Everyone's Talkin' Money

Have you ever wondered why we eat turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, and our favorite veggie dish for Thanksgiving? The Thanksgiving meal has evolved so much since the early 1900s and become the holiday we associate with eating until we can't eat anymore. In this reboot Friendsgiving episode, I sat down with the amazing Katherine Spiers, host of the Smart Mouth Podcast, to find out the history behind...

Open, open, open! You may be too young to remember, but a clothing store named Mervyn’s back in the early ’90s had some great commercials with people camped out by their store just waiting for them to open for the big Black Friday sales day. Now, if you’re like me, you probably don’t go to the store that often on Black Friday. I’d much rather online shop, that is, until I heard what our guest Trae...

In this episode, we're talking about Dave Ramsey's terrible retirement advice. Let me put myself in your shoes. No matter how old you are, you’re probably saving for retirement. You’re trying to figure out how much you need to save and what retirement accounts are best - do you go 401K or Roth IRA, etc? And the biggest question is, how much money can you take out each year for retirement? And, you...

If you haven't heard, Mint is going away in January. In a recent Ask Shannah, I talked all about the Mint transition. In this bonus episode, I'm sharing an update from Monarch, my favorite budgeting app, about how you can easily transfer over your data from Mint. Links Move Data from Mint to Monarch article CNET Mint article Monarch is offering listeners of this show an extended 30-day free trial...

It’s time for another Ask Shannah episode with questions from Abbey and Jacci. In this episode, I break down whether you should take money from your 401K to pay off your student loans and what to do if you are a Mint user; in case you haven’t heard, Mint is going away on January 1st. Links Monarch Money http://www.monarchmoney.com/ETM You Need a Budget https://www.ynab.com/ Student Loan Planner ht...

In this solo episode, I'm breaking down the seven things you should do with your money before the year ends. As a gentle reminder, pick a few things from this list to do. Find what works for you, and forget the rest. You get to make the money rules that work for you, but hopefully, these seven things will spur some ideas of how you can end the year on a high note. Links Freebie - 10 Mindful Money...

This episode is your ultimate guide to afford the holidays without all the stress and debt that can come with it. With that said, I get that it is hard to do. The holidays always feel like a time when you are expected to spend money, even when you might not have money to spend. Maybe you have a family member who is always trying to one-up your gifts, or you feel pressured to have the best gift for...

Today's vault Ask Shannah question comes from Laquesha: "Hi Shannah. Thanks so much for answering my question. I really want to start investing but I keep getting hung up on all the chatter out there. I can’t figure out if I’m supposed to wait to start investing until I’ve paid off all my debt, or is that not smart to do? Also, it just feels like I need to be an expert at investing to do it well....

It’s National Let’s Talk Money Day, and it’s also my 10-year wedding anniversary today, but let’s focus on the money part. Talkin’ money is what we do every week here on the show, so I’m excited that there’s actually a day dedicated to my mission of making talking about money mainstream. There are lots of different topics we could talk about on Let’s Talk Money Day, but if I had to pick one topic...

All my fellow female entrepreneurs - this episode is for you. It can be quite challenging being a female entrepreneur. I know personally because I’ve been one since I was 19 in college. You get so busy in the day-to-day trying to grow your business that you overlook one of the main reasons for creating your business - wealth creation. I will tell you something about all the people I’ve worked with...

If you want to make changes with your money, you have got to understand the messages your brain is sending out. Did you know that your brain can literally make or break your financial success? You could be capsizing your “money boat” just by the way you are thinking. We're going to change that in this episode. Our guest, Ariel Garten, is a neuroscientist, mom, former psychotherapist, former fashio...

Ever wondered how you are never left with any money each month, even though you have a budget? In this episode, I'm featuring a Budget Rescue with Robert, who asks: "Hi Shannah, thanks for taking the time to answer my question. BTW I love the new name of the show. This is one of the only places I feel like we can listen to all different types of conversations, and you always surprise me with the t...

Today, we're talking about a topic that's not just about numbers; it's about people, fairness, and understanding. That's right, we're talking about pay transparency. Ever wondered how this simple concept can make your work life better? Our guest, Hannah Williams, the creator of the viral sensation Salary Transparent Street, has been hitting the streets asking strangers to share what they do and ho...

