Everyone's Talkin' Money

Welcome back to another episode of Shannah Shares, community Q&A. In this episode, I’m tackling a question from a MMP listener, Susanna.“Hi there, Shannah. I’ve been listening to the show for a while now and finally got up enough nerve to ask a question. I’m new at a company and looking all over the workplace benefit options has my head spinning. I don’t know how to place any value on what I’m being offered, or really, what to pick. I’m also really thinking about money lessons from the pandemic and how that shapes my benefits - like hello mental health benefits. Also, I know I just started working for this company but I’m also considering making a big life change and start building my own business. Of course, if I do that, I loose out on all the juicy benefits…but again, I don’t even really know if those are of value. Ok, so you see, I’m lost here. I’d love to hear any tips from you or experts who can help guide me in valuing all of this and thinking about takeaways from the pandemic. Oh, also, any tips for deciding if it’s worth leaving these benefits behind because they can also be expensive.Thanks so much for answering my question.”I had a chance to speak with Marquis Smallwood, Vice President of Workforce Engagement at MetLife and Marsha Barnes, CEO of The Finance Bar, who deal with workplace benefits on a daily basis about this very question. Let’s hear their advice on how to know what benefits work for you and how to value those benefits.LinksMetLifeThe Finance BarUpwise AppMarquis Smallwood on LinkedInEpisode SponsorsA big thanks to all the sponsors who make this episode possible:Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly debt payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/mymoney. I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at http://www.betterhelp.com/mymoney. Sign up for Lendtable at Lendtable.com with promo code MILLENNIAL for an extra $50 off your Lendtable balance to start securing your financial future now. Visit Lendtable.com today to see how much you can make because it's never too late to start investing in future you. To see the new Lexus NX and to discover everything it was designed to do for you, visit Lexus.com/NX.FOLLOW & SHARELeave us a 5-star review. Head to this link and let us know why you love the show. Reviews help us continue to grow and bring on more amazing guests. Thank you in advance! http://bit.ly/millennial-money.Love this episode? Share it with a few friends so they can learn these valuable money concepts as well.Be sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode!Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter https://bit.ly/letstalkmoneyemailShannah Shares: Community Q&AHave a Shannah Shares question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.com  Follow Me Here for More Money TipsShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgame Shannah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannahgame/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

Are you ready to get out of debt? If you’ve ever tried it you know it’s tricky. You have to work on your relationship with money, be willing to change habits, and look at your money in a whole new light. Our guest, Erin Skye Kelly wrote her new book, Get the Hell Out of Debt, rooted in her story of getting out of over $2.1 million dollars in debt. Her book and this episode is a judgment-free zone jam-packed with tips to revolutionize your relationship with money and come up with a plan to get rid of your debt. You’ll learn how getting out of debt will open up opportunities to build wealth beyond what you can imagine, more about Erin’s personal debt-free journey, and small steps you can start taking today.LinksGet the Hell Out of Debt bookErin's websiteErin on InstagramEpisode SponsorsA big thanks to our sponsors who make this show possible.Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly debt payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/mymoney. I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at http://www.betterhelp.com/mymoney. Sign up for Lendtable at Lendtable.com with promo code MILLENNIAL for an extra $50 off your Lendtable balance to start securing your financial future now. Visit Lendtable.com today to see how much you can make because it's never too late to start investing in future you.FOLLOW & SHARELeave us a 5-star review. Head to this link and let us know why you love the show. Reviews help us continue to grow and bring on more amazing guests. Thank you in advance! http://bit.ly/millennial-money.Love this episode? Share it with a few friends so they can learn these valuable money concepts as well.Be sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode!Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter https://bit.ly/letstalkmoneyemailShannah Shares: Community Q&AHave a Shannah Shares question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.com  Follow Me Here for More Money TipsShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgame Shannah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannahgame/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

