Episodes

Have you cried about your money lately? As Joe mentioned in the intro, millions of people are crying about their money, you might be one of those. I know I certainly have in the past. With all the content out there about money, it’s so easy to still feel lost at the end of the day. Especially now w…

Yes, it is possible to invest in real estate and earn passive income on any income. If you’re active on social media, you may have heard of Rachel Richards and her brand Money Honey. Rachel has been on the show in the past, however, in this episode she's sharing her story about getting started in r…

The question I get asked the most is, "how much money should I save for retirement." In this solo episode, I'm sharing 4 steps to figuring out how much money you save during your working years for retirement. There are endless calculators, blogs, and even podcasts that seek to answer this question.…

Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation with Keisha Blair. If you missed Part 1 we talked all about money trauma and how to heal your relationship with money. Make sure you click the link in the show notes to listen to this episode if you haven’t already. In this episode, we’re walking through the fr…

What would it feel like to be a financial grownup? I share a bit more in the episode, but I grew up in a family where we openly talked about stock investments, wealth, and growing your money, even from an early age. However, I missed some important lessons around saving money, how to deal with debt…

What would it feel like to check some money items off your to-do list and stress less? The summer is my favorite time of the year. My bday is in July and I just love a warm day that stays light out until well past 9 where I live. It’s also smack dab in the middle of the year and a good time to che…

Raise your hand right now if you’ve ever been a victim of identity fraud? I certainly have. In fact, did you know that identity fraud cost Americans $52 billion in 2021 and more than $1,500 in losses per victim? As our guest, John Buzzard, a nationally recognized financial industry fraud and securi…

Are you struggling with money trauma? You can have money trauma from relationships, your childhood, your own money beliefs, and even generational money trauma that has been passed down. Our guest, Keisha Blair is the author of a book called Holistic Wealth which was just recently updated, and the F…

Are these 5 investing taboos keeping you stuck?In Today's Shannah Shares, Community Q&A reboot episode, I tackle a question 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 fig…

The world of investing has largely been monopolized by companies that offer an outdated way of investing. Most investment companies don’t offer community amongst members or any type of education to help you. Enter Eve Halimi and Anam Lakhani, two 25-year-old phenoms who are also the Co-Founders of …

Alright, who has been guilty of a little revenge spending this year? I know I have. That dopamine hit is a real thing when it comes to spending. The truth is, most of us just haven’t felt in control during the pandemic so now you want to spend, spend, spend. However, is that a good thing for our ba…

In this special vualt episode of Shannah Shares, Community Q&A, I'm sharing how to prioritize your savings goals for the big stuff. Today’s Community question comes from Robbie: "Hi there, Shannah, thanks so much for taking the time to answer my question and for all the great money content. I…

Does your credit need a bit of an overhaul? You’ve probably heard the term Cash is King, but I think it’s really Credit is King. Those three digits that make up your credit score hold a lot of power in your wealth-building journey. The truth is, It can be really difficult to build credit from scrat…

I’m so excited about these new money 101 episodes. Over the course of the next few months, I’ll be breaking down some topics like how to pay off debt, ways to easily start investing, how to improve your credit score, and so much more. This episode is dedicated to the much-hated and universally loat…

In this Shannah Shares episode, I'm tacking a topic that is on everyone's mind lately: are we in a recession and why should I care. I walk you through what a recession is, how it might impact you, and some thoughts on how to get yourself recession ready. LinksForbes Article: What Is a RecessionJaim…

Did you know that there is currently over $25.3 trillion in U.S. home equity and 17+ million residential properties have over 50% in home equity? Maybe you’re one of those millions who don’t know how much home equity you have, whether or not you should tap into it, and then what to use it for if yo…

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…

This episode was inspired by a question from Bri: "Thank you for being the FIRST person to support me through my financial journey as an adult. I’m currently healing from many different emotions surrounding money. My question for you is about credit cards with perks. I got a few cards totaling 4,00…

What are NFTs and are they really an investment? I’ve been looking forward to this episode for quite some time because I’ve got a lot of NFT questions. It feels like all I’m reading these days is more about NFT hacks and losses so I was curious to know everything - what are NFTs, how do you create …

I have some shocking info to share with you. Data shows that almost all women will be single at some point either later in life or in the earlier years. Whether it’s being married and getting a divorce, being married and being widowed, or never getting married, if you’re a woman listening, buckle u…

In this episode, I'm featuring a Budget Rescue with Robert who asks:"Hi Shannah, thanks for taking the time to answer my question. BTW I love the new name of the show. This is one of the only places I feel like we can listen to all different types of conversations and you always surprise me with th…

How would your life have changed had you learned about money in high school or even college? I know mine would, fingers crossed, be very different. Our guest in this episode, Jake Cousineau, is a high school teacher helping young adults better understand personal finance as well as the author of “H…

When you get married, you want to start your shared life together on the right financial foot. Most people are so involved with wedding planning that they put off having necessary money conversations that always arise after you tie the knot, and those often lead to fights and relationship breakdown…

This week we’ve been focusing on student loans, hopefully, you had a chance to listen to our jam-packed episode with Robert Farrington on the student loan debacle. In this episode, we’re diving deeper into navigating the college aid process and all things FAFSA with Stuart Siegel, a nationally resp…