays are right around the corner! Time to head home and visit the family full of your own Cousin Eddie’s and Aunt Edna’s. We’ve got some holiday season travel hacks to help you get there without breaking the bank. It’s that joyous time of the year to do the annual mad dash 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.

I love reading all of your Ask Me Anything questions and this week I’m tackling three new questions and a clarification around student loan forgiveness. In the weeks coming, I’ll be tackling even more of your ask me anything questions, including some stellar podcasts with guests around alternative investing (aka Bitcoin and more). On This […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Halloween is all about crazy costumes, sugar highs, and those awesome fall drinks to warm your soul. It’s also a time to focus on some of your spookiest financial fears in hopes that we can move them from spooky to success. On This Podcast Episode: Find out why Data Breaches are spookier than spiders according […] 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 on Lifestyle Thursday we have uncovered a real hidden gem of a restaurant in a small town in Texas and the story of its owner that’s equally as impressive. If you drive up Highway 187 in the small town of Utopia, Texas, you may think that you’ve crossed over into the French Countryside, […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many millennials are starting to have kids of their own and that means they’re also starting to think about saving for college for the little one. With student loan debt and retirement to think about, putting aside extra cash for college might not be a top priority. However, as with anything, saving even a little […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

No matter where you live, studies show that people want to live a purpose-driven life. We love to laugh, we love to love people and we love to feel like we are healthy. Money is great but at the end of the day, it’s not always what makes you happy.   On This Podcast Episode: […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.