Podcast appearances and mentions of crystal hammond

Memorial Day weekend is here, which means it's officially time to break out the grill, the beach bag… and maybe that travel budget spreadsheet. But don't worry—this isn't a guide from travel influencers who hike barefoot with artisanal backpacks. Nope. This episode is brought to you by your favorite money geeks in Joe's mom's basement. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, Jesse Cramer, Crystal Hammond, and Doug gather 'round the card table to share their best budget-friendly travel strategies, hilarious vacation stories, and maybe one or two travel fails. From choosing the right travel companion to navigating airports like a boss, this crew drops loads of practical wisdom for making your summer adventures awesome and affordable. You'll learn why credit card points can be your best friend, how to pick lodging that won't make you cry (or bankrupt you), and why packing a toothbrush is a good idea… even if Doug's trivia makes you question the timing. This isn't expert advice. These are the musings of people who spend more time optimizing their wallets than their luggage. And that's exactly why you'll leave feeling better prepared to tackle your own summer travel—without the jet-setter guilt trip. Kicking off summer with a Stacking Benjamins travel roundtable Real-life travel hacks from people who care more about budgeting than boarding groups Credit card point strategies that actually work Hot takes on hotels, Airbnbs, and airport snacks Why picking the right travel buddy can make or break your trip The one item Doug thinks was more important than nylon (it's… something) Whether you're headed to the lake, the mountains, or just your backyard with a cold drink, join the crew for a hilarious and practical celebration of summer travel. Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.StackingBenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#119 Looking to get started with points and miles? Or are you hoping up your credit card rewards game for travel?  You're in luck, friend! Today, we are talking points and miles again! We cover more info on: Maximizing credit card points Avoiding pitfalls Leveraging travel rewards partnerships Gear of the Day Segment Today, this is part 2 of a special points and miles podcast episode with a great guest. Also, it's a complete TAKEOVER by some fabulous guest hosts, Joe Saul-Sehy and Crystal Hammond of Stacking Adventures! It's best to start with Part 1 (ep 118) so it all makes sense. This episode starts in the middle of their conversation. This podcast episode focuses on maximizing travel points with smart strategies. The Points Mom explores travel tips and hacks with credit cards, emphasizing the importance of maximizing credit card points for vacations while avoiding common pitfalls. The discussion includes insights on how to transfer points to get the best value for strategic travel. You won't need to analyze a zillion spreadsheets. Think of it as miles & points for normal people, including families. As part of the show, they introduced a "gear of the day" segment, hinting at essential travel items. The conversation also touched on the value of double-dipping points through partnerships with dining and rideshare services, encouraging listeners to use credit cards wisely. Moreover, they emphasize the joy of exploring new adventures economically. Listen in to transform your daily expenses into amazing travel adventures! Let's get to the points and miles now! Yes!   CLICK THE LINKS BELOW OR CUT AND PASTE THEM INTO YOUR BROWSER: Read the blog post (show notes): https://karencordaway.com/10-essential-tips-for-maximizing-your-points-travel-bucket-list-adventures/   Binge-listen to my Travel to Europe playlist https://spoti.fi/3yDYgXA  Binge-listen to my USA Travel Podcast Episodes https://bit.ly/4fyfh53 Binge-listen to my Seasonal Bucket List playlist https://bit.ly/3SPiiVN   Listen to these episodes next: Travel Points Tips You Need to Know Now & Mistakes to Avoid (Ep 118) Discover the Best Cards for Travel (Ep 103) Affordable Weekend Trips in the USA for Couples (Ep 116) 10 Weekend Trips in the USA: Unwind Without Breaking the Bank (Ep 115) Fun Bucket List Ideas & Travel Adventures for the New Year (Ep 114)   RESOURCES: Grab a copy of  The Everyday Bucket List Book https://amzn.to/3vwxz2K If you'd like to support my work, check out https://buymeacoffee.com/edbl     Connect with me: Website: KarenCordaway.com Twitter (X): @KarenCordaway https://x.com/karencordaway Pinterest: @Everyday_Bucket_List https://www.pinterest.com/EverydayBucketList/ Tiktok: @Everyday_Bucket_List https://www.tiktok.com/@everyday_bucket_list   If you're enjoying this podcast, please rate and review it here. Let me know what you like about it so I know exactly what content to keep creating for you. Disclaimer: Some of the outbound links financially benefit the podcast. Using our links is a small way to support the show at zero cost to you. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. I appreciate your support. https://karencordaway.com/disclaimer/      

