There are some big myths in retirement planning that will keep you from becoming financially independent. Do you want to know what those are? Join Jenny this week as she talks to the Financial Mentor, Todd Tresidder, about conventional retirement planning strategies and what they really mean to you. Todd was able to become financially independent at the age of 35 and teaches personal finance and investing based on real experience. On this week's episode, Jenny and Todd talk about two very...

This week Jenny takes you on a journey back through her career (http://thejennypincher.com/about/)and how she handled the good ol' boys club. Jenny clearly never fit in but there was a lot to learn from the stuffy men in the corner office. Join Jenny (http://thejennypincher.com/about/newsletter/) as she walks you through the traps to look out for but also the gems you can use to further your current career. Whether you are just starting out in your career or you are seasoned, there are some...

Ladies, lets face it. Relationships are hard! And they are even harder when you have been single for a long time and you are old like Jenny! You get set in your ways and you are used to getting what you want, when you want it! Join Jenny this week as she gets personal with her own relationship with her boyfriend (and how they got together over the Date with Ryan (http://thejennypincher.com/calling-all-the-single-ladies-enter-to-win-the-date-with-ryan-giveaway/)blog post). Relationships are...

Ladies, do you have goals you want to accomplish (http://thejennypincher.com/debt/budget-help/)in life but keep making excuses for why they aren't attainable? Would you believe me if I told you the only thing holding us back is OURSELVES? Join me this week as I share with you how I made my $1,200 dream vacation (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151557155033115.1073741825.607273114&type=1&l=d7173d1bf1)come true and the steps I took to make it happen. I didn't have to work...

Ladies did you know there are lies being told out there in the personal finance (http://thejennypincher.com)community that will stop you from getting ahead? Are you falling for these lies? Join me this week as I talk to Steve Stewart from Money Plan SOS (http://moneyplansos.com/)as we discuss 5 common lies everyday people fall for. There is a lot of information out there when it comes to the subject of personal finance, so make sure to join us this week and find out the truth about getting...

Have you checked your credit score (http://thejennypincher.com/a-personal-journey-out-of-debt-using-a-debt-relief-service/)lately? Do you know why you should? This week Gerri Detweiler from Credit.com (http://www.credit.com) joins us to give us the truth about credit scores. There is a ton (and I mean a ton) of information out there on this topic and it can be hard to know what information is correct and who is actually going to help us rather than try to sell us something! Gerri is he...

Do you want to change the world? I mean really change it by taking an idea you have an making a difference? We've touched on this a little bit in previous episodes but this week we dig deeper into making your dream a reality. Join me as I talk to Sylvia Browder (http://sylviabrowder.com/), Founder & CEO of National Association of Women on the Rise (http://nawomenrise.com/). If you thought you were busy ladies, think again! Syliva is going to share with us how she balances entrepreneurship...

Addiction isn't just about drugs an alcohol, it can take many forms from bad relationships, our career to old emotional wounds that haven't healed. On this week's show, I'm joined by Mal Duane who is the author of Alpha Chick - 5 Steps to Moving From Pain to Power (http://alphachick.com/)as we talk about addiction and recovery. Mal shares her personal journey which includes recovering from a struggle with alcoholism and hit rock bottom to go on to build a multi million dollar real estate...

I bet you didn't and this week you are going to discover how you can easily match your spending habits (http://thejennypincher.com/two-words-that-can-cause-the-most-damage-to-your-budget-its-only/)to money saving deals. Instead of waiting for deals to come to you (more massages anyone?), these deals are customized based on what your currently buying. Join me this week as I talk to Ryan Bales, founder of Bync (http://www.bync.com) as we talk about matching your perfect deals, entrepreneurship...

Are you a bad girl? I don't mean THAT kind of bad girl. I mean the type of bad girl that has an idea to change the world (http://thejennypincher.com/about/)? Join me this week as I talk with Corey Drushal, the director of Bad Girl Ventures (http://www.badgirlventures.com/), as we talk about finding the bad girl within. Corey has some inspiring words for all of you Smart Girls (http://thejennypincher.com/about/newsletter/)who have that fire in your belly to change the world. And guess what?...

Hey Smart Girls, welcome to 2013!! DREAMS are a big part of our life and I want your dreams to come alive in 2013! On this weeks show, I talk with Dan Sinner, Marketing Director for Payoff.com (http://www.payoff.com)about setting our goals and dreams in 2013. Many of us do not dream big enough and we confine ourselves to what is easy and comfortable. This is unacceptable Smart Girls! If your dreams are to travel...

I've got 99 problems but a...oh wait...that's a song, my bad. 2012 has come and got but was it any different for you? Or were you just reliving the same day over and over and only the date was different? If you feel like you have 99 problems in your life (or more) and you want to fix your life in 2013, join Jenny as she covers five different areas where you can improve. Jenny shares with you how to set personal goals and fix your health, relationships and more. The worst thing any of us Smart...

