Everyone's Talkin' Money

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How would you answer these 5 money questions? Life gets crazy, but it's important to take time and do a little money self-love exercise. These 5 questions will help you define the role that money plays in your life and figure out what's getting in the way of you achieving your money goals. LINKS 10 Money Questions Downloadable Spending Plan Downloadable Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone episode B...

Your credit score has power, and that three-digit number has a dramatic impact on your financial future. If you do nothing else this year, grab your credit score the tail and yank it up to 700+ (preferably over 740). You don’t have to go all crazy trying for an 850 score – but don’t get lazy. Even if you have a good score, it could drop tomorrow by one silly mishap. Marsha Barnes from The Finance...

This is one of my favorite episodes that I wanted to air again because the tips, strategy, and messaging around debt are so important! Are you ready to get out of debt? If you’ve ever tried it, you know it’s tricky. You have to work on your relationship with money, be willing to change habits and look at your money in a whole new light. Our guest, Erin Skye Kelly wrote her new book, Get the Hell O...

What do your big dreams look like? I’m talking about those big dreams here. Do you want to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into the next hot company or propel your side hustle into a full-time business? No matter what your big dreams are, our guest, Liz Elting, will inspire you in this episode. Liz is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Woman, and author of the new book, Dr...

To be successful in investing, you just want to make sure you don’t make a few mistakes that most investors make. The biggest mistake is not knowing what you are doing when it comes to investing. It's like investing in stocks that you don’t understand because you’re afraid of FOMO. Scott Kyle and Patrick Fischer want to make sure that you avoid as many of these investing mistakes as possible. Scot...

Are you ready for health care open enrollment? Open enrollment for health insurance is right around the corner. However, no matter when you’re listening to this vault episode, you’re going to love this guide to hacking health insurance with Cosmopolitan Deputy Lifestyle Director Ashely Oerman. Ashley is breaking down what you need to know to save some bucks in the process, like her great tip on wh...

If you haven’t taken a look at your car insurance bill lately, you might want to give it a peek. There are 4 reasons why Car insurance premiums are soaring, and we’re going to chat about it all in this episode. We'll also talk about different ways you can save some money, like shopping around, bundling your auto and renter's insurance, and raising your deductible. LINKS MENTIONED NPR article SPONS...

How often do you think about money and for bonus points, what are those thoughts? The truth is, we all have financial anxiety. But if you are spinning in anxious money thoughts and unsure how to get out of that loop, this episode is for you. As Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, a biracial financial therapist and wellness expert and author of the book “The Financial Anxiety Solution” says, “Anxiety is a normal...

We went from staying at hotels to staying in Airbnb and back to staying at hotels. But the fees, there are fees everywhere you look. And the perks of staying at hotels are drying up…including this one perk that used to be free. This is a new format for the podcast, and I hope you enjoy these twice-a-week shorter episodes focused on a money news topic. Links How to Check In Early At A Hotel article...

Women, want to learn how to confidently take control of your money? First, we’ve got a lot of things working against us. We start and stop our careers many times for kids and family members, and we live longer than men on average because of that, we typically spend our money taking care of our male partner and tend to avoid talking about money. It makes sense why, as our guest Jenifer Sapel, a fin...

This vault episode is all about our furry best friends and explores dog ownership, the costs vs. investment. Our guest on this dogolicious episode is Krista Karpowich, who owns Wag Out Loud and is the host of the Wag Out Loud pawdcast. The Wag Out Loud pawdcast is a show that helps us pet parents to be the best advocate for your dog’s health and wellness. She’s here to share everything she knows a...

It can feel hard to master your budget with inconsistent income, especially if you're an entrepreneur. Budgeting and managing your money is hard enough when you have a steady paycheck each month and a laundry list of goals you want to achieve. When you throw in inconsistent income, budgeting becomes even harder. Just like you, I’ve had so many months as an entrepreneur when the numbers don’t add u...

