How many Americans are actually using Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services? And how much is it helping or hurting them financially? Financial Advisors, Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, break down recent data on BNPL usage, and discuss their concern with the rising trend.
Then stick around, we talk about what's on your mind with a Q&A segment directly from YO ... Show More
May 8
How to Build a Financial Plan By Age
How should your financial plan evolve as you age? The Financial Order of Operations shows you what to do with your next dollar, but life insurance, estate planning, and tax strategy require a deeper framework. Financial Advisors, Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, walk through the six ... Show More
40m 3s
May 4
Financial Advisors Correct The Internet
What happens when you mix internet chaos, misguided financial advice, and sports betting? We react to wild financial advice online from buying a Ferrari instead of the S&P 500 to learning how to acquire a $600,000-profit business with just $50,000 and a tired owner. An episode pa ... Show More
20m 40s
May 1
Was It Easier For Previous Generations To Build Wealth?
TikTok says it's impossible for Gen Z to get ahead, but what does the data actually show? In this episode, we analyze income levels, inflation rates, housing prices, spending patterns, and more across two generations to answer the question: Was it easier to build wealth then or n ... Show More
38m 10s
Aug 2025
250. How Much Money Do I Need to Feel Safe?
I asked our audience one simple question: How much money would you need to feel rich? What I didn’t expect was a tidal wave of answers that weren’t just about income—they were about identity, survival, trauma, and the deep psychology of money. In this episode, I’m digging into th ... Show More
29m 43s
Jan 2025
206. Purpose vs. Passion (and How to Make Money with Both) with Jordan Grumet
What am I here for? Can I actually make money following my passions? Big questions with even bigger answers –– but today’s (returning!) guest, Dr. Jordan Grummet, is here to guide us through figuring out that fine balance between passion, purpose, and building a financial future ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 2025
Money, Mindset & the Machines: How AI (and Self-Awareness) Can Change Your Financial Future with Elizabeth Ayoola
What happens when technology meets money mindset? In this conversation, Elizabeth Ayoola — writer, finance expert, and co-host of NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast — shares how she went from writing $8 articles as a new mom to building lasting financial freedom. We get into how AI ... Show More
43m 26s
Oct 2025
The ONE THING You Have to Do Every Day to Get Financial Freedom
The ONE THING You Have to Do Every Day to Get Financial Freedom In this episode of Join Up Dots, David dives deep into the real secret to financial freedom — something simple, powerful, and often overlooked. It's not about chasing more money or getting rich overnight; it's about ... Show More
18m 39s
Nov 2025
Best of 2025: How To Change Your Finances in 1 Week
This week, Sim shares the ultimate 7-day financial glow-up plan to help you take control of your money, build wealth, and live your dream life. From tracking your net worth and cutting back on spending to negotiating a raise and setting up automated investing, this episode breaks ... Show More
31m 19s
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
Feb 2025
10 Tiny Habits That Made Me Rich
<p>This week, Sim shares 10 small but powerful money habits that helped her go from financial stress to building real wealth with ease. She spills the tea on negotiating bills, reinvesting dividends, deleting shopping apps, and using LinkedIn to increase your salary, all without ... Show More
23m 38s
<p>The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! </p>
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<p>In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Jeffrey Panik, author of “Your Future Is Now: A Guide to Understanding Your Finances and Gaining Independence.”</p>
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<p>Jeff is a Certified Fi ... Show More
