Everyone's Talkin' Money

I've often said that retirement is going to look very different for us - unlike anything we've seen before and that will require a different way we save our money. Meet Daniel Ameduri, whose new book, Don’t Save for Retirement, offers a unique way to think about retirement that is somewhat counterintuitive to how we’re being taught. He's joining us on the podcast to talk about how you need to think about retirement, and hint, it’s unlike your parent’s and your grandparent’s version of retirement. What You'll Learn Three reasons why Daniel says retirement will be different How to plan and save for this different version of retirement What inspired Daniel to write his new book, Don't Save for Retirement Why passive income is a pillar to building wealth How to change your mindset around retirement Links Future Money Trends Don't Save for Retirement book Twitter Facebook Episode Sponsor Bluehost is the only place I shop for domain names. With my special URL http://bit.ly/bluehostmoney you can register your domain name and set up hosting for your website all for only $3.95 a month - that’s less than a cup of coffee to start building your business empire. SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Go behind the scenes of the podcast and sign up for our free monthly emails. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you remember who talked to you about money? For most of us, the answer to that question is no one, really. In fact, a recent study by Quicken revealed that one-third of adults said no one taught them about money when they were a child and in turn, are twice as likely to delay talking to their own children about money until they are 18 or older. Frustrated by this, Gregg Murset, CEO of BusyKid, decided to find a better way to talk to kids about money. Using technology, Gregg created My Job Chart, the first electronic chore/allowance platform to take advantage of our modern digital society. I so wish I had this as a kid! What You'll Learn Practical ways to talk to your kids, or anyone's kids, about money How to use technology to change the conversation and impact with kids Money wisdom Gregg has learned from talking to his 6 kids about money Why Gregg thinks we all need to pay attention to financial literacy How to turn chores and an allowance into a savings account and stock investing Links BusyKid SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money anxiety is a real thing. Most of us feel some level of anxiety every month when we're worried if we will have enough money in our bank account to pay for all our expenses. When something out of the blue comes our way, the anxiety levels can increase quickly. Katie Prentke English, Co-Founder, and Chief Marketing Officer of Harness Wealth has an interesting solution to beat money anxiety head-on with something called microsteps. What You'll Learn Why Gen X might have more money anxiety than millennials or the younger generations What causes anxiety and fear around money How can microsteps help to get rid of anxiety How to break down a big goal like buying a house into microsteps that you can achieve Who is Harness Wealth and why are they different Links Harness Wealth Katie on LinkedIn SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't leave your loved ones hanging. Countless surveys suggest that life insurance is one of the most misunderstood financial products and one of the most hated. But, life insurance can provide so many great benefits to your loved ones so it needs to be talked about. Faisa Stafford is President and CFO of Life Happens, a national nonprofit dedicated to educating consumers about the importance of life insurance and other related products for sound financial planning, is our guest on this episode. She's dispelling some of the most popular myths and misconceptions about life insurance and proving why it's worth a look if you're young and healthy. This is probably the episode that everyone is a bit reluctant to listen to but should absolutely tune in and share it with everyone they know! What You'll Learn What are the biggest myths around life insurance Who is life insurance for and why would they need it When is the best time to think about buying life insurance The tools and education Life Happens offers that are free for you What two things you absolutely need to know about life insurance and your financial future Links Life Happens Haven Life How much life insurance do you need SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Conway is just like you and me. He is a married father of three who had what he called a "soul-crushing" corporate job who turned to cryptocurrency as a way out. However, Dan's attraction to crypto wasn’t borne of a get-rich-quick dream, although he certainly wasn’t immune to those. He was a true believer because he was living the problem crypto sought to fix. In Dan's new book, Confessions of a Crypto Millionaire, he chronicles his journey from his corporate job days to cashing in earning fourteen million dollars investing in Ethereum. I can't wait for you to hear Dan's story on this episode! What You'll Learn What sparked Dan's interest in cryptocurrency A short 101 on cryptocurrency and what you need to know Why Dan was so intrigued with Ethereum and invested all he had in this currency The lessons Dan learned about life and money on his journey What happens after you make millions in investing Links Dan's website Confessions of a Crypto Millionaire book SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's be real for a second. The idea of traveling in a group hasn't always been my cup of tea. Something about it always brought the same sense of fear of being in junior high and waiting for someone to pick me to be on their team. What if the other travelers don't like or I don't fit in? However, there is definitely something to be said about having an expertly planned trip where I can avoid the stress of planning it all and great adventures that are within my budget. Gavin Delany, from Stride Travel, has read my mind. Stride Travel is a company that connects you with the best expertly planned trip for you so you can save time and money and most importantly have some epic adventure! Let's Dig In Learn how to have an authentic travel experience on any budget Uncover what some of the biggest costs are when you travel that you might not be aware of Hear some of Gavin's favorite travel