Taking a side gig to a full-time job is a big — and daring — jump. 

This episode, Sean and small-business Nerd Rosalie Murphy kick off the new Nerdy Business series, where they interview business owners about how they got to where they are today and the lessons they have for other entrepreneurs. 

Sean and Rosalie talk with Theresa E. Gonzales, owner of 5-E Leadership and Marketing and host of the podcast “Latinas From the Block to the Boardroom.” She discusses how she identified a target market and leveraged her expertise to grow her consulting work into a full-time business.

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The home affordability crisis isn’t just an issue in the United States. This episode, Sean hosts a roundtable discussion with Nerds from Canada, the U.K. and the U.S. to explore what is driving up home prices in each country — and what consumers can do about it. Our countries might have more in common than you think. 

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Also, we are running a book sweepstakes ahead of our next Book Club episode. In August, we're talking with Emily Maloney, author of "Cost of Living," a series of essays based on her own experiences about the cost of health care and medical debt. 

To enter for a chance to win our book giveaway, send an email to [email protected] with the subject: “Book Sweepstakes” during the Sweepstakes Period. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. PDT on July 20. Include the following information: your first and last name, email address, ZIP code and phone number. For more information, please visit our official sweepstakes rules page.

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You know you should start investing, but do you know the best way to get started? In the first episode of a three-part deep dive into investing, hosts Sean Pyles and Alana Benson explore how to get into the investing mindset, do a bit of myth-busting around investing and discuss how to actually get started.

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LGBTQ+ people face a number of unique personal finance challenges, including higher rates of poverty and a wage gap. As a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is enacted across the country, how can members of this community protect their money to strengthen their personal resilience? 

This episode Sean and Liz talk with David Auten and John Schneider, also known as the Debt Free Guys and hosts of the Queer Money Podcast, about how LGBTQ+ people can improve their personal finances while following their morals. David and John also talk about their experience paying off credit card debt.

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Inflation is hitting everyone’s budgets — including those of small-business owners. To kick off this episode, Sean and Liz talk about how inflation is impacting small businesses, and how you can still shop local as prices climb.

Then they answer a listener’s question about the smart way to earn sign-up bonuses while protecting your credit score.

Also, we’re running a short, two-question survey. Please share your feedback to help us improve the show for you.

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Timestamps:

This Week in Your Money segment: 0:00 - 10:33 

Money Question segment: 10:34 - 28:03 

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The racial wealth gap was created and reinforced over centuries. Can it be solved in our lifetime? In this episode, Sean and Liz talk with journalist Kimberly Atkins Stohr about her series for The Emancipator about solving the racial wealth gap.  

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Eggs — why are they so expensive right now, and what can you do about it? To start this episode, Sean and Liz crack open the factors driving up egg prices at the moment. They also share their tips for making groceries more affordable at the moment, including whether you should start your own chicken coop. 

Then they talk about how to approach home improvement season in 2022. Materials and contractors can be expensive and hard to come by, so you might need to get creative to accomplish your goals. 

Also, we are running a short, two-question survey. Please share your feedback to help us improve the show for you.

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Timestamps:

This Week in Your Money segment: 0:00 - 9:55 

Home Improvement Season segment: 9:56 - 29:37 

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Child care can be a strain on many families’ budgets — but there are opportunities for you to minimize the cost. 

In Part 2 of this Nerdy deep dive, we talk with two of our own Nerds to highlight existing financial resources for parents at the federal and state level. We also discuss personal finance strategies that can help parents think long term, even if money is tight at the moment.  

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A recession is (maybe) imminent. To start off this episode, Sean and Liz talk about how to prepare for a recession, including how to think about investing.

Then they answer a number of your questions in a lightning round. This time they talk about how to grow money, buying cars and travel credit cards.

Also, we are running a short, two-question survey. Please share your feedback to help us improve the show for you.

To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [email protected].

Timestamps:

This Week in Your Money segment: 0:00 - 9:32 

Money Question segment: 9:33 - 30:40

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Child care costs are pushing budgets to the brink. In the first episode of this two-part Nerdy deep dive, we go behind the scenes to untangle one of the largest budget items for many families. 

By listening to this series, parents and listeners of all stripes will become more aware of the system and know how to take advantage of supports that currently exist — while the fight for widespread policy changes continues.

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