• Money Confessions: I Drained My 401K to Pay for a Trip (Is That Bad)
    May 16 2024
    In this episode, I share my hot take on a recent money confession from a listener: “I used my entire retirement fund, around $15,000, to pay for a 2-month European trip. I don’t have any retirement funds, and I’m in my 30s. I feel like I made a big mistake. I haven’t shared it with anyone until now. Was this the stupidest way to spend my money?" As we break down this money confession, I'll explore my tips and food for thought. LINKS My Favorite Financial Calculators Daily Drop - Credit Card Hacking Tips CONNECT WITH SHANNAH Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do it without you. Sign up for my signature course, Unf*ck Your Money https://www.etmlearn.com/unfck-your-money Freebie - 10 Money Questions to Ask Yourself Free Money Guide https://etmpod.link/10moneyq Sign up for Financial Coaching with Shannah https://etmpod.link/coach To support the show, please subscribe or share the word about this show in your circles. Sign up for our newsletter Follow me on Instagram Leave a 5-star Review here https://ratethispodcast.com/etm SPONSORS Thanks to OneSkin for sponsoring the show. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ETM at https://www.oneskin.co/ Thanks to Quince for sponsoring the show. Go to http://www.quince.com/etm for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Thanks to NerdWallet for sponsoring the show. Don’t wait to make smart financial decisions. Compare and find smarter credit cards, savings accounts, and more today at www.nerdwallet.com. Thanks to Monarch for sponsoring the show. ​​After trying out Monarch for myself, I understand why it’s the top-rated personal finance app. Listeners of this show will get an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to www.monarchmoney.com/ETM. Thanks to EarnIn for sponsoring the show. Just download the EarnIn app in Google Play of the Apple App store and use code Talkin Money under Podcast. Thanks to Noom for sponsoring the show. Start taking control of your weight management and join the millions who have lost weight with Noom. Sign up for your TRIAL today at www.noom.com. Thanks to ButcherBox for sponsoring the show. Sign up today at www.butcherbox.com/etm and use code ETM to get $20 off your first order. Thanks to DelelteMe for sponsoring the show. Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.JoinDeleteMe.com/ETM and use promo code ETM at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Healing Financial Wounds: Addressing Financial Trauma in BIPOC Communities
    May 15 2024
    In this eye-opening episode, we delve deep into how trauma influences your financial behaviors more than you might realize. Financial traumas, often rooted in experiences like job loss, underpayment, or inherited money beliefs, shape your financial decisions subconsciously. For Afro-Latinas, Black women, and women of color, these traumas are frequently generational and systemic, affecting their financial outlooks profoundly. Featured Guest: Alejandra Rojas, Money Mindset Mentor and Founder of The Money Mindset Hub and Money Mindset Podcast Key Discussion Points: Identifying Financial Trauma: Learn how to recognize the signs of generational financial trauma that might influence your money habits. Cultural Identity and Money: Discover how embracing your cultural identity can enhance your relationship with money. Healing Financial Trauma: Practical steps to overcome financial trauma and create lasting change in your financial life. About Our Guest: Alejandra Rojas is an Afro-Latina money mindset mentor and trauma-informed expert who helps individuals uncover and heal from financial traumas. She shares valuable insights on transforming your financial mindset through her platform, The Money Mindset Hub, and her podcast. Why Listen? Understand the deep-rooted impacts of financial trauma. Gain insights into how generational and systemic factors influence financial behaviors in the BIPOC community. Learn actionable steps to improve your money mindset and financial well-being. Episode Highlights: The Invisible Hand of Financial Trauma: How financial trauma manifests and influences daily money decisions. Generational Trauma: The powerful effects of unspoken beliefs and emotions passed down through generations. Cultural Empowerment: Using cultural heritage to foster a positive financial mindset. Practical Healing: Strategies to move past financial traumas and build a healthier financial future. LINKS The Money Mindset Hub Top 5 Financial Growth Habits for BBIPOC Founders CONNECT WITH SHANNAH Sign up for my signature course, Unf*ck Your Money https://www.etmlearn.com/unfck-your-money Freebie - 10 Money Questions to Ask Yourself Free Money Guide https://etmpod.link/10moneyq Sign up for Financial Coaching with Shannah https://etmpod.link/coach To support the show, please subscribe or share the word about this show in your circles. Sign up for our newsletter Follow me on Instagram Leave a 5-star Review here https://ratethispodcast.com/etm. SPONSORS Thanks to OneSkin for sponsoring the show. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ETM at https://www.oneskin.co/ Thanks to Quince for sponsoring the show. Go to http://www.quince.com/etm for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Thanks to NerdWallet for sponsoring the show. Don’t wait to make smart financial decisions. Compare and find smarter credit cards, savings accounts, and more today at www.nerdwallet.com. Thanks to Monarch for sponsoring the show. ​​After trying out Monarch for myself, I understand why it’s the top-rated personal finance app. Listeners of this show will get an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to www.monarchmoney.com/ETM. Thanks to EarnIn for sponsoring the show. Just download the EarnIn app in Google Play of the Apple App store and use code Talkin Money under Podcast. Thanks to Noom for sponsoring the show. Start taking control of your weight management and join the millions who have lost weight with Noom. Sign up for your TRIAL today at www.noom.com. Thanks to ButcherBox for sponsoring the show. Sign up today at www.butcherbox.com/etm and use code ETM to get $20 off your first order. Thanks to DelelteMe for sponsoring the show. Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.JoinDeleteMe.com/ETM and use promo code ETM at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Do You Need a Will (or a Trust) and Why Should You Care