adventures Why you need to visit places now that are being affected by climate change (and what those places are) Gavin's tips to travel better in the upcoming year Links Stride Travel 14 places affected by climate change SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We tend to talk about money in a very pragmatic way - do these seven steps, save this much, don't do this, make sure you have a budget, etc. All good tips, but there's something else. For most of us, we know what we should do, but life gets in the way. These blockages can build up over time and stop us from achieving our goals. Reiki is a technique I started using last year to help clear blockages so I could achieve goals. On this episode, we're dishing all you need to know about Reiki with Shannon Marzella, who is an intuitive and Reiki energy healer. What You'll Learn What is Reiki and how can it help you with your finances What happens to you in a Reiki session What causes us all to create blockages to achieving goals A few takeaways from my Reiki session with Shannon Why alternative healing might be the missing piece in your life - and why it is not as scary as it sounds Links Shannon's website SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wanted to achieve a goal so bad, like deep down in your bones, but for some reason you talked yourself out of it? It’s too big, I’m not smart enough, I don’t have enough money. Instead of talking yourself out of why you can’t achieve it, start with deciding that it’s already yours. That's what our guest Cait Scudder did. Cait is a business coach, speaker, and success catalyst for driven women determined to rise. She built and scaled her online business to multiple six-figures in under two years, all from her laptop in Bali. What You'll Learn How to be ultra clear in your goals so you can achieve them The steps Cait took to build a multiple six-figure business from a laptop Understanding your definition of success Biggest hardships women have around building successful and profitable businesses Cait's secrets to mastering your money mindset Links Cait Scudder's website playlist.caitscudder.com - Free Playlist facebook.com/groups/theradiantentrepreneur - The Radiant Entrepreneur free facebook community for driven female entrepreneurs instagram.com/caitscudder tedxoneonta.com - TEDx talk Sept 13th btrx.caitscudder.com - Born to Rise Live - One Day Personal and Business Development Summit for Women - Live event on October 5th in Portland Maine radiantlivingschool.com - Radiant Living School program SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to know the secret to building wealth? Ok, here it is- the secret is being smart with your money and leveraging it well. It’s not always about making more money every month but it’s about using what you’ve got in the most effective way day in and day out. And today’s guest Jay Klauminzer from Raise is going to help you do just that by dishing secrets to save money where you shop every day so you can use that cash to fund other stuff you want to do. What You'll Learn Powerful ways to save money where you shop on everyday purchases How mobile payments are changing the way we shop How to use gift cards to spend your money wisely Jay's #1 money lesson that will change the way you think about your finances Links Raise SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’ve gone through most of my life letting my bank account balance dictate my mood. I’ve stuffed ATM receipts in my wallet without looking at them, sat through amazing dinners fixated on how much money I don’t have at the moment, and stopped myself from truly living life….just because of that number. On this episode, I'm sharing how I decided one day to take back my bank account and started a movement of others doing the same. What You'll Learn How my fear around money kept me stuck from achieving my goals What are the things you can control with your finances Proactive steps to let go of the things you can't control The biggest truth you need to learn about your family and money Why you need to throw out what you know and focus on taking small steps SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raise your hand if you’ve ever said the words, “I don’t want to deal with my money right now?” Friend, I am right there with you. Especially in those seasons when I had debt or things just weren’t flowing like I’d hope they would be. The truth is, we all face different money seasons and challenges – absolutely no one is immune. You may know of our guest today, Kumiko Love from the Budget Mom. She’s the real deal, paid off a ton of debt, and has some serious money advice to share on how to live a life you love on a budget that you can afford. Now that’s a tag line I can get behind! What You'll Learn What Kumiko's secret was to pay off $77,000 in eight months Practical ways to move from paycheck to paycheck to money success How Kumiko's upbringing taught her some of her most important money lessons The ways your finances change after having a baby and how to create a plan on any budget Ways to erase the idea of perfection when it comes to your finances Kumiko's journey to becoming The Budget Mom Links The Budget Mom All about Kumiko Kumiko on Instagram SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money is still a major taboo subject in a relationship—whether you’re on your first date or have been with your partner for multiple years. Money can be confusing and even, let’s just say, uncomfortable to discuss – wouldn’t it just be better if we all had this chip in us that allowed the other person to inherently know our money story without having to say a word. Nicole Middendorf, a Wealth Advisor and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst with Prosperwell Financial, is here to thankfully help us take a deeper dive into how we navigate love and money. This fall her fifth book “Who Pays? Navigating Love and Money” will hit bookshelves. Nicole’s life goal is to reduce the divorce rate by helping couples – and especially women – feel less intimidated when talking about money. Yes, Please! What You'll Learn What makes money so tough for couples to deal with What you should and shouldn't share about money in every phase of your relationship How to figure out who should pay and whether it matters How to deal with money in blended families Why we'd rather get divorced then deal with money in our relationships The #1 