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All Things EAPBlack Academics in EAPIn this episode of 'All Things EAP', Olive Nabukeera, Quanisha Charles, Geoffrey Nsanja and Laurietta Essien discuss what it is to be a Black academic in EAP. They explore how these experiences have shaped their teaching practices and research interests, in a conversation that ranges from themes of identity, equity and representation to wider issues of epistemic disobedience, capitalism and decolonisation.Hosts:Xiaoqing Bi, Sanchia Rodrigues, Laura RichardsGuests:Olive Nabukeera (University of Leeds)Geoffrey Nsanja (University of Leeds)Quanisha Charles (North Central College, Illinois, US)2024-11-1931 min
Money Curious43. $100K Milestone Achieved!"The first $100k is a b*!#% but you gotta do it." - Charlie Munger
We finally did it! When we started this podcast we promised that we would be very transparent about our own financial journeys. This month we want to talk about a very important milestone: $100,000 net worth. It's been a very long road to get here and we recognize that we both have a VERY long journey ahead of us, but this is still very exciting! This just proves that everything that we're doing is working so far and headed in the right direction. In this week's episode...2022-04-0429 minMoney Curious42. The BRRRR Strategy with Adam The InvestorOur first guest of season 2, is Adam Craig, a real estate investor based out of Cleveland, OH. After earning a B.A. in finance from Kent State University, Adam began to peruse his passion for real estate investing. Since 2013, Adam has closed more than 70 deals and accumulated a rental portfolio topping 8 million dollars in residential and commercial real estate.
In this episode, Adam shares his experiences utilizing the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) strategy to expand his RE portfolio and lessons he's learned in his nine and a half years as an investor.
Follow Adam...2022-03-2144 minMoney CuriousSeason 2 TrailerWelcome to a new season of the Money Curious Podcast! Get to know the hosts, Laura and Essien, and have a casual chat with them on everything money. Take a quick listen to check out what's in store for future content. Have questions? Reach out to us at moneycuriouspodcast@gmail.com.2022-03-1002 min
Money Curious41. Goodbye 9-5 and Hello Freedom By FITaking a big leap from the safety net of a 9 to 5 job into entrepreneurship can be so scary! Our guests today are Izzy and Tommy from @freedombyfi. They are one of the few people that trusted their guts and took a leap of faith into the entrepreneurship world. In this episode we talk about the ins and outs of their business and how they were able to prepare themselves to take on this journey. We also talk about their debt pay down journey, how they discovered the FIRE movement, and their big plans for the future!
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Money Curious40. All About Stocks and Financial Literacy with Godfred BaafiHave you ever been in massive amounts of debt and had no idea how to get out of it? Does that journey seem impossible? Baafi was in a similar situation coming out of school with $150,000 of debt! After school he was on a mission to pay this off so he could live his best life. Through that journey he learned more about himself and educate himself on financial literacy. After 3 long years, he was able to pay off ALL of his debt and start investing in the stock market. He has had so much success in building a six...2022-02-0750 min
Money Curious39. From Blackjack Player to Investor and Financial Coach with Chris HannaWith less than 24 hours after graduating college, Chris Hanna began traveling the country counting cards as a professional blackjack player. Woah! Two years later, he worked 5 simultaneous gig-jobs to continue pursuing his dreams as an entrepreneur. Today, Chris brings all his experiences to financial coaching by helping UFC fighters and entrepreneurs manage their money to gain peace of mind, spend more time doing what they love, and build wealth with confidence. Join us in this episode to learn the difference between gambling vs investing and how to build 3 powerful financial habits to improve your life.
