The holidays are always a time of big spending. Retailers are excited to have you back in stores shopping. It’s estimated that U.S. consumers will spend up to 9% more this holiday period compared to 2020, when consumers spent a total of $1.2 trillion during the key shopping period between November and the end of the year, according to a forecast from Deloitt ... 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
Mar 2023
Friday Flight - Bank Blow-Ups, Is Your Money Safe, & Plastered Purchases #645
<p>Time for a Friday Flight- our sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil it down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ahead wi ... Show More
29m 3s
Jun 2023
Friday Flight - Costco’s Crackdown, Bad Vibes, & Forgotten 401k Accounts #690
<p>Time for a Friday Flight- our sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ahead ... Show More
33m 56s
Aug 2023
Friday Flight - Pet Debt, Job Hopping, & Goldilocks Cash #711
<p>Time for a Friday Flight- our sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ahead ... Show More
32m 58s
Jun 2024
Friday Flight - Avoiding Upsells, HOA Hell, & Astrological Investing #843
Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ah ... Show More
36m 37s
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
Feb 2024
Money and Lifestyle Habits That Are Wasting Your Paycheck
Want to pay off your debt faster? Stick around! This week, you’ll learn five ways to speed up your debt payoff. Plus, don’t miss my #1 tip for never running out of money before your next paycheck, and Nisha Vora joins me to share some of her favorite grocery shopping hacks and af ... Show More
30m 29s
Apr 2024
Friday Flight - Low Price EV Leases, Inflationary Amazon, & 24/7 Trading #819
<p>Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ... Show More
35m 18s
Feb 2024
5 Things We Spent Money Last Year on That Didn’t Bring Us Joy
<p>This week, Maia and Simran discuss five things they spent money on in 2023 that didn't bring them joy. They explore the topics of trending or hyped restaurants, getting nails done, assumed sources of joy, and reevaluating spending habits.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Watch the episode ... Show More
37m 20s