Everyone's Talkin' Money

If you've ever wondered what you should be doing each month with your finances, I've got a podcast episode for you. I've compiled a list of the top things you should be thinking about each month to help you make smart money moves throughout the year. This is just a guide - so make sure you make it your own and focus on the steps each month that are right for your own situation. It's your year to r...

Does this podcast episode resonate with you? I can't tell you how many times I'm asked this question and the answer is always more complicated than you might think - but, it always end up with a yes. There are lots of things to hide from your partner - your secret mac and cheese addiction and the fact that you really don't like to work out. However, when it comes to debt, honesty is the name of th...

As we talked about in a recent travel episode, Austin is one of the hottest cities to travel in 2018 and might just be getting a lot more awesome-er (it’s a word) when the “Urban Oasis” that is the brand spanking new Fairmont Austin opens later this year. Located smack dab in the middle of downtown, this brand-new gem of a hotel is a great addition to the expanding Austin skyline. On This Podcast...

With millions of people making a financially themed resolution for 2018 - pay off that debt and save more are the two top resolutions - and recent Fed rate hikes expected to cost credit card users an extra $7.4 billion in interest this year (YIKES), the personal-finance website WalletHub today released a pair of reports that will help you save more in the new year: 2018’s Best Credit Cards as well...

It’s a new year, the holidays are over, you're settling into 2018, but you are itching to get far, far away and experience an amazing getaway...and maybe travel some place you have never been before. We recently gave you some of the best budget travel destinations, well this time we are tackling those unique and cool travel destinations of 2018. On This Podcast Episode: On this episode, my co-host...

Let's talk about a "tough" money subject  – security and fraud prevention. It's on everyone's mind, even though our cashless society is pretty convenient for us all. The payments innovation landscape is rapidly broadening to encompass innovation ranging from mobile payments to biometrics (as exhibited by Apple’s recent announcement) and even voice-activated payments – but the question remains, can...

This year makes a new year with new tax laws. There's been a lot of talk in the media and online about proposed changes but few understand the changes that actually did make it into the new tax law. Not to worry, we've got the very talented and knowledgeable Jill Schlesinger, host of the Better Off Podcast and Jill On Money radio show (you might also recognize Jill from CBS This Morning and The CB...

After spending years covering the diverse Los Angles food scene for several prominent publications, food writer Katherine Spiers decided to dip her toe into the growing world of podcasting by launching her own show. Now, her top-rated Smart Mouth podcast is one of the best shows out there talking all about food with such expert guests as Top Chef judge Gail Simmons, celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsso...

One of the top money resolutions in 2018 is to get rid of that debt that keeps you locked up from achieving so many of your goals – and in particular that massive student loan debt. I’ve heard it from many of the listeners over the month of December that nothing would make you happier than to roll out of 2018 with a lot less – if not zero - student loan debt. I hear you! On This Podcast Episode: I...

It's a new year and that means it's time to get to planning new adventures for 2018. Your bank account might need a rest from the all the holiday spending so we've come up with a list of places to travel to this year that will keep your budget happy and your bank account even happier.  On This Podcast Episode: We're featuring 12 places to travel to in 2018 that are focused on keeping your budget i...

It's 2018...can you believe it?! There's no better time than the new year to find your focus on what you want to achieve this year and what you want your life to look like. Whether you're still detoxing from a wild night last night or just relaxing on the couch for the last few moments of holiday break, this podcast is jam packed with great inspiration for a healthy and wealthy 2018. Hey Listeners...

Why is the word millionaire so powerful? It seems to be the only goal that most of us actively strive for, but the funny thing is we aren't sure what exactly happens when we reach that coveted million dollar mark. We're bringing back this best of episode to inspire you to embrace some of these habits for the new year. There are so many habits you should cultivate but we're going to talk about my f...

We're sharing another best of episode featuring one of our favorites from 2017. Journalist Lily Clayton Hansen captures people’s lives through storytelling and photography, with soul-revealing depth and artistic charm in her book, “Word of Mouth, Nashville Conversations.” Talking with some of Nashville’s coolest artists, chefs, musicians, and dreamers. Through her journey as a journalist, she's fo...

All personal finance experts can agree on one thing – starting to save early will almost always help you reach your lifestyle goals quicker and with more ease than those who wait longer. When you think about your savings there are two ways you can save - the crockpot style or the microwave style. Inspired by a recent industry article in Financial Planning Magazine, thinking about a crockpot for yo...

Traveling as a couple can be dangerous territory. Fraught with arguments over silly things like who forgot the toothpaste, can lead to a trip that just plain isn't a ton of fun. You might even find yourself a bit stressed out this holiday season traveling with your loved one (we hope not after this episode)! We've found that traveling, and surviving traveling, as a couple takes some effort. Might...

To celebrate the holiday season we're featuring Best Of episodes all week long from some of the most popular podcast this year. It takes some work to spend $2 million a month like Johnny Depp has been the last few years. I mean, come on, that does take some work to do that (but I'd love the chance to try, right). You don't need to have Johnny Depp's bank account though to let yourself get carried...

During the holidays it's very easy to get wrapped up in all the gift buying and gift getting. Some of us save the whole year just to afford a great holiday season with family and friends. However, sometimes the best gifts actually don't cost a thing (well, no more than the price of a stamp). Say what? On This Podcast Episode: Hannah Brencher found herself unhappy while living in NYC and battling d...

This week on Lifestyle Thursday we are talking all about some of the best music that came out this past year featuring 17 albums you should own from 2017 (or at least take a listen to). On This Podcast Episode: Take a listen to our list of just some of the great music that came […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Credit scores have become critically important. Not only do you need a good score to get a decent rate on a mortgage or auto loan, but credit scores are increasingly being used in other places as well. In most states, auto insurance companies rely heavily upon credit scores to determine premiums. There are even dating […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

This week we are talking about 11 travel gifts you or your favorite traveler needs right now. These days, there are so many cool new gadgets, smart tech items and organizing aides that help you become the best traveler you’ve always wanted to become. On This Podcast Episode: We poured through some of the best […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

Americans owe more than $1.3 million dollars in student loan debt, and for many of us, student loans are killing our budgets. When the student loan forgiveness  act came on the scene in 2010, it was a welcome sign of relief for many borrowers. While on one hand, if you follow the rules, you can have […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

I’m not sure it’s ever “easy” to manage your money as a couple, but I do know that approaching money as partners sure does make it a lot easier to handle. The question I’m always asked is, “do I have to share everything with my partner when it comes to money?” If you’re already dreading […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Happy Kwanza! To end an awesome year of our growing Millennial Money podcast and our growing family of listeners, we wanted to give away some of our favorite things. On This Podcast Episode: We love music, we love eating, we love dessert, and we love online shopping for cool […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...

Women are in a tough position when it comes to our finances. We tend to start and stop our careers with marriage, building a family, and taking care of our parents during our life. We also tend to be more conservative investors coupled with living an average of 6 years longer than men, which can […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

It’s the holiday season and this week we wanted to look around and see what’s trending for travel and what everyone will be talking about coming up in 2018. It’s no doubt that everyone is looking for new experiences and destinations to explore next year (of course, on any budget). There are some distinctly unique […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...