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For Strategists · Investing
US Dollar, Bitcoin, and Fixed Index Annuities: Retirement Protection
Camille Scott Wildes on inflation, dollar history, Bitcoin risk, and annuity basics. Educational episode on protection ideas. Not…
Episode 51 · Oct 1, 2025
Episode 51 · Oct 1, 2025
For Scramblers · Life & money
Financial Stress Is a Health Crisis: How to Take Your Power Back
Money anxiety hits your body, not just your budget. How chronic stress shows up in health, rewrite scarcity stories, and use a Blueprint…
Sep 11, 2025
Sep 11, 2025
For Spenders · Saving & spending
Why No Buy 2025 Keeps You Broke (And What to Do Instead)
No-spend trends feel disciplined but often ignore investing and income. Build wealth by giving every dollar a job instead of shrinking your…
Episode 49 · Sep 4, 2025
Episode 49 · Sep 4, 2025
For Strategists · Life & money
Home Ownership Reality Check: What They Don't Teach You About Mortgages
Mortgage specialist Laura Phillips on house-rich cash-poor traps, amortization, 30 vs 15 year loans, HELOCs, and buying when the payment…
Episode 47 · Aug 29, 2025
Episode 47 · Aug 29, 2025
For Scramblers · Credit & banking
Credit Score Explained for Your 20s With Daniela Alvarado
Payment history, utilization, and smart first steps with Golden 1's Daniela Alvarado. Build credit early without leaning on debt you can't…
Episode 46 · Aug 21, 2025
Episode 46 · Aug 21, 2025
For Scramblers · Career & income
Passive Income Ideas for Beginners
Income streams beyond your paycheck: dividends, rentals, digital products, and more. Ideas to explore with calculators and realistic…
Episode 45 · Aug 6, 2025
Episode 45 · Aug 6, 2025
For Strategists · Investing
How to Choose a Financial Advisor
Marc Fowler on fiduciary duty, fee-only vs commission models, TikTok red flags, and when professional guidance beats family or feed noise.
Episode 44 · Jul 31, 2025
Episode 44 · Jul 31, 2025
For Scramblers · Mindset
Self-Development: Why Failure Can Be Your Golden Ticket
Failure only helps when you reflect and change course. Learn intentional recovery from setbacks, money shame, and the habits that turn…
Episode 43 · Jul 24, 2025
Episode 43 · Jul 24, 2025
For Strategists · Career & income
Why Aren't More Women in Finance? What Needs to Change
Lindsay Hans on representation, risk, coachability, and financial empowerment for women building careers in wealth and client systems.
Episode 41 · Jul 9, 2025
Episode 41 · Jul 9, 2025
For Strategists · Life & money
Retirement Planning for Women: Design Your Exit Plan Now
Women face wage gaps, career breaks, and longer lives. Learn retirement accounts, Social Security basics, and habits to start now with…
Episode 40 · Jul 3, 2025
Episode 40 · Jul 3, 2025
For Scramblers · Credit & banking
Are Credit Unions the Better Option?
Tansley Stearns on credit unions vs banks for student loans, auto loans, and mortgages. Member-owned structure, clearer terms, and support…
Episode 39 · Jun 25, 2025
Episode 39 · Jun 25, 2025
For Scramblers · Career & income
Does Your College Major Determine Your Salary?
Major choice is a starting point, not a lifetime cap. Skills, network, negotiation, and investing shape income more than the diploma alone.
Episode 38 · Jun 18, 2025
Episode 38 · Jun 18, 2025
For Spenders · Life & money
Budget Travel Tips for 2025
Flight deal alerts, booking timing, and trip stacking with Jesse from Dollar Flight Club. Travel smarter without giving up the experiences…
Episode 37 · Jun 11, 2025
Episode 37 · Jun 11, 2025
For Scramblers · Mindset
Why Does It Feel Like Everyone's Winning but You?
Comparison steals joy from steady progress. Reframe personal development, measure real wins, and build a life that doesn't need to perform…
Episode 36 · Apr 23, 2025
Episode 36 · Apr 23, 2025
For Spenders · Saving & spending
Grocery Store Secrets: Save Money and Eat Healthier
Receipts hit $100 fast. Learn a five-step grocery system, smart bulk buys, frozen and canned staples, and meal planning that works when…
Episode 35 · Apr 9, 2025
Episode 35 · Apr 9, 2025
For Spenders · Credit & banking
Credit Card Rewards With Danielle Corbett
Turn everyday spending into travel perks without carrying a balance. Pick the right card, use sign-up bonuses wisely, and avoid the debt…
Episode 34 · Apr 2, 2025
Episode 34 · Apr 2, 2025
For Savers · Saving & spending
The Harsh Truth: Fear of Being Poor Is Keeping You Poor
Fear and scarcity thinking can keep you stuck in paycheck cycles. Shift to abundance questions, break the fear loop, and take small steps…
Episode 33 · Mar 26, 2025
Episode 33 · Mar 26, 2025
For Scramblers · Mindset
How to Reach Your Personal and Financial Goals in 2025
Set goals you'll keep with specific targets, micro steps, tracking habits, and mindset work. A step-by-step Adult Money plan to finish the…
Episode 32 · Feb 27, 2025
Episode 32 · Feb 27, 2025
For Strategists · Investing
Stocks at All-Time Highs: Buy, Hold, or Sell?
Markets near record highs can trigger FOMO or paralysis. How to think about buying, holding, and rebalancing without letting fear drive the…
Episode 31 · Feb 19, 2025
Episode 31 · Feb 19, 2025
For Spenders · Career & income
Marketing Psychology: How Brands Hack Your Spending Habits
Why do ads make you overspend? Learn how dopamine, scarcity, and social proof shape purchases, plus simple habits to pause before you buy…
Episode 30 · Feb 12, 2025
Episode 30 · Feb 12, 2025
For Savers · Investing
Why Women Often Excel at Investing (and How to Start)
Michelle Taylor on confidence gaps, community, and habits that support long-term investing. Lessons from the Women and Wealth Initiative.
Episode 29 · Feb 5, 2025
Episode 29 · Feb 5, 2025
For Savers · Investing
10 Investing Terms You Need to Know
Stocks, ETFs, diversification, and compound interest, explained simply. Use this episode glossary to follow any investing convo and choose…
Jan 29, 2025
Jan 29, 2025
For Savers · Investing
How to Think Like an Investor With Paul Gabrail
Paul Gabrail of Everything Money on starting small, dollar-cost averaging, index funds, and his 8 Pillars framework for evaluating stocks…
Episode 27 · Jan 22, 2025
Episode 27 · Jan 22, 2025
For Strategists · Mindset
4 Life-Changing Hobbies to Step Into Your Rich Era
Four hobbies that sharpen your mind, protect your health, spark creativity, and can earn side income. Pick one small start this week…
Episode 26 · Jan 15, 2025
Episode 26 · Jan 15, 2025

