The biggest money question we have is usually: How do I enjoy my life now and plan for enjoying it later? If we go too far in either direction, we're sacrificing the quality of our lives at one point or another.
So does the “perfect” save rate exist that optimizes for both now and the future? And if so, what is the ideal percentage of our income to save that ... Show More
Oct 8
A Practical Way to Fight for a Brighter Financial Future—Together
I sat down with assistant professor of labor studies and author of We Are the Union, Eric Blanc, to discuss: the euphoria and struggle of movement-building as a response to hopelessness, how mid-century suburban development undermined labor power, and why understanding (and wield ... Show More
1h 34m
Sep 24
On Overvalued Stocks, Tithing & Mutual Aid, and Creating Enforceable Prenups
We covered more ground than usual in this Rich Girl Roundup, because a few themes dominated your feedback and questions. On today’s show, in addition to recapping feedback to our last three episodes: (00:00): Intro (01:12): Plastic surgeons encouraging young women to set aside mo ... Show More
1h 52m
Sep 17
Why the "Double Tax" is the Canary in the Economic Coal Mine We Need to Pay Attention to
Today, I’m talking with Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman, a writer and researcher as well as the youngest-ever recipient of the Women’s Human Rights Award by the UN Convention. Her new book, The Double Tax, is out now. We covered: (00:00): Intro (07:45): Black women as the group whose ... Show More
1h 27m
May 2022
4 Money Experts Explain How to Get Your Money Sh*t Together
If you’re wondering, what do I need to do to get my money sh*t together, you are in the right place. This is a very special episode that was recorded live on the Fishbowl app with some of my very favorite guests.In this live conversation, I talk with Amanda Holden, our investing ... Show More
42m 13s
Mar 2022
Skip the Financial Plan and Build Your Wealth The Simple Way
Are you ready to learn how to build wealth the simple way? In this episode, David Hegarty, the Founder, and CEO of Playbook, a step-by-step app for building wealth, is here to deliver some serious money gems. He’s throwing out traditional wealth-building wisdom and instead sharin ... Show More
43m 12s
May 2022
How to Understand Your Habits, Beliefs & Emotional Relationship to Money
If you’ve been listening for a while now you know how passionate I am about helping understand that money success is not just about the how-tos. As our guest, Pam Krueger says, “money success it’s not just numbers. 99% of success is behavior and 1% is anything having to do with f ... Show More
40m 41s
Apr 2022
Easy Ways to Have Awkward Money Conversations
How much money do you make? Do you have credit card debt? What is your credit score? Hey, will you come to my wedding and oh, by the way, it’s probably going to cost $1,000? Why can’t you afford to go to dinner with us?Oh, those awkward money conversations. There are just so many ... Show More
43m 32s
Mar 2022
Why Is Financial Inclusion Important & How Does It Impact Your Life
Did you know that 30% of the population of the world is still unbanked? Meaning, 30% of the world’s population can’t easily get to a bank, let alone deposit a check, take cash out, or use any of the conveniences that help you pay for your life. And, on top of that 93% of bank clo ... Show More
36m 59s
Mar 2022
How to Save Money On Everyday Essentials So You Afford Your Money Goals
With inflation, rising gas prices and the higher cost of groceries, saving money on everyday essentials is a necessity. Being financially well off isn’t about earning 50% more in your job, winning the lottery or coming into a ton of cash. It’s the everyday small amounts of money ... Show More
30m 53s