Good Cents by Payactiv

Ready to make more money outside of your normal job? Spoiler alert! A side hustle might be just the thing. In this episode, Eric and Sydney talk about how to turn a fun hobby into a small-scale money-making business. While being your own boss means putting in extra time and effort, Eric’s goal by the end of this episode is to convince you that yes, investing in your side hustles is 100% worth it. 

Eric and Sydney continue their conversation about how to make more money at work and offer steps you can take today. Eric shares tips for what to do in specific job situations, why every job change should come with a raise, and the difference between asking for a raise and setting yourself up for a promotion. If you’re hunting for a new job offering incredible perks, check out Payactiv Job boards in the Payactiv App to find a job offering Earned Wage Access. 

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For many hardworking people, asking their boss for a raise can feel quite strange. Financial expert Eric Rosenberg and curious writer Sydney dig into this taboo topic. We'll cover everything from how to prepare to ask your boss for a raise, to how much you should ask for, and why a raise should come with every job change. There’s a lot of ground to cover, so we split this conversation into two episodes.

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There are very few people who love a good budget more than our host Eric Rosenberg. Sydney and Eric talk about how to simplify the idea of a budget to make it less scary, how often we should be thinking about them, and more. Payactiv's free financial toolkit helps you get smart insights into your spending and flags what’s safe to spend and put away. Payactiv also offers free 1:1 financial counseling sessions for anyone looking for more help. You can learn more about Payactiv here. Without further ado, let's talk about how to love your budget.

Understanding how credit cards really work can be confusing. In this episode, we discuss every question we can think of when it comes to navigating this complicated piece of plastic. From timing your payment schedules to making better spending habits, we’ll break it down and make credit cards easier to manage. 

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Tax Season is a great time to take a pause and take a deep dive into our finances. Eric Roseburg asks Enda Ferraro, volunteer income tax assistant, all about what’s unique about this year’s tax season, some common tax questions, and gets some last-minute tax preparation tips you might be able to use this weekend. Don’t forget to download the Payactiv app and create an account to save up to $15 on TurboTax. 

In this episode of the Payactiv Podcast, we’re talking with Michelle Jackson about why it’s important to have uncomfortable financial conversations, find a financial community, and a whole lot more. Michelle is host of the podcast, “Michelle is Money Hungry” where she discusses all things personal finance and entrepreneurship.

In this episode, we’re talking with Wilson Muscadin about his foundation, The Money Speakeasy, the intersection of race and personal finance, and much more. Wilson Muscadin is a financial coach and Accredited Financial Counselor®. His foundation, The Money Speakeasy, was built as a social outlet for Americans to talk about taboo financial topics like budgeting, debt, savings, credit, housing, and insurance.