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Today we're diving into "the ambition penalty" with writer Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez and talking all about women, ambition, work, and love. Related links: Glamour UK: Forget the ambition gap, it's the ‘ambition penalty' that's really holding women back at workLearn more about how Bossed Up serves teamsA 2010 study on men, depression, and alcohol misuseLearn more about the motherhood pay penalty & fatherhood bonus on this episode of Stuff Mom Never Told YouDepartment of Labor: New Childcare Data Shows Prices Are Untenable For FamiliesStudy: Gender Differences in Self-Esteem Following a Romantic Partner's Success or FailureThe Atlantic: Even Breadwinning Wives Don't Get Equality at HomeFollow Stefanie on InstagramSubscribe to Too Ambitious, Stefanie's newsletterJoin Bossed Up's Courage CommunityJoin Bossed Up's LinkedIn Group
As Stackers, it's second nature to want to be the best at everything; but when is it enough to just be good and not great? Are there instances where "good" may actually be preferable to "great?" Joining Paulette and Len for our roundtable to tackle this tricky topic, we welcome the host of the Money Confidential podcast, creator of the award-winning "Too Ambitious" newsletter, writer, entrepreneur, and all-around awesome human being Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez. Plus, Doug Joe's mom's cousin, Diana, will surprise you with a bit of telephone patent-related trivia. Will Stefanie do OG a solid and make the year-long competition a 3-way tie? Will Paulette pull ahead again and put Team Paulette/Paula (#teamPP) in the lead? Will Len arise from his bunker under Los Angeles to win the day? Be sure to tune in and find out! FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/fri-roundable-1355 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
Stefanie is an author and journalist covering the many ways Ambition touches women's lives- from money to power to career.Stefanie's work and advice has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, USA Today, Glamour, Cosmopolitan and more. A go-to expert, Stefanie has appeared on ABC World News, CBSN, Fox Business, Bloomberg, The Dr Oz Show, The Doctors and local television stations across the country.She is also the host of Real Simple Magazine's podcast, Money Confidential. And look for ‘Too Ambitious' a new series from Stefanie about work, money, and the price women pay for power.Dr. Kate and Stefanie talk about why there is a difference for women in integrating ambition with life and all the things around that including resistance to ambitious, powerful women...Website: www.modernintimacy.com Dr. Kate Balestrieri Modern Intimacy
Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez is a personal finance writer and host of the Real Simple podcast "Money Confidential." She describes how her upbringing as a child of immigrant parents influenced her attitude around frugality, and made her realize that the common discourse around money didn't speak to her experience. Plus, we talk about why the common recommendation for emergency fund savings might not be enough for you.
Buying your first home is already a major money milestone—but having to do it on your own in an uncertain housing market can make it feel even more overwhelming. In this episode, host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez interviews real estate expert and mortgage lender Nicole Rueth about how to navigate the home-buying process as a single person - including the options and alternatives available to single buyers who fear being priced out of this hot housing market. For more info visit realsimple.com/moneyconfidentialpodcast Money Confidential is produced by: Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez Mickey O'Connor - Senior Editorial Director, Real Simple Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Jenny Snyder - Audio Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Real estate prices are extremely high, and now mortgage rates are also rising. Has first-time homeownership ever felt more out of reach? On this week's episode, host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez talks to Dr. Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at real estate brokerage Redfin, about what today's housing market means for prospective buyers, plus whether it makes more sense to buy or rent right now. For more info visit realsimple.com/moneyconfidentialpodcast Money Confidential is produced by: Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez Mickey O'Connor - Senior Editorial Director, Real Simple Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Jenny Snyder - Audio Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's frustrating when you're not getting what you want out of your career, whether it's money, meaning, or in the case of this week's listener, both. So what do you do next? Give up the security of a steady paycheck to pursue your passions? Or stick it out and hope that someday you'll make more money -- and if that's a possibility, what can you do to try to make it happen? On this episode, host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez turns to Terri Trespicio, author of Unfollow Your Passion: How to Create a Life that Matters to You, for answers. For more info visit realsimple.com/moneyconfidentialpodcast