Everyone's Talkin' Money

How do you transform your life? I say this about a lot of podcast episodes, but this is an all-time favorite. Dr. John Soforic teaches us in his new book, The Wealthy Gardener, timeless money success principles, and the lessons you need to know to plant money seeds and change your life. As John says, “we reap what we sow” so we must have consistent intentionality and make good choices with the mon...

What is the number secret to money success? It’s your mindset. I know that might not be what you want to hear, but my friend, it is oh so true. In today’s bonus episode we’re flipping the mic and my friend Sherry  Mattson, who is an entrepreneur, actress and the voice of the Millennial Money intro, is interviewing me on the power of your mindset and the who, what, when, where and why behind our pr...

This a reboot episode from May, 2019, but chalked full of great info that I think is even more important now than a year ago. There are podcasts, and blogs, and articles and apps all giving you tips and strategies for your money and then there are so many places for your money to go – paying off debt, saving to build your er fund, college funds for kids, buying your first house, going on a trip to...

Did you know that you have the power you have to create your own financial destiny? As our podcast guest, Chris Guillebeau says, you are never at the mercy of fortune as long as you have an appetite for hard work and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone. Chris Guillebeau is the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup, Side Hustle, The Happiness of Pursuit, and his new book...

Life would be so much better if someone just magically Venmo’d you a bunch of cash right now. How amazing would that be if you checked your bank account and suddenly had some extra cash? Since our fantasy of a magical money tree might not be a reality, here’s a bonus episode about smart money moves you can take right now. The best news, these are some money moves that millionaires make and you don...

Let's talk about credit cards. It's easy to get a credit card, but wow, they sure can cause a lot of emotional stress and a monkey wrench in your money plan. This pandemic has shown that it’s both good to have credit cards because who saw this thing coming, but also that you need a strategy to win at the credit card game. Beverly Harzog, the Credit Card Expert for U.S. News & World Report, is here...

Being financially well off isn’t about earning 50% more in your job, winning the lottery or coming into a ton of cash. It’s the everyday small amounts of money you can save here and there and then routing that towards your expenses and goals. You may remember Jay Klauminzer, CEO from one of my very fav apps Raise, on previous episodes. He’s back on this mini episode to talk about creative ways to...

Our guest on the show, Ash Ambirge, an internet entrepreneur, speaker founder of the Middle Finger Project, which is both her blog and the title of her first book, asks a very powerful question. What are the things you’re doing just because they make sense? Sometimes you can be doing the thing that makes sense, but it still makes you miserable. Why not try doing the things that make you curious –...

It’s easy to chase someone else’s version of life when you don’t know what you want yourself. I’ve been guilty of this myself, what about you? What would it feel like to have your money come alongside the vision you have for your life in a really powerful way? I’m so excited to have my friend and fellow CFP, Roger Ma, on this episode to talk about his new book, Work Your Money, Not Your Life and h...

Here's your Sunday Pep Talk. You've probably heard of the Sunday Scaries, but did you know you could also suffer from a case of the Money Scaries? Those times in your life when you are feeling anxious, nervous, and fearful about your money. Those are the Money Scaries. I've lived for years with the Money Scaries and have learned a few things about calming the storm. The first thing you should know...

Alright, ladies, I'm talking to you right now. There are a lot of complications we all face with our money, we live longer, we start and stop working, we earn less, and right now, more women are seeing the financial impacts of losing their jobs or watching their small business struggle. This episode is all about empowerment. Ernie Johannson, Group Head, North American Personal & Business Banking,...

What will our economy look like after the coronavirus quarantine has left us? Will we bounce back to how we were before, economy booming, most of us fully employed, taking trips and spending money, or will our economy be forever changed? These are questions that I keep thinking about over and over and don't have the answers for yet. However, our guest in this episode, Kari an economist and the voi...

