Everyone's Talkin' Money

Money thing is about so much more than what’s in your paycheck every week," says the brilliant Liz Dolan, who together with her sisters Lian and Julie Dolan host the popular Satellite Sisters podcast each week. This episode is jam-packed with serious and silly advice and wisdom for how you can find your true self in a crowded space, and as they say, #staynoisy in all areas of your life.On This Podcast Episode: I had a chance to sit down with the Satellite Sisters recently and dive deep into this topic of finding your true self and understand how we can all stay noisy. Both Liz and Lian have backgrounds that will blow your mind. Liz is the former Chief Marketing Officer for 20th Century Fox, Nike and OWN to name a few, while Lian is a best-selling author. We talked about their award-winning podcast, and how they made the leap from successful radio show to podcast before podcasting was even a "thing." Ask Shannah - We tackled a question from Praveen who was trying to figure out how much to contribute to her 401(k) at work and if she should change her contribution from 3% to 5%. Links Mentioned: Satellite Sisters Podcast My interview on the Satellite Sisters Podcast Fidelity 401(k) Calculator Thanks for Tuning In:Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. Every listen means so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast.Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome!Millennial Money is more than just a podcast, we’re all about family here. Join us each weekend for our Sunday Brunch Email Club, where we’ll share bonus episodes, money tips, life hacks, exclusive music drops, travel deals, breakfast treats and a whole lotta’ fun!Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Millennial Money we're doing a podcast swap with one of my favorite podcasters, Farnoosh Torabi. You may know her from her podcast, So Money where she shares stories of personal finance, entrepreneurship, financial success and money strategy. She's got everyone from celebrities to everyday people on her show and each episode packs a serious punch of inspiration and education.On This Podcast Episode:Farnoosh is dishing some of her own stories of financial success and struggle as she's made her way from journalist to acclaimed author to podcast host...and so much more. This was a super fun episode as I got to go behind the scenes with Farnoosh as she talked about her career journey, managing money in a relationship (this isn't easy for anyone) and what keeps her inspired and focused on always creating great content on So Money.Today, we're doing a podcast swap too. You can check out my interview with Farnoosh on So Money after you've listened to this episode.Ask Shannah- This question is from Joe and it's all about the steps you should take after you've got your money spread out - retirement, college fund, credit cards and more. While there's never one answer to that question, it always comes back to your goals and the life you want to live. Matching your money as best you can to those goals will ensure you're headed in the right direction.Links Mentioned: Farnoosh's So Money Course Blooom Thanks for Tuning In:Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. Every listen means so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast.Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome!Millennial Money is more than just a podcast, we’re all about family here. Join us each weekend for our Sunday Brunch Email Club, where we’ll share bonus episodes, money tips, life hacks, exclusive music drops, travel deals, breakfast treats and a whole lotta’ fun!Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all have talents - some may be already tapped talents and some may yet to be extracted from inside of us. What if you never discover the talents you have inside of you and never chase your dreams? Singer/songwriter Mat Kearney did not discover his amazing musical talents until he was midway through college at Chico State in California.Now, this Oregon-born singer-songwriter continues to break down musical barriers with his soulful genre-bending blend of hip-hop infused style of music with his new self-titled EP and upcoming album.On This Podcast Episode:Mat Kearney stopped by the Millennial Money podcast as was in the middle recent rehearsals in Nashville for his upcoming national tour to chat with Jeff. We loved hanging out with one of the all-around great guys in music today, as we chatted about his upcoming CRAZYTALK album and current tour, stories of opening for John Mayer early in his career and how fatherhood has changed his songwriting.Also, today's Ask Shannah question is all about not having access to a 401(k) at work from Angela.Links Mentioned: Mat Kearney CRAZYTALK Tour Instagram Grey’s Anatomy featuring Mat Kearney Thanks for Tuning In:Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. Every listen means so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast.Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome!Millennial Money is more than just a podcast, we’re all about family here. Join us each weekend for our Sunday Brunch Email Club, where we’ll share bonus episodes, money tips, life hacks, exclusive music drops, travel deals, breakfast treats and a whole lotta’ fun!Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram Jeff on Twitter Jeff on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting laid off can feel like the worst thing to ever happen to you, but what if it's the best thing that ever happened to you? When Chris Hutchins, CEO, and co-founder of Grove got laid off he realized he had two choices - 1) wallow in his unemployment, or 2) take a risk and try to leverage unemployment into future success. On This Podcast Episode:Check out the latest Ask Shannah question from two listeners about saving money and strategies to grow that savings for first-time homebuyers.Chris shares his journey of being laid off and the evolution of building his new company, Grove aimed at making personalized financial advice both affordable and accessible for everyone. He's also sharing some gems about saving money while not sacrificing your lifestyle (yes, it's possible).Shout Out to Our Sponsors:For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit HelloFresh and enter code "mymoney30" at checkout. Audible is offering listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to audible.com/mymoney  or text MYMONEY to 500-500 and browse Audible’s selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening.Thanks for Tuning In:Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. Every listen means so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast.Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome!Millennial Money is more than just a podcast, we’re all about family here. Join us each weekend for our Sunday Brunch Email Club, where we’ll share bonus episodes, money tips, life hacks, exclusive music drops, travel deals, breakfast treats and a whole lotta’ fun!Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unplugging is not something we do well in our warp-speed these days - but we should. In fact, there are scientific studies that suggest that being able to truly relax and rest has been shown to boost productivity, increase creativity, and reduce the long-term risks of potentially fatal ailments. So we decided to do just that - unplug a bit, reconnect, increase our creativity, and visit a place that many haven't even heard of - Texas Hill Country River Region. On This Podcast Episode:Sometimes we all need to escape the hustle and bustle of our daily lives to find a place where the pace is not so frantic, the locals are a lot friendlier, and the beauty of nature envelopes your soul with a warm Earth Day-esque hug.My co-host, Jeff Game, discuss how unplugging vacations can be one of the best investments you can make (not only as a couple but also in helping us get back in touch with what matters most in life).We recently decided to leave our city slicker lives behind for a few days, unplug and explore the quintessential Americana Texas Hill Country River Region, located in Uvalde County. And, it kind of ruled!As we hopped in our rental car for the hour and a half drive from San Antonio to Texas Hill Country River Region, cranked up our Willie Nelson playlist and could already feel the stress fall away along the roadside.Links Mentioned: Visit Uvalde Frio River Frio Bat Flight Elk Creek Stables Cowboy Storyteller Leakey Bear’s Den Thanks for Tuning In:Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. Every listen means so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast.Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome!Millennial Money is more than just a podcast, we’re all about family here. Join us each weekend for our Sunday Brunch Email Club, where we’ll share bonus episodes, money tips, life hacks, exclusive music drops, travel deals, breakfast treats and a whole lotta’ fun!Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram Jeff on Twitter Jeff on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone wants to be smart with their money, and yet, it's hard sometimes to figure out what money moves we should actually be making. The irony is, most smart money moves you should make in your 20's are the same ones you should also make in your 30's and 40's. Instead, the smartest money move you can make is to figure out something I call your happiness plan and then figure out the money moves you need to make to fund that plan.On This Podcast Episode: Ask Shannah segment on how to avoid online romance scams Find out why savings is always going to be a smart money move We'll chat about the building phase of your 20's We'll chat about the building and protecting phase of your 30's Discover what your happiness plan is and how to make moves to fund that Links Mentioned: Sign up for the Sunday Email Brunch Club Submit a question for an Ask Shannah segment Shout Out To Our Sponsor:Thanks to ZipRecruiter for sponsoring this episode. Right now, my listeners can try ZipRecruiter for free. That’s right FREE! Just go to ZipRecruiter.com/mymoney.Thanks for Tuning In:Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. Every listen means so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast.Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome!Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram Disclosure:The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all or will yield positive outcomes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was inspired by a listener question sent in by Dezmond. He and his father had a bit of a disagreement over whether you should pay your credit card off in full each month or leave a balance to build a strong credit score. I'm so happy to answer this question definitively - no, you're not a fool to pay off that card each month.On This Podcast Episode: Let's review the five factors that influence your credit score I'm explaining why you don't need to keep a credit card balance So what do you do if you can't pay that card off in full each month How does not using your credit card actually hurt your credit score Thanks for Tuning In:Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. Every listen means so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast.Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome!Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram Disclosure:The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all listeners or will yield positive outcomes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know that Valentine’s Day is a made up, Hallmark holiday that forces us to spend more money than we intended or should spend. It’s also a holiday that says this one day a year you have to be in love, and of course, spend more money. So not true! On This Podcast Episode:Valentine’s Day is the third largest consumer holiday of the year, as we spend over $19 Billion in the name of Cupid. The average person will spend $143.56 for their Valentine.Instead of spending money on stuff you or your Valentine may or may not use (probably not), spend your hard-earned cash on an escape plan and getaway for love. This is a great plan whether you’re in love or not. Travel this Valentine’s Day!My co-host for this podcast episode is my husband, Jeff Game, a travel, and music journalist that's always on the hunt for a good story to tell. Links Mentioned: Hotel Tonight Deals Travel Zoo Deals Jucy RV Rentals Cheap O Air Deals Songs:“No One’s Gonna Love You” - Band of Horses“Somebody to Love” - Valerie JuneThanks for Tuning In:Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. Every listen means so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast.Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome!Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram Jeff on Twitter Jeff on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're young and probably not too excited about talking retirement - but you should be.You see, thinking about retirement at an early age only sets you up for success in the future. How much success...well that's anyone's guess...but if we look at math alone, starting to save early allows more time for your money to compound. This is a very good thing.However, there's a real retirement crisis on the horizon not just for millennials but for Gen X'ers and other generations and it's sadly not improving.On This Podcast Episode:Jeffrey Small, President of, "Arbor Financial” and author of new book, Turning Financial Planning, Right-Side Up, is our guest on this podcast episode. He's sharing some nuggets of information about the retirement crisis that you don't want to miss. We're talking about why millennials should be thinking about retirement now How to frame your thinking about picking stocks and funds Real ways that you can think about your savings for retirement What does the future look like for millennials now that we have this retirement crisis (i.e. are well doomed?) Thanks for Tuning In:Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. Every listen means so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast.Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome!Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram Disclosure:The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investment(s) and financial strategies may be appropriate for you, consult your financial adviser prior to investing. There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Netflix vs. HBO. Nike vs. Adidas. Business is war. Sometimes the prize is your wallet, or your attention. Sometimes, it’s just the fun of beating the other guy. The outcome of these battles shapes what we buy and how we live. Business Wars gives you the unauthorized, real story of what drives these companies and their leaders, inventors, investors and executives to new heights -- or to ruin. Hosted by David Brown, former anchor of Marketplace. From Wondery, the network behind Dirty John and American History Tellers. Don’t forget to subscribe at wondery.fm/businesswarsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices