Money, Van Life, and Alternative Living with Life Opted Out – Episode 078

What kind of life do you really want to lead? Does consumption and stuff dictate your life more than you’d like? It is so important to examine your own life to discover the small changes…

The Truth About Debt Consolidation – Episode 077

US households owe a total of $420 billion in credit card debt so it’s no surprise that everyone is looking for an easy solution. Debt consolidation (and debt settlement) companies offer a quick fix but…

Making Working More Optional with $Pro Tanja Hester – Episode 076

Do you feel comfortable with the expectations of your job and the number of hours you work? Or do you sense impending burnout with the constant demands and grueling schedule required of you? This week’s…

How Much Do Kids Really Cost? – Episode 075

Even though the federal government published a report that determined the average cost of raising a child from birth to age 18 is $233,000- that doesn’t mean you HAVE to spend that much! When calculating…

Front Loading the Sacrifice with $Pro Doc G – Episode 074

It’s always encouraging to be reminded that the hard work you’re putting in and the sacrifices you’re making now can mean a much smoother ride in the future when it comes to your personal finances….

Stop Buying New Stuff with $Pro Katy Wolk-Stanley – Episode 072

Rampant consumerism and consumption is becoming the norm, and this is partly due to the fact that it is so easy to make purchases online. $Pro Katy Wolk-Stanley is challenging that notion by refusing to…

Getting Great Customer Service – Episode 071

Working hard for money isn’t a foreign concept, but working hard to receive good customer service often is- we so rarely advocate for ourselves! The first step when you’re looking for great customer service is…

Cutting College Costs with $Pro Cody Berman – Episode 070

The cost of college is higher than ever. On average, students today are paying 213% more to go to college than their parents paid 30 years ago (and that includes adjustment for inflation!). $Pro Cody…

But Isn’t Stock Investing Risky? – Episode 069

People don’t invest in the stock market because of a perceived ‘risk’- their minds immediately jump back to the Great Recession or even the Great Depression. And then from that position of fear, they decide…

Private Student Loan Benefits and Pitfalls with $Pro Meagan Landress – Episode 068

Do you have federal student loans? Are you wondering if you have any refinancing options? There is a lot to consider in a refinance beyond the advertised interest rate, and this week’s $Pro, Meagan Landress,…