How did Jedidiah Collins, a seven-year NFL veteran, go from running the ball on the field to educating millions about personal finance and writing his first book, Your Money Vehicle? It may seem like a strange transition, but Jed realized the importance of financial literacy early on in his NFL career and knew he wanted to dedicate his life to spreading financial literacy. You’ll hear his powerful...

When a crisis hits, like the world-wild Cornavirus crisis, it's time to get focused on your budget. Admittedly, I'm not a huge fan of the word "budget" but desperate times call for desperate measures. In this bonus episode, I'll share seven things you need to know to budget during a crisis (and really any time).  You'll Learn Why you need to focus on your spending rather than saving Why a budget i...

Unemployment, job loss, and an uncertain economy are all the facts we face around the world right now. However, I don’t want any of that to leave you feeling hopeless. There has never been a better time to learn how to negotiate your salary and make a career change without taking a salary cut. Our guest, Adunola Adeshola, a millennial carer strategist, is bringing you the tips you need to make tha...

It's true; passive income is the name of the game. At only 27 years old, former financial advisor Rachel Richards has made a name for herself in the personal finance realm. In 2019, Rachel quit her job and retired, with over $10,000 per month in passive income! She is the bestselling author of “Money Honey” and “Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement” and shares what you need to know to start build...

I’m not sure there is anyone around the world that doesn’t know about COVID-19 at this moment. I'm praying that it hasn’t affected you or your family. It would be a gross misstep if I didn’t dedicate an episode to Coronavirus and its impact on your money. So that’s what we’re going to do – not with fear, but with information and facts to help you navigate these strange waters. Joining me on this e...

April, you’re right around the corner my friend, and that means it's time to file your taxes. Not to worry, I’m bringing you my yearly episode about taxes to help you get prepared and ask all your burning tax questions. Joining us on this episode is Milton Rodriguez, a millennial tax expert and Enrolled Agent to break it all down for you. What You'll Learn How the recent tax changes might impact y...

Life is known for throwing money curveballs when you least expect them (and are usually unprepared for them). You may recognize the name, Sharon Epperson. She’s CNBC’s Senior Personal Finance Correspondent, author of the book The Big Payoff, and the first woman of color to report on the commodities market. Life was great until Sharon suffered a brain aneurysm that almost took her life and her care...

Alright, let’s get real here. Are you making six figures but still using your parents' Netflix Login? Are you spending more money at Starbucks than you’re saving into your 401(k)? If you answered yes, you might be what’s called a HENRY- that is a high earner, that is not yet rich. In today’s episode, Gideon Drucker, a millennial and is a third-generation advisor at his family’s wealth management f...

It's a fact, side hustling has been around for centuries. Whether it’s investing in real estate or building a business or flipping houses there are a ton of ways to side hustle. The idea of making extra or passive income is in fact one of the key pillars of wealth building. So the side hustle is here to stay. The trick is to figure out how to make money with your side hustle. Enter Nicaila Matthew...

What is about budgets? For whatever reason, we've believed 5 lies about budgets that just aren't true. In this bonus 5 Minute Friday episode ,I'm breaking down the 5 budget lies that you need to know to get in a better relationship with your budget. If you enjoyed this bonus episode, subscribe and share it with a friend that needs to hear this episode. SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to kno...

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. Casey and Meygan Caston, the creators of Marriage 365, are here to share how you can avoid those nasty money fights, get on the same money page, and have a thriving rel...

Life always has a way of directing you to where it wants you to go. Our guest, entrepreneur Natalie Franke, thought she would just go to college and become a neurologist when life threw her a curveball and she found out you had a brain tumor. Her story ends well – she took this lifestyle change in stride, became a successful wedding photographer, started the Rising Tide Society which was acquired...

According to Dictionary.com, a mindset is the ideas and attitudes with which a person approaches a situation, especially when these are seen as being difficult to alter. To achieve success with your money, you must learn how to master your money mindset.  I thought it might be fun to wrap up the month doing a little mashup of some of the most impactful ideas over the last month to remind you that...