Everyone's Talkin' Money

If you’ve got student loans then you should definitely pay attention anytime new legislation is talked about around your loans. While many people are grandfathered into the old rules, new rules could dramatically change your finances. While Trump’s student loan proposal is just a proposal, find out what it might mean to you. On This […] Read more... 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

Healthcare is a mess. There, I said it. Even as messy as it is, open enrollment has rolled around again and November 1 – December 15 you’ve got to make your healthcare selection if you’re choosing to go the Affordable Care Act route. While most things haven’t changed since last year, there are a few […] Read more... 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 were just in Austin, Texas recently and discovered this great young local band, Transit Method playing at the famed Stubbs Barbeque and they were so cool, we had to have them on the show. Austin has such an eclectic and diverse music scene, becoming one of the best music scenes in the country and […] Read more... 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 heard some crazy stories about the most ridiculous things that people have spent money on over the last 11 years. Everything from expensive snake charmers that doubled as a fortune teller, to stories of selling everything and moving abroad only to find out that the future spouse that was promised was not indeed the […] Read more... 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

Would you change your job, your career or even the place you’ve always called home for your faith? That’s exactly what soulful singer/songwriter Alex Clare has established in his career. After converting to Orthodox Judaism a few years back, Clare brought his faith to his current home in Israel. Yet, he continues adding to his […] Read more... 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 quite possible that fees may be eating your 401(k) returns and you aren’t even aware of it. There is a lot of confusion out there about how 401(k)s even work, let alone that some funds may be costing you a bundle. If we’re going to start making smart money moves taking a look at […] Read more... 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 my breakup letter to Equifax. There was news this week that there *might’ve* been another breach with Equifax and it sent shockwaves again through the financial community. Luckily, they have confirmed there was not another breach, but it proves why staying on top of your credit is one of the smartest money moves […] Read more... 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 know, I know. The last thing you want to talk about is the “b” word. Honestly, I can tell you that having a strong budget in place is one of the best ways to better your bank account. I’ve seen so many people achieve goals they never thought they could just by the simple […] Read more... 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

A few listeners sent us some Octoberfest questions, so we decided to do an Octoberfest themed episode. Since we recently featured Munich on a Travel Tuesday episode, we thought we’d tie these two together. Usually, Octoberfest can last from the beginning of September through the first weekend of October, where you drink a lot of […] Read more... 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

Traveling these days is not just about exploring a new place, eating amazing food and creating new memories. We have to capture all those moments on Instagram and show off our latest vacation, right? On This Podcast Episode: This week on Travel Tuesday we go over some photo tips on how to make your Instagram […] Read more... 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 listener questions have been piling up so I thought it would be a good time to answer four awesome questions about budgeting, couples & money and life insurance. If you have a specific question for the future – head on over to this link and drop me a question. On This Podcast Episode: Learn […] Read more... 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 hard to think about retirement when you’re just starting out in your career – but it’s absolutely the best time to be thinking about it. I personally don’t like the word retirement…I like to think about it as lifestyle savings. Whatever word you want to use, the fact of the matter is that we […] Read more... 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’re all fully aware of the Equifax debacle where millions and millions of people’s information has potentially been exposed to hackers. We’ve also heard of breaches at places like Target and Sonic. Most of us aren’t thinking that our retirement and brokerage accounts are actually primed and ready for hackers – but they are – […] Read more... 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 love discovering new cities and people around the country that are making an impact on their communities and changing lives. We recently found one such very cool and funky place. This week we are shining a light the entrepreneurs of Jackson, Tennessee. On This Podcast Episode: The CO in Jackson is ground zero where […] Read more... 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

Robo-advisors are a fast-growing trend, with some experts predicting they’ll manage 10% of all global assets under management by 2020. The investment platforms allow users to manage their portfolios through computerized algorithms rather than consulting a personal advisor and are popular with younger, tech-savvy millennials. But, are robo-advisors overrated, or are they really the next best thing? […] Read more... 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’s better than making a little extra cash each month? The rise of Airbnb rentals has allowed a whole generation of millennials to become business owners by renting out your home, apartment, or condo. While the extra cash is great – there are a few money tips you need to think about to make sure […] Read more... 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 you want to know how to save more money, do you? It’s probably the #1 question I get asked all the time and I wish I could tell you that it’s more complicated than it is. To save more money you’ve either got to a) make more, b) spend less. Since you can’t always […] Read more... 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