Money Confidential is produced by: Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez - Host/Producer Mickey O'Connor - Senior Editorial Director, Real Simple Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Jenny Snyder - Audio Engineer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I'm on a break from making popcorn this week, but who doesn't like seconds. Here is a second serving of one of my favorite episodes. Purchasing a home is a huge financial milestone, but that doesn't mean that it is right for everyone. This week I am joined by Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez to discuss our thoughts on why renting can be a great financial move and the pressure so many of us feel to become homeowners. Connect with this week's guest! Follow Stefanie on Instagram @stefanieoconnell Listen to Money Confidential https://www.realsimple.com/money/money-confidential-podcast/about-money-confidential-podcast Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Come Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance
You've been working hard, but how do you make your case for a raise. Mandi Woodruff-Santos of Brown Ambition joins us to share some practical advice to get your boss on your side and more money in your bank account! Sponsors Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Money Confidential. Hosted by money expert Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez, Money Confidential features new episodes about your money, stories, struggles and secrets. Join Stefanie as she sits down with financial experts to answer your biggest money questions and deliver smart, practical solutions that actually work. She covers topics like how much is too much to spend on IVF? Is now the right time to buy a home? How to travel and stay on budget, and much more! New episodes drop every Monday. So follow Money Confidential wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with Mandi Instagram | Twitter Join the Mandi Money Makers fall cohort https://www.mandimoney.com/makers-waitlist Book a one-on-one coaching session https://www.mandimoney.com/coaching-sessions Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Thank you for listening to today's episode. If you enjoyed it, I'd be grateful for your rating and review!
Have you ever thought about seeing a financial therapist? Lindsay Bryan Podvin gives us a peek in to what her financial therapy sessions look like and how it differs from traditional therapy. We'll also dive in to the stumbling blocks that we all face in our finances and how to move past them. Sponsors Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Money Confidential. Hosted by money expert Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez, Money Confidential features new episodes about your money, stories, struggles and secrets. Join Stefanie as she sits down with financial experts to answer your biggest money questions and deliver smart, practical solutions that actually work. She covers topics like how much is too much to spend on IVF? Is now the right time to buy a home? How to travel and stay on budget, and much more! New episodes drop every Monday. So follow Money Confidential wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with Lindsay Instagram | www.mindmoneybalance.com Links Lindsay's Money Personality Quiz https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz Lindsay's Book - The Financial Anxiety Solution https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Financial-Anxiety-Solution/Lindsay-Bryan-Podvin/9781646040070 Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Thank you for listening to today's episode. If you enjoyed it, I'd be grateful for your rating and review! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!)
Your Summer travel is probably going to cost more this year. Data from the US Travel Association found that the cost of travel in June of this year is up 17.5% since June of 2021. Editor in Chief of TheBalance.com, Kristen Myers, is back to break down travel cost data and what we can expect for the rest of 2022. Sponsors Today's show is brought to you by Money Confidential. Hosted by money expert Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez, Money Confidential features new episodes about your money, stories, struggles and secrets. Join Stefanie as she sits down with financial experts to answer your biggest money questions and deliver smart, practical solutions that actually work. She covers topics like how much is too much to spend on IVF? Is now the right time to buy a home? How to travel and stay on budget, and much more! New episodes drop every Monday. So follow Money Confidential wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with Kristin Check out Kristin's article on the rising cost of dating at https://www.thebalance.com/millennials-spend-an-average-of-usd69-on-first-dates-5213660 Twitter - https://twitter.com/thebalance Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebalancecom/?hl=en Links Read the full Inflation Survey from The Balance at https://www.thebalance.com/44-percent-of-us-adults-are-not-financially-ready-for-a-recession-5704035 Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Thank you for listening to today's episode. If you enjoyed it, I'd be grateful for your rating and review! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!)
