Talking Cents

Importance of an Employer Plan

With a plethora of options offered by employers, it can be difficult to know what exactly they do and, more importantly, how to use them effectively! In this episode, we're breaking down employer plans so you know how to make the most out of them.MoneyWorks MoneyGuide 

8 Things to Know Before Buying a Car

Buying a car can be a mess in the best of times and we're still seeing higher prices on vehicles. But technology is on our side in today's episode as we go over some resources that can help in your car buying experience!Episode 19 - Hot Wheels MoneyWorks MoneyGuide 

Retail Therapy vs. Actual Therapy

There is real science behind the good feelings we get when shopping. And retail isn't necessarily bad! We're going over some potential risks in today's show so that you don't end up with some serious buyer's remorse.MoneyWorks MoneyGuide 

Buy Now, PAY Later

An astounding 80% of US consumers are using what are essentially short-term loans for everyday purchases. What is buy now, pay later? Who is using it? And what are the risks? We're answering these questions and more in this episode!MoneyWorks MoneyGuide 

7 Financial Myths to Ditch

Has anyone told you it takes seven years to digest a piece of gum? Or that if you cross your eyes they'll get stuck that way? Not true! And in the same way, there are common myths in dealing with finances that we're going to debunk in today's show.Episode 64 ConGRADulations: Money Moves to Make When You GraduateMoneyWorks MoneyGuide 

Ballin’ on a Budget

Webster defines ballin' as…wait. That's not a real word. Let's try this again.Wiktionary defines ballin' as having an ostentatiously wealthy lifestyle. Is it still ballin' if you're trying to be fiscally responsible? We're looking today at how to strike a balance between your short-term needs/desires and your long-term financial goals.MoneyWorks MoneyGuide 

At the Movies: Ghostbusters

If there's something strange in your financial neighborhood, who ya gonna call? Marc and Teresa! We're taking tips from the 1984 classic Ghostbusters and applying them to your finances in today's show. And we'll try not to cross the streams…MoneyWorks MoneyGuide 

At the Movies: Karate Kid

We're headed to the movies this week on Talking Cents! In this episode, we're turning lessons from Daniel LaRusso, the Karate Kid, into a financial independence journey.MoneyWorks MoneyGuide 

How to Manage Money Stress

What do you do when your financial situation feels overwhelming? The first thing is don't panic, which is sometimes easier said than done. Today, we're going to look at some ways to help mitigate that stress and if you're off track, help you get back.MoneyWorks MoneyGuide 

Revolution with Your Money!

Financial independence is not a universal term; it means different things to different people. In this episode, we want to ask the question: what does being financially independent mean to you? And how can you work toward that goal?MoneyWorks MoneyGuide