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The Baller on a Budget(#9) The Cost of Love Pt. II: What Do Men Want on Valentine's Day?Happy Valentine's Day, Baller Fam! This is Part 2 of our 2-Part Valentine's Day special with my friend and personal finance blogger Cassandra Bustamante, mastermind behind The Wealth Vineyard, a personal finance blog focused on crypto, investing, side hustles, and financial freedom. In Part 1 (Episode 8), Cassandra and I discussed some common frustrations people have with this holiday and how unreasonably pricy it can be for the amount of stress it can induce.Now that we've covered the female perspective of Valentine's Day, we're curious to hear about the male perspective of this holiday. Join us in today's episode...2023-02-1447 min
The Baller on a Budget(#8) The Cost of Love Pt. I: Is Valentine's Day Too Expensive?Happy Valentine's Day, Baller Fam! We are kicking off your February 14th with Part 1 of a 2-Part Valentine's Day special with my friend and personal finance blogger Cassandra Bustamante, mastermind behind The Wealth Vineyard, a personal finance blog focused on crypto, investing, side hustles, and financial freedom. Cassandra and I share a deep affinity for both personal finance and modern-day culture, so unsurprisingly enough, we poured out our opinions on the societal rules of dating and how much they wreak havoc on our budget during Valentine's Day.A common complaint on Valentine's Day is how much of...2023-02-1429 min
The Baller on a Budget(#7) One Year of Funemployment: Reclaiming My Life's Work and Finding PurposeWe're finally back for Season 2, Baller Fam! It's been a whirlwind of events for me outside of work as I took the majority of 2022 off to focus on rebuilding my personal life. After I separated from my former partner in 2021, I expected 2022 to be the jumpstart to my new life, and I needed to double-up on work and increase my income fivefold in order to make the big money moves I wanted to. But unfortunately, there were a lot of unaddressed issues in my personal life that were begging for my focus before I could truly hit the reset...2023-01-3127 min
The Baller on a Budget(#6) Would You Date For Money? The World of Sugar Dating With Jenn DarlingIf we told you it was possible to earn money while dating, would you do it?Happy Valentine's day, baller fam! In today's episode, my friend Jenn Darling joins us for a juicy episode full of love and money. Last year, Jenn and I were struggling financially and jokingly brought up the possibility of becoming a sugar baby. It was a joke at first... until it wasn't.Jenn and I teamed up to explore the world of sugar dating. We did our research, created our profiles, made a plan of attack, and set into the...2022-02-1456 min
The Baller on a Budget(#5) Financially Surviving a Breakup with Dannie Vann From Pennies to WealthWe're getting deep in a discussion full of heartbreak, radical life changes, and tackling the fear of being alone. In today's podcast episode, Dannie Vann from Pennies to Wealth and I discuss my newest chapter in life: ending a 6-year relationship.Although my recent partner and I weren't married, we still built a life together and were on the way to marriage, which made the process of separation painful. Just 2 years ago, Dannie was in a similar situation, but even deeper: she was married for almost 10 years.Dannie's story has been an inspiration to me...2021-11-2300 min
The Baller on a Budget(#4) Confessions of a Shopaholic: Exploring Fast Fashion & Retail Consumerism with Diane TahaToday on The Baller on a Budget podcast, Diane Taha, influencer & host of the Channel Your Influence podcast are discussing our consumer habits & shopping sins in a tell-all fashion confessional. In this episode, Diane & I talk about the cost of building a wardrobe, the exclusionary practices of luxury brands, corporate activism, sexist marketing & much more.Diane has been an influencer since 2013 & is a full-time social media manager. She also hosts the podcast Channel Your Influence, where she discusses the climate of influencer marketing. In This Episode: How Diane began her career as a...2021-07-171h 16
Channel Your InfluenceFast fashion and the social media culture of consumption with the Baller on a Budget Aileen Luib#20. Is fast fashion really a necessary evil? The Baller on a Budget blogger and podcaster, Aileen Luib, joins to chat about all things fast fashion, capitalism, and the never ending cycle of consumption fueled by Instagram and TikTok. We talk about the ways the pandemic has reframed our relationship to consumption and budgeting, and how to shift your mindset towards a healthier financial future. Plus, learn why it's important to invest in stocks and simple ways to get started. Have questions about the episode or want to comment? Tag or DM @channelyourinfluence on Instagram.To con...2021-06-011h 08
The Baller on a Budget(#3) Investing in Stocks for the Working & Middle Classes With Camilo Maldonado From The Finance TwinsDid you know that the majority of Americans do not own any stocks? According to Tiktoker @bettyimages, more than 80% of the stocks in the US are owned by the wealthiest 10%. Fact-checked by the National Bureau of Economic Research & stock market expert Peter Ricchuiti, this is true - but experts say it may now be even higher.Today on The Baller on a Budget podcast, Camilo Maldonado from the Finance Twins & I discuss the world of stocks in a simplified way. For the longest time, investing education has been kept away from the working-class & middle-class, keeping them overworked...2021-01-2154 min
The Baller on a Budget(#2) How I Negotiated My New Car Under MSRPIt can be extremely inconvenient when your car reaches the end of its life, but having to buy a new one is even more stressful. This month, my car finally went out, and I had to get a new one. But I was able to negotiate with a few dealerships and walk away with the exact car I wanted at a price I was happy with!Many people feel intimidated by the salespeople at car dealerships, so in this episode, I'm sharing my 10 best tips on negotiating the best deal for a new car. As a former...2020-12-2840 min
The Baller on a Budget(#1) 2020 Money MadnessWelcome to the first episode of The Baller on a Budget! This episode introduces your host Aileen Luib along with insights on the wild ride that has been 2020 so far. How do we approach our finances in 2021 after dealing with the financial dumpster fire of 2020? In today's episode, I'm sharing a few tips to reset your mindset and form approachable goals to get you back on track with your financial plans.2020-12-1824 min