President Biden and the U.S. Department of Education made an announcement a few months ago that federal student loans that were eligible could see $10,000 or $20,000 in student loan forgiveness by the end of 2022. You’re probably wondering the same thing…yeah, I need to know all the details. In this super timely episode, I chat with student loan expert, Robert Farrington from The College Investor about all the details you need to know. We cover who is eligible and who is not for forgiveness, how...
Oct 17, 2022•46 min
In this episode of Shannah Shares, Community Q&A, I'm covering tips to boost your credit score this fall. Our community question comes from Jackie: "Hello, Shannah. I finally worked up enough courage to send in a question. I’d love to know any money tricks in general and how to boost my credit score. I’m really trying to get my money stuff (trying to avoid profanity there but you know what word I want to use) together this fall. My credit has been in the not-so-good place for a while, my fault t...
Oct 13, 2022•39 min
Can you have the best of both worlds - working a job that you love while being a successful real estate investor and building wealth? If you’re Rachel Gainsbrugh the answer is yes. Rachel was facing what so many of us face, huge student loans - I’m talking over $500K, and a passion to figure out a revenue stream that would help her create a life she didn’t need a vacation from. After a lot of research, Rachel found short-term real estate rentals, mainly through Airbnb, and was able to create a 1...
Oct 12, 2022•40 min
Have you ever sat back and wondered, “what is the actual story of how and why money was created?” In every episode of this pod we’re talking about different ways to better your relationship with money and breaking down all the how-to’s and how not to’s with money. But, let’s take a step back from that if you’ll indulge me, and let’s look at why we even use money in the first place. I think you can certainly agree that money has messed us up - it’s divided us, it causes so much stress and fear, a...
Oct 10, 2022•41 min
I bet you’re tired of hearing about recessions – recession this, recession that, but friends, now is a good time as any to get yourself and your career recession ready. Brandon Renfro, CFP, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Finance and all-around recession expert says the #1 thing to focus on is your career. In this vault episode, you'll learn what is a recession, how a recession impacts your money situation, how to prepare for a recession, and steps to take before a recession hits. LINKS Brandon on...
Oct 07, 2022•38 min
Raise your hand if you’ve ever said these words, “I’m broke?” We throw the word broke around almost as much as we do with my least favorite words, “I’m fine.” What does it actually mean to be broke - my guess is a little something different for us all. As our guest, Dr. Melody Wright, founder of Broke on Purpose and Kinly’s Director of Financial Education says, “there’s a difference between being aimlessly broke and broke on purpose.” Broke on purpose is a choice you make proactively to help you...
Oct 05, 2022•48 min
Have you ever had a goal but just can’t seem to get there? Maybe you doubt your ability or your bank account to get you there. I’ve been fascinated by understanding how you actually achieve goals and move past belief systems that don’t serve you, particularly when it comes to money. I feel like it’s a lifelong process but along the way, you get access to gems that help you speed up the process. Our guest, Hilary DeCesare is an Award-Winning Entrepreneur and author of a new book, “RELAUNCH: Spark...
Oct 03, 2022•41 min
I asked over 100 people what their best money advice is that everyone should know about. You'd be shocked to learn that many people shared the exact same tips. Proof that how everyone thinks about money isn't so different after all. In this episode, I'm sharing the top 15 tips that were the most common tips including money hacking tips, mindset tips, and wealth-building tips. LINKS 13 Money Secrets No One Teaches You But You Should Know SPONSORS Thanks to Chime for sponsoring the show. Get start...
Sep 30, 2022•30 min
Are you ready for open enrollment? Open enrollment for health insurance is right around the corner. However, no matter when you’re listening to this episode, you’re going to love this guide to hacking health insurance with Cosmopolitan Deputy Lifestyle Director Ashely Oerman. Ashley is breaking down what you need to know to save some bucks in the process, like her great tip on whether to choose an HMO or PPO and how to save $84,000. She also shares what you need to know about a Health Savings Ac...
Sep 28, 2022•38 min
This Ask Shannah episode was inspired by a question from Nicole who wrote, “Shannah, I’m so thrilled to have found the Everyone’s Talkin’ Money podcast. You cover so many topics that I never knew I wanted to learn about and I’m always sharing them as you ask me to do with friends, so thank you. Ok, I’ve got a doozy of a question. My partner and I are always getting into fights over money. We’ve been together for 5 years now and are considering marriage but I’m pretty scared. We’ve gone to therap...
