Everyone's Talkin' Money

I’ve learned a lot in 2020. Things like always have at least 5 backup rolls of toilet paper and don’t ever walk past the Lysol antibacterial aisle without grabbing some. But I’ve also learned a lot about money this year, some lessons I’ve experienced personally, and some I’m sharing from friends, podcast guests, and other people that are very smart when it comes to money. Join me for 10 money lessons from 2020 that I think you need to know about.What You'll Learn How to prepare your money for life's ebbs and flows What is one thing you need to know about your savings How to build new money habits that stick Why the stock market always bounces back How to build buckets of money Why a strong network is your best asset Links Mentioned Learn How to Invest As a Side Hustle with Teri Ijeoma 7 Money Mistakes That Are Ok to Make How to Buy What You Want and Skip the Debt with Daniela Corrente How to Furniture Flip & Side Hustle Your Way to An Extra $500 with Whitney Hansen Episode SponsorsA big thanks to all our episode sponsors that make it possible to bring this show to you. This episode is sponsored by Firstleaf. Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping at tryfirstleaf.com/mymoney.This episode is sponsored by Manscaped. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code MYMONEY at Manscaped.com.Thanks to Fundrise for sponsoring this episode. Start building your better portfolio today! Get started at Fundrise.com/mymoney to have your first NINETY days of advisory fees waived.Thanks to Splitit for sponsoring this episode. Split your payments and live big. Go to Splitit.com today.SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!👉 Sign up for my weekly LET’S TALK MONEY email newsletter.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet Social 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

Thanksgiving is gonna look a little different this year, and you know what, that’s a good thing. It’s time to throw out the rules of the Thanksgivings of the past. You don’t have to drain your bank account at the grocery store or be exhausted after cooking, and hey if you love lasagna, why not make that Thanksgiving. Our guest, food, and travel journalist, Melissa Corbin, is joining us to share all the ways you can embrace Thanksgiving in 2020.Meet MelissaMelissa is going to be your Thanksgiving guide on this episode. She’s a Tennessee based freelance food and travel journalist sharing stories of folks who care about their world’s future. She’s been published in some of the top magazines and sites including Travel Channel, USA Today, Food and Wine Magazine, Lonely Planet, and many others. Sit back and enjoy this fun conversation about turkey, sweet potatoes, giving gratitude, Thanksgiving history, and find out the right way to pronounce one of America’s favorite desserts.What You'll Learn How to change the rules this Thanksgiving Why you don't need to go broke cooking a large meal Secrets to make your Thanksgiving great if you've never cooked before Loads of recipes to shake up Thanksgiving Ways to embrace gratitude and giving back this year Links Melissa's website Melissa on IG Turkey Talk Article Article on Soul Food Luxe Lifestyle Magazine (Sweet Potato Recipes coming in Dec) Planning a Zoom Thanksgiving Episode SponsorsThis episode is sponsored by Manscaped. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code MYMONEY at Manscaped.com.Thanks to Fundrise for sponsoring this episode. Start building your better portfolio today! Get started at Fundrise.com/mymoney to have your first NINETY days of advisory fees waived.Thanks to Splitit for sponsoring this episode. Split your payments and live big. Go to Splitit.com today.SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!👉 Sign up for my weekly LET’S TALK MONEY email newsletter.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet Social 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

Have you ever hit the snooze button on open enrollment and just left your benefits as is? I know I have – but not this year. Open enrollment is the best time to change your health plan, enroll in new benefits, and make sure you’re set for next year. Not to mention, now is the best time to make sure your benefits are as pandemic proof as possible.According to a new MetLife survey, Gen Z and millennial workers are lacking confidence when making decisions around their benefits, and it’s causing them to feel insecure about their finances, overall. If you’ve ever had that sinking feeling that you don’t know if you’re in the right health plan, and had questions about the myriad of other benefits choices, this episode is for you.Episode GuestsMeredith Ryan-Reid a Senior Vice President and head of MetLife’s Financial Wellness & Engagement organization, together with Marsha Barnes, a personal finance expert, financial social worker, commentator, and Founder of The Finance Bar have some great insight to move you from feeling insecure to I got this during open enrollment.What You'll Learn How to select the benefits that are right for you Ways to feel secure when you choose your benefits this year How much time should you spend selecting your benefits What should you do if you were laid off this year Ways to save money when shopping for your benefits Links MetLife Open Enrollment website The Finance Bar Health Insurance Exchange Info Podcast SponsorsThis episode is sponsored by Manscaped. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code MYMONEY at Manscaped.com.Thanks to Splitit for sponsoring this episode. Split your payments and live big. Go to Splitit.com today.SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!👉 Sign up for my weekly LET’S TALK MONEY email newsletter.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet Social 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

