Leslie and Ryan talk today about all different kinds of credit cards and offer up advice from the past to help all of us navigate the murky waters that is credit card debt.

Mortgage companies have never been busier as people are snapping up homes outside of urban areas. So Ryan and Leslie talk mortgages, the loans people take out when buying a home. They don't work like other loans, and since they are usually the biggest debt people carry, applying for a mortgage is more involved than other loans.

Whether they are driven by urban fatigue and want to get out of the city or would like to buy with really low interest rates, people are looking to purchase homes. We go over the home buying process, from offer and acceptance to option periods to title insurance. (There was so much to cover that the episode became a two-parter. All about mortgages will follow.)

More retro summer. With airline travel limited, people are road tripping. Leslie is freshly back from a road trip, and both Ryan and Leslie did them as kids (and young adults, actually).  We talk about how to effectively prepare for a road trip. It sounds simple, but there is more to consider than at it seems to ensure a great experience for everyone.  Plus, we take a fun trip down memory lane.

Leslie and Ryan break down arts and crafts from to totally different perspectives, music and hands on craft. They talk about learning a skill, the benefits that come from learning these skills, and the lasting effects on your family. (Really.)

Email isn't going away anytime soon, even if we prefer text, it is still the go to coms method for work and many personal situations. Ryan and Leslie discuss how to use email, what to do when you need to start from scratch, and about the coveted "zero inbox".

With a lot options off the table for summer activities, there's an opportunity for a Retro Summer. Leslie and Ryan talk about how to plan (or not plan) for the summer of 2020.

Jim is back for today's episode! Jim breaks down all of the different aspects of conflict resolution.  He shares his wisdom from years of dealing with different types of negotiations in the workplace and at home.

We welcome Jim, Leslie's husband, to the podcast to discuss communications in professional settings. This is a must listen for anyone who is in the professional space or aspiring to be there. Setting the right tone is key. Bonus: Tips on Video Calls for the Professional

Leslie and Ryan invite a friend with experience, Eileen Hairel, into the studio to talk about how to prepare for a disaster that is not a pandemic. Floods. Fires. Storms. We cover basic steps and people that you will deal with, as well as the best way to help those in need.