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What if you could earn an extra $1K, $5K, $20K, or more a month by creating a profitable online business? You could pay off debt, rev up your retirement, buy a house, start investing, and so much more. Just imagine the possibilities. As our guest, Kate Kordsmeier says, ditching your money mindset blocks that make you believe building a profitable online business isn’t possible is the first step to...

Will your student loans be forgiven? There’s a lot of chatter in Washington right now about student loans, and in today’s episode, we’re going to talk to Rob Bertman from Student Loan Planner about the recent forgiveness proposals and what they mean to your student loan debt. What You'll Learn How the recent student loan forgiveness proposals will impact you Should you pay off your loans or wait H...

Let’s talk about the “r” word – retirement. It’s going to look a lot different for you and me than it did for our parents and grandparents, and that’s a good thing. What does this mean to you? Well, it means that you're going to need to scrub your previous definition and fill it in with a new one, according to our guest, Eric Brotman, CFP and author of the new book and podcast, Don’t retire Gradua...

We are 6 This month! Can you believe it? Six years ago I launched this podcast called Millennial Money, not sure of who would listen and if it would have an impact. Over 15 million downloads later you are still here along for the ride. In this episode, we’re going to celebrate a bit. I’m going to share some of my fav money tips, some personal money lessons, favorite episodes, and answer some of yo...

What is the value of time when it comes to your money? Most financial experts preach that you need to consistently get rid of expenses in order to thrive financially. However, there is a good argument that spending money on things that create more time is actually one of the smartest money moves you can make. In this episode, Tania Brown, Certified Financial Planner and owner of Financiallythrivin...

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 up. I’ve learned a few tricks along the way that I want to share with you in this very special reboot ep...

Can I tell you a secret? 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 people assume you already know this stuff or that it isn’t important. We aren't going to do that! In this episode, I’m sharing the top 13 money secrets that no one teaches you but you should kno...

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes divorce? No, wait, that’s not right. In this reboot episode, we’re talking about the topic on everyone’s mind – prenuptial agreements. Family law attorney, Carolyn Grimes, is going to fill you in on what a prenup is and why you might be a good candidate. And yes, you can still be in love and ask for a prenup. What You'll Learn Celebrities are good...

When it comes to couples and money there are two issues: #1 you don't want to talk about money with your partner, and #2 you think you are always right. No wonder why money is one of the main reasons that most couples get divorced. This episode is a special reboot with Casey and Meygan Caston, the creators of Marriage 365, who are here to share how you can avoid those nasty money fights, get on th...

How much money do you make? Do you have credit card debt? What is your credit score? Hey, will you come to my wedding and oh, by the way, it’s probably going to cost $1,000? Why can’t you afford to go to dinner with us? Oh, those awkward money conversations. There are just so many of them. In this episode, Erin Lowry, money expert and author of the new book Broke Millennial Talks Money: Scripts, S...

Unless you’ve been living under a rock the last few weeks, you know that something has been going on between Reddit, GameStop, investors like you and me, and the old hedge fund world. I called upon our resident investing expert, Michele Schneider from MarketGuage.com, to help us dissect just what happened and what you need to know as an investor going forward. What You'll Learn Why is this all suc...

Most of us live in a place called scared city. This place is the opposite of abundance and it’s a place where we can’t thrive well financially. So I wanted to know, how do we move from scared city to a better place? Well, there’s no better person to walk us through this than Ken Honda, thought leader, and author of Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace With Your Money. Are you ready to lea...

What does it take to balance love and money? My magic recipe is communication, honesty (like real honesty), some dashes of fun, and empathy for some else’s feelings. It’s never easy to talk about money in a relationship, but there are some ways to make it easier. Janae and Theo from the podcast Planet Millennial Marriage are here for an open, honest, and laugh out loud conversation of how to balan...

"Life is the accumulation of all the little individual choices you make on a daily basis." Powerful words from our guest Todd Miller, who is the author of an outstanding book titled Enrich. In fact, Enrich has been named as one of the 8 Books to Help You Find Financial Bliss by Entrepreneur Magazine. If you’ve ever wanted to create an enriched life full of time, money, and meaning, this episode ha...

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 B...

We’ve said goodbye to 2020, thankfully, so how do you make the most of this new year and get your money working for you? Christine DiGangi, editorial director of The Balance, shares tips for getting back on track in 2021 and how to build a financial plan that works in this episode. Meet Christine Christine DiGangi has dedicated the majority of her career to financial education. In early 2019, she...

Do you feel it? The tide is changing and that’s a good thing. You want more – you want to invest in companies focused on sustainability, doing good for the planet, companies that you believe in. Sustainable investing is the wave of the future and investing expert Sarah Bengtsson will show you how you can invest sustainably and build wealth at the same time. Meet Sarah Sarah is an investor and educ...

In Chris Manske’s new book, The Prepared Investor, he says “There’s a typical Wall Street response to any and all crises…keep your diversified portfolios in place, and someday, maybe years from now, investments will return to where they once were. This type of wait-it-out mentality implies there is no way at all to prepare.” So, the follow-up question is, how do you become a prepared investor read...

Raise your hand if you like snooping on other people as much as I do. There’s something about having a behind the scenes look at people’s lives that is exciting, and when it comes to investing, who wouldn’t want to know how other’s invest their money. Brian Portnoy, behavior finance expert and co-editor of the book How I Invest My Money, will take us on a little snooping adventure in this episode...

Have you ever stopped to think about the money decisions you make and whether they are making you rich or other people rich? That is an eye-opening question, and to be honest, you’re probably in the same boat as most everyone else. You are a consumer and not an owner. So how do you make that very important shift? In this episode, Ryan Sterling, author of the book You’re Making Other People Rich, s...

It’s the first day of the new year. Not just any year, the year after 2020. I mean, has there ever been a more anticipated new year? So, my friend, what is that you want in this new year in all areas of your life? If we talk specifically about money, what are your money intentions for 2021? What are you leaving behind, and what are you ready to embrace in this brand spanking new year? Let’s talk a...

I want you to imagine a life where you are financially savvy and independent, living with purpose and generosity while inspiring others. This year might've thrown you a few curveballs but it's time to release what didn't work for you and step into a new year cultivating holistic wealth. Keisha Blair, the author of the book Holistic Wealth, is our guest on this reboot episode and she’s dishing life...

It wouldn’t be right to end the year without a top 10 list, so this episode is dedicated to my list of the top 10 money books and authors that have been featured on this show. Everything from career to investing to side hustling and more. Sit back and enjoy a mashup of some great sound bites from my top 10 authors and then head to the show notes for a massive roundup of authors. By the end of this...

This year has been unlike any we’ve known before and when it comes to earning money, freelancing has taken over the world. In fact, according to a recent statistic, 12% of the U.S. workforce started freelancing since COVID and in total there are about 57 million freelance workers in the U.S.  Here’s what you need to know about freelancing...managing your money from taxes to savings and everything...

In this rebook episode, Nicole Middendorf shares the #1 money subject that every couple must talk about. Money is still a major taboo subject in a relationship—whether you’re on your first date or have been with your partner for multiple years. Money can be confusing and even, let’s just say, uncomfortable to discuss – wouldn’t it just be better if we all had this chip in us that allowed the other...