A Thought For Your Pennies

Did you think the way your parents drove is the way everybody drove? Let's chat about driving and then go over some surprising scandals when it comes to rental cars. Of course, we'll talk about how to save on them too.

Got an idea on how to save money? Send it to [email protected] or call us at 970-425-3060

Credits: Hosts: Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Design - Syb de Clark; Music - Allison Tartalia; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez, Bre Chico; Producer - Cole John

Sources:

https://www.nerdwallet.com

www.expedia.com

www.kayak.com

www.autoslash.com

www.turo.com

www.getaround.com

www.zipcar.com

https://www.forbes.com

https://www.cnbc.com

https://www.consumerreports.org

www.aaa.com

www.costcotravel.com

www.aarp.org

https://www.thepointsguy.com

https://www.money.com

https://www.travelandleisure.com

https://consumerrescue.org/travel-troubles/hit-with-fake-rental-car-damage-charges-heres-how-to-make-them-go-away/

https://www.ft.com/content/68309b3a-8a09-49bd-a650-bd58fe54a512

https://www.the-sun.com/motors/12050128/hertz-rental-hidden-charge-dispute-fees/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hertz-customers-allege-false-arrests-lawsuit/

https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/24206-bbb-scam-alert-when-booking-a-rental-car-watch-out-for-phony-deals

The 20 minute car, the elantra held together by fancy duct tape, a car named 'old smokey' and more - Shawna and Sqeaky talk about all the cars they've owned plus some innovative ways to save money and avoid scames when you're buying a new or used car. Sources: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/auto-loans/how-to-get-a-car-loan | https://www.bankrate.com/loans/auto-loans/tips-to-boost-your-car-trade-in-value/#three | https://www.edmunds.com/car-buying/know-all-the-costs-before-saying-yes.html | https://www.realcartips.com/newcars/181-never-focus-on-monthly-payments.shtml | https://www.bankrate.com/loans/auto-loans/how-to-deal-with-car-salesmen/#tactics | https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/auto-loans/cut-car-maintenance-costs| https://www.hotcars.com/why-wed-never-buy-a-used-luxury-car/ | https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2019/06/put-brakes-phony-online-car-sales | https://consumer.ftc.gov/features/used-cars| https://www.nicb.org/theft_and_fraud_awareness/vincheck/vincheck | https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/auto-loan-refinancing-scams | https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/vehicle-lemon-laws-by-state/
Got an idea on how to save money? Send it to [email protected] or call us at 970-425-3060

Credits: Hosts: Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Writer and Soundtrack - Allison Tartalia; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez and Bre Chico; Design - Syb de Clark; Producer Cole John

GRAPHIC DISCUSSION OF PREGNANCY AND BIRTH - This episode is totally PG, but if you are squeamish about birth and pregnancy process you may wanna skip the first six minutes of this episode. Great tips on saving money when starting a family and how new families get targeted with ads - give it a listen!

Sources: https://www.finexcu.org/blog/easy-tips-on-how-to-save-money-and-cut-costs-for-your-family
https://www.parents.com/parenting/money/family-finances/32-ways-to-save-money-when-you-have-a-baby/
https://bettermoneyhabits.bankofamerica.com/en/saving-budgeting/ways-to-save-money
https://thehub.santanderbank.com/raising-kid-costs-much-ways-whittle-cost-parenthood/
https://bettermoneyhabits.bankofamerica.com/en/saving-budgeting/manage-family-savings-goals
https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/how-to-save-money
https://www.discover.com/online-banking/banking-topics/7-ways-to-save-money-on-family-expenses/
https://www.babycenter.com/baby/childcare/expert-tips-to-save-on-childcare_41001438 | https://moneyning.com/kids-and-money/how-to-save-money-on-childcare/ | https://chartercollege.edu/news-hub/7-easy-ways-save-child-care/ | https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/ways-parents-save-money-daycare/ | https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/day-care-on-a-budget/ |https://www.moneymanagement.org/blog/eight-tips-for-reducing-child-care-costs | https://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2012/02/16/how-target-figured-out-a-teen-girl-was-pregnant-before-her-father-did/ | https://www.netmums.com/life/the-scams-all-families-need-on-their-radar
https://www.wilx.com/2022/12/06/bbb-warns-puppy-scams-that-target-families-this-holiday-season/
https://consumer.ftc.gov/all-scams/family-emergency-scams

