Best Of 2022 Episode #2 - What would it feel like to step into financial awesomeness? Every one of us has this place where things just click, where you feel in control, your money is moving you towards your goals, your relationships, career, mindset, all of the above are just really in the sweet spot. Maybe you’re listening right now because you really want to get to this place that our guest, Paco De Leon calls, financial awesomeness. It’s true that there’s a lot of things out of our control wh...
Dec 21, 2022•40 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 Best Of episode, you'll learn how to train your mind to step into financial well-being, aka how to be happy with your money, uncove...
Dec 19, 2022•37 min
If you are in search of becoming financially free, you need to know these 5 principles of personal finance. Our guest on this episode, Curtis May, is the creator and owner of Practical Wealth Advisors and the host of The Practical Wealth Show Podcast. Curtis has been planning for individuals for more than 35 years, and he is passionate about helping his clients save money and live the very best life they can right now. In this special Best Of episode, which by the way, you will need to listen to...
Dec 16, 2022•47 min
Have you ever tried to achieve a money goal and felt like you never make any progress? Or do you cringe anytime something comes out of the blue that you need to spend money on? Or do you walk around feeling completely uneasy about your money situation? If you answered yes to either of these questions you are not alone. You see, money is about more than numbers. It’s about our very complex relationship with money that was set in motion even before we were born, believe it or not. All these years ...
Dec 14, 2022•41 min
Are you more of a giver or a receiver when it comes to helping others? I definitely love giving more than receiving…in fact I’m a terrible gift receiver. Giving effectively isn’t always easy. Our guest, Grace Nicolette, co-host of the Giving Done Right Podcast and Vice President of Programming and External Relations at the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), is here to help you figure out how to give effectively whether it’s now at the end of the year or whether you want to create a giving ...
Dec 12, 2022•43 min
Travel is back and millions are ready to get out there and start experiencing it all again. However, there’s a new reality. What happens if you get sick or injured while you’re away? You might think that you just pick up your insurance card and all will be taken care of. Not so fast. Did you know that getting sick or hurt on a vacation can lead to some pretty wicked consequences like a huge bill that could drain your bank account? That’s where travel insurance comes in. I absolutely love to trav...
Dec 09, 2022•44 min
To achieve success with your money, you must learn how to master your money mindset. You definitely need to know what to do with your money but your relationship with money is paramount. I thought it might be fun to wrap up the month doing a little mashup of some of the most impactful ideas to remind you that mastering your mindset is well within your reach. Not to mention, the benefits of doing so will be felt in every area of your life from your relationships, to your career, your relationship...
Dec 07, 2022•40 min
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room - inflation. You hear about inflation everywhere and feel it every time you fill up your car at the gas station or pop into the store to buy some food. Inflation is currently around 7.7%, which is the highest it has been since the early 1980s, and it looks like it’s here to stay much longer than Pumpkin Spiced Lattes. You might be asking, who benefits from inflation and where’s my inflation relief? It’s not all bad though - higher inflation typically mea...
Dec 05, 2022•48 min
Debit card vs. credit card, which card should you use when? It may feel like plastic is plastic, but when it comes to your money, there are some distinct differences between a debit card vs. a credit card. In this Shannah Shares episode, I’m talkin’ when you use which card, how to maximize your benefits, and some key distinct differences. This episode was inspired by a question from Marcus who wrote: Shannah, thanks for the show. I’m learning a lot and enjoying actually hearing about money every...
Dec 02, 2022•35 min
Alright, who are my sports fans? There are few things we all love more than sports. Being in a crowd at a game or having friends over and rooting for your fav team is simply the best feeling. And if you’re a sports fan you know that sports can be downright budget-breaking. According to a Lendingtree.com survey, sports fans will shell out an average of $664 this fall and 33% may take on debt to do so. Our guest on this episode is Matt Shulz, chief credit analyst for LendingTree, and he’s here to ...
Nov 30, 2022•41 min
Alright, let’s get real here. Are you making six figures but still using your parents' Netflix Login? Are you spending more money at Starbucks than you’re saving into your 401(k)? If you answered yes, you might be what’s called a HENRY- that is a high earner, that is not yet rich. In today’s episode, Gideon Drucker, a millennial and is a third-generation advisor at his family’s wealth management firm, Drucker Wealth in NYC, is dropping some serious knowledge about what being a HENRY might mean f...
