Living Not So Fabulously

It's the final episode of Living Not So Fabulously, and hosts John and David Auten-Schneider revisit some of their favorite episodes. Highlights include interviews with guests like Tim Gunn, Shamina Singh, and Jonathan Capehart, who all talked about their real money stories and how financial awareness became a game changer in their lives. Their experiences prove that money can be an uplifting force, especially for the LGBTQ+ community, and that it's never too late to assert your power. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the U.S.'s economy and politics in the midst of a turbulent cycle, the possibility of starting fresh in a new country has become more appealing to a growing number of Americans. On this week's episode of Living Not So Fabulously, John and David Auten-Schneider speak with Daniel Atz, the Founder and CEO of Citizenship.eu, about the surprising ways many Americans could qualify for citizenship abroad. Daniel discusses how ancestral ties to a country can be the quickest way to obtain residency, the cross-border benefits of a European Union passport, and why you should consider the tax implications of dual citizenship. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it's property loss, incapacitation, or even death, contingency planning for unexpected tragedies can be an uncomfortable fact of life that many families would rather avoid. Some may experience "analysis paralysis," feeling overwhelmed by possible options, or shame that they have not yet compiled their emergency documents. On this week's episode of Living Not So Fabulously, hosts John and David Auten-Schneider speak with Karen Melo Ticas, CFP at Planning For Good, about how it's never too early or too difficult to fill out and organize your most important legal documents. Karen reveals why you should prioritize irreplaceable records like birth certificates and property deeds, ensure your beneficiaries are accounted for, and why power of attorney could become crucial in same-sex partnerships. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US economy has proven resilient over the past few years, but cracks are finally beginning to emerge. In 2025, many international exchanges actually overperformed US indexes, and 2026 is shaping up to be similar. Should investors begin to pivot away from American assets and turn towards the rest of the world? On this week's Living Not So Fabulously, John and David Auten-Schneider speak with Pedro Lino, the Lisbon-based CEO & CIO of Optimize Investment Partners. Pedro discusses the impacts of a depreciating dollar, European "golden visa" programs for investors, and the increasing risks posed by tariffs and diplomatic uncertainty. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An early retirement, let alone any retirement, may seem out of reach for many Americans who have been feeling the heat of inflation and low wage growth. Yet a thriving community of expats is managing to do just that, all by making the journey south of the border. On this week's Living Not So Fabulously, hosts John and David Auten-Schneider speak with KJ and Craig Beard of the YouTube channel "Truly Remarkable Life" about their big move to Ajijic, Mexico and how it allowed them to live out their retirement dreams. KJ and Craig discuss how they've lowered their cost of living, financial strategies to maintain income streams, and why they feel welcomed by the community in their new home. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saving up money for your children's future is a challenging aspect of being a parent, especially considering the high cost of college, health care, and consumer goods. But what if there was a way you could guarantee passive income for your child's needs, even if they're only just a newborn? On this week's episode of Living Not So Fabulously, hosts John and David Auten-Schneider speak to Jannese Torres, entrepreneur and host of the Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast, about her surprising method to provide financial support to your kids by counting them as employees of your business. By doing so, Jannese reveals how you can roll their money into tax-advantaged accounts and promote a deeper sense of financial literacy for your kids that will last a lifetime. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Though hiring across industries is at its lowest levels in years, that doesn't mean that finding your new dream job is impossible. This week on Living Not So Fabulously, hosts John and David Auten-Schneider speak with career coach and former Facebook executive AJ Mizes about the future of the job market and what distinguishes strong candidates from the rest. AJ discusses how to incorporate AI into your workflow, how to make a successful career pivot, and how to ensure your application resonates with the company you're applying to. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a turbulent year under a new administration, some in the LGBTQ+ community are deciding to move out of the country. On this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, John and David Auten-Schneider talk about why some people are finally taking the leap to start life anew, and what resources they're using to make the big move. John and David discuss the costs of obtaining citizenship, the potential gains and losses from currency exchange, and the financial impact on the economy that an exodus of LGBTQ+ Americans could cause. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Living Not So Fabulously is off this week, so enjoy an episode of Trader Talk we think you’ll love. The crypto markets may be wobbling, but the real story is what comes next. On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Mo Shaikh, former Aptos Labs co-founder and a key voice in US digital asset policy, to break down bitcoin’s volatility, the rise of stablecoins, and how AI and blockchain are converging. Shaikh explains how institutional adoption, new US regulation, and AI-driven financial automation could reshape money in 2026 and beyond—a must-listen for investors trying to understand where digital assets are really headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Modern families often feel like they’re earning more but building less - and this episode explains why. Jennifer and Lisa Dazols, the duo behind Modern Family Finance, break down the cash-flow habits, tax strategies, and savings ratios that truly predict wealth. They reveal their own money mistakes, the “financial independence ratio” every household should track, and how global travel reshaped their view on what’s “enough.” For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taxes feel overwhelming for a reason since the rules aren’t one-size-fits-all. In this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, tax expert George Azar breaks down when married filing jointly actually saves money and when it can quietly cost couples thousands. Learn how to make smarter filing decisions that fit your real life. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do so many entrepreneurs undervalue themselves? Learn how to finally price with confidence, as financial advisor Brian Thompson explains how founders can reverse-engineer their income goals, charge based on their value rather than time, and structure their business as a true asset, not an identity. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is hosted by John Auten-Schneider and David Auten-Schneider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Modern families often feel like they’re earning more but building less - and this episode explains why. Jennifer and Lisa Dazols, the duo behind Modern Family Finance, break down the cash-flow habits, tax strategies, and savings ratios that truly predict wealth. They reveal their own money mistakes, the “financial independence ratio” every household should track, and how global travel reshaped their view on what’s “enough.” For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you could wipe out $23,000 of debt on disability income while raising two kids - and still build generational wealth? That's what Rita-Soledad Fernandez Paulino reveals in this episode of Living Not So Fabulously. Her zero-based budgeting strategy and mindset shifts transformed her finances to create stability, investment opportunities, and the strength to rewrite her financial future. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Living Not So Fabulously is proof you don’t need a six-figure salary to build a six-figure retirement. Money coach and investor, Charly Stoever reveals how they went from underpaid and overworked to a confident long-term investor while earning less than $45,000 a year. Charly reveals the mindset shifts, habits and practical steps anyone can use to start investing, no matter their income. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Certified Financial Planner Laura LaTourette is rewriting the rules of money management by leading with empathy, advocacy, and authenticity. From her North Georgia llama farm, she’s helping clients turn financial chaos into clarity - proving that wealth is about connection, not just numbers. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway performer turned teacher turned influencer, Greg Kata, reveals how sudden success and a six-figure paycheck led to emotional spending, hard lessons, and ultimately a new definition of financial freedom. Greg opens up about the pressures of proving success, the trap of saying yes to everything, and how learning to live within his means helped him find his joy. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hollywood may look glamorous, but Travis Shakespeare says it mirrors America’s widening wealth gap. From AI’s rise to shrinking jobs and huge debt, he exposes how success doesn’t guarantee stability. In this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, Travis explains why creating your own intellectual property may be the smartest money move of all. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In recent months, gold (GC=F) has experienced a historic bull run, bringing prices up to over $4300 an ounce. On this week's episode of Living Not So Fabulously, hosts John and David Auten-Schneider speak with Brandon Aversano, founder of gold reseller Alloy, to better understand the factors behind this dramatic rise. Along with tips on how investors can take advantage of this moment, Brandon discusses the relationship between gold and crypto, hidden costs to look out for when reselling, and why most people would be surprised to find out what their gold is worth. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Side gigs are common for people who want to supplement their main source of income —but what happens when your side gig becomes your main source of income? On this week's Living Not So Fabulously, hosts John and David Auten-Schneider speak with Jason Muth, owner and operator of Prideaway Stays in Provincetown, Massachusetts. After a pivot away from a 25-year career in media, Muth decided to expand his small Airbnb into a series of properties that now earn him $1.5 million in annual bookings. Jason discusses how to control the urge to spend, reinvest in your business, and leverage your social networks to expand your brand awareness. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices