Have you ever been curious about franchising? There smart ways to invest in a franchise, you just need to know how to find the right one. I’ve been super excited about this episode because, believe it or not, in 875 episodes I’ve never talked about franchising. I have to admit, I had some preconceived notions about franchising, but I’m happy to say that they were blown out of the water after this conversation. For the past 20 years, Kim Daly has been helping people realize their dreams of busine...
Aug 05, 2022•44 min
The truth is everything in America isn’t always equal, especially when we’re talking about building and passing down generational wealth. The most important lesson that our guest Portia Wood, a generational wealth planning attorney at the Wood Legal Group, LLP shares are that you must get educated to protect yourself and your family and learn how to build generational wealth for future generations. That is one of the most powerful tools you have in your money tool belt. Portia is passionate abou...
Aug 03, 2022•44 min
Debt does impact your mental health in a major way. If you've ever felt stressed out, depressed, or anxious about money know that you are not alone. Debt is one of the #1 reasons for anxiety and depression and has even been described as a heavyweight that is pushing down on you every second of the day. Melanie Lockert, the brains behind the successful blog Dear Debt, and the Mental Health and Wealth podcast, is sharing her story of dealing with debt, depression, and how she paid off over $81,000...
Aug 01, 2022•39 min
Have you cried about your money lately? As Joe mentioned in the intro, millions of people are crying about their money, you might be one of those. I know I certainly have in the past. With all the content out there about money, it’s so easy to still feel lost at the end of the day. Especially now with talk of a recession and who knows what down the line. Joe Saul-Sehy, host of The Stacking Benjamins Podcast, author of the new book Stacked, and a former financial advisor doesn’t just talk the tal...
Jul 29, 2022•44 min
Yes, it is possible to invest in real estate and earn passive income on any income. If you’re active on social media, you may have heard of Rachel Richards and her brand Money Honey. Rachel has been on the show in the past, however, in this episode she's sharing her story about getting started in real estate investing. The truth is Rachel isn’t a trust fund baby and actually never made six figures in a job. She found creative ways to save money and was saving half of her salary to ramp up to her...
Jul 27, 2022•49 min
The question I get asked the most is, "how much money should I save for retirement." In this solo episode, I'm sharing 4 steps to figuring out how much money you save during your working years for retirement. There are endless calculators, blogs, and even podcasts that seek to answer this question. However, figuring out how much you need is a little more complex than completing a simple calculator. It all starts with visioning your future and understanding how much cash you'll need each year. Fr...
Jul 25, 2022•35 min
Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation with Keisha Blair. If you missed Part 1 we talked all about money trauma and how to heal your relationship with money. Make sure you click the link in the show notes to listen to this episode if you haven’t already. In this episode, we’re walking through the framework to uncover your personal financial identity. Why does this matter you ask? Well, your personal financial identity says a lot about how you think, act, and feel about money which has a direct co...
Jul 22, 2022•31 min
What would it feel like to be a financial grownup? I share a bit more in the episode, but I grew up in a family where we openly talked about stock investments, wealth, and growing your money, even from an early age. However, I missed some important lessons around saving money, how to deal with debt, and honestly realistic expectations of how much money you make post-college. I did what you probably did, just figure it all out. However, I know you want more for yourself and for your kids…or futur...
Jul 20, 2022•40 min
What would it feel like to check some money items off your to-do list and stress less? The summer is my favorite time of the year. My bday is in July and I just love a warm day that stays light out until well past 9 where I live. It’s also smack dab in the middle of the year and a good time to check in on your money so that you can stay on top of things without stressing yourself out. I'm sharing my top 15 to-do items for your summer money checklist in this solo episode. Links Truebill Keeper Ta...
Jul 18, 2022•35 min
Raise your hand right now if you’ve ever been a victim of identity fraud? I certainly have. In fact, did you know that identity fraud cost Americans $52 billion in 2021 and more than $1,500 in losses per victim? As our guest, John Buzzard, a nationally recognized financial industry fraud and security expert at Javelin Strategy & Research says, “it’s pretty hard to avoid identity fraud, and if you think you have, you better look again.” In this episode, we talk about what to do if you’re a victim...
