Wellness for Financial Grownups

Ghost writer Stephanie Krikorian trusted a financial planner with her investments after a big layoff a decade ago. But years later discovered blind trust was costing her, and learned to read the paperwork, and take grownup ownership of her money strategy. Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about 15 minutes - kind of like this podcast - with the Blinkist App. Try it for free...

So many of us dream of having our own business and what could be better than doing it with our bestie. But like all relationships- it can get complicated. But when it works, it can be the "it" factor that sets a business apart and on the road to success. Bowery Valuation co-founder Noah Isaacs shares his four key strategies to making a business with your BFF work. For more information, visit the s...

YouTube superstar Sarah Wilson documented and inspired others with her journey to being debt free. But after she got to do the debt free scream with Dave Ramsey, she had a whole new set of challenges. Plus Sarah saves Bobbi from buying things she can get for free at the FinCon conference. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/sarahwilson

Life gets too busy, and sometimes even financial grownups drop the ball on making sure their bills don't balloon out of control. Bobbi gets real about how this happened to her, and how she managed to downsize her family's cable and phone bills. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/fggphoneandcablebill

When Park Place Payments founder and CEO Samantha Ettus was just getting started in her career, family vacations were not in the budget. But she found a way to get a luxury vacation for free, with a little creativity, and a sense of adventure. Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about 15 minutes - kind of like this podcast - with the Blinkist App. Try it for free and support...

Find out the biggest money mistakes even financial grownups are making, and how to avoid them with Josh Jalinski, aka the Financial Quarterback and author of the new book "Retirement Reality Check: How to Spend your Money and Still Leave an Amazing Legacy" For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/fggjoshjalinski

Former Facebook exec. Paul Ollinger left his job with a pile of money and no plans. But retirement wasn't all that and he decided to use his financial freedom to pivot to his true love, making people smile as a standup comedian and host of the podcast "Crazy Money". Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about 15 minutes - kind of like this podcast - with the Blinkist App. Try...

There are lots of money challenges with living abroad starting with just how do you even access your money? And do you need to open a foreign bank account? Tess Wicks went from Chicago to Italy and joins Bobbi to co-host this fun Financial Grownup Guide. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/fgglivingabroadencore

Happy Go Money author Melissa Leong shares the story of how her teen novels were rejected by mainstream publishers, but went on to sell over 70,000 copies after she decided to take control of her own career. Plus everyday social media tips to be happier no matter how much money you have or don't have. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/melissaleongenc...

Big cities have a lot to offer- but can be expensive. Co-host Grant Sabatier, creator of Millennnial Money and author of the new book "Financial Freedom. A Proven Path to All the Money You Will Ever Need" recently moved to New York City despite the costs. Grant shares his three biggest tips to making it work for your financial grownup money goals, and still live life to the fullest. For more infor...

Cate Luzio had no problem getting her boss to agree to give her a raise, but was caught off guard when asked how much she wanted. Cate shares exactly how she was able to come back with her number in just 24 hours, and how we can all get paid as much as possible. Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about 15 minutes - kind of like this podcast - with the Blinkist App. Try it f...

The secret to getting the most free money in the form of scholarships is in knowing the systems to use and the shortest, most efficient path to success. Jocelyn Paonita Pearson, creator of the Scholarship System joins Bobbi to talk specific strategies to get the most dollars to pay for your education or that of those you care about, without wasting time on dead ends. Have you tried Blinkist? Read...

Jason Wolfe sold several companies for huge profits, including GiftCards.com for 120 million dollars. The gifting entrepreneur grew up as an orphan at the Milton Hershey School when his mentally ill mother could not care for him. The lessons learned at the school focused on not just a strong work ethic and structure, but also specific lessons on building businesses with a spirit of generosity. Hav...

College can be the ultimate adulting experience- including taking on some bad money habits if students aren't taught the right way to start building a financial life. Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about 15 minutes - kind of like this podcast - with the Blinkist App. Try it for free and support this show by going to http://bobbirebell.com/blinkist For more information,...

Bethany Bayless wanted to be a financial grownup when she was an 18-year college student. But when she couldn't get a traditional college student job near campus, she got creative, earned the money she needed for expenses and found a way to give back to the community. Plus Bethany shares her favorite apps to make extra cash. Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about 15 minut...

Bobbi reveals her favorite new money related books, and how to decide if they are right for you. This month's picks include The Startup Squad by Brian Weisfeld and Nicole Kear, Grown and Flown: How to support your teen, stay close as a family and raise independent adults which is by Mary Dell Harrington and Lisa Heffernan, And then finally The Essential First-Time Home Buyers book: How to buy a ho...

Kate Edwards, spent a year working as a founder with no salary and then a day before she would get the big pay day, she was shown the door. You think it would never happen to you- but it can. Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about 15 minutes - kind of like this podcast - with the Blinkist App. Try it for free and support this show by going to  http://bobbirebell.com/blink...

First homes and dorms often trigger huge spending sprees, for what is also usually a very small space. We break down how to prioritize and save money with Mary Dell Harrington, co-author of the new book Grown and Flown, How to Support your Teen, Stay Close as a Family, and Raise Independent Adults. Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about 15 minutes - kind of like this podc...

The Startup Club author Brian Weisfeld joins Bobbi to share the story of how he beat the competition- by hiring them while he grew his first business in elementary school. He also shares an every day money tip about lowering your subscription bills, even if the initial phone calls threatening to cancel fail. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/brianwei...

Feeling the burnout? You are not alone. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognized burnout as a medical condition, resulting from chronic workplace stress. Bobbi talks with career coach Elizabeth Koraca about how to be able to recognize the symptoms and warning signs of burnout, and address them before it starts to take a serious toll on your health, relationships and life. Have you tried Blin...

Sarah Larson Levey is becoming a familiar example of millennial entrepreneur success, recently being featured on the cover of Inc magazine and her company Y7 studio being named one of the magazine's most inspiring companies last year. Keeping her costs at extreme minimal levels helped entrepreneur Sara Larson Levey grow her side hustle yoga startup while still working her full time job for two yea...

Rates are low and the time may be right to get into the housing market, as a resident or as an investor. But there are some costly mistakes that can be made if buyers don't do their homework. Bobbi talks with Realtor.com's Judy Dutton, editor of 'The Essential First Time Home Buyers Book. An Insider's Guide on How to Buy a House, Get a Mortgage, and Close a Real Estate Deal Without Losing Your Min...

Kara Perez of Bravely go and The Fairer Cents podcast shares how she tackled more than $25,000 in student debt making between $9 and $12 an hour. Plus her go-to home recipes for making foods you normally buy in the store including bread, pickles and tomato sauce. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/karaperez Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to e...

Bobbi reveals her favorite new money related books, and how to decide if they are right for you. This month's picks include "Mom and Dad We Need to Talk. How to Have Essential Conversations with Your Parents About Their Finances" by Cameron Huddleston, "Clever Girl Finance: Ditch Debt, Save Money, and Build Real Wealth" by Bola Sokunbi and "Agent of Influence How to use Spy Skills to Sell Anything...

Entrepreneur Dani Nagel has had to defend her pricey Dazey-LA t-shirts but her refusal to cave to pressure to ship manufacturing overseas is winning her fans, and a growing army of ambassadors. She shares her strategies to leverage social media to create transparency, and grow her feminist brand. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/daninagel Have you t...