Nov 28, 2022•39 min
The personal finance world is full of rules and things that you should and shouldn’t do with your money. These rules lead to stress, frustration, and competition and honestly, make you feel like you aren’t doing enough, you don’t have enough, and you’ll never be able to fully be happy with your money situation. This is so not true. If you’ve ever made a money mistake, which we all have, this episode is for you. In this episode you'll learn, why we all make money mistakes, how to recover from a m...
Nov 25, 2022•34 min
Have you ever bought something on Black Friday and thought, "what did I just do?" If so, this episode is for you. In this special bonus episode, I'm sharing all my tips on how to shop on Black Friday with intention so you feel good about yourself and all the purchases you might make. It's tough to shop smartly, but intention is all about bringing in moments of pause where you can think through what you're buying and how you're buying it so come out of the Black Friday weekend victorious. SPONSOR...
Nov 24, 2022•36 min
Have you ever wondered why we eat turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, and our favorite veggie dish for Thanksgiving? The Thanksgiving meal has evolved so much since the early 1900s and become the holiday we associate with eating until we can't eat anymore. In this Friendsgiving episode, I sat down with the amazing Katherine Spiers, host of the Smart Mouth Podcast, to find out the history behind the Thanksgiving meal and got to the bottom of our pumpkin-crazed eating trends. Katherine shares how Than...
Nov 23, 2022•29 min
Are you ready to get a clue about investing and take charge of your financial future? Before you sink a single dollar into the stock market, you need to know author Susan Laubach’s 7 rules to invest effectively and make your money grow. Susan knows a LOT about investing. She is a former Wall Street stockbroker and financial educator. She’s taught several levels of investment education to students aged 18 to 74. Better Investing Magazine called Laubach’s previous book “the most-well rounded sourc...
Nov 21, 2022•41 min
What would it feel like to create a budget that works for you? Let’s just burst a big bubble here. There isn’t one way to create a budget. You can make your budget look and feel as much like you as you need to. You can use an app or a spreadsheet or a Post-It Note or a good ole’ piece of paper. In this episode, I’m sharing how to create a budget that works for you and helps you get closer to your money goals. Yes, it can be done, and it can be done with ease. LINKS Monarch Money You Need a Budge...
Nov 18, 2022•36 min
If you’ve ever seen a movie, read a book, or listened to a song, you know how important stories are. Stories are what root you in life and give a lot of context to who you are and what you do. On this show, we like to talk about the idea of your money story. Think of your money story as a collection of how you were raised, your views toward money, your beliefs, and all the things that have happened to you related to money. Your money story holds great power over your relationship with money and ...
Nov 16, 2022•49 min
How good would it feel to take back control of your financial life and stop feeling so financially stressed? I’m hoping your answer is, “pretty awesome, but how do I do that?” According to our guest, Liz Davidson, CEO of Financial Finesse, a leading provider of unbiased financial wellness programs in the country, you have to start by getting financially well. Just like you take care of your mental health, you also need to give your money some TLC beyond spreadsheets and calculators. Believe it o...
Nov 14, 2022•46 min
What would it feel like to drop the shame and guilt around money in your relationship once and for all? This episode is for you if you're ready to cultivate a healthy money relationship with your partner filled with mutual respect and love. On this episode, Manisha Thakor from Money Zen is here to share everything you need to know about getting financially naked with your partner. Manisha is the co-author of two personal finance books for young women in their 20s and 30s: On My Own Two Feet: A M...
Nov 11, 2022•39 min
Is the paycheck worth the pain, that’s the question we’re diving into? Ok, friends, I’ve got a powerful money story to share with you from our guest Jaime Fiore Higgins, author of the new book, Bully Market: My Story of Money and Misogyny at Goldman Sachs in this episode that is going to rock your world. As I talked with Jaime it reminded me of a time in my own career, the only corporate job that I’ve had when I worked for a guy who let’s just say was not a good boss. I lost a part of my soul fo...