US Dollar, Bitcoin, and Fixed Index Annuities: Retirement Protection

Financial Stress Is a Health Crisis: How to Take Your Power Back

Why No Buy 2025 Keeps You Broke (And What to Do Instead)

Home Ownership Reality Check: What They Don't Teach You About Mortgages

Credit Score Explained for Your 20s With Daniela Alvarado

Passive Income Ideas for Beginners

How to Choose a Financial Advisor

Self-Development: Why Failure Can Be Your Golden Ticket

Why Aren't More Women in Finance? What Needs to Change

Retirement Planning for Women: Design Your Exit Plan Now

Are Credit Unions the Better Option?

Does Your College Major Determine Your Salary?

Budget Travel Tips for 2025

Why Does It Feel Like Everyone's Winning but You?

Grocery Store Secrets: Save Money and Eat Healthier

Credit Card Rewards With Danielle Corbett

The Harsh Truth: Fear of Being Poor Is Keeping You Poor

How to Reach Your Personal and Financial Goals in 2025

Stocks at All-Time Highs: Buy, Hold, or Sell?

Marketing Psychology: How Brands Hack Your Spending Habits

Why Women Often Excel at Investing (and How to Start)

10 Investing Terms You Need to Know

How to Think Like an Investor With Paul Gabrail

4 Life-Changing Hobbies to Step Into Your Rich Era