Millennial Money with Shannah Compton Game, CFP®, 1f3tz

No matter what career you're in likely there are a few industry stereotypes that you have to overcome. Being a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER is no different - especially being a female in this industry. Mary Beth Storjohann is a leader in the CFP® world, a podcaster, a mother and so much more and ing on Part 1 of this podcast episode to discuss how she's overcoming industry stereotypes and how you can as well. On This Podcast Episode: Mary Beth Storjohann, CFP® and Founder of Workable Wealth is an author, financial planner and ability coach working to help clients in their 20s-40s across the country make smart, educated choices with their money. Her recent accolades include the “Top 40 Under 40” by Investment News, “10 young Advisors to Watch” by Financial Advisor Magazine, and “10 of the Best Personal Finance Experts on Twitter.” She frequently appears on NBC as a financial expert and her expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Forbes and more. She's ing me on Part 1 of this podcast episode to dish about career stereotypes that we've both faced and dishing about some of her favorite tips that women need to be aware of to build a strong financial future. You can check out Part 2 of this podcast on Work Your Wealth Podcast You can connect with her via Twitter @marybstorj, on Facebook, or via Instagram. Shout Out to Our Podcast Sponsors: Big thanks to Wing and Audible for sponsoring this podcast episode. Audible.com/mymoney to get started today! The book I mentioned was called One Up on Wall Street.  Wingalpha.com - SIGN UP and enter code MYMONEY to get $25 off your first phone bill! Thanks for Tuning In: Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. You’re awesome and mean so much to us. Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome! Millennial Money is more than just a podcast, we’re all about family here. us each weekend for our Sunday Seven Email Club, where we’ll share bonus episodes, money tips, life hacks, exclusive music drops, travel deals, breakfast treats and a whole lotta’ fun! Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here. Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram

Financial experts, Harris Nydick and Greg Makowski, want to help you take the guesswork out of your 401(k). They've written a new book, Common Financial Sense, and it's packed full of great hacks and tips from two experts who know a lot about investing in a 401(k). Their mission to help educate you and provide some solid (and no-nonsense) tips to get your finances fired up. On This Podcast Episode: Harris and Greg me for a podcast episode focused on helping you hack your 401(k). We're diving into the contents of their new book, Common Financial Sense, to get you some answers. We cover topics such as: Fool Proof Saving  Investing in a 401(k)...do you know two-thirds of the US population doesn't invest in one at all? And getting ready for the retirement you deserve Demystifying some common investing and 401(k) myths Shout Out to Our Sponsor: Thanks to ZipRecruiter for sponsoring this podcast episode. And right now, my listeners can try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE -  http://www.ziprecruiter.com/mymoney! Thanks for Tuning In: Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. You’re awesome and mean so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast. Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome! Millennial Money is more than just a podcast, we’re all about family here. us each weekend for our Sunday Seven Email Club, where we’ll share bonus episodes, money tips, life hacks, exclusive music drops, travel deals, breakfast treats and a whole lotta’ fun! Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here. Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram

Majd Maksad and his company, Status Money, recently completed a study all about peer pressure and the effects it has on your money. If I'm going to be honest, I've probably made a money decision or two in the past based on peer pressure. Would it surprise you to know that peer pressure actually can help people save money and change their spending habits?  This Podcast Episode: Peer pressure can help consumers cut their spending by a whopping $600 a month, according to a new independent study by the University of Chicago and University of Maryland using technology from statusmoney.com. With more than half of Americans having less than $1000 in savings and 17% negative net worth, peer pressure could help combat what some experts are calling a debt epidemic. I wanted to get to the bottom of this and chat with Majd about these findings and how Status Money is helping people with their own money decisions. Many of the key findings were particularly interesting and I think they say a lot about the role peer pressure plays in our finances. Ask Shannah Live - podcast listener Heidi s me for our first life Ask Shannah session. Hear her story of losing her job and having to make some tough choices about paying off debt or saving her money. Thanks for Tuning In: Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. You’re awesome and mean so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast. Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome! Millennial Money is more than just a podcast, we’re all about family here. us each weekend for our Sunday Seven Email Club, where we’ll share bonus episodes, money tips, life hacks, exclusive music drops, travel deals, breakfast treats and a whole lotta’ fun! Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here. Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram

Jessica Nazarali always had a big business dream - she knew she wanted to help people and be involved with personal development but wasn't sure how to execute that. When she started a blog about healthy food in 2011 she quickly realized that her dream could become a reality. She now runs a popular podcast called It Girl Radio and It Girl Academy to help other women realize their business dreams...but she definitely learned some money lessons along the way. On This Podcast Episode: Jessica ed me all the way from Austrailia for this episode, and she's dishing about the realities of running a successful company and online company that earns well over six figures. We tackled some tough questions in this interview including: How do you begin to overcome self-doubt and fear with running your own business How to feel worthy of making money when you run your own business What stumbling blocks in her own money journey that she had to overcome to be successful at helping others Is running an online business and blog still a viable way to make a sustainable income Why she says to, "stop telling your story around money if it's not helping you" Shout Out to Our Podcast Episode Sponsor: Big thanks to Candid Co. for sponsoring this podcast episode. Take advantage of Candid’s Risk-Free Modeling Kit Guarantee. Plus, when you use my dedicated link, http://www.candidco.com/mymoney, you’ll save 25% on your modeling kit. Thanks for Tuning In: Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. You’re awesome and mean so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast. Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome! Millennial Money is more than just a podcast, we’re all about family here. us each weekend for our Sunday Seven Email Club, where we’ll share bonus episodes, money tips, life hacks, exclusive music drops, travel deals, breakfast treats and a whole lotta’ fun! Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here. Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram  

I get sent a lot of books to review for the podcast - some great, some just ok. I sat down with Danielle Town's new book on a Friday afternoon, Invested - How Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger Taught Me to Master My Mind, My Emotions & My Money (with a little help from my dad), and I couldn't put it down until I read every last word! On This Podcast Episode: I've had a lot of cool and interesting podcast interviews but this chat with Danielle takes the cake. Her book is all about this 12-month journey that she took with her dad & investing guru, Phil Town, on her journey to financial freedom. The best part, the book details how you and I can follow the exact same process that she went through. Naturally, I was excited to talk to Danielle about her journey, the struggles, and have her dish any great pearls of wisdom that you should know on your own investing journey. You'll want to bookmark this podcast episode for sure (and rush out and read her book). (This episode does not promote investing or investing techniques. Please invest based on your own financial situation or after speaking with your financial advisor.) Shout Out To Podcast Sponsors: Big thanks to Beachbody on Demand for sponsoring this podcast episode. Text MyMoney to 303030 and get a free trial hip. Big thanks to Brooklinen for sponsoring this episode. Get $20 off AND free shipping when you use promo code [mymoney] at Brooklinen.com. Thanks for Tuning In: Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. You’re awesome and mean so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast. Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome! Millennial Money is more than just a podcast, we’re all about family here. us each weekend for our Sunday Seven Email Club, where we’ll share bonus episodes, money tips, life hacks, exclusive music drops, travel deals, breakfast treats and a whole lotta’ fun! Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here. Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram

I've been fortunate enough to be a guest on a lot of different podcasts lately where I get to share my own money story. Inevitably, I'm always asked, "What is your best money advice." I love that question because it gives me a chance to talk about those things that seemingly no one talks about when it comes to your money. On This Podcast Episode: Working with people over the last 12 years, I've seen a lot about how people manage their finances - the good and not-so-good ways. What I have learned, regardless of the income, is there are a lot of things that no one tells you about your money. In this episode, I'm dishing my top five things that I believe no one really talks about when it comes to money but really should. I think if we did, maybe we might all be able to breathe a sigh of relief. Shout Out to Our Podcast Sponsor: Thanks to Audible! Audible is offering MM listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial hip. Just go to audible.com/mymoney and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – a title free and start listening. Go to audible.com/mymoney or text mymoney to 500-500 to get started today. Thanks for Tuning In: Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. You’re awesome and mean so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast. Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome! Millennial Money is more than just a podcast, we’re all about family here. us each weekend for our Sunday Seven Email Club, where we’ll share bonus episodes, money tips, life hacks, exclusive music drops, travel deals, breakfast treats and a whole lotta’ fun! Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here. Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram

I've been a fan of the No, You Go podcast for a while now and was so excited to be able to do a podcast swap. They are three badass women who share in frank, funny, and honest discussions about lots of issues in life that we're all trying to figure out.  I'm also featured on their podcast talking about money taboos, the best financial advice to take and ignore, and dishing about the dreaded "b" (budgets) word.  On This Podcast Episode: Jenn, Sara, and Katel (hosts of the No,You Go Podcast) are sharing their own career and money journeys in this hilarious and honest podcast episode. They each are superstars in their own right and they aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and talk about their struggles figuring their way through being good with their finances.  We also dove deep into their own money questions in the last segment and heard a first-hand story from Sara about credit card fraud and why you should always stay on top of your credit report (even if your score is rockin'.)  Be sure to check out my episode on the No, You Go podcast and subscribe today. Shout Out To Our Sponsor: Thanks to the Decrypting Crypto Podcast for sponsoring this episode. Be sure to subscribe today to learn all things crypto and blockchain.  Thanks for Tuning In: Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. You’re awesome and mean so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast. Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome! Millennial Money is more than just a podcast, we’re all about family here. us each weekend for our Sunday Seven Email Club, where we’ll share bonus episodes, money tips, life hacks, exclusive music drops, travel deals, breakfast treats and a whole lotta’ fun! Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here. Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram

News out of Washington D.C. is not the cheeriest these days almost midway through 2018, so it’s refreshing when electronic-pop trio SHAED (pronounced “shade”) has become a ray of sunlight on the nation’s capital evolving music scene – a badge of honor this young band wears proudly. Following in the footsteps paved by other notable D.C. area legends as Bad Brains, Fugazi and hall of famer Marvin Gaye, SHAED has their sights on a breakout year with an national tour and stellar new EP due out later this summer. On This Podcast Episode: SHAED is somewhat of a family affair, with twin-brothers Spencer and Max Ernst on the music side and Chelsea Lee bringing the vocals. Spencer and Chelsea are even engaged, and all three recently moved into a home together, where the band housemates were inspired to write and record their latest collection of songs. Not only a band, but the three are also close friends, jamming Frank Sinatra and old-school jazz as they cook dinner every night. Even so, this trio cuts a broad swath of musical talent weaving delicate, hypnotic pop-synths with grandiose lyrics and seductively powerful vocals. SHAED is a band to watch out for in the coming years. We caught up with SHAED as they just completed their last rehearsal before hitting the road for a string of dates with X Ambassadors. The trio had a lot to chat about, from the impact a fantasy novel had on the band, to the thunder of Bernie Sanders and writing songs at an empty Air B&B in Death Valley. My co-host for the podcast is my husband, Jeff Game, a travel, and music journalist that's always on the hunt for a good story to tell. Links Mentioned: SHAED New Music YouTube Shout Out to Episode Sponsor: Thanks to Candid Co. for sponsoring this podcast episode. You’re one step away from getting straighter, whiter teeth like me. Take advantage of Candid’s Risk-Free Modeling Kit Guarantee. Plus, when you use my dedicated link, http://www.Candidco.com/ MYMONEY, you’ll save 25% on your modeling kit. Thanks for Tuning In: Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. You’re awesome and mean so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast. Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome! Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here. Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram

