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Your American Money

I want to say that I've got money figured out...but, I don't. Girl Gone Frugal is a podcast for the woman who: is not naturally frugal, wants to change their financial life, eats kale, wants to travel, but needs some support and suggestions on their financial journey.
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Episodes

My Experience Doing the Fjallraven Classic: Black People DO Backpack

One of my favorite activities to enjoy is exploring the outdoors. I love to hike, bike, walk, camp and backpack whenever possible. In today's episode, I share my exprience participating in the Fjallraven Classic USA and answer some questions that you might have for me about whether or not you should participate. Show notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/fjallraven-classic

Sep 26, 202211 min

What a Month of Free Transit in Colorado Taught Me About American Policy

In this episode I discuss the Zero Fare for Better Air (free month of transit in Colorado) that happened during the month of August and why this program has fired me up when it comes to financial policy and initiatives that serve the greater good. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/transit-in-colorado

Sep 21, 202215 min

Stop Telling Everyone to Buy a Home

In the following episode I talk about why I wish we would stop telling everyone to buy a home. There are some downsides. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/should-everyone-buy-a-house

Sep 19, 202218 min

Michelle is Money Hungry-A Reintroduction

In today's episode I wanted to reintroduce myself, the show and what is the mission of the work that I do. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/reintroduction

Sep 12, 202213 min

11 Personal Finance Creators Share Their Thoughts on Student Loan Forgiveness

In this second to last episode about student loan forgiveness, I share what my 10 guests and I think should happen with the policy. This episode was recorded prior to the release of the policy details. How close were we to the actual policy? What did we forget? Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/11-personal-finance-creators-share-their-thoughts-on-student-loan-forgiveness...

Aug 30, 202228 min

Maybe It's Time for a Debt Jubiliee

Amanda of Millionaire By Next Year and I get really meta as we talk about student loan forgiveness, debt and more in the second to last episode of my thirteen week series all about student loan forgiveness. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/debt-jubilee

Aug 16, 202243 min

There Is More Than One Way to Forgive Student Loans

Jack Wang helps students figure out how to pay for college with the goal of avoiding going into student loan debt. We also talk about the fact that there's more than one way to design a student loan forgiveness policy. He offers an intriguing option. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/forgive-student-loans

Aug 09, 202254 min

$250,000 in Student Loans and the PSLF Program with Matt Lane

Matt Lane who is known for his "Financial Bad Takes" Bracket on Twitter shares his student loan forgiveness journey as he gets close to the end. We talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of the Public Service Loan Forgivness Program. Matt even shares a rant. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/250000-in-student-loans

Aug 02, 202253 min

That's Nice that You Paid Off Your Student Loans

In this episode Kevin L. Matthews and I talk about the pros and cons of student loan forgiveness. He actually has an economics degree. Let's Gooooo!!! Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/you-paid-off-your-student-loans

Jul 26, 202234 min

A Lawyer Thinks We Should Abolish Undergrad-Here's Why

In this episode, Lisa from A Lawyer and Her Money shares her thoughts about the student loan forgiveness program, why undergrad should be abolished and what we could do instead to change higher education in America. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/we-should-get-rid-of-undergrad

Jul 18, 202242 min

What a Student Loan Lawyer Thinks About Student Loan Forgiveness

It feels like I've spoke with a lot of lawyers in this series because I have. In this episode I speak wit Stanley Tate, a lawyer who specializes in student loan related law. In this short but impactful conversation I found out how much most of us don't know about what's currently available to us now-without needing a Student Loan Forgiveness Policy change. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/student-loan-lawyer

Jul 12, 202222 min

Why the Debt Payoff King is Not Pro Student Loan Forgiveness

It was important for me to have a balanced discussion about the student loan forgiveness policy. In this episode I speak with Howard Dvorkin, CEO of Debt.com about why he is not for this policy and some of his concerns. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/no-to-student-loan-forgiveness

Jul 05, 202247 min

Keeping Your Mileage Points and Cash Back Rewards Organized with Zac Hood ofTravel Freely and Cash Freely

One of my favorite things to do is to share helpful free. resources that help make things easier in your life. In this episode I speak with Zac Hood, creator of CashFreely and Travel Freely, free apps that help users keep their cash rewards and mileage points organized. It's a fun story and cool tools, if you're planning your Blaxit, are a FIRE fan or just want cash back-listen to the episode Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/cash-freely-and-travel-freely...

