Emergency funds, student loans, car payments and retirement plans - what should take first priority in your master financial plan?
If your list of money items to tackle is long, it can be easy for decision paralysis to set in and for you to put off making any decisions at all! In this week’s episode, I answer a listener’s question about the first path to ta ... Show More
Sep 2025
Should You Pay Off Debt or Invest First? The Answer Might Surprise You (Money Q&A)
In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast, we are going to do a Money Q&A about should you pay off debt or invest first. Today we are going to answer these questions: Question 1: Should I build my emergency fund to $20,000 first, or start paying down my mortgage and investi ... Show More
37m 34s
Nov 2024
The Secret Trick to Setting Goals You’ll Stick With
Today, we’re getting real about one of the biggest money questions: What should I actually be saving for? With huge goals like buying a home, retiring, or traveling, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or just plain stuck. We’re here to help you zero in on goals that feel exciting and ... Show More
46m 32s
Jul 2021
How To Navigate A Financial Crisis
In a financial crisis, like when you lose your job or the country is in a recession, you have to answer some tough questions: what bills should you prioritize? Who should you turn to? Is it ok to ask for a loan? Michelle Singletary, personal finance expert and author of the new b ... Show More
17m 27s