Everyone's Talkin' Money

Call it a conspiracy or whatever you want, but there is a well-orchestrated message out there that creating a plan for your money that helps you achieve your goals is impossible – you’ll never save enough, you’ll never get out of debt, you’ll outlive your money, blah. That's not true because it is possible for you to get your financial house in order right now with what you’ve got in your bank acc...

Have you ever had those moments when you know you’ve got some extra cash in your bank account and then you aimlessly spend it all while thinking, "I know there was some good reason I was saving this money?" This episode is all about creating a plan to upgrade areas of your life where you spend the most amount of time because, without a plan, that extra cash will likely be spent on stuff you don't...

We all have talents – maybe you’re good at writing, or you can bake a mean pie, or maybe you’re great at organization, or snowboarding is your jam. What if there was a way to use your talents to travel the world and have epic adventures? Our podcasts guest, Abbey Ley, is sharing how she traded her graphic design talents to explore the world. What You'll Learn How did Abbey learn how to trade her t...

As Erin Lowry says in her new book, Broke Millennial Takes On Investing, it’s easy to think you’re not ready or rich enough to start investing. But what if you’re exactly at the right place right now to start investing and dramatically change your future? What You'll Learn So how do you know when you're ready to start investing? Why do we all wait too long to start investing How can you get starte...

The idea of going solo is so super sexy – sipping champagne all day long, vacationing when you want, working from anywhere in the world, but what happens to your cash when you go solo is also an important piece of the puzzle.  Our podcast guest today, Morra Aarons-Mele, is dishing all about how she decided one day to sit down and factor out how much money she left behind the day she walked away fr...

Did you know that 300 million people around the world have depression and anxiety, according to the World Health Organization, and It’s estimated that 15 percent of the adult population will experience depression at some point in their lifetime? I’m one of them, and this is my journey. What You'll Learn The money lessons I learned battling through depression and anxiety Why I'm a big fan of creati...

Being smart with your money is more than just knowing how to pay off debt and save for retirement. Being smart with your money is about taking inventory of your entire life, every aspect of you, and bringing that in alignment with the version of life you want to live. Our podcast guest, Yogesh, is the CEO and co-founder of Avibra, a super innovative new app that is flipping the idea of life insura...

It’s no secret, we all have dreams of being the next great social media influencer, and why not, they’re making serious bank. So what does it take to be an influencer and put a few more bucks in your bank account? Our podcast guest, Brendan Kane, is recently known for gaining one million followers in 100 countries in less than 30 days, which lead to his new book One Million Followers. I’m thinking...

As Doug Lynam, our podcast guest says, money is not the root of all evil, but we all need to be a little bit wealthy. That may seem like a controversial statement from someone who spent 20 years as a Monk, but as Doug talks about in this episode, there is a way to get in a healthy relationship with your money so you can live life on your terms. In fact, Doug ‘s money journey started way back when...

Money is one of the leading causes of divorce. Why? Because we don’t like to talk about it, not while we’re dating, not when we get engaged, and certainly not when we get married. Can we change the divorce rate if we just starting talking about money? Today's podcast guest, Dan Hinz, is helping couples learn how to talk about money with their partner so we can all have happy and long-lasting relat...

Do you remember your childhood dreams? What did you really want to be? What happens when your dream doesn’t match reality? Today’s podcast guest, Renee Cohen, saw her childhood dreams come true, but that lead her to feeling purpose-less and disconnected. Find out her journey to uncover her calling and how that lead her to the world of personal finance. What You'll Learn What are some of the powerf...

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 Europe to eat gelato in Italy. But there’s only so much money to go around. Today’s guest, David Waldrop, is a friend of the...

As our guest today, Benjamin Brant a fellow CFP says, planning your amazing retirement starts today. You’re never too young to think about how you want to live your life in the future. It might not work out that way, but who cares, at least you’re taking some steps to get yourself there vs. waiting and wishing that you somehow hit the jackpot and win the lotto. So, I went straight to Benjamin, a r...

By 2020 American women will control $22 trillion in capital, and impact investing is expected to reach $440 billion, the real question is how Can Women Tackle Impact Investing with Confidence? Today's podcast guest, Ellen Remmer, is here to discuss the ins and outs of impact investing for women. What You'll Learn What is impact investing How can you invest for impact on any budget Does impact inve...

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes divorce? No, wait, that’s not right. Today we’re talking 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. What You'll Learn Celebrities are good candidates for prenups, but what about the rest of us How to initiate the "I wan...

The recent Varsity Blues scam rocked the news media, but the storyline isn't a shock to me. I’ve been all too aware that many wealthy people have been able to scam the system for years now. Adebisi Adebowale, the founder of Upliftology, joins us to talk about the scandal and uncover if it is possible for students to get a GOOD education in an Ivy League or non-Ivy League without scamming the syste...

Epic adventures are in a word, EPIC. Whether you want to travel to a far-off country and climb Mt. Kilimanjaro or swim the beautiful Great Barrier reef in Australia there are limitless options for epic adventures. But epic adventures take cash, flexibility, and an ability to get outside your comfort zone. Teresa Mendes is no stranger to epic adventures…she’s been adventuring every chance she gets....

You might have a love-hate relationship with credit cards, but what if those points unlocked a world of experience for you? On this episode, we're exploring all the magical wonders of credit card points and my system to build up points fast. What You'll Learn My thoughts on why I'm a fan of credit cards 7 ways you can use your credit card points to put more money back in your pocket My credit card...

You filed your taxes, and you're feeling pretty good, now what? Since you’ve got money on your mind, what about taking the rest of March or even April to get some of your money to-do items in motion. You know, that stuff that you haven’t been motivated to do…but you know you should take care of. What You'll Learn How to create a solid plan for your refund (or any excess money you have lying around...

Americans owe over $1.56 trillion in student loan debt - and that number is rising each year. So, what would you do to get your student loans paid off? Would you do something that seems scary just to wipe away your debt? Today's podcast guest, Grant, and Ally from the new CollegeHumor show, Total Forgiveness, join us to have a lively discussion around student loan debt and the lengths they are wil...

There are loads of ways to put more money in your pocket every month – two of my favorites are cutting cable and getting a mobile plan that doesn’t drain your bank account. Today's guest, Talking Tech podcast host Jefferson Graham, is dishing the latest trends in streaming services and mobile options to help you save money. What You'll Learn The latest trends in streaming services for every budget...

Fertility is a tricky (and expensive) topic. No matter how you feel about having babies, you have to face that question at some point in life, and it can be a difficult one. Do you have kids, can you have kids, and when is the right time to have kids. Today's podcast guest, Afton Vechery, co-founder and CEO of Modern Fertility joins me to talk all about the price of fertility and what her company...

Six letters – BUDGET – probably one of the most despised combination of letters in the English language, but that’s because you’re thinking about it all wrong. A budget isn’t a set in stone document that is some formal decree telling what you can and can’t spend your money on. In fact, in this episode, I'm giving you permission to throw out your budget with a few simple caveats. What You'll Learn...

Being in a successful relationship, let alone being married, is tough enough but when you add working together, juggling creative projects, and three kids, you get to do a huge victory lap if you make that work. Today's podcast guests Drew and Ellie Holcomb joins us for a real-life money chat about being musicians, making the money work, dreaming up big projects like Drew's Moon River Festival and...

Online banks are the new avocado toast, and why not. Traditional banks serve up silly fees and often not-so-great customer service. The last few years have brought the revolution and evolution of some great online banking options, and our guest, Laira from GoBankingRates is sharing who's the best of the best. What You'll Learn Why do you think more and more people are moving to online banks over t...