Episodes

  • ESG investing exposed: What’s really in your 401(k)?

    ESG investing exposed: What’s really in your 401(k)?
    Sep 3 2025
    What happens when your 401(k) is funding companies that clash with your core values? In this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, Kylelane Purcell and Ben Vivari, co-founders of Till Investors, expose how everyday portfolios can bankroll oil, tobacco, and weapons without you realizing it. They unpack why companies are quietly leaving DEI, and the surprising religious roots of sustainable investing. This conversation shows you how to “look under the hood” of your investments and take back control of where your money is really going. 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
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    25 mins
  • The hidden truth about wealth and identity

    The hidden truth about wealth and identity
    Aug 27 2025
    Breaking barriers as a Black, openly gay voice in American media, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and MSNBC anchor Jonathan Capehart brings his story of resilience and identity to Living Not So Fabulously. He reflects on how childhood financial struggles and his mother's push for education shaped his outlook on money, privilege, and opportunity. Capehart's new memoir, "Yet Here I Am," explores pursuing his dreams despite doubt, the challenge of being "the only one" in professional spaces, and the urgent fight for LGBTQ+ rights in today's social climate. 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
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    23 mins
  • When rights disappear, so does your financial security

    When rights disappear, so does your financial security
    Aug 20 2025
    How does politics directly impact your wallet? In part one of this two-part episode of Living Not So Fabulously, journalist Jonathan Capehart connects equality to economic insecurity. From the Supreme Court’s review of Obergefell v. Hodges and its potential to unravel financial protections for same-sex couples, to the hidden costs of drafting contracts and legal documents if marriage rights are rolled back. Capehart also explains his exit from The Washington Post after 18 years, and why career choices must balance money and values. 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
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    25 mins
  • Former Disney star Alyson Stoner on the price of childhood stardom

    Former Disney star Alyson Stoner on the price of childhood stardom
    Aug 13 2025
    From their early days on the Disney Channel to dancing with Missy Elliot, child actor, author, and advocate Alyson Stoner reveals the hidden costs of a career in entertainment. On this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, Stoner says publicist retainers, glam teams, and voice lessons often outweigh earnings. They expose the illusion of celebrity wealth, the industry’s reliance on unpaid labor and the exploitation of young performers. Stoner’s personal stories of financial pressure and money myths shine a light on Hollywood. 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
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    25 mins
  • Why personal finance isn’t so personal

    Why personal finance isn’t so personal
    Aug 6 2025
    In this eye-opening anniversary episode of Living Not So Fabulously, hosts John and David Auten-Schneider explore why so many Americans, especially in the LGBTQ+ community, are financially unprepared, how personal money stories shape financial behavior, and what real solutions exist. From failed 401(k)s to hidden discrimination in housing and banking, this episode gives practical advice and the financial wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. 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
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    25 mins
  • Why this trader wants to help a million families

    Why this trader wants to help a million families
    Jul 30 2025
    What do you get when a pastor trades the pulpit for the stock market? A millionaire with a mission. In this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, Lewis Crompton shares how witnessing his parents’ pension shrinks inspired him to chase financial freedom through swing trading. With just 30 minutes a day and a Wi-Fi connection, he built a global business and diversified into real estate and small ventures. Now, he's helping others rewrite their money stories, especially in the LGBTQ+ community, proving that wealth isn’t wicked - it’s a powerful tool for purpose, impact, and peace of mind. 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
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    25 mins
  • Demystifying venture capital for underserved founders

    Demystifying venture capital for underserved founders
    Jul 23 2025
    The venture capital system has big blind spots, and Catherine Gray, angel investor, filmmaker, and founder of She Angel Investors, reveals what they are. With women and LGBTQ founders receiving a sliver of VC funding, Gray says community, storytelling, and mission-aligned capital CAN flip the script. Gray tells John and David Auten-Schneider how aligning values with investment builds wealth and purpose. Whether you're a first-time founder or a first-time investor, this conversation is a must-hear for anyone ready to fund what matters and create lasting change while doing it. Hosts and husbands of Living Not So Fabulously, David & John Auten-Schneider, dive into real money stories with activists, allies, artists, tech-gurus, and trailblazers in the LGBTQ community to give you tangible takeaways to tackle your wallet woes. Find this episode's transcripts and more Living Not So Fabulously episodes at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/living-fabulously/. Have a money story of your own? Questions? Fan mail? Please email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • What former Governor Ann Richards taught me about money

    What former Governor Ann Richards taught me about money
    Jul 17 2025
    Understanding how the flow of money can unlock both personal freedom and community power can be life-changing. That’s what Shamina Singh, president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, reveals to John and David Auten-Schneider on “Living Not So Fabulously.” Singh says being raised by Indian immigrants and grounded in Sikh values of service helped her pivot from a career in politics to a career in finance. Singh also reveals the powerful lesson she learned from Texas Governor Ann Richards that real impact requires understanding how money moves. Singh opens up about navigating student debt, buying her first home, and the importance of using financial tools, especially as a queer woman of color. 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
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    25 mins