 In this episode, I’m sharing 8 Fall Money Moves to set yourself up for success. Bring out the cozy sweats, brew a cup of tea, and let's start talkin' money. Fall Money Move 1: Check in on your spending - make sure you're mindfully spending Fall Money Move 2: Increase your retirement savings by 1% Fall Money Move 3: Figure out your monthly money survival number Fall Money Move 4: Use your credit c...

Did you know that your money habits are set by the age of seven? That means it is really easy to pick up some money habits from your parents that don't serve you as an adult. In this episode, I'll explore ways to break money habits from your parents and how to create new habits that work for you. SPONSORS Thanks to EarnIn for sponsoring the show. Just download the EarnIn app in Google Play of the...

If you’ve ever wondered what is the best credit card out there, this episode is for you. We have Ian Salisbury, the Money Editor for Buy Side from WSJ, back on the show to share the best cash-back credit cards, travel rewards credit cards, savings accounts, mortgage lenders, and more in this episode. We’ll break down all the details about why you might choose one credit card over the next and tips...

Living simply is one of the best ways to create wealth. Living in only 150 square feet for years, Ryan Mitchell has learned a thing or two about living simply. From downsizing to life simplification and designing a life that’s right for you, Ryan brings a lot of experience and practical knowledge to the table. He built his own tiny house in 2012, learning as he went along, which inspired him to he...

In this Ask Shannah episode, I’m covering some of my favorite tips to save money inspired by a question from Brett. This question comes from Brett – "Hi, Shannah, thanks for taking the time to answer my question. I’ve listened to this show since 2016, and even though you’ve changed it up over the years, it’s still one of my favorites. There are a lot of dude money podcasts, but I really like a sof...

Two percent of venture capital money goes toward women-owned businesses. Still, in 2023. It’s still somewhat shocking to me. Our guest, Melody McCloskey, co-founder and CEO of StyleSeat, the premier platform for booking beauty and wellness appointments, is one of those lucky 2 %. She started her business in 2011, ironically right next to the two Instagram founders who would ask her thoughts on wha...

What do you think about manifesting? Maybe you don’t believe it’s possible, or you’ve tried it, and it never seems to work. Kathleen Cameron, a world-famous manifestation coach who has worked with Hollywood celebrities and Wall Street heavy hitters and is the author of, The Best Of Yourself, wants you to know that you can’t just create a vision board and cross your fingers hoping it will all work...

Should I get a prenup? A question from Brian and Tracey inspired this episode of Ask Shannah. They have friends who recently got a postnuptial agreement and are curious about how they work and if it makes sense for them. As controversial as they might be, if you're thinking about a prenup or a postnup, the first place you should start is getting some education about these hot-button documents. Jen...

Did you know that you could build wealth with franchise investing? The idea of franchising started way back in the Middle Ages, but it really started to pick up steam in the 1960s with the creation of turnpikes and President Eisenhower’s Interstate Highway System. That’s when franchising really had its heyday, but in the last couple of decades, franchising has been looked down on and passed over a...

In this vault episode, our guest, Louis Llanes, shares the 7 seven steps to mapping your financial future to help you secure financial independence. If you’re anything like me, you would love to know how to accelerate your path to prosperity. Now, that word means something different for all of us. Maybe prosperity is a dollar amount, or being able to have time and freedom in your day, maybe it’s b...

You can tell me, what’s your favorite thing to spend money on every week that just makes you feel good? These little treats, we all do them. And guess what, we all feel really good when we make an impulse buy - it’s like a quick dopamine hit, a rush. So that you know, you’re not alone - 55+ million people on TikTok have created a trend called “little treat culture.” It’s a trend where people impul...

This vault Ask Shannah episode was inspired by a question from Bri: "Thank you for being the FIRST person to support me through my financial journey as an adult. I’m currently healing from many different emotions surrounding money. My question for you is about credit cards with perks. I got a few cards totaling 4,000 that I’m paying down, but I didn’t realize I was doing a disservice to myself by...