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Money Curious38. Real Estate vs Stocks - Pros & ConsReal Estate and Stocks are the some of the most common assets that people can choose to invest in. But which one is better? Or a better question is, which one is better for YOU? Well, look no further as we get into a showdown between the two big players of the finance game! They both have great attributes that make them lucrative investments for everyone, but they also come with their fair share of risk as well. Today we'll cover a few of those characteristics that come with each. If you ever want to invest, but not sure...2022-01-1030 min
Money Curious37. Lessons Learned After Discovering Financial IndependenceJoin us in our last episode of 2021 as we share our biggest lessoned learned since discovering Financial Independence (FI). We cover misconceptions and new realizations that broke down those views and gave us the opportunity to kickstart our journeys. Here are the misconceptions we breakdown, and we hope can shatter these too:
You need A LOT of money to retire early
Rich and wealthy are the same thing
All debt is bad debt
You can only access your wealth/money at retirement
The best way to save is to pinch every penny
You can only get rich if y...2021-12-2027 min
Money Curious36. Back To Basics: Just Got A New Raise Or Promotion...Now What?Got a promotion? Raise? New job? Great! All of this comes with more opportunity, recognition, and validation that you're on the right track! But what else does this come with? Money. Hopefully with this new opportunity you're going to be getting a higher pay. Now the question is, what are you supposed to do with all of that money? Don't worry because we have just recently been through this. In this week's episode, we'll describe how we like to think about this new raise and how to approach our finances. We'll provide an easy framework that will help you...2021-12-0627 min
Money Curious35. Stock Trading Made Simple with Kenneth Suna from TradeInvestSimplifyFrom pro wrestler, to line cook, to gym trainer and now full-time stock trader, Kenneth Suna joins us this week to discuss stock trading. Kenneth is a self-taught trader and learned his way to create this income stream through reading and experience. He uses the concept of minimalism to trade, invest, and simplify the crazy world of the stock market. Kenneth covers day trading, swing trading, and shares great advice on how to get started!
Follow Kenneth on TikTok or Instagram at TradeInvestSimplify
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Money Curious34. Back To Basics: Book Review on Set for LifeAttention all money nerds! Here at Money Curious we like to learn from a variety of different sources, especially books. Set for Life is a book that the both of us have read and think that it's one of the best books out there for those trying to achieve financial independence. In today's episode, we're going to talk about some of the key takeaways that from Set for Life and how it has helped us so far in our financial independence journey.
Notes:
Difference between Frugal and Cheap.
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Money Curious33. Slaying $137,000 of Debt in 59 Months with Brandyn RodriguezIts all about the HUSTLE! On this week's episode, we invited Brandyn Rodriguez to share with us on the 5 different side hustles she and her husband took on to pay off $137,000 of debt in under 5 years.
Brandyn discusses how they balanced their finances, faith, and family to make it all happen. With setbacks along the way, Brandyn showcases how teamwork, compromise, and extreme motivation allowed her to become debt-free .
Follow Brandyn on Instagram: @debt_free_2020
Check out Brandyn's Blog: www.positivelyb.com
Follow Money Curious Podcast: @moneycuriouspodcast2021-11-0136 min
Money Curious32. Travel Life as a Healthcare Worker with Ashley Van Veen from Bankable FactsIt's no secret that healthcare workers are a vital part of our society as a whole. They are extremely skilled and intelligent people who have to go through years of difficult schooling to get to where they want to be. However, during this time of developing their skills, who's teaching them about personal finance? That's where Ashley Van Veen comes in! She has figured out her own personal finances and made them a priority when she started he job. Going through her own personal finance journey she knew that she had to let more people know about these concepts...2021-10-2533 min
Money Curious31. Female Power! Investing in Yourself, Your Future, & Your Life With Nicholle OverkampLet's have a shameless conversion about money! Join us as we speak on common money challenges women face and actionable steps they can take to prepare themselves financially with integrity and renewed determination.