Nov 09, 2022•45 min
I often tell people that I’m allergic to fluorescent lights. It’s, of course, not actually true, but I’ve really only had one W-2 9-5 job in my life and have always been an entrepreneur and freelancer at heart. There are a lot of perks that come with freelancing like the ability to make unlimited money and of course working in your pj’s and grabbing snacks whenever you want. But, there are downsides to freelancing and being an entrepreneur. It’s often hard to get paid after you do your job. Most...
Nov 07, 2022•40 min
On this episode of Shannah Shares, Community Q&A, I'm answering a question from Rachel: “Hi there Shannah. I feel like you’re a friend but you don’t even know me. I’m a regular listener and I know you’ve featured so many authors on this show who have books. I’m curious what some of your favorites are. I feel like I need to create a bookshelf all about money so I can dig deeper into topics that I’m curious about. Thanks for this show, it’s helped me a lot. Just last year I was able to negotiate a...
Nov 04, 2022•52 min
It’s time to get our therapy on in this episode. This is probably one of the most important episodes we’ve done because it hits at the heart of what we all feel about money - it’s stressful and causes a great deal of anxiety. There are countless studies that show that money is the #1 cause of stress and anxiety and most of us are left to figure out how to deal with it in a world where talking about money is still a taboo topic. As our guest, psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora, author of a new book call...
Nov 02, 2022•46 min
This special Halloween vault episode of Shannah Shares was inspired by a question from Brian and Tracey. They have friends who recently got a postnuptial agreement and are curious about how they work and if it makes sense for them. As controversial as they might be, if you're thinking about a prenup or a postnup, the first place you should start is getting some education around these hot-button documents. Jennifer Guimond-Quigley is joining us on this episode to demystify what you need to know a...
Oct 31, 2022•37 min
Have you ever found yourself on a cold early November morning after waking from a turkey-induced tryptophan coma, standing outside the mall in your pj’s or whatever you can grab at 4:30 in the morning, waiting for a store to open on Black Friday and thinking, “is this really worth it?” I sure have, and although most of us do a majority of shopping online these days, I had a puzzling question that I needed to find an answer to, “is Black Friday dead, or should we really still care about this reta...
Oct 30, 2022•43 min
Did you know that wine wasn’t only just for drinking? Wine can also be a good alternative asset to your portfolio. Anthony Zhang, CEO, and co-founder of a company called Vinovest is our guest on this episode and he’s sharing why wine consistently outperforms other alternative assets. I guarantee you’ll think about wine differently after this episode. You'll lean how to start investing in wine, what you need to know before you invest, what are the downsides of investing in wine, and why wine outp...
Oct 28, 2022•34 min
Have you ever wondered, “how do millionaires actually make millions?” Well, the first thing you need to do is focus on making millionaire money moves by cultivating a millionaire mindset and a set of values that help you move closer to that millionaire status. Our guest, Cedric Nash, has been dubbed “Your Millionaire Mentor'' largely because of his dedication to building generational wealth himself and teaching you and me how to do the same. Cedric is a serial entrepreneur and investor who educa...
Oct 26, 2022•45 min
You’ve probably heard the saying, dogs are man’s and woman’s best friend. Well, I can tell you after getting our pup Winnie this year, that is for sure a true statement. We all know dogs are so much more than that, they are true family members. What is also true is that dogs can be an expensive investment. I don’t even want to tell you how much money we’ve already spent on toys and chews alone in the first 6 months of having Winnie, which I am sure all you dog parents can relate to. So I thought...
Oct 24, 2022•47 min
The end of the year is a great time focus on your money and find ways to save more, spend better and achieve your goals. Our guest, Autumn Lax, is a Certified Financial Planner™ and Wealth Management Specialist℠ with Drucker Wealth Management. In this episode, Autumn is sharing her end of the year money checklist to help you close out 2022 like a pro. We talk about how to create an annual budget planning session, why you might want to harvest some of your tax losses, how to maximize your benefit...
Oct 21, 2022•38 min
In this Shannah Shares episode, I'm covering everything you need to know about Health Savings Accounts, aka HSAs. This episode was inspired by six listeners who all wanted to know if they should have an HSA. Also, there are a lot of questions about what exactly is an HSA, how one works, and how can you use it. I'm covering it all, including a conversation with Rida Wong from hsastore.com. LINKS Hsastore.com Health Savings Account 101 SPONSORS Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show. Go to ...
Oct 19, 2022•43 min