In this episode of the Inspired Money Live Stream Podcast, we discuss building wealth through real estate. Joined by an expert panel featuring Russell Gray, Chad Carson, Crystal Hammond, and Joe Saul-Sehy, we explore strategic investment approaches, the importance of market awareness, and effective property management. Transitioning to Wealth Building Real estate is not just about properties but about creating a wealth-building strategy. "Building Wealth with Real Estate: Strategies for Success" highlights the diverse approaches to investing in real estate. Our distinguished guests share their expertise and personal experiences, offering a comprehensive view of effective real estate investing.

Is the battle between index funds and actively managed funds finally over? Total assets invested in index funds and ETFs recently passed assets invested in active funds for the first time ever. But is going all index funds the right move for you? Joining us is CFP and President of Bona Fide Wealth, Douglas Boneparthe. Also joining us is Crystal Hammond, host of our sister show, Stacking Deeds. And finally joining us from his bunker deep under Los Angeles is the creator of the award-winning blog lenpenzo.com, Len Penzo. We dive into the difference between active and passive funds, break down the history of each, and pontificate on where we think the investment world is heading. Plus, what are the risks of cap-weighted index funds? In the second half of the show, sponsored by DepositAccounts.com, we dive into the industry secrets and their smoke-and-mirrors tricks. Be sure to stick around for our ongoing year-long trivia competition. Doug brings us some diminutive French leader-themed trivia. You won't want to miss it! FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/active-vs-passive-fund-debate-1493 Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.StackingBenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Urban planning and relaxed zoning laws are key to increasing affordable housing, while public-private partnerships offer mutual benefits such as tax incentives for developers and capital for projects. Crystal Hammond shares how she invested in Chicago and has grown her portfolio and is now developing areas for future growth.Get 20% OFF your pass to REWBCON! Use promo code: MPI20https://rewbcon.comGet the FREE Real Estate Investing Course here: https://masterpassiveincome.com/freecoursepReal Estate Coaching with Dustin: https://masterpassiveincome.com/coaching//BEST REAL ESTATE INVESTING RESOURCE LINKSGet Business Funding https://masterpassiveincome.com/fundandgrowGreat High Interest Savings Account: https://masterpassiveincome.com/citSelf Directed IRA for Real Estate Investing: https://masterpassiveincome.com/rocketdollarLearn more about Dustin and find resources to build an automatic real estate investing business: https://masterpassiveincome.com/NOTE: This description may contains affiliate links to products we enjoy using ourselves. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support!SUMMARY: Urban planning and relaxed zoning laws are key to increasing affordable housing, while public-private partnerships offer mutual benefits such as tax incentives for developers and capital for projects. Inclusionary zoning helps create socioeconomic diversity, and adapting to demographic shifts is crucial for developing housing that meets diverse needs, anchored by the HUD's definition of affordability.Struggling to navigate the complexities of investing in affordable housing?Unlock the nuances of this critical market and its impact on communities and investors alike.The intertwining of urban planning, zoning laws, and affordable housing developmentHow public-private partnerships fuel the growth of affordable housingThe role of inclusionary zoning in promoting diverse, equitable communitiesDemographic changes driving the need for specialized affordable housing optionsKeep reading to gain valuable insights that will guide your investment decisions in the affordable housing sector.The Role of Urban Planning and Zoning Laws in Affordable HousingAt the intricate crossroads of urban development, urban planning and zoning laws hold significant sway in defining the landscape for affordable housing investment. These regulations are the blueprint that shapes not only our cities' skylines but also the lives of community members seeking affordable living options.As stakeholders in urban locales push for diverse housing solutions, zoning laws oftentimes act as gatekeepers. By incorporating provisions for higher-density housing and infill developments, municipalities can cultivate a more inclusive housing market. Conversely, stringent regulations tend to escalate construction costs, thereby limiting the proliferation of affordable housing units. Urban planning, when executed with foresight, can systematically lower barriers, enabling investors and developers to contribute to a buoyant and equitable housing...

