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Your credit score has power and that three-digit number has a dramatic impact on your financial future. If you do nothing else this year, grab your credit score the tail and yank it up to 700+ (preferably over 740). You don’t have to go all crazy trying for an 850 score – but don’t get lazy. Even if you have a good score, it could drop tomorrow by one silly mishap.Marsha Barnes from The Finance Bar will share her best tips to get your score in check for the new year.What You'll Learn Why your credit score is a powerful piece of your financial future How to create a better financial brand for yourself Which credit scoring models do you need to care about What action steps you should take this year to raise your score How your score impacts your job and where you live Why Marsha is so passionate about financial literacy Links FICO The Finance Bar Credit Karma Credit Sesame SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!If you loved this episode, don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social channel and tag @shannahgame.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

Money lessons are the single most defining element to your money success, and I’m baring all in this episode to share my biggest money lessons of 2018.Money lessons teach you a lot about yourself and what’s important to you. They can have you headed in a direction that you want to go to achieve your goals or keep you spinning your wheels until you figure out that you’re supposed to make a change or learn something. They are powerful tools – if you chose to use them.What You'll Learn How I use my biggest money lessons to propel me forward and not hold me back The importance of mental health to your financial health Why you should always have a f**k it fund for when life throws a curve ball What your bank account and your happiness have in common How to process your money lessons SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!If you loved this episode, don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social channel and tag @shannahgame.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

New Year’s resolutions are stupid – don’t waste time or energy making resolutions. I’ve got a better plan I’m going to share with you on today’s episode.According to U.S. News, 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February. And, in a poll that was taken in 2017, 53% of people said their resolution was to save money and 45% was to lose weight and get in shape while 25% of people said they just wanted to have more sex. Ok, well those aren’t bad resolutions, right. But they don’t stick.So what can you do – you’ve got to have a different plan for success – and it’s not about resolutions it’s about action.What You'll Learn How to relax into the new year without a laundry list of resolutions Why resolutions don't work How to set goals and make an action plan that will work How to embrace you in the new year Why you should be thankful for the past and move on SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!If you loved this episode, don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social channel and tag @shannahgame.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get 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

On this special Christmas episode, we're featuring a Best Of episode that was a listener favorite. It takes some work to spend $2 million a month like Johnny Depp has been the last few years. I mean, come on, that does take some work to do that (but I’d love the chance to try, right). You don’t need to have Johnny Depp’s bank account though to let yourself get carried away with your budget and spending.What is it that you’re playing for? You see, even Johnny Depp’s financial advisors started to waive some caution flags in front of him when his spending got carried away. When this happens, it’s time to dial in and budget for your life, not your bank account.What You'll Learn We’ll chat about the ridiculousness of Johnny Depp’s spending and what you can learn from it How you can visualize your own spending in a way that makes sense and keeps you motivated Where do you begin to set some boundaries around spending or even your goals What are you playing for - this is the million dollar question SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!If you loved this episode, don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social channel and tag @shannahgame.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

I've always said if I could travel the world and earn a paycheck, I'd be the first to sign up. Today’s podcast guest Michael Kahn will teach us all how he took part in Remote Year, a program that allows young professionals to travel the world while working remotely, and lived the most amazing year of his life. He traveled with 75 people from around the world and lived in 12 countries for one month at a time, all while he learned how to travel smartly and on a budget. I can’t wait for him to tell you how he explored the world.What You'll Learn There are unique ways to explore the world and earn a paycheck by working remotely Why working remotely is on the rise How to deal with language differences when you travel (aka, don't be afraid to go to unknown places) Ways to travel on a budget and still enjoy every place you visit Why Flixbus was one of the best discoveries Michael made on his travels (and how he turned that into a full-time job) Links Flixbus Remote Year SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!If you loved this episode, don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social channel and tag @shannahgame.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

When I got out of college, I didn’t really care what went on in Washington and the government. It just sort of happened behind the scenes of my life. But now I care because I see how policies and government decisions can have an impact – good or bad- on my bank account and yet, it’s so hard to decipher what is good and not good watching the news and getting the highlights. So, I went straight to Mark Hamrick, Bankrate's senior economic analyst, to ask him how the political environment will impact you and me and what we need to know to be prepared.What You'll Learn Why what happens in Washington with the government matters when it comes to our finances What are some of the political and economic threats against your money for the new year Is the government really doing anything to help student loan debt What economic indicators you should pay attention to How the rising interest rates impact your goals and your finances How can you protect your finances against whichever party is in office Links Bankrate Economic Indicators Mark's Twitter SUBSCRIBE & SHAREPlease don't be shy - share the episodes you love with your friends. Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes for Free!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

