Brown Ambition

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We're BACK after a brief hiatus with a brand new show. You've seen the headlines about a pending recession, but is it really time to start preparing? And how could you prepare yourself for the next downturn if you wanted to? We've got some tips.  Also on the show, we tackle some brand new questions from our listeners: —Should I use a car accident settlement to pay off my loan debt or invest it ins...

This is a show years in the making — we finally have our podcast pals Rich and Marcus from Paychecks and Balances on the show! The guys join us to tackle some awkward and controversial questions about money and relationships. Follow Rich and Marcus @paybalances.  This episode originally aired Oct. 24, 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/lis...

Ash Cash * worked his way up from bank teller to bank branch manager to the CEO of a credit union over the course of a decade. He also nearly lost his Bronx, NY home during the 2008 housing crisis. In this special episode of Brown Ambition, we invited Ash to relive those trying days and share the steps he took to help his family get back on track. "I ate my humble pie and learned from it," Cash sa...

On today's show:  We tackle a question from a listener who is afraid that her own fears about losing money are costing her crucial wealth building opportunities. Later in the show, we take on a tough question about an underwater car loan (ugh!) and weigh the pros and cons of getting to know your neighbors.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/lis...

On today's show: We answer a question from a listener who says she was embarrassed to learn she accepted a salary $7,000 less than the market rate for her position. We offer some tips on how she can negotiate a raise...after she's already accepted the offer. Have a question for the show? We'd love to hear from you! (Yes, you can remain anonymous -- just tell us!) Email us here or hit is up on Inst...

One of us has a very exciting announcement on today's show! ;) You don't want to miss it.  Also on today's show we cover:  -Did Mandi's Twitter campaign against LG/Best Buy save her $900 and a new dishwasher?  -Can you negotiate with your auto lender to pay off your loan for less?  -Is it too late to start investing after 40?  -Who's *really* behind the #NotMyAriel protest? -The new James Bond is...

We asked our listeners to share their childcare cost stories, and you did not hold back! On today's show, we dive into the reader mailbag to hear from listeners spending tens of thousands of dollars per year on childcare. We also take questions from listener Scott, who wants to know if using a credit repair firm "piggybacking" technique can rescue his credit and Ashley who wants to know if investi...

On today's show, we recap a recent study that looked at places in the U.S. where families can earn six figures incomes and STILL feel broke . The struggle is real, y'all.  Increasingly, childcare is becoming one of the largest expenses for families. We want to hear your childcare stories ... how are you making it work? Do you pay for a full-time nanny? Rely on relatives to help? Spring for the fan...

Happy Brown Ambition Wednesday! On today's show: -Tiffany makes a big move -We tackle how to get out of a car lease -We share a story that's baffling — college grads spending thousands on a game that could pay off their student debt (if they're lucky) As mentioned on the show: How to Get Out of a Car Lease (LendingTree) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnys...

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On today's show, we tackle a ton of hot topics, including taking your questions on: -The best side hustles for folks who are time-challenged -How we really feel about using credit cards (and Dave Ramsey's long-standing rule against plastic) -How the bro-iness of the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement misses the mark with women of color (NY Times) -- Today's show is sponsored by  L...

Today’s episode is brought to you by the eco-conscious clothing company, Pact Apparel, gives its customers the chance to invest in the future of your family and women worldwide. For 25% off your first order, visit WearPact.com and enter code BrownAmbition at check out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omny...

Today's show is brought to you by KiwiCo! With a KiwiCo subscription, you get a monthly science, technology, engineering, math or art project for kids ages 0-16+ that is guaranteed to be fun, engaging and inspire new creativity and confidence. Visit KiwiCo.com/brownambition and get your first crate free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listen...

If you’re wondering how you can start investing for wealth beyond your 401(k) this is the show for you. We’re joined by Mandi’s personal financial planner Helen Ngo of Capital Benchmark Partners to go step by step through the process — from choosing your investments to deciding which types of accounts to open. You can schedule a FREE consultation with Helen via her website. * Today’s episode was b...

On today's show: -#EatingBreakfastWhileBlack is now a thing, thanks to one woman who took it upon herself to Twitter shame a D.C. transit worker for eating her breakfast en route to her next shift. -Fresh Off the Boat actress Constance Wu got dragged for some poorly timed/thought out tweets about her show's success -What the Trump/China trade war means for your wallet And we take YOUR questions fr...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we have a message for those of you struggling with financial stress....IT GETS BETTER. On today's show, we'll talk about ways we've coped with financial hardships in our past and present. As mentioned on the show: Mushroom suits — the affordable burial alternative (BBC) Roth IRA vs 529 plan for kid college savings (TaxSlayer) The best place to stash your em...

On today's show, we have a truly inspiring story to share. Leo and Faith were about to get married when they attended pre-marital counseling at their church. It was then that they were encouraged to sit down and get honest about the finances and their goals as they started a family together. In total, they carried over $211,000 worth of debt — a combination of both student loans and credit card de...

We're thrilled to FINALLY welcome Farnoosh Torabi to the show. She's the brilliant mind and cohost behind the So Money Podcast, author of several books on financial empowerment books and a forever entrepreneur who's launching a new venture this spring (and, oh yeah — a mom of two!). That new venture is called Stacks House, a "pop-up with a purpose" that seeks to empower women to take their finance...

Happy Brown Ambition Wednesday...and welcome back Tiffany! Today's show is brought to you by Hello Fresh . For $80 off your first month of delicious HelloFresh meal kits, go to HelloFresh.com/brownambition80 and enter promo code BROWNAMBITION80. On today's show, we cover: -The repercussions of cosigning for a friend's student loan (or any loan for that matter) -Why using extra cash to pay down you...

Paychecks & Balance's Marcus Garrett cohosts this week's show, and he shares how he found his perfect retirement number (Hint: It's actually not as high as you might think!). Check out Garrett's writing on GoBankingRates.com and show Paychecks & Balances some love on their website . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

We have a very special show for you today! We are joined by the incomparable Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, who has made it her mission to financially educate and empower the masses ever since launching her personal finance coaching business in 2003. On today's show, Lynnette gets candid about building a business about her husband, raising three kids student debt-free, and making her dreams a reality — to...

Happy Brown Ambition Wednesday!  On today's show, we tackle: - Finding a sponsor to take your career next level. -The motherhood tax and how it impacts women in the workplace -Apple's new credit card (worth it or not?) -Updating your tax withholdings for 2019  -- Today’s episode is brought to you by the eco-conscious clothing company, Pact Apparel, gives its customers the chance to invest in the f...

Is your car note eating up such a big chunk of your budget that you feel like you're not able to meet other goals, like saving?  You're not riding alone. Today on the show, we cover some truly troubling statistics about auto loan debt in America ....and can we just say...YIKES, y'all. If you want to see how much your auto debt is costing you, try out this handy calculator. *** Today's episode was...

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