Scott Carson sits down with Crystal Hammond from the Stacking Deeds Podcast to share her investing journey. She describes how she transforms empty lots on the south side of Chicago by building four-plexes and creating affordable housing. Crystal also talks about about her first piece of property, how she deals with complicated tax regulations, and her long-term strategies to turn the game around in favor of homeowners instead of big-time investors. Want to talk to Scott? Book a call with him HERE.

What do the happiest retirees share in common? What are some of the steps you can take to get ready for retirement before you actually reach your number? On today's special roundtable discussion, we welcome Wes Moss from the Retire Sooner podcast. He joins Crystal Hammond from our sister real estate investing show, Stacking Deeds, and Len Penzo from the award-winning blog LenPenzo.com. Stick around for Doug's DIY-themed trivia! Don't worry, no effort is required on your part. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/friday-roundtable-countdown-to-retirement-1472 Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.StackingBenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you looking to become rich? How do you define rich? What are your preconceived ideas about how to best get there? On today's special roundtable discussion, we're tackling that question and debating what the "best" ways are to hit that rich goal. On today's show, we're thrilled to have Crystal Hammond from our sister show that's all about real estate investing, Stacking Deeds. Crystal joins Len Penzo from lenpenzo.com and OG, CFP and co-host extraordinaire of this here Stacking Benjamins podcast. In the second half of our show, sponsored by DepositsAccounts.com, we round out remainder of the top five ways to get rich. Stay tuned for Doug's Benjamin-laden trivia question. Will Crystal keep Paula in the game as we head down the stretch into the end of the year? Can OG orchestrate a come back? Will Len extend his lead? Stay tuned to find out! FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/fri-roundtable-top-5-ways-to-get-rich-1437 Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.StackingBenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Overview In Episode 13, we unlock the secrets of building wealth through real estate investment. Our expert panelists, Rich Carey, Eric Yu, Crystal Hammond, and Dustin Heiner, bring diverse experiences and perspectives to the table, guiding us through the fundamentals, strategies, and personal stories of success in real estate. Segments Segment 1: Unlocking Wealth: A Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investment Fundamentals We start with the basics, exploring why real estate is a cornerstone of a diversified portfolio and the key factors that drive successful investments. Segment 2: Mastering Real Estate: Financial Acumen, Risk Assessment, and Due Diligence in Property Selection This segment delves into the art of property selection, emphasizing financial readiness, risk assessment, and the importance of due diligence. Segment 3: Maximizing Wealth with Rental Properties: The Ultimate Guide to Tenant Management Discover the potential of rental properties as a wealth-building tool and learn the best practices for effective tenant management. Segment 4: Unlocking the Potential of REITs: Your Guide to Real Estate Investment Trusts Demystify the concept of REITs and understand how they can play a pivotal role in your investment portfolio. Segment 5: Real Estate Investor Stories: Lessons Learned and the Human Element Hear real-life stories from successful real estate investors, learning from their experiences, challenges, and strategies for building wealth through real estate. Guest Profiles: Rich Carey: A retired military officer, Rich Carey has built a substantial real estate portfolio, owning over 20 properties debt-free. His strategic investments and management skills offer valuable insights into achieving financial independence through real estate. Eric Yu: A real estate agent and investor from Seattle, Eric specializes in house-hacking and Airbnb. His transition from a tech background to real estate investment showcases his adaptability and expertise in the field. Crystal Hammond: An engineer and multifaceted professional, Crystal Hammond is known for her dynamic approach to side hustling, including real estate investing. Her journey from Chicago to co-hosting the podcast Stacking Deeds is a testament to her versatility and entrepreneurial spirit. Dustin Heiner: Founder of Master Passive Income, Dustin Heiner is a seasoned real estate investor from Phoenix, AZ. His journey from a government job to full-time investing and achieving financial independence through rental properties is both inspiring and educational. Join us in Episode 13 as we explore the exciting world of real estate investment. Whether you're looking to start your journey or expand your portfolio, this episode is packed with valuable insights and strategies to help you build and manage your wealth through real estate. Guest Links: Rich Carey: www.youtube.com/richonmoney Eric Yu: www.instagram.com/helloericyu Crystal Hammond: www.stackingdeeds.net Dustin Heiner: www.masterpassiveincome.com

