Your American Money

For the next 12 episodes, Michelle is Money Hungry will be speaking with different experts in the personal finance community about the potential for Student Loan Forgiveness. We talk about the pros and cons and everything in-between. Show Link https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/student-loan-forgiveness-podcast

***Trigger Warning*** In this episode I do reference suicide and death briefly. In this episode, I talk about experiencing American poverty while on vacation. It's time to have some honest conversatoins about what's going on in American cities/communities. As things open up and citizens from other cities and countries you might not be ready for how they see your town. And, yes, I even bring up my...

In this episode author Tanja Hester and I discuss her new book "Wallet Activism" and the power behind every financial decision.     

Time for a pop culture and money episode. I talk about Ryan Coogler and Kim K. Too very different financial conversations-both worth having Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/banking-while-black

In this short episode I talk about a conversation that I've never had-what do you do when war happens and how it impacts one's money. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/your-money-during-war

What in the hell is cryptocurrency and should Black people be excited about it or at least learn about how it works? The jury is still out for a lot of people as to whether crypto is here to stay, is an MLM or a new way to lose your money. In today's episode I speak with Trey Edwards of Coinbase about what crypto is and isn't and why so many Black people are excited about this new asset class.  Sh...

In this episode I speak with Rahkim Sabree, a personal finace influence who made waves with his post "Bye, Corporate America. How Firing My Boss Saved My Black Life." We talk about financial modeling and how it has the power to impact financial choices and your money beliefs, the tension of growing a brand outside or your 9-5 and so much more.  Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/rahkim-...

    There are so many reasons for Black women to be angry but my concern is that unchanneled anger can ultimately harm our health and wallets. In this episode, I explore how to avoid becoming financially angry-what do instead and talk about going to a Rage room.    Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/angry-black-woman

In the following podcast episode, I speak with Julien and Kiersten from Rich and Regular about building Black generational wealth across the African Diaspora. We talk about misconceptions, unspoken tensions and action steps that can be taken to help everyone.  Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/black-generational-wealth

I hate to admit this but I stuggle with my own financial classism. In this quick episode I share some thoughts. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/financial-classism

There are so many cool fintech products being developed that it can be hard to keep up with them all. In this episode I speak with Khalid Parekh founder and CEO of FAIR.    Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/bank-with-fair

If you're thinking about refinancing for the first time but aren't sure what to ask about the process, here are some tips from 4 homeowners who've gone through the process.  Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/tips-for-refinancing

In this episode being released on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I talk about the financial and emotional cost of fun. This has been on my mind for awhile and I thought it was time to share what I was thinking about. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/the-financial-and-emotional-cost-of-fun

I've worked side-hustles since I turned 16 years old. And I've worked side-hustles while working my regular 9-5 jobs. In this episode I reflect on "Is all money good money?" And share the challenge that I'm dealing with quitting side-hustles. Why is this so hard?! Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/are-side-hustles-worth-it

Over the holiday break I obsessively watched Selling Tampa and Selling Sunset-two reality shows that follow the lives of real estate brokers in Tampa and Los Angeles. In this episode I share the 15 financial conversations that came up for me as I watched the show.  Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/selling-sunset

It's the beginning of the New Year and I have some things on my mind. I want to share what financial unicorns are (I'm not one) a big project that I'm working on and what I wish for my wonderful listeners. New Year, New You when it comes to your money.  Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/not-a-financial-unicorn

It's crazy to me that we're closing in on the end of 2021 and this year has been wild. I thought I would share some financial lessons learned and some thoughts about money during this year.  Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/end-of-year-wrap-up

Sometimes it's hard to know what your financial boundaries are especially in the moment. In this quick episode I talk about what a Financial No-No map is and why it's important to have one.  Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/how-to-design-your-financial-no-no-map

In this episode I talk about the emotional and financial cost of chasing your dreams. I share 5 lessons learned from King Richard, a movie executive produced by Venus and Serena Williams, about their father Richard Williams. I reflect on what he did to help them become the tennis legends that they are today. It's and incredible movie and story. * No movie spoilers in the episode*  Show Notes: http...

One of the most interesting opinions that I hear shared about cryptocurrency is that it is basically Tulip Mania 2.0. There are people convinced that crypto is a bubble waiting to burst sometime soon. In this episode, I share my thoughts about crypto and the lens that I view it through. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/is-crypto-tulip-mania

Are you a FIRE focused person who is looking for FIRE events to attend? Are you curious about the CampFI events that happen throughout the year? In this episode I share my CampFI review, my thoughts about creating welcoming FIRE spaces, why I'm eating my words about attending EconoMe. And candidly share why I don't feel comfortable in the midwest and why that discomfort impacted my decision NOT to...

Have you ever considered that you may have financial power over other people? In this episode I share what I've noticed when working side-hustles this year.  Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/financial-power

You've probably referenced your favorite personal finance influencer as a money expert or they've shared that in their biography. In this episode I share why I'm uneasy with that title and some food for thought. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/not-an-expert

In this episode, I share a review of my first in-person FinCon since 2017 Dallas. I share what worked, some challenges and my overall experience. I would love to hear if you attended or if you're planning to attend in 2022. The pre-sale tickets are already available.  Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/fincon-2021-review

Gabby Hui from Merkle Science has a candid conversation with me about crypto, what it is and what to consider when thinking about investing in it. Think of this conversation as a crypto 101 conversation.  Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/crypto-101