Becker Talks Money

BTM News 5/26/23: Debt Ceilings, Mansions, and Nugget Ice

Put this at the top of your to-do list.

BTM News 5/19/23: Disney v Florida, TikTok v Montana, and NYC's Guaranteed Income

Breaking down every expense and income on our Vermont house.

Jobs Up, Rents Down, Inflation Leveling, and Writers Strike BTM News 5/12/23

Wanna read more? Or, just curious how much reading 50 books has cost me so far in 2023? Listen in to find out.

A Very Rich Cookie, Blake Lively's Husband, Apple's New Savings Account   5/5/23

Feeling restless? Wanna take a vacay but don't really have the flexibility - or funds? I highly recommend a staycation. Here's how I did mine.

Elizabeth Holmes Stalls Jail, Our Credit Card Debt Is Rising, Should We Move To Japan?   4/28/23

Taking you back to 2008 and telling you the story of my first business.

On our first installment of Becker Talks Money News: Taylor Swift Had A Question, Google Is Perk-Less, Tesla Loses Popularity, Lipstick Index Continues. 4/21/23

I hit my income goal, spent over $7,000 on a chimney (I'm crying), and realized one category is outta control. Listen to hear more!

Happy Valentine's Day! Did you know that Americans will spend nearly $26 billion on Valentine's Day this year?! Yes, that's billion with a b. Here's a quick rundown of our spending on February 14th.

I'll tell you what your top three priorities should be with your money in 2023 - and share my own money goals, too.

Two different ways you can budget for your business, and the only way you should be categorizing your expenses.

Are talks about money easy? Not usually. Having hard conversations is a part of life (and a part of handling your money). Here are the biggest things I've learned to have better hard conversations. 

Make sure you aren't doing these three things with your money is 2023.

If I asked you how much you paid for your house, would you bristle? I've been known to ask this question from time-to-time, and while I understand it can be personal, I like to remind people it's also public record!  But here's what you don't get from the assessor's website: how much did they put down? What's their monthly note? Did they shop around for insurance? How much will their loan cost ove...

Officially saying goodbye to something that has saved us tens of thousands of dollars over the last few years - because we bought a house!

Busy season is officially upon us - here are three things I do to keep my money under control when time is a scarcity.

Totally changed today's scheduled podcast to bring you some nuggets of wisdom from an incredible group of women I was lucky enough to be with this weekend.

If the last few years have taught us anything, it's that preparing our business (and life!) for the unknown must be a priority. Today I'm sharing about my "Just In Case" folder and everything I keep in it for ultimate peace of mind. Want to make your own? Get your checklist here: https://beckertalksmoney.com/just-in-case-checklist

Have you noticed that healthcare in America is a bit… well… fudged up? If you're self employed, you need to know about the American Rescue Plan Act and how it can significantly decrease your health insurance premium (now through 2025!).   Health insurance calculator: https://www.kff.org/interactive/subsidy-calculator/

If the last few years have taught us anything, it's that preparing our business for the unknown must be a priority. I chat about three super important things you can do to secure your business and your money, no matter the world's events. Download my Recession Ready guide here.

How keeping up with the It Girls keeps us broke, and how to navigate being a woman and a boss but not necessarily a girl boss. Download this guide to learn from fifteen incredible women about what they've honestly learned about money in business, good and bad.