Jun 23
Are You Saving Too Much Cash? How to Know When to Invest More
Having cash feels good. It feels safe. It feels responsible. It feels like proof that you are not being reckless with money. But is there such a thing as saving too much cash? In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, breaks down how to know when cash is doing its job — ... Show More
42m 47s
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
Sep 2025
256. The #1 Money Mistake Couples Make (and How to Avoid It!) Tori's Episode of Here Comes the Drama with Christa Innis
When it comes to love, weddings, and money — things can get messy. In this special episode, we’re re-releasing a conversation I had on the Here Comes the Drama podcast with Christa Innis, to talk about one of the most common (and costly) mistakes couples make: avoiding real conve ... Show More
55m 13s
Oct 2025
Bougie on a Budget: How to Avoid Holiday Financial Stress ft. The Budget Besties
In this surprise bonus episode of It's About Time, I'm talking to Shana and Vanessa, the 'Budget Besties', about navigating holiday spending and scheduling. We dive into setting boundaries, staying within budget, and creating a stress-free holiday season. Listen in for practical ... Show More
32m 29s
Apr 2025
225. Recession, Tariffs, and the Stock Market: How to Plan for Economic Volatility
Let’s be real — 2025 is already shaping up to be a hell of a year financially, and not necessarily in a good way. Between Trump’s tariffs, a tanking stock market, and recession fears popping off everywhere you look, it’s overwhelming out here. That’s exactly why I recorded this e ... Show More
55m 15s
Nov 2024
The Secret Trick to Setting Goals You’ll Stick With
Today, we’re getting real about one of the biggest money questions: What should I actually be saving for? With huge goals like buying a home, retiring, or traveling, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or just plain stuck. We’re here to help you zero in on goals that feel exciting and ... Show More
46m 32s
Aug 2025
Friday Flight - Bad RAPs, Price Match Murder, & Premium Points Credit Cards #1020
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
38m 14s
Apr 2025
228. The Most Important Financial Decision You'll Ever Make (That NO ONE Talks About)
We spend so much time stressing over budgets, investments, credit scores—basically, all the numbers. But what if I told you the biggest financial decision you’ll ever make isn’t about money at all? In today’s episode, I’m getting real about the one life choice that will shape eve ... Show More
46m 56s
Dec 2024
The Biggest Money Lessons We Learned From This Year’s Money Diaries
The best thing about Money Diaries? They prove that no one’s money story is perfect, but there’s always something to learn. Today, V takes us through the most teachable moments of 2024’s Money Diaries, unpacking the lessons that remind us we don’t have to have it all figured out. ... Show More
30m 21s
Feb 2025
Ep. 127 Everything You Need To Know To Sort Out Your Finances & Make The Most Of Your Money
After our New Year compilation episode about improving your life went crazy, I asked what other theme led episodes you’d like, and SO many of you said finances, money moola.
So the aim for this episode, is everything you need to know about money, and I took this as a wide definit ... Show More
32m 40s
The next three months—Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the holidays—are basically a budgeting minefield. Even if you’ve been disciplined all year, this season can throw your money game completely off.
In Part 3 of our Back-to-School, Back-to-Budget series, I’m giving you a clear strategy to holiday-proof your wallet and make sure your spending reflects your pr ... Show More