Everyone's Talkin' Money

Gina Sicilia is not your ordinary singer living in Nashville – she may just have one of the biggest voices you’ve heard in a long time. In fact, this singer with a blues-soaked booming voice hails from the great music city of Philadelphia – following in the footsteps of other Philly greats like Pink, Diplo, and […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Savings is the name of the game, and sometimes, you just need a little help to supercharge your savings. I’ve tried everything with my clients…and while it may seem silly, that little yellow piece of paper with a sticky side on the back and come in hand when you’re looking to up your savings. Whether […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

We love to explore parts America and places that we’ve never been before, to discover amazing beauty, great food, locally run places to grab a drink, and of course fun activities to relax and get away from our everyday lives. That’s why we wanted to take you on an epic journey around the Mt. Hood […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

Are you as addicted to HGTV as I am? I mean between Home Town, Property Brothers, and Fixer Upper, I just can’t seem to get enough.  While they make it look so simple to renovate a house the reality is that it can take a ton of time and bet super expensive. So, how do […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

It’s no joke – debt can feel like a never-ending tidal wave that causes stress and fear. The thing is, with debt, it’s hard to get ahead and save for all those awesome lifestyle goals that you have. But how do you pay off that debt, especially if you’ve been delinquent? You’ve got 0% balance transfer […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Some artists follow creative poetry in their song lyrics, some artists may be born to shine on stage in front of thousands of people, and some artists follow a higher calling. Singer-songwriter Ellie Holcomb falls into all three categories and is one special soul that permeates each note and each song lyric. Holcomb has just released […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Job hopping is the trend these days. Job hopping to advance your career. Job hopping because you have to due to layoffs. Job hopping because you don’t like your job. Whatever the reason, there’s a chance that you might be sacrificing your savings with the endless job hopping. It’s true that the earlier you start, […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

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. We’ve found that traveling, and surviving traveling, as a couple takes some effort. Might seem like obvious trips are commonly overlooked when you’re […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...

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 away […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

This week we wanted to talk about movies that inspire us to travel. Maybe these flicks will inspire you to travel around the world. What inspires you to travel? Get away from your job? Get away from your life? Discover a new life? Maybe relax, adventure, check cities or countries off your bucket list? On […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Nashville hot chicken has origins that date back to the 1930’s but now has become the real must-eat in the Music City. Even though you can find this spicy poultry of deliciousness all around Nashville, over the past few years the folks at Hattie B’s Hot Chicken have built a reputation for being one of the […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

If you haven’t checked out the previous podcast on the first five of my ten money lessons to master, make sure you head on over there. I’m finishing up this podcast series in Part 2 today where I dive into the last five money lessons to master no matter your age. While a lot of […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

I’m not a huge fan of the lists when it comes to your money. For a lot of us, there are more than 3 steps or 10 tips, which is what makes talking about money a bit difficult. However, I was recently asked to list my top 10 money lessons to master by the time […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Getting married should be the best day in your life filled with fun and excitement as you look towards your future together. However, when saying “I Do” with student loans, there are a few questions you should ask before you march down the aisle. It seems like there are an endless amount of student loan […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Chances are you either have gotten laid off or will sometime in your career. These days, it seems like there aren’t too many jobs and companies that are immune to layoffs, and it always feels like they happen at the worst time possible. I know, I’ve been there myself. I know the sheer terror you feel […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

I love when I discover a new band or singer that I have never heard of before, but then I become a big fan. This week is such the case as we speak with Boston-based singer-songwriter Tim Noyes of Handsome Ghost. Since releasing their first demo in 2014, Handsome Ghost have racked up over 44 […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

Buying a new car is both an exciting experience and a daunting one all at the same time. While we love the new car smell that seems to linger forever, we hate the process of haggling with the car salesperson. Before you buy the new car is actually the most important time to make some […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

When you think of Nashville, you may think of the popular T.V. show, Country Music hunks and hotties, cowboys with big pick-up trucks, and girls with jean shorts and cowboy boots. Yes, Nashville has all this. However, the Music City has evolved into a hipster heaven of amazing restaurants, great hangouts, artists, musicians, and some […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

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 […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

Emerging Artist-Producer HISH is one of the vanguard DJ’s pushing the boundaries of music, blending country and electronic dance music with his debut single, “Broken Heart Rehab.” After working as a DJ and a songwriter in Nashville for a few years, HISH came across the idea to mashup “Started from the Bottom” by Drake and Brantley […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

It’s simple advice: cut out Starbucks and you’ll hit your money goals. Well, that’s not always true…but I argue there is a Starbucks effect on your money. A recent article by ValuePenguin was published that details the price of a Starbucks cup of coffee around the world. Interesting, the United States has the lowest cup […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

In full disclosure, we have not always been the biggest fans of taking a cruise. We are more the type to wander and explore on our own. However, lately, we have been coming across more cruise ships and cruise experiences that are literally changing how we all look at taking a cruise. Summer is right […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

Are you awake? Well, of course, you are if you’re reading this, but I mean are you really fully awake and living life – reaching for your dreams – or are you waiting until it all looks perfect? This week I posted a picture on Instagram where I gave readers permission to live the 80/20 […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

It might look like a good option to you – take some money out of your 401k to pay off debt or to take that vacation you’ve been dreaming of. However, there are many factors to consider when you’re thinking about using your 401k as a piggy bank. The beauty of saving money in a […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

What is your financial wellness score? We all know how important it is to eat right and exercise daily if we want to stay in shape, however, do you know what it takes to be financially well? My guess is you don’t spend a ton of time thinking about this concept. Making smart money moves is […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...