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Did the Coronavirus pandemic open your eyes to the fact that you have work to do when it comes to your finances? If you're like many Americans, you're trying to beef up your emergency fund and reel in your spending. We are all just doing our best to survive and get through this crazy stage. On this episode, we're joined by financial advisor, Stephanie McCullough to discuss money survival skills. Stephanie has a great perspective on digging deep, being honest with yourself, and finding answers that work for you! Also on this episode is short segment to answer the question of the day. With the stock marketing shedding almost 35% from all-time highs, many Americans are wondering, is now a good time to invest in the stock market? Jason gives his answer at the end of the episode! 

Have you ever wondered whether you REALLY need a financial advisor? If you've asked yourself that question before, you're not alone! Why would I spend money to have someone help me with my money? On this episode, we're joined by Joe Saul-Sehy from the Stacking Benjamins Podcast. Joe is a former financial advisor who spent 16 years helping everyday people make sense of their money. Today, he's here with us to help answer the question: Do I Really Need a Financial Advisor? Joe makes a great case for finding the right financial advisor for YOU. Also on this episode is a short segment on dealing with your investments during market volatility. 

On this episode, we're joined by Tyson Koska, founder of On Trajectory. He's here to teach us about On Trajectory and to share the story of how he turned his drive to solve a problem into a financial planning tool for the masses. On Trajectory is a financial planning website that helps everyday people plan for their financial future. Unlike many financial planning tools, On Trajectory takes into account a variety of variables and can accommodate a wide range of complexities. Uncertainties surrounding money and the future can often leave us stressed and can actually rob us of our peace of mind. Tyson was determined to create a tool that would minimize the uncertainty. He was ultimately driven to find a financial planning tool that would let him see 50 years in the future, and to provide peace of mind. Tyson originally created the tool for himself, but after he realized how good it made him feel to see his financial trajectory, he decided to share his tool with the public. Also on this episode: How to talk about money with your spouse or significant other. 3 tips for getting on the same page, financially. 

Budgeting is fundamental to achieving your financial goals. No matter which way you look at it, you have to find a way to make sure your money ends up exactly where you want it to be. Doing this requires some discipline and an overarching plan. For many, budgeting is a crucial piece of their debt-payoff story. On the other hand, budgeting is just as important to building long-term wealth, and turning your net worth from a negative to a positive. Budgets get a bad rap. Budgets are often view as restrictive, rather than freeing. Furthermore, many people don't know where to get started. The reality is, budgets help to give us peace of mind and the freedom to spend money on the things we value.  On this episode, we're joined by Ashely Patrick, founder and CEO of Budgets Made Easy. She's here to share how she CRUSHED $45,000 in debt, and tips for anyone looking to make budgeting easy. We also do a segment on a common question - 'How Much House Can I afford?'

This week we're talking about parenting and teaching our kids about money. Setting a strong financial foundation for our kids can have a profound impact on their financial decisions and circumstances later in life. To help us out, we're joined by financial literacy expert, John Lanza. John is the author of the book The Art of Allowance and also has a fun cartoon show for kids called Money Mammals. John has some excellent tips for parents looking to start teaching their kids about money, and how to save, spend and give.   

Are you looking to make a little extra money? Are you looking to make a lot of extra money? This episode is all about making extra money from your hobby. In the case of our guest, Marc, he's made over 1 million dollars from his hobby!  Marc is the founder of Vital Dollar and a number of other blogs. Through his ventures and entrepreneurial spirit, Marc has built successful online businesses and sold them for a pretty penny. On this episode, he teaches us how we can do the same. 

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? This episode is for you! Ali Boone is the owner of Hipster Investments, a former rocket scientist and is here this week to share how she made the transition from 'corporate America', designed her lifestyle and profited.  We also cover the importance of mindset, turn-key real estate investments and a good article from Forbes about Finnish culture!

What is the universal truth when it comes to saving money and making better money decision? Listen to find out! This week, Lorraine Ell, CEO of Better Money Decisions and author of Bozos, Monsters, and Whiz-Bangs: Bad Advice from Financial Advisors and How To Avoid It, joins us for a fun discussion about money and life.  Lorraine is an advocate for living the life you want and shares some great tips for bringing that hope to reality!  

