When a crisis hits, like the world-wild Cornavirus crisis, it's time to get focused on your budget. Admittedly, I'm not a huge fan of the word "budget" but desperate times call for desperate measures. In this bonus episode, I'll share seven things you need to know to budget during a crisis (and really any time).
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Recession Core, But Make It Personal: How to Thrive Without the “Cost of Comfort”
Is a recession coming? Maybe. But here’s the truth: the only recession that really matters is the one happening in your household.
In this candid, practical conversation, Shari Rash and financial coach Dylan Snowden reframe “Recession Core” from a fashion trend into a living, b ... Show More
31m 46s
Nov 20
Give More, Stress Less: Your Guide to Intentional Year-End Generosity
The most rewarding money move you can make before December 31st isn’t a tax hack, an investment tweak, or a budgeting trick — it’s generosity. But not the chaotic, guilt-driven kind that leaves you staring at your credit card bill wondering what happened.
We’re talking intentio ... Show More
32m 28s
Nov 18
RIP to the Penny: The Real Reason It’s Gone and the Future of Money
The penny has officially been laid to rest — and while most of us won’t shed a tear, its retirement marks a surprisingly big moment in how America handles money.
In this quick update, I’m walking you through what happened to the penny, why the U.S. finally pulled the plug, and ... Show More
12m 30s
Feb 2024
How To Budget For Beginners
<p>#72: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inspiredbudget/">Allison Baggerly</a>, founder of Inspired Budget, and author of the book ‘Money Made Easy’, is dedicated to inspiring women to confidently manage their finances. This episode is great for those (singles as well as couple ... Show More
54m 26s
Jun 2024
Ask HTM - Budgeting with Gift Cards, Inheriting Debt, & the Hidden Costs of Early Retirement #841
<p>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 g ... Show More
52m 50s
Dec 2023
You Need a Budget with Jesse Mecham
<p>Hey team!</p> <p>This week I'm talking with, Jesse Mecham, the founder of the hit budgeting software, You Need A Budget - or as it's more commonly abbreviated YNAB - now I understand, that the term, "hit budgeting software" does come off as a little strange, but it is honestly ... Show More
32m 28s
Feb 2021
Friday Flight - Apps that Save You Money, Buying a Car with a Credit Card, & Home Renovation Payback #315
It's time for a Friday Flight! These episodes are all about the week’s news and the effects of the pandemic on your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we are distilling it down to specific takeaways that will allow you to not just weather this health a ... Show More
29m 30s
Feb 2024
Money and Lifestyle Habits That Are Wasting Your Paycheck
Want to pay off your debt faster? Stick around! This week, you’ll learn five ways to speed up your debt payoff. Plus, don’t miss my #1 tip for never running out of money before your next paycheck, and Nisha Vora joins me to share some of her favorite grocery shopping hacks and af ... Show More
30m 29s
May 2025
Can this budgeting method help us save better?
Data published by YouGov in August 2022 showed that as of the previous month, Britons were using a whopping £3.5bn worth of overdrafted funds from their bank accounts. Each month, between 25% and 30% of people dip into their overdrafts, generally just for a few days leading up to ... Show More
4m 54s
Aug 2023
Ask HTM - Combining Our Finances, Dental Insurance Considerations, & When Whole Life Makes Sense #712
<p>We’re kicking off the week by answering your listener questions! And if you have a question that you’d like for us to answer on the show, we’d love for you to submit your own via <a href="https://www.howtomoney.com/ask/">HowToMoney.com/ask</a> , send us your voice memo. Regard ... Show More
56m 5s