This week's guest, Nicholle Overkamp, MBA, ChFC®, is a personal finance expert and business coach for women. She’s the Founder & CEO of both Wilcox Financial Group and PowHERhouse Money Coaching. She has tackled the overwhelmingly male-dominated finance industry to share her money mastery skills that foster no-judgement environments where women can be open and shameless about their finances and habits. She knows that a cr...2021-10-1847 min
Money Curious30. Back To Basics: Our Perspective on Finances as the Oldest vs Youngest SiblingHave you ever wondered why your perspective on money is the way it is? Why is it that we all tend to make some decisions that seem to be automatic with our finances? Today we discuss how our relationship with money is directly correlated with our outer circumstances. Specifically with our family. Laura grew up being the oldest sibling of her family while Essien grew up as the youngest of his family. Learn in this week's Back to Basics episode how your approach to finances can be completely different just based on when you were born relative to the...2021-10-1127 minMoney Curious29. Eliminating Over $120k In Debt to Financial Freedom With Mel From @fckdebtHave you ever thought of how much you can debt you can pay off in 2 years? What if you could pay down 6 FIGURES worth in that time? Joining us in this week's episode is Mel, also known as @fckdebt on Instagram, to share with us her debt-free journey where she and her husband were able to eliminate $127,868.99 in 2 years!
To become debt-free, Mel had to make several sacrifices such as moving in with her mother-in law, cutting back expenses, and grinding day in and day out to make massive headway in on 6 figures of debt. Tune in...2021-10-0435 minMoney Curious28. The Power of Networking & Building Connections with Real Estate Agent Calvin PringlesYour 20s is a great time to find yourself and figure out who and what you want to be in your life. Developing the right habits at an early age can seriously set the trajectory for the rest of your life. Today's guest, Calvin Pringles (yes, like the chips), started off just like the rest of us: lost, not sure what to do or who to become. Then he stumbled onto real estate after talking with his future mentor and he was hooked. Now he's killing it as a full time real estate agent and investor out in Florida...2021-09-2744 minMoney Curious27. Talking All Things Money in The Chatta Box With Nicole ParchaniFrom podcast host to founder of a non-profit, Nicole Parchani joins us as this week's guest! Nicole is extremely ambitious...Why you ask? Aside from her engineering role at Microsoft, Nicole is the host of her own podcast, The Chatta Box, blogger for The Renaissance Society, and founder of EmpowerU.
As an international student from the Saint Martin, Nicole quickly learned to manage her personal finances. Tune in to hear her cool approach on why and how she tracks her budget, and to learn why she began her various business ventures.
Follow Nicole on social m...2021-09-2047 minMoney Curious26. The Major Advantages of House Hacking with Ikenna OkoyeHere at Money Curious, we’re big believers in the concept of house hacking. It’s one of the best financial decisions anyone can make. Tune into this week’s episode with Ikenna Okoye, where he talks in detail about how he was able to get 2 house hacks right out of college. In this episode we also talk about the importance of confidence, mentorship, and education, and why these play such a huge role in your financial decisions. Don’t miss this week’s episode!
Check out Ikenna's Instagram here @kele_ooo
Follow us on Instagram...2021-09-1323 minMoney Curious25. Back to Basics - Our 3 Financial Health MetricsSo you've done it! You have started learning about personal finance, the FIRE community and excited to get started. But as you're going through this journey, how do you know you're on the right track? What exactly do you look at to make sure you can reach your personal finance goals? Tune into this week's episode where we talk about just that. Today we have a conversation about 3 financial metrics that we track every month that give us a clear picture of our overall financial health: Savings Rate, Credit Score, and Net Worth. We realized that optimizing these 3 areas...2021-09-0627 min
Money Curious24. Make Sure to #MindYourBusiness With Kwadwo (Kojo) BanaheneJoin us this week as we have a great conversation with Kwadwo (Kojo) Banahene. He is an electrical engineer by day and an entrepreneur by night. Kojo started a company called Banahene Enterprises in order to help students prepare for the workforce. He also has a show that drops every Wednesday on Instagram called #MindYourBusiness where he interviews other entrepreneurs and small business owners across multiple different industries. Today we turn the tables on him and get to know him, his business, real estate investments, and so much more! You don't want to miss this conversation.
