Smart Girl's Guide to Life and Money – Jenny Kerr

There are some big myths in retirement planning that will keep you from becoming financially independent. Do you want to know what those are? Join Jenny this week as she talks to the Financial Mentor, Todd Tresidder, about conventional retirement planning strategies and what they really mean to you. Todd was able to become financially independent at the age of … Read more about this episode...

This week Jenny takes you on a journey back through her career and how she handled the good ol’ boys club. Jenny clearly never fit in but there was a lot to learn from the stuffy men in the corner office. Join Jenny as she walks you through the traps to look out for but also the gems you can … Read more about this episode...

Ladies, lets face it. Relationships are hard! And they are even harder when you have been single for a long time and you are old like Jenny! You get set in your ways and you are used to getting what you want, when you want it! Join Jenny this week as she gets personal with her own relationship with her … Read more about this episode...

Ladies, do you have goals you want to accomplish in life but keep making excuses for why they aren’t attainable? Would you believe me if I told you the only thing holding us back is OURSELVES? Join me this week as I share with you how I made my $1,200 dream vacation come true and the steps I took to … Read more about this episode...

Ladies did you know there are lies being told out there in the personal finance community that will stop you from getting ahead? Are you falling for these lies? Join me this week as I talk to Steve Stewart from Money Plan SOS as we discuss 5 common lies everyday people fall for. There is a lot of information out … Read more about this episode...

Have you checked your credit score lately? Do you know why you should? This week Gerri Detweiler from Credit.com joins us to give us the truth about credit scores. There is a ton (and I mean a ton) of information out there on this topic and it can be hard to know what information is correct and who is actually … Read more about this episode...

Do you want to change the world? I mean really change it by taking an idea you have an making a difference? We’ve touched on this a little bit in previous episodes but this week we dig deeper into making your dream a reality. Join me as I talk to Sylvia Browder, Founder & CEO of National Association of … Read more about this episode...

Addiction isn’t just about drugs an alcohol, it can take many forms from bad relationships, our career to old emotional wounds that haven’t healed. On this week’s show, I’m joined by Mal Duane who is the author of Alpha Chick – 5 Steps to Moving From Pain to Power as we talk about addiction and recovery. Mal shares her personal … Read more about this episode...

I bet you didn’t and this week you are going to discover how you can easily match your spending habits to money saving deals. Instead of waiting for deals to come to you (more massages anyone?), these deals are customized based on what your currently buying. Join me this week as I talk to Ryan Bales, founder of Bync as … Read more about this episode...

Are you a bad girl? I don’t mean THAT kind of bad girl. I mean the type of bad girl that has an idea to change the world? Join me this week as I talk with Corey Drushal, the director of Bad Girl Ventures, as we talk about finding the bad girl within. Corey has some inspiring words … Read more about this episode...

Hey Smart Girls, welcome to 2013!! DREAMS are a big part of our life and I want your dreams to come alive in 2013! On this weeks show, I talk with Dan Sinner, Marketing Director for Payoff.com about setting our goals and dreams in 2013. Many of us do not dream big enough and we confine ourselves to what is … Read more about this episode...

I’ve got 99 problems but a…oh wait…that’s a song, my bad. 2012 has come and got but was it any different for you? Or were you just reliving the same day over and over and only the date was different? If you feel like you have 99 problems in your life (or more) and you want to fix your life … Read more about this episode...

Did you fall in the trap and overspend this holiday season? Americans are predicted to spend on average (that’s just an average now) of $854 on friends and loved ones in 2012. If you are suffering from a holiday spending hangover this year, this weeks show gives you 5 ways to get over it and move on. There are … Read more about this episode...

Ladies, did you know as of 2011, more single women than men were homeowners? That’s right, the amount of single women who own homes is almost double when it compares to single men! Is home ownership a dream of yours, but you just don’t think it’s possible? Join me this week as I talk to 11 year real estate … Read more about this episode...

Ladies, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, we are NOT saving enough for retirement! On this weeks episode, I talk with Jeff Rose from Good Financial Cents about actionable steps we can take to start saving for retirement. If you haven’t been saving a dime towards your future, don’t worry we tell you how you can … Read more about this episode...

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$20 Billion in gift cards go unused every year ladies! Can you believe that? That means there is $20 billion in un used cash laying around that people have forgotten about or just too lazy to use! This is unacceptable! On this week’s show, I talk with CJ MacDonald about this awesomely convenient app called Gyft. Gyft lets you … Read more about this episode...

Ladies! It’s an unfortunate time of year for those of us, such as myself, who hate shopping. Black Friday is this week and contrary to popular belief, it’s not always the best day to get a deal! On this week’s show, Gerrid Smith from Save1.com and I discuss Black Friday, Cyber Monday and how to get the best deal. The … Read more about this episode...

