Episodes

I discovered a secret a long time ago that I want to let you in on. The power of therapy – not only for things like relationships, or anxiety, or depression but also for things like money. Therapy is a great tool to help you figure out why you do or do not make certain money decisions. So in this …

How we view life’s inevitable setbacks can have a profound effect on our overall well-being. After all, crumbling under the weight of disappointment isn’t nearly as productive as finding a way to be happy with a new reality — even when that reality is beyond anything we could have imagined. Michael…

I want you to imagine a life where you are financially savvy and independent, living with purpose and generosity while inspiring others. Keisha Blair, the author of the book Holistic Wealth, is our guest on this episode and she’s dishing life lessons to help you find purpose, prosperity, and happin…

I think Kermit the Frog said it best, "Life’s like a movie. Write your own ending." So what do you want your movie to look like? It’s 2020, and that means it’s time to set some money intentions for the year that you can achieve, that will change your life, that have you looking back at 2020 in awe …

New Year’s resolutions don't work, it's a proven fact. So why would you waste time or energy making resolutions? I’ve got a better plan I’m going to share with you in today’s episode. According to U.S. News, 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February. And, in a poll that was taken in 2017, 53%…

I’m so excited to have back on the show our resident investing guru Michele Schneider. She’s sharing 9 investing megatrends that you need to know for 2020 and a whole lot of investing info to help you know where to put your money next year. You might remember Michele who wrote the book Plant your …

Have you ever had those moments when you know you’ve got some extra cash in your bank account and then you aimlessly spend it all while thinking, "I know there was some good reason I was saving this money?" This episode reboot is all about creating a plan to upgrade areas of your life where you sp…

I’m curious, how you feel about networking? For most of us, the idea of networking can be fear-inducing. The good news is you now have permission to throw out the old-school networking rules. As our guest, Charles Ruffolo The NetworKing says, the key to networking your way to success isn’t really a…

If you've never taken a look at a credit union, now is the time. Credit unions are a cooperative banking system meaning they exist literally to give back to their members. Get this, there are over 9,000 credit unions in the U.S. One of the things that makes me so excited is that credit unions are n…

You’ve got only a few more days to enroll for open enrollment for health insurance in 2020. However, no matter when you’re listening to this episode, you’re going to love this guide to hacking health insurance with Cosmopolitan Deputy Lifestyle Director Ashely Oerman. Ashley is breaking down what y…

I've got a question for you. What would it feel like to be debt-free, to start over from a blank page, to not have that stress and worry hanging over you? I would imagine pretty good – but becoming debt-free takes time, some tips and tricks and as Michael Bovee says, it’s all about getting to know …

I’m normally not a big fan of separating women from men when it comes to money, however, I am a strong supporter of creating a new language around investing for women. Why, because, as our guest, Amanda Holden, aka the Dumpster Doggy says, "there’s a lot of femme shaming when it comes to money, how…

We all have a money story. A way in which we grew up thinking about money, either consciously or unconsciously and our money story has power over the choices we make and don’t make with our money. Our podcast guest, Dr. Daniel Crosby, a psychologist, and a behavioral finance expert says that behav…

Six letters – BUDGET – probably one of the most despised combinations of letters in the English language, but that’s because you’re thinking about it all wrong. A budget isn’t a set in stone document that is some formal decree telling what you can and can’t spend your money on. In fact, in this reb…

It's that time of year again for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and all the deals. It's easy to get carried away and spend more money than you want during this time of year. Luckily, I’ve got Julie Ramhold from DealNews and Jay Klauminzer from Raise on this episode to help us sort out the money-saving …

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 reboot, I sat do…

Spring cleaning is one thing. However, there’s something to be said for cleaning up your finances this fall. Your wallet is going to get a workout in the next few months (hello holidays), so I turned to Rod Griffin from Experian to share with you 5 tips to help you ace your fall financial checkup. …

Have you ever wondered how you can sell stuff online and actually make money? In this episode, we're sharing the insider secrets to sell your stuff online. There are tons of places to sell your stuff, but today we’re talking to Brad Williams head of communications at Mercari, the fast-growing resa…

I’ve negotiated for a lot over my career and it always induces a sense of panic coupled with my heart rate shooting way up, but the truth is, every time I negotiate I earn more or pay less. Thanks to Jacqueline Twillie, the Founder and President of ZeroGap.co, a global training, and development fir…

Today’s guest, Mollie Krengel, founder of Wild Bum and Wild Hive and a warrior for living life with more adventure & meaning, thinks that we need to reframe our minds around travel and has one simple tip to help you do just that - just get out and start exploring. Traveling isn't always about a…

The stats don't like - three out of every four millennials are in debt and the problem isn't getting better. What responsibility do banks have in this mess? Andrew Au, a modern business leader who helps big global brands know how to translate millennial, is offering some good advice in this episode…

Our guest, Sarajane Case, is an Enneagram expert and host of the Enneagram & Coffee podcast. Sarajane is sharing so much Enneagram wisdom including why you need to think of your enneagram number as your character structure, not your personality type, and how you can use your number to help you …

I bet you’re tired of hearing about recessions – recession this, recession that, but friends, now is a good time as any to get yourself and your career recession ready. Brandon Renfro, CFP, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Finance and all-around recession expert says the #1 thing to focus on is your c…

Have you ever wondered - how do I know if I’m making the right decisions with my finances? How can I figure out if I’m saving enough money? How do I manage to pay off my student loans and saving for my future? You’re not alone if these money questions keep you awake at night. Clint Haynes is a CFP…