While we scroll through social media, content creators are making money. Our guest is Giselle Ugarte, an online performance coach and one of TikTok’s top 100 women to watch. We’ll talk about getting started with content creation, how to turn your everyday life into content that connects with people, how to get started if you don’t feel camera-ready, and how to protect your privacy while still sharing yourself with the world.
 

Whether you’re an early filer or you’re already planning for an extension, there are changes this tax season that you need to know about. Our guest is Mark Steber, the chief tax officer for Jackson Hewitt Tax Services. We’ll discuss new deductions that could mean money in your pocket and the benefits of filing early.

Are you getting flooded with spam calls? Of course you are. Americans got 52.5 billion robocalls in 2025. Today, we’re talking with Alex Quilici, the CEO of YouMail. We’ll talk about why robocalls are still getting through despite efforts to stop them, and how you can protect your phone from incessant calls.

Whether you have a stack of cash and you’re cruising into retirement or just getting started on your savings journey, it may be time for a quick financial check-up. Today, our guest is Stewart Willis, the president of Asset Preservation Wealth & Tax. We’ll talk about changes happening in 2026 that could impact your finances and some simple strategies to make your money work for you.

 You probably know him from the hit TV show, Million Dollar Listing, and today, we welcome Josh Altman to the show. He's sold billions of dollars in real estate. He's also an author, and he coaches clients on how to break into the luxury market.

So we're gonna talk with him about investing in real estate. What does it take to get started? What kind of work is actually worth it for properties? What are the biggest pitfalls to avoid? And we'll get a little behind the scenes on what it was really like to film a TV show for 15 seasons. 

 Scams are everywhere and losses are staggering. So today we're having a candid conversation about it and how cryptocurrency is changing everything. Our guest is Brian Watson. He's a retired special agent with IRS criminal investigation. And now works with a nonprofit called R.O.S.E., educating people about costly scams.

We'll talk about some of the cases he's seen, including one involving a woman who lost almost three quarters of a million dollars. We'll also talk about the ways to protect your money and how to watch out for your loved ones. 

 It's the holiday season, and that pairs well with wine. On this episode, we talk with Matthew Horkey. You may have seen his videos on social media. He's also an author and a judge for international wine competitions. We'll ask him how to choose the right wine for your holiday party. And what about a gift for your favorite host? We'll also talk about price points. Does paying more actually mean you'll get a better bottle? 

There’s financial advice all over social media. Some of it’s good, but there’s a lot of misinformation that could derail your financial goals. Today, we’re talking with Stephen Kates, CFP about some of the worst advice he’s seen while scrolling and ways to avoid the viral advice that could be costly.  

The season of spending is here, and we want to avoid overspending. Our guest is Rachel Caballero, a financial expert with TruWest Credit Union. We’ll talk with her about simple strategies to avoid impulse purchases and the things all shoppers need to know about buy now, pay later options that seem to be everywhere.

The holiday shopping season is here and consumers are expected to spend more than $1 trillion for the holidays in November and December. We know sales started early, but Black Friday is still a big day for retailers and shoppers. So today we're talking with Chip Lupo from WalletHub. The financial site just analyzed all kinds of ads and deals, and they say there's one store where you'll get the very deepest discounts. We'll also talk about some of our favorite Black Friday shopping traditions and ways to avoid digging into debt.