Follow...2021-08-3047 minMoney Curious23. Investing in New Construction Real Estate with Andrés BustamanteIn this episode we welcome Andrés Bustamante, a real estate agent and investor in Austin, TX. While in college Andrés became a leasing agent at just 19 years old, which allowed him to pay for his tuition and living expenses all on his own. Andrés shares with us how he invested in his 3 properties utilizing a new construction strategy. Tune in to find out how he did this and more while house-hacking! But that's not all, Andrés also gives us insight into his mindset preparation and morning routine that helps him achieve productive and successful days.
2021-08-2448 min
DTong Radio Indie Music ShowcaseAll Independent Music Weekend Showcase - Powered by hotfstore.comThe BEST Independent Music Artists & Singers from around the world: EDM, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Hip Hop, R & B, Rap, Reggae, Jazz, Country, Folk, & more...Hosted by DTongAdvertising & Sponsorship: http://goo.gl/ioP6HwGuaranteed Song Play & Promotion: http://goo.gl/4aD98wBROUGHT TO YOU BY:https://hotfstore.comUseful Quotes by Ali Zokaeehttps://amzn.to/3geAdC7Seeon 180° Backpack https://bit.ly/3D2f480Fallen Drive: Thriller Filmhttps://Igg.me/at/fallendrivefilmThe Garden of L...2021-08-221h 28
DTong Radio Indie Music ShowcaseSunny Bleau w/ a 5 Track Feature & more! - Powered by Zokaee.comMusic artist and singer Sunny Bleau brings 5 great tracks to the show...also, some of the BEST Independent Music Artists & Singers from around the world:EDM, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Hip Hop, R & B, Rap, Reggae, Jazz, Country, Folk, & more...Hosted by DTongAdvertising & Sponsorship: http://goo.gl/ioP6HwGuaranteed Song Play & Promotion: http://goo.gl/4aD98wBROUGHT TO YOU BY:Useful Quotes by Ali Zokaeehttps://amzn.to/3geAdC7https://hotfstore.comThe Garden of Lies by Zachary A. Pieper...2021-08-201h 37
DTong Radio Indie Music ShowcaseMid-Week Indie Music Playlist - Powered by docwmsone.comThe BEST Independent Music Artists & Singers from around the world: EDM, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Hip Hop, R & B, Rap, Reggae, Jazz, Country, Folk, & more...Hosted by DTongAdvertising & Sponsorship: http://goo.gl/ioP6HwGuaranteed Song Play & Promotion: http://goo.gl/4aD98wBROUGHT TO YOU BY:https://www.docwmsone.comUseful Quotes by Ali Zokaeehttps://amzn.to/3geAdC7The Garden of Lies by Zachary A. Pieperhttps://amzn.to/37PrRMwThe Home of The Stranger by Scott Tolbert...2021-08-191h 50Money Curious22. Mindset Coaching with Christina SpinazolaJoin us in this one-of-a-kind episode with Mindset Coach, Christina Spinazola. She is an entrepreneur impacting the lives of her clients all while also navigating the corporate world. We may not always think about our relationship between our minds and our money, but Christina provides great insight into some deeper level thinking we can all do to strength our thoughts for a more fulfilling life. Interested more in mindset coaching?
