Good news! You don't have to wait to start enjoying life, no matter the size of your bank account. The key to success is creating a Money Roadmap.
Our podcast guest on this Summer Reboot episode, Anna Sergunina, is also working to blow up the myth that you have to wait to enjoy life. Anna is a kick-ass Certified Financial Planner and the President & CEO at M ... Show More
Nov 20
Give More, Stress Less: Your Guide to Intentional Year-End Generosity
The most rewarding money move you can make before December 31st isn’t a tax hack, an investment tweak, or a budgeting trick — it’s generosity. But not the chaotic, guilt-driven kind that leaves you staring at your credit card bill wondering what happened.
We’re talking intentio ... Show More
32m 28s
Nov 18
RIP to the Penny: The Real Reason It’s Gone and the Future of Money
The penny has officially been laid to rest — and while most of us won’t shed a tear, its retirement marks a surprisingly big moment in how America handles money.
In this quick update, I’m walking you through what happened to the penny, why the U.S. finally pulled the plug, and ... Show More
12m 30s
Nov 18
RIP to the Penny: The Real Reason It’s Gone and the Future of Money
The penny has officially been laid to rest — and while most of us won’t shed a tear, its retirement marks a surprisingly big moment in how America handles money.
In this quick update, I’m walking you through what happened to the penny, why the U.S. finally pulled the plug, and ... Show More
12m 30s
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
Dec 2022
7 Steps to Achieve Your Financial Goals Faster
<p>Ready to achieve your financial goals and build the rich life you're dreaming about? Laura covers seven steps to reach your money goals faster, figure out what they should be, and stay motivated for the long haul. (Originally published October 5, 2021.)</p><p>Money Girl is hos ... Show More
26m 3s
Mar 2023
The Best Path to Financial Success is Your Own
<p>Laura interviews Maya Lau, host of Other People’s Pockets, about her journey from award-winning reporting to executive podcast producer. We discuss her guests’ insights, mom’s counterintuitive money lessons, financial mistakes, budgeting tools, and tips for crushing the gender ... Show More
31 m
Jun 2022
TIP456: How to Build a Wealth Plan for Financial Independence w/ Katie Gatti
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
14:38 - How to calculate your retirement needs.
20:32 - How to determine how much cash you should reserve.
39:46 - How to think through investment account types like 401ks, IRA’s, Roths, etc.
51:17 - The ideal allocation of index funds.
1:00:34 ... Show More
1h 9m
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
Sep 2022
How Your Money Anxiety Might Actually Help Build Wealth
According to an APA 2022 Stress in America Survey, 87% of respondents listed inflation as a source of significant stress—and the researchers say no other issue has caused this much stress since the survey's launch. Money anxiety or "financial fear" is common, and to an extent, it ... Show More
47m 9s