Let’s talk about the elephant in the room - inflation. You hear about inflation everywhere and feel it every time you fill up your car at the gas station or pop into the store to buy some food. Inflation is currently around 7.7%, which is the highest it has been since the early 1980s, and it looks like it’s here to stay much longer than Pumpkin Spiced Lattes ... Show More
Feb 26
Gen Z, Loud Budgeting & the New Rules of Adulting
In this episode, Shari sits down with Holly O’Neill, who has a front-row view of the financial behavior of 69 million clients, to unpack what Gen Z is really doing with their money and why it matters for every generation. From the rising cost of living and the true price of “adul ... Show More
33m 17s
Feb 21
What Your Impulse Spending Is Trying to Tell You
Emotional spending isn’t a discipline problem — it’s a disconnection signal. In this episode, we’re rewriting the narrative around impulse purchases, Target runs, late-night checkouts, and “I deserve this” moments. Because you’re not bad with money — you’re trying to soothe stres ... Show More
28m 47s
May 2021
Friday Flight - Dollar Stores Stink, Inflation Fears, & No Gas For You #357
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
27m 43s
Jun 2022
Small Business Inflation, and Sign-Up Bonuses
Inflation is hitting everyone’s budgets — including those of small-business owners. To kick off this episode, Sean and Liz talk about how inflation is impacting small businesses, and how you can still shop local as prices climb.
Then they answer a listener’s question about the sm ... Show More
29m 32s
Jul 2021
Friday Flight - Getting Paid On Demand, Sneaky Internet Bill Increases, & New Cheap Drugs #384
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 43s