Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian

Are you spending money on things because they actually make you happy, like a hobby you’re passionate about? Or are you spending money on things just to try to “keep up” with your friends or people you follow online? Your answer could have a big impact on your financial well-being. Aleksandra Medina, co-founder of the social finance app Frich, rejoins the podcast to dive deeper into the financial...

Aleksandra Medina was seeking answers to her own questions about money when she co-founded Frich. Now, through the Frich app, she’s tuned in to Gen Z’s feelings about money and is helping to inspire more financial confidence, transparency, and know-how. In this episode, Aleksandra shares her story with Truist psychology expert Bright Dickson and money guru Brian Ford. Together, they talk through h...

In this episode, Truist psychology expert Bright Dickson and money guru Brian Ford sit down with Matt Toussain, the founder and CIO of Open Security, to explore why scams are so prevalent and why digital fluency doesn’t always equal scam protection. Matt, Bright, and Brian discuss how people of all ages can help protect themselves against scams, highlighting common tactics scammers use, how to rec...

Join psychology expert Bright Dickson and money guru Brian Ford as they revisit favorite tips from the show that cover one of the most important money topics: investing. Bright and Brian replay their top clips from popular episodes covering topics like: • How investing can help you grow your money and lead to a more secure financial future. • Common reasons people don’t invest—and why you should c...

In this episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, our hosts are joined by Ruchi Pinniger, who works with entrepreneurs and business owners daily through her company, Watch Her Prosper. Together, they explore how adopting an entrepreneurial mindset could help you take steps forward on your personal financial journey. Bright, Brian, and Ruchi cover: • Entrepreneurial money tips you can app...

In this episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, our hosts look at how social comparison can be a motivator to create positive strides in our finances and daily lives. The discussion also includes: • Why we engage in social comparisons • How entertainment and celebrity culture can skew our reality • Why we may need a digital detox • Tips for mindfully achieving your goals Tell us what y...

Looking after an aging loved one can present financial and emotional challenges. Anticipating the potential future costs and expecting that there will likely be complicated emotions in caregiving can help you prepare and plan for the day-to-day responsibilities. In this episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, our hosts sit down with Brian Levy, chief relationship officer for Manchester...

In this episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, our hosts discuss why we don’t talk about money, what makes the topic taboo, and why we need to change the narrative for our financial and mental well-being. Bright and Brian also discuss: • Why financial literacy is important • How sharing ideas about money can be empowering • Tips for learning more about finances and money management Te...

In this episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, Sarah Hays Coomer, a National Board-certified health coach, Forbes health columnist, and author, shares an approach to behavioral changes that can lead to positive results. Sarah and our hosts also discuss: The difference between a feeling and a habit A technique to interrupt a behavior you want to change How good financial habits positiv...

In this episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, our hosts discuss the benefits of rebalancing your financial portfolio and your priorities. They also talk about: • Why portfolio diversification is important • How to use a Life Wheel tool to help identify priorities in your life • Why rebalancing can lead to greater peace of mind and well-being If you enjoyed this episode, please: • Lea...

In this episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, Paula Felps, award-winning author and host of the popular podcast Live Happy Now, explains some of the benefits of spending less. Paula and our hosts discuss: • The different mindsets between “want” and “need” • Ways to practice gratitude for what you have and where you are in life right now • Ideas for inexpensive or free activities and...

In this episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, our hosts talk to David Smith, head of consumer lending at Truist, to learn how borrowing the right amount in the right way can be important to growing your finances and well-being. They discuss: • How our childhood and family influence our perceptions about money, debt, and finances in general • How to cultivate a healthy mindset about d...

In this episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, our hosts talk to Todd Caponi, sales and negotiation expert, to learn why being upfront, honest, and transparent can get you better results. They discuss: • Why successful negotiation is rooted in transparency. • Why a “cards up” approach usually leads to better results. • When it’s okay to back out of a negotiation. If you enjoyed this e...

In Part 1 of this two-part episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, our hosts are joined by NFL veteran Jedidiah Collins, who’s a study in determination and reinvention. We’ll talk about how his career as a professional athlete led him to the world of finance. Even if you know nothing about football or sports in general, you’ll be inspired by Jed’s story and success—and you’ll see the w...

In Part 2 of this two-part episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, our hosts are joined by NFL veteran Jedidiah Collins, who’s a study in determination and reinvention. We’ll talk about how his career as a professional athlete led him to the world of finance. Even if you know nothing about football or sports in general, you’ll be inspired by Jed’s story and success—and you’ll see the w...

While consulting with a financial advisor can help you manage your money, a financial check-in is something you can do all on your own. In this episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, our hosts will show you how. Tune in to learn: • The five items that should be on your financial checklist • How to calculate one number that can help you measure your financial progress • Why reviewing y...

In this episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, our hosts are joined by Jenni Marsh and Jeremy Spidell of the Truist Leadership Institute. They discuss how fear can impact leaders and provide advice for people taking on new leadership responsibilities and roles. Other topics you’ll learn about: • Examples of inspiring leaders • Tips for becoming more comfortable with delegation • Optio...

In this episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, our hosts are joined by Jenni Marsh and Jeremy Spidell of the Truist Leadership Institute. They discuss the qualities that make a good leader and draw out the connection between leadership and managing your money with confidence, plus: • How becoming a leader may help you make more money. • Why “who you are is how you lead.” • The biases...

We all want the option to retire someday. So what steps should we be taking to help ensure we can enjoy a fulfilling retirement? In this episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, you’ll get retirement savings tips for any age or stage in your career, including: • The best and easiest ways to save money for retirement, including where to save • The power of compound interest and why it’s...

In this episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, our hosts dive into research that shows how financial literacy can help change individual lives and empower whole communities. Plus, you’ll learn what the “loud budgeting” trend can teach you about saving money and why you shouldn’t always trust advice from social media influencers. Finished with the episode and ready to keep growing your...

In this episode of the Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian podcast, our hosts break down different types of debt, explore strategies for making payments, and share some mental tips that can help you stay out of debt in the first place. You’ll learn: • How to distinguish between debts that depreciate and debts that can add value to your life • Steps you can follow to pay down debt with confiden...

Tune in to learn: • Whether money can actually buy happiness (the answer might surprise you) • What your emotions can tell you about investing • How you can talk to your loved ones about money • How taking time to reflect can help you chart the future you want—in the new year and beyond If you enjoyed the clips featured in Part Two and want to listen to those episodes in full, check out: • Love an...

In this episode of “Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian,” our hosts mark the third anniversary of the podcast by revisiting some of their favorite tips for boosting your personal finances and well-being, including: • How to let go of the things you can’t control with your finances—and how to change the things you can • Why automating your savings is one of the best ways to set yourself up for...

In this episode of “Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian,” our hosts discuss ways to overcome the financial anxiety that many of us feel when we’re reviewing our financial situation or making money decisions that affect our future. Listen in to learn some strategies that can help you feel a little more fearless when it comes to money, including: • The root psychological causes behind many commo...

In this episode of “Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian,” our hosts explore how money affects our friendships. They also share a few ways you can be a good friend when it comes to money, whether you’re splitting the check at dinner or deciding whether you can afford to attend a pricey out-of-town wedding. Other tips you’ll get from this episode: • Why your income shouldn’t affect who your frie...