It's that time of year again to set your money intentions for 2022. What do you want 2022 to look like? Do you have specific goals you want to achieve, and if so, why do they matter to you? Unlike resolutions, intentions are all about progress, rather than pass or fail. It’s time to set some money intentions for the year that you can achieve, that will change your life, and that will have you looking back at 2022 in awe of all the amazing things you’ve done. I'm walking you through my process of creating money intentions to jumpstart the new year off right in this special end of the year episode. Episode SponsorsI want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at http://www.betterhelp.com/mymoney. FOLLOW & SHARELeave us a 5-star review. Head to this link and let us know why you love the show. Reviews help us continue to grow and bring on more amazing guests. Thank you in advance! http://bit.ly/millennial-money.Love this episode? Share it with a few friends so they can learn these valuable money concepts as well.Be sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode!Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter https://bit.ly/letstalkmoneyemailShannah Shares: Community Q&AHave a Shannah Shares question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.com  Follow Me Here for More Money TipsShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgame Shannah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannahgame/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

There were so many money lessons form 2021. Everything from the power of cash flow, to understanding economics, from how to move from budgeting to cash tracking, to understanding the emotional side of money. In this special episode, I'm sharing some of my best money lessons from this past year as well as all the guests that have graced this show. I hope you find some inspiration in these lessons. Here's to another great year.Episode SponsorsI want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at http://www.betterhelp.com/mymoney. Join the fastest growing venture capital investment community and invest in IntellAct at http://www.ourcrowd.com/mymoney .FOLLOW & SHARELeave us a 5-star review. Head to this link and let us know why you love the show. Reviews help us continue to grow and bring on more amazing guests. Thank you in advance! http://bit.ly/millennial-money.Love this episode? Share it with a few friends so they can learn these valuable money concepts as well.Be sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode!Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter https://bit.ly/letstalkmoneyemailShannah Shares: Community Q&AHave a Shannah Shares question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.com  Follow Me Here for More Money TipsShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgame Shannah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannahgame/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

Learning how to invest in stocks requires one rule - that you throw out the old rules and learn the new way to build wealth. Our guest, Joe Percoco, and his business partner, Clay Gardner, were frustrated that millennials only had two options for investing: buying and selling stocks themselves or investing in a market-weighted index. So they decided to create a third option. Joe is the co-founder and co-CEO of Titan, a fintech startup whose aim is to become this century’s answer to Fidelity Investments. With 500% growth in the last 12 months, 30,000+ users, nearly 1 billion in assets under management and a recent valuation of $450 Million - backed by investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Kevin Durant, Odell Beckham Jr. and Will Smith - it’s safe to say that Titan is well on its way to ushering in a new capital order. In this episode, you'll learn how to make money according to Joe, the new rules to investing, how to align your investing choices with your ethics, and so much more. LinksTitanTitan on InstagramJoe on LinkedInHow to Invest in Stocks: A Beginner's Step-by-Step GuidePodcast SponsorsA big thanks to our sponsors who make this episode possible.I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at http://www.betterhelp.com/mymoney. Join the fastest growing venture capital investment community and invest in IntellAct at http://www.ourcrowd.com/mymoney .FOLLOW & SHARELeave us a 5-star review. Head to this link and let us know why you love the show. Reviews help us continue to grow and bring on more amazing guests. Thank you in advance! http://bit.ly/millennial-money.Love this episode? Share it with a few friends so they can learn these valuable money concepts as well.Be sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode!Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter https://bit.ly/letstalkmoneyemailShannah Shares: Community Q&AHave a Shannah Shares question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.com  Follow Me Here for More Money TipsShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgame Shannah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannahgameSee 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