Sep 26, 2022•34 min
Did you know there is $195 billion of medical debt outstanding? And, in fact, medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy here in the U.S. If you’ve been to the hospital or even a Dr. recently you know, even with insurance, getting healthcare in the country means you often have to pay out of pocket in a big way. The truth is you shouldn’t be put in financial ruin for walking through the door of a hospital or medical provider. We are human beings that all deserve to have affordable and access...
Sep 21, 2022•44 min
It’s been almost a year since my husband Jeff and I moved to the East Coast from Los Angeles. This last year has been a giant process of untangling a lot of stuff that I had gotten tangled up, including maybe even shockingly so, parts of my relationship with money. I want to ask you, are there parts of your relationship with money that need to be untangled? I was so excited to talk with our guest Angela McKinney, an additional recovery expert, somatic guide, and author of a new book Untangle: Ho...
Sep 19, 2022•43 min
Are these 5 investing taboos keeping you stuck? In Today's Shannah Shares, Community Q&A vault episode, I tackle a question from Laquisha: "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 not...
Sep 16, 2022•37 min
That hot summer wind is giving way to a cooler fall breeze at least where I live, and that means you’ve only got a few months left this year to get your money ready for the new year. In this episode, I’m sharing 8 Fall Money Moves to make to set yourself up for success. Bring out the cozy sweats, brew a cup of tea, and let’s start talkin’. RELATED EPISODES Money 101 - How to Track Your Cash And Why It Matters 7 Secrets to Free Up Cash and Create More Cash Flow SPONSORS Thanks to Chime for sponso...
Sep 14, 2022•38 min
My cute pup Winnie is just past the 7-month mark and is starting to find her voice, as we say. She’s barking at other dogs on walks, much to my dismay, she’s got boundless energy, and she’s also trying to figure out how to navigate life. Winnie kind of reminds me what it feels like to be an entrepreneur - you’re always trying to navigate running a business and learning when to bark. There are 582 million entrepreneurs in the world, and if you’re one of those, you know what I mean. But figuring o...
Sep 12, 2022•49 min
Have you ever thought, if only I knew the secrets to money, life would be so much easier? 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 so you can be in ...
Sep 09, 2022•38 min
If you’ve been listening to this show for a while you know I LOVE to travel. I don’t always love the airport and I’m a pretty nervous flyer, but I love discovering new places, integrating into new cultures, trying new foods, and honestly, just relaxing. I’m a little crazy because I love to do all the research before a trip. Yep, I’m that girl who loves to go down travel rabbit holes. I love to play around on a ton of sites and look for the best bang for our buck. But I know you might not enjoy a...
Sep 07, 2022•37 min
Alright, raise your hand if you’ve tried budgeting, you’ve tried all the apps, and for whatever reason, you’ve decided that something must be wrong with you because it doesn’t work. Well, my friend, you aren’t alone. I too have tried my share of budgeting apps only to get frustrated at the process because I know that most traditional budgeting programs and apps are missing the golden key you need to actually be successful. They are all missing the psychology piece - aka a deeper dive into your t...
Sep 05, 2022•41 min
Shannah Shares: 7 Ways to Stay Focused on Your Money Goals In this Shannah Shares, Community Q&A vault episode, I'm sharing the 7 tips to help you stay focused on your money goals inspired by a question from Amanda: "I love your podcast and have been listening for over a year now being inspired and working towards my goals. Maybe my question isn't really a question, but more like a request for a pep talk. I have 4 main money goals that I've been slowly working towards Paying off my student loans...
Sep 02, 2022•32 min
Being an entrepreneur myself, I’ve always known that the trickiest part of running your own business or starting your own side hustle is the money part. How do you get enough money to get up and running? You could borrow money from friends and a family, use your own cash, or look for investors who believe in your idea. In this episode, we’re talkin’ all about a different form of investing called angel investing and how women are using angel investing to bridge the gender gap in entrepreneurship ...
