Money Talk

Everyone makes mistakes, even with their finances. In this episode, I share 6 common financial mistakes to avoid. 

Buying a car is a big decision. You want to find a car that fits your liftstyle and your budget. So, should you lease, buy new or buy used? I'll explain the costs and the benefits of each option. 

It doen't matter how much food costs, we still have to buy it and it's easy to overspend on our grocery bill or eating out. In this episode, I share 8 strategies to cut back on your food bill that you can try immediately. 

What is inflation? What does it mean? How can you adjust to higher prices? I'll cover all of these questions in this week's episode! 

Tax season is here and so are the scammers. In this episode, I share valuable insight from the IRS to protect your information. Know how the IRS will contact you, warning signs to look for and common tax scams. 

 Sometimes saving money can feel like a chore but these 5 mind games can change your way of thinking about saving. Let's make saving easy and even fun so you can reach your goals. This information is provided by SavvyMoney. 

In this episode Morgan will share 4 easy and effective tips for when you have alot on your plate and need to manage your time effectively. 

Being a college student can not only be stressful but expensive. In this episode we have provided some tips to cut down the costs of college. 

Online dating has become more popular than ever with dating apps and social media but what if the person on the other side of the screen isn't who they say they are? Scammers are crafty and online dating scams can affect anyone! In this episode I'm going to share how these scammers do it and what you can do to protect yourself. 

Your credit score is an important piece of your financial health. In this episode, I'm going to cover the basics of a credit score from what it is to how you can get yours.  

Caller ID spoofing is when a caller falsifies the information that appears on your caller ID display. Criminals use this scamming method in hopes of tricking someone into giving up personal information. Here are 8 tips to protect your information from these scams. 

The holidays, although a time of happiness and togetherness for many, can also be a huge stressor. Here are 5 easy tips to cut out stress and find more of what brings you joy. 

It can seem like we have our whole lives stored on our phone in one way or another and we want to make sure that you're protecting your information in the best ways possible. The information in this podcast is supplied by the Knowbe4 Security Team.  

Halloween is right around the corner, keep your evening worry-free with these trick or treat safety tips. 

In this episode I share some concrete steps you can take to develop better money habits and reach your savings goals no matter what your financial situation looks like. 

Whether you have a short list of Christmas shopping to get done or it feels like a mile long, I'm going to share some tips so that you can be smart while you shop and not feel that dreaded holiday hangover in January.

Not every money win has to be big. We need to celebrate the small wins, the changes we make that might not seem worthy of celebrating at first glance but have a bigger impact than you think. 

Keep an eye out for vacation rental fraud as you book your next vacation. Criminals are using these booking websites to trick you and steal your money. I'm going to share how these scams work, signs to look out for and what you can do to keep your information and your money out of the hands of scammers. 

In this episode, I'm going to share 5 things to consider in order to complete your mid-year financial check-up. It's important to check in on your finances to ensure you're staying on track with your financial goals, preparing for the future and making needed updates. 

Now that summer is here, you might have teenagers in the house debating how they will spend their time away from school. In this episode, I'm going to share some benefits of a summer job and some avenues on how they can get one.

If you're thinking about buying a house or you're actively house hunting, you're going to want to know the hidden costs of homeownership. We're looking at costs beyond the mortgage payment and what you want to know before finalizing your purchase. 

In this episode, I'm going to go over the pros and cons of getting a tax refund. 

Summer definitely has it's perks but these warmer months also bring out the criminals. We should be aware of how scammers are trying to get our hard earned money. With summer right around the corner, now is the perfect time to dive in to some common summer scams and what you can do to not fall victim. 

This is part 2 of my interview with Jennifer Salgat, Director of Lake Odessa Community Library. In honor of National Reading Month, she not only shares tips on how to get your kids excited about reading but she gives great perspective on how your joy of reading doesn't have to be from sitting down and reading a book. 

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jennifer Salgat, Director of Lake Odessa Community Library. She shares all there is to know about the library from events and services to co-op rules and funding. Make sure to check out your local library!