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The Winning To Wealth Podcast is dedicated to helping you manage your family's money with confidence. This weekly show hosted by Michael Lacy features interviews with regular, everyday people who have reached amazing money milestones such as debt freedom, early retirement, becoming successful entrepreneurs, and more. These interviews highlight the many different ways your family can start building wealth for the future.

Michael Lacy


    • Nov 25, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 99 EPISODES

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    Debt Free or Die Trying | Marcus Garrett

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 42:17


    Ep 56: Marcus Garrett joins me to share his journey out of $30,000 worth of debt. We also talk about side hustles and staying committed when your debt-free journey will take multiple years. Watch On Youtube | Episode Show Notes | Join The Facebook Community | My Favorite Money Books | Custom Debt Free Charts

    How To Graduate College Completely Debt Free | Kara Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 36:55


    EP 55: Kara Walker joins me to discuss how she was able to graduate college without taking out any student loans. Show Notes & Transcript: http://winningtowealth.com/episode55 Join 15k Money Nerds: http://winningtowealth.com/teammates Get $15 Towards Kids College: http://WinningToWealth.com/Collegebacker Subscribe on YouTube: http://winningtowealth.com/youtube  

    Becoming A 1st Gen Millionaire by 31 | Steven Stack

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 46:00


    Ep 53: Steven Stack from Stacking With Stack joins me to share his unique journey to becoming a millionaire. Show Notes & Transcript: Http://WinningToWealth.com/Episode53 Join 15k FB Group Members: HTTP://winningtowealth.com/teammates Connect With Michael On IG: HTTP://instagram.com/winningtowealth Subscribe on Youtube: HTTP://winningtowealth.com/youtube  

    Building Wealth As A Woman of Color | Carmen Perez from Make Real Cents

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 56:12


    Carmen Perez is the founder of the financial education platform Make Real Cents and the creator of Budget Better. In this episode, we discuss Carmen's experiences including: navigating pay discrimination how childhood trauma impacted her spending decisions finding herself deep in debt climbing out of debt to leave a career transitioning from a career in finance to one in tech responding to being laid off by building Budget Better Show Notes & Transcript: http://winningtowealth.com/episode52 Join 14k People In The Facebook Group: http://winningtowealth.com/teammates Debt Free Charts: http://WinningToWealth.com/Shop    

    Changing Your Money Mindset To Build Wealth | Annette from Scared To Savvy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 44:57


    Ep 51: Annette from the Scared To Savvy podcast joins me to talk about the importance of changing your money mindset on your wealth-building journey. Show Notes: http://WinningToWealth.com/Episode51 Watch On Youtube: http://WinningToWealth.com/YouTube Facebook Group: http://WinningToWealth.com/Teammates My Favorite $$ Books: http://Amazon.com/shop/winningtowealth Debt Free Charts: http://WinningToWealth.com/Shop    

    050 | Creating A $60,000 Side Hustle After Being Laid Off | Jannese from Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 37:27


    Jannese Torres-Rodriguez overcame a lot of challenges on her money journey including a job layoff. In this episode, the Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast host shares how she pushed through those challenges to create a $60,000 side hustle and get on track for financial independence. Watch On Youtube | Episode Show Notes | Join The Facebook Community | My Favorite Money Books | Custom Debt Free Charts

    046 | Getting Comfortable With Uncomfortable Decisions | Ashley Brewster

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 39:28


    Ashley Brewster paid off $19,000 in 13 months. She joins me to discuss the value in making uncomfortable decisions on your financial wellness journey. Show Notes & Transcript | Join My Facebook Community | Connect With Ashley On IG | Connect With Me On Instagram | Grab Some Debt-Free Charts

    The Last Money Talk Monday Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 6:31


    MTM 38: This is the very last Money Talk Monday episode. While I'm sad about that, the changes to come to the show overall are pretty exciting. Subscribe To YouTube Join The Facebook Community Download My Free Book

    045 | The Importance Of Community On Your Journey | Kristy Epperson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 33:20


    Kristy Epperson joins me to talk about how finding community when she was at the lowest point of her journey propelled her to debt-freedom. Show Notes & Transcript | Join The Facebook Community | Download My Free Book | Say Hi On Instagram

    Am I Ready To Buy My 1st House? #ListenerQuestion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 14:55


    MTM37: Jessica writes in and asks if she should buy her first house, rent an apartment, or continue living with her parents. Show Notes & Transcript | Join The Facebook Community | Follow Me On Instagram  

    044 | Mom Pays Off $84,000 Using New Budget System | Ashley Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 35:30


    Ashley wanted to help pay for her sons college, but was trapped by her own student loans and credit card debt. Learn how she freed herself from debt in this episode! Show Notes & Transcript: WinningToWealth.com/Episode44 Join The WTW Facebook Community: WinningToWealth.com/teammates Pay Off Your Debt With Undebt.It

    Stock Splits: What Are They And How Do They Impact You

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 4:53


    MTM 36: Apple and Tesla recently announced stock splits. This has a lot of investors excited, but what exactly is a stock split? And how does it impact you? We cover that in this episode. Show Transcript: WinningToWealth.com/MTM36 Winning To Wealth Facebook Group **Be sure to leave a 5-star review if you enjoyed this episode**

    043 | From $6,000 Bags To Super Investor | Jully- Investing Latina

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 43:45


    Jully-Alma Taveras from Investing Latina shares how she created new habits that took her from super-spender to savvy investor. Read The Transcript: WinningToWealth.com/Episode43 Join My Facebook Community: WInningToWealth.com/Teammates Follow Me On IG Follow Me On Twitter

    How Stacking Cash Can Be A Form Of Self-Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 13:22


    MTM35: The popularity of "self-care" has skyrocketed in recent years and in this episode, I share how self-care isn't always about spending money. Sometimes it's about stacking it. Read The transcript: WinningToWealth.com/MTM35 Join My Facebook Group: WInningToWealth.com/Teammates Follow Me On Instagram Follow On Twitter

    042 | How Negotiating Salary Can Help You Crush Your Money Goals | Domonique

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 43:17


    Domonique from Lets Get Fiiiscal shares how negotiating salary during the offer period and while employed helped her reach her money goals. Show Notes & Transcript: WinningToWealth.com/Episode42 Join The Facebook Community: WinningToWealth.com/teammates Connect On Instagram Follow Me On Twitter Like Us On Facebook

    Lost The $600 Unemployment Benefit? Here's What To Do Next.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 15:16


    MTM34: Millions of Americans lost the extra $600 weekly unemployment benefit last week. In this episode, I share 7 things you can do to help minimize the impact. Show Notes: WinningToWealth.com/MTM34 Join The Facebook Community: WinningToWealth.com/Teammates **Be sure to subscribe and leave a 5-star review**

    041 | Paying Off $105,000 in 5 Short Years | Gina Zakaria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 45:03


    Gina Zakaria is the founder of SavingWhiz.com. In this episode, she shares her journey from poverty to prosperity. Show Notes and Transcript: WinningToWealth.com/Episode41 Join The Facebook Group: WinningToWealth.com/Teammates Download My Free Book: WinningToWealth.com/Playbook

    Money Talks Every Couple Must Have Before Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 14:48


    MTM33: As I reflected on our financial journey this week, I thought about 7 money conversations I wished Taylor and I had before tying the knot. Show Notes And Transcript: WinningToWealth.com/MTM33 Join My Facebook Community: WinningToWealth.com/Teammates

    040 | Overcoming Infertility And Infant Loss To Build Wealth | Jasmine Tillery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 34:56


    Jasmine from MoneyAndMomming.com stops by to share her journey which includes paying off debt, infertility, infant loss, and so much more. Show Notes & Transcript: WinningToWealth.com/Episode40 Join The Facebook Group: WinningToWealth.com/Teammates Download My Free Book: WinningToWealth.com/Playbook **Remember To Subscribe and Leave A 5-Star Review**

    Becoming FB Marketplace Hustlers Over The Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 11:27


    MTM32: My wife and I turned into Facebook Marketplace hustlers over the weekend. Learn more about it in this episode. ***Tap Here And Nominate Me For Best New Personal Finance Podcast*** Transcript: WinningToWealth.com/MTM32 Become A Teammate: WinningToWealth.com/Teammates Download My Free Book: WinningToWealth.com/Playbook  