Contact Christina on Instagram @christinaspinazola or on her website at happinesscompass.com
Subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram @moneycuriouspodcast and Tiktok @moneycurious2021-08-1646 minMoney Curious21. Learn The Best Way to Pay Off Student Loans with Ernest PereiraGot student loans? How about a credit card balance? Wouldn't it be so great if you were rewarded to pay off your debt by learning all about financial literacy? That's where DebtGo comes in. DebtGo is an app that teaches you the language of money by turning challenging financial subjects into straight forward short videos that allows you to learn, earn, and win (money)! In this episode we dive deep into all things debt with founder and CEO Ernest Pereira. If you're interested in the best debt pay-down strategy, listen in as we and Ernest share our thoughts on...2021-08-0944 minMoney Curious20. Out-of-State Real Estate Investing with Scott SherinEver wonder what it takes to find, buy, and manage a property all while living in another state? Our guest, Scott Sherin, discusses what criteria he used to select his real estate market (Indiana) while living in New Jersey. Scott shares with us how he financed his first 2 properties and how he is looking to BRRRR his 3rd! BRRRR stands for buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat. His investing journey has taken him to great success in part due to some great habits he's built. In making his habits as convenient as possible and reducing the amount of friction between...2021-08-0245 minMoney Curious19. Doing Whatever It Takes With Briana WhitakerFellow Podcaster Briana Whitaker joins our guest list to share her debt-free journey. Briana is the host of Yea Thats Me podcast where she and her husband talk lifestyle, family, and finances. Are you wondering how this young couple tackles their personal finances? Does one person handle all the money or is the responsibility shared? Briana provides a great breakdown of how she budgets and strategizes for her family.
Did you know that one of the top reasons for divorce is money problems? We're talking disagreements on overspending or saving habits, issues with power dynamics due to...2021-07-2636 minMoney Curious18. How to Succeed in Multiple Roles With Attorney and TV Star Justin ReeseReality TV star, attorney, and investor Justin Reese joins our podcast for this week's episode! From Morehouse College to living in NOLA, Justin shares his experience on how he's developed and succeeded in his multiples roles, all in different industries. Whether you're looking to branch into a new opportunity or develop your curiosity, listen in to hear Justin's perspective on tackling his endeavors outside of his primary profession, law. He also share with us how his experience has been like on reality TV show, Southern Charm New Orleans. Still doubting that reality TV is real? Tune into find out!2021-07-1953 minMoney Curious17. Back to Basics - First Year Out of CollegeIn the years since graduating college, we've celebrated a lot of milestones, however, we still have a long way to go. We’ve decided to share a little bit of on the knowledge we've acquired during our “freshman year of life.” Tune in to listen to the top 4 shockers we came to experience. We talk through defining new goals, becoming independent, discovering hobbies and our identities, and taking control of our finances.
Follow us for more great insight and content on Instagram @moneycuriouspodcast2021-07-1234 minMoney Curious16. Short Term Rentals with Norman HamiltonEver wonder how Airbnb Arbitrage works? Well, tune in to this week's episode to learn how Norman Hamilton from Comfy Living has grown a short term rental business using Airbnb. The Comfy Living team has scaled their business from 1 to 21 properties in just 4 years! Norman discusses with us the in's and out's of selecting a property and how he and his team began their amazing entrepreneurial journey.
Have questions for Norman or Comfy Living? Follow Comfy Living on Instagram at @comfylivingforall and visit their website at comfylivings.com Follow Norman at @norm.hamilton.
