Two Cents

Welcome back to the Two Cents Podcast! This week, we're live again from the Capital One Café in Union Square in New York City! In this episode, Hannah and James, along with special guest Adam Davis, Head of Financial Health at Capital One, discuss the importance of savings. Key points covered include the startling statistic that a third of Americans cannot handle a $400 unexpected expense, undersc...

Welcome back to the Two Cents Podcast! 💚 We're kicking off our season 3 premiere with live episodes filmed at the Capital One Café in Union Square in New York City! In this episode, Hannah and James, along with special guest Shaun Rowley from Capital One Café, dive deep into the Money & Life Program. The discussion covers how this program helps align personal values with financial goals t...

Want to meet us in person? Come to our free live events in Portland, OR, on September 23rd and Walnut Creek, CA, on September 24th! Save your spot at the links below: Portland, OR, 9/23 : https://cvent.me/278eKG Walnut Creek, CA, 9/24 : https://cvent.me/gAm4KO It's the Season 2 finale! We'll be back with fresh new episodes on October 14th :) In this episode, Hannah and James give you a major updat...

Have you ever wanted to work in the creator economy... but you don't want to be a creator yourself ? Good news! There are TONS of roles within this industry that don't require front-facing videos, but rather support for existing creators. This week, Hannah and James run through 20+ different roles within the creator economy, what they are, how to find them, and how to price your services a...

So...we got hacked 😟 Last week, hackers took over our official Facebook page, so we're sharing how it happened, and our lessons learned so you can protect yourself. UPDATE 8/26 We have gained back access to our Facebook page! Here's what we did and what we recommend: - Reach out to any contact you have at Meta. We had an official representative at Meta with our verified account, so we rea...

It's that time of year...back to school! 🚸 In this week's Two Cents episode, James and Hannah discuss ways for teachers, students, and families to save money on back-to-school essentials. They share strategies for families to work together to save on costs and frustrations with broken systems, like textbook buyback programs. Need help? 🗣️ Download our free Salary Negotiation Guide 🔢 Get...

Grab your tea and scroll with us 👀! We’re diving into some interesting financial TikToks and giving you our two cents! From a couple charging guests to attend their wedding, to how much minimum wage should be if it kept up with the boomers, we’ve got opinions. In this episode of Two Cents, we laugh, cringe, and spill some serious financial tea on everything from wedding etiquette to teaching kids...

Are you making what you’re really worth, or are you low-key being ripped off? In this episode of Two Cents, we’re breaking down exactly how to know if you’re being underpaid (and what to do about it). We’re sharing insider tips on finding your market rate, the biggest red flags that scream “you need a raise,” and how to have those tricky money conversations without tanking your career. What you’ll...

If you're considering quitting your 9-5 to become a full-time creator, you need to watch this! In this episode of Two Cents, we break down the rise and fall of @Hubs. Life, a viral creator who quit his job to go all-in on content creation. We use his story and our own journey to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed as a full-time influencer. 🫢 Did Hubs. Life quit too soon, and...

Every year, thousands of workers risk their lives on the job, but are they getting paid enough for it? In this episode of Two Cents, we’re counting down the top 10 most dangerous jobs in America, ranked by mortality rate and median pay. From logging to garbage collecting, commercial fishing to construction, we’re breaking down which jobs carry the highest risk, and asking the hard questions: 💸 Ar...

We have major business and personal news to share! Tune in to hear more about our experience making the TIME100 Creators list, updates about this podcast's sponsor, our home renovation plans, and our ill-fated trip to Philadelphia to interview workers on strike. More resources: 👂 Got a story you want us to react to? Submit it here for a future episode: twocents@salarytransparentstreet.com 🔔...

What are the fastest-growing (and highest-paying) jobs of 2025? In this episode, we break down the fastest-growing jobs of 2025, and spoiler alert: many of them pay six figures. From renewable energy to healthcare and tech, these roles are in high demand and come with serious earning potential! We go job by job through the latest data and salary insights, share real worker interviews, and even deb...

Ever wondered what Love Island contestants actually earn, and how much it costs to be on the show? In this episode, Hannah and James break down how much each Season 7 Islander makes, different ways businesses are profiting off the craze, and whether Love Island is the ultimate dating show or a modern career accelerator. This episode has all the tea on Love Island’s economics! Plus, we answer the b...

Thanks to our sponsor, Capital One Café! Want to try a free handcrafted beverage at the Café? It's on us! Redeem a complimentary beverage at any Capital One Café using our link here ☕ NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Limited quantities. Food and beverages provided by third party. What are Labubus, and why are grown adults spending (and making 👀) thousands on them? In this episod...

Thanks to our sponsor, Capital One Café , and everyone who attended our LIVE event at the Capital One Café in Union Square! Want to try any handcrafted beverage at the Café? You can redeem a complimentary beverage at any Capital One Café using our link here ! ☕ NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Limited quantities. Food and beverages provided by third party. Lifestyle creep is real, an...

Thanks to our sponsor, Capital One Café, and everyone who attended our LIVE event at the Capital One Café in Washington, DC! Want to try the Daybreaker blend or any handcrafted beverage? You can redeem a complimentary beverage at your local Capital One Café using our link ☕ NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Limited quantities. Food and beverages provided by third party. In this episod...

Thanks to our sponsor, Capital One Café! Want to come to one of our LIVE events? Sign up below👇 🌸 Washington, DC 6/3 6 PM 🗽 New York City 6/5 6 PM Plus, you can redeem a complimentary handcrafted beverage at your local Capital One Café using our link ☕ NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Limited quantities. Food and beverages provided by third party. In this episode of Two Cents, Han...

Thanks to our sponsor, Capital One Café! Redeem a complimentary handcrafted beverage at your local Capital One Café using this link ☕ It's on us! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Limited quantities. Food and beverages provided by third party. In this episode of the Two Cents Podcast, Hannah and James break down the history of side hustles and list the top side hustles that won&#3...

Thanks to our sponsor, Capital One Cafe! Redeem a complimentary handcrafted beverage at your local Capital One Cafe using this link ☕ NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Limited quantities. Food and beverages provided by third party. Did you know that 12.6% of current US workers (19.2 million jobs) face high automation displacement risk? In this episode of the Two Cents Podcast, Hannah...

Thanks to our sponsor,  ⁨@capitalonecafe⁩ ! Redeem a complimentary handcrafted beverage at your local Capital One Cafe using this link ! ☕ *NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Limited quantities. Food and beverages provided by third party. In this episode of the Two Cents Podcast, Hannah and James break down top recession indicators, from the obvious to the not-so-obvious (like men'...

Thanks to our sponsor, Capital One Cafe! Redeem a complimentary handcrafted beverage at your local Capital One Cafe using this link ! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Limited quantities. Food and beverages provided by third party. In this episode of the Two Cents Podcast, hosts Hannah and James dive deep into the world of ghostwriting with special guest Alice Lemee! Alice, a seasoned...

Redeem a free handcrafted beverage at your local Capital One Cafe using this link ! *NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Limited quantities. Food and beverages provided by third party. In this episode, we’re filming at the Capital One Cafe in Rittenhouse to address comments from our interviews with Senators, and break down the total costs from our recent temporary move to Philly! 👂 Got...

Thanks to  ⁨@capitalonecafe⁩  for sponsoring this episode! Redeem a free handcrafted beverage at your local Capital One Cafe (on us!) using this link: https://coffree.capitalone.com/sms/?mc=IN&cid=4feattqe3s *NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Limited quantities. Food and beverages provided by third party. In this one-on-one episode of Two Cents, we’re coming to you from the Capital...

Thanks to Capital One Cafe for sponsoring this episode! Redeem a free handcrafted beverage at your local Capital One Cafe (on us!) using this link . ☕ #CapitalOnePartner Have you ever wanted to work for a social media channel? This wish came true for our content manager, Andrea (Drea)! We sat down with Drea to learn about how she transitioned from finance to marketing, her prior roles in social m...

Thanks to Capital One Cafe for sponsoring this episode! Redeem a free handcrafted beverage at your local Capital One Cafe using this link . Enjoy! ☕ #CapitalOnePartner How does money impact our psychology and relationships? We sat down with Manhattan-based psychiatrist, Dr. Judith Joseph , to learn about her journey from anesthesiology to psychiatry, her new book 'High Functioning: Overcome Y...