Everyone's Talkin' Money

Do you straight up love to shop? If you're anything like me and the answer is yes, the trick to shopping smart is to find a good deal and feel like I’ve won at ballin’ on a budget. I asked Trae Bodge, our resident smart shopping expert, to dish everything you need to know how to shop smart and save money all year long. The trick is to take that savings and then put it towards your money goals. Do these tricks and watch your goals come to life right and left. LinksTrae's WebsiteTrae on InstagramTrae on TwitterEpisode SponsorsGo to http://www.shopify.com/mymoney for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.Right now, my listeners can get a bonus of $25 in crypto after you make your first purchase with BlockFi's Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card, when you sign up at blockfi.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 & SHARELove 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 bit.ly/millennial-money Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter https://bit.ly/letstalkmoneyemail Shannah Shares: Community Q&AHave a Shannah Shares question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.comGet SocialShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgameShannah 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 is your masterclass in everything you need to know about home owner's and renter's insurance. Steve Lekas, co-founder and CEO of Branch Insurance, is here to educate and demystify all things homeowner’s insurance.  We talk about it all, how much insurance should you have, how to save money, and some fun tips including my very favorite insurance policy that you need to have in this episodeSteve got his start in insurance at Allstate to put himself through school at Kent State. A decade later he went on to build the first-ever online home insurance business at Esurance. After 18 years in the industry, Steve became increasingly frustrated with how broken insurance had become with lengthy processes and rising costs. Chasing down his entrepreneurial calling, Steve set out to right the wrongs of the industry by creating insurance that’s quick, easy, affordable, and built to do good. In August of 2019 Branch Insurance pioneered the quickest way to bundle home and auto insurance completely online and is now embarking on a national expansion. LinksBranch InsuranceHow Much Insurance Do You NeedEpisode SponsorsRight now, my listeners can get a bonus of $25 in crypto after you make your first purchase with BlockFi's Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card, when you sign up at blockfi.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 & SHARELove 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 bit.ly/millennial-money 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.comFollow Me Here for More Money TipsShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgameShannah 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

Every Sunday I’m going to be answering your questions in these special Shannah Shares community Q&A episodes. Sometimes I’ll tackle a single question and sometimes it might be multiple questions, so keep tuning in. Today’s Community question comes from Robbie:"Hi there, Shannah, thanks so much for taking the time to answer my question and for all the great money content. I’m seriously learning so much. I wish I would’ve had this podcast when I was in college. I’m in my mid 30’s now and I just feel like I’m playing catch up all the time. I make good money, between my partner and me around $300K a year. We live in Chicago though and it can be pretty expensive. We’ve got some goals we’re trying to save for - a wedding, a home purchase, and a big honeymoon trip. The problem is that we save money and then we tend to blow it on things that aren’t so important or need it for emergencies or just dump stuff. Can you help us figure out how to prioritize our money goals seeing as we want to save for big stuff? I feel like I could use a little of your tough love to get us on the right track. Every article I read just says to spend less and that isn’t really helpful. Thanks again and I hope you never stop this podcast because I would be so lost money-wise."LinksLearn How to Invest as A Side Hustle & Achieve All Your Money GoalsHow to Accelerate Financial Security, Create Time Wealth & Ignite Your GoalsEpisode SponsorsRight now, my listeners can get a bonus of $25 in crypto after you make your first purchase with BlockFi's Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card, when you sign up at blockfi.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 & SHARELove 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 bit.ly/millennial-money Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter https://bit.ly/letstalkmoneyemail Shannah Shares: Community Q&AHave a Shannah Shares question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.comGet SocialShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgameShannah 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

Do you remember who talked to you about money? For most of us, the answer to that question is no one, really. In fact, a recent study by Quicken revealed that one-third of adults said no one taught them about money when they were a child and in turn, are twice as likely to delay talking to their own children about money until they are 18 or older.Frustrated by this, Gregg Murset, CEO of BusyKid, decided to find a better way to talk to kids about money. Using technology, Gregg created My Job Chart, the first electronic chore/allowance platform to take advantage of our modern digital society. In this episode, Gregg shares practical ways to talk to your kids about money without fear. I wish this existed when I was a kid!LinksBusyKidHow to Teach Your Children About Investing ArticleEpisode SponsorsRight now, my listeners can get a bonus of $25 in crypto after you make your first purchase with BlockFi's Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card, when you sign up at blockfi.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 & SHAREBe sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode– bit.ly/millennial-money Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter https://bit.ly/letstalkmoneyemail Shannah Shares QuestionHave a Shannah Shares question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.comGet SocialShannah on TikTok @shannahgameShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgameShannah 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

I think the burning question we all have is how to build sustainable wealth. Building wealth is great, but maintaining it and sustaining it is a whole other conversation. Look at the statistics behind lottery winners. According to the National Endowment for Financial Education, about 70 percent of people who win a lottery or receive a large windfall go bankrupt within a few years. So you've got to know the keys to building wealth, and then keeping that wealth. Akeiva Ellis is a financial planner and educator. She works as the Financial Education Specialist at Ballentine Partners, a financial planning firm serving high net worth individuals and families. She is also the founder of The Bemused, a financial education brand catering to young adults. In this episode, Akeiva’s sharing her 6 step MUSICAL method to building and sustaining your wealth. LinksThe Bemused YouTubeThe Bemused websiteAkeiva on InstagramEpisode SponsorsRight now, my listeners can get a bonus of $25 in crypto after you make your first purchase with BlockFi's Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card, when you sign up at blockfi.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 & SHAREBe sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode bit.ly/millennial-money Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter https://bit.ly/letstalkmoneyemail Shannah Shares: Community Q&AHave a Shannah Shares question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.comGet SocialShannah on TikTok @shannahgameShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgameShannah 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

I'm launching a new series called Shannah Shares: Sunday Community Q&A. Every Sunday I'm going to answer your questions and share your money success stories. Tune in for my take on all things money in these fun community driven episodes.In this episode, I'm answering a community question from Sheri about how you structure a money date, why you need to have a money date every week, and how to utilize your time wisely. If you have a question that you want me to answer on an upcoming Shannah Shares episode, submit it here on the homepage under Ask Shannah. You can share a question or a money success story or anything that is on your mind about money right now. Episode SponsorsRight now, my listeners can get a bonus of $25 in crypto after you make your first purchase with BlockFi's Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card, when you sign up at blockfi.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 & SHAREBe sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode bit.ly/millennial-money Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter https://bit.ly/letstalkmoneyemail Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.comGet SocialShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgameShannah 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 is power in creating a diversified stock portfolio. But how exactly do you create diversification? In this episode, Myles Gage deep dives into the how and why behind creating a diversified stock portfolio using his 5 letter trick, FETCH. Myles is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Rapunzl Investments, a mobile app that allows you to simulate a stock portfolio with real-time data. Myles is also an advocate for encouraging young people to invest given his exposure of learning how to invest in elementary school where he won stock trading competitions. He even got to hold Warren Buffet’s wallet. This is a conversation you don't want to miss.LinksRapunzl Investments Rapunzl Investments on InstagramMyles on LinkedInEpisode SponsorsRight now, my listeners can get a bonus of $25 in crypto after you make your first purchase with BlockFi's Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card when you sign up at blockfi.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 & SHAREBe sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode bit.ly/millennial-money Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter https://bit.ly/letstalkmoneyemail Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.comGet SocialShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgameShannah 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 would it look like to create a winning money game plan? It would mean you have your money working for you in all the ways. You are saving, investing, growing and managing your money towards your goals. In this episode,  Hillary Seiler is going to show you how to do just that. Hillary is the definition of a serious BOSS! She is a Certified Financial Educator (CFEd®) and coach for seven NFL teams, who teaches people how to win with their money. She is also the founder of Financial Footwork, a financial education platform that coaches people through overcoming the stress and failures that stem from limited to no financial education. LinksFinancial Footwork https://financialfootwork.com YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB0vv3OReAAVTP_pP2_wuPQWealth Building Toolkit https://financialfootwork.com/pages/wealth-toolkitHillary on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hillary_seiler/?hl=enEpisode SponsorsRight now, my listeners can get a bonus of $25 in crypto after you make your first purchase with BlockFi's Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card, when you sign up at blockfi.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 & SHAREBe sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode bit.ly/millennial-money Sign up for my monthly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter https://bit.ly/letstalkmoneyemail Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.comGet SocialShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgameShannah 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

Open enrollment for health insurance is right around the corner. However, no matter when you’re listening to this episode, you’re going to love this guide to hacking health insurance with Cosmopolitan Deputy Lifestyle Director Ashely Oerman. Ashley is breaking down what you need to know to save some bucks in the process, like her great tip on whether to choose an HMO or PPO and how to save $84,000. She also shares what you need to know about a Health Savings Account and ways to save on prescription drugs.Links Cosmo's Smart Girl's Guide to Hacking Health Insurance  Open enrollment guidelines Ashley on Instagram Ashley's website Episode SponsorsRight now, my listeners can get a bonus of $25 in crypto after you make your first purchase with BlockFi's Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card, when you sign up at blockfi.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 & SHAREBe sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode– bit.ly/millennial-money Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter https://bit.ly/letstalkmoneyemail Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.comGet SocialShannah on TikTok @shannahgameShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgameShannah 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

I asked over 100 people what their best money advice is that everyone should know about. You'd be shocked to learn that many people shared the exact same tips. Proof that how everyone thinks about money isn't so different after all .In this episode I'm sharing the top 15 tips that were the most common tips including money hacking tips, mindset tips, and wealth-building tips. If you loved this episode:Check out 13 Money Secrets No One Teaches You But You Should Know.Episode SponsorsRight now, my listeners can get a bonus of $25 in crypto after you make your first purchase withBlockFi's Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card, when you sign up at blockfi.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 & SHAREBe sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode– bit.ly/millennial-money Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter https://bit.ly/letstalkmoneyemail Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.comGet SocialShannah on TikTok @shannahgameShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgameShannah 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