In this Mini Money Minute, I interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to talk to a detective who works in the crimes unit of a local police station about some prevalent scams that are swindling thousands of dollars from some of our most vulnerable citizens. Listen and share with your neighbors and loved ones to stop this recent cycle of scams infiltrating our communities.

In this Mini Money Minute, I speak to an expert who shares some tips on how to navigate not just the FAFSA's (Free Application for Student Aid) recent changes but the tough conversations that go along with managing the cost of college. And though I usually reserve singing about money to audiences of school children, the recent changes in the FAFSA inspired me to write a song about it so keep listening to the end!

"Loud Budgeting" is a new, trendy term to describe unabashedly vocalizing your financial choices with friends and family members. I'm all for talking about money but do I have to shout? Listen to this mini money minute to find out!

With all the bills you are likely paying after the holidays, adding another one might not seem like the brightest idea. But what if THIS bill was all about paying yourself? What if THIS bill didn’t stress you out but made you excited? In this Mini Money Minute, we talk about a bill that is so important, even your future self will thank you!

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Kindness is not usually a topic that comes to mind when talking about money but maybe it should be! What if there were a return on investment for incorporating a little kindness in your day? In this Mini Money Minute we talk about the ROI on kindness - the gift that just might give you something in return.

October can be a spooky month for your finances. The pressure to spend money, get the most Instagram worthy photos picking apples (all while “living your best life”) is real. But don't be scared - you are NOT alone. Check out this Mini Money Minute for some spending and saving advice that may work faster than you can say BOO!

A recent trend called “Girl Math” has me thinking about the power of words; particularly the words "girl" and "math" used together to justify frivolous spending. I'm no trendsetter, but I'm certain there's a more uplifting and empowering way to think about our spending. So, here’s this girl’s attempt to turn the tables, and perhaps our thinking, on this popular trend.

It feels like the “Summer of Taylor Swift” and I don’t think I’m alone when I say, I think she might have earned that title. Not only has she smashed music industry records left and right but she may also be instrumental in the way economist have changed their forecast - I’m hearing the word “resilient” more than “recession” lately and that may have something to do with a certain someone’s “reputation!” If you know, you know and if you don’t, take a listen!

There are so many unknowns when it comes to house hunting and it can all feel very overwhelming – especially if you are a first time homebuyer! As intimidating as it may seem, discovering what you can and can't afford is one controllable factor when looking for a home and it’s actually easier to find out than you might think! In this Mini Money Minute, you will uncover what information you need to gather to get your pre-approval letter from a lender, why it's important to get that pre-approval and how lenders come up with that magic number

Teens have a lot to say and even more to learn about money. While managing money is definitely in their futures, most are not given the education or guidance to start their financial lives off on the right foot. Luckily, I LOVE talking to teens about money and had to the opportunity to capture some of their "aha moments" at some Credit for Life Fairs during Financial Literacy Month.