Cancer patients are 2.65 times more likely to go bankrupt than people without cancer.”Carrie Madrid of @The CARE Project, Inc. knows that those with cancer are at an extreme disadvantage.

Not only are they battling their health, but they are also hit with the stress of paying their healthcare or utility bills.

Listen as Carrie talks about how her incredible non-profit fills in the support needs of those battling cancer.

Pouring themselves into work, Educator FI and his wife realized that they were making money but spending it just as fast. Now, they live a lifestyle that most educators could only dream of.

Listen and be inspired on how Educator FI took hold of his family's finances and made a complete pivot from "debt disaster" to "whoa, we made it."

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Saving for the kiddos' college is what I'd call a no brainer. But when, what and how should you save for it? The basics tend to be the hardest place for families to break the barrier of investing... it doesn't have to be. Here are a few insights in this solo (slash) guest episode with CollegeBacker!

Last week I had an amazing opportunity to interview some of the best financial advisors and money nerds in the country and ask them what is one thing that people can implement today that will change their financial lives. The answers are amazing and for the most part, so incredibly easy to implement TODAY. Are you ready to hear these actionable steps? Tune in!

Here’s the thing I’ve learned over the years. The numbers don’t lie, once created a budget will work, it’s our behaviors and mindset that get in the way sometimes. Join in as Sarah Fallaw, author of The Next Millionaire Next Door and founder of DataPoints.com, dives in and gives us some invaluable information on the process of building that millionaire mindset.

Regardless of what you’ve been led to believe, you are in no way too young or not wealthy enough to create an estate plan. Yeah, you read that right. Estate planning is for everybody, though it may be done a little bit differently for each person depending on their ages. Join in as Dennis Sandoval, certified law attorney and accredited estate planner, delves into the specifics of estate planning and why you should create one now if you don’t already have one.

Flexible spending accounts are commonly looked over or flat out not mentioned as a benefit that you’re offered but the truth is, they can greatly benefit you on your financial journey. Tune in to this solo episode where I delve into the ins and outs of flexible spending accounts and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Trust me, you’re going to want to hear this.

When starting out as a new teacher, you more than likely have debt following you. A common question is whether you should pay off debt or save money and how to do so on a teachers salary. Check out this solo episode where I dive in and give you steps to take that ensure you’re starting your career off on a path that leads to financial success.

Financial literacy and effective financial education for students is incredibly important. Unfortunately, it’s not yet a priority for all schools, but YOU can take matters into your own hands with the resources made available to you through Jump$tart Coalition. Join in as Laura Levine, President and CEO of Jump$tart Coalition joins us to talk about their part in making financial education a priority for all schools.

As a teacher you’ve probably spent time looking at all the different side hustles available to you. Bethany McCamish of hisandherfi.com tried many different side hustles and eventually discovered one that she was so passionate about that she left her teaching career. Join in as she talks with us about side hustles, how to effectively communicate about finances with your spouse and her ongoing journey to financial independence.