subject Nicole says every couple must talk about when it comes to money Links Nicole's website Nicole on Facebook Grab Nicole's Book, Who Pays SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To be good at anything in life, your career, your relationships, managing your money, etc. you need to find some balance. For my husband Jeff and me, that means escaping from time to time and finding places to explore that are about beauty, exploration, experiences and if we're lucky, making a few friends along the way. On this episode, we invite you to escape with us to one of the most beautiful places in Oregon, the Mt. Hood Columbia River Gorge area. What You'll Learn Why balance is so important and not just a buzz word you hear often How to find balance on just about any budget and why you don't often need to travel far How Ali McLaughlin created a business (MountnBarrel) with the sole purpose of helping others relax and enjoy life while sipping wine on a bike The discoveries you can find traveling to unique places like a historic inn (Balch Hotel) in a tiny town and how that tiny town can change you in all the right way The serene beauty of Oregon rivers and the healing power of the water along the Clackamas River Why Mt. Hood Columbia River Gorge should be on your travel to-do list Links Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge Mount N Barrel Clackamas River Outfitters Balch Hotel Phelps Creek Vineyards McMenamin's Edgefield Porter Portland SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What was the first thing you learned how to cook? For me, it was scrambled eggs and ever since I’ve been fascinated by food. Cooking has a reputation for being scary and expensive, but it is anything but that. As Ken Rubin, who is an accomplished chef from Rouxbe and our podcast guest says, "Start with one dish, one little thing…master that, and then build out your toolkit of food." Great advice whether you want to turn your love of food into a business or just want to learn how to make a few killer dishes. Learning how to cook is probably one of the smartest money moves you can make – and you can bank on that! What You'll Learn How can learning how to cook really save you money What are some staple dishes that everyone should know how to make Breaking down some of the biggest myths around cooking, including Ken's answer to "I can't cook" How you can turn your love of cooking into a full-time career Some of the most inexpensive but awe-inspiring ingredients that you might have in your pantry right now Links Rouxbe SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us didn’t grow up with parent’s who taught us about money. Do you even remember how you learned about money? There is radio silence from our parent's and family members because there is so much shame, guilt, and negative feelings inherent in all of us around money. I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Wayne Pernell, aka Dr. P, on a much-loved previous episode. I was excited to sit down again with Dr. P and his son, Lucas who is in his 20’s, to talk about the generational differences around money and how we can work to break them apart. What You'll Learn Why do generational difference exist when it comes to money Is it too late to have money talks with our parent's, and what should we talk about The biggest money lessons Lucas and Dr. P learned and why each is important How to recognize if you are stuck in a money pattern from your past How your mind might be tripping up how you think, act, and feel about your money Links Dr. Wayne Pernell The Significance Factor Book SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There always has to be a why when searching for financial independence. Why do you want to want to save money, why do you want to buy a house, why do you want to change your career, why do you want to retire early? Our guest on this episode, Bola Sokumbi, is a finance expert, author, podcaster, and founder of Clever Girl Finance discovered her why way back in college when she saved 100K in three years – that is no small feat. She did all sorts of things to save the money, stuff that you and I might think is crazy… but it worked. And now she wants to show you how you can find your why, create massive change in your life, and have some fun doing it. What You'll Learn The steps Bola took to save 100K in three years The money lessons Bola learned from her mom that helped her in her financial journey Why Bola decided to write a book and the chapters she thinks you need to read ASAP What's one piece of money advice Bola wished every woman knew How to achieve big money goals when they feel so far away Links Clever Girl Finance Clever Girl Finance Book SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is your biggest money worry – not having enough money to pay off your student loan, maybe you’re in a mortgage that’s over your head right now, or maybe you’re just trying to figure out how to quit your job and be a stay at home parent. You could win the lotto, but what about something as simple as earning passive income from the extra space in your home? Joseph Woodbury is the CEO and co-founder of Neighbor.com and our guest on this episode. His company has a seemingly basic concept – rent out the extra space in your home to people who need affordable and local storage space, earn passive income and everyone is happy. But there's more to the story. What You'll Learn How homeownership debt affects your ability to build wealth What's the deal with the antiquated storage solutions and why Joseph decided there need to be a change The two big money problems Neighbor solves all at once The power of passive income streams and how it can literally change your life Why Neighbor loves debunking the myth that it is "too good to be true" Links Neighbor Passive Income ideas SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you buy the car, should you lease the car, which car should you get? You can drive yourself crazy until you remember, it’s just a car. So I bought one, and here’s my story. What You'll Learn How I turned an expensive SUV purchase into a good money decision The money lies over leather seats that almost kept me from a good deal Why not all bad decisions are bad decisions My tips for how to be smart when you buy your next car Why you need to think like a financial planner sometimes and how to do it How I ended up eating my words about Volvo's SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would it make you feel if you launched a blog and it earned six figures in three short years? The skeptics say it’s not possible, but Kate Kordsmeier from Root + Revel did it and so can you. What You'll Learn Debunking the biggest myths when it comes to blogging and earning an income Kate's story from journalist to full-time blogger earning over six figures in three years The different ways you can make money as a blogger What kind of setup you need to launch your blog (and why you don't need to spend a ton of money upfront) How to develop your niche as a blogger When to take the leap from your job to full-time blogger How much money you can reasonably make as a blogger and how much time you need to invest Links The Six-Figure Blog Academy Root + Revel SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There isn't much more that I dislike besides going to the dentist. However, in a recent study by Freedom Debt Relief, debt is still one of those taboo topics. Not only do we not want to talk about, but debt is also a silent killer of your dreams and goals and is the #1 cause of stress and anxiety around money. Michael Micheletti, Director of Corporate Communications for Freedom Debt Relief, is dishing all the jaw-dropping revelations from this study and helping us understand the power of debt in all areas of our life. What You'll Learn 41% of Americans said they do not set aside money for their retirement plan. Why is this is happening? Do we have different debt now than previous generations? Understanding why 40% of college grads thought their college education was not worth the cost. What options do you have if you are in debt? How to cultivate a good mindset when you are in debt. What steps can we all take to be better prepared with our finances so we don't go into debt? Links Freedom Debt Relief Debt Study SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Dan Weissmann, host of An Arm and a Leg podcast says, "You gotta be ready to do some pretty good adulting to figure out this whole health care thing." Health care is crazy. People are declaring bankruptcy, no one really knows what kind of coverage they have, and the whole process is just plain screwed up. If you've been trying to understand health insurance and frustrated with the system in place, this podcast episode is for you! As Dan says, we may be screwed, but at least we're all screwed together. What You'll Learn What do we really need to know about health insurance that the experts aren't telling us Why you should always negotiate your hospital bill - and how to do it Some of the craziest stories Dan has heard on his podcast, An Arm and a Leg How to figure your way through the cost of health insurance Why you need to know what you have before a disaster happens Why Dan decided to start the podcast and what's up for season 2 Links An Arm and a Leg Open Enrollment 2020 SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Student loan debt is real and politicians are fighting about it with no clear answers. Meanwhile, what you really want to know is can you actually pay off your student loans and build your wealth at the same time? Robert Farrington, the mastermind behind The College Investor who is also America’s Student Loan Debt Expert, is dishing his tips to pay off your debt while balancing the need to grow your wealth. What You'll Learn In what ways does debt hold you back from growing your wealth How to balance the emotions of debt and lean into the process of paying them off What has caused the student loan debt issue and Robert's thoughts on the future of college Practical steps you can take to build wealth while you are paying off your debt Robert's student loan debt journey and how he achieved success Links The College Investor Follow Robert on Instagram Stats on student loan debt SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessi Fearon and her husband tackled two of life’s biggest challenges all at once – managing the cost of raising a family while simultaneously climbing out of over $55 in debt…they didn’t have superpowers or win the lottery, but we’re showing how they did it in this episode (and how you can as well). What You'll Learn What does it mean to be debt-free How people get trapped in the debt cycle and what steps should you take to break it How debt impacts your budget when you're also raising a family How to overcome roadblocks when you're trying to pay off debt How soon-to-be parents can prepare their bank accounts for a newborn The one tip Jessi says you can't live without when you're trying to pay off debt Links Jessi Fearon's website Jessi on YouTube SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The best part about being a podcaster is getting to create a community and deliver content that you want to hear. Your Ask Shannah questions have inspired this podcast episode, and we're starting off with a question about how you can put your finances on autopilot (inquiring minds want to know). I'm a big fan of autopilot, mixed with a few manual pieces each month to get your money flowin' in the right direction. What You'll Learn I'm tackling three Ask Shannah questions in this episode and diving deep into some tools that you can use to help your finances for the rest of this year and beyond. Learn how to put the key areas of your finances on autopilot - budgeting, saving, investing, banking and more Learn why you should consider hiring a CPA (despite the cost) if you're going through a milestone like getting married or having a baby or changing careers Learn ways you can rebuild your savings account after you've had to drain it Links Clarity Money You Need a Budget Freshbooks Acorns Stash Blooom Betterment Ellevest Simple LinkedIn CPA search IRS CPA search SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Also, podcast reviews are super important to iTunes and the more reviews we have, the more we can spread the Millennial Money message (those iTunes algorithms are crazy). I’d be honored if you left a review and let me know what you love about the podcast. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever made a money decision that you regretted later? I’ve made about a million of these over the years, but I’ve also learned how powerful your mind is when it comes to money. Can you trick yourself into being broke or being wealthy? How powerful do you think your mind is when it comes to your bank account? We’ll uncover these answers and the most common money mindset traps in this episode. What You'll Learn The four negative mindset traps that can actually make you broke How to recognize the mindset traps and what you can do to strategize against them Why you need to define what success means to you and how that might be affecting your bank account My own stories of powerfully connecting my health with my wealth and what I've learned Why you should have your own version of the "24-hour" window before you make big purchases How a "f**ck it bucket" can give you options in life when you need them the most SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Also, podcast reviews are super important to iTunes and the more reviews we have, the more we can spread the Millennial Money message (those iTunes algorithms are crazy). I’d be honored if you left a review and let me know what you love about the podcast. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So excited to bring you this summer reboot episode that has a special place in my heart. Have you ever wondered how your health affects your bank account? It does, in powerful ways, and I’m going to tell you why in today’s episode. In 2017 I was determined to find a way to get a better balance in my life because I knew that it had a direct correlation with my finances, so I joined a yoga studio. I liked it a lot, until one day I walked into David Lynch's class and then I fell in love with yoga. I fell in love with the power to transform my mind form the inside out. It’s a new year, and if you’re going to do a new you now is the time to understand the strong connection between your health, your mindset, and your money. What You'll Learn The power that your mind and body has on your overall success Why you need time to reset your mind every day (& how to do it) Ways you can cultivate a better mindset this year How to figure out what you focus on and what distracts you from achieving your goals in life David's career and life journey that lead him to yoga Links David Lynch Yoga SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! If you loved this episode, don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social channel and tag @shannahgame. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is our 500th podcast episode! 500 episodes of money tips and tricks, saving strategies, travel destinations, healthy money mindset stories and tips, money stories from entrepreneurs, authors, musicians and more and all along the way, you’ve been listening episode by episode. So today, for our 500th episode, we're talking about those big little money lies that are holding us all back from achieving our greatness! What You'll Learn We're celebrating 500 podcast episodes The power of money lies and how they will come up over and over again if you aren't careful How to identify the money lies holding you back Why the lie of perfection is so powerful and destructive The #1 money lie that I get stuck in and work to break every day How to proactively break your money lies SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon Krieg, CEO, and co-founder of STASH has a mission. His goal is to make saving and investing accessible and easy for everyone, regardless of your budget. This is a message I echo on this podcast. There's always a little something extra in your bank account that you can use powerfully to help build your wealth and your future, you just need to know how to find it. What You'll Learn How does STASH practically make saving and investing accessible to everyone In what ways does learning about financial literacy help us build a better financial future How Brandon went from Wall Street working with some very wealthy people to an entrepreneur starting a company with a mission to help everyone save and invest Why Brandon thinks we have an aversion to saving and investing How to invest without fear Links STASH investing SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June is pride month, although I’d argue that every month should be about loving others no matter what they look like, what their sexual orientation is, or what their life story is. In my opinion, as long as you aren’t hurting anyone else, you have every right to be you, just like I have every right to be me. That may be my view, but I was curious, with the rise of an inclusive culture and social responsibility, how are companies and investors supporting the LGBTQia+ community. My guest and fellow millennial is Jay Lipman, co-founder, and president of the Fintech asset management sustainable investing firm Ethic. On this episode, we're covering a lot of topics including social responsibility investing and what companies are doing to support the LGBTQia+ community. What You'll Learn Are we seeing a strong shift in companies towards better equality with LGBTQ workers or are we still just talking about it without any definitive action How and why are companies aligning their investment portfolios to support the LGBTQia+ community If you’re an investor and want to support the LGBTQ community, are there certain things you can be doing What lead Jay to a career in social entrepreneurship What are trends that are emerging in the social/sustainable investing space What can we do as millennials with less cash to build a sustainable investing practice Links Ethic SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While you are busy Googling best ways to pay off debt, and best mutual funds to invest in, and best ways to build a budget, you should also be paying attention to best ways to travel. if you’re going to travel, you might as well know some of the insider tricks to save money, like how you could save a ton of cash just by traveling to and from a different airport. I’ve saved thousands and thousands of dollars over the last few years with different smart money moves that I’ve made, but I wanted to chat with Jesse from Dollar Flight Club to find out what else we should know about to saving money when we travel. What You'll Learn What are some of the secret ways to find flight deals Busting apart some long-held travel myths so you can find the best deal Why traveling to and from a different airport can save you a lot of cash The difference between Dollar Flight Club and Google Flights How to find the best travel deals within the U.S. Links Dollar Flight Club SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that