It's one thing to split expenses, but when you get married, what should you combine? What should you keep separate? And beyond the budget, what do your joint financial plans need to include? This week, host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez gets answers from Erin Lowry, author of the Broke Millennial series, including Broke Millennial Talks Money: Scripts, Stories, and Advice to Navigate Awkward Financial Conversations. Money Confidential is produced by: Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez Mickey O'Connor - Senior Editorial Director, Real Simple Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Jenny Snyder - Audio Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apple plans to incorporate their own version of a "buy now pay later service" directly into your iPhone's operating system later this fall. I recently joined Natalie Lizarraga on NBCLX to discuss whether or not this service will be helpful or harmful to your wallet as well as to your credit score. Sponsors Today's show is brought to you by Money Confidential. Hosted by money expert Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez, Money Confidential features new episodes about your money, stories, struggles and secrets. Join Stefanie as she sits down with financial experts to answer your biggest money questions and deliver smart, practical solutions that actually work. She covers topics like how much is too much to spend on IVF? Is now the right time to buy a home? How to travel and stay on budget, and much more! New episodes drop every Monday. So follow Money Confidential wherever you get your podcasts. Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show?Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Thank you for listening to today's episode. If you enjoyed it, I'd be grateful for your rating and review! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!)
In this episode, we talk to finance and money expert, author, and podcast host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez. We discuss how emotions can play a role in how you use and save money. Stefanie shares some of the first steps to changing your relationship with money to live the life you want. We also discuss the idea of ambition, not only as it relates to money, but how women can experience an 'ambition penalty.' You can find Stefanie at https://stefanieoconnell.com/
Transitioning from dependent teen to a financially independent grown up can be extremely tough, not only for that individual, but also for their parents. Today's guest is Bobbi Rebell and she's on a mission to help parents create financial grownups. We're breaking down how to discuss money and plan for the future from both the parents and the children's perspective. So whether you're a parent or not, this episode is for you! Sponsors Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Money Confidential! Hosted by money expert Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez, Money Confidential features new episodes about your money, stories, struggles and secrets. Join Stefanie as she sits down with financial experts to answer your biggest money questions and deliver smart, practical solutions that actually work. She covers topics like how much is too much to spend on IVF? Is now the right time to buy a home? How to travel and stay on budget, and much more! New episodes drop every Monday. So follow Money Confidential wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with Bobbi Instagram | Twitter | Website Links Mentioned Popcorn Finance Podcast Episode 57 - Side Hustle Series Money Tips for Financial Grownups Podcast Launching Financial Grownups: Live Your Richest Life by Helping Your (Almost) Adult Kids Become Everyday Money Smart Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Thank you for listening to today's episode. If you enjoyed it, I'd be grateful for your rating and review!
Buying your first home is already a major money milestone—but having to do it on your own in an uncertain housing market can make it feel even more overwhelming. In this episode, host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez interviews real estate expert and mortgage lender Nicole Rueth about how to navigate the home-buying process as a single person - including the options and alternatives available to single buyers who fear being priced out of this hot housing market. If you have a money story or question to share, you can send us an email at money.confidential@realsimple.com. You can also leave us a voicemail at (929) 352-4106. Money Confidential is produced by: Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez Mickey O'Connor - Senior Editorial Director, Real Simple Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Jenny Snyder - Audio Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Student loan debt can make you feel like you're never going to get ahead, especially when your total student loan balance is hundreds of thousands of dollars - as it is for this weeks' listener. In this episode host, Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez, interviews Melissa Jean-Baptiste, the founder of Millennial in Debt, about her journey of paying off $102,000 of debt, and her strategies for anyone else trying to do the same. Money Confidential is produced by: Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez Mickey O'Connor - Senior Editorial Director, Real Simple Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Jenny Snyder - Audio Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Real estate prices are insanely high, and now mortgage rates are also rising. Has first-time homeownership ever felt more out of reach? On this week's episode, host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez talks to Dr. Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at real estate brokerage Redfin, about what today's housing market means for prospective buyers, plus whether it makes more sense to buy or rent right now. Money Confidential is produced by: Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez Mickey O'Connor - Senior Editorial Director, Real Simple Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Jenny Snyder - Audio Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode Summary: You want to travel, but you're not sure if you can afford to - at least not without guilt or fear of jeopardizing your other financial goals. In this episode, host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez speaks with founder of Pennywise Traveler, Angel Trihn, about practical ways to save on travel. And how to build your travel spending into your financial plans alongside the rest of your money goals. Money Confidential is produced by: Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez- Host/Producer Mickey O'Connor - Senior Editorial Director, Real Simple Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Jenny Snyder - Audio Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's frustrating when you're not getting what you want out of your career, whether it's money, meaning, or in the case of this week's listener, both. So what do you do next? Give up the security of a steady paycheck to pursue your passions? Or stick it out and hope that someday you'll make more money -- and if that's a possibility, what can you do to try to make it happen? On this episode, host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez turns to Terri Trespicio, author of Unfollow Your Passion: How to Create a Life that Matters to You, for answers. Money Confidential is produced by: Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez - Host/Producer Mickey O'Connor - Senior Editorial Director, Real Simple Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Jenny Snyder - Audio Engineer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Money Confidential from Real Simple is back with your real money stories, struggles, and secrets. When it comes to finances, we know it's not just about the money, it's about what the money means for you. Each week, host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez talks to a listener about their money problems, and gets real answers from financial experts. Because we all have money secrets. We just need more space to talk about them. This is the place for real talk about money, and real solutions that actually work. New episodes drop every Monday, starting May 16th. Follow Money Confidential wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You've probably heard about the gender pay gap. But women aren't just dealing with the effects of getting paid less. Women also face what's known as the ambition penalty. Research shows that ambitious women face financial and relationship consequences when they ask for more. Let's talk about it. I'm Stacy Johnson. As usual, my co-host will be financial journalist Miranda Marquit. Listening in and sometimes contributing is producer and novice investor Aaron Freeman. Today's special guest is Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez, founder of the Too Ambitious newsletter, addressing gender, money, and power. We dig into some of the realities that contribute to the gender pay gap. Harvard Business Review: Women Ask for Raises as Often as Men, But Are Less Likely to Get Them. Stop Punishing Women for Being Ambitious: Our guest Stefanie wrote an op-ed about this subject. Research on the impact of Covid from Deloitte: COVID-19 and gender equality. Check out our Money Talks Article on how lower wages for women result in lower retirement savings. It's not all bad when it comes to money. There are some places where women out-earn their husbands. Unfortunately, it's not just about money. It can be hard for women to maintain their relationships when they make more money. Miranda reflects on the issue of making more during the time she was married. Become a member: https://www.moneytalksnews.com/members/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Investing is an excellent way to grow your own personal wealth. But when it comes to filing your taxes when you have investments, there are certain things you need to know–so you don't end up with penalties like this week's listener, Lorraine, did back in 2019. For advice, host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez turns to Kristin Myers, editor-in-chief of The Balance, and Caleb Silver, editor-in-chief of Investopedia. Dealing with debt? Buying a house? Getting married? Confused about investing? Planning for retirement? If you have a money story or question to share, you can send us an email at money.confidential@realsimple.com. You can also leave us a voicemail at (929) 352-4106. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode, we meet Daria, a Brooklyn-based listener who's currently finalizing her divorce from her husband. Like every other major life event, divorce changes the way in which you should file your taxes. For advice on how to get your taxes right after a divorce, host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez turns to Kristin Myers, editor-in-chief of The Balance, and Caleb Silver, editor-in-chief of Investopedia. They'll also delve into everything you need to know when filing your taxes after retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Milestone moments such as getting married, buying a home, or having children can change the way you file your taxes as much as they can change your life. But it's important to know all the implications of making a change so you don't run into trouble like this week's listener did. Gretchen thought she was making all