Did you know that 300 million people around the world have depression and anxiety, according to the World Health Organization, and It’s estimated that 15 percent of the adult population will experience depression at some point in their lifetime? I’m one of them, and this is my journey.In this episode I'm sharing some of my most personal money and life lessons that I learned suffering through anxiety and depression. This is a reboot episode from 2019, but I think if anything 2020 has taught me it's that I need to share not only the good stuff, but also the tough aspects of life. What You'll Learn The money lessons I learned battling through depression and anxiety Why I'm a big fan of creating a "health slush fund" How I used acupuncture and herbs to help heal my body What food choices I made to get my body in fighting shape The economic impact of depression on everyday life How green juice helped heal my body Links Acupuncture for stress and depression Depression statistics and the economic impact of depression SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!👉 Sign up for my weekly LET’S TALK MONEY email newsletter.ASK SHANNAHHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGET SOCIAL·     Shannah on Twitter·     Shannah on InstagramSee 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 money to you? It’s time to use your money to help you get where you want to be and time to let go of your money using you. But how do you practically do that? Jedidiah Collins, a former guest on our show, is back to share his story of pivoting from NFL career to Certified Financial Planner to author and speaker, understanding how to grow through hard times, and the power of asking yourself one simple money question that can forever change your life.About Our GuestJEDIDIAH COLLINS, CFP® is Founder of Rookie to Veteran™ and Author of Your Money Vehicle. After being signed as an undrafted free agent in 2008, he played seven seasons in the NFL while studying for the Certification in Financial Planning in the off-seasons.Today, Jedidiah’s mission is to empower students, athletes, and young professionals with the behaviors needed to eliminate the gap between the potential of their goals and the success they desire!What You'll Learn How Jed went from NFL Veteran to a money expert How to not only get through but grow through hard times How to pivot in life when it feels challenging Why you need a healthy money mindset The power of setting goals…consistently Why it's ok to fail in your career and with your money How to uncover your money story (and why it’s important) How to figure out your money burn rate Links Your Money Vehicle book Your Money Vehicle course Jed's Website Episode SponsorThis episode is sponsored by Manscaped. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code MYMONEY at Manscaped.com.SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!👉 Sign up for my weekly LET’S TALK MONEY email newsletter.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet Social 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

In case you didn’t know, creating the ultimate holiday spending plan is actually the best gift you can give yourself this season. Well, that and some serious self-care because we all need a little TLC this year. Sure, 2020 looks a little different than last year or really any other year, but that doesn't mean you still can’t enjoy a little holiday shopping. Let's just do it with a plan so you can toast to 2021 without giving the evil eye to your holiday debt.What You'll Learn Why Black Friday is changing this year and what you need to know How a holiday shopping plan can save you a ton of money The best apps and sites to save you money How to pay off debt if you have some this holiday season Why shopping small is important this year Links Santa's Bag Raise Slickdeals Splitit Afterpay Couponfollow.com Episode SponsorThis episode is sponsored by Manscaped. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code MYMONEY at Manscaped.com.SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!👉 Sign up for my weekly LET’S TALK MONEY email newsletter.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet Social 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

Allison Baggerly, founder of Inspired Budget, shares the importance of having an Inspired Budget, how she paid off $100K in debt through budgeting, and the common mistakes people make with their budgets. She also discusses managing an inheritance, the importance of budgeting, and finding your money truth.

"You don’t have to be rich, you just have to have enough to cover your bills". Powerful words from Teri Ijeoma, the brains behind Trade and Travel. Getting good, and I mean really good, at trading stocks isn’t about being able to afford airplanes and Maserati’s, but it’s about learning a skill that can help you achieve so many money goals like paying off your student debt or just earning some extra cash to buy a house. Teri went from working in education and nonprofits to trading stocks, traveling the world, and teaching others like you and me how to do the same. This episode is all about the life-changing magic of learning how to invest in stocks.About TeriTeri Ijeoma began her professional career working in education and non-profits. When she started trading stocks nine years ago, she initially saw it as an opportunity to simply supplement her income. However, she was so successful with this side hustle that in 2017, she decided to quit her job, travel the world, and begin trading full-time. While traveling, Teri was constantly asked to show others how she was successfully trading in the stock market.She set up and taught her first class in Thailand, her second in Vietnam, and had a fully-fledged curriculum created by the time she returned to the States. Teri now offers an online curriculum that shares her investing strategies with people all over the world. She also partners with organizations and companies to train and empower individuals to achieve financial freedom and build wealth through investing.Teri received her Bachelor's degree in Management Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and her Masters in Media and Communications from Dallas Theological Seminary. She was named 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year by National Black MBA Association and was the Grand Champion of Teachable’s 2019 Creator Challenge. You can reach her on Instagram at @imaninvestor or online at itradeandtravel.com.What You'll Learn Why investing is about more than fancy cars and airplanes How your investing practice can help you achieve some big money goals Teri’s story of going from education to owning her own business How to pick a good company (aka, who is hiring) How to avoid some common investing mistakes The average day of a stock investor Links  Invest With Teri Course Teri's YouTube channel IG: @imaninvestor @tradeandtravel Webinar: itradeandtravel.com SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!👉 Sign up for my weekly LET’S TALK MONEY email newsletter.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet Social 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

Can your mind make you broke? Have you ever made a money decision that you regretted later? I’ve made about a million of these over the years, but I’ve also learned how powerful your mind is when it comes to money. The real question is then, can you trick yourself into being broke or being wealthy. We’ll uncover these answers and the most common money mindset traps in this reboot episode.What You'll Learn The four negative mindset traps that can actually make you broke How to recognize the mindset traps and what you can do to strategize against them Why you need to define what success means to you and how that might be affecting your bank account My own stories of powerfully connecting my health with my wealth and what I've learned Why you should have your own version of the "24-hour" window before you make big purchases How a "f**ck it bucket" can give you options in life when you need them the most SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!👉 Sign up for my weekly LET’S TALK MONEY email newsletter.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet Social 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

According to analysts at BlackRock Investment Institute, the U.S. Presidential election is set to take place against the most tumultuous domestic backdrop since 1968.” In this episode, we’re not going to talk sides – Democrat or Republican – instead, we’re going to talk about how elections in general impact your money and what you need to know before and after Nov 3.What You'll Learn Why elections have a big impact on your money Why you also need to consider the impact of state and local measures A brief history of voting rights in the U.S. Ways you can best prepare your money to weather any election How the stock market typically performs in an election year The best step you can take to make sure you prepare for your tax bill Links How the Stock Market has Performed During an Election Year 2020 Election and Your Money Whenweallvote.org Votesaveamerica.com SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!👉 Sign up for my weekly LET’S TALK MONEY email newsletter.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet Social 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