It's time to tackle some more of your Ask Shannah questions. On this podcast episode, I'm going to be giving some tips and suggestions for making cross-country moves, starting over somewhere fresh without a job and what to do with extra cash when you get a big promotion. On This Podcast Episode: I'm chatting about three awesome questions in this podcast episode. Tune in to hear my suggestions to these questions: I'm moving to a new city, quitting my job, and looking for a new job. How can I best manage my money during this time? We're moving cross-country with our cat to start a new master's degree program. How can we set ourselves up and make smart money moves during this transition? I just got a big promotion at work and now I'm trying to figure out if I should put that money into a 401(k) or towards my student loan payments. What do you suggest? Shout Out To Our Sponsor: Thanks to ZipRecruiter for sponsoring this episode. Right now, my listeners can try ZipRecruiter for free. That’s right FREE! Just go to ZipRecruiter.com/mymoney!  Thanks for Tuning In: Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. You’re awesome and mean so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast. Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome! Millennial Money is more than just a podcast, we’re all about family here. us each weekend for our Sunday Seven Email Club, where we’ll share bonus episodes, money tips, life hacks, exclusive music drops, travel deals, breakfast treats and a whole lotta’ fun! Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here. Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram

You'd think when you arrive in the U.S. getting set up financially would be easy. Not so fast. When Warren Hogarth of Empower came to the U.S. from Austrailia in 2004 he quickly realized he was at a disadvantage with all things financial - getting credit and building your credit was no easy task. On This Podcast Episode: I had a candid conversation with Warren about his transition to the U.S. and how "the system" attempted to keep him down when it came to his finances. Luckily, he's sharing some of the money lessons he learned during that time as well as the journey he's taken to turn the disadvantages into a new app, Empower. Warren spent eight years as a Partner at the #1 VC firm in the world, Sequoia Capital. They've invested in companies like Square, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and AirBnB, and Warren stood shoulder-to-shoulder with founders to build large, enduring businesses (3 went from zero to over $1 billion). If you take away one thing for this episode, it should be his best piece of money advice (stay to the end of the episode to hear his inspirational take away). Shout Out To Our Sponsor: This episode was sponsored by The Decrypting Crypto Podcast. As Warren said in the podcast episode, learning all you can about Crypto will keep you educated and in a position to make smart money moves. There's no better podcast than The Decrypting Crypto to help you do just that! Subscribe today in iTunes or any podcast platform. Thanks for Tuning In: Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. You’re awesome and mean so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast. Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome! Millennial Money is more than just a podcast, we’re all about family here. us each weekend for our Sunday Seven Email Club, where we’ll share bonus episodes, money tips, life hacks, exclusive music drops, travel deals, breakfast treats and a whole lotta’ fun! Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here. Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram

The average cost of a wedding in the U.S. is $33,391 according to Business Insider and from my experience, many of us spend money on items in our wedding that might not be the most beneficial to our bank . I recently was a guest on Aleisha McCormak's Bridechilla podcast, so I figured it would great to have Aleisha share with you some of her favorite wedding do's and don'ts when it comes to spending your cash. On This Podcast Episode: She's a comedian and a TV presenter from the U.K. who turned her wisdom from planning her own wedding into a top-rated iTunes podcast, Bridechilla. Seriously, even if you aren't planning a wedding, you're going to enjoy hearing Aleisha dish wisdom about some of her favorite wedding do's and don'ts - including her f**k it bucket suggestion - and how to survive the day as stress-free as humanly possible. Shout Out to Our Sponsor: Thanks to Brooklinen for sponsoring this episode. My Brooklinen sheets are seriously the best, most comfortable sheets I’ve slept on. Brooklinen.com has an exclusive offer just for MY listeners. Get $20 off AND free shipping when you use promo code [mymoney] at Brooklinen.com. Thanks for Tuning In: Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. You’re awesome and mean so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast. Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome! Millennial Money is more than just a podcast, we’re all about family here. us each weekend for our Sunday Seven Email Club, where we’ll share bonus episodes, money tips, life hacks, exclusive music drops, travel deals, breakfast treats and a whole lotta’ fun! Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here. Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram    