Budgeting and managing your money is hard enough when you have a steady paycheck each month and a laundry list of goals you want to achieve. When you throw in inconsistent income, budgeting becomes even harder. Just like you, I’ve had so many months as an entrepreneur when the numbers don’t add up. I’ve learned a few tricks along the way that I want to share with you.What You'll Learn How I learned to budget when running a non-profit business in college What steps you can take to set up your budget to plan for inconsistent income What steps you can take when you're in the middle of a month or stretch of inconsistent income The most valuable lessons I've learned as a lifelong entrepreneur to make my budget work Why you can't get past knowing your numbers - and why they are the key to your success How I got past the "I deserve it" syndrome to find balance every month Links Clarity Money (budgeting app I use) Marcus by Goldman Sachs (for ER fund savings) Ally Bank (for ER fund savings) SUBSCRIBE & REVIEWWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes!If you loved this episode, please share it with your friends on your favorite social media channel so they can enjoy as well and tag @shannahgame #millennialmoneypodcast.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

Maybe you’re wondering when the right time to buy a house is or why you should even consider buying a house. The good news is that you’re not alone and we all have those questions and doubts.Last week we talked to Cari from Unison about powerful ways to afford to buy a home without saving 20% down payment, and in this episode, we’ve got a fantastic interview with Gerry Burchard who is both a real estate agent and a customer of Unison. You’re going to love this episode whether you own a house or buying one is on your to-do list for the future.What You'll Learn Is now (or ever) the right time to buy a house What are some home buying trends that millennials need to be aware of Why would you buy vs. rent a house How powerful the concept of leverage is with your money (aka, what could you be doing better with your money) Some of the biggest myths working a real estate agent and how do you find one How Unison helped Gerry maximize his home purchase SUBSCRIBE & REVIEWWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Also, please share this podcast episode on your social networks and with friends. Sharing helps the podcast grow (and lets us know what content you're enjoying).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

Are you having moments when you’re thinking, "Is this really my life and all my career will be?" I’m here to tell say that you can grow into your purpose with your career and make a big impact right now. My podcast guest, Ahyiana Angel, host of the podcast Switch Pivot or Quit and published author, is here to show you how you can transform your career for the New Year.What I Ask After making a career transformation yourself, what did you learn about growing into your purpose? Why do we stay in a job we don’t like and perpetuate those feelings of “this can’t be my life”? Is it unreasonable to think that you can make a career move and find your passion and make money at it? You host a great podcast, Switch Pivot or Quit – what are some of the most powerful tips you’ve learned from your podcast guests about improving their professional and personal lives? Let’s say I’m yearning to make a career move in the new year but I’m scared – how do I figure out the pros and cons? What’s been the most powerful career lesson you’ve learned through your career transformation? What You'll Learn How to decide is now is the right time to make a Switch, Pivot or Quit your job How to turn passion into an impactful career that isn't solely focused on making money (but you still make money) Why it takes time to grow into your purpose in your career The steps you should be thinking about before you make a drastic career transformation Links Switch, Pivot or Quit Podcast New Year Money with Shannah Compton Game Podcast Episode (ME) SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! It's Free!Also, if you loved this episode, please share it with your friends and family on your favorite social media channels so they can learn as well. The more you share, the more the podcast grows, and the more we can keep bringing you great guests and content.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

Maybe you have student loan debt or your career hasn’t reached it’s full earning potential yet, all of these potentially negative things don’t discount you from being able to come up with a healthy down payment to buy your first house (and I’m not talking about robbing a bank either).Today’s podcast guest, Cari Jacobs, the CMO of a company called Unison is joining us to share this new concept of co-investing with homeownership and why technology is helping you fund that elusive 20% down payment. So I wanted to know from Cari how is it possible to buy a home when you have less than 20% saved for your down payment.What I Ask:  Is owning a home a reality if you’re still balancing debt and getting set up in your career? How is technology advancing the process of home buying and making it easier for millennials? Tell me about the history of Unison – how did the company and concept come about and what is the audience you’re trying to serve? If I wanted to purchase a $500,000 home for example, how would I work with Unison for my down payment? Are there any potential downsides? If you could leave the listeners with one tip about reaching their home buying goal, what would it be? What You'll Learn How to balance debt you are paying off with the desire to buy a home All about the new concept of co-investing and how you can benefit Why the millennial generation is so different when it comes to home buying How you can use someone else's money to leverage your down payment Is now the right time to buy (or is there ever a right time to buy) How powerful the consumer home buying market is to our overall economy Links Unison Unison - How it Works SUBSCRIBE & REVIEWWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Also, podcast reviews are super important to iTunes and the more reviews we have, the more we can spread the Millennial Money message (those iTunes algorithms are crazy). I’d be honored if you left a review and let me know what you love about the podcast.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