The Money Nerds

By Whitney HansenBusiness Education Self-Improvement Investing

The Money Nerds episodes

June 07, 2023How To Negotiate Your Medical Bills | Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington
About Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington
Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington is an internal medicine physician and medical billing expert.
A determined patient advocate, Dr. Virgie practiced more than 20 years in primary care and psychiatric settings and as a health insurance executive.
Dr. Virgie now helps patients understand complex medical procedures, communicate effectively with their healthcare providers, and avoid financial devastation from crushing medical bills through her "What Your Doctor Wants You to Know" series.
She is the author of What Your Doctor Wants You to Know to CRUSH MEDICAL DEBT and the host of the weekly "HEALTH, WELLNESS & MEDICAL BILLS" show on the VoiceAmerica radio network.

What You’ll Learn

In this episode we talk about:
Why you should never pay the first medical statement that comes your way
3 simple steps to negotiating your medical bills
Why CPT codes are key to understanding your medical statements
Why being proactive with your medical bills is so key
Why HIPPA is more than just privacy protection
Balance billing and what exactly that means
Retroactively apply for medicaid

Resources

Grab a copy of Virgie’s book and download the 3 steps checklist: https://crushmedicaldebt.com/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hr 5 min
May 31, 2023Financially Preparing for Kids, Motherhood and Entrepreneurship | Kelly Anne Smith
About Kelly Anne Smith
Kelly Anne Smith is the owner and founder of Dreamer To Profitable and Freedom In A Budget, an investing and personal finance brand dedicated to educating people on how to grow their income as well as how to spend, save and invest their money.
Kelly’s growing YouTube channel has over 1,000 videos with 50,000 subscribers and 3 million views. She has been featured in Forbes, US News & World Report, CNBC, CBS Evening News, Business Insider, and a slew of reputable personal finance blogs, vlogs and podcasts. Kelly’s blog, www.freedominabudget.com won Best Finance Blog of South Florida, 2019.
Her mission is to show others how to save money on the mundane so they can spend money on what brings them true joy in life.
What You’ll Learn
In this episode we talk about:
How to financially prepare for having kids
Quitting her corporate job and why she wishes she quit sooner
Tips for being a full-time caregiver and running a business
Why she created Dreamer to Profitable course
Advice for parents looking for a side hustle for immediate income
How many hours a week you might need to get a side hustle off the ground
Why time tracking is key to success in your business
Setting controllable goals

Resources
Download The Ultimate Online Side Hustle Guide
Check out Kelly’s website

Say hi to Kelly on IG
Say hi to Whitney on IG

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46 min
May 24, 2023 Building Wealth Through Real Estate as a Single Mom | Sarah King
Get social with me:
Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co
Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
56 min
May 17, 2023 *Revisit* Improving Your Self-Talk + Self-Confidence | Natalie Bacon
Get social with me:
Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co
Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45 min
May 10, 2023 Rethinking self care
If you've ever thought self-care means bubble baths or treating yourself , this episode is for you.
I'm breaking down everything I've learned about self-care and a framework for reinventing the way to self-soothe.
Enjoy!

Get social with me:
Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co
Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 min
May 03, 20235 Financial Fallacies
This episode of The Money Nerds podcast explores common financial fallacies that can lead to poor financial decisions and missed opportunities for building wealth and financial security.
What You’ll Learn
The fallacies discussed include:
the belief that money will make you happy
the idea that all debt is bad
the misconception that saving can wait
the notion that budgeting is unnecessary, and the tendency to put off investing.
By understanding these fallacies and avoiding them, listeners can make more informed decisions when it comes to their finances and work towards their financial goals.
Enjoy!
The post 5 Financial Fallacies appeared first on .

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22 min
April 20, 2023How to Grow Your Money
A financial nerd and host of the Money Nerds podcast, Whitney Hansen guides listeners through the complex world of investing and provides a blueprint to financial success, showing how they can use compounding interest to make their money work for them and reach the goal of early retirement.
What You’ll Learn
In this episode, you will be able to:
Unlock the potential of earned, investment, and business income streams to accelerate financial growth.
Tap into the power of compound interest and the rule of 25 for strategic retirement planning.
Unleash the full potential of 401(k) and IRA investments through savvy employer matching tactics.
Make informed decisions choosing between actively and passively managed funds while keeping fees at bay.
Boost your earning potential by mastering salary negotiation techniques and exploring lucrative side hustles.
The resources mentioned in this episode are:
Learn about the growth phase of your finances and focus on earned income, business income, and investment income.
Aim to make your money work for you by investing consistently and for the long term.
Understand the rule of 25 to determine how much of a nest egg you might need for retirement.
Familiarize yourself with the concept of compound interest and how it can significantly grow your investments over time.
Start investing as early as possible to maximize the power of compound interest.
Remember that it’s not about timing the market, but time in the market that counts most.
Take advantage of employer-sponsored retirement plans, such as 401(k)s, to get free money.
Invest enough in your 401(k) to get the maximum employer match, then move on to IRAs (traditional or Roth) for further retirement savings.
If self-employed, consult with a CPA to determine the best retirement plan for your situation.
Continue educating yourself on personal finance and investing strategies to ensure you’re making the best decisions for your financial future.
Get social with me
https://www.facebook.com/facebook.com/whitneyhansenco
whitneyhansen.com
https://www.youtube.com/youtube.com/thewhitneyhansen
https://instagram.com/whitney_hansen_co
https://www.twitter.com/twitter.com/whitneyhansenco
The post How to Grow Your Money appeared first on .

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
44 min
April 19, 2023 *Revisit* Organization Tips for Your Home and Life
I had to dust off this episode of The Money Nerds Podcast because, this one is so fun and timely– since spring cleaning is on all of our brains.
I hope you enjoy this revisited episode!
Enjoy!

The post *Revisit* Organization Tips for Your Home and Life appeared first on .

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40 min
April 05, 2023 So what is the “secret” to financial success?
If you’ve been following along all the way to the end of the podcast episodes, you already know I ask every guest, “what is the secret to financial success?”
I love the answers! They are always so poignant.
Today, I’m revisiting some of the recent guest’s answers to this question.
Enjoy!

The post So what is the “secret” to financial success? appeared first on .

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 min
March 29, 202310 Most Frequently Asked Financial Questions
I researched the top 10 most frequently asked financial questions and answered them.
Questions covered in this episode:
How do I create a budget and stick to it?
How can I improve my credit score?
What are the best ways to save money?
How do I invest in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds?
What is the difference between a Roth and Traditional IRA?
How do I pay off my debts quickly and efficiently?
How can I protect my assets and investments?
What is the best way to plan for retirement?
How do I manage my taxes effectively?
How can I create a financial plan that works for me?
Enjoy!
Episode Mentioned on Estate Planning:
Scott Learned

Come hang out with me on Instagram! @whitney_hansen_co
The post 10 Most Frequently Asked Financial Questions appeared first on .

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 min