Episodes

How many times have you said the following, “I’m really going to focus on saving money this year,” only to find yourself doing quite the opposite? And then there are those sneaky costs in your spending, like countless subscri...

We throw around words like financial literacy, but what does it really mean? If you’re like me, you didn’t grow up learning about money in school and what your parents taught you; I guess you still had many questions when you...

In this episode of Ask Shannah, I’m answering a question from Laquita. “Shannah, your podcast has saved my life. I can’t tell you what a mess I was before. I felt all over the place and wasn’t motivated, even though I wanted ...

What does it mean to have a financial plan? Is it something that we all need? Ethan Ho, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ from Oahu, Hawaii, is here to share the ins and outs of having a financial plan. One of my favorite takeaw...

Getting engaged can be a stressful time and a very expensive time. When do you propose? Who proposes to whom? How much money should you really spend on an engagement ring? What if you’ve never really talked about money before...

How do you really save money? The average American has 5-7 accounts, and that can be a lot to remember; as our guest Brian Hamilton says, it's a cognitive load and creates financial anxiety. However, when saving money, the se...

What choice do you make when the numbers don’t make sense? Do you give up, or do you get to work? Our guest, Mignon Francois, is a self-made black female entrepreneur who beat all the ads and turned her last $5 - the only way...

Have you ever thought, “I’m doing all the “right” things with my money, but I’m still not achieving my goals. What’s going on?” This kind of thinking is very common, and I hear it repeatedly with my money-coaching clients. Th...

In this Ask Shannah, I'm sharing how to plan financially as a couple with a large age gap. Money as a couple is stressful enough, but there are a few things to consider when you have a large age gap. I'm sharing a bit from my...

Is real estate investing a goal you have for 2024, but you don’t know where to start? You’re in luck because our guest, Liz Faircloth, will blow your mind with some of the best and most practical real estate investing advice ...

Did you know there are three ways you spend money based on your identity? You either spend money to escape, belong, or embrace your identity. Before you go second guessing how you spend your money, our guest, Ellyse Fulmore, ...

In this Ask Shannah episode, I’m covering how to start a Roth IRA and how to know if you need life insurance. I’m so excited about all the Ask Shannah questions that I’m going to cover this year. I was so overwhelmed by all t...

Let's talk about debt. There’s a lot of shame and fear around debt, and much of it is stirred up by money experts who want you to believe that you aren’t good enough unless you are debt-free. Can we please cut the crap and be...

Without thinking, tell me your first thought that comes to mind about money. My guess is your thought isn’t super positive. And that’s not your fault. Your brain is always driving what you’re feeling and how you’re acting, an...

In this Ask Shannah episode, I'm answering a question from Diana, who wants to know if it's really possible to create a profitable podcast as a side hustle. I share my story of creating this podcast and some lessons I've lear...

Let me be real honest with you. There’s only so much you can cut from your spending to change your money situation. So, instead of hyper-focusing on cutting more, I want you to shift your thinking to what could bring in more ...

I'm not a big fan of money goals. Instead, I like to think about setting money intentions. A money intention is a feeling or a why behind your goal. This feeling or why becomes a strong motivating factor to take all the steps...

Day 12 of 12 Days of Holiday episodes: In this summer money episode, we talk about the importance of building good money habits with Eric Roberge, CFP and founder of Beyond Your Hammock. Eric emphasizes that creating these ha...

Day 11 of 12 Days of Holiday episodes: Did you know that over 5.5 million people in the U.S. are living on a tipped income? You know, servers, bartenders, ushers, nail salon workers, valets, and even strippers who all rely on...

Day 10 of 12 Days of Holiday episodes: In this episode, we’re talking about a real estate strategy that’s helping investors combat higher interest rates with consistent cash flow, called medium-term rentals with Sarah Weaver....

Day 9 of 12 Days of Holiday episodes: Money trauma is real, and you most likely have experienced a version of it in your life. Ever spend too much on something because it makes you feel better? Ever feel stuck in the same mon...

Day 8 of 12 Days of Holiday episodes: What would it look like to negotiate any situation fearlessly? Our guest, Mori Taheripour, is a globally recognized negotiation expert and an award-winning faculty member at the Wharton S...

Day 7 of our 12 Days of Holiday episodes: Raise your hand if you’re sleepy. According to our guest, Terry Cralle, a registered nurse, certified clinical sleep educator, and author of Sleeping Your Way to the Top, we are ALL n...

Day 6 of our 12 Days of Holiday episodes: Will more money eliminate all your money stress? It’s a question I’ve tossed around in my head for many years now. Of course, you and I both would love to test the theory - to have mo...