We would r...2021-07-0545 min
the chattabox#07: Get Rich with Money CuriousThey say it makes the world go round. Those without it are in desperate need of more, and those with it can easily make more. Money! In this episode of the chattabox, I will be talking about all things money with the hosts of the Money Curious podcast, Essien & Laura. Where did our financial journeys begin, what are our goals, and how do we plan to get there? From investing in the stock market to house hacking, this episode has it all. What are you waiting for? Let's get rich, bish!2021-07-021h 03Money Curious15. Part 2 - Life Insurance Explained with Kashawn SandersJoin us in part 2 of Kashawn's episode where we discuss insurance terms and more! We touch on topics like life insurance, what it means to be uninsurable, and differences between insurance providers. But that's not all, Kashawn also shares with us how he manages his time and plans a successful day. Find out more about Kashawn and his non-profit by visiting, www.followmysteps.org. Catch up with Follow My Steps by following their social media presence at:Instagram: @followmystepsfoundationLinkedIn: Follow My Steps FoundationFacebook: Follow My StepsFollow U...2021-06-2834 minMoney Curious14. Part 1 - Serving Under-Resourced Youth With Kashawn SandersWe've all yearned for someone to take our hand and lead us in the right direction. We wished for a mentor to help us identify right from wrong, and help to develop ourselves in specific areas. On today's episode (Part 1), we speak with Kashawn Sanders, CEO and Founder of Follow My Steps, about this amazing non-profit. Follow My Steps was created to provide youth in under-resourced communities with the opportunity to be Pioneered by individuals from diverse cultures, to provide key career skills and enhance financial literacy. We also dive into the saying "Your network is your net worth,"...2021-06-2127 minMoney Curious13. Back to Basics - Credit, Debt & Loans, Oh My!We are bringing you yet another foundational concept to build your financial literacy, this time on credit. From our personal experiences, we've learned that there is good debt and bad debt, that student loans suck big time, and credit card rewards are gold (if used wisely). How did Essien get 55% off suits at Men's Warehouse and $600 off his flight to Thailand? You don't want to miss this insider scoop! While managing our spending well below our means, we both have found great value in exclusively using credit cards to pay for almost anything. Tune in to find out why...2021-06-1454 minMoney Curious12. Learn to Travel AND Make Money While Doing It with Gaëtane GarçonMost people love to travel and for many its a year-round hobby. But the high costs of flights, accommodations, and food sometimes make us think twice. What if you could turn that hobby into a full-blown business that generates an income?! Well, listen no further than this week's episode as we chat with businesswoman and entrepreneur, Gaëtane Garçon. She caught the travel bug while studying abroad during her undergrad and was able to utilize her experiences to create travel agency that takes her around the globe.
Head over to Gaëtane's Travel Business Instagram @stellatravelllc and...2021-06-0745 minMoney Curious11. Stock Investing and Retirement Accounts With Adaora NwogboAs a female working in finance, Adaora Nwogbo has been able to leverage her experience working for one of the top brokerage firms to see big returns on her investments. This week's episode focuses on the financial markets including stocks vs index funds, and how to plan your next investment.
If you're wondering how to evaluate risk or where to find the basics on a specific stock, tune in to get insight straight from someone who managed portfolios ranging up to $50 million in just her mid 20s!
Follow us on Instagram @moneycuriouspodcast2021-05-3145 minMoney Curious10. Setting an Impressive Financial Foundation in Just 2 Years with Alex Flores2 years! That's the time it took Alex Flores to exponentially grow his investments after graduating college. From grinding as a dishwasher to an engineer in the aerospace industry, Alex delivers on hard work, curiosity, and leveraging his money's power. If you don't feel motivated to set your financial foundation, you will after this episode. Today we talk to Alex who is an owner of two investment properties and is using 4 strategies to plan his next move.
Follow Alex on Instagram @monsieurfleur
Follow us on Instagram @moneycuriouspodcast2021-05-2447 minMoney Curious09. House Hacking With Essien BenjaminJoin co-host Essien as he shares his wealth-building journey through real estate! At just 24 years old, Essien used the power of house hacking to reduce his housing expense and started paying off his student loans. Now with his second property secured a year later, he’s building massive equity and developing his RE business. Curious to know how and why he did it? Tune in to find out how he stays motivated, and how he creates efficient and sustainable systems to keep his investments running smoothly.