    039 | Retiring Early to Travel the World | Stephanie & Gillian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 45:11


    Stephanie and Gillian made the necessary changes to reach financial independence and retire early. In this episode, we discuss the changes they needed to make to reach F.I.R.E. and what early retirement life has been like pre-Covid and during this pandemic. **Nominate Me For Best New Personal Finance Podcast* Show Notes: WinningToWealth.com/Episode39 Discuss This Episode: WinningToWealth.com/Teammates Download My Book At No-Cost: WinningToWealth.com/Playbook ***Be Sure To Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts***

    Have Better Budget Meetings With Your Spouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 12:08


    Money Talk #31: Budget meetings are important in marriage. In this money talk Monday, I share 6 tips to help you have better budget meetings. Nominate Me For "Best New Podcast" by entering "WinningtoWealth.com" at this link: PlutusAwards.com/Nominate Show Notes & Transcript: WinningToWealth.com/MTM31 Join My Facebook Community: WinningToWealth.com/teammates Download My Free Money Guide: WinningToWealth.com/Playbook

    038 | Pausing Your Debt-Free Journey After Paying Off $70k | Alfred Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 41:22


    Alfred Wilson and his wife paid off $70,000 worth of debt then decided to pause their debt-free journey.  Learn why in this episode. Show Notes: WinningToWealth.com/Episode38 Download The Recap Form: WinningToWealth.com/Recap Join The Facebook Community: WinningToWealth.com/Teammates

    A New Update On My Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 11:39


    On this Money Talk Monday, I share an update regarding my career. Chat About This Episode: WinningToWealth.com/Teammates Download My Free Book: WinningToWealth.com/Playbook

    037 | Pursuing Slow FI While Paying Off Debt | Michelle Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 56:31


    Michelle Jackson from MichelleIsMoneyHungry.com joins the show to discuss paying off $60k and monetizing your skills to reach Slow FI. Tap Here And See The Episode Show Notes Tap Here And Join My Facebook Group Tap Here And Download My Free Book   **If you enjoyed this episode, leave a 5-star review**

    7 Money Moves That Helped Us Live On One Income

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 20:21


    MTM29: In this Money Talk Monday, I share 7 money moves we made to go from $61k in debt to living comfortably on one teacher's salary. Show Notes: WinningToWealth.com/MTM29 Join My Facebook Community: WinningToWealth.com/Teammates Download My Free Book: WinningToWealth.com/Playbook **If this episode was helpful, consider leaving a 5-star review**

    036 | The Entrepreneurial Path To Financial Independence | Joe DiSanto

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 51:25


    Joe DiSanto of PlayLouder.com stops by to share his journey to financial independence as an entrepreneur. Show Notes: WinningToWealth.com/Episode36 Facebook Group: WinningToWealth.com/Teammates Download My Free Book: WinningToWealth.com/Playbook   **Leave a 5-Star Review If You Enjoyed This Episode**

    How Becoming A Father Forever Changed Our Finances

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 11:54


    MTM28: Becoming a father forever changed our finances for the better. Listen to the episode for the story. Read The Transcript: WinningToWealth.com/MTM28 Join Our Live Q&A Tuesday, June 23rd at 730 PM CST Download my Book: WinningToWealth.com/Playbook

    035 | From Repo To Saving Half Your Income | Kelly Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 39:57


    Learn how Kelly of FreedomInABudget.com went from having her car repossessed to saving half her income. Show Notes: WinningToWealth.com/Episode35 Join My Facebook Community: WinningToWealth.com/Teammates Download My Free Book: WinningToWealth.com/Playbook

    Choosing Health Insurance After Being Laid Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 15:57


    MTM27: I'm sharing how I chose my family's new health insurance plan after I was laid off last month. Show Notes: WinningToWealth.com/MTM27 Facebook Community: WinningToWealth.com/Teammates Download My Book: WinningToWealth.com/Playbook **If you find this info useful, consider leaving a 5-star review**

    034 | How Eliminating $490,000 In Debt Brought This Family Closer Together | Sami Womack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 43:35


