Michelle Jackson

Your American Money

Business EN ↓ 100 episodes

I want to say that I've got money figured out...but, I don't. Girl Gone Frugal is a podcast for the woman who: is not naturally frugal, wants to change their financial life, eats kale, wants to travel, but needs some support and suggestions on their financial journey.

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Michelle Jackson

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Business

Latest episode

Jun 23, 2026

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Episodes

How One Woman Embraced Freelancing To Better Her Life with Miranda Marquit 14.11.2022

In this episode I speak with Miranda Marquit, a woman who have built up an incredibly successful freelance career. At the same time designing a life that best serves her and her family. We talk about American women wanting more and what that looks like. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/freelancing-to-better-your-life

How Travel Can Empower Women and Better Their Lives 10.11.2022

If you've dreamed of travelling around the world but aren't sure where to begin Jen on a Jet Plane shares her tips. At the same time we talk about how travel and taking careful risks can help women lead fuller lives. Jen also shares how she recognized that she was in the wrong place professionally and what she did about it. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/

Designing a Better Personal and Professional Life By Bringing People Together 08.11.2022

I'm so excited to focus on the following topic "When women want more." This is a thoughtful conversation about American and women and the choices that we make to improve our lives. In today's episode I speak with Shivawn Mitchell the founder of "Seated with Strangers" a podcast and in-person event fostering deeper connections between strangers.  Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/ desig...

Why Are We Making $2,000 Rent a Thing? 10.10.2022

In this episode I talk about how $2,000 a month rent has become "a thing" ethical landlording and some thoughts about society's role in creating homelessness. Are policy problems cloaked as opportunities? Are we to blame? What could we do differently to provide equitable access to housing while pursuing our real estate dreams.  Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/2000-dollar-rent 

What's With the Recession Hysteria in the Personal Finance Face? 03.10.2022

In today's episode, I talk about a phenomena that I've noticed in the personal finance space-recession hysteria. I share why I think this hysteria is so strange and how I prepare for the next recession. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/recession-hysteria

Experiencing White Poverty as a Black Woman in a White Town 30.09.2022

I don't know if you're ready for this podcast episode. I've talked about American poverty before on the show. In this episode, I share some things that I've observed that may be difficult to hear. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/white-homelessness

A Conversation About Personal Responsibility In Personal Finance 28.09.2022

It's time for a conversation about why I'm tired of people talking about personal responsibility in personal finance. It's not what you think. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/personal-responsibility  

My Experience Doing the Fjallraven Classic: Black People DO Backpack 26.09.2022

One of my favorite activities to enjoy is exploring the outdoors. I love to hike, bike, walk, camp and backpack whenever possible. In today's episode, I share my exprience participating in the Fjallraven Classic USA and answer some questions that you might have for me about whether or not you should participate. Show notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/fjallraven-classic

What a Month of Free Transit in Colorado Taught Me About American Policy 21.09.2022

In this episode I discuss the Zero Fare for Better Air (free month of transit in Colorado) that happened during the month of August and why this program has fired me up when it comes to financial policy and initiatives that serve the greater good. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/transit-in-colorado

Stop Telling Everyone to Buy a Home 19.09.2022

In the following episode I talk about why I wish we would stop telling everyone to buy a home. There are some downsides.  Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/should-everyone-buy-a-house

Michelle is Money Hungry-A Reintroduction 12.09.2022

In today's episode I wanted to reintroduce myself, the show and what is the mission of the work that I do. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/reintroduction

Last Episode of Student Loan Forgiveness Season-Short and Sweet 07.09.2022

The Biden Administration's student loan forgiveness policy has been shared. What are my thoughts?  Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/slf-final-episode

11 Personal Finance Creators Share Their Thoughts on Student Loan Forgiveness 30.08.2022

In this second to last episode about student loan forgiveness, I share what my 10 guests and I think should happen with the policy. This episode was recorded prior to the release of the policy details. How close were we to the actual policy? What did we forget? Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/11-personal-finance-creators-share-their-thoughts-on-student-loan-forgiveness

