Talking Cents

Tell Me What You Want

What you really, really want! Many millennials' largest want is to be debt-free. And on today's episode, we're talking about how to handle the primary source of debt for many in this age group: student loans.Student Loan ResourcesNational Student Loan DatabaseIncome-Driven Repayment OptionsMoneyWorks MoneyGuide 

It’s Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday

Losing a loved one can be one of the hardest things in life. And thinking about it is never fun. In today's show, we're talking about how to protect your family with life insurance. And in doing so, help prepare you in advance so as not to add financial burden on top of grief.MoneyWorks MoneyGuide 

Madoff with Your Money

Bernie Madoff died earlier this year.  For those who don’t know him, he ran a Ponzi scheme that lasted four decades and robbed people of over $65 billion.  But, what’s to stop the next Bernie Madoff?  Today, we are going to talk about practical steps you can take to spot the red flags and protect yourself from being the next victim.MoneyWorksMoneyGuide

Thnks Fr Th Mmrs

Fall Out Boy released this song in 2007, singing “Thanks for the memories even though they weren’t so great…” Our experiences and memories shape so much of our outlook, so let’s take a look back to look forward on this episode of Talking Cents. MoneyWorks mymoney.worksMoneyGuide getreadyforthefuture.com/moneyguide

Ain’t Got Time for That

Have you ever thought if only I had more time, I could get that done? Do you feel like you just don’t have time to make your financial independence a priority?  Today, we are going to talk about why you should make financial independence a priority, even when you ain’t got time for that.

How to Be Basic

Don’t worry, we aren’t spending our whole podcast comparing notes on who has the best vanilla latte. On this episode of the Talking Cents podcast, we’re talking about the basics of financial responsibility!

New Job, Now What?

Whether you’re starting a completely new career or being promoted into a new role at the company you’ve been with for years, a new job often comes with a new set of financial opportunities. We’ve got what you need to know on today’s episode.

Chillin’ Out Maxin’ Relaxin’ All Cool

While we're not musicians, we ARE financial advisors. And we're talking today about ways to kick your money stresses to the curb.

That’s Sus

When users on TikTok start throwing around financial advice, this is where we shout, "IMPOSTER!" On today's episode, we're throwing some of these claims straight out into the vacuum of space.

Where’s the Beef?

What's a bun without the burger? Investments are an important part of building wealth, but on today's show we're talking about how investments alone aren't enough for financial independence.