    Sami and her husband eliminated $490,000 worth of debt in just a handful of years. In this episode, Sami shares how they found themselves in so much debt, getting on the same page, the process of paying off debt, and what debt freedom has done for their family. Show Notes: WinningToWealth.com/Episode34 Grab My Free Book: WinningToWealth.com/Playbook Join My Facebook Community: WinningToWealth.com/Teammates **If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a 5-star review**

    Can Financial Independence Be A Form Of Activism?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 15:15


    Money Talk #26: Should the F.I.R.E. movement and economic empowerment be considered a form of activism? Show Notes: WinningToWealth.com/MTM26 Join The Facebook Group: WinningToWealth.com/Teammates Download My Money Playbook: WinningToWealth.com/Playbook

    033 | How To Become A Millionaire Before Turning 40| April Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 34:46


    April Stewart became a millionaire in her 30's. In this episode, she shares her journey from being in consumer debt with limited savings to becoming a millionaire before age 40. Show Notes: WinningToWealth.com/Episode33 Download My Free Book: WinningToWealth.com/Playbook Join My Facebook Community: WinningToWealth.com/Teammates **If you enjoyed this episode, leave a 5-star review**

    032 | Paying Off $200,000 While Raising 2 Kids | Kilton McCracken

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 33:03


    On this week's episode, I talk to Kilton McCracken who (along with his wife) paid off $200,000 worth of debt while raising 2 kids. Tap Here To Discuss This Episode | Tap Here To Download My Book For Free | Tap Here For The Episode Show Notes

    7 Money Lessons Learned During 'Rona

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 14:20


    Money Talk #25: I share 7 money lessons I've learned as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Show Notes: WinningToWealth.com/Episode25 Life Insurance Post: WinningToWealth.com/life-insurance Join The Facebook Group: WinningToWealth.com/Teammates Download My Money Book: WinningToWealth.com/Playbook

    031 |Saving For Kids College With CollegeBacker | Jeremy Feit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 29:14


    Joining the show this week is Jeremy Feit of CollegeBacker.com to share how CollegeBacker makes it simple for parents to utilize the 529 plan for college savings. CollegeBacker Offer: Go.CollegeBacker.com/WinningToWealth Show Notes: WinningToWealth.com/Episode31 Download My Free Book: WinningToWealth.com/Playbook Join The Facebook Community: WinningToWealth.com/Teammates  

    6 Proven Strategies You Can Use To Pay Off Debt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 16:41


    **Enter our $250 Giveaway at WinningToWealth.com/Giveaway** Money Talk #24: In this #MoneyTalkMonday, I share 6 different strategies you can use to start becoming debt free today. Show Notes: WinningToWealth.com/MTM24 Join The Private Facebook Group: WinningToWealth.com/Teammates Check Out Undebt.It  

    030 | Paying Off $135,000 While Still Enjoying Life | Holly

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 35:25


    Holly of From Possibility To Actuality shares how she paid off $135,000 worth of debt in just under 4 years with her husband. Episode Show Notes: WinningToWealth.com/Episode30 Download My Free Money Book: WinningToWealth.com/Playbook Join My Private Facebook Group: WinningToWealth.com/Teammates **If you enjoyed this episode, leave a 5-Star Review**

    Peanut Butter, Jelly, and... Money?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 12:30


    Money Talk #23: What do peanut butter, jelly, and money have in common? Listen to this episode to see what I learned from my daughter this week. Money Recap Form: WinningToWealth.com/MonthlyRecap Join Our Facebook Group: WinningToWealth.com/Teammates Download My Free Book: WinningToWealth.com/Playbook

    029 | Thriving Financially After A Divorce | Virginia Weir

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 37:37


    Today's guest is Vee Weir from Weir Digital Marketing and we're talking about bouncing back financially from a divorce. Check out the show notes at WinningToWealth.com/Episode29 Join Our Private Facebook Group at WinningToWealth.com/Teammates Download My Book For Free at WinningToWealth.com/Playbook Be sure to subscribe and leave a 5-Star Rating if you enjoyed this episode!

