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Nov 7, 2022 • 32min

1432: Rich and Regular Power Couple Julien and Kiersten Saunders

Julien and Kiersten Saunders are the married couple behind Rich & Regular, a podcast and blog in which they talk about sharing finances with your partner, raising kids to have a positive relationship with money, and creating generational wealth. Listen to learn how the couple initially broke up over Kiersten’s spending habits. The Saunders are changing the perception of financial independence to include more regular Black families like theirs. The Saunders are on this year's list of Next Up Honorees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 4, 2022 • 25min

1431: Ask Farnoosh: Social Security 101: Will We Really Get It?

Social Security is one of the hottest financial search terms on the internet right now. Interest in the topic spiked after recent news that current benefits would be adjusted significantly higher for a cost-of-living increase. And as the midterm elections approach, we're hearing again how some Republican politicians want to throw these federal benefits on the chopping block. Listeners weigh in with their biggest questions over Social Security's future and what it means for retirement. For more, check out Farnoosh's latest Hot Mic column on CNET.To join Farnoosh's CNET So Money weekly newsletter, click here. Receive a free PDF of So Money Secrets, a compilation of insights from top episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 2, 2022 • 25min

1430: Ditching the Path to Law School, Living Abroad and Earning 10 Revenue Streams with Vanessa Menchaca-Wachtmeister

Vanessa Menchaca-Wachtmeister is a 29-year old, Mexican-American, travel tech professional and creator of travel and personal finance blog Wander Onwards. Learn why she ditched the path to law school to pursue life abroad. She offers negotiation tips on how she doubled her salary after switching jobs. She has 10 revenue streams and big plans for a business supporting immigrants. Vanessa is a NextUp honoree. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 31, 2022 • 30min

1429: When Motherhood Inspires Financial Freedom with Dyana King

Dyana King is a NextUp Honoree, a single mom of 2 and the creator of Money. Boss. Mama. This “do-it-my-way” Money & Mindset Coach stumbled into the personal finance world after signing up for an auto loan that took one of her bi-weekly paychecks. After becoming debt-free on a moderate income she’s now on a mission to help other single moms maximize their 9-5 income to get out of debt and build their savings. Follow Dyana on Instagram and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 28, 2022 • 27min

1428: Ask Farnoosh: Best Time to Rollover a 401(k), Establishing Credit in College and Smart Way to Pay Caregivers

On this week's Ask Farnoosh, a listener asks about timing her 401(k) rollover so that she avoids losses. Also, what's the best way to establish credit in college: open a credit card or get a student loan? A listener also wonders about the best ways to pay for a full-time caregiver for her baby. Farnoosh selects a reviewer of the week. To read her latest So Money Hot Mic column on student loans the racial wealth gap, click here.For Farnoosh's weekly email offering current financial insights and advice, sign up for free and receive a free gift: So Money Secrets, a PDF of select interview highlights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 26, 2022 • 32min

1427: Retired by 36, Jeremy Schneider, Founder of Personal Finance Club

Jeremy Schneider is a NextUp honoree and a successful entrepreneur. He began an internet company in college and sold it at the age of 34 for over $5M. He retired at 36, and began dedicating his life to teaching personal finance. He founded Personal Finance Club, a community of champions of the individual investor who help further financial education. You can follow him on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 24, 2022 • 30min

1426: Stimulus Check to 7-Figures, How One Single Mom Turned Her Financial Life Around

Ellie Diop is a NextUp Honoree, representing one of the new, influential voices in personal finance.After being laid off from her job, Ellie used her $1,200 stimulus check and years of experience in sales, marketing, and leadership to start the Ellievated Agency. In less than a year, she scaled the business to multiple 7-figures. Her mission is to educate women on how entrepreneurship and financial literacy can be used to create generational wealth. Ellie has been featured in various publications internationally, including Business Insider, Black Enterprise, Univision, Entrepreneur, The Sun, La Noticia, and more. You can find her on social media at @ellietalksmoney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 21, 2022 • 24min

1425: Ask Farnoosh: Maternity Leave When Self-Employed, 529s and 401(k) Rollovers

Farnoosh is under the weather and her voice isn't so hot, so the episode is a replay today. BUT, she did manage to record a fresh intro and pick a reviewer of the week!Check out the latest Hot Mic on How to Befriend Your Financial Fears.In this episode: Audience questions related to baby delivery costs, how to afford maternity leave when you're self-employed, how to choose a 529 plan and how a 401(k) rollover works. Also: Should one family sell their home and move if they don't like the school district in their town? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 19, 2022 • 25min

1424: The New Voices of Personal Finance with Adam Auriemma, Editor-in-Chief of NextAdvisor

A new generation of voices is talking about personal finance in a more relatable way. NextAdvisor has just unveiled its NextUp list of the top 25 new thought leaders in personal finance who are centering stories and backgrounds that traditionally have been underrepresented. They come from groups that have had less access to financial information and resources. They are represent a more inclusive future for money. Editor-in-Chief Adam Auriemma joins with the behind-the-scenes. And over the next few weeks, we'll be featuring a member of the NextUp List. Stay tuned!NextAdvisor is owned by the same parent company as CNET. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 17, 2022 • 31min

1423: Wiping $90k of Debt in 3 Years with Jacent Wamala

Learn how Jacent Wamala paid off more than $90K in student loans and credit card debt in three years. All this after getting divorced from her high school sweetheart and losing her father months later.More about Jacent: She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist turned Money Mindset Coach and the founder of Wealth & Wellness University. Millennial women of color hire Jacent for her expertise and been there, done that guidance and support to write the best financial chapters of their lives. They discover how to overcome debt, save, create additional income streams and achieve life-changing financial freedom.Learn more about Jacent: Website, Instagram, Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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