Ever wonder how real estate investors reach the summit of success? Our friend and regular Friday roundtable contributor, Paula Pant, joined Joe and Crystal Hammond on the most recent episode of our sister show, Stacking Deeds, Building a Strong Real Estate Foundation: Tips for Novice Investors with Paula Pant. Paula opens up to Joe to share her journey from the early days of starting in real estate investing to where she is today. All Stackers can learn valuable lessons about smart real estate investing by tuning into this special rewind episode. Paula's real estate investing course for beginners, Your First Rental Property, is now open for enrollment for a limited time! Take the first step in your real estate investing journey by signing up for Paula's course through our exclusive link, stackingbenjamins.com/paula to get access to Joe's special "Sherlock Holmes sheet," which can help you find extra money in your budget. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/rewind-paula-pant-real-estate-journey-1405 Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us for a special Rewind Week edition as we check in with Crystal Hammond and our sister show geared toward real estate investing, Stacking Deeds! She sits down with the best carpenter in the remodeling business, Mark Ellison, to dive into not just real estate topics, but key takeaways about the importance of relationship-building that you, our Stackers, can apply to your own lives. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/stacking-deeds-020-rewind-1404 Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is real estate the best investment for first-time investors? Today's roundtable discussion is a special one - our panel shares their thoughts, experiences, and opinions about real estate as a viable investment for beginners. We are thrilled to welcome the co-host of our sister show, the Stacking Deeds podcast, Crystal Hammond. Of course, we couldn't have a real estate roundtable and not invite the real estate maven herself, Paula Pant. And, just to bring a little of the opposing viewpoint, we bring on Len Penzo, from Len Penzo dot com. We also dive into the Top 4 Ways to Invest in Real Estate, (and Paula puts Len in his place after he runs his mouth). If you're thinking about dipping your toe into real estate investing, you won't want to miss this! Be sure to stick around for the continued year-long, nerd soap opera that is our trivia contest - all about the infamous Tunguska Event. Will Len extend his trivia dominance another week? Will Crystal do OG a solid and close the gap with Len? Will Paula shock us all and bolt out of the tie for last place? Tune in... the results will shock you! FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/real-estate-roundtable-1376 Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.StackingBenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode of Real Estate Maximalist is a wild ride through real estate! This is an episode of Alan's sister show "Stacking Deeds" where he and his co-host Crystal Hammond discuss a variety of real-estate topics for the newbie investor. Today they are joined by Tom Brickman and Lauren Keen Aumond to talk about the real estate investing dream - passive and hands off real estate.  In this episode you will learn their favorite strategies, how they have made real estate hands-off, and how new investors can get started managing their real estate portfolio. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!  Check out Stacking Deeds every Tuesday! stackingdeeds.net Follow Tom on Social Media: @TheFrugalGay11 Follow Lauren on Social Media: @AdultingIsEasy Follow Crystal on Social Media: @CondoCrystal Follow Alan on Social Media: @RealEstateMaxi Sign up for the House Money Weekly Newsletter: realestatemaxi.com/newsletter

This might be surprising but real estate investing isn't Alan's favorite topic of discussion... Alan's favorite topic of discussion is real estate investing while BROKE which makes today's episode an exciting one! Alan sits down wit Hunter Gore, a real estate agent-turned-investor who started house hacking a year and a half ago using one of Alan's favorite loan products, the FHA loan.  After the real estate bug bit Hunter, he did what every other investor does and started looking for more properties but quickly ran out of money. Like most successful investors, Hunter had to use the BROKE Method and find ways to get creative in order to continue to grow his real estate portfolio. You'll even hear how he hit a home-run on Facebook Marketplace! Follow Hunter on Social Media: @TheHunterGore Follow Alan on Social Media: @RealEstateMaxi Work with Alan: realestatemaxi.com Get a free share on FINTOR when using @RealEstateMaxi Get a free mortgage consultation with Jasmine Mortgage Team Check out Stacking Deeds, Hosted by Alan Corey and Crystal Hammond! 