Got an idea on how to save money? Send it to [email protected] or call us at 970-425-3060

Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Music - Allison Tartalia; Design - Syb de Clark Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez, Bre Chico; Producer - Cole John

Maybe you've been on a bad date, but have bugs ever been involved? Stories you have to hear plus great tips on how to save on dates whether you're single or dating with Shawna & Sqeaky.

Got ideas on how to save on dates? Send it to [email protected] or call us at 970-425-3060

Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez and Bre Chico; Producer - Cole John; Music -Allison Tartalia; Design - Syb de Clark

When you're parenting you probably should not let the intrusive thoughts win. Mental health can get pretty expensive and is rife with scams, so let Shawna & Sqeaky be your guide to destressing mental health moments, how to get good mental health even in complicated situations, and what to look out for with self-help scams.
Resources: https://adaa.org/finding-help/treatment/low-cost-treatment | https://www.samhsa.gov/ | www.nami.org | https://openpathcollective.org/ | https://www.forbes.com/health/l/best-online-therapy/ | https://www.psychologytoday.com | https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/what-we-do/mental-health-navigation/ | https://www.adventhealth.com/hospital/adventhealth-children/blog/what-a-mental-health-navigator-and-how-can-they-help-you |https://www.nedratawwab.com/

Got an idea on how to save money? Send it to [email protected] or call us at 970-425-3060

Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalio Romeo; Writer - Carl Weinschenk; Marking - Ricardo Gutierrez and Bre Chico; Producer - Cole John; Music Allison Tartalia; Design - Syb de Clark

Toddlers aren't exactly a menance but they're not innocent either. Shawna and Sqeaky talk about this precious age and review ways to save on college and the scams that are out there targeting college-goers and their supporters.

Sources: https://myfuture.com/college/planning/college-planning-timeline?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4fi7BhC5ARIsAEV1YiZJQJNlIKr9_NarUGOv-aoOSvk1k71nGtnT71W3rl2Sf3cgtB_Al8kaAtglEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.husson.edu/online/blog/2023/04/money-saving-tips-for-students

https://www.salliemae.com/college-planning/student-loans-and-borrowing/save-on-college-costs/
https://www.savingforcollege.com/article/6-ways-you-can-save-for-college

https://blog.collegeboard.org/power-taking-one-ap-course

https://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/sat-act-scores-merit-scholarships#:~:text=Beyond%20getting%20in%2C%20your%20SAT,on%20the%20SAT%20or%20ACT
https://www.needhambank.com/resources/a-guide-for-college-students-be-aware-of-these-4-scams/ https://www.commonapp.org/ https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/submit-a-complaint/scams-complaint/

Got an idea on how to save money? Send it to [email protected] or call us at 970-425-3060

Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Writer - Carl Weinschenk; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez; Producer - Cole John; Music - Allison Tartalia; Design - Syb de Clark

Meet Shawna and Sqeaky, your friends trying to save money along with you. Shawna is your show host, a mom of two teens who has learned a thing or two about raising your family without breaking the budget but probably needs to learn a little more. Sqeaky is your nepo baby, a single guy trying to be thrifty. Every episode has a funny story, ways to save on a topic, and scams to avoid.

Got an idea on how to save money? Send it to [email protected] or call us at 970-425-3060

Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Marketing - Ricardo Gutiérrez; Producer - Cole John; Music - Allison Tartalia; Design - Syb de Clark