On this week’s episode, Jenny has a heart to heart conversation about being unemployed with her friend, Jen Maurer. Jenny survived being unemployed 3 times and Jen has been laid off for a year and a half. Join Jenny and Jen (that’s a lot of J’s!) as they talk about what being unemployed does to your self esteem, your … Read more about this episode...

Let’s face it ladies, dating sucks! This week, Jenny talks with Erica Johnson from Ignite Your Love Life to get the scoop on dating. If are having a hard time finding the right man (like Jenny) join us as Erica lets all us single ladies in on the true secrets we need to know. Even if you aren’t single, Erica … Read more about this episode...

What are you guilty of? Is it spending too much money? Or maybe you’ve put your life on hold for a man. On this week’s show we are going to do something a little different. We are going to play a game called “Raise 2 Hands if You’ve Ever Been Guilty”. Join Jenny as she walks you through … Read more about this episode...

On this week’s episode, Jenny talks with Bob Sullivan, President of PowerWallet to discuss how to start putting the power back in our wallets, TODAY! Many of us feel like we are a victim of our situation. Having a victim mentality usually gives us a false sense of being unable to change that situation. Ladies, that is just simply not … Read more about this episode...

Do you use coupons? Do you think they are a waste of time? The answer is no, if it’s done the right way! This week Jenny talks with Jon Lal, the founder of BeFrugal.com to get the scoop on how a smart girl (that’s you) can save money using coupons. There’s nothing extreme about these tips, just practical & common … Read more about this episode...

You know you should be saving, but your bills keep pilling up, making the though of saving for your future a far off dream. Time and time again, the statistics show that most women are not saving enough for retirement. This is scary ladies! It means most women are not going to be prepared to take care of themselves financially … Read more about this episode...

Planning may seem like something your mom would tell you to do but this week Jenny illustrates why it is so important for each and every woman to have a financial plan. Join Jenny as she talks to Vincent Turner, founder of Planwise.com, to find out what women need to know about making a financial plan. Jenny and … Read more about this episode...

Cooking for one can be extremely difficult and a little intimidating if you’ve never done it before. Living alone means you have to do all the work yourself and it’s too easy to rely on fast food. Join Jenny this week and she shares simple tips for you to lower your food bill to $100 a less or month. If … Read more about this episode...

Just back from the Financial Bloggers Conference, Jenny recaps her experience and shares some reasons why you should go to conferences (even if your not a personal finance blogger). This weeks topic goes deeper into how you can pay off debt using a tool called Ready For Zero. Join Jenny as she interviews the CEO and Founder of … Read more about this episode...

Financial tragedy & hardships happen to women every day, do you know how to protect yourself in an emergency such as a divorce? Jenny has never admitted to being an expert in the area of being married or divorced considering she’s done neither in her life. But she has talked to many women over the years who have been in … Read more about this episode...

Spending plans are the foundation for getting your personal finances in order and one of the first things Jenny recommends you work on. But setting up a spending plan can be confusing and annoying – it feels like there is so much pressure to get it right the first time! Not to worry, join Jenny as she talks to Jenna … Read more about this episode...

In this week’s episode, Jenny shares her secret weapon to staying beautiful & paying less. But before Jenny gets to that, she talks about her bucket list (or life goals) and mentions how she painlessly saved $1,210 to do one of her life goals: go on a yoga retreat. Join Jenny, from The Jenny Pincher to get the inside scoop … Read more about this episode...

Do you give up too easy on your goals in life? When things get tough, does it make you work tougher? In this week’s episode, Jenny from The Jenny Pincher talks about how Crossfit has taught her how she can do more than she ever thought possible (tire flips anyone?!). Perseverance played a big part in not only her Crossfit … Read more about this episode...

Are you dating a loser? Let’s hope not! In this week’s episode, Jenny from The Jenny Pincher talks about an experience she had with a friend who was dating a loser. There were red flags everywhere, nearly poking her friend in the eye, but the friend just couldn’t get away from the loser. Do you know someone like that? Is … Read more about this episode...

Have you tried to create a monthly spending plan (or budget) to organize your finances? Did it work? Most women fail at creating a spending plan because we set unrealistic expectations for ourselves. Join Jenny as she talks about the key points to a building a successful spending plan and why she no longer refers to it as a “budget”. … Read more about this episode...

Smart Girl’s Guide to Life & Money is a new podcast aimed at getting real with women about life & money. In this first podcast, the host discusses why she started her website, The Jenny Pincher and some of the crazy ways she earned extra income when she was laid off. Discover one of the first steps to improving your … Read more about this episode...