If credit card debt has you stressed and frustrated you’re not alone. Some 171 million Americans have more than one credit card and many have some sort of debt on that card. However, there are so many benefits and perks when it comes to credit cards these days that if you figure out how […] Read more... 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

September marks the U.S. Department of State’s Passport Awareness Month since this year is particularly important ahead of some impending passport changes. If you’re planning an International trip before the end of the year there are some tips that you need to be aware of. On This Podcast Episode: Here’s what you need to know for […] Read more... 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

If you’ve ever woken up one day with a plan to quit your job and build your dream career, this podcast is for you. Going all in on your dreams means you’re ready to embark on the unknown – you’ve got a great idea for a product or service, but the unknown is whether or […] Read more... 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

If you’re a U.S. Citizen getting a loan for college, buying a home, or a new car can be fairly easy given a good credit score, some cash in your pocket, etc. In fact, as U.S. citizens, we don’t think about the difficulties that non-U.S. citizens might have trying to obtain the exact same financing. […] Read more... 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

Singer-songwriter Devin Williams was born into music. Ok, he was raised by two musician parents, first in California, then later in Kentucky. Growing up around so much music made an impact on his life and influenced the trajectory of his current singing career. Devin has launched six singles into the Billboard Top 30 Christian Rock […] Read more... 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

Simon T. Bailey is on a mission to help everyone he meets learn how to unleash their brilliance. Teaching others how to be brilliant, Simon has built a career speaking and writing about the subject and inspiring others all around the world. In fact, he didn’t start out with entrepreneurial intentions, but after leaving a job […] Read more... 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 week on Travel Tuesday we are headed over to Munich, Germany. So, we recruited our travel and food journalist and fellow podcaster, Melissa Corbin to give us a tour of this booming German city. Melissa just traveled to Munich and other parts of Germany for a few assignments. Even though this was her […] Read more... 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

Millennial Entrepreneur, Peter Voogd, knows a thing or two about what it takes to be a game changer. He’s launched a platform to help other millennial entrepreneurs grow their business to 6 figures in 6 months complete with books, a podcast, and an academy, GAMECHANGERS. On This Podcast Episode: I had a chance to […] Read more... 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

Some weeks are better than others and this week was full of money news. Everything from the Equifax breach to the new iPhone to the news that it’s actually harder for millennials to save money than any other generation. On This Podcast Episode: Let’s talk money news this week…because it’s been a doozie of a […] Read more... 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

Calico the Band is the California Americana Country group led by the powerful female duo of Manda Mosher and Kirsten Proffit. The duo, along with their full band is creating a modern-day version of the California vibe sound from the 70s and 80s, with beautiful harmonies and rich vocals. After working for a few years […] Read more... 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

Between all the news of Hurricane Harvey and Irma, a serious credit breach has happened at Equifax – one of the three main credit bureaus. While this breach may or may not affect your credit the reality is that hacks and breaches are becoming a very real part of our everyday lives…and you need to […] Read more... 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’s nothing worse than saving all year long for a trip only to find yourself stranded in a natural disaster. There are so many travel tips that you don’t think about when you’re planning a vacation – like making extra copies of your documents and building a special emergency fund just for travel expenses. On […] Read more... 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’ve had Hurricane Harvey and now Hurricane Irma – two category 4 storms to hit the United States in a very short time period. While you might not live in an area prone to disastrous hurricanes you still need to be prepared for natural disasters. Take time now to storm proof your finances. On This Podcast […] Read more... 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 that time of year again to come up with your money game plan for the rest of the year. I can hardly believe it’s back to school time and that the holidays are just around the corner. There’s no better time than now to set a money goal for yourself and craft a money […] Read more... 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

Indie/Soul singer-songwriter Kylie Odetta is starting to make a name for herself, as she continues churning out fresh and innovative music. You can hear indie music with hints of jazz in her songs, which blends nicely with her smooth “old soul” vocals. This down-to-earth southern native has opened for acts like Mat Kearney, Colbie Calliat […] Read more... 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

According to Northwestern Mutual’s 2017 Planning & Progress Study, the pressure of trying to meet competing financial and lifestyle priorities appears to be making Millennials significantly more professionally and financially anxious than other age groups. More than half (53%) of Millennials experience high to moderate anxiety about losing their job. And the financial stress Millennials are […] Read more... 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

