Episodes

Day 5 of the 12 Days of Holiday episodes: In this episode of "Everyone's Talkin' Money," Ben Hockema joins me to explore the idea of how much is "enough" money and what financial security looks like. We discuss how to figure ...

Day 4 of 12 Days of Holiday episodes: Did you know there is $195 billion of medical debt outstanding? And, in fact, medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy here in the U.S. If you’ve been to the hospital or even a Dr....

Day 3 of 12 Days of Holiday episodes: Which camp are you in? Money can buy happiness or money can’t buy happiness? I grew up hearing that money can’t buy happiness, but then I saw everyone in my life push hard to make money, ...

It's Day 2 of our 12 Days of Holiday episodes. What does it take to live an abundant life? That feels like a pie-in-the-sky question to ask, but I want you just to entertain the thought for a moment. What does abundance look ...

Day 1 of our 12 Days of Holiday Episodes. Did you know that passive income is one of the best ways to build wealth? It sounds pretty good, but passive income also has some flaws. The problem is when most people talk about pas...

Every time I’ve gone to fill up with gas this year I’ve thought, “you know, an electric vehicle would really come in handy.” In this Ask Shannah episode, I’m exploring if electric vehicles can really help you save money and w...

This episode is a great way to close out the year. You may have heard of Jamila Souffrant’s top-rated podcast, Journey to Launch. Well, she’s got a new book that just hit the shelves: Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A Step...

Relationships and Spending Money

The 7 Biggest Money Headlines of 2023. First, can we talk about how crazy of a year 2023 was? There was certainly a lot to talk about. I invite you to listen to this special episode that was recorded on the Earn & Invest podc...

Have you ever tried to achieve a money goal and felt like you never made any progress? Or do you walk around feeling completely uneasy about your money situation? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you are not ...

Did you ever have bad dreams when you were a kid? Maybe you thought there was something lurking in your closet or under your bed - the boogie monster. Now, that boogie monster might be replaced by bad dreams about money. Our ...

Ever feel like a deer caught in headlights when it comes to managing your finances? You are not alone! We've all stood at that crossroads, but today, I'm venturing down the path of financial clarity. We're discussing the crèm...

How do you donate money wisely? I definitely love giving more than receiving…in fact, I’m a terrible gift receiver. Giving effectively isn’t always easy. Our guest, Grace Nicolette, co-host of the Giving Done Right Podcast an...

Let me share a little secret with you - I have a date every week. But this rendezvous doesn't involve candlelight dinners or dressed-up evenings; instead, it involves my money. That's right, I've been practicing the concept o...

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 ...

Open, open, open! You may be too young to remember, but a clothing store named Mervyn’s back in the early ’90s had some great commercials with people camped out by their store just waiting for them to open for the big Black F...

In this episode, we're talking about Dave Ramsey's terrible retirement advice. Let me put myself in your shoes. No matter how old you are, you’re probably saving for retirement. You’re trying to figure out how much you need t...

If you haven't heard, Mint is going away in January. In a recent Ask Shannah, I talked all about the Mint transition. In this bonus episode, I'm sharing an update from Monarch, my favorite budgeting app, about how you can eas...

It’s time for another Ask Shannah episode with questions from Abbey and Jacci. In this episode, I break down whether you should take money from your 401K to pay off your student loans and what to do if you are a Mint user; in...

In this solo episode, I'm breaking down the seven things you should do with your money before the year ends. As a gentle reminder, pick a few things from this list to do. Find what works for you, and forget the rest. You get ...

This episode is your ultimate guide to afford the holidays without all the stress and debt that can come with it. With that said, I get that it is hard to do. The holidays always feel like a time when you are expected to spen...

Today's vault Ask Shannah question comes from Laquesha: "Hi Shannah. Thanks so much for answering my question. I really want to start investing but I keep getting hung up on all the chatter out there. I can’t figure out if I’...

It’s National Let’s Talk Money Day, and it’s also my 10-year wedding anniversary today, but let’s focus on the money part. Talkin’ money is what we do every week here on the show, so I’m excited that there’s actually a day de...

All my fellow female entrepreneurs - this episode is for you. It can be quite challenging being a female entrepreneur. I know personally because I’ve been one since I was 19 in college. You get so busy in the day-to-day tryin...