Jun 28, 202250 min

Some Real Talk About Student Loan Forgiveness and Student Loans with Ja'Net Adams

In this episode, I speak with Ja'Net Adams from Debt Sucks University. We talk about the potential for Student Loan Forgiveness whether it will be $10-$50,000 and whichever amount is a gift, the students who are in school now and how lifestyle perceptions can influence policy. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/student-loans-suck

Jun 28, 202232 min

$230,000 In Student Loans Forgiven: A Conversation with Kyle Landis-Marinello

In this week's podcast episode, I speak with Kyle Landis-Marinello, lawyer, author and recipient of a significant amount of student loan forgiveness via the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. We talk about the good/the bad and the frustrating of this program. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/pay-off-200k-in-student-loans

Jun 21, 202248 min

A General Conversation About Student Loan Forgiveness with the Founder of The College Investor

If you haven't had a chance to the first two episodes of the series I hope that you will give them a listen. In this week's episode about Student Loan Forgiveness, I speak with Robert Farrington, founder of The College Investor about the ins and outs of student loan forgiveness. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/student-loan-forgiveness-with-the-college-investor

Jun 14, 202244 min

Student Loan Forgiveness: Michelle's Reaction

In this episode I share why I decided to tackle this project, why it's important to me and the time I rode a camel at a college. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/student-loan-forgiveness-reaction

Jun 08, 20229 min

Experiencing American Poverty While on Vacation

***Trigger Warning*** In this episode I do reference suicide and death briefly. In this episode, I talk about experiencing American poverty while on vacation. It's time to have some honest conversatoins about what's going on in American cities/communities. As things open up and citizens from other cities and countries you might not be ready for how they see your town. And, yes, I even bring up my hometown of Denver. https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/american-poverty-while-on-vacation...

Apr 04, 202229 minEp. 214

Wallet Activism with Tanja Hester

In this episode author Tanja Hester and I discuss her new book "Wallet Activism" and the power behind every financial decision.

Mar 21, 202256 minEp. 213

No One Talks About Your Money During War

In this short episode I talk about a conversation that I've never had-what do you do when war happens and how it impacts one's money. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/your-money-during-war

Mar 07, 202210 minEp. 211

Talking Cryptocurrency with Black Crypto Enthusiast and Expert Trey Edwards

What in the hell is cryptocurrency and should Black people be excited about it or at least learn about how it works? The jury is still out for a lot of people as to whether crypto is here to stay, is an MLM or a new way to lose your money. In today's episode I speak with Trey Edwards of Coinbase about what crypto is and isn't and why so many Black people are excited about this new asset class. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/black-people-and-crypto...

Feb 28, 202250 min

Quitting Corporate with Rahkim Sabree

In this episode I speak with Rahkim Sabree, a personal finace influence who made waves with his post "Bye, Corporate America. How Firing My Boss Saved My Black Life." We talk about financial modeling and how it has the power to impact financial choices and your money beliefs, the tension of growing a brand outside or your 9-5 and so much more. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/rahkim-sabree

Feb 21, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 209

How to Avoid Becoming a Financially Angry Black Woman

There are so many reasons for Black women to be angry but my concern is that unchanneled anger can ultimately harm our health and wallets. In this episode, I explore how to avoid becoming financially angry-what do instead and talk about going to a Rage room. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/angry-black-woman

Feb 14, 202228 minEp. 208

Confronting My Own Financial Classism

I hate to admit this but I stuggle with my own financial classism. In this quick episode I share some thoughts. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/financial-classism

Jan 31, 202211 minEp. 206

Bank with FAIR: An Interview with Its Founder Khalid Parekh

There are so many cool fintech products being developed that it can be hard to keep up with them all. In this episode I speak with Khalid Parekh founder and CEO of FAIR. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/bank-with-fair

Jan 24, 202248 min

Refinancing for the First Time? 4 Homeowners Share Helpful Tips

If you're thinking about refinancing for the first time but aren't sure what to ask about the process, here are some tips from 4 homeowners who've gone through the process. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/tips-for-refinancing

Jan 21, 202214 minEp. 205
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