Everyone's Talkin' Money

This week on Travel Tuesday we are heading back to Mt. Hood Territory to talk about the food, the farms and some brews. For this trip to Mt. Hood Territory, we wanted to feature some of the self-sustaining and truly amazing food options around the region, how farmers, chefs, and locals are coming together to create […] 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

Long before her book, Broke Millennial, hit the shelves, Erin Lowry was dishing all sorts of money advice and tips on her blog, Broke Millennial. Now with her book out, Broke Millennial, Erin shares with us her tips from going from “flat broke to financial badass.” Take it from her – she was able to graduate […] 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 ever want to blow up your life and chase a dream that you always felt you born to do? That’s the path that this week’s musical guest, the Tin Man has been chasing all his life. Growing up, the Tin Man (Marshall Seese) always dreamed of becoming a singer, but the practicality […] 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 ever bored one night before your wedding, start a conversation with your fiance about money and finances. Chances are you might not see eye to eye. That’s exactly why you need to have what if money conversations before marriage. I’ll openly admit that I don’t enjoy talking about money in my own marriage. […] 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 destination wedding is all the rage these days, and rightfully so. Just think about it – you can have the wedding of your dreams, in a destination of your choice, surrounded by a select group of friends and family, in a “relaxed” enviornment. What could be better? While destination weddings can run just as expensive, […] 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 wedding season and that means it’s time to talk about creative ways to pay for your wedding. The potential costs of a wedding are mindboggling –recent Knot survey says the average U.S. couple spends an estimated $32,641 on their wedding. I can honestly tell you that you don’t need to spend anything near that number 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

Do I have your attention? You don’t need to get a fancy raise or win the lottery to boost your bank account. Sometimes, well most of the time, it just takes thinking outside the box a bit. While there are thousands of ways to boost your bank account, what I’m dishing on this podcast episode […] 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

Gina Sicilia is not your ordinary singer living in Nashville – she may just have one of the biggest voices you’ve heard in a long time. In fact, this singer with a blues-soaked booming voice hails from the great music city of Philadelphia – following in the footsteps of other Philly greats like Pink, Diplo, 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

Savings is the name of the game, and sometimes, you just need a little help to supercharge your savings. I’ve tried everything with my clients…and while it may seem silly, that little yellow piece of paper with a sticky side on the back and come in hand when you’re looking to up your savings. Whether […] 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 to explore parts America and places that we’ve never been before, to discover amazing beauty, great food, locally run places to grab a drink, and of course fun activities to relax and get away from our everyday lives. That’s why we wanted to take you on an epic journey around the Mt. Hood […] 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

Are you as addicted to HGTV as I am? I mean between Home Town, Property Brothers, and Fixer Upper, I just can’t seem to get enough. While they make it look so simple to renovate a house the reality is that it can take a ton of time and bet super expensive. So, how do […] 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 no joke – debt can feel like a never-ending tidal wave that causes stress and fear. The thing is, with debt, it’s hard to get ahead and save for all those awesome lifestyle goals that you have. But how do you pay off that debt, especially if you’ve been delinquent? You’ve got 0% balance transfer […] 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 artists follow creative poetry in their song lyrics, some artists may be born to shine on stage in front of thousands of people, and some artists follow a higher calling. Singer-songwriter Ellie Holcomb falls into all three categories and is one special soul that permeates each note and each song lyric. Holcomb has just released […] 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

Job hopping is the trend these days. Job hopping to advance your career. Job hopping because you have to due to layoffs. Job hopping because you don’t like your job. Whatever the reason, there’s a chance that you might be sacrificing your savings with the endless job hopping. It’s true that the earlier you start, […] 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 as a couple can be dangerous territory. Fraught with arguments over silly things like who forgot the toothpaste, can lead to a trip that just plain isn’t a ton of fun. We’ve found that traveling, and surviving traveling, as a couple takes some effort. Might seem like obvious trips are commonly overlooked when you’re […] 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 takes some work to spend $2 million a month like Johnny Depp has been the last few years. I mean, come on, that does take some work to do that (but I’d love the chance to try, right). You don’t need to have Johnny Depp’s bank account though to let yourself get carried away […] 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 we wanted to talk about movies that inspire us to travel. Maybe these flicks will inspire you to travel around the world. What inspires you to travel? Get away from your job? Get away from your life? Discover a new life? Maybe relax, adventure, check cities or countries off your bucket list? 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