Maybe It's Time for a Debt Jubiliee 16.08.2022

Amanda of Millionaire By Next Year and I get really meta as we talk about student loan forgiveness, debt and more in the second to last episode of my thirteen week series all about student loan forgiveness.  Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/debt-jubilee

There Is More Than One Way to Forgive Student Loans 09.08.2022

Jack Wang helps students figure out how to pay for college with the goal of avoiding going into student loan debt. We also talk about the fact that there's more than one way to design a student loan forgiveness policy. He offers an intriguing option. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/forgive-student-loans

$250,000 in Student Loans and the PSLF Program with Matt Lane 02.08.2022

Matt Lane who is known for his "Financial Bad Takes" Bracket on Twitter shares his student loan forgiveness journey as he gets close to the end. We talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of the Public Service Loan Forgivness Program. Matt even shares a rant.  Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/250000-in-student-loans

That's Nice that You Paid Off Your Student Loans 26.07.2022

In this episode Kevin L. Matthews and I talk about the pros and cons of student loan forgiveness. He actually has an economics degree. Let's Gooooo!!! Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/you-paid-off-your-student-loans

A Lawyer Thinks We Should Abolish Undergrad-Here's Why 18.07.2022

In this episode, Lisa from A Lawyer and Her Money shares her thoughts about the student loan forgiveness program, why undergrad should be abolished and what we could do instead to change higher education in America. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/we-should-get-rid-of-undergrad

What a Student Loan Lawyer Thinks About Student Loan Forgiveness 12.07.2022

It feels like I've spoke with a lot of lawyers in this series because I have. In this episode I speak wit Stanley Tate, a lawyer who specializes in student loan related law. In this short but impactful conversation I found out how much most of us don't know about what's currently available to us now-without needing a Student Loan Forgiveness Policy change.  Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry...

Why the Debt Payoff King is Not Pro Student Loan Forgiveness 05.07.2022

It was important for me to have a balanced discussion about the student loan forgiveness policy. In this episode I speak with Howard Dvorkin, CEO of Debt.com about why he is not for this policy and some of his concerns. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/no-to-student-loan-forgiveness

Keeping Your Mileage Points and Cash Back Rewards Organized with Zac Hood ofTravel Freely and Cash Freely 28.06.2022

One of my favorite things to do is to share helpful free. resources that help make things easier in your life. In this episode I speak with Zac Hood, creator of CashFreely and Travel Freely, free apps that help users keep their cash rewards and mileage points organized. It's a fun story and cool tools, if you're planning your Blaxit, are a FIRE fan or just want cash back-listen to the episode Show...

Some Real Talk About Student Loan Forgiveness and Student Loans with Ja'Net Adams 28.06.2022

In this episode, I speak with Ja'Net Adams from Debt Sucks University. We talk about the potential for Student Loan Forgiveness whether it will be $10-$50,000 and whichever amount is a gift, the students who are in school now and how lifestyle perceptions can influence policy. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/student-loans-suck

$230,000 In Student Loans Forgiven: A Conversation with Kyle Landis-Marinello 21.06.2022

In this week's podcast episode, I speak with Kyle Landis-Marinello, lawyer, author and recipient of a significant amount of student loan forgiveness via the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. We talk about the good/the bad and the frustrating of this program. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/pay-off-200k-in-student-loans

A General Conversation About Student Loan Forgiveness with the Founder of The College Investor 14.06.2022

If you haven't had a chance to the first two episodes of the series I hope that you will give them a listen. In this week's episode about Student Loan Forgiveness, I speak with Robert Farrington, founder of The College Investor about the ins and outs of student loan forgiveness.  Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/student-loan-forgiveness-with-the-college-investor

Student Loan Forgiveness: Michelle's Reaction 08.06.2022

In this episode I share why I decided to tackle this project, why it's important to me and the time I rode a camel at a college. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/student-loan-forgiveness-reaction

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