the right decisions by filing separately from her husband–then was slapped with penalties from the government. For advice on filing taxes after several major life events, host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez turns to Kristin Myers, editor-in-chief of The Balance, and Caleb Silver, editor-in-chief of Investopedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tax laws change constantly, and your taxes only become more complicated the older you get. In fact, many times, people just don't realize what they don't know. This week's listener, for example, settled a debt–without understanding the tax implications–and lost most of her tax refund as a result. So when should you do your own taxes, and when should you consider calling a professional? For guidance, host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez turns to personal finance experts, Kristin Myers, editor-in-chief of The Balance, and Caleb Silver, editor-in-chief of Investopedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For many people, taxes are intimidating. After all, slip-ups can have serious consequences. Take this week's guest, a 40-year-old public service worker based in Washington, DC, who wound up with a massive bill from the IRS after adjusting her tax withholding to pay down debt quicker and not filing taxes for two years. To help you avoid tax mistakes and maximize benefits–and ensure you're up to date on all that changed for 2021–host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez turns to Kristin Myers, Editor-in-Chief of The Balance, and Caleb Silver, Editor-in-Chief of Investopedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Everyone pays taxes, yet it's a complicated process that many of us don't fully understand. As one Utah-based listener learned the hard way, one simple oversight is all it takes to get a big bill from the IRS, instead of your anticipated refund. In this episode, host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez tackles all the essentials with Caleb Silver, editor-in-chief of Investopedia, and Kristin Myers, editor-in-chief of The Balance, including what each tax form means, how to claim deductions (and find out what you qualify for), how to handle charitable donations, when to expect your refund, how to avoid scams, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 2 of Money Confidential is back with Taxes in Ten, a six-episode mini-season covering your top tax questions. Host and nationally recognized money expert, Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez is teaming up with personal finance experts, Kristin Myers, editor-in-chief of The Balance, and Caleb Silver, editor-in-chief of Investopedia, to talk about everything from doing your own taxes, to the specific tax considerations of different life stages. Taxes in Ten starts February 21. New episodes every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Managing your own financial future can be a scary and overwhelming process. For many people, becoming a parent adds a new layer of complexity and anxiety to the process. Our guest, a 36-year-old first time father living in Austin, Texas, is struggling to find balance in his financial planning with the added expenses and time commitments of raising a baby with his wife. For help, host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez speaks with Dasha Kennedy, founder of financial education platform, TheBrokeBlackGirl.com, about how she found her footing raising a child while managing her finances. If you have a money story or question to share, you can send us an email at money.confidential@realsimple.com. You can also leave us a voicemail at (929) 352-4106. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How do you pay off expenses from your past while also making smart investments for your future? This week's guest, a 26-year-old living in New York City, is struggling with this dilemma right now. To help her, and others like her, host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez interviews viral TikTok money coach Delyanne Barros about how to strike the right balance between your financial obligations and your goals for the future, as well as easy strategies for growing your money (no matter how much you have). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Purchasing a home is a huge financial milestone, but that doesn't mean that it is right for everyone. This week I am joined by Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez to discuss our thoughts on why renting can be a great financial move and the pressure so many of us feel to become homeowners. Connect with this week's guest! Follow Stefanie on Instagram @stefanieoconnell Listen to Money Confidential https://www.realsimple.com/money/money-confidential-podcast/about-money-confidential-podcast Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Come Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance
Many of us would love to create generational wealth for our family, but that desire can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Our guest this week, a 39-year-old woman from the Bronx, recently purchased her first home in the Atlanta suburbs after struggling with the grief of losing loved ones during the pandemic. She now grapples with how to secure her own financial future, while also building an inheritance for her children. For help, host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez speaks with author and personal finance expert Kiersten Saunders about the difficulties of balancing personal financial needs with the dreams of leaving wealth to our family. If you have a money story or question to share, you can send us an email at money.confidential@realsimple.com. You can also leave us a voicemail at (929) 352-4106. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Saving for major life events in the future is one thing, but how do you prepare financially when you have several milestones happening at the same time? Our guest this week, a 32-year-old woman based in Chicago, is currently planning her wedding, but also wants to buy a home and start a family in the near future. To help her prepare financially, host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez talks to personal finance expert Sahirenys Pierce about how to prioritize financial goals and create systems that support those priorities. If you have a money story or question to share, you can send us an email at money.confidential@realsimple.com. You can also leave us a voicemail at (929) 352-4106. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Christina, a 32-year-old healthcare worker in Reno, Nevada, is struggling to pay off her five-figure credit card debt while also supporting her children and helping her mother financially. To offer guidance to Christina and others like her, host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez interviews financial coach Cindy Zuniga-Sanchez about how she balanced paying off $215,000 of debt while offering financial assistance to her own family. If you have a money story or question to share, you can send us an email at money.confidential@realsimple.com. You can also leave us a voicemail at (929) 352-4106. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What happens when you or a loved one passes away without a will? This weeks' guest, a 26-year-old based in Texas, found out when his mother passed away a few years ago. So far, he's spent over $15,000 of his own money, depleting his savings, and borrowing against his 401(k), to settle the estate--and it looks like he'll have to spend tens of thousands more to complete the process. For advice, host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez turned to Cameron Huddleston, author of Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk: How to Have Essential Conversations with Your Parents About Their Finances. If you have a money story or question to share, you can send us an email at money.confidential@realsimple.com. You can also leave us a voicemail at (929) 352-4106. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez is the host of Real Simple magazine's ‘Money Confidential' podcast, the founder of Statement Cards, and the co-founder of Statement Event. Stefanie is sharing how women are ultimately being blamed for the gender pay gap. Women are told to “always negotiate” and “speak up more” to close gender gaps. But when they do, they face consequences for being too ambitious. In today's episode, Stefanie shares real life examples of these penalties that women face as well as how women and men are perceived differently when trying to move up in the workplace. She also gives steps for how to move forward from this structural bias.Enjoyed this podcast episode? Please subscribe and leave a review!Follow Allison on Instagram: @inspiredbudgetSign up for the FREE Budgeting Basics Email CourseLinks Mentioned:Stop Punishing Women For Being Ambitious ArticleCheck out Stefanie's Too Ambitious Weekly BulletinFollow Stefanie on Instagram: @stefanieoconnell
Author and money expert Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez joins Chris to talk about hacks for visiting and living in cities, deals for holiday gifting and why most money problems aren't really about money. Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez (@stefanieoconnell) is a journalist and author of The Broke and Beautiful Life, the host of the Money Confidential podcast and the founder of Statement Cards. Her work and advice has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC and more. Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/city-hacks-stefanie-oconnell-rodriguez Selected Links From The EpisodeConnect with Stefanie: Twitter | Website | Money Confidential PodcastStephanie's Book: Broke and Beautiful LifeGet free haircuts: Salon Apprentice Exciting Dates Book: Adventure ChallengeStephanie's Guide: 25 Money talks every couple should haveStefanie's Newsletter: Ambition Bulletin Full Show NotesWho is Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez? [00:20]How Stefanie went from Broadway to being a personal finance expert. [01:26]The worst thing about low paying careers. [04:12]The only consolation when you are not making a lot of money. [04:49]How to do amazing activities in high cost of living cities for free (or cheap). [06:06]How to find side hustles that give you exclusive access to things you're interested in. [08:58]How can you go to the theatre for free (or very cheap)? [11:12]How to get floor seats at SNL. [13:58]How you can have fun on the weekends using your credit card rewards. [15:22]How you can get discounted dental work AND free hair cuts. [16:11]Why living in a high cost of living area really pays (despite being expensive). [18:10]Does where you live still matter in a post-covid world? (geoarbitrage your income)[19:36]Hacks for holiday gifting! [23:38]Questions to ask yourself before buying gifts. [24:57]Chris' attempt at trying to opt out of holiday gift lists. [27:40]When people get your kids gifts they don't need. [30:29]Stop buying birthday gifts for your SO, do this instead. [31:26]Money issues are almost never about the money (explained). [32:57]What does it mean to be financially fair and equal in a relationship? [37:04]The ambition penalty woman face in the workplace. [43:19]How women can advocate for themselves while avoiding backlash. [50:06]How to connect with Stefanie [52:44] Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn
