Millennial Money

Millennial Money

By Shannah Compton Game | WonderyBusinessEducation
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Millennial Money episodes

  • The Valentine's Day Escape Plan
    We all know that Valentine’s Day is a made up, Hallmark holiday that forces us to spend more money than we intended or should spend. It’s also a holiday that says this one day a year you have to be in love, and of course, spend more money. So not true!
     
    On This Podcast Episode:
    Valentine’s Day is the third largest consumer holiday of the year, as we spend over $19 Billion in the name of Cupid. The average person will spend $143.56 for their Valentine.
    Instead of spending money on stuff you or your Valentine may or may not use (probably not), spend your hard-earned cash on an escape plan and getaway for love. This is a great plan whether you’re in love or not. Travel this Valentine’s Day!
    My co-host for this podcast episode is my husband, Jeff Game, a travel, and music journalist that's always on the hunt for a good story to tell. 
    Links Mentioned:Hotel Tonight DealsTravel Zoo DealsJucy RV RentalsCheap O Air Deals
    Songs:
    “No One’s Gonna Love You” - Band of Horses
    “Somebody to Love” - Valerie June
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    24 min
  • The Real Reality Of The Retirement Crisis - Jeffrey Small
    You're young and probably not too excited about talking retirement - but you should be.
    You see, thinking about retirement at an early age only sets you up for success in the future. How much success...well that's anyone's guess...but if we look at math alone, starting to save early allows more time for your money to compound. This is a very good thing.
    However, there's a real retirement crisis on the horizon not just for millennials but for Gen X'ers and other generations and it's sadly not improving.
    On This Podcast Episode:
    Jeffrey Small, President of, "Arbor Financial” and author of new book, Turning Financial Planning, Right-Side Up, is our guest on this podcast episode. He's sharing some nuggets of information about the retirement crisis that you don't want to miss.We're talking about why millennials should be thinking about retirement nowHow to frame your thinking about picking stocks and fundsReal ways that you can think about your savings for retirementWhat does the future look like for millennials now that we have this retirement crisis (i.e. are well doomed?)
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    Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome!
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    Disclosure:
    The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investment(s) and financial strategies may be appropriate for you, consult your financial adviser prior to investing. There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes.
    25 min
  • The Super Easy 3 Ingredient Budget
    There's a lot of mystery around budgeting but it's really a super simple process of keeping track of your income and more importantly, your expenses. Whether you hate to budget or are looking for a new system, the super easy three ingredient budget is a good place to start.
    On This Podcast Episode:
    Focusing on simplicity, learn super easy ways to create a three ingredient budget in a matter of minutes that you can keep track of without all the stress.Ingredient 1 - What's the cash you're working withIngredient 2 - What do you gotta pay and what are you doing with the restIngredient 3 - How much do you have to put towards your goals (hint, can you find better ways to lower your 'rest' expenses)
    Thanks for Tuning In:
    Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. Every listen means so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast.
    Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome!
    Want More:Shannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram
    Disclosure:
    The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investment(s) and financial strategies may be appropriate for you, consult your financial adviser prior to investing. There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes.
    23 min
  • Super Big Game Savings
    It's that time of year again (and the Patriots are once again in the Super Bowl) for the big game day. Did you know there are lots of savings to be had around Super Bowl Sunday? You thought it was just about wings and cheese dip - wrong - it's also a great time to buy a new TV, cut the cord, and order out.
    On This Podcast Episode:
    It's the Friday before the Super Bowl so let's have a little fun with this episode. We're dishing some of the hottest deals this Super Bowl Sunday including TVs that are at the lowest price (even lower than Black Friday deals). So don't blow all your cash on your blow out Super Bowl party and feel free to be a rebel and call in sick on Monday. 
    Links Mentioned:Rich on TechThrillist TV DealsLendEDU
    Thanks for Tuning In:
    Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. Every listen means so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast.
    Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome!
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    16 min
  • Is Pet Insurance Really Worth The Hype
    I'll admit it - I have doggie fever - like really bad. Being a financial planner I'm always trying to figure out the true cost of owning a pet and whether or not that makes sense for us financially. Pet Insurance is one of those topics that I don't know a lot about but, just like any other insurance, seems like a worthwhile investment to make. So I went straight to my friend Jennifer Fitzgerald at Policygenius to find out what I need to know about pet insurance. 
    On This Podcast Episode:
    Jennifer Fitzgerald, Founder, and CEO of Policygenius, is not only a fellow lover of pets but also an expert when it comes to all things insurance. In this podcast episode, we're dishing what you need to know about pet insurance whether you have a pet now or are getting one in the future including:The pros and cons of pet insuranceWhat policy options you have and the deductibles for each policyHow much pet insurance really costsWhat are the risks of not having pet insurance Can you use any vet or do only certain vets take pet insurance
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    Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. Every listen means so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast.
    Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome!
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    29 min
  • How You Earn, Save, And Spend Your Money - Alanna Okun
    What does how you earn, save and spend your money say about your overall relationship with money - a lot actually.
    Some of us spend more money to "look the part" in our careers and some of us can get away with comfy pants and ripped sweatshirts (although I urge you to never go to work this way). What writer Alanna Okun has found in her series, How Do You Shop on Racked is that our uniqueness to spending and saving money is also the tie that binds us all together.
    On This Podcast Episode:
    We're getting down and dirty with Racked's writer and editor, Alanna Okun, about the series How Do You Shop in this episode. Alanna shares some of the most surprising discoveries she's learned from talking to many different women from across the U.S. about their own saving and spending money stories.
    Alanna's also got quite a money story herself. Living in NYC and working for Racked and BuzzFeed prior, she's sharing her own wisdom about being smart with her cash and her exciting career journey (hint, she's launching her first book, The Curse Of The Boyfriend Sweater in March).
    Thanks for Tuning In:
    Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. Every listen means so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast.
    Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome!
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    26 min
  • Go On That Vacation No Matter What
    For me, travel is a must in life, right up there with paying rent and my student loans (yep, still got those payments too). Going on vacation, I feel, isn't a luxury but a legitimate expense to add to any budget because of all you learn about yourself as well as the place you visit. What I've learned from years and years of traveling is that no matter what my budget is, there's always a way to go on vacation...no matter what.
    On This Podcast Episode:
    Let's not let your budget keep you for going on vacation - whether it's a short trip or a two-week excursion, traveling is important.Learn some of my favorite tips to vacation on any budgetCreating a travel savings account could be the best thingFind sneaky ways to save every day for your travel fundHear about some of my favorite sites to help you saveUnderstand why I think travel is so important -and why the world needs you to explore it
    Links Mentioned:ThePointsGuyHipmunkMomondoWow AirlinesBest Airbnbs for under $200 a night
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    Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. Every listen means so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast.
    Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome!
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    23 min
  • When Your Home Is Bigger Than Your Bank Account
    When we think about the "American Dream" buying a home is certainly a core element. At least that's what I've been told. However, far too often I find people getting tempted into buying a home that's way too big for their bank account because society says, "you should buy a house you can grow into." I can tell you first hand that is a dangerous statement. When your home (or your mortgage payment) is bigger than your bank account the risks can far out weight the benefits. 
     
    On This Podcast Episode:Let's discuss the dangerous of buying a house bigger than you needHow to define your ideal homeWhat are some factors you should consider to buy the right home for youHow can you balance your goals with your mortgage paymentLife lessons I learned from the all too real lifestyle creepWhy you need to make smart home buying decisions (and how to correct not so smart ones)
    Links Mentioned:Wall St. Journal Article
    Thanks for Tuning In:
    Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. Every listen means so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast.
    Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome!
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    Disclosure:
    The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investment(s) and financial strategies may be appropriate for you, consult your financial adviser prior to investing. There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes.
    24 min
  • Get A Tax Refund...Make It Count
    It's always a happy day when you check your bank account and see that your tax refund has hit your account. It almost doesn't matter how much, or how little the amount is....it feels like free money. However, your tax refund is a refund of payments you've already made throughout the year that is over the amount that you should've paid. So, since it's your money, you're going to want to make the most of it.
    On This Podcast Episode:
    Find out some tips and tricks to make the most of your tax refund this year. Whether your goal is to pay down debt, afford a vacation or you want to stash it away to beef up your emergency fund, you're going to need a plan in place before the cash arrives. We all know what happens if you don't have a plan - somehow the money vaporizes (I've been there myself).
    Thanks for Tuning In:
    Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. Every listen means so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast.
    Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome!
    Want More:Shannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram
    Disclosure:
    The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investment(s) and financial strategies may be appropriate for you, consult your financial adviser prior to investing. There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes.
    25 min
  • Women's Work Podcast Preview Tsh Oxenreider
    In the new podcast, Women’s Work, author and veteran podcaster Tsh Oxenreider, whom you might know from The Simple Show, asks women—from all walks of life who do all sorts of work—their stories. More than a business show, this is a STORY show; a podcast that sings the often unsung praises of the millions of women who make our world a better place.
    This show is for women, for a boost of encouragement that our/their place in the world DOES matter. It’s for men, to remind them/us that half the human race is doing good work right alongside them/us. And it’s for our sons and daughters, to inspire the next generation of what’s possible.
     
    On This Podcast Episode:
    Supporting great podcasts from women is super important to me. Here’s a clip from the premiere episode of Women’s Work, where Tsh talks with Sarah Stewart Holland, who’s both the podcaster from Pantsuit Politics AND a city commissioner for her small town in Kentucky.
    Links Mentioned:
    Subscribe to Women’s Work wherever you listen to podcasts, and also follow the show on Twitter and on Instagram @womensworkshow. And also, sign up the email, and you’ll never miss an episode - go to womensworkshow.com to sign up.
    Thanks for Tuning In:
    Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. Every listen means so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast.
    Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome!
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    18 min

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