Join our brand new sister show Stacking Deeds, as hosts Alan Corey and Crystal Hammond dive into the world of real estate. We'll cover headlines about the often-reported "cool down" in the real estate market. Should you worry? We'll handle a listener question about interest rates. Should you wait for them to come down? But most of all, Crystal and Alan will share their inaugural Top 5 lists: their Top 5 Places to Start With Real Estate Investing. Enjoy! Subscribe to the new show wherever you're listening to today's episode! Just type "Stacking Deeds" into your search function so you catch all of the latest shows the day they arrive (every Tuesday). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Planning, launching, and growing a podcast can seem daunting, but with the right guidance and advice from experienced podcasters, it is possible. Veteran podcasters like Joe Saul-Sehy from Stacking Benjamins, Kristen Meinser, and Jordan Harbinger have all successfully launched and grown their podcasts and have valuable insights to share.  We hear about the planning, shaping, and bumps and bruises of launching from the new host Allen Corey and Crystal Hammond of their spin-off show Stacking Deeds. Take Aways Sometimes a "No" is a Not Now. Your podcast can bring you opportunities. Diverse attitudes, experiences, and insights lead to a diverse audience. Ensure that your show's first five minutes inspire people to want to hear more. Joe truly appreciated the feedback that provided ways to improve his show. Listen back to your show to catch mistakes you may have missed. Learning to edit your show improves your relationship with a future editor. They didn't release the first thing they recorded. How they improved after a "brutal conversation." The Importance of incorporating listener feedback into the show.  Advertisers are Partners that You've already worked with. Start building relationships before you launch your show and build your network. Know a person who knows the "WHO" in the industry and reach out. QUESTION OF THE MONTH This month's question comes from Louis Goodman of the Love Thy Lawyer Podcast, who wants to know if you are listening to any podcasts via Paid subscription. If so, what so and why. If not, please provide any insights. As always, be sure to mention your show, a little bit about it, and your website address.  Leave Your Answer at  www.schoolofpodcasting.com/question I need your answers by 3/24/23 Where I Will Be? I look forward to seeing you all; please come up and say hi. To see my full itinerary, go to schoolofpodcasting.com/where   Mentioned In This Episode Stacking Benjamins Stacking Deeds Kristin Meinzer Interview on Episode 862  So You Want to Start a Podcast: Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Story, and Building a Community That Will Listen (also available as an audiobook ) Kristen Meinzer Convertkit email list(send your RSS to Listeners. Also, Mailerlite has this as an option) Jordan Harbinger Show WDW Radio with Lou Mongello The New Media Show Podmatch The Big Seance Join the School of Podcasting Community Profit From Your Podcast Book Power of Podcasting Network Buy Dave a Coffee Put Dave In Your Pocket Podcast Studio Pro Libsyn.com Podcast Hosting. Get a free month with the coupon " sopfree ". Start Your Podcast, or Grow The One You Have at the School of Podcasting Are you looking to start your own podcast but don't know where to begin? Look no further than the School of Podcasting. Our comprehensive online courses and one-on-one coaching will teach you everything you need to know, from equipment and editing to marketing and monetization. With our proven methods and unlimited one-on-one consulting, you'll be creating high-quality, engaging content in no time. Say goodbye to the frustration and uncertainty and hello to a successful podcasting career with the School of Podcasting. Use the coupon code schoolofpodcasting.com/listener to save 20%

Are you afraid of making the jump into real estate? So many of us are, however, we also know that it is an incredibly powerful way to build wealth. We talk with the crew from the newly dropping Stacking Deeds Podcast. Hear about the why of real estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is extra sweet, not only is Real Estate Maximalist hitting your feed 2 days early, but Alan has a special announcement to make. Today's episode is actually the newest episode of Earn & Invest with Doc G where he interviews Alan, Crystal Hammond, and Joe Saul-Sehy to discuss the newest and hottest real estate show going live March 7th!  Crystal Hammond and our very own Alan Corey will be hosting Stacking Deeds, The Stacking Benjamins Real Estate Show. Real estate has been a hot topic lately and Alan and Crystal are here to help you make the best decision, accompanied by Ruth the Realtor of course. Sit back, relax, and enjoy learning about Stacking Deeds. Thank you to Jasmine Mortgage Team for sponsoring today's show. Get a free consultation today! Subscribe to Stacking Deeds and signup for the Show Notes! Follow Doc G on Twitter: @earnaninvest Follow Joe on Twitter: @AverageJoeMoney Follow Crystal on Twitter: @CondoCrystal Follow Alan on Twitter: @RealEstateMaxi Want to work with Alan? Click here! Sign up for the House Money Newsletter    

