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 passive income it isn’t actually passive income, like buying a business where you actually have to work. The true defin…

Let me tell you an investing story that makes the hairs on my arms stand up. I had been great at investing in a 401K from age 24 to 34. It was my ex-husband’s 401K, but he was the one with the great company match (aka free money). That account grew to $150,000. But then we got divorced and that acc…

How much do you hate budgeting? A lot, I know. In this Ask Shannah episode, I’m breaking down how you can create an annual spending plan with ease and ditch your budget altogether.  We've got an Ask Shannah question from Michelle that has inspired this episode. Michelle says, "Hey Shannah, thanks …

How do you blast away debt? I’ll give you a hint, it is not about paying the minimum payment on your debts. That just keeps you spinning the wheels. Our guest, Adam Carroll has something called The Shred Method that is going to revolutionize how you think about debt and how fast you can get out of …

What does it take to set and achieve your money goals in 2023? Hint, it requires new intentions, habits, rituals, systems, and a good money mindset to make it work. You and I both know that it is easy to set goals, but super super super hard to actually achieve them. Between your mind talking you o…

From the crypto crash to painfully high inflation to everyone’s starting to travel again to work from home here to stay. In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest money lessons from 2022, my opinion of course, and how they can help you think differently about your money in 2023. LINKS Current Inf…

It's that time of year again to set your money intentions for 2023. What do you want next year to look like? Do you have specific goals you want to achieve, and if so, why do they matter to you? Unlike resolutions, intentions are all about progress, rather than pass or fail. It’s time to set some m…

Best Of Episode #4 - The average American has 5-7 accounts and that can be a lot to remember, as our guest Brian Hamilton says, it's a cognitive load and creates financial anxiety. However, when it comes to saving money, the secret is to work with what you have and create some healthy savings habit…

Best of 2022 Episode #3 - Are you ready to get out of debt? If you’ve ever tried it you know it’s tricky. You have to work on your relationship with money, be willing to change habits, and look at your money in a whole new light. Our guest, Erin Skye Kelly wrote her new book, Get the Hell Out of De…

Best Of 2022 Episode #2 - What would it feel like to step into financial awesomeness? Every one of us has this place where things just click, where you feel in control, your money is moving you towards your goals, your relationships, career, mindset, all of the above are just really in the sweet sp…

Ever had one of those late-night online shopping sprees that you just knew you’d regret in the morning? Our inner state of mind is so instrumental in shaping what we do and how we do it, that if we don’t manage our own mind and emotions in a healthy way, it’s almost impossible to make healthy choic…

If you are in search of becoming financially free, you need to know these 5 principles of personal finance. Our guest on this episode, Curtis May, is the creator and owner of Practical Wealth Advisors and the host of The Practical Wealth Show Podcast. Curtis has been planning for individuals for mo…

Have you ever tried to achieve a money goal and felt like you never make any progress? Or do you cringe anytime something comes out of the blue that you need to spend money on? Or do you walk around feeling completely uneasy about your money situation? If you answered yes to either of these questio…

Are you more of a giver or a receiver when it comes to helping others? 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 and Vice President of Programming and …

Travel is back and millions are ready to get out there and start experiencing it all again. However, there’s a new reality. What happens if you get sick or injured while you’re away? You might think that you just pick up your insurance card and all will be taken care of. Not so fast. Did you know t…

To achieve success with your money, you must learn how to master your money mindset. You definitely need to know what to do with your money but your relationship with money is paramount. I thought it might be fun to wrap up the month doing a little mashup of some of the most impactful ideas to remi…

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room - inflation. You hear about inflation everywhere and feel it every time you fill up your car at the gas station or pop into the store to buy some food. Inflation is currently around 7.7%,  which is the highest it has been since the early 1980s, and it looks…

Debit card vs. credit card, which card should you use when? It may feel like plastic is plastic, but when it comes to your money, there are some distinct differences between a debit card vs. a credit card. In this Shannah Shares episode, I’m talkin’ when you use which card, how to maximize your ben…

Alright, who are my sports fans? There are few things we all love more than sports. Being in a crowd at a game or having friends over and rooting for your fav team is simply the best feeling. And if you’re a sports fan you know that sports can be downright budget-breaking. According to a Lendingtre…

Alright, let’s get real here. Are you making six figures but still using your parents' Netflix Login? Are you spending more money at Starbucks than you’re saving into your 401(k)? If you answered yes, you might be what’s called a HENRY- that is a high earner, that is not yet rich. In today’s episod…

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 mon…

Have you ever bought something on Black Friday and thought, "what did I just do?" If so, this episode is for you. In this special bonus episode, I'm sharing all my tips on how to shop on Black Friday with intention so you feel good about yourself and all the purchases you might make. It's tough to …

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 until we can't eat anymore. In this Friendsgiving episode, I sat down with…

Are you ready to get a clue about investing and take charge of your financial future? Before you sink a single dollar into the stock market, you need to know author Susan Laubach’s 7 rules to invest effectively and make your money grow. Susan knows a LOT about investing. She is a former Wall Street…