In 2017, 25.3 million are expected to cruise, up from 22.34 million in 2014 and 17.8 million in 2009. In fact, we found that 53% of millennials say they are planning on taking a cruise in the next two years – more than Gen X’ers or Baby Boomers. Cruise lines are getting the memo and bringing all […] Read more... 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’ve all heard about homeowner’s and renter’s insurance (or at least most of us have). I call them the vanilla and chocolate of the insurance industry. Most people mistakenly think that if you have one of those types of insurance you’re also covered for a flood or earthquake damage. Not so fast. On This Podcast […] Read more... 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

Labor Day is one of the busiest times of year for car buying, but also one of the best times. Dealers are ready to deal, so brush up on your negotiation skills and get ready to race down the road in a new car. Interest rates are at the lowest rates yet, so now is a great […] Read more... 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

Our good friend of the podcast, singer-songwriter Drew Holcomb turned us on to this week’s musical guest, Penny and Sparrow. Drew’s exact words were, “Penny and Sparrow are legit, you need to check them out.” Now we’ve become huge fans of this duo from Texas and we really wanted to get them on the show. […] Read more... 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

Disclaimer…your money decisions are not one-size-fits all by any stretch. But, what I do find, is that we tend to talk about the same things over and over again when we should be sharing some not so talked about money tips – things that you might not be thinking about. On This Podcast Episode: I’m […] Read more... 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

On a recent Travel Tuesday episode, we took you on a tour around Memphis, more than just Elvis and barbeque. This week we are back in Memphis to showcase two new additions to the Elvis empire and also explore the many other sides of music that Memphis has to offer. Last fall the Guest House […] Read more... 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 know it’s a lot more fun to scrub through your Insta Stories than it is to spend a few minutes checking out your credit report, but, can your Insta Stories actually save you any money? Getting to know your credit report and the reason behind your credit score puts you in the driver’s seat to […] Read more... 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

According to Final — your credit card is broken and they’re here to fix it. Final is the only credit card that puts the consumer back in control of their finances by administering a new number for every merchant, enabling secure payments, eliminating fraud and providing clarity into spending habits. With 1% cash back on purchases and no […] Read more... 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

A few months ago, we saw this week’s Lifestyle Thursday guest, singer-songwriter Stephen Kellogg open for one of our favorite bands in Los Angeles. We instantly fell in with singing and his mad storytelling skills. So, we had to have him on the show. Stephen Kellogg has gone through some big ups and some low […] Read more... 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 suffer from the “over packing syndrome” just like I do? Adam Mieuli from Atlas Threads decided to do something about it and create a way to travel lighter on the road. He has created the perfect t-shirt for travel – and quite possibly the best possible t-shirt you can own – with a […] Read more... 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 week on our Travel Tuesday episode we talked travel tips with ESPN Reporter Julie Stewart-Binks. As she covers hockey and soccer for the all-sports network, Julie can travel up to 20-flights per month, which makes her a perfect interview to pick her brain on all things travel. Hailing from Toronto, Julie made her U.S. national […] Read more... 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

In case you didn’t know it your bank account is very fragile and can break quite easily. One of the easiest ways to break your bank account is to be paying unnecessary fees on everything from your investments to your credit cards. On This Podcast Episode: Let’s talk fees and why they matter. Did you […] Read more... 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

Meet Sue and Arshiya. They are recent MBA grads and women that you should watch. These two powerhouse females recently won the Forté Foundation Power Pitch Competition launching their business, 4Women, with a unique idea aimed at early detection of the human papilloma virus (HPV). This is a story you need to hear. On This […] Read more... 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

Memphis has given birth to more musical genres than any city on the planet! For many years, some of the greatest musicians, singers, and bands have wondered into a modest looking building on what is now called Willie Mitchell Blvd in the heart of Memphis – churning out songs that have become the soundtrack of […] Read more... 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

Meet Christina Wallace, a serial entrepreneur, storyteller, and all-around woman in tech. While she’s currently the VP of Growth at early stage startup Bionic, she’s also founded venture-backed fashion startup Quincy Apparel, opened the New York office of Startup Institute, and founded BridgeUp: STEM @ the American Museum of Natural History, a new educational division that inspires […] Read more... 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

Memphis has a long and rich musical history – from blues to jazz, to soul music and of course the “Birthplace of Rock n’ Roll” with hometown son Elvis Presley leading a revolution that changed our world forever. Elvis was the original punk-rocker and cemented the music legacy of Memphis. Barbeque is also king in […] Read more... 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

Meet Jessica Kapadia. She is a stellar MBA graduate that is on the move in the field of tech and just happens to work at one of the most enviable companies, Apple. What I love about Jessica’s story is that she’s already had a diverse career path as a millennial while taking some daring risks along the […] Read more... 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