Episodes

I've often said that retirement is going to look very different for us - unlike anything we've seen before and that will require a different way we save our money. Meet Daniel Ameduri, whose new book, Don’t Save for Retirement, offers a unique way to think about retirement that is somewhat counter…

Do you remember who talked to you about money? For most of us, the answer to that question is no one, really. In fact, a recent study by Quicken revealed that one-third of adults said no one taught them about money when they were a child and in turn, are twice as likely to delay talking to their o…

Money anxiety is a real thing. Most of us feel some level of anxiety every month when we're worried if we will have enough money in our bank account to pay for all our expenses. When something out of the blue comes our way, the anxiety levels can increase quickly. Katie Prentke English, Co-Founder…

Don't leave your loved ones hanging. Countless surveys suggest that life insurance is one of the most misunderstood financial products and one of the most hated. But, life insurance can provide so many great benefits to your loved ones so it needs to be talked about. Faisa Stafford is President an…

Dan Conway is just like you and me. He is a married father of three who had what he called a "soul-crushing" corporate job who turned to cryptocurrency as a way out. However, Dan's attraction to crypto wasn’t borne of a get-rich-quick dream, although he certainly wasn’t immune to those. He was a tr…

Let's be real for a second. The idea of traveling in a group hasn't always been my cup of tea. Something about it always brought the same sense of fear of being in junior high and waiting for someone to pick me to be on their team. What if the other travelers don't like or I don't fit in? However,…

We tend to talk about money in a very pragmatic way - do these seven steps, save this much, don't do this, make sure you have a budget, etc. All good tips, but there's something else. For most of us, we know what we should do, but life gets in the way. These blockages can build up over time and sto…

Have you ever wanted to achieve a goal so bad, like deep down in your bones, but for some reason you talked yourself out of it? It’s too big, I’m not smart enough, I don’t have enough money. Instead of talking yourself out of why you can’t achieve it, start with deciding that it’s already yours.  …

Do you want to know the secret to building wealth? Ok, here it is- the secret is being smart with your money and leveraging it well. It’s not always about making more money every month but it’s about using what you’ve got in the most effective way day in and day out. And today’s guest Jay Klauminze…

I’ve gone through most of my life letting my bank account balance dictate my mood. I’ve stuffed ATM receipts in my wallet without looking at them, sat through amazing dinners fixated on how much money I don’t have at the moment, and stopped myself from truly living life….just because of that number…

Raise your hand if you’ve ever said the words, “I don’t want to deal with my money right now?” Friend, I am right there with you. Especially in those seasons when I had debt or things just weren’t flowing like I’d hope they would be. The truth is, we all face different money seasons and challenges …

Money is still a major taboo subject in a relationship—whether you’re on your first date or have been with your partner for multiple years. Money can be confusing and even, let’s just say, uncomfortable to discuss – wouldn’t it just be better if we all had this chip in us that allowed the other per…

To be good at anything in life, your career, your relationships, managing your money, etc. you need to find some balance. For my husband Jeff and me, that means escaping from time to time and finding places to explore that are about beauty, exploration, experiences and if we're lucky, making a few …

What was the first thing you learned how to cook? For me, it was scrambled eggs and ever since I’ve been fascinated by food. Cooking has a reputation for being scary and expensive, but it is anything but that. As Ken Rubin, who is an accomplished chef from Rouxbe and our podcast guest says, "Start…

Most of us didn’t grow up with parent’s who taught us about money. Do you even remember how you learned about money? There is radio silence from our parent's and family members because there is so much shame, guilt, and negative feelings inherent in all of us around money. I had the pleasure of ch…

There always has to be a why when searching for financial independence. Why do you want to want to save money, why do you want to buy a house, why do you want to change your career, why do you want to retire early? Our guest on this episode, Bola Sokumbi, is a finance expert, author, podcaster, an…

What is your biggest money worry – not having enough money to pay off your student loan, maybe you’re in a mortgage that’s over your head right now, or maybe you’re just trying to figure out how to quit your job and be a stay at home parent. You could win the lotto, but what about something as simp…

Should you buy the car, should you lease the car, which car should you get? You can drive yourself crazy until you remember, it’s just a car. So I bought one, and here’s my story. What You'll LearnHow I turned an expensive SUV purchase into a good money decisionThe money lies over leather seat…

How would it make you feel if you launched a blog and it earned six figures in three short years? The skeptics say it’s not possible, but Kate Kordsmeier from Root + Revel did it and so can you. What You'll LearnDebunking the biggest myths when it comes to blogging and earning an incomeKate's s…

There isn't much more that I dislike besides going to the dentist. However, in a recent study by Freedom Debt Relief, debt is still one of those taboo topics. Not only do we not want to talk about, but debt is also a silent killer of your dreams and goals and is the #1 cause of stress and anxiety a…

As Dan Weissmann, host of An Arm and a Leg podcast says, "You gotta be ready to do some pretty good adulting to figure out this whole health care thing."  Health care is crazy. People are declaring bankruptcy, no one really knows what kind of coverage they have, and the whole process is just plain…

Student loan debt is real and politicians are fighting about it with no clear answers. Meanwhile, what you really want to know is can you actually pay off your student loans and build your wealth at the same time?  Robert Farrington, the mastermind behind The College Investor who is also America’s…

Jessi Fearon and her husband tackled two of life’s biggest challenges all at once – managing the cost of raising a family while simultaneously climbing out of over $55 in debt…they didn’t have superpowers or win the lottery, but we’re showing how they did it in this episode (and how you can as well…

The best part about being a podcaster is getting to create a community and deliver content that you want to hear. Your Ask Shannah questions have inspired this podcast episode, and we're starting off with a question about how you can put your finances on autopilot (inquiring minds want to know). I'…