Let’s face it, the cruise industry does even get what a traveler in their 40s wants to do, see, and explore and they certainly do not know what an experience is these days. Let alone an experienced millennial traveler in their 20s and 30s just like you. So when you're thinking about where to spend your travel dollars...if you're anything like me, you're looking for an experience. When we think of cruising usually old school visions of the 70s TV show the Love Boat might pop into our brains, with endless buffets of gluttony, shore excursions to remote location in a beat-up tour bus with no air conditioning and of course the horror stories we see online of ships making people sick, flooding or just horrible customer service. These are the cruise ships of your parents and grandparents. On This Podcast Episode: Prompted by a question from Rebekah, who was searching for a unique travel experience, I uncovered U by Uniworld. U by Uniworld have begun a cruising revolution with their newly launched European river cruises for the next generations and beyond, designed for those with a ion for exploring and taste for authentic adventures. Chic comfortable ships that double as social clubs, silent disco clubs, mixology and fine cooking classes, rooftop yoga, locally-sourced designed menus and experiences in some of Europe’s top cities like Paris, Budapest, and Amsterdam that will blow your mind. That’s right, this is not your parents or grandparents cruise ships. I had the pleasure to chat up Ellen Bettridge, President, and CEO about one of the hottest new adventures that has the travel world all abuzz these days, U by Uniworld European River Cruises. Links Mentioned: U by Uniworld River Cruise Videos Where U Going? Thanks for Tuning In: Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. You’re awesome and mean so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast. Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome! Millennial Money is more than just a podcast, we’re all about family here. us each weekend for our Sunday Seven Email Club, where we’ll share bonus episodes, money tips, life hacks, exclusive music drops, travel deals, breakfast treats and a whole lotta’ fun! Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here. Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram

I'm dedicating today's podcast episode to an Ask Shannah question that came in a couple of weeks ago from Tabitha and Robert: "Hey Shannah, I'm reading a lot of articles that talk about the extreme side of personal finance and I find myself falling prey to the stereotypes that I'm not succeeding in my finances unless I'm 100% debt-free and that just seems impossible to me. I read all these articles about people who are retiring by 40 and paying off massive amounts of debt, but I'm not sure that's the vision I have for my life...please provide some insight." On This Podcast Episode: The topic of extreme personal finance is one I have a lot to say about. I'm breaking down the good, the bad, and all the in-between on this episode in what I hope will be a thought-provoking discussion about the journey to be 100% debt-free. In fact, I recently was quoted in a U.S. News & World Report article about this very topic with some other like-minded CFP® professionals who share my viewpoint and had some very insightful knowledge to add to the topic. Shout Out To Our Podcast Sponsor: Hosts Austin Knight and Matthew Howells-Barby take you on a journey of discovering what cryptocurrency is all about in The Decrypting Crypto Podcast. Search for 'The Decrypting Crypto Podcast' in your favorite podcasting app to start listening. Thanks for Tuning In: Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. You’re awesome and mean so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast. Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome! Millennial Money is more than just a podcast, we’re all about family here. us each weekend for our Sunday Seven Email Club, where we’ll share bonus episodes, money tips, life hacks, exclusive music drops, travel deals, breakfast treats and a whole lotta’ fun! Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here. Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram

Now that we're well past tax-time, I wanted to reboot an episode that will help you give your 401(k) a little love. It's quite possible that fees may be eating your 401(k) returns and you aren't even aware of it. There is a lot of confusion out there about how 401(k)s even work, let alone that some funds may be costing you a bundle. Let's demystify some of that!   On This Podcast Episode: I'm rebooting one of our top episodes and chatting with a podcast guest that's always a favorite, Chris Costello from Blooom (with three o's). I've honestly never seen a company quite like Blooom and I always love when we can chat about 401(k)s. We're covering: Why fees even matter in your 401(k) How you can figure out your ideal stock/bond ratio Ways you can control fees - to some extent Why your behavior has a lot to do with your 401(k) balance How to figure out how much you're actually paying in fees Click here for a FREE analysis of your 401(k) with Blooom. Help us out and the podcast by going to wondery.com/SURVEY and filling it out. That’s wondery.com/SURVEY – you won’t even have to enter your email to help us win. Thanks for Tuning In: Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. If you have any comments or questions about today’s episode, please let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media. Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome! Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here. Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram  