Jul 15, 2022•52 min
Are you struggling with money trauma? You can have money trauma from relationships, your childhood, your own money beliefs, and even generational money trauma that has been passed down. Our guest, Keisha Blair is the author of a book called Holistic Wealth which was just recently updated, and the Founder of the Institute on Holistic Wealth is here to break down how to uncover, process, and heal from money trauma. Keisha shares her own story of managing money trauma and how to start taking agency...
Jul 13, 2022•43 min
Are these 5 investing taboos keeping you stuck? In Today's Shannah Shares, Community Q&A reboot episode, I tackle a question from Laquesha: "Hi Shannah. Thanks so much for answering my question. I really want to start investing but I keep getting hung up on all the chatter out there. I can’t figure out if I’m supposed to wait to start investing until I’ve paid off all my debt, or is that not smart to do? Also, it just feels like I need to be an expert at investing to do it well. I know that’s no...
Jul 11, 2022•36 min
The world of investing has largely been monopolized by companies that offer an outdated way of investing. Most investment companies don’t offer community amongst members or any type of education to help you. Enter Eve Halimi and Anam Lakhani, two 25-year-old phenoms who are also the Co-Founders of Alinea. Alinea is an investing community that helps its investors take a look under the hood to meet the people behind the company, aligning their investor’s impact interests and personal values with t...
Jul 08, 2022•38 min
Alright, who has been guilty of a little revenge spending this year? I know I have. That dopamine hit is a real thing when it comes to spending. The truth is, most of us just haven’t felt in control during the pandemic so now you want to spend, spend, spend. However, is that a good thing for our bank accounts, but maybe helps a little with our mental health? As our guest, Dr. Jaime Peters, Assistant Dean and Professor of Accounting, Finance, and Economics at Maryville University says, “if you’ve...
Jul 05, 2022•41 min
In this special vualt episode of Shannah Shares, Community Q&A, I'm sharing how to prioritize your savings goals for the big stuff. Today’s Community question comes from Robbie: "Hi there, Shannah, thanks so much for taking the time to answer my question and for all the great money content. I’m seriously learning so much. I wish I would’ve had this podcast when I was in college. I’m in my mid 30’s now and I just feel like I’m playing catch up all the time. I make good money and between my partne...
Jul 03, 2022•28 min
Does your credit need a bit of an overhaul? You’ve probably heard the term Cash is King, but I think it’s really Credit is King. Those three digits that make up your credit score hold a lot of power in your wealth-building journey. The truth is, It can be really difficult to build credit from scratch or improve a bad credit score. Jim McGinley, CEO of SeedFi, is here to show you how to create the credit score of your dreams and overcome any challenges in your way. In this special vault episode y...
Jul 01, 2022•43 min
I’m so excited about these new money 101 episodes. Over the course of the next few months, I’ll be breaking down some topics like how to pay off debt, ways to easily start investing, how to improve your credit score, and so much more. This episode is dedicated to the much-hated and universally loathed budget. As you can tell, I’m not a fan too. That’s because I believe that budgeting was never taught properly to you, so the fact that you hate budgeting isn’t your fault. It’s like a system that w...
Jun 28, 2022•35 min
In this Shannah Shares episode, I'm tacking a topic that is on everyone's mind lately: are we in a recession and why should I care. I walk you through what a recession is, how it might impact you, and some thoughts on how to get yourself recession ready. Links Forbes Article: What Is a Recession Jaime Peters, Maryville University WSJ Article: Recession Probability Episode Sponsors Thanks to Chime for sponsoring the show. Get started with Chime today. Applying for a free account takes less than 2...
Jun 26, 2022•28 min
Did you know that there is currently over $25.3 trillion in U.S. home equity and 17+ million residential properties have over 50% in home equity? Maybe you’re one of those millions who don’t know how much home equity you have, whether or not you should tap into it, and then what to use it for if you do. If you’re emphatically saying yes, this episode is for you. Michael Gifford, Founder, and CEO of Splitero, a company that helps you access your home equity is here to share everything about home ...
Jun 24, 2022•41 min
Ever had one of those late-night online shopping sprees that you just knew you’d regret in the morning? Our inner state of mind is so instrumental in shaping what we do and how we do it, that if we don’t manage our own mind and emotions in a healthy way, it’s almost impossible to make healthy choices. Those are powerful words by our guest, Dr. Cortland Dahl. In this reboot episode, you'll learn how to train your mind to step into financial well-being, aka how to be happy with your money, uncover...