Today we take our first dive of 2023 into the real estate pool with an episode on the basics: how CAN you purchase properties? We grabbed a piece from RealEstateInvesting.com, asked our friend Crystal Hammond from SewSoFab.com (and a real estate investor herself), and gathered our regular contributors OG and Len Penzo (LenPenzo.com) for a discussion about owning properties. At the midway point, we turn to health and wellness expert Angelo Poli from MetPro to help us kick off the new year on a high. He answers questions from Stackers in our Basement Facebook group on LOTS of different topics. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/crystal-hammond-1304 Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.StackingBenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the session of the Everyday Bucket List Podcast, I chat with Crystal Hammond of SewSoFab.com and SophisicatedSpender.com. She gives us the details on fun things to do in Alexandria, Virginia, an area named best travel destination by Money Magazine in 2018. Whether you're outside walking or biking along the Potomac, listening to live music or just enjoying the waterfront, listen to a wide array of activities you can do while visiting and add this area to your list of bucket list of places to visit. Show Notes: Click the link below or you can copy and paste it into the browser. https://karencordaway.com/fun-things-to-do-in-alexandria-va/

Side hustles are a great way to complement your income and get your finances on track. Crystal Hammond, the owner of Sew So Fab, shares how her finances and creativity began to flourish when she discovered side hustles. Always wanting to give, Crystal talks about using her side hustle as a way to pour into others in need. - Crystal shares how her personal finance background and how she got into the world of blogging - How she galvanized her sewing students to make care package bags to help the victims of the 2017 hurricane in Puerto Rico - Crystal talks about her sewing side hustle and how it continues to grow - The importance of saying "No" and making the best use of your time when you're hustling hard Crystal Hammond is a full-time engineer who is the side hustle queen. She started Sophisticated Spender in 2011 and that led to her sewing side hustle that's taking the world by storm: Sew So Fab. She's also a landlord, Zumba (and INSANITY) instructor and social media manager.

It always pays to start with the end in mind, which may seem difficult, but one recent piece suggests that answering a few questions will help you crystalize your goals. For example, do you know what you'd do with your life if money wasn't an issue? What would your life's goals and aspirations be? What would change? To help answer today's big questions we invited Crystal Hammond from the SophisticatedSpender.com to join us, along with regular contributors Paula Pant from AffordAnything.com and Len Penzo from LenPenzo.com Halfway through the show we'll talk to Kevin Ells from eBlocker. Tired of being tracked online? Want to stop companies from price discriminating against you? We'll talk to Kevin about eBlocker's nifty hardware that'll help you take back your privacy online. We'll also save time for Doug's Friday the 13th trivia segment, and of course, we'll answer a three-oh call for help to the Blooom hotline. Mrs. Anonymous and her husband are starting a small local business as a side-hobby, with the possibility of scaling up to an online store. Should they start an LLC right away, or wait until they have some growth? Thanks also to MagnifyMoney.com for sponsoring Stacking Benjamins. MagnifyMoney.com saves users on average $450 when they compare, ditch, switch and save on credit cards, student loan refinancing, checking, savings and more. Check out MagnifyMoney.com for your savings. Thanks also to our favorite browser extension Honey for supporting Stacking Benjamins. Signup for FREE with joinhoney.com/SB. Time calls Honey "basically free money." We agree.

