In this Ask Shannah episode, I'm performing a Budget Rescue for Abigail, who wrote, "I’ve tried everything to reach my money goal of saving $4500 for a trip to Europe I want to take; I’ve eaten mac and cheese for a month, tried furniture flipping, and rented out a room in my house for a few months, but nothing is working. Please, Shannah, I need your help." We go deep and break down Abigail's numbers, and I offer some suggestions for how she might be able to finally reach her goal of saving...

Is there an art to interviewing? Our guest, Anna Papalia, an interview expert and author of Interviewology: The New Science of Interviewing, says emphatically that yes, there is. You may have seen Anna on all the social platforms. She has a huge following, and she dishes out tips on everything you want to know about interviewing and brings them all to our conversation. What do you say when you’re asked, “Tell me about yourself,” or “Why do you want to work here,” or everyone’s favorite...

Did you ever have bad dreams when you were a kid? Maybe you thought something was lurking in your closet or under your bed - the boogie monster. Now, that boogie monster might be replaced by bad dreams about money. Our guest, Meghan Dwyer, a Certified Financial Planner and host of the Money Isn’t Scary podcast, is here to remove all those bad money dreams and help you go from financial fear to financial freedom. I get that money might feel scary - it’s a primal need, and you can’t escape it....

What is a prenup, and do we need one? A question from Brian and Tracey inspired this episode of Ask Shannah. They have friends who recently got a postnuptial agreement and are curious about how they work and if it makes sense for them. As controversial as they might be, if you're thinking about a prenup or a postnup, the first place you should start is getting some education about these hot-button documents. Jennifer Guimond-Quigley is joining us on this episode to demystify what you need to...

Have you ever said to yourself, “It’s too late for me to learn about money. I’ll never know enough to get ahead.” or, “I’ve made too many mistakes, I’ll always be in debt,” or “If I just made more money, I’d be a lot happier.” These are very common beliefs that we share about money. Just the other day, I was having a conversation with a friend, and she said, “Shannah, I’m just tired. I’m in my 40s, and I haven’t saved enough money; I feel like a real failure,” so she inspired this episode...

Your credit score has power, and that three-digit number dramatically impacts your financial future. If you do nothing else this year, grab your credit score the tail and yank it up to 700+ (preferably over 740). You don’t have to go all crazy trying for an 850 score – but don’t get lazy. Even if you have a good score, it could drop tomorrow by one silly mishap. Marsha Barnes from The Finance Bar will share her best tips to get your score in check in this reboot episode. What You'll...

The day your tax refund hits your bank account, it’s a good day. You daydream about all the ways you can spend the money - should you treat yourself to a spa day or what about a trip to the Bahamas…and then you remember all the things you SHOULD do with your tax refund. In this Ask Shannah, I’m talking about ways to find balance with your tax refund and some tips on how to spend it inspired by a listener question from Liz. Links Mentioned Unfck Your Money Course Waitlist Policygenius Ethos...

We're talking about a topic that's not just about numbers; it's about people, fairness, and understanding. That's right, we're talking about pay transparency. Ever wondered how this simple concept can make your work life better? Our guest, Hannah Williams, the creator of the viral sensation Salary Transparent Street, has been hitting the streets asking strangers to share what they do and how much they make. Her mission is to combat discriminatory tendencies in employment and close pay gaps...

You know, we all are like emotional monkeys that live in the moment regarding money. Have you ever found yourself in the habit of shopping on Amazon late at night only to realize that you don’t really need what you just bought? You are so not alone. The good news, according to Val Agostino, the CEO and co-founder of Monarch Money, the modern personal finance management platform and my favorite personal finance management platform, says this is all part of being a human. The trick to breaking...

In this Ask Shannah episode, I’m covering some of my favorite tips to save money inspired by a question from Brett. This question comes from Brett – "Hi, Shannah, thanks for taking the time to answer my question. I’ve listened to this show since 2016, and even though you’ve changed it up over the years, it’s still one of my favorites. There are a lot of dude money podcasts, but I really like a softer approach and one that feels very non-judgmental. So thank you. I’m in my late 30s and doing...

In this vault episode of Everyone's Talkin' Money, I chat with guest Carrie Bennett about a topic close to many hearts: infertility. We dive into the world of fertility treatments, the high costs involved, and the financial struggles that come with it. But Carrie brings something new to the table - the concept of quantum fertility. She shares how incorporating simple, free practices like aligning with natural rhythms and minimizing artificial light can potentially boost fertility. We also...

How often have you told yourself, “Self, I should be giving money to more needy people. Yes, I really should.” Only to follow that up with, welp, another month went by, and I didn’t give anything. Now I feel bad about myself. Look, let me let you off the hook here. The idea of giving and that your life shouldn’t be selfish is pretty universal. I think we can all agree that we feel some sort of moral obligation to give our money and time to help others. But as our guest, Adam Nash, CEO and...