    May 14 2024
    Is creating a will and a trust the best money move you can make? I thought you’d never ask. I know it’s never fun to think about death and all the dark stuff, but a will and trust don’t have to feel like you’re watching a horror movie. Patrick Hicks, Head of Legal at Trust and Will, shares why creating a will and a trust might be your best money move this year in this vault episode. It's definitely one of my top money moves to make because it's not enough to just make money, you also need to protect it. LINKS Trust and Will https://trustandwill.com An In-Depth Look at Different Types of Trusts https://trustandwill.com/learn/types-of-trusts What is A Will https://trustandwill.com/learn/what-is-a-will CONNECT WITH SHANNAH Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do it without you. Sign up for my signature course, Unf*ck Your Money https://www.etmlearn.com/unfck-your-money Freebie - 10 Money Questions to Ask Yourself Free Money Guide https://etmpod.link/10moneyq Sign up for Financial Coaching with Shannah https://etmpod.link/coach To support the show, please subscribe or share the word about this show in your circles. Sign up for our newsletter Follow me on Instagram Leave a 5-star Review here https://ratethispodcast.com/etm. SPONSORS Thanks to OneSkin for sponsoring the show. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ETM at https://www.oneskin.co/ Thanks to Quince for sponsoring the show. Go to http://www.quince.com/etm for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Thanks to NerdWallet for sponsoring the show. Don’t wait to make smart financial decisions. Compare and find smarter credit cards, savings accounts, and more today at www.nerdwallet.com. Thanks to Monarch for sponsoring the show. ​​After trying out Monarch for myself, I understand why it’s the top-rated personal finance app. Listeners of this show will get an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to www.monarchmoney.com/ETM. Thanks to EarnIn for sponsoring the show. Just download the EarnIn app in Google Play of the Apple App store and use code Talkin Money under Podcast. Thanks to Noom for sponsoring the show. Start taking control of your weight management and join the millions who have lost weight with Noom. Sign up for your TRIAL today at www.noom.com. Thanks to ButcherBox for sponsoring the show. Sign up today at www.butcherbox.com/etm and use code ETM to get $20 off your first order. Thanks to DelelteMe for sponsoring the show. Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.JoinDeleteMe.com/ETM and use promo code ETM at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • 13 Money Secrets To Help You Reach Your Goals
    May 9 2024
    Have you ever thought that life would be so much easier if you knew the secrets to money? You're in luck! There are some tricks and just everyday money advice that I think you really need to know. Now, no one really talks about this stuff, and if they do, it’s brushed over because most assume you already know this stuff or that it isn’t important. We aren't going to do that! In this reboot episode, I’m sharing the top 13 money secrets that no one teaches you, but you should know them to be in the know. And, no, you don’t have to keep these a secret anymore. You'll learn why it's not really about what you earn but about what you spend, the #1 lesson for buying a car, how to keep your ego out of money decisions, the truth about money worries, and so much more. CONNECT WITH SHANNAH Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do it without you. Sign up for my signature course, Unf*ck Your Money https://www.etmlearn.com/unfck-your-money Freebie - 10 Money Questions to Ask Yourself Free Money Guide https://etmpod.link/10moneyq Sign up for Financial Coaching with Shannah https://etmpod.link/coach To support the show, please subscribe or share the word about this show in your circles. Sign up for our newsletter Follow me on Instagram Leave a 5-star Review here https://ratethispodcast.com/etm. SPONSORS Thanks to OneSkin for sponsoring the show. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ETM at https://www.oneskin.co/ Thanks to Quince for sponsoring the show. Go to http://www.quince.com/etm for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Thanks to NerdWallet for sponsoring the show. Don’t wait to make smart financial decisions. Compare and find smarter credit cards, savings accounts, and more today at www.nerdwallet.com. Thanks to Monarch for sponsoring the show. ​​After trying out Monarch for myself, I understand why it’s the top-rated personal finance app. Listeners of this show will get an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to www.monarchmoney.com/ETM. Thanks to EarnIn for sponsoring the show. Just download the EarnIn app in Google Play of the Apple App store and use code Talkin Money under Podcast. Thanks to Noom for sponsoring the show. Start taking control of your weight management and join the millions who have lost weight with Noom. Sign up for your TRIAL today at www.noom.com. Thanks to ButcherBox for sponsoring the show. Sign up today at www.butcherbox.com/etm and use code ETM to get $20 off your first order. Thanks to DelelteMe for sponsoring the show. Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.JoinDeleteMe.com/ETM and use promo code ETM at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • The Ultimate Divorce Checklist (That You'll Hopefully Never Need)
    May 8 2024
    You know the famous stat that half of all marriages end in divorce? That stat is still true for first marriages, while second and third marriages fail at higher rates. According to statistics from a Forbes article, the average length of a marriage before divorce is eight years. As someone who has been through a divorce, I can tell you it is both emotionally and financially devastating. That’s an understatement. There’s a lot I wish I would’ve known in the process, which is why our guest, Jennifer Lee, founder of Modern-Wealth and a pro at helping people through transitions like divorce, is joining us to give you the ultimate divorce checklist if you find yourself going through a divorce. In this episode, you'll learn: What questions do you need to ask your attorney How to deal with the emotional side of divorce Financial strategies you need about everything from who gets the house to how to keep your money separate LINKS Modern-Wealth website + more about Jennifer Divorce Stats article Forbes WORK WITH SHANNAH Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do it without you. Sign up for my signature course, Unf*ck Your Money https://www.etmlearn.com/unfck-your-money Freebie - 10 Money Questions to Ask Yourself Free Money Guide https://etmpod.link/10moneyq To support the show, please subscribe or share the word about this show in your circles. Sign up for our newsletter Follow me on Instagram Leave a 5-star Review here https://ratethispodcast.com/etm. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@EveryonesTalkinMoney SPONSORS Thanks to OneSkin for sponsoring the show. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ETM at https://www.oneskin.co/ Thanks to Quince for sponsoring the show. Go to http://www.quince.com/etm for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Thanks to NerdWallet for sponsoring the show. Don’t wait to make smart financial decisions. Compare and find smarter credit cards, savings accounts, and more today at www.nerdwallet.com. Thanks to Monarch for sponsoring the show. ​​After trying out Monarch for myself, I understand why it’s the top-rated personal finance app. Listeners of this show will get an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to www.monarchmoney.com/ETM. Thanks to EarnIn for sponsoring the show. Just download the EarnIn app in Google Play of the Apple App store and use code Talkin Money under Podcast. Thanks to Noom for sponsoring the show. Start taking control of your weight management and join the millions who have lost weight with Noom. Sign up for your TRIAL today at www.noom.com. Thanks to ButcherBox for sponsoring the show. Sign up today at www.butcherbox.com/etm and use code ETM to get $20 off your first order. Thanks to DelelteMe for sponsoring the show. Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.JoinDeleteMe.com/ETM and use promo code ETM at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Debt to Dollars: Secure Act 2.0's Student Loan Game-Changer
    May 7 2024
    Do you save for retirement or pay off your student loans? That’s the 64-million-dollar question I’ve been asked repeatedly. The good news is you might not have to choose between the two. Ever heard of the Secure Act 2.0? It was created in 2022, and some pretty cool features were rolled out in 2024, including the provision allowing employers to match retirement contributions in your 401K, 403b, etc., on your behalf when making student loan payments. OK, so what do you need to know? Robert Farrington, the creator of The College Investor and America’s Millennial Money Expert and Student Loan Debt Expert, is back on the show to break down all the ins and outs. I In this episode, you'll learn How the Secure Act 2.0 can help you with your money goals (and retirement savings) The current status of student loan debt forgiveness How you can roll over money from a 529 college savings plan to a Roth IRA LINKS The College Investor website - https://thecollegeinvestor.com The College Investor 529 Guide - https://thecollegeinvestor.com/529-plan-guide/ LEARN MORE Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do it without you. Sign up for my signature course, Unf*ck Your Money https://www.etmlearn.com/unfck-your-money Freebie - 10 Money Questions to Ask Yourself Free Money Guide https://etmpod.link/10moneyq To support the show, please subscribe or share the word about this show in your circles. Sign up for our newsletter Follow me on Instagram Leave a 5-star Review here https://ratethispodcast.com/etm. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@EveryonesTalkinMoney SPONSORS Thanks to OneSkin for sponsoring the show. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ETM at https://www.oneskin.co/ Thanks to Quince for sponsoring the show. Go to http://www.quince.com/etm for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Thanks to NerdWallet for sponsoring the show. Don’t wait to make smart financial decisions. Compare and find smarter credit cards, savings accounts, and more today at www.nerdwallet.com. Thanks to Monarch for sponsoring the show. ​​After trying out Monarch for myself, I understand why it’s the top-rated personal finance app. Listeners of this show will get an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to www.monarchmoney.com/ETM. Thanks to EarnIn for sponsoring the show. Just download the EarnIn app in Google Play of the Apple App store and use code Talkin Money under Podcast. Thanks to Noom for sponsoring the show. Start taking control of your weight management and join the millions who have lost weight with Noom. Sign up for your TRIAL today at www.noom.com. Thanks to ButcherBox for sponsoring the show. Sign up today at www.butcherbox.com/etm and use code ETM to get $20 off your first order. Thanks to DelelteMe for sponsoring the show. Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.JoinDeleteMe.com/ETM and use promo code ETM at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • The Best Tips to Save Money Every Month: Ask Shannah
    May 2 2024
    In this Ask Shannah episode, I’m covering some of my favorite tips to save money inspired by a question from Brett. This question comes from Brett – "Hi, Shannah, thanks for taking the time to answer my question. I’ve listened to this show since 2016, and even though you’ve changed it up over the years, it’s still one of my favorites. There are a lot of dude money podcasts, but I really like a softer approach and one that feels very non-judgmental. So thank you. I’m in my late 30s and doing pretty well financially, but I always seem to end the month without being able to save a lot of money. Am I doing something wrong? Can you give me any ideas of how much I save and any tips or tricks that you have to save money every month? Thanks a ton.” LINKS Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do it without you. Sign up for my signature course, Unf*ck Your Money https://www.etmlearn.com/unfck-your-money Freebie - 10 Money Questions to Ask Yourself Free Money Guide https://etmpod.link/10moneyq Sign up for Financial Coaching with Shannah https://etmpod.link/coach To support the show, please subscribe or share the word about this show in your circles. Sign up for our newsletter Follow me on Instagram Leave a 5-star Review here https://ratethispodcast.com/etm. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@EveryonesTalkinMoney SPONSORS Thanks to OneSkin for sponsoring the show. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ETM at https://www.oneskin.co/ Thanks to NerdWallet for sponsoring the show. Don’t wait to make smart financial decisions. Compare and find smarter credit cards, savings accounts, and more today at www.nerdwallet.com. Thanks to Monarch for sponsoring the show. ​​After trying out Monarch for myself, I understand why it’s the top-rated personal finance app. Listeners of this show will get an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to www.monarchmoney.com/ETM. Thanks to EarnIn for sponsoring the show. Just download the EarnIn app in Google Play of the Apple App store and use code Talkin Money under Podcast. Thanks to Noom for sponsoring the show. Start taking control of your weight management and join the millions who have lost weight with Noom. Sign up for your TRIAL today at www.noom.com. Thanks to ButcherBox for sponsoring the show. Sign up today at www.butcherbox.com/etm and use code ETM to get $20 off your first order. Thanks to DelelteMe for sponsoring the show. Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.JoinDeleteMe.com/ETM and use promo code ETM at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • What to Do With a Cash Windfall - Presenting NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast
    May 1 2024
    Enjoy this special presentation of NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast, a podcast where NerdWallet’s objective finance journalists answer real-world questions that empower you to make smarter decisions with your money and help your finances thrive. In this special episode, the hosts turn financial blunders into learning opportunities to help you set up for future financial success. Then, they weigh the pros and cons of saving and investing versus paying off debt when a listener comes across an unexpected cash windfall. To get even more clarity on strategies to help you build your wealth, invest wisely, shop for financial products, and plan for major life events, follow NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit nerdwallet.com/podcast to learn more. Links NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast SPONSORS Thanks to OneSkin for sponsoring the show. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ETM at https://www.oneskin.co/ Thanks to NerdWallet for sponsoring the show. Don’t wait to make smart financial decisions. Compare and find smarter credit cards, savings accounts, and more today at www.nerdwallet.com. Thanks to Monarch for sponsoring the show. ​​After trying out Monarch for myself, I understand why it’s the top-rated personal finance app. Listeners of this show will get an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to www.monarchmoney.com/ETM. Thanks to EarnIn for sponsoring the show. Just download the EarnIn app in Google Play of the Apple App store and use code Talkin Money under Podcast. Thanks to Noom for sponsoring the show. Start taking control of your weight management and join the millions who have lost weight with Noom. Sign up for your TRIAL today at www.noom.com. Thanks to ButcherBox for sponsoring the show. Sign up today at www.butcherbox.com/etm and use code ETM to get $20 off your first order. Thanks to DelelteMe for sponsoring the show. Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.JoinDeleteMe.com/ETM and use promo code ETM at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins