Thinking about buying your first home but feeling totally overwhelmed? You’re not alone, and this episode is here to help! 🏠 This week, I’m joined by Stacie Rihl, a first-time homebuyer educator and expert who’s helped over 16,000 people feel confident and prepared to purchase their first home. She’s walking us through how to actually get started, what to d ... Show More
Jul 2025
217. “Are we broke…or just bad with money? (Part 1)
Dominique (33) and Chris (34) have been together for six years, engaged for two, and share a two-year-old son. While Dominique manages parenting, full-time work, and their finances, Chris shuts down when money comes up—and has no plan for what’s next. With rising childcare costs, ... Show More
1h 21m
May 2025
209. “We bought a house we can’t afford, now what?”
Sunnie (29) and Jazmyne (30) are a queer couple trying to build their life together—buy a house, bring a child into their family, and create long-term financial security. But with just one primary income and a major surgery planned for next year, every decision feels high stakes. ... Show More
1h 19m
Aug 18
Feeling Behind? 5 Tips to Reset at Any Life Stage | E467
“Am I falling behind in life?” If you’ve ever looked around and thought everyone else is getting married, buying houses, and having babies while you’re still figuring things out, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re getting real about that sinking, lonely feeling that comes w ... Show More
57m 31s
Sep 9
225. “We’re losing $5k/mo. Where is it all going?”
Lashan (50) and David (49) have been married for nearly two decades, raising three children and building stable government careers. But when health complications and a sudden return-to-office mandate pressured Lashan into early retirement, their income dropped. Suddenly, $5,000 a ... Show More
1h 37m
Oct 21
231. “Our $200k in crypto is gone. Now we live with his mom.”
Angela (31) and David (34) thought they’d built a future on $200,000 in crypto. Instead, they lost it all—and now they’re living in David’s childhood home with his mom. Angela dreams of traveling to Colombia to be with family, while David quietly panics about their finances. She ... Show More
1h 35m