Episodes

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. Inspired […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Emerging Artist-Producer HISH is one of the vanguard DJ’s pushing the boundaries of music, blending country and electronic dance music with his debut single, “Broken Heart Rehab.” After working as a DJ and a songwriter in Nashville for a few years, HISH came across the idea to mashup “Started from the Bottom” by Drake and Brantley […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about you...

It’s simple advice: cut out Starbucks and you’ll hit your money goals. Well, that’s not always true…but I argue there is a Starbucks effect on your money. A recent article by ValuePenguin was published that details the price of a Starbucks cup of coffee around the world. Interesting, the United States has the lowest cup […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choice...

In full disclosure, we have not always been the biggest fans of taking a cruise. We are more the type to wander and explore on our own. However, lately, we have been coming across more cruise ships and cruise experiences that are literally changing how we all look at taking a cruise. Summer is right […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Are you awake? Well, of course, you are if you’re reading this, but I mean are you really fully awake and living life – reaching for your dreams – or are you waiting until it all looks perfect? This week I posted a picture on Instagram where I gave readers permission to live the 80/20 […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It might look like a good option to you – take some money out of your 401k to pay off debt or to take that vacation you’ve been dreaming of. However, there are many factors to consider when you’re thinking about using your 401k as a piggy bank. The beauty of saving money in a […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is your financial wellness score? We all know how important it is to eat right and exercise daily if we want to stay in shape, however, do you know what it takes to be financially well? My guess is you don’t spend a ton of time thinking about this concept. Making smart money moves is […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even though blogger and writer Jenna Spesard lives in a tiny house, she is on a big journey, creating and living the life she always dreamed about. A few years ago, Jenna quit her job in Hollywood, built a tiny house, hit the road and now travels around the world. Jenna writes about her adventures, […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

We are always asked, “how do you manage to travel smarter, easier and cheaper?” We always take for granted the tips and strategies we use that are just second nature to us. So, we have decided to compile a list of travel tips and hacks that will help you travel better and smarter the next […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There I said it. I’m a big fan of credit cards for three main reasons: cash back, airline tickets and gift certificates. In my world, credit cards equal powerful rewards that are worth real money in your pocket that can be used towards all sorts of money goals. The sad news is that only 31% […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

If you work for a public company, it’s quite possible that you’re missing out on one of the easiest and best ways to save money. This little powerful savings vehicle is called an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and it literally allows you to tap into untapped dollars. With an ESPP, you can purchase company stock […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

If you’re going to be headed to a music festival then you better load up your phone with some great apps to help you survive. With thousands descending on Coachella this weekend, which is really the kick-off to the summer festival season. Right after Coachella is finished in a few weeks, Stagecoach rolls into the […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Every year around tax time I scour the internet looking for hilarious and interesting tax facts to share. This year, WalletHub put together a great inforgraphic is 2017 Tax Facts that had some great facts to share. On This Podcast Episode: I’m sharing some of the funny tips and information about taxes in 2017 to […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Don’t touch that cheap debt. Did you know that not all debt is created equal? There is such a thing as smart debt believe it or not. It’s very popular these days to get fixated on paying off all of your debt in record speed, but I’m going to argue that isn’t always the smartest […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s almost impossible to avoid credit card debt. Even if you’re always within your budget, have a healthy savings account, and live by debit and cash, there will certainly come a time when you’re going to want to spend some cash that isn’t in your account. Enter credit card debt. It happens to the best of […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

We see this evolution happening all over the world, people want to know where their food is coming from and where it is grown regardless of your budget. Chef and farmer Jack Herron is a native Oklahoman who took an idea he had to create a self-sustaining farm and grow it the business he’s always […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Did you know that there is a way to avoid all that stress you might be feeling right now and file your taxes for free? There are lots of platforms that claim to be ‘”free” but I can tell you that filing with MyFreeTaxes truly is free. Music to my ears. More than half of […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Name three places you want to travel to right now – go! I bet what’s stopping you is the ridiculous price of airfare. Why pay more for your flights than you need to?! I was so excited when I discovered Scotts Cheap Flights because unlike many other “discount” sites, Scotts Cheap Flights really delivers amazing […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

April is Financial Literacy month and that means I plan to bring you some “controversial” money topics each Monday during the month. We’re going to start things off with a topic that most don’t like to talk about: protecting your paycheck. It may seem silly to you at first, but your paycheck really is your […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

The no cash revolution is here to stay and it’s roaring faster than ever. With the success of Venmo in the peer-to-peer lending (that means between friends), many bigger banks are scrambling to get in the action. Launching later this year, Zelle, powered by some of the biggest banks hopes to complete as best as […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

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 Nashville’s coolest artists, chefs, musicians, and dreamers. Through her journey as a journalist, she’s found her calling and unleashed her genius in more ways than one. I […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

I want to introduce you The Life Currency, a great new community and learning space for female millennials. I remember when I graduated college, I really thought I had it all figured out. I had run a business in college, and while my business skills were above average, there were so many life lessons that […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

We’re rolling into Scottsdale, Arizona for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four this coming weekend. If you haven’t been to Scottsdale yet, it should be added to your travel wish list. A few weeks ago we had a weekend getaway at a conference in Scottsdale at the beautiful Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia. We […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices....

Are you waiting, patiently of course, for the mailman to deliver your tax return check? If so, I’ve got 4 smart money tips for your tax refund to help rev up your finances. If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while you know that I’m a big fan of making sure you have […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices