After being denied vacation time for the third time and having a friend pass away abruptly, Teri Ijeoma decided that life was too short not to pursue her dreams. She quit her job to trade stocks full-time. Today, Teri is an accomplished entrepreneur and day trader who teaches people how to make money in the stock market by trading stocks. 

In this episode, we cover:

• What is a stock?
• What is a brokerage account?
• How Teri Ijeoma transitioned from working full-time to making over $1,000 a day trading and traveling.
• How to talk to your boss about pursuing professional development opportunities.

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/teri-ijeoma-trade-and-travel/

Stocks 101 Course: A go-at-your-own-pace course that equips you with the foundational knowledge and skills to trade stocks effectively (it does not cover options). It’s designed to help you supplement your daily, weekly, or monthly income with active investing — even if you don’t have any experience, loads of money, or can’t quit your job yet.

Walk away with: 

• A solid understanding of stock market basics.
• A solid trading plan
• Knowing how to pick good companies
• Technical analysis skills, like reading charts
• How to protect your money by calculating risk and reward
• Short selling, gaps, and Globex

 

Other Episodes You’ll Enjoy: 

• Answers To Frequently Asked Questions About Trade & Trade Course (blog post)
• Best Stock Research Tools - Episode 99 
• How To Pick Good Companies To Invest In - Episode 98 
• Are You a Short-Term or Long-Term Investor - Episode 97

 

Work With Me:

Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries. 

In this episode Yvette Morrissey shares how she quit her job in New Zealand and sold everything she owned to travel the world sold.

In two months Yvette saved $8,000 NZD (without any savings to start with) and moved to Canada where she spent a season working at the Big White Ski Resort.

Yvette introduces us to the concept of "accidental adventures" and teaches us how being open and following your intuition can lead to some of the most unforgettable life experiences.

After getting denied vacation time for the third time, Teri Ijeoma decided that life was too short to not pursue her dreams. Eventually, Teri quit her job to trade stocks full-time. Now she encourages people to become knowledgeable investors.

In this episode we cover:

1. What is a stock?

2. How Teri transitioned from working full-time to making over $1,000 a day trading and traveling.

For all the resources mentioned in this episode head over to: https://podcast.thoughtcard.com/episode7

Ever wondered when is the best time to book flights? In this episode we pull back the curtain and take a look at CheapAir.com's 2018 Airfare Study. This airfare study analyzes the latest airfare trends and bases its findings on 917 million flights listed on CheapAir.com's website in 2017.

In this bonus episode we cover:

• How many times flight prices change overtime
• Best and worst days to fly
• 6 booking window zones including the best time to book the cheapest flights

 

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/best-time-buy-flights/ 

 

Connect with me:

Facebook: @thethoughtcard 

Instagram: @thethoughtcard

Twitter: @thethoughtcard 

Ever wondered when is the best time to book flights? In this episode we take a look at CheapAir.com's 2018 Airfare Study which analyzes the latest airfare trends.

In this bonus episode we cover:

1. How many times flight prices change overtime.

2. Best and worst days to fly.

3. 6 booking window zones including the best time to book the cheapest flights.

For all of the resources mentioned in this episode head over to http://podcast.thoughtcard.com/best-time-buy-flights/

Tiffany Grant is a self proclaimed money nerd and after years of giving impromptu advice to family and friends, she started a blog Money Talk with T where she covers a wide variety of money topics from saving for retirement to paying off student loans.

In this episode we cover:

• The important things that people need to know about timeshares
• The sales tactics and demographics timeshares target
• Why we would go to another timeshare presentation (we love the perks)
• Buying a house in your twenties
• Tiffany's favorite personal finance podcasts

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Priceline Express Deals
• Google Flights

 

Tiffany's Articles: 

• Timeshares and What You Need To Know
• Top 6 Financial Podcasts 2018 

 

Personal Finance Podcasts: 

Ramsey Solutions Podcast: Listen to debt free screams and personal finance questions from live callers.

Stacking Benjamins: This show infuses humor into financial topics and is a good fit for those who know a moderate amount about personal finance.

Motley Fool Money: More advanced financial topics, specifically investing.

 

Connect with Tiffany:

Blog: https://www.moneytalkwitht.com/

Facebook: @moneytalkwitht

Instagram: @moneytalkwitht

Twitter: @moneytalkwitht

YouTube: Money Talk with Tiff

Richelle Gamlam is a serial expat, travel blogger and spicy food lover who has spent the last five years living in China and traveling around Asia.

For more stories and misadventures, be sure to check out her blog Adventures Around Asia where she writes about Asia off the beaten path.

During her time in China, Richelle taught and worked in many different capacities. As an oral English teacher she taught over 1,000 high school students at a Chinese public high school. She has also worked part-time at agencies teaching children, tutored pre-schoolers and even taught Business English to Chinese businessmen. Most recently she worked as a college counselor where she helped Chinese students get into U.S. universities.

Richelle has since quit her job to become a digital nomad exploring places, activities, and cultures most people miss in Asia.

In this episode we chat about:

• What inspired Richelle to study abroad in Beijing and Xi’an
• Why teach abroad programs may not be the right fit for you
• What is the TEFL certification
• Do you need the TEFL certification to teach English online
• Types of teaching jobs in China
• Salary ranges for teaching in China
• Spicy foods to try in China

 

Resources Mentioned:

Do I Need a TEFL to Teach Abroad in China?

TEFL Promo Code- Get 30% off with promo code "SAVE30".

Teach Abroad Mini Course: Teaching in China Made Easy

China Job Board

 

Join Richelle's 3-Part Training Series.

• Find a high paying job
• Learn how to teach
• Learn how to thrive in China

 

Join Richelle's Facebook Community: China Teach Abroad Community.

This group is for you if you:

• Want to teach in China someday
• Are in the process of applying for jobs in China
• If you're already a teacher in China

 

Connect with Richelle:

Blog: https://www.adventuresaroundasia.com

Facebook: @adventuresaroundasia

Twitter: @adventures_asia

Instagram: @adventuresaroundasia

Tiffany Grant is a self proclaimed money nerd and after years of giving impromptu advice to family and friends, she started a blog Money Talk with T where she covers a wide variety of money topics from saving for retirement to paying off student loans.

In this episode we cover:

1. The important things that people need to know about timeshares.

2. Buying a house in your twenties.

For all of the resources mentioned in this episode head over to www.podcast.thoughtcard.com/episode-4

Richelle Gamlam is a serial expat, travel blogger and spicy food lover who has spent the last five years living in China and traveling around Asia.

In this episode we chat about:

1. What is the TEFL certification?

2. Do you need the TEFL certification to teach English online?

3. Types of teaching jobs in China

4. Salary ranges for teaching in China

5. Spicy foods to try in China

For all of the resources mentioned in this episode head over to www.podcast.thoughtcard.com/episode-3

Travel doesn't have to be expensive, but it does cost money. A travel fund is a simple but powerful tool that you can use to help you save money for travel. Discover how starting a travel fund is one of the simplest ways to make travel a financial priority in your life. 

We cover: 

• What is a travel fund?
• Why is a travel fund important?
• How to start a travel fund?
• Where to stash your travel savings?

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/travel-fund/ 

 

✨ Book a Travel Savings Strategy Session!

In this 1:1 session, we’ll map out a savings plan based on your travel goals, timeline, and budget—whether it's a dream trip or more frequent getaways.

👉 Let’s chat: https://thoughtcard.com/strategy-session

 

Other Episodes You’ll Enjoy: 

• 10 Ways To Travel Without Getting Into Debt – Episode 143
• Top U.S. Bank Accounts For Travelers (blog post) 
• Ways To Save Money Traveling and Cut Costs (blog post) 
• Must-Read Budget Travel Books (blog post) 

 

✈️ Travel Smarter & Spend Wiser

➡️ Start saving now with the Jumpstart Your Vacation Fund Challenge – a 5-day action plan to build your dream trip fund!

➡️ Get inspired with my book Affording Travel – practical strategies to make travel a financial priority.

➡️ Grab the Vacation Ready Financial Checklist – Your go-to guide to prep your finances for your next trip.

 

Connect With Danielle Corbett

Join my newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/ 

Website: www.thoughtcard.com 

Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir

 

Work With Me:

Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries. 

 

Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers

Thrifty Traveler Premium for finding cheap flights and mistake fares. 

CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link. 

 

Books Worth Reading 

• 12 Trips In 12 Months by Jen Ruiz 
• Hues of Africa by Tiffany Heard
• We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers
• Your Journey To Financial Freedom by Jamila Souffrant
• Financially Lit by Jannese Torress