April, you’re right around the corner my friend, and that means it’s time to file your taxes. Not to worry, I’m bringing you my yearly episode about taxes to help you get prepared and ask all your burning tax questions. Joining us on this episode is Milton Rodriguez, a millennial tax expert and Enrolled Agent to break it all down for you.
What You’ll Learn
How the recent tax changes might impact your tax filing
What to do if you’ve made a mistake filling your taxes
Shannah Compton Game is a Money Wellness expert, host of the to-rated Millennial Money podcast, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER with an MBA. Millennial Money has over 15 million downloads in 164 countries. Shannah’s years of experience as a skilled Certified Financial Planner have set her on a mission to revolutionize how people think, act, and feel about their finances…and have some fun doing so.
Life is known for throwing money curveballs when you least expect them (and are usually unprepared for them).
You may recognize the name, Sharon Epperson. She’s CNBC’s Senior Personal Finance Correspondent, author of the book The Big Payoff, and the first woman of color to report on the commodities market. Life was great until Sharon suffered a brain aneurysm that almost took her life and her career. It was at this moment that Sharon knew she had to redesign how she wanted to live her life and teach others how to prepare for those money curveballs.
Get Yourself Ready
Money curveballs are just a fact of life. That being said, there are some steps you can take to make sure you are in the *best* position possible. Take it from a recovering perfectionist, you won’t ever be 100% prepared, just do your best.
One of the best ways to be prepared is to set up your Emergency Fund. Typically, you should aim to save between three to six month’s worth of your fixed expenses in your emergency fund. Don’t let that freak you out. Save what you can when you can. Pro tip: one thing I like to do is put my savings on autopilot so the money just moves out of my account without me having to lift a finger.
It’s always a good time to cover your money risks. Here are some questions to ask yourself:
Do I have enough life insurance?
What is the deductible on my health insurance in case I needed to pay it?
Do I have ample car insurance and enough money saved to cover the deductible?
Is my renter’s or homeowner’s insurance enough to cover me?
What other benefits does my company offer that I should take advantage of?
Take a few minutes today and do a little audit of your finances and give yourself a task list for at least one thing you can take care of this month. I know that thinking about curveballs isn’t fun at all (in fact, it’s a total downer), BUT it can also be a lifesaver. Take it from Sharon, being even a little prepared is the name of the game.
What You’ll Learn
Why we need to prepare for money curveballs (and how to know what curveballs to prepare for)
The action you can take today to financially prepare for curveballs
Sharon’s story of suffering a brain aneurysm and how she has since re-evaluated her life
The power of a post-recovery mindset
Sharon’s money story of making her way to CNBC and a champion for financial literacy
Some of the money lessons Sharon has learned along the way that are impactful
Shannah Compton Game is a Money Wellness expert, host of the to-rated Millennial Money podcast, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER with an MBA. Millennial Money has over 15 million downloads in 164 countries. Shannah’s years of experience as a skilled Certified Financial Planner have set her on a mission to revolutionize how people think, act, and feel about their finances…and have some fun doing so.
Alright, let’s get real here. Are you making six figures but still using your parents’ Netflix Login? Are you spending more money at Starbucks than you’re saving into your 401(k)? If you answered yes, you might be what’s called a HENRY- that is a high earner, that is not yet rich.
In today’s episode, Gideon Drucker, a millennial and is a third-generation advisor at his family’s wealth management firm, Drucker Wealth in NYC, is dropping some serious knowledge about what being a HENRY might mean for your future and what can you do now to own your future.
What You’ll Learn
What is a HENRY and how to avoid being one
How do you begin to make money shifts if you are a HENRY
What are we getting wrong with our thinking about finances
Gideon’s three-bucket money approach that will change your life
The only number that Gideon says matters in terms of your financial future
Shannah Compton Game is a Money Wellness expert, host of the to-rated Millennial Money podcast, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER with an MBA. Millennial Money has over 15 million downloads in 164 countries. Shannah’s years of experience as a skilled Certified Financial Planner have set her on a mission to revolutionize how people think, act, and feel about their finances…and have some fun doing so.
It’s a fact, side hustling has been around for centuries. Whether it’s investing in real estate or building a business or flipping houses there are a ton of ways to side hustle. The idea of making extra or passive income is in fact one of the key pillars of wealth building.
The trick is to figure out how to make money with your side hustle. Enter Nicaila Matthews Okome. You may know her as the host of the Side Hustle Pro podcast or her course Podcast Moguls. In this episode, Nicaila is sharing her secrets to build a side hustle empire.
What You’ll Learn
How to make money with your side hustle
Side hustle secrets
Nicaila’s story of side hustling her way into a top-rated podcast and business
Shannah Compton Game is a Money Wellness expert, host of the to-rated Millennial Money podcast, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER with an MBA. Millennial Money has over 15 million downloads in 164 countries. Shannah’s years of experience as a skilled Certified Financial Planner have set her on a mission to revolutionize how people think, act, and feel about their finances…and have some fun doing so.
Life always has a way of directing you to where it wants you to go. Our guest, entrepreneur Natalie Franke, thought she would just go to college and become a neurologist when life threw her a curveball and she found out you had a brain tumor.
Her story ends well – she took this lifestyle change in stride, became a successful wedding photographer, started the Rising Tide Society which was acquired by HoneyBook in 2015, all at the age of 25. Natalie believes that finding clarity in life and your finances can be achieved once you learn how to tap into your genius zone.
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What You’ll Learn
Natalie’s story of learning she had a brain tumor and how that changed her career path
How to find your genius zone and how that brings clarity in life
Why Natalie decided to start the Rising Tide Society
How HoneyBook became an integral part of her personal and financial story
What you need to know before you start a business
What Natalie is doing to help other female entrepreneurs have equal rights
Shannah Compton Game is a Money Wellness expert, host of the to-rated Millennial Money podcast, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER with an MBA. Millennial Money has over 15 million downloads in 164 countries. Shannah’s years of experience as a skilled Certified Financial Planner have set her on a mission to revolutionize how people think, act, and feel about their finances…and have some fun doing so.
I think January is so interesting. It’s the month that as my guest Julie Voris, an online fitness and nutrition coach says, we want to do all the things and the reason we don’t, it’s because we don’t commit to the choice. We give up somewhere between Jan 1 and Jan 31.
But getting yourself healthy isn’t just about losing weight, but it’s about forming good habits, getting your blood flowing so you can think better, have more energy, and spur on some good juju so you can tackle your goals. Thankfully, Julie is here to show you how you can get yourself healthy on any budget.
What You’ll Learn
Why being healthy is about so much more than how much you weigh
How to incorporate exercise and good nutrition on any budget
The mental benefits of working out
How Julie cultivated a career around exercise and nutrition
What are some easy ways to workout at home
Ways to figure out what eating plan is right for your body
How to change your mindset around exercise and nutrition
Shannah Compton Game is a Money Wellness expert, host of the to-rated Millennial Money podcast, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER with an MBA. Millennial Money has over 15 million downloads in 164 countries. Shannah’s years of experience as a skilled Certified Financial Planner have set her on a mission to revolutionize how people think, act, and feel about their finances…and have some fun doing so.
As our guest, Ken Honda author of the book Happy Money says, “Money is energy. It can be happy or unhappy.” So I’m curious, is your money happy, does it smile back at you, because it really should.
Ken is a legend in Japan. He’s japan’s bestselling zen millionaire, and his best selling book, Happy Money: the Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money is a MUST read. Alright, now that I piqued your interest, let’s hear from Ken what exactly is happy money.
What You’ll Learn
How to determine if your money is happy or unhappy
The difference between the Japanese way and the U.S. way of handling money
Why most people are in a deeply unhappy relationship with money
How Ken Honda decided to focus his effort on the concept of happy money
Practical ways to handle your emotions around money
Shannah Compton Game is a Money Wellness expert, host of the to-rated Millennial Money podcast, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER with an MBA. Millennial Money has over 15 million downloads in 164 countries. Shannah’s years of experience as a skilled Certified Financial Planner have set her on a mission to revolutionize how people think, act, and feel about their finances…and have some fun doing so.
I’m throwing my hands in the air and telling you straight up that I love to shop – but I equally love finding a good deal and feeling like I’ve won at ballin’ on a budget. That means I need a little strategy behind my shopping. I asked Trae Bodge, our resident smart shopping expert, to dish everything you need to know how to shop smart and save money all year long.
What You’ll Learn
How and when to find the best shopping deals
Ways to cultivate a good mindset around shopping
Are shopping apps and coupons worth your time
Does price matching actually work
Should you buy online or in-store for the best deals
Shannah Compton Game is a Money Wellness expert, host of the to-rated Millennial Money podcast, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER with an MBA. Millennial Money has over 15 million downloads in 164 countries. Shannah’s years of experience as a skilled Certified Financial Planner have set her on a mission to revolutionize how people think, act, and feel about their finances…and have some fun doing so.
I want you to imagine a life where you are financially savvy and independent, living with purpose and generosity while inspiring others. Keisha Blair, the author of the book Holistic Wealth, is our guest on this episode and she’s dishing life lessons to help you find purpose, prosperity, and happiness in your life right now.
What You’ll Learn
What is holistic wealth
The 6 laws that govern holistic wealth
Kiesha’s story of finding holistic wealth after the tragic death of her husband
Actionable steps to bring holistic wealth in your life
How to live an abundant life with purpose
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Book Club of the Month
For January, we’re reading Keisha Blair’s book Holistic Wealth 32 life lessons to help you find purpose, prosperity, and happiness. Head to the show notes for a link to purchase your copy on Amazon and start your journey to cultivating a holistic wealth mindset.
Shannah Compton Game is a Money Wellness expert, host of the to-rated Millennial Money podcast, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER with an MBA. Millennial Money has over 15 million downloads in 164 countries. Shannah’s years of experience as a skilled Certified Financial Planner have set her on a mission to revolutionize how people think, act, and feel about their finances…and have some fun doing so.
I think Kermit the Frog said it best, “Life’s like a movie. Write your own ending.” So what do you want your movie to look like? It’s 2020, and that means it’s time to set some money intentions for the year that you can achieve, that will change your life, that have you looking back at 2020 in awe of all the amazing things you’ve done.
What You’ll Learn
How to change negative emotions around money
Powerful ways to set intentions for 2020
Why intentions matter more than resolutions
Why you need to create a “wouldn’t it be cool if” list
How to create a list of your top three intentions and strategies to achieve them
Shannah Compton Game is a Money Wellness expert, host of the to-rated Millennial Money podcast, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER with an MBA. Millennial Money has over 15 million downloads in 164 countries. Shannah’s years of experience as a skilled Certified Financial Planner have set her on a mission to revolutionize how people think, act, and feel about their finances…and have some fun doing so.
