And Money

In this conversation, Dave & Lauren discuss a Hollywood actor who got scammed on his taxes, the implications of the Federal Reserve's rate cuts, consumer spending trends, the role of AI in the economy, and the controversial nature of cryptocurrency. The discussion highlights the importance of proper financial oversight, the current economic landscape, and the potential future of money and...

In this episode, we dig into the cost of “more.” Why do holiday gifts keep getting bigger? Why are houses oversized, cars overpriced, and now 50-year mortgages becoming a real conversation? We explore how lifestyle inflation creeps in without us noticing, why people feel financial pressure even when they’re earning more, and how to stay grounded (and grateful) in a culture that keeps telling us we...

In this engaging conversation, Lauren and Dave explore various themes ranging from their newfound love for coffee to their experiences at ACL music fest. They delve into deeper discussions about money, financial security, and the importance of communication in relationships. The conversation also touches on the impact of tariffs on consumer spending and concludes with nostalgic Halloween memories...

Debt helps fuel our consumer-driven society. We breakdown the good, the bad, and the ugly of utilizing debt as part of a financial strategy (or lack thereof!)

We see people talking about alternative investments all the time lately, so we want to demystify some of the thoughts around it. In Part 2, we provide practical tips and best practices for assessing alternative investment opportunities

We see people talking about alternative investments all the time lately, so we want to demystify some of the thoughts around it. In Part 1, we talk about some of the common misconceptions and ideas around alts.

We continue our conversation from last week, this time focusing more specifically on how the money invested in AI may (or may not) be changing the landscape of work.

Everywhere we look, so many headlines we read, nearly every casual conversation right now is somehow veering towards AI. Let's talk about it in the context of money.

Why do we work? How has work changed over the course of our lives and beyond? And how is it going to change as we look to the future? We talk about all of this and more on our Work & Money episode.

Whether it's talking about what a kid wants to be growing up, ideal retirement, or starting a business, everyone has dreams. Let's talk about what that has to do with money.

What are you doing for vacation this summer?? That question seems to be everywhere during these summer months, and the advent of social media has only added to the pressures of people's travel decisions. But what happens when the FOMO or the drive for status takes over? On this episode, we dig into how all of that intersects with the money component of traveling.

For as long as there has been money, there has been fraud. We use this episode to discuss different types of fraud throughout history, common tactics used by scammers, our personal experience with being defrauded, and practical ways to help you and your family members.

What do you want to be remembered for? How do you want to provide for your family and heirs once you're gone? Those are hard questions to think about and even harder to put into action. No matter the context, leaving a legacy starts with proactive, intentional planning. On this episode, we talk about legacy using real-world examples and discussing some of the common mistakes we see around esta...

Teaching kids about money. It sounds easy enough, but passing on work ethic, grit, and the value of a dollar requires intentionality and creativity. We use today's discussion to talk about what it looks like to engage your kids in the topic of money. Start young; start small; and, most importantly, seek wisdom.

When you've been married for 13 years, you're pretty much guaranteed to make some mistakes and learn some valuable lessons. Throw is a fresh dynamic of being business partners too, and the complexity grows. In today's episode, recorded 1 day after our 13-year anniversary, we take the opportunity to go through a "Failure Resume" - unpacking. the major money failures we've...

All "financial advisors" are not created equal, so how can you parse out the differences within an industry that seems to invite confusion? We use today's episode to walk through the financial services industry, and how that can help people make informed decisions on if//when to engage with an advisor.

"Time is Money" and yet, while money can be spent, saved, invested, and compounded, time can only ever be spent. In today's episode we talk about why the intersection between time and money is so important.

Risk is inevitable - but how we approach and handle it is completely up to us. In this episode, we explore risk tolerance, market swings, and preparing for the unexpected.

When it comes to money, what you don’t know can hurt you. In this episode, we discuss where people get their financial information, where they should get their information, and how the application of financial knowledge can make or break a financial plan.

Fear. Shame. Guilt. Joy. Money carries emotion - and it drives decisions more than we realize. This episode explores how to spot emotional money patterns and build a plan rooted in clarity (not chaos).

Some of the most important financial decisions don’t happen with a calculator - they happen with conversations. For our inaugural episode, we explore why open dialogue is the real financial tool every household needs. We’ll tell you a little bit about our story, share some formative money stories from each of our pasts, and tease what this new series has in store.