I’m going to keep this simple. Money doesn’t always have to be used for expensive purchases or saved to pay off emotionally charged debt like student loans. Sometimes, money can be used for simple, easy to accomplish money steps. In this special reboot episode, I'm sharing 8 small and affordable money steps you can take right now and explaining why small steps can make a big difference with your money and goals.Episode SponsorsA big thanks to our sponsors who make this podcast possible.Join the fastest growing venture capital investment community and invest in IntellAct at http://www.ourcrowd.com/mymoney .Start investing with as little as $1 and get a free slice of stock up to $50 when you join Public.com today. Visit http://www.public.com/MMPOD to download the app and sign up using code MMPOD.I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at http://www.betterhelp.com/mymoney.FOLLOW & SHARELeave us a 5-star review. Head to this link and let us know why you love the show. Reviews help us continue to grow and bring on more amazing guests. Thank you in advance! http://bit.ly/millennial-money.Love this episode? Share it with a few friends so they can learn these valuable money concepts as well.Be sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode!Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter https://bit.ly/letstalkmoneyemailShannah Shares: Community Q&AHave a Shannah Shares question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.com  Follow Me Here for More Money TipsShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgame Shannah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannahgame/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

What is the secret recipe to living a profitable life? A life that is about more than just the amount of money you make. In this episode, entrepreneur and author of the new book Life Profitability, Adii Pienaar, shares with you why you need to create what he calls a life portfolio. Adii’s personal journey enabled him to discover a rich, fulfilling life that coincides with a sustainable strategy for success in all areas of life. In this special reboot episode, you'll discover ways to create a profitable life, what a life portfolio is and why you need one, and powerful ways to understand your impact int he world. Links Life Profitability book Adii's website The Values Factor book Episode SponsorsA big thanks to our sponsors who make this podcast possible.Join the fastest growing venture capital investment community and invest in IntellAct at http://www.ourcrowd.com/mymoney .I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at http://www.betterhelp.com/mymoney. Start investing with as little as $1 and get a free slice of stock up to $50 when you join Public.com today.Visit http://www.public.com/MMPOD to download the app and sign up using code MMPOD.FOLLOW & SHARELeave us a 5-star review. Head to this link and let us know why you love the show. Reviews help us continue to grow and bring on more amazing guests. Thank you in advance! http://bit.ly/millennial-money.Love this episode? Share it with a few friends so they can learn these valuable money concepts as well.Be sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode!Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter https://bit.ly/letstalkmoneyemailShannah Shares: Community Q&AHave a Shannah Shares question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.com  Follow Me Here for More Money TipsShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgame Shannah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannahgame/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