This episode originally aired on June 14, 2021 Financial expert Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez discusses her latest work exploring what she calls the “ambition penalty” — the social, professional and financial costs women face when asking for more. Understanding it is critical for tackling gender inequality when it comes to money, she says. Because nothing will change if we keep telling women to step up, only for them to be pushed down when they do. You can read her full article at Bloomberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week's show, Jenny interviews Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez about the most important steps for women who want to manage their money better and how to build equity in a system that wasn't made for us. They also talk about how New York was a key player in both of their money journeys, forcing them to hustle and be creative in pursuing experiences.02:30 - How Stefanie became the Money Confidential Podcast host 05:15 - The financial responsibility of individuals vs. the responsibility of the systems 08:00 - The lessons and stigma about money and debt Jenny lived with 13:00 - What should women do to improve their relationship with money? 17:50 - There's no equity in a system that wasn't made for us 20:00 - The hustle and creativity with how to use money when you live in New York 26:00 - What are Statement Events? 29:30 - How Statement Cards came to be Connect with Stefanie at:https://stefanieoconnell.com/https://www.instagram.com/stefanieoconnell/https://twitter.com/stefanieoconnellConnect with Jenny at:www.dothefirework.comwww.instagram.com/dothefireworkwww.twitter.com/dothefireworkResources mentionedMoney Confidential Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/money-confidential/id1552942976 The Broke and Beautiful Life: Small Town Budget, Big City Dreams - book by Stefanie O' Connell https://amzn.to/3ift9pfStatement Cards - https://stefanieoconnell.com/statement-cardscStatement - https://www.statementevent.co/
The high cost of healthcare is not something many of us think about--unless we become seriously sick. Olivia was shocked to be diagnosed with cancer at the age of 34. The New York City-based small business owner received over a million dollars in treatment and was left with thousands of dollars in medical bills, despite having health insurance. To help Olivia and others struggling with debt from medical care, host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez sits down with Marshall Allen, an investigative journalist at ProPublica and author of the new book Never Pay the First Bill: And Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and Win, to discuss how to best navigate America's costly and complex healthcare system. If, like Olivia, you have a money story or question to share, you can send us an email at money.confidential@realsimple.com. You can also leave us a voicemail at (929) 352-4106.
Sometimes our money mistakes can have a lingering impact on our financial future. Hannah, a 28-year-old living in the midwest, tried to resolve her debt and improve her credit score only to be scammed in the process. For Hannah, and everyone who can relate to her situation, host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez speaks with financial attorney Leslie Tayne about finding solutions to your debt that won't make the problem even worse. If, like Hannah, you have a money story or question to share, you can send us an email at money.confidential@realsimple.com. You can also leave us a voicemail at (929) 352-4106.
Financial expert Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez discusses her latest work exploring what she calls the “ambition penalty” — the social, professional and financial costs women face when asking for more. Understanding it is critical for tackling gender inequality when it comes to money, she says. Because nothing will change if we keep telling women to step up, only for them to be pushed down when they do. You can read her full article at Bloomberg.
This week, Elaine, a 29-year-old listener from Queens, New York, is completely overwhelmed by her massive student loan debt, and is struggling to balance her goal of becoming debt free with all her other financial goals, from buying a house and starting a family to saving for retirement. To help Elaine--and everyone else out there struggling with a similar problem--get on track, host Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez and personal finance expert Lynnette Khalfani-Cox delve into how to manage paying student loans off without becoming overwhelmed, including balancing student loan repayment so that it doesn't get in the way of realizing your dreams of meeting other financial and life goals. If you have a money story or question to share, you can send us an email at money.confidential@realsimple.com. You can also leave us a voicemail at (929) 352-4106.
In today's society, overworking is praised by sayings like “the grind never stops...” and “hustle hard”. But why is hustle culture so idolized? In this week's episode, Courtney, Kristen and Nikki are joined by Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez. Stefanie is a writer about women, money, power and ambition, host of the “Money Confidential” podcast and founder of Statement Cards. Stefanie and the girls spend this episode breaking down hustling, how excessive work hours can actually slow down productivity and how always being ‘on and available' can harm your mental health. Want more from Stefanie? Follow her on Instagram @stefanieoconnell, her website www.stefanieoconnell.com, her line of Statement cards @statementcards or her podcast “Money Confidential”. Make sure to give us 5 stars, leave your reviews and send us your questions for our new segment: Boss Bag! Tune in every Monday for a new episode of Boss Lady Energy available everywhere you listen to podcasts.