Money Feels

Do you have people to talk with about your money? Do you know what FIRE communities exist? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels!We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.In today's episode, we discuss the following?What even is a subreddit?Fat FIRE, Chubby FIRE, HENRYWhat are some common strategies people on these forums use?What are the positives and negatives of these worlds?Are the people in these subreddits legit?What is the value of having communities like these?Alyssa's communityResources:Fat FIREChubby FIREHENRYThe Neighbourhood WaitlistThanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Is motherhood the biggest financial risk you'll ever take? There are many invisible costs that come with being a mom, but the motherhood penalty is one you shouldn't ignore. Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.In today's episode, we discuss the following?What is the motherhood tax/motherhood penalty?How does it impact women?Your career progression, salary and long-term wealthHiring biases in mothers versus fathers or child-free folksWhat is the comparison to fathers?What policies, like equal paid parental leave, have shown to be effective in reducing the impact of the motherhood tax? How can governments and organizations implement these policies?Our society needs mothersResources:The Feminine MystiquePaying the Motherhood TaxThe Gender Pay Gap is not on MomsUBC 'Daddy Bonus'Women and Poverty in CanadaThe Baby Decision: How to Make The Most Important Choice of Your LifeThanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Thinking about death isn't exactly a cheery topic. For most, it feels best to avoid and worry about it later. But, what happens if later never comes? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.In today's episode, we discuss the following:Why should we talk about death?Dealing with the discomfortDeath dinnersEstate planning - what do you need?Digital assetsWho is involved in your death?Taxes you pay when you dieFuneral/burial costsDiscussing MAIDResources:We’re Making a Terrible Mistake on MAID and Mental IllnessMedical assistance in dying: OverviewLife insurance and estate planning resourcesThanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

What would life look like if you wanted to change careers and return to school? Alyssa talks about the cost, her experience in this pursuit, and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.In today's episode, we discuss the following:The financial commitment and time managementBalancing financial goals with career aspirationsPersonal and family considerations'Starting over' and personal growthOvercoming the fear of failure and outside opinionsThe concept of being 'too late'Investing in yourselfResources:Alyssa's Income Poll ResultsLifelong Learning PlanThanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Bridget adopted a new dog! Between this and her two cats, we wanted to chat about how much pet ownership actually costs. Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.In today's episode, we discuss the following:Categorizing expensesThe value of pets in our life How much do pets cost?How much do you need to get a new dog?Pet insurance — is it worth it?Do you need an emergency fund for your pet?The cost of pet care and pet classesIs having a pet a luxury?Should you plan for how much you can afford?Resources:Zak George - Dog TrainerDog Enrichment TikTokThanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Ellyce Fulmore, author of Keeping Finance Personal, joins the hosts to discuss being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world. They cover topics like getting diagnosed with neurodivergent conditions, the impact of intersecting identities on financial experiences, and strategies to manage impulse spending. The chapter descriptions explore personal journeys of identity, the connection between personal habits and financial management, and the manifestation of money trauma in marginalized communities.

How do you manage to financially support your parents in adulthood? Are there boundaries you can set, and where do you even start? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.In today's episode, we discuss the following:Being a millennial with boomer parents and role reversalHow do you talk to your parents about their money?Prompts to open the conversationThe inability to prepare when you are your parents' retirement planStatistics about giving to parentsCultural differencesThe shame and guilt parents face in asking for helpFeelings of frustration and resentmentHow to decide what to giveSetting boundaries and deciding what you give and howSeparating your finances from theirsSplitting costs with siblingsFeeling grateful for the time we have leftResources:Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk by Cameron HuddlestonFinancial First Aid by Alyssa DaviesU.S. Adults Provided $17.5 Billion in Support to Parents in 2020Canada’s Caregiver Credit Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

In this episode, the hosts discuss their personal financial goals, the value of taking things slow in decisions, spending, and growth, staying hopeful during tough financial times, the benefits and challenges of a no spend month, the importance of tracking expenses and switching to debit cards, setting financial goals for the new year, charitable giving and finding joy in helping others, and their hopes and predictions for the market and economy.

In this episode, Alyssa and Bridget discuss the advantages of self-directed investing versus relying on robo advisors. They also explore the impacts of stock market crashes and recoveries, and compare bonds to equities. The speakers emphasize the importance of personalized investing, risk tolerance, and understanding the relevance of age. They highlight the benefits of self-directed investing and provide resources for further exploration.

Is the housing market really in crisis? How do we fix this, and what can Canadians looking to buy — or looking to rent affordably — do? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.In today's episode, we discuss the following:Introducing the author of The Tenant Class, Ricardo TranjanWhy he wrote the bookThe argument for why there is NO housing crisis in CanadaThe role of supply in the housing marketProblem-solving theories perpetuating the status quoThe term 'affordability'Landlord profits and who landlords really areRent control — the realities of who benefitsTenant advocacy and unionsThanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!