Wellness for Financial Grownups

Money is powerful and while it can't solve the world's problems, how we invest and the strategic decisions we make can have a huge impact. Learn what you need to look for in an investment, the questions to ask, and the best ways to make sure your investments have the impact you want. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/fgg7waystoinvestforbetter

A story pitch led economist Allison Schrager to conquer her own negotiating fears by learning from the economically savvy workers at a Nevada brothel. The experience led her to investigate the most compelling and successful approaches to negotiation, reducing risk and increasing the chances of success. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/allisonschrage...

As a child, Joan Kuhl watched her single mom face severe financial discrimination. She shares the story of how this could have prevented the family from buying a home, and how it inspired her to become an advocate and mentor for women in the workplace. Plus money tips and a preview of her new book "Dig Your Heels In". For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcas...

A big part of being a financial grownup is getting organized- and not just with our finances. This goes for our stuff, our technology and even our scheduling. Barbara Reich has shared her secrets with millions appearing on programs like the Today Show and in publications like the New York Times, and now shares with financial grownup listeners. For more information, visit the show notes at https://...

Philanthropist and "Simple Acts" author Natalie Silverstein learned first hand the power of empathy when her 7-year old son surprised her with a true act of kindness. She shares that experience along with specific ways Financial Grownups can give back to their communities with their family and friends. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/nataliesilvers...

Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial Takes on Investing thought her new hubby was all set when he assured her he had bought life insurance to protect his parents obligation to his student debt. But a chance discovery revealed the insurance was not what either of them thought he had purchased. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/erinlowry  

Bobbi reveals her favorite new money related books, and how to decide if they are right for you. This month's picks include Melissa Leong's Happy Go Money, Student Loan Solution by David Carlson, Nathan Latka's How to be a Capitalist without any Capital, Women with Money by Jean Chatzky and Work Wife by Erica Cerulo and Claire Mazur. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbir...

The bosses behind design website "Of a Kind", the podcast "A Few Things" and the new book "Work Wife" share their experience finally being offered the investor funding they fought for- and then walking away from the deal. Plus a preview of their new book "Work Wives" For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/workwives

As the Financial Grownup Podcast approaches 200 episodes, Bobbi explains why she is shutting down the podcast to focus on her other ventures including the Money in the Morning Podcast, her follow up book to "How to be a Financial Grownup" and what's next for her growing media company. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/aprilfoolsdayspecial  

The market for Initial Public Offerings is red hot with big names like Uber, Lyft, Pinterest, Slack and maybe even WeWork expected to go public this year. But before jumping in, financial grownups need to understand how they work, and why they can be a lot more complicated than many people know. For show notes, visit: https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/fgginvestinginipos  

A sidehustle can be a great source of extra income for things like paying down debt. But sometimes that whole paying taxes thing can slip through the cracks when the income isn't coming from a big company with automatic withholding. Before he was the money savvy personal finance expert of today Student Loan Solution author David Carlson learned an expensive lesson about financial planning. For mor...

Million Dollar Listing star Ryan Serhant, whose new book "Sell It Like Serhant" is already a best seller, and his younger brother Jack had what seemed like a brilliant idea for firewood a business at age 10. While the business went down in flames, the lessons formed a foundation for Serhant's extreme success in the real estate and entertainment business.  For more information, visit the show notes...

Financial Grownup Guide: 4 strategies to getting paid what you are worth with Her Money's Jean Chatzky author of Women with Money. One of the best ways to have more money is simply to get paid more. Except is isn't always simple. NBC Financial Editor and Her Money founder Jean Chatzky shares 4 strategies to earn more money. Jean also shares a sneak peak at her new book "Women with Money". For more...

How to fund a work sabbatical when opportunity knocks with the Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise star and Laurel Road exec Derek Peth Reality TV can be a job- but it often doesn't pay like one. To film The Bachelorette and later Bachelor in Paradise Derek Peth had to take a break from his paying job in commercial banking. That's where his emergency fund savings became the star of the show For...

At 29 years old Tanya Van Court thought she more than a million dollars on hand to change the world and live the life of her dreams. Until it vanished in a few hours. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/tanyavancourtencore  

Student loans help many young people achieve their dreams. But paying them back can get complicated. Bobbi and her guest co-host David Carlson discuss how to get over the most common barriers, and then present 3 solutions to get them paid down without derailing your grownup life. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/fggstudentloantips

When Lee Huffman needed to visit his mom while she was receiving treatment for cancer, his car broke down and he had to get a new one immediately. But without steady income, he could have been out of luck, if it weren't for one key thing he had going for him. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/leehuffman

Health insurance is expensive but fitness coach and author Liz Josefsberg learned there are ways to lower your cost, and to make sure you are getting what you need at the same time. Plus her every day money tip to go to every restaurant you love, order what you want, and still reach your health goals. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/LizJosefsberg

Do Spring Break like a Financial Grownup! Amazing tips from guest co-host Lee Huffman, host of the We Travel There podcast which shares the locals perspective on destinations. Lee, who also writes the blog Bald Thoughts, shares 5 tips to save you money and let you focus on the fun. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/fggspringbreaktraveltips

Millennial entrepreneur, podcaster, and author Nathan Latka shares how his love of pizza hut, his friends and willingness to put his money and savings where his mouth is got him what he wanted as a 5 year old child. Latka also previews his new book "How to Be A Capitalist Without Any Capital" and the strategies and systems that have grown his many ventures.  For more information, visit the show no...

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/melissaleong  

Bobbi reveals her favorite new money books, and how to know if they are right for you. This month's picks include: The Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money. Thirteen Ways to Right Your Financial Wrongs by CBS News Business Analyst and Certified Financial Planner Jill Schlesinger Startup Money Made Easy: The Inc. Guide to Every Financial Question About Starting, Running and Grownup Your Bus...

Elisa Camahort Page and her BlogHer co-founders went two years without paying themselves a salary. She had the financial foundation to stick with the venture for that long thanks to conservative money habits she established well before deciding to be an entrepreneur. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/elisacamahortpage  

Millennial mompreneur Kelsey Larsen shares her story of taking her home-made bibs from Etsy to mass retail by reaching out to entrepreneurs she admired but did not know, for advice, and in one case, collaboration. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/kelseylarsen  

Ditch the coffee and forget the drinks meeting. Walking is a proven way to bring out the most creative ideas- and make the best connections with the people who can help you succeed. We talk how to set up walking meetings, how to generate ideas while walking, and how to keep walking when the weather foils your plans. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/...