Aug 31, 2022•43 min
Six letters – BUDGET – is probably one of the most despised combinations of letters in the English language, but that’s because you’re thinking about it all wrong. A budget isn’t a set-in-stone document that is some formal decree telling what you can and can’t spend your money on. In fact, in this episode, I'm giving you permission to throw out your budget with a few simple caveats and teaching you my easy 1-2-3 system for budgeting so you can stop stressing over money. RELATED EPISODES Budget R...
Aug 29, 2022•30 min
Are you eligible for $10,000 in student loan forgiveness? After months and months and months of speculation, we finally have word that many Americans will receive $10,000 of automatic student loan forgiveness. Will that be you, will it make a difference in your life, and what do you need to know all in this special episode? Links Department of Education Subscription Page Studentaid.gov Addressing the $1.5 Trillion in Student Loan Debt article Federal Student Aid Information on the Initiative CNN...
Aug 26, 2022•30 min
Are you ready to learn how to accelerate your path to prosperity and create your financial freedom blueprint? Maybe prosperity is a dollar amount or being able to have time and freedom in your day, maybe it’s becoming debt-free, or having a certain amount of money in your investment accounts. No matter what prosperity means to you, you need a roadmap to get there. Our guest, Louis Llanes is the founder of Wealthnet Investments, LLC and the author of a new book called Financial Freedom Blueprint....
Aug 24, 2022•39 min
Fertility is a tricky (and expensive) topic. No matter how you feel about having babies, you have to face that question at some point in life, and it can be a difficult one. Do you have kids, can you have kids, and when is the right time to have kids? In this special vault episode, our podcast guest Afton Vechery, co-founder and CEO of Modern Fertility joins me to talk all about the price of fertility and what her company is doing to change the conversation. You'll learn why fertility is a hush-...
Aug 22, 2022•38 min
Are you struggling to finally break free from debt? In this Money 101 episode, I’m breaking down how to think about debt, strategies to pay it off, and why being completely debt-free should never be the goal. Just a quick note, this episode is not just for newbies. When I was a working financial planner I worked with people of all ages who just couldn’t figure out how to get a handle on debt. So, you are not alone if you’re struggling with debt. According to CNBC, the average American has over $...
Aug 19, 2022•34 min
Now is the time to know how to recession-proof your career. I know that right now there’s SO much talk about recession and you probably have seen a few notices from companies that they are laying off people, sometimes in a BIG way. So what can you do to recession-proof your career? Jacqueline Twillie, founder of ZeroGap and Amazon best-selling author of Navigating the Career Jungle and Don’t Leave Money on the Table, is here to hold your hand and give you a solid action plan for how you recessio...
Aug 17, 2022•45 min
What if you could feel good about saving money? Raise your hand if you are guilty of this…you hit the buy now button without even thinking. I know I certainly am. But what if all those buy-now purchases are moving you further away from your dreams and goals without you consciously being aware of it? In today’s vault episode with money-saving expert Jeanette Pavini, we move from mindless spending to mindful spending and uncover the secret to finding joy in saving money. You'll learn the 3 step st...
Aug 15, 2022•40 min
What does it take to become an everyday millionaire? If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me how to get to millionaire status, I’d probably be a multi-millionaire by now. Deacon Hayes, former financial advisor, founder of Well Kept Wallet, and author of You Can Retire Early, knows a thing or two about millionaire status. Over the last few years, he’s dedicated himself to becoming debt-free and educates people just like you on how to do the same. Recently, he became so inspired to teach...
Aug 12, 2022•41 min
Women have been largely overlooked in money conversations and you know the stats, we earn less, live longer, and so much more. We definitely get the short end of the equality stick a lot. So it’s even more important, no, make that critical, that we as women learn how to have fiscal freedom. As our guest, Kimberlee Davis says, “ a lot of women don’t know what the heck is going on with their finances and don’t like to talk about it.” In Kimberlee’s new book, “The Fiscal Feminist”, she shares the m...
Aug 10, 2022•46 min
We're featuring one of my favorite vault episodes from 2018 that was a listener favorite. I hope you enjoy it! All personal finance experts can agree on one thing – starting to save early will almost always help you reach your lifestyle goals quicker and with more ease than those who wait longer. When you think about your savings there are two ways you can save – the crockpot style or the microwave style. Inspired by a recent industry article in Financial Planning Magazine, thinking about a croc...
Aug 08, 2022•27 min