The first real estate themed episode on the Everyday Money Show! Chris Prefontaine joins us to discuss purchasing a property on terms and why his approach to real estate can protect you from unwanted risks. Chris has over 25 years of experience in the real estate trenches and wants to help you be successful with real estate. Whether you're a first time home buyer or looking for an investment property, this episode will introduce you to a unique approach to real estate. 

Have you ever wondered how much you will actually need to save for retirement? I think we all have and that question is difficult to answer because so many variables come into play.  On this episode, Fritz, an early retiree, and founder of The Retirement Manifesto, shares why he chose to pad his (early) retirement nest egg beyond what many would consider to be "enough". 

Happy Retirement Day, Jim!  This week, Jim, from the Route to Retire Blog, joins us to talk about his route to retirement and how he retired at 43 years old with over a million dollar net worth! He's an everyday guy who has done what many would consider impossible.  Regardless of when you plan to retire, Jim has some great tips for how to plan to pull the retirement trigger and to retire on your own terms. 

The Holidays often wreak havoc on our budgets... but it doesn't have to be that way! Nicole Lapin joins us this week to help us stay on budget during the holidays.  Nicole is a New York Times bestselling author and current host of the CW's business reality competition show "Hatched". She is Redbook Magazine's first-ever money columnist and the first female "Money Expert of the Year" for the second year running. I hope you enjoy our discussion with Nicole!

Are you looking for ways to make extra money and/or challenge yourself during your free time? Side Hustles are a great way to make some extra money and learn a thing or two in the meantime. It's easier than ever to start a side hustle and can be a great way to save more or pay off debt. On this episode, Nick Loper, the Chief Side Hustler at Side Hustle Nation, is here to share some tips for aspiring side hustlers, and over 250 side hustles to help you get started today!

For most people, taxes are a drag. However, they are an integral piece of the wealth-building puzzle! CFP, CPA and Tax Guru, Megan Brinsfield, is here this week to share some basic tax tips to help us all start winning with our taxes! We discuss how to decide whether to maximize your return, tax considerations for families, taxes on retirement and non-retirement brokerage accounts and more!

Happy Veteran's Day! Thanks to all our Veteran's, near and far, who have served and sacrificed to secure our freedom. For this Veteran's Day themed episode, we're joined by Active Duty Army Major, Hank Coleman, to talk about risk and retirement planning. What's your appetite for risk? What's your time horizon? What are your goals? These are all questions you should be asking as you plan for retirement. 

This week we're talking about Millennials, their money, and the always popular topic, student loans. To help us, we're joined by Conor Richardson, author of the new book, The Millennial Money Makeover. Conor helps Millennials master essential money matters and is passionate about helping everyday people eliminate student loans and lead a rich life. 

Credit cards and debt can wreak havoc on your financial situation. HOWEVER, when used correctly, credit cards and debt can actually be used as a tool to help improve your financial situation. Beverly Harzog is a nationally recognized credit card expert for U.S. News & World Report. She's here to break down credit cards and how to get out of (and stay out of) debt.  To celebrate episode 20, we start out the show with a trip down memory lane. Enjoy!

Money mistakes... we all make them. On this episode, Ansley Fender is here to talk about a few of her money mistakes. Ansley is a money coach and finance professional who helps everyday people win with money. She breaks down her '3 Most Epic Money Mistakes' as well as a few fundamental money wins from Randy's other pick for the week. We also talk about tiny hamsters eating tiny burritos, but you'll have to listen to find out more about that.     

Episode 18 is all about saving money! Justin, the Saving Sherpa is here to share how everyday people can find their why, get on the saving train and reach financial independence!  Justin is 28 years old and has saved over 250k by saving over 70% of his income! He's well on his way to financial independence and should be in a position to "retire" when he's 33 years old! He also shares his 'why' for reaching towards financial independence. Enjoy!  

If you haven't met Mr. Groovy before, you're missing out, but you're also in luck! He's here today, and this episode is 40 minutes of groovy discussion and some principles you will never forget. Mr. Groovy and his wife, Mrs. Groovy, have a popular financial blog and share how they adjusted their financial path, live their grooviest life and retired early. Mr. Groovy is hot off his book tour, so we'll take some time to cover his amazing book, The Groovy Guide to Financial Independence.