Nashville hot chicken has origins that date back to the 1930’s but now has become the real must-eat in the Music City. Even though you can find this spicy poultry of deliciousness all around Nashville, over the past few years the folks at Hattie B’s Hot Chicken have built a reputation for being one of 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

If you haven’t checked out the previous podcast on the first five of my ten money lessons to master, make sure you head on over there. I’m finishing up this podcast series in Part 2 today where I dive into the last five money lessons to master no matter your age. While 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

I’m not a huge fan of the lists when it comes to your money. For a lot of us, there are more than 3 steps or 10 tips, which is what makes talking about money a bit difficult. However, I was recently asked to list my top 10 money lessons to master by the time […] 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

Getting married should be the best day in your life filled with fun and excitement as you look towards your future together. However, when saying “I Do” with student loans, there are a few questions you should ask before you march down the aisle. It seems like there are an endless amount of student loan […] 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

Chances are you either have gotten laid off or will sometime in your career. These days, it seems like there aren’t too many jobs and companies that are immune to layoffs, and it always feels like they happen at the worst time possible. I know, I’ve been there myself. I know the sheer terror you feel […] 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 love when I discover a new band or singer that I have never heard of before, but then I become a big fan. This week is such the case as we speak with Boston-based singer-songwriter Tim Noyes of Handsome Ghost. Since releasing their first demo in 2014, Handsome Ghost have racked up over 44 […] 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

Buying a new car is both an exciting experience and a daunting one all at the same time. While we love the new car smell that seems to linger forever, we hate the process of haggling with the car salesperson. Before you buy the new car is actually the most important time to make some […] 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

When you think of Nashville, you may think of the popular T.V. show, Country Music hunks and hotties, cowboys with big pick-up trucks, and girls with jean shorts and cowboy boots. Yes, Nashville has all this. However, the Music City has evolved into a hipster heaven of amazing restaurants, great hangouts, artists, musicians, and some […] 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

All personal finance experts can agree on one thing – starting to save early will almost always help you reach your lifestyle goals quicker and with more ease than those who wait longer. When you think about your savings there are two ways you can save – the crockpot style or the microwave style. Inspired […] 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

Emerging Artist-Producer HISH is one of the vanguard DJ’s pushing the boundaries of music, blending country and electronic dance music with his debut single, “Broken Heart Rehab.” After working as a DJ and a songwriter in Nashville for a few years, HISH came across the idea to mashup “Started from the Bottom” by Drake and Brantley […] 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 simple advice: cut out Starbucks and you’ll hit your money goals. Well, that’s not always true…but I argue there is a Starbucks effect on your money. A recent article by ValuePenguin was published that details the price of a Starbucks cup of coffee around the world. Interesting, the United States has the lowest cup […] 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 full disclosure, we have not always been the biggest fans of taking a cruise. We are more the type to wander and explore on our own. However, lately, we have been coming across more cruise ships and cruise experiences that are literally changing how we all look at taking a cruise. Summer is right […] 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

Are you awake? Well, of course, you are if you’re reading this, but I mean are you really fully awake and living life – reaching for your dreams – or are you waiting until it all looks perfect? This week I posted a picture on Instagram where I gave readers permission to live the 80/20 […] 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 might look like a good option to you – take some money out of your 401k to pay off debt or to take that vacation you’ve been dreaming of. However, there are many factors to consider when you’re thinking about using your 401k as a piggy bank. The beauty of saving money in 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

What is your financial wellness score? We all know how important it is to eat right and exercise daily if we want to stay in shape, however, do you know what it takes to be financially well? My guess is you don’t spend a ton of time thinking about this concept. Making smart money moves is […] 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