Ok, let's get real for a minute here. We're all familiar with the term prenup, whether you're a fan or not. However, did you know that there is a new marriage trend - the postnuptial agreement? Just as it sounds, it's a legal agreement that is formed after you're married for a myriad of reasons. Let's go straight to the source, Chicago-based attorney Jennifer Guimond-Quigley to demystify this new marriage trend. On This Podcast Episode: 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 around these hot-button documents. Jennifer Guimond-Quigley is ing us on this episode to demystify what you need to know about prenups, and breaking down the differences between postnups in a fun and an easily digestible way (no crazy lawyer speak here, just a totally educational and enjoyable conversation). Jennifer is the owner and managing attorney at the Law Office of Jennifer Guimond-Quigley. She realized early on in law school that she had a ion for family law and estate planning. After gaining experience in these two areas both during and after law school, Jennifer decided to start her own firm. With her solo practice, Jennifer loves having the freedom to collaborate with her clients to achieve the best results possible without the limiting constraints common to practicing with larger firms (and she's kicking butt doing so). Thanks for Tuning In: Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. You’re awesome and mean so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast. Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome! Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here. Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram  

There are so many money apps and programs on the market that it's hard to know which one is the "best." Unfortunately, you usually have to try a few before you find the one that is going to be your money bff. Not to worry though, I've tried just about all of them and I'm giving you the down low on some of my favorites.  On This Podcast Episode: I'm breaking down some of the best of the best money apps, programs, products and more. If you're looking for some new favs, check these out. Best Budgeting App - You Need a Budget (hands-down one of my favorites) Best Points Credit Card- (still) Chase Sapphire Preferred Card Best Online Checking - I'm a fan of Aspiration. Listen to my interview with their CEO Andrei Best Investing App - Acorns (they're doing some really cool things over there at Acorns) Best Way To Think About Buying a House - Have you heard of Unison? We've had them on a podcast episode talking about innovative ways to afford a down payment Best Way To Reduce Your Credit Card Debt - (, you're trying to get an unfair advantage here) Ask for a credit limit increase, ask for an annual fee to be waived and ask for a lower interest rate. Here's a link to the Creditcards.com report with some of the statistics Ask Shannah - big thanks to Hilary for the question about rebounding from a financial crisis Shout Out To Our Sponsor: Thanks To Audible for sponsoring the podcast. Audible is offering MM listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial hip. Just go to audible.com/mymoney and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – a title free and start listening. Go to audible.com/mymoney or text mymoney to 500-500 to get started today. Thanks for Tuning In: Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. You’re awesome and mean so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast. Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome! Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here. Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram

We have such a broad audience on this podcast, which is something I’m proud of. We've got listeners of all ages looking for some money wisdom. One thing that is universal, no matter what decade you find yourself in, is the desire to make smart money moves along the way. Who's with me? On This Podcast Episode: Have you ever wondered what you should be doing with your money, or focusing on, now that you're in your 20's, 30's, 40's and 50's? Truth is, many of these smart money tips work for just about every age and you can use them as a checklist to see where you’re at regardless of your age. Here's a short cheat sheet: 20’s – Figure out how to spend your money 30’s – Decrease your take home pay and ramp up your lifestyle fund 40’s – CYA – cover any exposure you may have that puts your money at risk 50’s – Figure out what’s your number Shout-out To Our Sponsor:  Thanks to our new sponsor Brooklinen - the best and most comfortable sheets I’ve slept on. Brooklinen.com has an exclusive offer just for MY listeners. Get $20 off AND free shipping when you use promo code [mymoney] at Brooklinen.com. Brooklinen is SO confident that they offer a risk-free 60-night satisfaction guarantee and a lifetime warranty on all of their sheets and comforters! Thanks for Tuning In: Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. You’re awesome and mean so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast. Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome! Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here. Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram  