With Facebook algorithm changes popping up at the start of 2018, every business owner is worried, no PANICKING, about engagement. We were all thinking ‘is this the end of Facebook marketing? How will I even reach people now?’, with businesses changing their tactics in all directions. Today I’m talking with Crystal Hammond, who faced these […]

Crystal Hammond founded SophisticatedSpender.com and personal finance blog in 2011. For the past 11 years, Crystal has worked as a full-time engineer for the US government. In an effort to explore other interests outside of work, she created a side hustle income challenge. One short month later, her side hustle turned into a full brick-and-mortar business called sip and so old town. Connect with Crystal H: Website | http://sophisticatedspender.com/ Show notes for today’s episode can be found at: http://www.crystallayland.com/2018/many-bloggers-crystal-hammond/ Leave a rating & review: http://bit.ly/herpodcast

Recently I had the opportunity to step into the shoes of the underbanked along with two teammates Brynne Conroy and Crystal Hammond. It was an experience the opened up our eyes on the issues of those financially underserved.  This hands-on experience is called FinX and it is facilitated by CFSI (Center for Financial Services Innovation). In this episode, we broke down our experience and shared what we had to do, the challenges we faced and the lessons we learned. Plus, you will learn why we were happy about some bananas! For the complete set of show notes for this episode go to http://www.jenhemphill.com/123 Be sure to continue to join us for more money conversations in our FREE community over here: http://www.jenhemphill.com/community Enjoy this episode and want more? Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/her-money-matters-money-talk/id1006403754  By you doing that will help us reach more women like you. It's easy, here is how: http://jenhemphill.com/how-to-subscribe-and-leave-a-review-on-itunes/  The post Stepping Into The Shoes of the Financially Underserved, A FinX Experience | HMM 123  appeared first on the Her Money Matters Podcast.

Recently I had the opportunity to step into the shoes of the underbanked along with two teammates Brynne Conroy and Crystal Hammond. It was an experience the opened up our eyes on the issues of those financially underserved.    This hands-on experience is called FinX and it is facilitated by CFSI (Center for Financial Services Innovation). In this episode, we broke down our experience and shared what we had to do, the challenges we faced and the lessons we learned. Plus, you will learn why we were happy about some bananas!   For the complete set of show notes for this episode go to http://www.jenhemphill.com/123   Be sure to continue to join us for more money conversations in our FREE community over here: http://www.jenhemphill.com/community   Enjoy this episode and want more?  Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/her-money-matters-money-talk/id1006403754    By you doing that will help us reach more women like you.  It’s easy, here is how:  http://jenhemphill.com/how-to-subscribe-and-leave-a-review-on-itunes/    The post Stepping Into The Shoes of the Financially Underserved, A FinX Experience | HMM 123  appeared first on the Her Money Matters Podcast.

Recently I had the opportunity to step into the shoes of the underbanked along with two teammates Brynne Conroy and Crystal Hammond. It was an experience the opened up our eyes on the issues of those financially underserved.    This hands-on experience is called FinX and it is facilitated by CFSI (Center for Financial Services Innovation). In this episode, we broke down our experience and shared what we had to do, the challenges we faced and the lessons we learned. Plus, you will learn why we were happy about some bananas!   For the complete set of show notes for this episode go to http://www.jenhemphill.com/123   Be sure to continue to join us for more money conversations in our FREE community over here: http://www.jenhemphill.com/community   Enjoy this episode and want more?  Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/her-money-matters-money-talk/id1006403754    By you doing that will help us reach more women like you.  It’s easy, here is how:  http://jenhemphill.com/how-to-subscribe-and-leave-a-review-on-itunes/    The post Stepping Into The Shoes of the Financially Underserved, A FinX Experience | HMM 123  appeared first on the Her Money Matters Podcast.

Are you thinking about buying a pet sitting business? Then you NEED to hear what Crystal Hammond has to say. She’s been through the process a number of times, and is an expert in making deals. Listen as Crystal & Bella to discuss: WHY people sell their businesses The 3 things you MUST know about […]

