Episodes

Inspired by a listener question from Brandon, the answer to the question, "Is an MBA worth the investment," might surprise you. While student loan debt currently sits around $1.4 trillion dollars in the U.S., the thought of tacking on more debt might not seem like a great idea...unless it actually…

Contemporary country singer Tyler Williams might be one of the busiest dudes around - singer/songwriter, NASCAR driver, actor, author - yep, he has his irons in a lot of fires these days. For a guy, so busy and so driven, you’d never guess that at a young age he caught a bad case of stage fright al…

If you’ve filed your taxes before, or if you're a business owner ,you certainly love all those tax deductions. Why? They help reduce your taxable income and can potentially bump into a lower tax bracket on occasion. BUT…some of those tax deductions we used to love are now gone – they flew out the w…

Don’t you just love it when you travel to a place that you’ve always wanted to explore and all the stars align and the place is as cool, as welcoming, and even more interesting than you thought? That’s exactly how we experienced Austin recently.   On This Podcast Episode: For many years Austin h…

If you've ever wondered what you should be doing each month with your finances, I've got a podcast episode for you. I've compiled a list of the top things you should be thinking about each month to help you make smart money moves throughout the year. This is just a guide - so make sure you make it…

Does this podcast episode resonate with you? I can't tell you how many times I'm asked this question and the answer is always more complicated than you might think - but, it always end up with a yes. There are lots of things to hide from your partner - your secret mac and cheese addiction and the …

As we talked about in a recent travel episode, Austin is one of the hottest cities to travel in 2018 and might just be getting a lot more awesome-er (it’s a word) when the “Urban Oasis” that is the brand spanking new Fairmont Austin opens later this year. Located smack dab in the middle of downtow…

With millions of people making a financially themed resolution for 2018 - pay off that debt and save more are the two top resolutions - and recent Fed rate hikes expected to cost credit card users an extra $7.4 billion in interest this year (YIKES), the personal-finance website WalletHub today rele…

It’s a new year, the holidays are over, you're settling into 2018, but you are itching to get far, far away and experience an amazing getaway...and maybe travel some place you have never been before. We recently gave you some of the best budget travel destinations, well this time we are tackling t…

Let's talk about a "tough" money subject  – security and fraud prevention. It's on everyone's mind, even though our cashless society is pretty convenient for us all. The payments innovation landscape is rapidly broadening to encompass innovation ranging from mobile payments to biometrics (as exhib…

This year makes a new year with new tax laws. There's been a lot of talk in the media and online about proposed changes but few understand the changes that actually did make it into the new tax law. Not to worry, we've got the very talented and knowledgeable Jill Schlesinger, host of the Better Off…

After spending years covering the diverse Los Angles food scene for several prominent publications, food writer Katherine Spiers decided to dip her toe into the growing world of podcasting by launching her own show. Now, her top-rated Smart Mouth podcast is one of the best shows out there talking a…

One of the top money resolutions in 2018 is to get rid of that debt that keeps you locked up from achieving so many of your goals – and in particular that massive student loan debt. I’ve heard it from many of the listeners over the month of December that nothing would make you happier than to roll …

It's a new year and that means it's time to get to planning new adventures for 2018. Your bank account might need a rest from the all the holiday spending so we've come up with a list of places to travel to this year that will keep your budget happy and your bank account even happier.  On This …

It's 2018...can you believe it?! There's no better time than the new year to find your focus on what you want to achieve this year and what you want your life to look like. Whether you're still detoxing from a wild night last night or just relaxing on the couch for the last few moments of holiday b…

Why is the word millionaire so powerful? It seems to be the only goal that most of us actively strive for, but the funny thing is we aren't sure what exactly happens when we reach that coveted million dollar mark. We're bringing back this best of episode to inspire you to embrace some of these habi…

We're sharing another best of episode featuring one of our favorites from 2017. Journalist Lily Clayton Hansen captures people’s lives through storytelling and photography, with soul-revealing depth and artistic charm in her book, “Word of Mouth, Nashville Conversations.” Talking with some of Nashv…

All personal finance experts can agree on one thing – starting to save early will almost always help you reach your lifestyle goals quicker and with more ease than those who wait longer. When you think about your savings there are two ways you can save - the crockpot style or the microwave style. …

Traveling as a couple can be dangerous territory. Fraught with arguments over silly things like who forgot the toothpaste, can lead to a trip that just plain isn't a ton of fun. You might even find yourself a bit stressed out this holiday season traveling with your loved one (we hope not after this…

To celebrate the holiday season we're featuring Best Of episodes all week long from some of the most popular podcast this year. It takes some work to spend $2 million a month like Johnny Depp has been the last few years. I mean, come on, that does take some work to do that (but I'd love the chanc…

During the holidays it's very easy to get wrapped up in all the gift buying and gift getting. Some of us save the whole year just to afford a great holiday season with family and friends. However, sometimes the best gifts actually don't cost a thing (well, no more than the price of a stamp). Say wh…

This week on Lifestyle Thursday we are talking all about some of the best music that came out this past year featuring 17 albums you should own from 2017 (or at least take a listen to). On This Podcast Episode: Take a listen to our list of just some of the great music that came […] Read more... Se…

Credit scores have become critically important. Not only do you need a good score to get a decent rate on a mortgage or auto loan, but credit scores are increasingly being used in other places as well. In most states, auto insurance companies rely heavily upon credit scores to determine premiums. T…

This week we are talking about 11 travel gifts you or your favorite traveler needs right now. These days, there are so many cool new gadgets, smart tech items and organizing aides that help you become the best traveler you’ve always wanted to become. On This Podcast Episode: We poured through some …