Financial Next Steps When You Have Your First Baby
Having a baby changes everything, including the way you think about money. Suddenly, you’re not just planning for your life. You’re planning for someone else’s future, too. In this episode, Jen and Ji...
6 Okt 44min
Should You Still Be Following The Baby Steps?
You’ve probably heard of Dave Ramsey and his famous Baby Steps. But do you have to follow someone else’s financial blueprint to make progress with your money? In this rerun, Jen and Jill revisit Dave ...
2 Okt 1h
Halloween Overconsumption is OUT OF TOUCH
We love Halloween, but the endless stream of viral “must-haves” can make it feel like you need to spend more every October. In this episode, Jen and Jill explore how TikTok, social media, and influenc...
29 Sep 46min
What to Include in Your October Budget
A pumpkin one second, and then a cart full of candy, a bunch of costumes, and decors next. It’s quite hard to stop when you’ve reached a flow state in spending. But Jen and Jill are not here to cancel...
25 Sep 35min
My Mom Lost Her House. This Could've Saved Her
Losing a home isn’t always one bad financial decision. Sometimes it’s about not having the resources, information, or support to know what to do next. In 2017, Jen’s mom lost the house Jen grew up in ...
22 Sep 47min
7 Psychological Tricks Stores Use to Make You Overspend
It’s not you, it’s capitalism. When you start feeling like you have no control over what you spend, it’s easy to wonder if something is wrong with you. But the truth is, you’re not entirely to blame. ...
18 Sep 46min
People Share How They Save Money on Utilities
A once-a-month bill can require major adjustments to the next month’s budget, especially with how much utility costs are rising these days. And we’re over artificial “hacks” that are really just desig...
15 Sep 44min
Paying Full Price on These Items Is a Scam
IN THIS ECONOMY? When everything is “on sale” every other week, paying full price starts to feel like a choice. Jen and Jill are calling out the pricing tricks that make inflated “original” prices loo...
11 Sep 41min
