Everyone's Talkin' Money

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, and is where all the programming you get from society and your family is stored - especially when it comes to money. This all goes into your brain, and then your brain comes up...

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 learned over the last nine years since I started this show. Links The Podcast class - sign up for my special group coaching program to create, launch, and profit from your podcast...

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 cash flow. That’s a much healthier way of looking at your money and can change your money situation quickly. Our guest, Whitney Hansen, host of the Money Nerds podcast, knows...

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 necessary to achieve your goal. Intentions are also focused on your thoughts around money. If you have debt and are always thinking you suck at money, well, your brain isn't...

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 habits takes effort and consistency, but it's okay to face money challenges along the way. The key is to push through and strive for financial ease. The best way to start is by...

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 tips to survive financially. But did you also know that tipped workers happen to be some of the most economically disadvantaged? If you’re a tipped worker, our guest, Barbara...

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. Sarah runs three businesses that serve both real estate investors and real estate agents and is the author of 30-Day Stay: The Investor’s Guide to Mastering the Medium-Term R...

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 money patterns as your parents? Ever hold on to money tightly out of fear of spending it or just losing it? These are all examples of money trauma that our guest, Christina Foxwe...

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 School who has written this masterclass of a book, Bring Yourself: How to Harness the Power of Connection to Negotiate Fearlessly. We’re going to do a deep dive into how you ca...

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 not getting enough sleep. As she describes, it’s a vicious cycle between the lack of sleep and money stress, so no wonder you’re probably stressed out and pretty sleepy. Terry’...

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 more money than you need and see how that feels. Try it on for a day or two. Our guest, Jesse Mecham, Founder and CEO of You Need a Budget, or YNAB, one of my very favorite budg...

Day 5 of the 12 Days of Holiday episodes: In this episode of "Everyone's Talkin' Money," Ben Hockema joins me to explore the idea of how much is "enough" money and what financial security looks like. We discuss how to figure out what is enough for each individual and create a financial plan that allows us to live the life we want. We dive into the detrimental effects of shame marketing and the imp...

Day 4 of 12 Days of Holiday episodes: Did you know there is $195 billion of medical debt outstanding? And, in fact, medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy here in the U.S. If you’ve been to the hospital or even a Dr. recently, you know, even with insurance, getting healthcare in the country means you often have to pay out of pocket in a big way. The truth is you shouldn’t be put in financ...

Day 3 of 12 Days of Holiday episodes: Which camp are you in? Money can buy happiness or money can’t buy happiness? I grew up hearing that money can’t buy happiness, but then I saw everyone in my life push hard to make money, hold on tight to money, and not always enjoy money so that all got a bit confusing. Our guest, Jason Vitug, author of the new book Happy Money Happy Life, A Multidimensional A...

It's Day 2 of our 12 Days of Holiday episodes. What does it take to live an abundant life? That feels like a pie-in-the-sky question to ask, but I want you just to entertain the thought for a moment. What does abundance look like to you? While money might be the first thing that pops into your head, I challenge you to think about abundance not simply as a dollar amount but as a way that you want t...

Day 1 of our 12 Days of Holiday Episodes. Did you know that passive income is one of the best ways to build wealth? It sounds pretty good, but passive income also has some flaws. The problem is when most people talk about passive income it isn’t actually passive income, like buying a business where you actually have to work. The true definition of passive income is to have money coming in when you...

Every time I’ve gone to fill up with gas this year I’ve thought, “you know, an electric vehicle would really come in handy.” In this Ask Shannah episode, I’m exploring if electric vehicles can really help you save money and whether they are worth it or not with Peter Glenn, co-founder of EV Life. I’ve done a deep dive into all the incentives and tax breaks, but there’s a lot to know, and it feels...

This episode is a great way to close out the year. You may have heard of Jamila Souffrant’s top-rated podcast, Journey to Launch. Well, she’s got a new book that just hit the shelves: Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving Wealth and Happiness that is a must-read. When I was thinking about our conversation, I kept coming back to financial freedom. We all want it, but...

Raise your hand. Are you the tightwad or the spendthrift in your relationship? I have to admit, I’m mostly the tightwad but don’t get me wrong, I do love to spend money too. Get this, tightwads are more likely to marry spendthrifts than they are to marry someone like themselves. That’s what motivated our guest, Scott Rick, a behavioral scientist at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Busin...

The 7 Biggest Money Headlines of 2023. First, can we talk about how crazy of a year 2023 was? There was certainly a lot to talk about. I invite you to listen to this special episode that was recorded on the Earn & Invest podcast with its host, Jordan Grumet, myself, and Joe Saul-Sehy from Stacking Benjamins. Links The Earn & Invest Podcast Stacking Benjamins SPONSORS Thanks to Monarch for sponsori...

Have you ever tried to achieve a money goal and felt like you never made any progress? Or do you walk around feeling completely uneasy about your money situation? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you are not alone. You see, money is about more than numbers. It’s about our very complex relationship with money that was set in motion even before we were born, believe it or not. As ou...

Did you ever have bad dreams when you were a kid? Maybe you thought there was something lurking in your closet or under your bed - the boogie monster. Now, that boogie monster might be replaced by bad dreams about money. Our guest, Meghan Dwyer, a Certified Financial Planner and host of the Money Isn’t Scary podcast, is here to take away all those bad money dreams and help you go from financial fe...

Ever feel like a deer caught in headlights when it comes to managing your finances? You are not alone! We've all stood at that crossroads, but today, I'm venturing down the path of financial clarity. We're discussing the crème de la crème of money tools and apps that help you stay on top of your budget, like Monarch and You Need a Budget. I also shake up conventional banking wisdom as I highlight...

How do you donate money wisely? I definitely love giving more than receiving…in fact, I’m a terrible gift receiver. Giving effectively isn’t always easy. Our guest, Grace Nicolette, co-host of the Giving Done Right Podcast and Vice President of Programming and External Relations at the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), is here to help you figure out how to give effectively whether it’s now...

Let me share a little secret with you - I have a date every week. But this rendezvous doesn't involve candlelight dinners or dressed-up evenings; instead, it involves my money. That's right, I've been practicing the concept of "money dates," and truth be told, it's been a game-changer in reshaping my relationship with money. In this episode, I'll walk you through how I set up my money dates and ho...