What happens when you hand a mic to a room full of 8th graders and start talking about money? You get insights that are smarter, bolder, and more financially sound than you’d expect — and in some cases, more than most adults can offer.
In this episode of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my daughter’s middle school Career Day, wh ... Show More
Jun 9
Build a Summer Spending Plan That Lets You Spend Without Regret
Summer has a way of making everyone a little looser with money. Dinners, trips, long weekends, weddings, beauty appointments, beach days, concerts, random Target runs, and that very dangerous sentence: “It’s summer, I’m just going to enjoy it.” And honestly? You should enjoy it. ... Show More
39m 22s
Jun 2
Why Your Budget Keeps Failing — And the Automatic System That Actually Works
Budgeting has a branding problem. For a lot of people, it feels restrictive, shame-filled, tedious, and honestly kind of like financial punishment. But what if the problem is not you? What if the problem is that what you’ve been calling budgeting is really just tracking where you ... Show More
33m 30s
May 27
What Is a Roth Conversion — And How Can You Do It Wrong?
Roth conversions sound smart. Tax-free growth, tax-free withdrawals later, more flexibility in retirement — what’s not to like? Well… the tax bill today. That part. In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, breaks down what a Roth conversion actually is, how it works, a ... Show More
43m 40s
Oct 2025
Money Lessons I Will Teach My Kids in Every Age Group
This week, Sim shares how to teach kids about money at every age, from building delayed gratification in toddlers to opening simple investing accounts and paying kids for chores so they learn the value of a dollar. She explains how to introduce shares and index funds in a fun, ag ... Show More
19m 29s
Feb 2025
212. Finance For College Students (Scholarships, Investing, Saving, AND Life Advice!) with Cherie Animashaun
College students or parents, friends of college students, if you're trying to graduate debt-free, or if you're trying to become financially literate, this is the episode for you! In this episode, I’m talking to teen activist and nonprofit founder, Cherie Animashaun, about all thi ... Show More
57m 22s
Jan 2025
Ask HTM - Sahm Rule Recession Indicator, New App Gives Kids IRAs, & Paying for Big One-Time Expenses #931
Let’s dive into the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question you’d like us to answer, toss your voice memo our way. It only takes about 90 seconds to record and you can find a step by step guid ... Show More
51m 31s