Whether you believe in karma or a higher power or just good old juju coming from the universe, sometimes two roads can lead to one path in our lives. That’s exactly what happened with my husband Jeff and myself a few years back and that’s what happened with this week’s musical guests, the Young Fables. Laurel Wright and Wes Lunsford (the Young Fables) are a dynamic duo of singer-songwriters that steadily has Music City talking about their unique and honest approach to songwriting, along with their infectious live shows. Heavyweights like Sheryl Crow and Keith Urban have even become “Fable Fanatics.” Oh, and they happen to be a duo that fell in love in real-life as well. On This Podcast Episode: The Young Fables ed us from Nashville to talk about finding love and the music they were meant to play, how their Kickstarter fundraiser went over the top live on the radio and their new album, Old Songs that’s due May 4. My co-host for the podcast is my husband, Jeff Game, a travel, and music journalist that's always on the hunt for a good story to tell.  Links Mentioned: The Young Fables New Album Old Songs Young Fables YouTube Thanks for Tuning In: Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. You’re awesome and mean so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast. Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome! Millennial Money is more than just a podcast, we’re all about family here. us each weekend for our Sunday Email Club, where we’ll share bonus episodes, money tips, life hacks, exclusive music drops, travel deals, breakfast treats and a whole lotta’ fun! Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here. Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram Jeff on Twitter Jeff on Instagram

Saving money seems to be the Achilles heel for most of us. Either you can't seem to figure out how to get out of the endless paycheck-to-paycheck cycle or you are on the other end of the spectrum and saving so much that you're also not having a lot of fun in life. Saving money is one of the core personal finance principles but just like my guest, Jamila Souffrant, you have to figure out what you're saving money for in order to have fun with it. On This Podcast Episode: Jamila Souffrant, host of the Journey to Launch podcast and her husband set out with a big goal of saving $85K in one year and close to it in another year. Oh, and they have two children with another on the way. Jamila had a big goal of leaving the corporate world behind to forge her career in personal finance and to retire by the time she turns 40 in a few years. She's well on her way, and dishing some of her best "secrets" to supercharge your own savings. Thanks for Tuning In: Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. You’re awesome and mean so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast. Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome! Millennial Money is more than just a podcast, we’re all about family here. us each weekend for our Sunday Seven Email Club, where we’ll share bonus episodes, money tips, life hacks, exclusive music drops, travel deals, and a whole lotta’ fun! Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here. Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram  

The Ask Shannah questions are piling up so today I'm tackling two questions that I feel will resonate with you.  On This Podcast Episode: Question #1 - How Much Should I Have Invested (and saved) At Certain Ages - while there are some common goals that are often suggested by personal finance experts, there isn't a hard-fast number for how much you should have invested and saved. Even if you haven't started yet, now is as good of a time as any. However, in the episode, I'm going to offer some common suggestions you can use to figure out if you're on track. Question #2 - Should I Make Weekly Credit Card Payments - well, the most important factor is that you're making your credit card payment on-time, however, these micropayments have become popular with people trying to better their credit score and pay off debt faster. See what I have to say about making weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly credit card payments. Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here. Shout Out To Our Sponsor: Whether you’re a serious athlete looking for some new workouts or just starting out you need to give Beach Body on Demand a try. Right now listeners can get a free trial hip when you text MYMoney (no spaces) to 303030 – you get full access to the entire platform for FREE. Thanks for Tuning In: Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. You’re awesome and mean so much to us. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media using the hashtag #millennialmoneypodcast. Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome! Millennial Money is more than just a podcast, we’re all about family here. us each weekend for our Sunday Email Club, where we’ll share bonus episodes, money tips, life hacks, exclusive music drops, travel deals, breakfast treats and a whole lotta’ fun! Want More: Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram