The Money with Katie Show

Katie and Henah discuss Katie's top recommended personal finance books, including 'The Nordic Theory of Everything' which challenges American exceptionalism, and explore the impact of student loans. They also touch on gender bias in personal finance literature and recommend insightful books for women in the field.

Learn about the financial benefits and challenges of house-hacking as a strategy for aspiring homeowners. Explore loan options for a 5% down payment and the concept of accessing property equity. Discover misconceptions in real estate investing and tips for finding off-market deals. Evaluate the pros and cons of house hacking based on financial and personal circumstances.

In this podcast, Katie and Henah answer audience questions about the behind-the-scenes of Money with Katie. They discuss revenue, sponsorship, writing episodes, and the process of picking topics. They also share insights on how they manage their time, the importance of inclusive language, and their journey from a social media follower to a senior editor at Morning Brew.

Investigative journalist Tiffany Sweeney discusses the resurgence of sugar dating culture and its impact on women's empowerment. The podcast explores the rise of sugar baby culture, personal experiences, power dynamics in relationships, and the financial challenges faced by stay-at-home parents.

Bill Nelson, CFP and Certified Financial Therapist discusses whether to combine finances in a marriage, importance of healthy financial practices, avoiding financial secrecy, and benefits and drawbacks of combined and separate finances in relationships.

Financial expert and mother of two, Farnoosh Torabi, shares practical advice on raising children and achieving financial independence. Topics include the life-cycle model of consumption and saving, maintaining a high savings rate, the impact of family expenses on financial independence, investing in oneself, and overcoming fear to make informed financial decisions.

The podcast discusses the impact of shopping at small businesses compared to larger retailers, exploring the economic significance of small businesses and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs. They also delve into the trade-off between convenience and ethics in consumer behavior and the pros and cons of shopping local. The role of consumers in supporting ethical businesses is examined, along with ways to minimize exploitation and support small businesses. The conversation includes playful devil's advocate arguments about capitalism.

Guests include Jen Fisher, Human Sustainability Leader at Deloitte, Progress Coach Jillian Johnsrud, and Rich Girl Rachael who took her own sabbatical. Topics discussed include the logistics and psychology behind taking a sabbatical, the importance of work-life balance and investing tips, strategies for overcoming fear and navigating uncertainty, achieving a sustainable work pace, and the pursuit of financial stability and exposure to new perspectives.

Learn the upfront costs of starting a side hustle, including website hosting, logo design, and advertising. Hear personal anecdotes and insights on how much to invest before expecting profits. Discover the importance of considering costs and the distinction between essential and additional costs. Explore different side hustle goals and low startup cost options like transcriptions and dog walking.

This podcast explores fixed-income investing in today's tough market. Topics include traditional income strategies like bonds and annuities, as well as new innovations like fractional CDs. They discuss the benefits of fixed income during downturns and how it provides stable income. The importance of understanding different types of bonds and assessing risk is highlighted. Fixed income is explored as a hedge against inflation and opportunities in this field are discussed.