Stacks and the City

Good day wonderful people! We are in the thick of week two of the quarantine and I'm not going to lie- I'm really beginning to miss social interaction.  This week's episode is all about effective ways to practice social distancing while still being extroverted.  I cannot emphasize how important it is to still practice social distancing even while being in public places!  Stay safe and amazing! My...

Hello everyone.  This virus got us all uncertain. As a person who has also been laid off from BOTH of her side hustles, I am now in a position where I am not earning a steady paycheck for who knows how long.  Washington, DC has mandated that restaurants in the area practice "social distancing" and thereby displaced hundreds of service workers.  This podcast episode is dedicated specifically to tho...

Today's CEO Spotlight features a true fashionista and a wonderful friend of mine.  Tiffany Ingram of Policy and Fashion knows how to dress for any occasion with grace and style.  I interviewed her to figure out how we can be more accommodating with our style no matter what our sizes are, how to find your style, and how to start shopping- for free.  In this episode you will find: The importance of...

Are you eyeing that luxury bag and wondering if you can afford it?  Do you even 'believe" in luxury.  Is it even possible to have luxury items and be financially responsible? Nikki Taboe is a Burberry consultant and fashion expert who talks to us about who should buy luxury, how to save money, and if it's even worth it purchasing in the first place.  In this episode, you'll find: - The three tiers...

Hey ya'll!    It's one of my favorite episodes on rewind- my top tips on shopping online vs. in-store.  Ya'll we will not be aimlessly shopping online anymore and purchasing items we won't return knowing they don-t fit! As always stay amazing!   What better way to continue to up your wardrobe and style game than by incorporating multiple shopping tactics into your wardrobe? Today’s episode delves...

Hello again everyone! It's still Fashion Month on Stacks and the City and I decided to bring it back by discussing my top ten in getting your style in order! Listen in again and let me know what you think! You all are truly fabulous.    CONFIDENCE CONFIDENCE CONFIDENCE CONFIDENCE is the number one way to become more stylish! You MUST work from within for the best version of your outside to be its...

Hello again everyone! In today's episode, I talk all about how to save money and be more fashionable.  Is it possible?  Can we really do it?  I want to share with you all some of my favorite tips on how to save money and look better in your clothes! Get this money ya'll!   Music:  bensound.com Follow Me: @stacksnthecity

Hello wonderful people! Today's episode is all about my Frugal Diaries! I have been super focused on getting back my savings and taking every measure possible to get there. I want to share with you my ways to get your money right.  If you have no idea where to start here's what you need to do:  Keep a Cash Diet: Ya'll, there is nothing better than getting Benjamin, Hamilton, and the crew in your w...

Good day everyone!  Today I want to share with you all how I prep for my Vision Board Party.  The vision board takes so much importance in setting up the timbre of the year I want for myself.  Make your financial goals come true ya'll!

Hello again wonderful people and Happy New Year! In this New Year, I want to get my savings back in order and step my money game up.  This month will be the most frugal month I've experienced in a long time.  I want to share with you all my Frugal Diaries and what you need to do to do the same (and keep your sanity intact).  Ya'll stay fabulous!

Hello everyone and Merry Christmas and Happy Boxing Day! (That's a thing right?).  I want to let you all now that even though the New Year is steadily creeping upon us, there is absolutely no better time than the present to get what we want from the new decade.  I have a new word I want to follow to set the timbre for the New Year: Receive.  In order to make your dreams come true, you must set and...

Hello again wonderful people! I am so grateful to have so many amazing listeners! Today we are discussing ways to give holiday cheer for the low low. Ya'll, one thing that most bothers me about the season of giving is the LACK OF GIVING.  People love to talk about gifts to give themselves but not enough about how to spread joy and show appreciation to others.  Today I want to share some of my thou...

Hello wonderful people! The holiday season is upon us and I am super excited to share with you all how I plan to undergo holiday shopping. One of my biggest pet peeves during this time of year is when everyone miraculously becomes broke when we had plenty of money to stunt on Instagram in July. Gift-giving doesn't have to be an exorbitant and overpriced affair- simply show others in your life that...