Follow us on instagram @moneycurioupodcast2021-05-1739 minMoney Curious08. Back to Basics: Thinking about Retirement Accounts in your 20'sWhy plan for something that seems lightyears away? While retirement does seem far off, planning for it can never start too early! In this week's episode we discuss a step-by-step process to open a retirement account and provide an overview of the types of accounts available. Whether you're a W2 employee, an entrepreneur, or anyone in between, there is a retirement account for you. Take advantage of compound interest, employer matching contributions, and tax benefits to secure your financial future. There is no time to start like the present and any amount you can contribute will have massive effects!2021-05-1028 minMoney Curious07. From Engineering to Real Estate With Adrien SalvadorHave you ever wanted to take a big risk in your life, but too afraid to make the jump? In this week's episode, we interview Adrien Salvador, who went into real estate full time after working as an engineer for only a year after graduating college! Even though he was burdened with student loan debt, he thought it was more risky to NOT start a business now, in his early twenties. In just a year after switching from W-2 earner to business owner, his company has done 7 deals during the COVID-19 pandemic. His perspective on 'risk' may change the...2021-05-0336 minMoney Curious06. How We Manage Impatience Around MoneyHave you ever felt like you weren't doing enough? Have you ever felt that you're not getting to where you want to be fast enough? We sure have. In this week's episode we talk about how stressful making certain decisions can be, especially regarding finances. We explain why these feelings of impatience are actually normal and what you can do about them. It's ok to feel impatient about getting ahead, that just means you're a person with ambition and goals! Tune in to this week's episode to learn how you can take the right steps to gain more confidence...2021-04-2622 minMoney Curious05. Being a First Generation HIGH SCHOOL Student With John BuiMaking money in this country can be difficult especially if you immigrated from another country. But John and his family wouldn't let that fact stop them. John's mother immigrated from Vietnam at an early age and got right to work. While making $30,000, she was able to build a sizable real estate portfolio, raise 3 kids, and sent one of them to college to get a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Oh, and did we mention that she doesn't even have a high school education? If you think that you can't make money in this country, tune into this week's episode...2021-04-1937 minMoney Curious04. Financial Habits We Developed In Our 20sCreating and maintaining healthy habits help you reach your goals and help you become the person you most want to be. Now let's take that and apply it to your financial life while you're a young adult. We have gathered a list of habits we've developed as a result of trial and error with our finances. In this episode we discuss 6 habits that have benefited us and can help you too. We also included a BONUS habit...Take a listen!
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Contact Us - moneycuriouspodcast@gmail.com2021-04-1235 minMoney Curious03. What High School Didn't Teach UsFinancial literacy education is key to setting up for a successful future. Did your high school teach you this?
Most states in the U.S. don't offer a course in personal finance or economics! Only 21 states require high school students to take a course in personal finance...hmmm...that's not 50. More info on these statistics can be found on the Council For Economic Education's website where you can download the latest report.
In this episode, we discuss 5 teaching points we wished we learned as teens. We go into:
1. Credit Cards & Loans
2. In...2021-04-0535 minMoney Curious02. Let's Take A Deep Dive Into Your Top 3 ExpensesDon't sweat the small stuff...instead take a look at where most of your money is going. These top 3 expenses account for approximately 63% of your household budget! Aren't you curious to learn how you can cut back? In this episode, we provide personal examples and actions we've taken to minimize these costs.
Here are links to the books, articles, and sites mentioned in this episode:
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Set For Life by Scott Trench
Smart Grocery Shopping
The Latte Factor
Mealime App
Hello Fresh R...2021-03-2231 minMoney Curious01. Frugal vs. Cheap: What's The Difference?#01 - Whether you're grocery shopping or finding the best travel deal, think twice before you skimp out. Both of us have chosen to live a frugal lifestyle because we've learned to identify that value and quality is more important than cost.
In this week's episode, we discuss how being cheap wastes your time, how prioritizing your wants and needs are key, and steps you can take to live a more frugal life.
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Money CuriousSeason 1 Trailer#00 - Welcome to our premier episode of the Money Curious Podcast! Get to know the hosts, Laura and Essien, and have a casual chat with them on everything money. Take a quick listen to check out what's in store for future content. Have questions? Reach out to us at moneycuriouspodcast@gmail.com.2021-03-0105 min