This American Wallet

Learn how this elementary school teacher has managed her finances by focusing on keeping consistency with her expenses. She also talks to us about how she is planning for the future and how she views travel and vacation as two separate things.

If you are having trouble meeting your financial goals, you are in good company! It's hard! No skirting around that fact. This mini episode teaches you a new habit to help you meet then exceed your financial goals. Once you are up and running, it will take you less time than waiting for a pot of water to boil!

A career change is exciting! Taking the leap to change careers takes guts and if done thoughtfully, can bring a new sense of happiness to your life. Before you take the plunge make sure you think about these things.

Learn about what it takes to be a collegiate sports coach and how this coach allocates her income to maximize her happiness.

Buying a house is part of the classic "American Dream." Just like with any other investment, the price you pay and how long you plan to hold the asset matters. Here are the 7 things you should be thinking about and planning for BEFORE you buy a house.

This top producing real estate agent teaches us how he plans luxury trips without the luxury price tag. He talks to us about how his upbringing taught him not only how to spend wisely but also how to negotiate - a skill that has served him very well in his real estate career.

Yeah, yeah, you caught me... Spending plan is just a fancy way of saying budget. But none the less, this technique is easy and simple to implement! Creating a budget doesn't have to be painful.

We are getting an inside look into the financial life of someone who has spent years pursuing higher education. When you've spent so many years living on a student income, how do you know what to do with the additional money when you start earning significantly more? Let's talk about it!

Popularized by "The Money Couple," Scott and Bethany Palmer, there are five different money personalities. Which one are you? You may even have two!

Do you experience fear and anxiety? If so, you are not alone! Most of us experience fear and anxiety so how do we stop it from impacting our finances? Here are a couple tips and tricks I've learned.

Learn about how this ambitious salesman doubles in his salary by earning commission on his sales. You may think "sales" is a dirty word. This episode will change your mind!

Have you ever wondered how other people make, save and spend their money? How about how to save more and spend less? This American Wallet answers both of those questions and more! Every other week, a new episode will go live switching off between an interview episode and a mini episode to teach you how to reach financial freedom. Keep an eye out for bonus episodes where we answer the questions you've sent us on Instagram! DM me your money questions and we may answer them in the next episode! @AnneliseBretthauer