Everyone's Talkin' Money

Our parents, and even our grandparents, generations worked hard at a job for 30 years and then would retire with a nice gold watch as a parting gift from the comapny and settle into a new chapter of life. Things have changed. Retirement looks different for millennials and younger generations, as Deacon Hayes from Well […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

It amazing how movies can become part of our pop culture and even define some of our happier movements in our lives. A movie’s musical score can also send us to that memory of seeing a special film for the first time. We can all visualize that moment in cinematic history when we first saw […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

Life insurance is one of those tricky topics to talk about. It’s something that most people feel they should have but there’s always a lot of questions around exactly what is life insurance and how does it work. I’ll work to help demystify life insurance so you can understand the basics and make an educated […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

OMG, the holidays are right around the corner! Time to head home and visit the family full of your own Cousin Eddie’s and Aunt Edna’s. We’ve got some holiday season travel hacks to help you get there without breaking the bank. It’s that joyous time of the year to do the annual mad dash to […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

I love reading all of your Ask Me Anything questions and this week I’m tackling three new questions and a clarification around student loan forgiveness. In the weeks coming, I’ll be tackling even more of your ask me anything questions, including some stellar podcasts with guests around alternative investing (aka Bitcoin and more). On This […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

Halloween is all about crazy costumes, sugar highs, and those awesome fall drinks to warm your soul. It’s also a time to focus on some of your spookiest financial fears in hopes that we can move them from spooky to success. On This Podcast Episode: Find out why Data Breaches are spookier than spiders according […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

This week on Lifestyle Thursday we have uncovered a real hidden gem of a restaurant in a small town in Texas and the story of its owner that’s equally as impressive. If you drive up Highway 187 in the small town of Utopia, Texas, you may think that you’ve crossed over into the French Countryside, […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

Many millennials are starting to have kids of their own and that means they’re also starting to think about saving for college for the little one. With student loan debt and retirement to think about, putting aside extra cash for college might not be a top priority. However, as with anything, saving even a little […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

No matter where you live, studies show that people want to live a purpose-driven life. We love to laugh, we love to love people and we love to feel like we are healthy. Money is great but at the end of the day, it’s not always what makes you happy.   On This Podcast Episode: […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

If you’ve got student loans then you should definitely pay attention anytime new legislation is talked about around your loans. While many people are grandfathered into the old rules, new rules could dramatically change your finances. While Trump’s student loan proposal is just a proposal, find out what it might mean to you. On This […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Healthcare is a mess. There, I said it. Even as messy as it is, open enrollment has rolled around again and November 1 – December 15 you’ve got to make your healthcare selection if you’re choosing to go the Affordable Care Act route. While most things haven’t changed since last year, there are a few […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

We were just in Austin, Texas recently and discovered this great young local band, Transit Method playing at the famed Stubbs Barbeque and they were so cool, we had to have them on the show. Austin has such an eclectic and diverse music scene, becoming one of the best music scenes in the country and […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

I’ve heard some crazy stories about the most ridiculous things that people have spent money on over the last 11 years. Everything from expensive snake charmers that doubled as a fortune teller, to stories of selling everything and moving abroad only to find out that the future spouse that was promised was not indeed the […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

Would you change your job, your career or even the place you’ve always called home for your faith? That’s exactly what soulful singer/songwriter Alex Clare has established in his career. After converting to Orthodox Judaism a few years back, Clare brought his faith to his current home in Israel. Yet, he continues adding to his […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

It’s quite possible that fees may be eating your 401(k) returns and you aren’t even aware of it. There is a lot of confusion out there about how 401(k)s even work, let alone that some funds may be costing you a bundle. If we’re going to start making smart money moves taking a look at […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

This is my breakup letter to Equifax. There was news this week that there *might’ve* been another breach with Equifax and it sent shockwaves again through the financial community. Luckily, they have confirmed there was not another breach, but it proves why staying on top of your credit is one of the smartest money moves […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

I know, I know. The last thing you want to talk about is the “b” word. Honestly, I can tell you that having a strong budget in place is one of the best ways to better your bank account. I’ve seen so many people achieve goals they never thought they could just by the simple […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...

A few listeners sent us some Octoberfest questions, so we decided to do an Octoberfest themed episode. Since we recently featured Munich on a Travel Tuesday episode, we thought we’d tie these two together. Usually, Octoberfest can last from the beginning of September through the first weekend of October, where you drink a lot of […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Traveling these days is not just about exploring a new place, eating amazing food and creating new memories. We have to capture all those moments on Instagram and show off our latest vacation, right? On This Podcast Episode: This week on Travel Tuesday we go over some photo tips on how to make your Instagram […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

The listener questions have been piling up so I thought it would be a good time to answer four awesome questions about budgeting, couples & money and life insurance. If you have a specific question for the future – head on over to this link and drop me a question. On This Podcast Episode: Learn […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

It’s hard to think about retirement when you’re just starting out in your career – but it’s absolutely the best time to be thinking about it. I personally don’t like the word retirement…I like to think about it as lifestyle savings. Whatever word you want to use, the fact of the matter is that we […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

We’re all fully aware of the Equifax debacle where millions and millions of people’s information has potentially been exposed to hackers. We’ve also heard of breaches at places like Target and Sonic. Most of us aren’t thinking that our retirement and brokerage accounts are actually primed and ready for hackers – but they are – […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

We love discovering new cities and people around the country that are making an impact on their communities and changing lives. We recently found one such very cool and funky place. This week we are shining a light the entrepreneurs of Jackson, Tennessee. On This Podcast Episode: The CO in Jackson is ground zero where […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Robo-advisors are a fast-growing trend, with some experts predicting they’ll manage 10% of all global assets under management by 2020. The investment platforms allow users to manage their portfolios through computerized algorithms rather than consulting a personal advisor and are popular with younger, tech-savvy millennials. But, are robo-advisors overrated, or are they really the next best thing?...

What’s better than making a little extra cash each month? The rise of Airbnb rentals has allowed a whole generation of millennials to become business owners by renting out your home, apartment, or condo. While the extra cash is great – there are a few money tips you need to think about to make sure […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...