rich & REGULAR with Kiersten and Julien Saunders

rich & REGULAR is the podcast for people who want to take charge of their money, pay off their debt, build their wealth, and live their best lives without being obsessed with money. Every week, Kiersten and Julien Saunders show you how money intersects with everything else in your life and teach you how to use it to your advantage. They share their insights and tips on how to make, save, and invest money in creative and unconventional ways. They also help you understand the big changes that are happening in the world and how to adapt to them. Because being rich & famous is overrated. Being rich & REGULAR is where it's at.

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6: Competitiveness in Relationships

Julien and Kiersten Saunders ( @richandregular ) explore the healthy and unhealthy ways people compete in relationships -- and not just the romantic ones! Whether it’s a desire to ‘out-gift’ your partner, or a race to ‘out-earn’ your colleagues, competition in relationships can have both positive and negative effects on your financial goals. In this episode, we discuss: Ways competition might show up in relationships A study that suggests friendly competition is a way to “spice things up” The so...

May 24, 2021•34 min•Ep. 8

8: Adjusting Your Financial Plan when Life Happens

Julien and Kiersten Saunders ( @richandregular ) discuss three life-changing events: becoming a parent, divorce and death. What do they all have in common? They can be very, very expensive. And ironically as common as these experiences are, they are some of the least talked about topics. In this episode, we discuss: How to financially prepare for a child/new family member Some best practices/resources for handling a large medical bill Solid financial routines for married couples that may mitigat...

May 17, 2021•41 min•Ep. 7

7: Financially Supporting a Parent (Our Story)

Julien and Kiersten Saunders ( @richandregular ) are discussing their personal experience of moving their mom out of Senior housing and taking on the role of financially supporting a parent. Caring for elders and children at the same time isn’t a new concept, but a recent report suggests that modern caregivers are younger and more ethnically diverse and newer to caregiving as a whole. Millennials and Gen X’ers are feeling the squeeze. We don’t have any magic solutions, but in this week’s episode...

May 10, 2021•48 min•Ep. 6

5: Credit Card Points Hacking...Is It Worth It?

Julien and Kiersten Saunders ( @richandregular ) explore the multi-billion dollar business of selling points. Today, most credit card issuers offer consumers points as an incentive to spend more. These points can be used to reduce or even eliminate costs of something you’ve got your eye on….but is it worth it? In this episode, we cover: What “points hacking” is and the pros and cons of gamifying your spending Whether rewards points are a reasonable way to lower your expenses The unique relations...

May 03, 2021•28 min•Ep. 5

4: Is Homeownership a Luxury?

Julien and Kiersten Saunders ( @richandregular ) ask an important question: is homeownership a luxury? The real estate industry is booming right now, but what does it mean for buyers? In this episode, we’re discussing recent trends in the real estate market and whether owning a home should be considered a luxury purchase. We cover: What it means for a home to be affordable based on a recent survey Affordability trends in the US The connection between homeownership and the American Dream The new ...

Apr 26, 2021•30 min•Ep. 4

3: Financial Literacy and Overcoming Hesitance

Finance is a big topic. We have a whole podcast on it! With all of the many terms, concepts and strategies, it can be daunting to start the journey to mastering good financial practices. Julien and Kiersten talk about their own journeys on the topic and offer some advice for the best ways to start out. Resources: GameStop's Wild Stock Ride Exposed Our Country's Financial Illiteracy - https://www.lx.com/money/lx-natl-gamestops-wild-stock-ride-exposed-our-countrys-financial-illiteracy/32215/ For m...

Apr 19, 2021•26 min•Ep. 3

2: The Four-Letter F-Word... Fees

Yes, you can avoid some fees just by knowing they exist, and for the rest it's being mindful of it. Factor it in when you're comparing and lean into technology. Digital banks often have fewer fees and certain budget apps will isolate your fees so you can track it like any other category. Resources: AARP Study on Fees - https://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/econ/401k-fees-awareness-11.pdf Expense Ratio Calculator - https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/investing/mutual-fund-calculator/ Expense Ratio definit...

Apr 12, 2021•32 min•Ep. 2

1: Introducing the Money Editors with Josh Ellis

Julien and Kiersten Saunders are the new Money Editors for SUCCESS magazine. In their first podcast, they tell SUCCESS Editor-in-Chief Josh Ellis how they met, how they started talking about money and what they have planned for the new show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Connect with Julien and Kiersten on our website , Instagram , Twitter , and YouTube . Join our email list to get updates from us, opportunities for discounts, freebies and a quick rundown on the relevant f...

Apr 12, 2021•32 min•Ep. 1

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Find out what's to come from Kiersten and Julien Saunders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Connect with Julien and Kiersten on our website , Instagram , Twitter , and YouTube . Join our email list to get updates from us, opportunities for discounts, freebies and a quick rundown on the relevant financial and career news impacting your life. Get our book Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away , named 2023 best overall book about investing by Business Insider and one ...

Apr 09, 2021•2 min

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