What if your family suddenly lost its primary source of income due to a freak accident? Would you be able to buy yourself some time to get things figured out? Or would you be plunged into debt immediately? Today I'm joined by David Wolfenden, f

030 - He Paid Off $105K in 3 Years - Student Loans, Car Loan, and Braces

Apr 22nd, 2021 16m 3s

Debt free! John is an author and YouTuber from Los Angeles who just finished paying off $105,000 of debt in 3 years. Including a brand new car, student loans, and even braces. Today, John shares what made him so motivated to become debt free, h

029 - Do You Really Need a Financial Advisor? ft. Kyle Scholl

Apr 15th, 2021 18m 37s

Should you work with a financial advisor when it comes to managing your money, investing, and planning for retirement? Is it still necessary to do so? Today I'm joined by Kyle from @Financial Awareness with K.Scholl for a conversation about t

028 - How a Product Manager Paid Off $143K in 5 Years

Apr 8th, 2021 16m 36s

Debt free! Will Ibekwe is a product manager for CapitalOne who just finished paying off over $143,000 in debt. It took him 5 long years to do it. Today, Will shares his story and provides insight into how he remained focused for such a long per

027 - What to Look for When Buying a House ft. Bryson Lefmann

Apr 1st, 2021 16m 1s

What to look for when buying a house - explained by real estate agent Bryson Lefmann! If you're in the market for buying your first home, it can be a little bit challenging to know what you should be looking for. Today, I'm joined by Bryson Lef

026 - How a Recent College Grad Became Debt Free at Age 23

Mar 25th, 2021 11m 46s

Debt free at age 23. WOW! What I would give to have been debt free when I was 23 years old! Today I'm joined by Andrea, a clinical trial specialist from Kansas City. She just became debt free after paying off all of her student loans AND her br

025 - Starting a BBQ Catering Side Hustle ft. Austin Berry

Mar 18th, 2021 14m 10s

Starting your very own catering business might be easier than you thought. Today I'm having a conversation with Austin Berry, owner of On the Ridge BBQ in Maysville, Kentucky. Austin has been a barbeque lover his entire life, but three years ag

024 - How a Freelance Musician Paid Off Over $90,000 in Student Loans

Mar 11th, 2021 13m 48s

Robert Johnson is a freelance musician from the upper Midwest who spent the last 27 months paying off over $94,000 in student loan debt. Today, Robert tells me the story of how he overcame the odds and became debt free - and what impact he beli

023 - ETFs for Beginners ft. Josh Olfert

Mar 5th, 2021 20m 6s

What is an ETF? How do ETFs compare to mutual funds and index funds? And how do you invest in ETFs? Today I'm joined for a conversation with Josh Olfert, a certified financial planner from Canada. Josh answers all three of those questions, and

022 - Mutual Funds for Beginners ft. Andy Panko

Feb 25th, 2021 19m 3s

What is a mutual fund? What are the different types of mutual funds? What is the minimum amount of money you need to get started investing in mutual funds? Today I'm joined by Andy Panko, a Certified Financial Planner from New Jersey, for a dis

021 - Starting a Calligraphy Side Hustle ft. Liz Powell

Feb 18th, 2021 12m 45s

If you've ever wondered what it takes to become a calligrapher, then today is your lucky day. I'm joined by Liz Powell, creator and chief calligrapher at Write Liz Write, a calligraphy business in Northern Virginia. Liz walks me through the pro

020 - First Time Homebuyer Advice ft. Hanh Hoang

Feb 11th, 2021 20m 56s

Do you have questions about buying your first home? Today, I'm joined by Hanh Hoang, a residential real estate agent from Los Angeles. Hanh has been in the real estate industry for nearly a decade, and I ask him some basic questions about buyin

019 - Retroactive Stimulus Checks? -- Practical Answers #2

Feb 4th, 2021 11m

Is there any way to still get federal stimulus money that you should've gotten but never did? If you don't get a 1099 form for work as an independent contractor, do you still need to report that income? What can I do with my FFELP student loans

018 - How to Pay Off Student Loans Fast

Jan 28th, 2021 6m 56s

If you've got student loans, or really any sort of debt, you may be wondering how you can get it paid off and become debt free more quickly. Today I'm giving you three strategies that will help you do just that. Practical Personal Finance on Yo

017 - Starting a Video Production Side Hustle ft. Greg Prinz

Jan 21st, 2021 14m 59s

Have you ever thought of starting a video production side hustle? Today, for the inaugural episode of my new series, Practical Hustles, I have a conversation with Greg Prinz, CEO of Chapter One Films in Charlotte, NC. Greg started his very own

016 - Mortgage Refinancing Explained ft. Grace Maxwell

Jan 14th, 2021 17m 19s

If you own a home and you're thinking about refinancing, then listen up! Today I speak to Grace Maxwell a senior mortgage loan officer from Richmond, Virginia. Grace answers all of my questions about the basics of refinancing a mortgage, includ

015 - Buying an Investment Property While Renting? -- Practical Answers #1

Jan 8th, 2021 8m 24s

Should you buy an investment property while you're a renter? Is there a financial advantage to filing your taxes jointly with your spouse? How can you create a budget if you have an irregular income? I'm answering your questions about money and

014 - Landing a Job You Love ft. Professor Nez

Dec 23rd, 2020 17m 30s

A new year can man new beginnings. If you've fallen out of love with your current employer, or if you're ready to change careers entirely, you need to be prepared in order to succeed. This week I have a conversation with career coach and Linked

013 - Filing Taxes for the First Time ft. Tiffany McMillan

Dec 16th, 2020 16m 4s

If you're new to taxes or never really understood the process of filing, this is the episode for you. This week I have a conversation with Tiffany McMillan, a Certified Public Accountant, or CPA, from Northern Virginia. Tiffany walks me through

012 - How to Win With Money in 2021 ft. Reece Caruso

Dec 9th, 2020 19m 45s

If you want to win with money in 2021, here's some advice on how to do so. This week I have a conversation with Reece Caruso, a 26-year old engineer from Australia who is very passionate about personal finance. He shares some of the strategies

011 - Retirement Savings 101 ft. John McCann

Dec 2nd, 2020 13m 1s

If you're just getting started saving for retirement, the variety of plans available and the advice you receive might be confusing. So today I'm bringing in retirement plan expert John McCann to help you understand how to navigate the waters. I

010 - The ABC's of Giving ft. Chad Current

Nov 23rd, 2020 18m 57s

The holidays are a time when giving starts to become top of mind for a lot of us. This year, giving could be more important than ever. In today's episode, I have a conversation with Chad Current, lead pastor at Crosspoint Community Church in Ma

009 - Student Loan Forgiveness via Executive Order ft. Dr. Gregory Koger

Nov 18th, 2020 13m 26s

Could student loans be forgiven by an executive order from Joe Biden? Today I have a conversation with Dr. Gregory Koger, a professor of political science at the University of Miami, about this very topic. Gregory gets me up to speed with how e

008 - Mortgage Basics ft. Matt Gougé

Nov 11th, 2020 17m 45s

If you're looking at buying your first home, it's important to understand what the process of getting a mortgage is going to look like. Today I strike up a conversation with Matt Gougé, also known as Matt the Mortgage Guy, about the basics of m

007 - The Saving Secret ft. Jamie Beath

Nov 4th, 2020 18m

"Don't just save first, save everything." That's what Arkansas-based supply chain expert and personal finance enthusiast Jamie Beath will tell you to do. He calls it "The Saving Secret." In this episode, I interview Jamie about his unique strat