Jun 21, 2022•38 min
This episode was inspired by a question from Bri: "Thank you for being the FIRST person to support me through my financial journey as an adult. I’m currently healing from many different emotions surrounding money. My question for you is about credit cards with perks. I got a few cards totaling 4,000 that I’m paying down but I didn’t realize I was doing a disservice to myself by not utilizing cards with perks (travel, rewards). Should I be moving toward paying off and closing 2/3 of those cards o...
Jun 19, 2022•32 min
What are NFTs and are they really an investment? I’ve been looking forward to this episode for quite some time because I’ve got a lot of NFT questions. It feels like all I’m reading these days is more about NFT hacks and losses so I was curious to know everything - what are NFTs, how do you create one, and are NFTs actually investments that you should spend your money on. Also, I’m a bit curious if NFTs are just another passing fad or here to stay. I knew just who to talk to. Stephen Young is th...
Jun 17, 2022•41 min
I have some shocking info to share with you. Data shows that almost all women will be single at some point either later in life or in the earlier years. Whether it’s being married and getting a divorce, being married and being widowed, or never getting married, if you’re a woman listening, buckle up for singlehood. And, unlike dual-earning couples, many of America’s 66 million unmarried women survive on one income. Yep, I know, mind blown, right? Of course, women earn less and are more at risk w...
Jun 14, 2022•48 min
In this episode, I'm featuring a Budget Rescue with Robert who asks: "Hi Shannah, thanks for taking the time to answer my question. BTW I love the new name of the show. This is one of the only places I feel like we can listen to all different types of conversations and you always surprise me with the topics. It’s so cool. I’m writing to see if you would give me some insights into my monthly budget. Here’s my snapshot - I make around $5K per month and have a fairly stable job, at least I think so...
Jun 12, 2022•35 min
How would your life have changed had you learned about money in high school or even college? I know mine would, fingers crossed, be very different. Our guest in this episode, Jake Cousineau, is a high school teacher helping young adults better understand personal finance as well as the author of “How to Adult: Personal Finance for the Real World”. Inspired by his own lack of personal finance knowledge, Jake poured himself into creating a curriculum for his students that would be life-changing an...
Jun 10, 2022•44 min
When you get married, you want to start your shared life together on the right financial foot. Most people are so involved with wedding planning that they put off having necessary money conversations that always arise after you tie the knot, and those often lead to fights and relationship breakdowns. If I’m honest, even as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, I still had some money fears after saying “I Do.” Based on my years working as a financial planner (AKA a marriage financial therapist) and per...
Jun 07, 2022•37 min
This week we’ve been focusing on student loans, hopefully, you had a chance to listen to our jam-packed episode with Robert Farrington on the student loan debacle. In this episode, we’re diving deeper into navigating the college aid process and all things FAFSA with Stuart Siegel, a nationally respected Financial Aid expert and founder of FAFSAssist. Get this, did you know that $24 billion dollars in financial aid that the government makes available go to waste each year simply because students ...
Jun 03, 2022•46 min
If you’re one of the 43 million student loan borrowers in the U.S. right, my guess is you’re thinking, WTF is going on. Student loans for many borrowers have been on pause due to the pandemic and are set to resume on August 31, 2022…if things don’t change, and they might. And what about that $10K student loan forgiveness…who knows. Since I don’t have a crystal ball, I can’t tell you what is going to happen, however, our guest on this episode, Robert Farrington, America’s Student Loan Debt Expert...
May 31, 2022•44 min
If you’ve been listening for a while now you know how passionate I am about helping understand that money success is not just about the how-tos. As our guest, Pam Krueger says, “money success it’s not just numbers. 99% of success is behavior and 1% is anything having to do with finance or math.” Pam is also passionate about teaching you the importance of money EQ. She’s the founder and CEO of Wealthramp, an advisor matching platform that connects consumers with vetted and qualified fee-only fina...
May 27, 2022•41 min
This is a special reboot episode. Imagine this...a bunch of really smart people sitting around and deciding to invent a financial product that would democratize investing and save investors like you and me billions of dollars in fees. And thus the invention of the Index Fund - probably the most popular way to invest today. Our guest, Robin Wigglesworth, has written this phenomenal and insightful book called Trillions: How a Band of Wall Street Renegades Invented the Index Fund and Changed Financ...
May 25, 2022•46 min