Did you fall in the trap and overspend this holiday season (http://thejennypincher.com/power-on-taking-your-financial-power-back-in-2013-using-powerwallet/)? Americans are predicted to spend on average (that's just an average now) of $854 on friends and loved ones in 2012. If you are suffering from a holiday spending hangover this year, this weeks show gives you 5 ways to get over it and move on. There are two super easy tools you can use to to cure this hangover. PowerWallet ...

Ladies, did you know as of 2011, more single women than men were homeowners (http://www.gobankingrates.com/mortgage-rates/why-home-ownership-rates-higher-among-single-women/)? That's right, the amount of single women (http://thejennypincher.com)who own homes is almost double when it compares to single men! Is home ownership a dream of yours, but you just don't think it's possible? Join me this week as I talk to 11 year real estate veteran Karen Goodman from Keller Williams Realty ...

Ladies, I've said it before and I'll say it again, we are NOT saving enough for retirement (http://thejennypincher.com/build-wealth-1/)! On this weeks episode, I talk with Jeff Rose from Good Financial Cents about actionable steps we can take to start saving for retirement. If you haven't been saving a dime towards your future, don't worry we tell you how you can start doing that. One easy way Jeff and I discuss is to start your account at Betterment.com...

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$20 Billion in gift cards (http://thejennypincher.com/why-prepaid-cards-are-not-gift-cards/)go unused every year ladies! Can you believe that? That means there is $20 billion in un used cash laying around that people have forgotten about or just too lazy to use! This is unacceptable! On this week’s show, I talk with CJ MacDonald about this awesomely convenient app called Gyft (http://www.gyft.com/). Gyft lets you load and access all of your gift cards directly from your phone. In addition,...

Ladies! It's an unfortunate time of year for those of us, such as myself, who hate shopping. Black Friday (http://thejennypincher.com/i-dont-do-black-friday-the-top-5-reasons-i-avoid-shopping-the-day-after-thanksgiving/)is this week and contrary to popular belief, it's not always the best day to get a deal! On this week's show, Gerrid Smith from Save1.com (http://www.save1.com)and I discuss Black Friday, Cyber Monday and how to get the best deal. The folks over at Save1.com have put...

On this week's episode, Jenny has a heart to heart conversation about being unemployed (http://thejennypincher.com/unemployed-laid-off/)with her friend, Jen Maurer (http://www.jmaurer.com). Jenny survived being unemployed (http://blog.impulsesave.com/2011/11/10/once-twice-three-times-a-layoff.html)3 times and Jen has been laid off for a year and a half. Join Jenny and Jen (that's a lot of J's!) as they talk about what being unemployed does to your self esteem, your relationships and you as...

Let's face it ladies, dating sucks! This week, Jenny talks with Erica Johnson from Ignite Your Love Life (http://igniteyourlovelife.com/)to get the scoop on dating. If are having a hard time finding the right man (like Jenny) join us as Erica lets all us single ladies in on the true secrets we need to know. Even if you aren't single, Erica has some tips that can help you improve your relationship. Erica answers Jenny's burning question, "Should a man pay on the first date?" ...

What are you guilty of? Is it spending too much money (http://thejennypincher.com/debt/)? Or maybe you've put your life on hold for a man (http://thejennypincher.com/why-wait-chase-dreams/). On this week's show we are going to do something a little different. We are going to play a game called "Raise 2 Hands if You've Ever Been Guilty". Join Jenny as she walks you through the game of life and shares her dirty little secrets she is guilty of in the areas of money, relationships, self...

On this week's episode, Jenny talks with Bob Sullivan, President of PowerWallet (https://powerwallet.com/) to discuss how to start putting the power back in our wallets, TODAY! Many of us feel like we are a victim of our situation. Having a victim mentality usually gives us a false sense of being unable to change that situation. Ladies, that is just simply not true! Join Jenny as she discusses 4 practical ways to start taking control of your financial situation...

Do you use coupons? Do you think they are a waste of time? The answer is no, if it's done the right way! This week Jenny talks with Jon Lal, the founder of BeFrugal.com (http://www.befrugal.com/cashback/?ref=XGPLLNG)to get the scoop on how a smart girl (that's you) can save money using coupons. There's nothing extreme about these tips, just practical & common sense ways to save money on your everyday purchases. Jenny has put together a list of coupon resources ...

You know you should be saving, but your bills keep pilling up, making the though of saving for your future a far off dream. Time and time again, the statistics show that most women are not saving enough for retirement. (http://thejennypincher.com/build-wealth-1/) This is scary ladies! It means most women are not going to be prepared to take care of themselves financially when they retire and that just simply won't do. Join Jenny this week as she talks to Jon Stein, the founder and CEO of...

Planning may seem like something your mom would tell you to do but this week Jenny illustrates why it is so important for each and every woman to have a financial plan. Join Jenny as she talks to Vincent Turner, founder of Planwise.com (http://planwise.com), to find out what women need to know about making a financial plan (http://thejennypincher.com/tool/). Jenny and Vincent will walk you through different "life" situations and talk you through how to predict your finances so you are not...