you cast a vote every time you spend your money? You are voting for companies whether you realize it or not. When you invest your money, you are doing the same thing…but do you know who you are voting for? Arianna Savant, Head of Product at Swell Investing, is the guest on this episode demystifying how and why impact investing is important in your investing practice. What You'll Learn What is driving the movement behind impact investing What is the difference between investing for impact and traditional investing How do you decide what impact companies you should invest in What Swell is doing to bring impact investing to the masses Arianna's money story and her journey to evolve her own investing practice Links Swell Investing United Nations Sustainable Development Goals SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we talk about greatness, we think that means we have to perfect, or wealthy, or recognized as an expert, and so on. I’ve learned that being great means that I’m using the skills and talents I was born with to contribute a little bit of me into this world. I want you to feel empowered to do the same because reaching your greatness has a lot to do with how you make and grow your money. Keren Eldad, our podcast guest and success coach, will motivate you in all the best ways to step into who you are meant to be and tap into your greatness. What You'll Learn How do you figure out what your greatness is How do you then tap into your greatness to enrich your life Is there a wrong way to cultivate a good money mindset Keren shares the story about the last day she was broke and how a Latin superstar helped her out Common ways we hold ourselves back from our greatness Links Keren's website SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to be a relationship with your money and how do you know what that relationship is or what it should be? Your relationship with your money has a big impact on the decisions you make and how well you achieve your goals and it’s up to you to decide what kind of relationship you want. Our guest on this episode is Dr. Wayne Pernell, a clinical psychologist, executive coach (with 40 years experience), relationship expert, black belt, musician and so much more. He's walking us through the steps to cultivate a good relationship with your money and why it matters in the first place. What You'll Learn What the word relationship means and how it originated The difference between core and peripheral values and why they matter How our relationship with money will change over time How to rebuild a stronger relationship and push past the crap that doesn't work Links Dr. Wayne Pernell Get a free copy of his book, The Significance Factor SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buying real estate has long been a great way to invest your money. As we saw with the mortgage meltdown, that doesn’t always hold true. Traditional real estate investing has been associated with people who have a lot of cash. With the financial technology explosion over the last few years, companies like Groundfloor are making a way for people like you and me to invest in real estate without having to win the lottery or rob a bank. Brian, the CEO of Groundfloor, which is the first -- and remains the only -- company qualified by the Securities and Exchange Commission to offer direct real estate debt investments available to non-accredited investors is on the podcast to share what you need to know. What You'll Learn What is Groundfloor and how is making real estate investing accessible for us all What's the difference between buying real estate and investing in real estate What research should you do before you invest in real estate Why Brian thinks everyone should make their own investment decisions and what you need to know When should you consider investing in real estate over other money goals Links Groundfloor SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adulting. No matter how you feel about that word, the truth is we all have to deal with topics we’d rather not talk about, like how to choose a guardian for your kid if something happened to you and why almost everyone needs to create a will. Dave Hanley, CEO of Tomorrow, is joining us on this episode for a lively and fun chat about what you need to know when choosing a guardian and how you can create a will, for free, with no strings attached. What You'll Learn The staggering results of Tomorrow's survey on who most of us would choose as a guardian for our kids How to start the guardian conversation and who you should choose Why almost everyone needs a will What goes into creating a will The important money lesson Dave learned in India when he didn't have any money Links Tomorrow (wills + life insurance) Other online life insurance options: Haven Life + Policy Genius SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We live in a noisy world – there’s noise on social media, noise on the TV, noise at work and noise in the investing world. I have to admit it’s hard to know what to pay attention to, let alone know what to invest in and when. Michele Schneider, the author of Plant Your Money Tree, is our guest on this episode dishing what you need to know to tune out the investing noise and tune into what you need to know. She's somewhat of a legend in the investing world and trailblazing woman with pearls of wisdom. What You'll Learn How to know what to pay attention to when it comes to investing and what to ignore What role social media is playing in keeping you broke and miserable How Mish turned away from her parent's goal of her being a teacher to take on the investing world Why you need to understand the 6 phases in the market to become a successful investor Her favorite bits of wisdom from her new book, Plant Your Money Tree Links Plant Your Money Tree MarketGuage Mish on Twitter SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The average wedding in the U.S. costs $33,931. That's a lot of money to spend in one day. No matter what your budget is, you're going to need some tips on where to spend and where to save your cash. Aleisha McCormack, the host of the Bridechilla podcast, is joining us on this episode to dish her favorite wedding day tips to keep you and your bank account happy. (FYI: Aleisha is hilarious and even if you aren't getting married or you're already married you'll want to check this episode out.) What You'll Learn What are the