Join us as we pick the brains of Stephanie and Gillian, a globetrottin’ couple and YouTube powerhouse who saved and invested their way to financial independence, retiring early from their corporate careers. Now they have a life of slow travel,

Reducing Your Rent and Other Rental Secrets with Joseph Pogue

Apr 6th, 2020 40m 13s

When it comes to cutting expenses, people tend to focus on the day-to-day... yet believe it or not, there are ways to cut your biggest expense too: your rent! Join us as this week's guest, Justin Pogue, shares his favorite rental secrets and wa

Budgeting Made Easy with Digital Cash Envelopes with Ryan Clark of QubeMoney

Mar 31st, 2020 35m 2s

It's not often that a new financial technology comes along that stops me in my tracks... yet this is exactly what Ryan Clark has done with his up-and-coming company, QubeMoney. QubeMoney is a digital envelope system that takes banking to a whol

Building Your Investment Portfolio (and Your YouTube Empire!) with Joseph Hogue

Mar 23rd, 2020 48m

Joseph Hogue, CFA, is an online investing expert and the founder of the Let’s Talk Money! YouTube channel. In this episode, he shares some of his favorite tips for new investors, including how to pick stocks without losing your marbles. He also

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SPECIAL EDITION: COVID-19 and Your Money

Mar 16th, 2020 39m 38s

While the situation is changing rapidly, many folks are concerned with the impact that Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is having on the economy, their investment portfolios, and even their personal budgets. In this special edition episode,

A No-Deprivation Guide to the Financial Independence (FIRE) Movement with Doug Nordman

Mar 10th, 2020 42m 11s

Doug Nordman shares his journey from active serviceman in the Navy to full retirement at age 41, including how to hit a high savings rate without feeling deprived, how to know when you're ready to walk away, and how to keep your life challengin

Building Your Everyday Bucket List with Karen Cordaway

Mar 3rd, 2020 31m 49s

Move over, skydiving! There's a new bucket list in town. Join us as we interview Karen Cordaway, personal finance guru and author of The Everyday Bucket List Book: 10 Steps to Bring More Exciting Experiences to Everyday Life. You'll learn that

The Four Financial Languages (and how to use them!) with Tarra Jackson

Feb 24th, 2020 26m 28s

Are you a Saver, an Investor, a Giver, or a Spender? Tarra Jackson, also known as Madam Money®, unpacks the differences between these four financial languages, as well as gives tips for articulating your needs and communicating with people whos

From World Traveler to Six-Figure Freelancer with Sarah Li-Cain

Feb 17th, 2020 37m 46s

Sarah Li-Cain of the Beyond the Dollar Podcast shares her journey from digital nomad to six-figure freelancer, along with some incredible wisdom on raising financially savvy kids, recovering from burnout, and more.

How Our Brains Sabotage Our Investments With Behavioral Finance Expert Dr. Daniel Crosby

Feb 10th, 2020 29m 12s

What do you get when you mix finance and psychology? A fascinating study on how our brains frequently lead us to some pretty irrational investment behaviors! In this episode, behavioral finance expert Dr. Daniel Crosby unpacks all the ways our

Money Mindsets, Entrepreneurship, and #vanlife with Garrett Philbin, Financial Coach

Feb 3rd, 2020 42m 38s

Join us as we dig deep into Garrett Philbin's journey as a financial coach, including how he had to reframe his scarcity mindset and build a better relationship with money to truly grow as a person and entrepreneur. He also dishes on his many m

Our Least Favorite Investments with Tara Falcone, CFA

Jan 28th, 2020 47m 32s

While it's important to discuss investment best practices, it's also very important to know what NOT to do. In this episode, Michelle and Tara Falcone, both Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholders dish on their least favorite investmen

Buying your First Home with Realtor Stacia Smith

Jan 23rd, 2020 43m 37s

Atlanta real estate guru Stacia Smith dishes on all her favorite tips and tricks for first time homebuyers, including when/why to buy vs. rent, how to tell when you're ready, calculating the perfect down payment, and what to expect from the pro

Five Financial Apps/Tools I'm Really Digging

Nov 11th, 2019 29m 3s

The financial world is full of apps, tools, and resources at your fingertips... but it can be hard to figure out where to start. In this episode, I dig into five of my favorite resources for banking, debt, budgeting, investing, and life insuran

How Marriage Changes Your Money with Financial Planner Dann Ryan

Oct 28th, 2019 35m 35s

From pre-nups and paying for rings and weddings, to all the post-marriage logistics such as joint budgeting, estate planning, and sorting out insurance, a lot changes about your financial situation when you decide to get married. New York City-

Smashing Your Student Loan Debt with Travis Hornsby of Student Loan Planner

Oct 21st, 2019 35m 45s

Bona fide student loan expert Travis Hornsby joins me for an episode on one of our nation's biggest crises, including why student debt is such a huge issue today, how borrowers can find out and understand their loans, and how to balance paying

Real Estate Regrets and Revelations with Nichole Stohler

Oct 14th, 2019 41m 2s

Investing in real estate has become a hot topic nowadays, but it comes with both potential rewards AND potential risks! This week's guest, Nichole Stohler of The Richer Geek, is no stranger to both. Join us as she shares her insight on what wen

Assembling Your Money Squad

Oct 7th, 2019 17m 25s

I get by with the help of my squad, including my money squad. Join me as I explore a list of awesome money squad team members such as financial professionals, tax professionals, lawyers, and HR experts, and learn how they help keep you organize

Achieving Money Mindfulness with Psychology Expert Tallia Deljou

Sep 30th, 2019 44m 28s

When it comes to making better financial decisions, mindset is key! Positive psychology expert Tallia Deljou joins us as we discuss mindset work, how to unpack your thought patterns, and the various tools and strategies folks can use to help ch

Preparing Financially for Adoption or IVF with Laura Coleman

Sep 16th, 2019 47m 36s

Growing your family can be expensive, especially when adoption or IVF treatments are involved. Three-time adoptive mom Laura Coleman shares her story about how she and her husband planned for these expenses--and how she helps coach others who w

How to Talk About Money with your Loved Ones with Coach Adam Kol

Sep 6th, 2019 39m 52s

Most people would rather talk about their own death with a loved one before discussing money, yet financial woes are a leading cause of divorce in the United States. Michelle sits down with Coach Adam Kol to discuss what makes money conversatio

What to do When You've "Blown" Your Budget

Aug 30th, 2019 25m 21s

What do you do when budgeting feels like two steps forward, one step back? Michelle shares her recent experiences "going over budget" and what that taught her about her values and mindset!

Travel Hacking and Credit Card Rewards with MilesHusband and MilesWife

Aug 16th, 2019 56m 33s

This week's interview is with a family that takes travel hacking to a whole new level! Meet MilesHusband and MilesWife and learn how they take advantage of credit card points and reward to travel in maximum luxury, for minimal dollars!

Real Estate Investing 101 with Lane Kawaoka

Aug 9th, 2019 39m 41s

Curious about real estate investing? Seasoned investor Lane Kawaoka of Simple Passive Cashflow gives his favorite tips on how to get started, from dabbling to full-blown investing!