Your parents, or the person who raised you, had a big influence on how you deal with money today. There were probably some good, and some not-so-good money habits and messages you picked up along the way. Maybe your parents never even talked about money. Whatever messages you received had a big impact on your money success. The good news is there’s a lot you ... Show More
Apr 28
What to Do After You File Your Taxes: 5 Smart Money Moves to Make Now
You filed your taxes, hit submit, and finally took a breath. But filing your return isn’t the finish line—it’s the starting signal. Most people close the folder, move on with their lives, and don’t think about taxes again until next year. That’s exactly why tax season keeps feeli ... Show More
28m 35s
Apr 24
Why You Keep Repeating the Same Money Mistakes (And How to Break the Cycle)
You can be earning good income, paying your bills, and trying to budget—and still feel like you’re stuck in the same financial patterns over and over again. Overspending when you’re stressed. Avoiding your accounts when you’re overwhelmed. Feeling shame about debt, even when life ... Show More
38m 9s
Apr 21
Don't Buy That Investment Just Because You Heard About It on a Podcast
Have you ever bought a stock, ETF, or fund because you heard about it on a podcast, saw it in a newsletter, or watched someone talk about it online? You’re not alone—and you’re not wrong for wanting to learn more about investing. But there’s a hidden risk that most people don’t r ... Show More
34m 12s
Aug 2019
Having the Money Talk with Your Parents
As your parents age, you may find that you want or need to broach the often-difficult subject of finances.
In Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk: How to Have Essential Conversations with Your Parents About Their Finances, personal finance journalist Cameron Huddleston lays out the bes ... Show More
26m 19s
Oct 2023
How Kids Impact Financial Independence
Everyone says the first five years of your kid’s life will be the most expensive. But do things really get easier? Well, kind of. Financial expert and mother of two, Farnoosh Torabi (@farnooshtorabi), brought some practical advice to the show this week for people who know they wa ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 2021
Friday Flight - Crazy Rich Millennials, Rising Rents, & A Shady Way to Pay for College #387
It's time for a Friday Flight! These episodes are all about the week’s financial news and the impact on your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we distill it down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you t ... Show More
29m 6s
May 2023
How Gold Became The Right-Wing Answer To Your Financial Problems
Too Good To Be True is a miniseries exposing the scams, schemes, and financial cults trying to separate you from your money. New episodes drop every Monday on our YouTube channel as well as on your preferred streaming platform. The Financial Confessions will be back on Monday, Ju ... Show More
52m 11s