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Even though blogger and writer Jenna Spesard lives in a tiny house, she is on a big journey, creating and living the life she always dreamed about. A few years ago, Jenna quit her job in Hollywood, built a tiny house, hit the road and now travels around the world. Jenna writes about her adventures, […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

We are always asked, “how do you manage to travel smarter, easier and cheaper?” We always take for granted the tips and strategies we use that are just second nature to us. So, we have decided to compile a list of travel tips and hacks that will help you travel better and smarter the next […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

There I said it. I’m a big fan of credit cards for three main reasons: cash back, airline tickets and gift certificates. In my world, credit cards equal powerful rewards that are worth real money in your pocket that can be used towards all sorts of money goals. The sad news is that only 31% […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

If you work for a public company, it’s quite possible that you’re missing out on one of the easiest and best ways to save money. This little powerful savings vehicle is called an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and it literally allows you to tap into untapped dollars. With an ESPP, you can purchase company stock […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

If you’re going to be headed to a music festival then you better load up your phone with some great apps to help you survive. With thousands descending on Coachella this weekend, which is really the kick-off to the summer festival season. Right after Coachella is finished in a few weeks, Stagecoach rolls into the […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

Every year around tax time I scour the internet looking for hilarious and interesting tax facts to share. This year, WalletHub put together a great inforgraphic is 2017 Tax Facts that had some great facts to share. On This Podcast Episode: I’m sharing some of the funny tips and information about taxes in 2017 to […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

Don’t touch that cheap debt. Did you know that not all debt is created equal? There is such a thing as smart debt believe it or not. It’s very popular these days to get fixated on paying off all of your debt in record speed, but I’m going to argue that isn’t always the smartest […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

It’s almost impossible to avoid credit card debt. Even if you’re always within your budget, have a healthy savings account, and live by debit and cash, there will certainly come a time when you’re going to want to spend some cash that isn’t in your account. Enter credit card debt. It happens to the best of […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

We see this evolution happening all over the world, people want to know where their food is coming from and where it is grown regardless of your budget. Chef and farmer Jack Herron is a native Oklahoman who took an idea he had to create a self-sustaining farm and grow it the business he’s always […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

Did you know that there is a way to avoid all that stress you might be feeling right now and file your taxes for free? There are lots of platforms that claim to be ‘”free” but I can tell you that filing with MyFreeTaxes truly is free. Music to my ears. More than half of […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Name three places you want to travel to right now – go! I bet what’s stopping you is the ridiculous price of airfare. Why pay more for your flights than you need to?! I was so excited when I discovered Scotts Cheap Flights because unlike many other “discount” sites, Scotts Cheap Flights really delivers amazing […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

April is Financial Literacy month and that means I plan to bring you some “controversial” money topics each Monday during the month. We’re going to start things off with a topic that most don’t like to talk about: protecting your paycheck. It may seem silly to you at first, but your paycheck really is your […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

The no cash revolution is here to stay and it’s roaring faster than ever. With the success of Venmo in the peer-to-peer lending (that means between friends), many bigger banks are scrambling to get in the action. Launching later this year, Zelle, powered by some of the biggest banks hopes to complete as best as […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

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 found her calling and unleashed her genius in more ways than one. I […] Read more....

I want to introduce you The Life Currency, a great new community and learning space for female millennials. I remember when I graduated college, I really thought I had it all figured out. I had run a business in college, and while my business skills were above average, there were so many life lessons that […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

We’re rolling into Scottsdale, Arizona for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four this coming weekend. If you haven’t been to Scottsdale yet, it should be added to your travel wish list. A few weeks ago we had a weekend getaway at a conference in Scottsdale at the beautiful Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia. We […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Are you waiting, patiently of course, for the mailman to deliver your tax return check? If so, I’ve got 4 smart money tips for your tax refund to help rev up your finances. If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while you know that I’m a big fan of making sure you have […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Tax time is here and that means it’s also a great time to get your finances organized. It’s so easy to procrastinate on getting your finances organized but all it takes is three easy steps to get it all together. I’m not a super detailed person by nature so getting organized takes some effort on […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

Austin Lucas is one of those fiercely independent singer-songwriters that is always searching to connect with his loyal fan base. Lucas has lived all over the world, toured many places, and instead of opting for LA, NY or even Nashville, he ended up moving back to his hometown of Bloomington, Indiana, where he found his […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

Stefanie O’Connell, a fellow Millennial Money expert, knows first hand what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Having never officially had a “real” corporate 9-5 job, Stefanie has forged a career born out of her own curiosity – how to manage and grow her money. She frequently talks about the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

For this week on Millennial Money Travel Tuesday, we follow up with our St. Patrick’s Day episode with a look at the affordable and evolving Dublin, Ireland food scene. The Dublin food scene is way more than just meat and potatoes as it was many years ago and now has grown into one of the […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

Which should I choose: a Roth or a traditional IRA? That’s the question that always seems to be top of mind with many millennial investors. While I’m always quick to suggest that there are many factors you should consider BESIDES which one will net you the biggest potential return in retirement, a new study by […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

If you didn’t know already, I’ll let you in on a secret. It’s never too late. It’s never too late to go after a goal or to finally start your savings account. It’s never too late to buy a house or pay off your debt. I was inspired by a recent article about Anthony Bourdain. He […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Sometimes, when you let your imagination run free don’t you have crazy ideas of creating something awesome, starting your own business or maybe even writing a book? Well, this week’s guests on Millennial Money Lifestyle Thursday have now done all three. Authors of the new book, “Grilled Cheese & Beer, Recipes for the Finer Things in Life,” […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

The Federal Reserve is at it again. Likely today (March 15) you’ll see the Fed announce that they’re raising the Fed Funds rate from .75% to 1% in an effort to continue to stabilize employment and the economy. The Fed rate has been hovering at all time lows for years. In fact, after the 2008 […] Read more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...