    Balancing Saving For Tomorrow With Enjoying Today

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 14:32


    Money Talk #22: How do you find balance saving for the future with enjoying today? That's the question I answer by sharing parts of our own personal story. Join Our Private Facebook Group:  WinningToWealth.com/Teammates Download My Book For Free: WinningToWealth.com/playbook Share This Episode: WinningToWealth.com/MTM22 ** Be sure to subscribe and leave a 5-star review**

    028 | Becoming A Millionaire by Building And Selling Blogs | Marc Andre

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 40:42


    Marc Andre has built and sold several blogs for over $1 Million. In this episode, he shares his formula for starting, scaling, and selling his blogs that command a nice price tag. Check out the show notes at WinningToWealth.com/Episode28 Download My Winning To Wealth Playbook at WinningToWealth.com/Playbook Join Our Private Facebook Group at WinningToWealth.com/Teammates  

    What To Look For In An Online Bank

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 9:32


    MTM21: A listener asks the difference between high-yield and traditional savings accounts and whether or not online banks are safe. Open Your Own HYSA: WinningToWealth.com/HYSA Grab A Copy Of My Book: WinningToWealth.com/Playbook Join The Facebook Community: WinningToWealth.com/Teammates

    027 | Using AirBnB To Make More Money | The Young Retiree By 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 46:06


    Week 4 of our Side Hustle Series features The Young Retiree by 33 who is an AirBnb Superhost in super-competitive Orlando, Fl. TYRB33 shares tips to help you get started making more money and avoid some of the pitfalls with AirBnB. Check out the show notes for more resources at WinningToWealth.com/Episode27. Download the Winning To Wealth Playbook at WinningToWealth.com/Playbook. Join the private Facebook Community at WinningToWealth.com/Teammates.

    An Honest Money Talk With My Wife Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 21:30


    This is Money Talk Monday #20 and on this one I talk about money and emotions with my wife. Check out the transcript: WinningToWealth.com/mtm20 Download My Book: WinningToWealth.com/playbook Join The Facebook Group: WinningToWealth.com/teammates

    026 | Using Your Natural Abilities To Make More Money | George Pitts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 40:56


    There are many ways to make money. One of them is to find a creative way to package and sell your natural skills and abilities. Today I'm joined by 6-figure business coach and host of the Monetize Everything Podcast- Mr George Pitts- who is sharing how you can start monetizing what you're already good at. Be sure to check out the show notes to connect with George at WinningToWealth.com/Episode26 Download the Winning To Wealth Playbook to learn how you can start making winning money decisions at WinningToWealth.com/Playbook Be sure to join our private, online community at WinningToWealth.com/Teammates.

    I've Been Furloughed....Now What?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 11:07


    MTM19: I was furloughed last week as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In this Money Talk, I'm sharing some tips to help you navigate your finances if you've been furloughed or laid off as well. Join Our Online Community: WinningToWealth.com/teammates Download The Winning To Wealth Playbook: WinningToWealth.com/Playbook Show Notes: WinningToWealth.com/mtm19

    025 | Making An Extra $1k/Month As A Part-Time Ebay Reseller | Jason Butler

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 35:23


    This is part 2 of our side hustle series. Jason Butler from My Money Chronicles is our guest this week, and he is sharing how he's been able to top $1,000 in a month as an ebay reseller. Show Notes: WinningToWealth.com/Episode25 Join The Winning Team: WinningToWealth.com/teammates Grab The Winning To Wealth Playbook: WinningToWealth.com/playbook

    What Is Winning To Wealth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 9:40


    On this Money Talk Monday, I talk about the re-brand from The Wealthy Neighbors Show to The Winning To Wealth Podcast. Join The Team: WinningToWealth.com/teammates Download The Money Playbook: WinningToWealth.com/playbook

    024 | Making $5k/Month As A Virtual Assistant| Fran Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 31:21


    Fran Moore shares how she was able to make $5,000/month consistently as a virtual assistant. This revenue helped Fran go from side hustler to full-time entrepreneur in just a few short months. Check out the show notes for more with Fran: WinningToWealth.com/Episode24 Join The Winning Team: WinningToWealth.com/Teammates Start Winning With Money: WinningToWealth.com/Playbook

    My 5 Biggest Money Mistakes-And What I Learned From Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 18:07


    We all make money mistakes. In this Money Talk, I share 5 of my biggest money mistakes and what I learned from them. Download the Winnning To Wealth Playbook: WinningToWealth.com/playbook Join our online community: WinningToWealth.com/neighbors

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