Does this sound familiar? You get a good night’s sleep, but you still have brain fog and a mid-day slump of energy, and no matter what you eat, you just feel yucky. I think most of us will say Yes, this is me, and you know what, these feelings in your body are all common. But, according to our guest Bridgitte Mallinson, a functional medicine dietitian, business mentor & the founder and CEO of GutP...

Am I saving enough? Will I have the money I need to retire? Is it okay to spend money on traveling and having fun? Am I being irresponsible with my finances? How do I really know if I’m doing well financially? This episode was inspired by a listener question from Lizbeth, who sent me this message, “Shannah, I feel like I’m in a bit of a tailspin. I know you always say that making different money d...

On a scale of 1-10, how curious are you about how others spend and save their money? If you’re like me, you’re probably pretty curious. Maya Lau, host of the podcast Other People’s Pockets, loves talking to people just like you about all these taboo money topics and more - how much you make, how you spend your money, your biggest money blunders, and how tricky money is in relationships. While you...

In this episode of Everyone's Talkin' Money, XayLi Barclay shares the key to financial freedom - discovering your worth and not being afraid to share it with the world. XayLi, the founder of StartShootGrow, is a woman of color, an immigrant, an entrepreneur, and a brilliant teacher who helps people know their worth and build a personal brand around their knowledge, expertise, and experience. As Xa...

In this Ask Shannah episode, I'm sharing how to master your money goals inspired by a question from Amanda: "I love your podcast and have been listening for over a year now, being inspired and working towards my goals. Maybe my question isn't really a question but more like a request for a pep talk. I have 4 main money goals that I've been slowly working towards Paying off my student loans, saving...

What do you believe? Money can buy happiness or money can’t buy happiness? Our guest on this vault episode, Jason Vitug, author of the book Happy Money Happy Life, A Multidimensional Approach to Health, Wealth and Financial Freedom and founder of phroogal.com, believes that money isn’t everything, but it does impact most everything in our lives. You'll learn: The most common long-held money belief...

In this special vault episode, Chris Miles, a cash flow expert and non-financial advisor, talks about the exciting world of passive income and how it can totally change your life for the better! Chris spills all his secrets on how to create multiple streams of passive income on any budget, and he totally busts the myth that you have to work hard to earn money. He's not a fan of boring old financia...

In this solo episode, I'm exploring what airplane turbulence and your money have in common. It's easy to feel out of control with your money and that you're experiencing a lot of bumps. Interest rates are high, the stock market is a bit whacky, the housing market is nuts, and all of these factors might be influencing how you feel about your money. In this episode, I'll explore five lessons you can...

In this episode of Everyone's Talkin' Money podcast, we're covering affordable estate planning for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples with Mitch Mitchell, Associate Counsel of Estate Planning at Trust & Will. Our money system in this country is outdated and antiquated and, by far, does not meet the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals and families. When it comes to estate planning and making sure that your ass...

In this episode of Everyone's Talkin' Money, I'm back with another fascinating topic: home buying in today's market and whether it's a good time to buy real estate. I was walking around my neighborhood this morning and was blown away by the number of people selling, buying, and remodeling houses. I was thinking there’s so much talk about high-interest rates and how expensive housing prices have go...

I’m taking on two Ask Shannah questions in this episode - My Partner Won’t Let Me See What He Spends (and that makes me super nervous) + I Lent My Friend Money, Now What (they won’t even treat me to dinner). You'll learn: How to talk about money in your relationship What is your money story How to have uncomfortable conversations How to set boundaries when you lend money to friends Tips to uncover...

Retirement always seems like a destination that is so far away until you wake up one morning and you’re in your mid to late 30s, even your early 40s, and you’re wondering where all the time went. The easiest way to save for retirement is to start saving and stop worrying about how much. No matter what age you are. Joe Curry, host of Canada’s fast-growing retirement podcast, Your Retirement Plannin...