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Ilona (creator of Bear and The Bull, and creator and host of NPR’s Money Memories) joins this episode to talk about how our “money memories” influence us today. Why is it important to talk about money? Why is financial education important? Also, why is Trader Joe’s so great? We talk about all of this (and … Continued

How is our health related to our wealth? With healthcare spending increasing to $3.8 trillion in the U.S., it’s more important than ever to take care of our physical and mental health in order to take care of our wealth. I share some of my own pricey health stories and go into why we all … Continued

HerCapital co-founder Rabiya Ather joins this episode to talk about all things women and money. We talk about why women are less likely to invest, why it’s especially important for women to be investing, and the history of financial barriers that women have faced that impacts the gender wealth gap today. Plus, Rabiya says women … Continued

Let’s talk about why our money mindset is a key part of personal finance. No, this isn’t going to be a “money is a made up value” rant or an abundance mindset meditation. Instead, we’ll get into how money management is personal, why it’s a valuable tool, and how my own money mindset has changed … Continued

What is a high-yield savings account and why do people keep talking about it? WTF does the price of milk have to do with your money? We get into all things high-yield savings, inflation, and short term financial goals in this week’s episode. Transcript available at moneywithmegumi.com.

Eryn from Her Personal Finance is here to share her student loan debt knowledge! From what to do with your loan during this little-to-zero interest relief period and how the Biden administration might tackle student debt forgiveness, to why student loan debt has become such a massive burden for young adults and tips to pay … Continued

Why is compound interest called “the 8th wonder of the world”? In this episode, I break down what compound interest really is, skip the boring stuff (like math), and share some examples so that we understand why everyone’s always talking about compound interest and why it’s important to help grow our money.

Money Muse Stephanie Xenos joins this episode to break down what happened with the stock market in 2020 and what would have happened if you consistently invested throughout the year. She also shares the importance of investing without emotion, the power of automated investing, and how a lack of confidence is holding women back from … Continued

What’s the deal with money and happiness? The concept of happiness and its relation to money (or lack thereof) is something that has been studied for years. In this episode, we’ll dive into some of those studies to attempt to decipher if, and how, money can make us happier. Or not. 

My tax accountant, Allen Walbert, is here to help demystify taxes. If you work from home, can you write off your internet bill? (No) Do you need to pay taxes on your side hustle? WTF are quarterly taxes, and what’s the best way to keep track of business expenses? At what point is a tax … Continued

The Millennial Money Woman, aka Fiona, is back and we’re talking about money goals! She shares her tips on setting financial priorities, breaking them out into short, mid, and long-term goals, and how to tackle each of them – like when to invest or put the money into a high-yield savings account. It’s time to … Continued

Welcome to Season 2 of Ms. Money Moves! I go over my latest money moves (like paying of all of my credit card debt and beginning an emergency fund), my 2021 financial goals, and other updates like upcoming guests and my new website: moneywithmegumi.com! Don’t forget to follow me at my new handle on Instagram … Continued

In the season finale, I talk about how my finances and money management mindset changed this year, from paying down credit card debt to buying a new car, and what money moves I’ll be making in 2021. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and follow me on Twitter and Instagram @megumismisson to get … Continued

What exactly does a financial advisor do? When do you need one? How do you find a good one? Rob Carrigg – a Certified Financial Planner, founder of Carrigg Wealth Advisors, and named one of New Hampshire’s top financial advisors by publications such as Forbes – joins this episode to answers all of those questions … Continued

The Millennial Money Woman joins this episode to share her budgeting guidelines, how she makes budgeting fun (wine is involved), and how to save for both retirement and recreation. As a Certified Financial Planner with a Master’s in Personal Financial Planning, she also knows that becoming a millionaire is not as impossible as it sounds. … Continued

From slavery, segregation, and the 2008 financial crisis to today, guest Mike Oneal explains why the racial wealth gap is “genocidal” and how reparations would benefit all Americans. With a Master’s in African American Studies and Journalism and work experience ranging from the military to Wall Street, Mike brings his personal and professional experience to … Continued

The one thing that nobody wants but a large majority of us have? Debt. Today, we discuss different approaches to paying off debt, whether it’s student loans or credit cards, and the pros and cons of the snowball and avalanche methods. We also touch on specific tools to tackle credit card debt – including negotiating … Continued

We’re back with guest @RebelMarkets to talk about investing during the COVID-19 pandemic! We cover everything from the Robinhood craze, wild numbers from stocks like Hertz and Tesla, and Elon Musk’s Twitter account. Plus, @RebelMarkets gives advice for new investors starting out during these unusual times.

Today, we focus on what we can do with any money left over after paying bills, why emergency funds are important, and what’s been going on with the stock market during this crisis. We’ll also talk about how we can make sure we’re better prepared for financial surprises in the future. Get more stock market … Continued

Join host Megumi Smisson as she talks about money and begins her journey towards financial freedom. In this episode, she discusses the most important (and often most overlooked) part of taking control of your finances: talking about money. Learn how to get control of your money so you have a better understanding of your financial … Continued

Are you trying to get your financial sh*t together, but don’t know where to begin? Join host Megumi Smisson as she starts making money moves, and get simple, fun, and actually applicable tips that will make managing your money less scary and less confusing!