Everyone's Talkin' Money

This special Halloween vault episode of Shannah Shares was inspired by a question from Brian and Tracey. 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 around these hot-button do...

Have you ever found yourself on a cold early November morning after waking from a turkey-induced tryptophan coma, standing outside the mall in your pj’s or whatever you can grab at 4:30 in the morning, waiting for a store to open on Black Friday and thinking, “is this really worth it?” I sure have, and although most of us do a majority of shopping online these days, I had a puzzling question that...

Did you know that wine wasn’t only just for drinking? Wine can also be a good alternative asset to your portfolio. Anthony Zhang, CEO, and co-founder of a company called Vinovest is our guest on this episode and he’s sharing why wine consistently outperforms other alternative assets. I guarantee you’ll think about wine differently after this episode. You'll lean how to start investing in wine, wha...

Have you ever wondered, “how do millionaires actually make millions?” Well, the first thing you need to do is focus on making millionaire money moves by cultivating a millionaire mindset and a set of values that help you move closer to that millionaire status. Our guest, Cedric Nash, has been dubbed “Your Millionaire Mentor'' largely because of his dedication to building generational wealth himsel...

You’ve probably heard the saying, dogs are man’s and woman’s best friend. Well, I can tell you after getting our pup Winnie this year, that is for sure a true statement. We all know dogs are so much more than that, they are true family members. What is also true is that dogs can be an expensive investment. I don’t even want to tell you how much money we’ve already spent on toys and chews alone in...

The end of the year is a great time focus on your money and find ways to save more, spend better and achieve your goals. Our guest, Autumn Lax, is a Certified Financial Planner™ and Wealth Management Specialist℠ with Drucker Wealth Management. In this episode, Autumn is sharing her end of the year money checklist to help you close out 2022 like a pro. We talk about how to create an annual budget p...

In this Shannah Shares episode, I'm covering everything you need to know about Health Savings Accounts, aka HSAs. This episode was inspired by six listeners who all wanted to know if they should have an HSA. Also, there are a lot of questions about what exactly is an HSA, how one works, and how can you use it. I'm covering it all, including a conversation with Rida Wong from hsastore.com. LINKS Hs...

President Biden and the U.S. Department of Education made an announcement a few months ago that federal student loans that were eligible could see $10,000 or $20,000 in student loan forgiveness by the end of 2022. You’re probably wondering the same thing…yeah, I need to know all the details. In this super timely episode, I chat with student loan expert, Robert Farrington from The College Investor...

In this episode of Shannah Shares, Community Q&A, I'm covering tips to boost your credit score this fall. Our community question comes from Jackie: "Hello, Shannah. I finally worked up enough courage to send in a question. I’d love to know any money tricks in general and how to boost my credit score. I’m really trying to get my money stuff (trying to avoid profanity there but you know what word I...

Can you have the best of both worlds - working a job that you love while being a successful real estate investor and building wealth? If you’re Rachel Gainsbrugh the answer is yes. Rachel was facing what so many of us face, huge student loans - I’m talking over $500K, and a passion to figure out a revenue stream that would help her create a life she didn’t need a vacation from. After a lot of rese...

Have you ever sat back and wondered, “what is the actual story of how and why money was created?” In every episode of this pod we’re talking about different ways to better your relationship with money and breaking down all the how-to’s and how not to’s with money. But, let’s take a step back from that if you’ll indulge me, and let’s look at why we even use money in the first place. I think you can...

I bet you’re tired of hearing about recessions – recession this, recession that, but friends, now is a good time as any to get yourself and your career recession ready. Brandon Renfro, CFP, Ph. D., Associate Professor of Finance and all-around recession expert says the #1 thing to focus on is your career. In this vault episode, you'll learn what is a recession, how a recession impacts your money s...

Raise your hand if you’ve ever said these words, “I’m broke?” We throw the word broke around almost as much as we do with my least favorite words, “I’m fine.” What does it actually mean to be broke - my guess is a little something different for us all. As our guest, Dr. Melody Wright, founder of Broke on Purpose and Kinly’s Director of Financial Education says, “there’s a difference between being...

Have you ever had a goal but just can’t seem to get there? Maybe you doubt your ability or your bank account to get you there. I’ve been fascinated by understanding how you actually achieve goals and move past belief systems that don’t serve you, particularly when it comes to money. I feel like it’s a lifelong process but along the way, you get access to gems that help you speed up the process. Ou...

I asked over 100 people what their best money advice is that everyone should know about. You'd be shocked to learn that many people shared the exact same tips. Proof that how everyone thinks about money isn't so different after all. In this episode, I'm sharing the top 15 tips that were the most common tips including money hacking tips, mindset tips, and wealth-building tips. LINKS  13 Money Secre...

Are you ready for open enrollment? Open enrollment for health insurance is right around the corner. However, no matter when you’re listening to this 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 whether to choose an...

This Ask Shannah episode was inspired by a question from Nicole who wrote, “Shannah, I’m so thrilled to have found the Everyone’s Talkin’ Money podcast. You cover so many topics that I never knew I wanted to learn about and I’m always sharing them as you ask me to do with friends, so thank you. Ok, I’ve got a doozy of a question. My partner and I are always getting into fights over money. We’ve be...

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 financial ruin for walking through the door o...

It’s been almost a year since my husband Jeff and I moved to the East Coast from Los Angeles. This last year has been a giant process of untangling a lot of stuff that I had gotten tangled up, including maybe even shockingly so, parts of my relationship with money. I want to ask you, are there parts of your relationship with money that need to be untangled? I was so excited to talk with our guest...

Are these 5 investing taboos keeping you stuck? In Today's Shannah Shares, Community Q&A vault episode, I tackle a question from Laquisha: "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...

That hot summer wind is giving way to a cooler fall breeze at least where I live, and that means you’ve only got a few months left this year to get your money ready for the new year. In this episode, I’m sharing 8 Fall Money Moves to make to set yourself up for success. Bring out the cozy sweats, brew a cup of tea, and let’s start talkin’. RELATED EPISODES Money 101 - How to Track Your Cash And Wh...

My cute pup Winnie is just past the 7-month mark and is starting to find her voice, as we say. She’s barking at other dogs on walks, much to my dismay, she’s got boundless energy, and she’s also trying to figure out how to navigate life. Winnie kind of reminds me what it feels like to be an entrepreneur - you’re always trying to navigate running a business and learning when to bark. There are 582...

Have you ever thought, if only I knew the secrets to money, life would be so much easier? You're in luck! There are some tricks and just everyday money advice that I think you really need to know. Now, no one really talks about this stuff, and if they do, it’s brushed over because most assume you already know this stuff or that it isn’t important. We aren't going to do that! In this reboot episode...

If you’ve been listening to this show for a while you know I LOVE to travel. I don’t always love the airport and I’m a pretty nervous flyer, but I love discovering new places, integrating into new cultures, trying new foods, and honestly, just relaxing. I’m a little crazy because I love to do all the research before a trip. Yep, I’m that girl who loves to go down travel rabbit holes. I love to pla...

Alright, raise your hand if you’ve tried budgeting, you’ve tried all the apps, and for whatever reason, you’ve decided that something must be wrong with you because it doesn’t work. Well, my friend, you aren’t alone. I too have tried my share of budgeting apps only to get frustrated at the process because I know that most traditional budgeting programs and apps are missing the golden key you need...