most overrated expenses Aleisha has seen with weddings that you can avoid Where you should spend and save your cash Why Aleisha says everyone needs a F-it bucket and how it can save your wedding planning What are the ways to avoid stressing out about your wedding The one piece of advice about getting married that Aleisha says you have to know about SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s no secret that health care costs continue to rise – if you pay your health insurance premiums each month, you know what I mean. Picking the right health insurance matters greatly to your health and your bank account. On this episode, I had a chat with Kim Buckey, VP of client services at DirectPath, to find out how much cash you could be saving or you might be wasting based on the plan you’ve got. What You'll Learn Why does it matter what health insurance plan you choose What to consider other than the price of the plan Why are health insurance premiums continue to rise and benefits are getting worse Do you have to pay your medical bill right away and can you negotiate any fees Get educated on the particulars of your health care plan to know if you should switch when open enrollment rolls around How to save money on your health insurance plan Links Open enrollment info DirectPath SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wanted to drastically change your life? Turn everything upside down, recreate yourself and live a life full of adventure. What if you were just one step away from a radical change in your life? Today’s podcast episode is going to inspire you, I know it did me. My guest, Shane Dillon, reached out to me a few months ago and I was blown away by his story. Get this, in 2017 he left behind his 9 to 5 job to bicycle across the U.S. and Europe, moved to Spain to teach and wrote his first personal finance book. Shane will inspire you in this episode to reach beyond what you thought was possible for your life. What You'll Learn How Shane decided to leave his 9 to 5 behind and bicycle across the U.S. and Europe The lessons Shane learned about himself and his finances on his journey Why Shane moved to Spain and how he manages his money living aboard The crazy story of Shane's book, The Franklin Fi, and how he wrote it on a cycling adventure Shane's tips to cultivating a life of adventure, purpose, and passion Why you need to think of yourself as a human corporation Links The Franklin Fi Shane on Twitter SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fact: we have behavioral traps that keep us in our money mindset. We rationalize, compare, and make judgments when it comes to our money. Are those traps keeping you trapped or are they moving you closer to your money goals? Our guest today, Jeff Kreisler, author of the new book Dollars and Sense, How We Misthink Money and How to Spend Smarter, is sharing the hidden forces that drive our choices around money. What You'll Learn What are the hidden forces around money and why are they so hidden How to win the battle against irrational spending behavior (that is if you want to) How to trick our brains to make smarter choices Jeff's favorite takeaways from his new book Links Jeff's website Dollars and Sense book SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is over $2.1 trillion in checking accounts that is just sitting, hanging out, and not earning any interest. Why? Well, most of us are terrorized to part with our cash and love the feeling of seeing our money safe and sound. But that's not helping you build towards your future. Today's guest, Gil Akos, the co-founder, and CEO of Astra, a mobile app that helps you transfer money back and forth between all your accounts and automate your savings, so really there isn't a good excuse not to save your money. But I know, there are so many apps, do you need another one – I’m right there with you, but I have to say, I’m pretty intrigued… What You'll Learn What's hurting you by keeping your cash stashed in a bank account Why Gil created Astra and how can it make your financial life easier The trends behind millennials and how much they save Why automating your finances is a powerful way to achieve goals How you can use the power of progress and be proactive to better your finances Links Astra SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Call it a conspiracy or whatever you want, but there is a well-orchestrated message out there that creating a plan for your money that helps you achieve your goals is impossible – you’ll never save enough, you’ll never get out of debt, you’ll outlive your money, blah. That's not true because it is possible for you to get your financial house in order right now with what you’ve got in your bank account. Our podcast guest, Peter Lazaroff is going to show us how. What You'll Learn Easy strategies you can use to build your wealth How to get in a better relationship with the world wealth Why you should create a reverse budget and how to create one easily The magic of goals based investing and how you can benefit from it Some of Peter's best tips from his new book, Making Money Simple: The Complete Guide to Getting Your Financial House in Order and Keeping It That Way Forever Links Smart Money Quiz Peter's website Grab Peter's book, Making Money Simple My favorite travel insurance site: CSA Travel Protection SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever had those moments when you know you’ve got some extra cash in your bank account and then you aimlessly spend it all while thinking, "I know there was some good reason I was saving this money?" This episode is all about creating a plan to upgrade areas of your life where you spend the most amount of time because, without a plan, that extra cash will likely be spent on stuff you don't really need. What You'll Learn Why I decided to upgrade four areas of my life where I spend the most amount of time How to create a plan for upgrading your life based on your budget My 25%-50% rule that I use whenever I get extra cash How spending money where you spend your life can help bring balance to all areas of your life How to figure out what areas of your life need some upgrading Links Casper Mattress Avocado Mattress The best mouse ever SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all have talents – maybe you’re good at writing, or you can bake a mean pie, or maybe you’re great at organization, or snowboarding is your jam. What if there was a way to use your talents to travel the world and have epic adventures? Our podcasts guest, Abbey Ley, is sharing how she traded her graphic design talents to explore the world. What You'll Learn How did Abbey learn how to trade her talents to travel the world How does Abbey travel while still paying off her student loan and manage her credit card debt Abbey recently went on a 6-week trip - how did she figure out where to save and where to splurge What advice does Abbey have for you to figure out what your talents are that you can trade for travel What has Abbey's money journey been as a freelancer trying to balance earning money with saving for her future Links Abbey's company Samyama Mindfulness Bali SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Erin Lowry says in her new book, Broke Millennial Takes On Investing, it’s easy to think you’re not ready or rich enough to start investing. But what if you’re exactly at the right place right now to start investing and dramatically change your future? What You'll Learn So how do you know when you're ready to start investing? Why do we all wait too long to start investing How can you get started investing if you're uncomfortable with losing money How Erin got interested in personal finance and ultimately investing Erin's favorite tidbits from her new book, Broke Millennial Takes on Investing Links Broke Millennial Takes on Investing Broke Millennial SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The idea of going solo is so super sexy – sipping champagne all day long, vacationing when you want, working from anywhere in the world, but what happens to your cash when you go solo is also an important piece of the puzzle. Our podcast guest today, Morra Aarons-Mele, is dishing all about how she decided one day to sit down and factor out how much money she left behind the day she walked away from the corporate world. And yes, it's somewhere around $1.3 million. What You'll Learn Hear how Morra discovered how much money she walked away from What are women not thinking about that they should be in terms of their financial future How we can begin to change the conversation around retirement so it's something we're inspired to tackle early on Why women tend to be more conservative investors, and how to change our thinking How to push past being introverted and get yourself out there in terms of your career Links Girlboss article Morra's Website SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that 300 million people around the world have depression and anxiety, according to the World Health Organization, and It’s estimated that 15 percent of the adult population will experience depression at some point in their lifetime? I’m one of them, and this is my journey. What You'll Learn The money lessons I learned battling through depression and anxiety Why I'm a big fan of creating a "health slush fund" How I used acupuncture and herbs to help heal my body What food choices I made to get my body in fighting shape The economic impact of depression on everyday life How green juice helped heal my body Links Acupuncture for stress and depression Depression statistics and the economic impact of depression SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being smart with your money is more than just knowing how to pay off debt and save for retirement. Being smart with your money is about taking inventory of your entire life, every aspect of you, and bringing that in alignment with the version of life you want to live. Our podcast guest, Yogesh, is the CEO and co-founder of Avibra, a super innovative new app that is flipping the idea of life insurance on its side and focusing on how longevity + mortality can come together to create a unique value to current and next-generation customers. What You'll Learn Why traditional life insurance gets a bad wrap How to incorporate life insurance coverage in your financial plan What living well and making smart lifestyle choices have in common with life insurance What Yogesh learned growing up in a poor family in India that he's brought to his company, Avibra How seeking wellness translates in your finances What Avibra is doing differently for those who earn less than $100,000 Links Avibra Strong Feelings podcast SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s no secret, we all have dreams of being the next great social media influencer, and why not, they’re making serious bank. So what does it take to be an influencer and put a few more bucks in your bank account? Our podcast guest, Brendan Kane, is recently known for gaining one million followers in 100 countries in less than 30 days, which lead to his new book One Million Followers. I’m thinking Brendan can help us all brush up on our social influence. What You'll Learn Why are we all so hooked on social media influencers What are the economics behind the social media influencer business What can we learn from the Frye festival How can an entrepreneur or small business gain a massive social media following, and should they be focused on that How can we set ourselves up to best work with brands What advice would you give someone who wants to grow their social account authentically Links Brendan on Instagram One Million Followers SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Doug Lynam, our podcast guest says, money is not the root of all evil, but we all need to be a little bit wealthy. That may seem like a controversial statement from someone who spent 20 years as a Monk, but as Doug talks about in this episode, there is a way to get in a healthy relationship with your money so you can live life on your terms. In fact, Doug ‘s money journey started way back when the monastery he worked for went bankrupt, which forced him to learn about money management – now that’s a story you don’t hear about every day! What You'll Learn How did Doug go from monk to money manager What life was like as a monk and how that relates to money What money lessons did Doug learn from his monastery going bankrupt Why we should all strive to be a little bit wealthy What advice Doug would give his 30-something self about life and money Links Doug's website From Monk to Money Manager book SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! Want to have a cup of coffee this week on us? Leave a review in iTunes and email a copy of your review to [email protected]. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices