Episodes

There’s no better time than the summer to check in on your finances and see where you’re at. The summer money checklist contains 10 tips to ignite your finances this summer and get you on the road to a knocking down all those goals you set earlier in the year. Here’s a rundown of 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should You Have a Credit Card or Not? According to a Bankrate.com survey, 64% of millennials do not own a credit card. “Millennials are clearly falling short in terms of credit card usage compared to their elders,” said Mike Cetera, Bankrate.com’s personal loans and credit analyst. “A credit card shouldn’t be seen as taboo. Used […] 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 ...

The stats don’t lie. Raising a kid could cost you somewhere north of $250,000 and that doesn’t count the costs for college (which just about double that number…yikes). Those numbers aren’t meant to scare you, but to prepare you for the financial reality that is knocking on your doorstep…but you all are already so far […] 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. ...

A new survey released by insuranceQuotes finds that millennials are most likely to rent homes, but very few are covered by renters insurance. And while coverage is not expensive, not having it could cause a huge financial hardship – and that’s no joke! “A big takeaway from the survey is that many consumers underestimate the benefits […] 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 y...

We’re talking tech today with tech superstar, Rich DeMuro. Rich is tech reporter at LA’s KTLA morning news and his segments are syndicated all over the states. He’s the go-to guy on all things tech, and in this podcast episode we’re exploring the top tech tools for millennials to save money and time. I even […] 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 mega...

Being a newlywed is great – everything is “new” and it feels like you are floating on cloud nine. Money is the one thing that can come and steal that thunder if you aren’t careful. There’s nothing I hate worse than knowing a couple is fighting about money! In this episode, I’m deep diving into […] 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/adcho...

Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are all startups that we recognize. They’ve made a dramatic impact on our everyday life – can you even imagine a day without Instagram?? Not every startup rises to superstar status, and many crash and burn before they even have a chance at success. What can you do as a millennial […] 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 ...

It’s almost summer, and that means it’s time to travel. I know it’s tough, and everything seems so expensive, but after this podcast episode hopefully you’ve got some new smart travel tips under your belt for the next time you book your trip. We’re covering in this episode: How to change an airline ticket Why you […] 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...

This is an awesome listener question episode jammed packed with info. We’re covering: Is TSA Pre-Check Worth it? How to Pay of $10K in Debt…Fast? Should We Have Joint Bank Accounts When We Get Married? What’s With All Those ROTH Mutual Fund Fees? If you like this episode, please do me a favor and post […] 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....

If you’ve tried to save money and just never can seem to sock away any, this podcast is for you. Do you want to know the secret to saving money….I bet you do! The secret is that your savings is hiding right now in your bank account just waiting to be found. In this podcast, […] 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

Raise your hand if you hate student loans? A recent statistic said that the average college student had over $30,000 in student loan debt. If student loan debt is a reality for you, you’ll want to tune into this podcast where I interview Bobby, the Millennial Money Man. He paid off $40,000 of student loans […] 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...

I mean, who doesn’t love Prince? His music, his style, his attitude was all part of his allure. Prince’s untimely death can also teach us some key money lessons. In this podcast, I’m talking about the purple rein of Prince – what he did well and where he dropped the ball money wise. Once you’re […] 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/adch...

Curious, aren’t you? Just what is the #1 most important piece of money advice? It’s actually so simple and yet so very hard. If you only followed this one piece of money advice for the rest of your life, you would be sitting pretty in life. Join me on this podcast episode as I chat […] 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

You know I’m a huge fan of negotiation. I negotiate for everything – rent, cable, phone, travel, contracts, etc. You name it, I negotiate for it. One of the most important things you can negotiate for is your salary (and, then know how to handle the salary increase wisely). Join my friend, Jacqueline Twillie (salary […] 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. V...

Renting your first apartment? It can be daunting the first time you rent an apartment, but there are some great tricks to help you save a ton of money. I made so many mistakes the first time I rented my first apartment – things you shouldn’t do – like spend too much money on a fancy […] 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

I recently wrote an article for PolicyGenius about the 5 financial shortcuts that you need to know, which is jammed packed with some great information to help you demystify your money. In this podcast, I’m sharing 3 of my favorite money shortcuts that you need to know. With thousands of articles out there about how 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....

The IRS reports that the average tax return for 2016 will be $3,053. If you’re expecting a big return, you’ve got some decisions to make. I say spend half on fun stuff and then be smart financially with the other half. If you’re thinking about traveling, we’ve got a great list of some of 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

So you have a blog. You decide one day to take on the message of Love, and ask everyone who is reading your blog to send in a T-Shirt so you can stencil in the words, “So Worth Loving.” To your surprise, an overwhelming amount of people respond and before you know it, 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

Grudge purchases. You know stuff like vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, car insurance and tires. The stuff that you really DON’T want to spend your money on, but you know you have to. On today’s podcast, we are talking about one grudge purchase, in particular, your tires. I have to admit, I know nothing about how to select tires […] 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...

Living paycheck to paycheck doesn't just happen to people with small incomes. It's a universal problem that is very real, but most people don't talk about it. So, what can you do if you find yourself in the paycheck to paycheck cycle? My guest on this podcast is one cool chic, Tonya Rapley of My […] 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...