To achieve success with your money, you must learn how to master your money mindset. You definitely need to know what to do with your money but your relationship with money is paramount. I thought it might be fun to wrap up the month doing a little mashup of some of the most impactful ideas to remind you that mastering your mindset is well within your reach. Not to mention, the benefits of doing so will be felt in every area of your life from your relationships, to your career, your relationship with yourself and of course your money situation. In this special reboot episode, you'll learn how to create holistic wealth with Keisha Blair, how to make your money happy with Ken Honda, and learn how to overcome life's setbacks with Michaela Renee Johnson, and so much more. Links Make Your Money Happy with Ken Honda Turn Your Stumbling Blocks Into Stepping Stones with Michaela Renee Johnson How to Create Holistic Wealth with Keisha Blair Episode SponsorsA big thanks to all our sponsors who make each episode possible. I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at http://www.betterhelp.com/mymoney. Join the fastest growing venture capital investment community and invest in IntellAct at http://www.ourcrowd.com/mymoney .Start investing with as little as $1 and get a free slice of stock up to $50 when you join Public.com today.Visit http://www.public.com/MMPOD to download the app and sign up using code MMPOD.FOLLOW & SHARELeave us a 5-star review. Head to this link and let us know why you love the show. Reviews help us continue to grow and bring on more amazing guests. Thank you in advance! http://bit.ly/millennial-money.Love this episode? Share it with a few friends so they can learn these valuable money concepts as well.Be sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode!Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter https://bit.ly/letstalkmoneyemailShannah Shares: Community Q&AHave a Shannah Shares question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.com  Follow Me Here for More Money TipsShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgame Shannah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannahgame/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 of Shannah Shares was inspired by a listener question from Selena:"Hi, Shannah and everyone at Millennial Money. I was so excited to find your podcast last year in the midst of a very tough money year and really a tough year all around. I was feeling super down about my money and not being able to hit my goals. I just want to first say that you helped me get rid of some stress, sleep better, and hit my goal of fully funding my Roth IRA in 2020. This year, I wanted to go deeper, start stock investing, pay off some debt and get more of a money vision together, and I was like, let me see what my girl Shannah has to say. I’m so happy to report that I’ve checked all of those off my list even without making any additional money. Seriously, when you say we can do it, you actually mean it. I tell all my friends about this show. Ok, my question. I’m hearing a lot about inflation and the holidays and I don’t totally understand why I should care. I’m in my early 40’s and have heard stories when inflation was really high in the ’80s, I think, and there were lines for gas, getting a mortgage was super expensive, but what does it mean now and how will it impact this holiday season and I guess into next year. Thanks again for all you do…really, it makes a difference. Your friend Selena."I was joined by Kristin Meyers, Editor in Chief of The Balance, to provide insight into how inflation is hitting wallets this year, what consumers can expect over Christmas, and tips and tricks on how to rethink holiday shopping. LinksThe BalanceTrending EconomicsKristin MeyersEpisode SponsorsA big thanks to all our sponsors who make this podcast possible!I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at http://www.betterhelp.com/mymoney. Join the fastest growing venture capital investment community and invest in IntellAct at http://www.ourcrowd.com/mymoney .Make it the year you finally cross life insurance off your list, and get protection for your loved ones. Go to http://www.policygenius.com and get started. You could save 50% or more by comparing quotes and start the new year with one less thing to worry about.FOLLOW & SHARELeave us a 5-star review. Head to this link and let us know why you love the show. Reviews help us continue to grow and bring on more amazing guests. Thank you in advance! http://bit.ly/millennial-money.Love this episode? Share it with a few friends so they can learn these valuable money concepts as well.Be sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode!Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter https://bit.ly/letstalkmoneyemailShannah Shares: Community QuestionsHave a Shannah Shares question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.com  Follow Me Here for More Money TipsShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgame Shannah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannahgame/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

It's time to learn how to start investing in Cryptocurrnecy, Bitcoin, Altcoins, and NFTs. No longer a passing fad, crypto is here to stay. Before you start investing all your money, you'll want to listen to this second part of our episode series on cryptocurrency. On today's reboot episode, crypto expert and the hostess of the Crypt Keepers’ Club, Kendy, is here to break down what you need to know to start investing in crypto with a bit of strategy, including how much you should invest and what are the tax consequences of investing.Links Cryptkeepers.club How to pick an exchange Github code repository Can Crypto and Bitcoin Make You Rich podcast episode Episode SponsorsJoin the fastest growing venture capital investment community and invest in IntellAct at http://www.ourcrowd.com/mymoney .Make it the year you finally cross life insurance off your list, and get protection for your loved ones. Go to http://www.policygenius.com and get started. You could save 50% or more by comparing quotes and start the new year with one less thing to worry about.Start investing with as little as $1 and get a free slice of stock up to $50 when you join Public.com today.Visit http://www.public.com/MMPOD to download the app and sign up using code MMPOD.FOLLOW & SHARELeave us a 5-star review. Head to this link and let us know why you love the show. Reviews help us continue to grow and bring on more amazing guests. Thank you in advance! http://bit.ly/millennial-money.Love this episode? Share it with a few friends so they can learn these valuable money concepts as well.Be sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode!Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter https://bit.ly/letstalkmoneyemailShannah Shares: Community Q&AHave a Shannah Shares question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.com  Follow Me Here for More Money TipsShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgame Shannah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannahgame/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