In recent weeks, this term, loud budgeting has made its way into the mainstream conversation. So, which camp are you in - shouting loudly about your money goals, or would you rather keep them to yourself? I think we need to talk about it. It’s Friday, and typically, I answer an Ask Shannah question, but this week, something came to my attention that I thought we should talk about instead. So many of you have sent in questions about budgeting, how to do it, how to make it work, and also some...

Ah, love and money - since it’s the Month of Love, we need to talk about it. Love and money are complicated things that bring up so many different emotions and feelings that are very real. You know what I'm talking about if you’ve ever been in a relationship. And look, even if you don’t talk about money with your partner or keep separate bank accounts, those feelings are still simmering under the surface. That’s where my two friends, Heather and Doug Boneparth, come in. Yep, a couple who...

Occasionally, I love to bring you interviews from podcasts where I'm a guest. I was recently on the Catching Up to FI podcast talking all about money trauma. With Bill and Becky, Catching Up to FI's hosts, I dig deep into the subject of money trauma, exploring their impact on individuals, relationships and overall financial health. I offer practical strategies for identifying and healing from these traumas. I also emphasize the importance of understanding our relationship with money and...

In this enlightening solo episode, I invite you to explore the world of budgeting with joy. Contrary to the common perception, I want to show you that budgeting isn't restrictive but rather a liberating force that can help you realize your dreams and financial goals. As a seasoned expert in financial planning, I'm here to share my invaluable insights on reframing your mindset toward budgeting. By sharing personal anecdotes and my 'one, two, three' system, I aim to guide you on a journey to...

How many times have you said the following, “I’m really going to focus on saving money this year,” only to find yourself doing quite the opposite? And then there are those sneaky costs in your spending, like countless subscriptions you might not even be using. As our guest, Anne Lester, a retirement expert, media commentator, top-rated speaker, and author of the new book Your Best Financial Life: Save Smart Now for the Future You Want, says most people feel like they don’t have enough money...

We throw around words like financial literacy, but what does it really mean? If you’re like me, you didn’t grow up learning about money in school and what your parents taught you; I guess you still had many questions when you got to the big, bad, real world. So you were left to figure out how to money on your own, stumbling through paying off debt, saving, and investing money. But is money really that complicated after all? Our guest, Vince Shorb, founder of the National Financial Educators...

In this episode of Ask Shannah, I’m answering a question from Laquita. “Shannah, your podcast has saved my life. I can’t tell you what a mess I was before. I felt all over the place and wasn’t motivated, even though I wanted to change things. I was recently talking to my girlfriends about money and how some people, you know who I’m talking about, I’m sure, say we have to follow rules. It just doesn’t feel right to me. I thought it might be interesting to have an episode about some money myths...

What does it mean to have a financial plan? Is it something that we all need? Ethan Ho, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ from Oahu, Hawaii, is here to share the ins and outs of having a financial plan. One of my favorite takeaways from Ethan is where he describes your finances to a plant. As you can see, Ethan and I share a very common belief about money. You need to give it some TLC occasionally and create a plan that works for you and the life you want to live. So how do you do that? Well,...

Getting engaged can be a stressful time and a very expensive time. When do you propose? Who proposes to whom? How much money should you really spend on an engagement ring? What if you’ve never really talked about money before? These are just a few questions that our guest Kat McCoy, a hopeless romantic and the owner of Best Kept Jewelry Concierge and Proposal Prep, is here to help you with. I share this story in the episode, but when I got engaged to my husband, Jeff, we mutually bought the...

How do you really save money? The average American has 5-7 accounts, and that can be a lot to remember; as our guest Brian Hamilton says, it's a cognitive load and creates financial anxiety. However, when saving money, the secret is to work with what you have and create some healthy savings habits. You know how important saving money is, but when it comes down to the actual act of saving, it can be a tricky thing to master. Our guest, Brian Hamilton, is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive...

What choice do you make when the numbers don’t make sense? Do you give up, or do you get to work? Our guest, Mignon Francois, is a self-made black female entrepreneur who beat all the ads and turned her last $5 - the only way she could feed her family- into a multi-million dollar cupcake empire. Mignon’s story is super empowering but an example of how you can take a skill you might take for granted, like making cupcakes, and change everything financially for you and future generations. In...

Have you ever thought, “I’m doing all the “right” things with my money, but I’m still not achieving my goals. What’s going on?” This kind of thinking is very common, and I hear it repeatedly with my money-coaching clients. The truth is we all have some emotional baggage with money. Why? Well, because you are in a relationship with money, for better or worse, that causes some gunk to get built up that needs to be released so you can create healthy money habits and beliefs. Dr. Bradley Nelson,...

In this Ask Shannah, I'm sharing how to plan financially as a couple with a large age gap. Money as a couple is stressful enough, but there are a few things to consider when you have a large age gap. I'm sharing a bit from my relationship and other couples I've worked with. Links 1:1 Money Coaching with Shannah Wild Business Growth podcast episode The Money Nerds podcast SPONSORS Thanks to NerdWallet for sponsoring the show. Don’t wait to make smart financial decisions. Compare and find...