Episodes

Did you know that 30% of the population of the world is still unbanked? Meaning, 30% of the world’s population can’t easily get to a bank, let alone deposit a check, take cash out, or use any of the conveniences that help you pay for your life. And, on top of that 93% of bank closures happen in low…

On this episode of Shannah Shares, Community Q&A, I'm answering a question from Erica:"Hi Shannah! First off I love your podcast. Your podcast has helped me so much. I learn something new every time I tune in. My question is this. I'm 31 years old with a 2-year-old son which I’m the sole provid…

How do you take a career break without going broke? The idea of stopping your career altogether, taking a career sabbatical, and just doing something different for a period of time is a really really awesome idea. As you would imagine, taking a career break involves a fair amount of planning, smart…

You’ve heard many guests on this show talk about all different ideas when it comes to investing. There are two camps that most of them are in - either day trading or value investing. If you like the idea of living your life, maybe you’re a parent, or you work full-time or run a business and don’t w…

If you’ve taken a peek at the interest rate you are earning in your savings account you probably shed a tear or two. It feels like any savings account in this low-interest-rate environment is doomed to earn very little interest. What about crypto savings? They are earning on average 4-12% interest.…

What would the world look like if women had money rights from the start of time? I would imagine a very different world. Women have been pushing their way into equality for years. It was just 1963 when the Equal Pay Act was passed and1974 when the Equal Credit Opportunity Act made it illegal for cr…

Have you ever thought, if only I knew the secrets to money, life would be so much easier? You're in luck! There are some tricks and just everyday money advice that I think you really need to know. Now, no one really talks about this stuff, and if they do, it’s brushed over because most assume you a…

Are you ready to learn how to build wealth the simple way? In this episode, David Hegarty, the Founder, and CEO of Playbook, a step-by-step app for building wealth, is here to deliver some serious money gems. He’s throwing out traditional wealth-building wisdom and  instead sharing little-known str…

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 spot. Maybe you’re listening…

There is a lot that is heavy on my heart lately. I want to get real and share what's been on my heart and mind. In this special episode, I'm inviting you in to take a short reset and a deep breathe. We will be back to our regular scheduled episodes next week with some amazing guests. For today, I'm…

What does it take to start making million dollar choices? I’m not quite sure, but somehow a million dollars became the marker of success. The truth is a million dollars today is not what it used to be, but what you can do is start making million-dollar choices with your money. This doesn’t mean a m…

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…

What would it feel like to drop the shame and guilt around money in your relationship once and for all? This episode is for you if you're ready to cultivate a healthy money relationship with your partner filled with mutual respect and love. On this episode, Manisha Thakor from Money Zen is here to …

I will be the first to admit that Valentine’s Day is most definitely a Hallmark holiday. I’ve spent many a Valentine’s Day myself buried in a box of chocolates at home pretending my cat, Sofi, was my date. But showing someone you love, even just like them, is about more than a day. And let’s be rea…

What does it take to become a seven-figure female entrepreneur? My guess is if you’re listening to this episode you are really intrigued by the idea of looking at your bank account and seeing those seven figures hanging out. I’m with you, that sounds like one happy day. Our guest, Eleanor Beaton, i…

Learning to tame your money anxiety takes some practice. I’m a big fan of this episode because I will be the first to raise my hand and shout, “I have money anxiety.” Our guest, Emily Rose, is here to enlighten us all on this topic of money anxiety. Emily is a school psychologist, yoga teacher, aut…

On this episode of Shannah Shares, Community Q&A, I'm answering a question from Rachel:“Hi there Shannah. I feel like you’re a friend but you don’t even know me. I’m a regular listener and I know you’ve featured so many authors on this show who have books. I’m curious what some of your favorite…

Taxes are one of those things that we just can’t avoid. And it always feels like tax time comes around awfully fast. Every year you send in more and more questions about all things taxes, so I decided to bring in an expert to answer them all. We recently did an episode all about side hustles and ta…

In a time when inflation is running wild, rent prices are surging, loads of money have been printed, and the world is changing rapidly, Bitcoin has emerged as a new hard currency that is gaining some serious legitimacy. Experts have said Bitcoin could trade at $1,000,000 by 2030, regardless of wher…

In this special reboot 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’m seriousl…

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 habits You know how import…

In a recent article on CNBC, more than half or 51% of Americans have less than three months' worth of emergency savings. The pandemic has definitely made a mark on savings, and in my opinion, really shown that you need more than 3 months worth of savings in your “all hell broke loose” fund. However…

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…

If you're an entrepreneur or a side hustler, you need to know a few tax saving secrets that could save you thousands of dollars. Our guest, Carter Cofield, is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs save money on taxes. He's spent years learning the best tax sa…