Today’s guest is Crystal Hammond. She attended Ohio State University and graduated with a degree is in Electrical & Computer Engineering. She also is a landlord (an awesome one) and used to be a day trader. She’s a paid Zumba and INSANITY instructor, has helped people lose significant amounts of weight, and has helped others start their own blogs. She started her own blog on May 16, 2011 - lost everything twice - and restarted again both times. She loves to travel and has been to 17 countries/islands. She’s currently working to build a food box subscription company (she sees it as an experiment) and runs the Grocery Game Challenge. She sees herself as the side hustle queen. Be sure to take some time to get to know Crystal on this episode. Her aggressive “can do” attitude is contagious. TWEET: Ep. 61: Crystal Hammond - Being a #SideHustle Queen Requires Resilience She uses pen and paper to keep her life organized and effective. In the digital age we live in, it’s not very common to hear of someone who’s still using a traditional day planner to organize and get things done. But Aimee’s guest today, Crystal Hammond is one of those people - and she does it far beyond what most people using digital means are willing to do. Crystal not only plans using her planner, she journals, and keeps track of her accomplishments each day - even the conversations she has and the people she meets. And she believes the level of detail she records about her life is what enables her to do so many things and keep herself sane at the same time. Even if you have no interest in keeping a pen and paper record of your life, you can learn a ton from Crystal about organization and processes, so be sure you listen to this episode. Discovering what you love is more a process than an event. When Aimee J. asked Crystal Hammond how she went about discovering what she loved, Crystal said it wasn’t so much a discovery as it was a process of exploration. She has tried and done so many things in her lifetime, many of them very successfully, and it’s those efforts and trials that have led her down the path to finding things that truly resonate with her gifts, talents, and desires. You can hear Crystal’s journey toward discovery of her desires and loves on this episode of the Chasing Dreams podcast. TWEET: Discovering what you love is more a process than an event. Find out more on this episode Her mistakes are exactly why she shares her story with others. Crystal Hammond is not your average blogger. She tells everything about her experiences - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Most bloggers aren’t willing to be so vulnerable but Crystal believes that her mistakes are the exact things others need to know about so that they don’t get discouraged and give up. There’s something encouraging about knowing that you’re not the only one experiencing the things you are. There’s something helpful about learning from the mistakes of others, shared humbly and with a heart to help. That’s the kind of mentor and blogger Crystal tries to be. If you take the time to listen to Crystal’s story you’ll walk away with a bigger perspective on your own failures and lessons learned. Never underestimate the power of a plan. Crystal Hammond is a meticulously organized person so you'd expect her to say that planning is essential to a successful and productive life. But her approach is not to tell you exactly how you should do the organizing but that you should look to the benefits that come from being organized and then decide on a plan that fits you and your lifestyle. Crystal is convinced that everyone who is willing to take the time to discover and utilize a planning system for their life and projects will see their productivity and success increase exponentially. TWEET: Never underestimate the power of a plan - on this episode of #ChasingDreams OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [0:49] Aimee’s introduction of her guest Crystal. [2:53] How Crystal uses a traditional day planner to organize and journal. [4:05] Crystal’s 7 year journey to getting her engineering degree. [8:55] How Crystal keeps going with all the things she’s doing. [12:46] Discovering what you love… it’s a process more than a discovery. [16:00] The difficult path Crystal experienced with her blogs. [18:26] Where Crystal got her resilient attitude. [22:04] The unique approach Crystal is taking with her blog. [27:29] What Crystal has learned about her audience over the years. [30:09] Crystal’s future plans. [33:19] Why Crystal takes things one day at a time. [35:00] Crystal’s most recent travels. [37:38] The advice Crystal gives to dream chasers. GUEST RECOMMENDATION: Don’t worry about others who are doing the same type of thing you want to do. You will find people who connect with you if you’re willing to get started. There are people who are waiting to hear YOUR point of view. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: www.SophisticatedSpender.com - Cyrstal’s blog On Twitter Budgets are Sexy Blog FINCON Farnoosh Torabi’s podcast episode with Crystal Suze Orman show TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: She uses pen and paper to keep her life #organized and #effective, on this episode TWEET: Her #mistakes are exactly why she shares her story with others  

Today we're going to talk to a woman who will help us learn how to make some serious money on the side. She is the queen of side hustles, her name is Crystal Hammond. She's a former day trader. Today she's a real estate pro, she is a landlord of multiple properties, and she's also, by the way, an engineer with the US Patent and Trademark Office. So she's very busy during her 9 to 5, but she still finds time to make room for all these side incomes. And she's gonna talk about what they are, how she finds time for them, how you can also do the same. And she blogs about all of this at sophisticatedspender.com. She's also a big advocate of spending smart. She talks about the good, the bad, and the ugly as it pertains to her. She really is out there exposing herself, and that's why we love her.