Hello everyone and Happy Thanksgiving! I want to let you know how grateful I am for yet another year of talking about getting this money! The holiday season is truly amongst us and I want to let you know that I will have plenty of ideas coming your way to teach you how to best gift give for the holidays no matter the budget.  It's all about time and money, ya'll! Don't worry- we'll get into that m...

Hello lovely people! Today I am going to talk all about the secrets of the first time homeowner.  There are so many tips that I had no idea that I wish were shared with me.  Listen in and as always comment and subscribe! Ya'll are utterly fabulous!

Hello wonderful people! Today we are answering a highly sought out question- what are my top recommended books I've read to build wealth and get this money? Today I've mentioned all of my top favorites as well as links below to order on Amazon! Many of these titles are available at your local library for my budgetista folks! Get this money and as always, thank you so much for listening and sharing...

Hello wonderful people! I know I am entirely LONG overdue with the rereleasing my podcast but I am back and ready! I have a new computer and a boatload of ideas I want to share with you all.  Before we delve into the nitty gritty of the money making, I want to let you know what's been going on with my life since the hiatus. I got fired, lost liquidity, and had to get a 9-5.  Let's chat! Ya'll are...

Hello everyone! Today's video is all about understanding your Financial Philosophy. What is your attitude about the money you have? Where did this perspective even come from? Parents? Friends? Education? Lack Thereof? In order to really get into the nitty gritty of where your money goes, you have to understand where your mind goes when you hear the word money. Write out your Financial Manifesto an...

Today I'm showing you all the ways to make the MOST out of shopping the endless summer sales at retail stores. We refuse to go into a store and shop without a plan! There are so many opportunities to maximize your money in stores by investing in classic pieces and winter items. You all are truly fabulous and I am so grateful for ya'll's support! Keep listening, commenting, and letting me know what...

Today we uncover exactly what Rihanna, Diddy, and Jay-Z to amass their fortunes and most importantly, what Jay-Z did to become the first hip-hop mogul inducted into the BILLIONAIRES club. This video we delve into where their investments go and if exactly their musicianship led to their fortunes. Sources cited are below. Stay fabulous. https://www.celebritynetworth.com/articles/entertainment-articl...

Ya'll want this money- or anything you desire in your life? Do you need the tools necessary to make it happen? I've whittled the seemingly infinite measures to success to three Cs- Connections, Confidence, and Consistency. Connections: It truly doesn't matter how intelligent or well educated you are- if you don't know the right people you won't have the success you deserve. You have to know the ri...

Hello and welcome to another fantastic episode of Stacks and the City! I am so excited to be here with you all and talk about getting this money. This month we are talking about TAXES. Taxes are a really hefty topic- in fact, it’s more of an entire topic up for discussion. There are so so so many directions you can use to make your taxes work for you. I HIGHLY recommend finding a trained tax profe...

Good Wednesday, everyone! Today we are talking about Spring Cleaning. Spring has sprung and that means a wonderful spring-cleaning of our homes. BUT, we also need to consider a spring clean for our finances as well! Today, I offer four tips on tidying up your personal finances.   1: Check Your Coin Go into your bank account and see how much money you have! How   2: Call Credit Card Companies to Lo...

Good day everyone! Today we are talking about the Credit Report. What in the world is it and why is it so important? A Credit Report is essentially a scorecard that judges how reliable you are at paying back borrowed money. The higher the score, the more reliable you are at paying back money. T The Basics of Borrowing You need something but have no financial ability to pay so you borrow money with...

Good day everyone! Today we are delving into the concept of the credit card. Is it a friend...or foe? This episode delves into the nitty-gritty of credit cards. Find out what to avoid when using credit cards, why credit cards are a fantastic way to utilize free travel and retail, and my top tips to using credit cards responsibly.  In This Episode We'll Uncover: What is a Credit Card? Credit Cards...