Even though blogger and writer Jenna Spesard lives in a tiny house, she is on a big journey, creating and living the life she always dreamed about. A few years ago, Jenna quit her job in Hollywood, built a tiny house, hit the road and now travels around the world. Jenna writes about her adventures, […] 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 are always asked, “how do you manage to travel smarter, easier and cheaper?” We always take for granted the tips and strategies we use that are just second nature to us. So, we have decided to compile a list of travel tips and hacks that will help you travel better and smarter the next […] 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 I said it. I’m a big fan of credit cards for three main reasons: cash back, airline tickets and gift certificates. In my world, credit cards equal powerful rewards that are worth real money in your pocket that can be used towards all sorts of money goals. The sad news is that only 31% […] 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 work for a public company, it’s quite possible that you’re missing out on one of the easiest and best ways to save money. This little powerful savings vehicle is called an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and it literally allows you to tap into untapped dollars. With an ESPP, you can purchase company stock […] 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 going to be headed to a music festival then you better load up your phone with some great apps to help you survive. With thousands descending on Coachella this weekend, which is really the kick-off to the summer festival season. Right after Coachella is finished in a few weeks, Stagecoach rolls into 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

Every year around tax time I scour the internet looking for hilarious and interesting tax facts to share. This year, WalletHub put together a great inforgraphic is 2017 Tax Facts that had some great facts to share. On This Podcast Episode: I’m sharing some of the funny tips and information about taxes in 2017 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

Don’t touch that cheap debt. Did you know that not all debt is created equal? There is such a thing as smart debt believe it or not. It’s very popular these days to get fixated on paying off all of your debt in record speed, but I’m going to argue that isn’t always the smartest […] 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 almost impossible to avoid credit card debt. Even if you’re always within your budget, have a healthy savings account, and live by debit and cash, there will certainly come a time when you’re going to want to spend some cash that isn’t in your account. Enter credit card debt. It happens to the best 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

We see this evolution happening all over the world, people want to know where their food is coming from and where it is grown regardless of your budget. Chef and farmer Jack Herron is a native Oklahoman who took an idea he had to create a self-sustaining farm and grow it the business he’s 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

Did you know that there is a way to avoid all that stress you might be feeling right now and file your taxes for free? There are lots of platforms that claim to be ‘”free” but I can tell you that filing with MyFreeTaxes truly is free. Music to my ears. More than half 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

Name three places you want to travel to right now – go! I bet what’s stopping you is the ridiculous price of airfare. Why pay more for your flights than you need to?! I was so excited when I discovered Scotts Cheap Flights because unlike many other “discount” sites, Scotts Cheap Flights really delivers amazing […] 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

April is Financial Literacy month and that means I plan to bring you some “controversial” money topics each Monday during the month. We’re going to start things off with a topic that most don’t like to talk about: protecting your paycheck. It may seem silly to you at first, but your paycheck really is your […] 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 no cash revolution is here to stay and it’s roaring faster than ever. With the success of Venmo in the peer-to-peer lending (that means between friends), many bigger banks are scrambling to get in the action. Launching later this year, Zelle, powered by some of the biggest banks hopes to complete as best as […] 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

Journalist Lily Clayton-Hansen captures people’s lives through storytelling and photography, with soul-revealing depth and artistic charm in her book, “Word of Mouth, Nashville Conversations.” Talking with some of Nashville’s coolest artists, chefs, musicians, and dreamers. Through her journey as a journalist, she’s found her calling and unleashed her genius in more ways than one. I […] 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 want to introduce you The Life Currency, a great new community and learning space for female millennials. I remember when I graduated college, I really thought I had it all figured out. I had run a business in college, and while my business skills were above average, there were so many life lessons that […] 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 rolling into Scottsdale, Arizona for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four this coming weekend. If you haven’t been to Scottsdale yet, it should be added to your travel wish list. A few weeks ago we had a weekend getaway at a conference in Scottsdale at the beautiful Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia. 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

Are you waiting, patiently of course, for the mailman to deliver your tax return check? If so, I’ve got 4 smart money tips for your tax refund to help rev up your finances. If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while you know that I’m a big fan of making sure you have […] 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

Tax time is here and that means it’s also a great time to get your finances organized. It’s so easy to procrastinate on getting your finances organized but all it takes is three easy steps to get it all together. I’m not a super detailed person by nature so getting organized takes some effort 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