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It Doesn't Make CentsWhat would you do differently with your money if you weren’t constrained by “supposed tos?”We’ve talked a lot about what we’re “supposed” to do to be real adults and be considered successful on the right path. We've tackled everything from college to marriage to homeownership to having kids.Topics covered in this wrap-up episode* What makes an adult?* Do you really want to follow that prescribed path?* The importance of re-examining your life path and money to determine if you really want to do it.* Realities of today: working hard doesn’t guarantee you financial success.* What’s something each of us w...2024-12-2024 min
It Doesn't Make CentsAre you stupid if you live in a high-cost area?Geo-arbitrage is the practice of moving from an area with a high cost of living to a place with a lower cost of living. It’s one of the bits of advice some FIRE enthusiasts suggest for those looking to reach financial freedom faster. But does using geo-arbitrage always make sense?Topics covered in this episode on geo-arbitrage* What is geo-arbitrage?* Is moving really just about the money?* How to understand your lifestyle and how it fits into geo-arbitrage* Reasons to move * Realities of moving to a lo...2024-12-0331 min
It Doesn't Make CentsShould you bust your butt to maximize your earning potential?We’ve talked a lot about hustle culture and the grindset bros and girl bosses who drive the narrative that time is money and you must be productive all day, every day. But is being a workaholic really the way to make all the money?In this episode, we discuss how you don’t always have to be productive and how sometimes it’s okay just to do something because you enjoy it and not because it makes you money.Topics covered in this episode on finding time to NOT be productive* Th...2024-11-2737 min
It Doesn't Make CentsThere's no ladder to climbA friend recently walked off a job that pays fairly well for this area because the work environment was toxic and he wasn’t getting the time and flexibility he needed to be with his son. In fact, an MIT Sloan Management Review survey from 2022 pegged a toxic work environment as the number one indicator of people leaving during the Great Resignation.You don’t need to stick with the traditional career path, staying with a job for two to three years—or longer. There are a number of interesting ways to change things up and ge...2024-11-1924 min
It Doesn't Make CentsMiranda and Sarah Rant About Some Money Stuff (With the Help of Some Friends)The whole point of It Doesn’t Make Cents is to look at different ways to do money. There are so many different strategies you can use to manage your finances. So we asked some friends what they do with their money—and you might be surprised at how it’s a little different. Consider supporting us by upgrading to a paid subscription here (so we can continue to keep doing this work)Or, for a one-off donation, buy us a refreshing beverage on Ko-fi.And make sure you check out our we...2024-08-2029 min
It Doesn't Make CentsUsing Debt to Help Your Finances (season one wrap-up)This season, we’ve looked at debt from a different perspective. So often, we believe that debt = bad. Even worse, our society often views it as a moral failing. The reality is that debt is sometimes necessary—and it can even be a tool to help you better your finances. Listen to our season wrap up with more perspectives on why debt may be a necessity.Some of the things we bring up include:* How the rich use debt to borrow and spend using stocks and other assets as collateral and to avoid sell...2024-02-2728 min
It Doesn't Make CentsUsing debt to "start over"This episode is about how sometimes you really need debt to move forward in your life. And even if you don’t need it, sometimes it can be a big help and well worth it to use debt as a tool to level up.Where we got examples of costs:* The average cost to move across the country when you have two to three bedrooms is between $3,000 and $9,500.* On average, divorce lawyers cost $270 per hour, with a total average cost of $11,300. * The average cost of immigrating to the U.S. is $1,200 to...2024-02-1341 min
It Doesn't Make CentsPersonal Loans as Part of Your Budget?This episode dives into personal loans and how they can be helpful for managing cash flow and how sometimes debt is a lifeline for some folks who need a leg up.We cited information about debt, specifically student loans. Here’s where we got it:* Lending Tree personal loan statistics* Credit card trends before and after the pandemic (Government Accountability Office)* Bankrate personal loan rates* Bankrate credit card rates* Reuters reports credit card debt topping $1 trillion* Clever survey results: people using credit cards for necessities...2024-01-3039 min
It Doesn't Make CentsLet's Finance a New Car!One of the biggest rules in personal finance is to buy a used car with cash. You hear stories about how your car loses value as soon as you drive it off the lot. That used car has already seen its biggest depreciation and borrowing just makes it all worse.But what if it makes sense to buy a new car with debt, as long as you acknowledge what you’re doing and you have other plans for your money?Consider supporting us by upgrading to a paid subscription here (so we can co...2024-01-2327 min
It Doesn't Make CentsIt Doesn't Make Cents Coming January 16!Introducing It Doesn’t Make Cents, a podcast by Sarah Li Cain, AFC© and Miranda Marquit, MBA, launching January 16th.Are you REALLY doing money wrong? Good news: you aren’t doomed to a lifetime of financial failure because you aren’t saving to buy a house, buy a TV with a credit card, or have student loan debt. Get away from all the “supposed-tos” and stop beating yourself up over perceived mistakes. We’re here to debunk prescriptive money rules and inject a little nuance into your financial life. This season we’re talking abou...2023-12-2001 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingConsequences of Financial Stress on Our BodiesSend us a textThis week's episode recaps Sarah's conversation with Jen Smith (episode 105) where she shares the story of being laid off at 37 weeks pregnant, and her body going into a seizure as a result of the stress. This episode dives into how your body can react when you’re dealing with high stakes financial situations like Jen did. You'll also learn some simple and practical ways you can manage stress and what to do when an unexpected financial situation happens. What You Hear in This Episode:The moments lead up to...2021-08-0417 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingManaging Emotional Triggers For Impulse ShoppingSend us a textThis week's episode recaps Sarah's conversation with Alyssa Davies last week, which dives into what really might be going on when you are shopping impulsively, even if it’s not a full-fledged addiction. Plus you'll learn how to recognize your emotional triggers and how to achieve balance when it comes to your shopping habits through reflection questions. What You Hear in This Episode:What might be going on when you purchase a lot of the same itemsWhy impulse shopping isn't something to be ashamed ofHow to start recognizing em...2021-07-2116 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingIntroducing Season 8 of Beyond The DollarSend us a textJoin host Sarah Li-Cain as she previews stories and topics of humans who've navigated around life through the lens of money. Season 8 premiers June 16, with honest conversations and questions designed to get you to ask how you can trust yourself to better your relationship with money.2021-05-2602 minBeyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingENCORE: Forming a Supportive MastermindSend us a textENCORE EPISODE: Host Sarah brought on her close friends and money mastermind group, Jackie Lam – an advocate for freelancers, Kate Dore, a Certified Financial Planner candidate, and Taylor Milam, and English teacher who freelances on the side. They chat about how they met, how they became so open to talking about money (both in their business and personal lives), and what they feel others can do when looking for a support system around their finances.2020-12-3036 minBeyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingIntroducing Season 7 of Beyond The DollarSend us a textNo doubt 2020 has been a wild ride. Join host Sarah Li-Cain as she previews stories of those who were able to break the cycle in their own lives, both financial and beyond. Season 7 premiers October 21, with honest conversations all around "breaking the cycle" from humans just like you. Subscribe for free for updates. *theme music by Donovan Dorrance2020-10-0702 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingManaging Insurmountable Debt While Sick with Sarah PotterSend us a textSarah Potter comes on the season finale to talk about the time she she had to pay half her salary in medical bills, and how long it took for her to finally get a diagnosis for her debilitating illness. She also talks about why she married her now husband (it does have to do with love, but money was also involved), the shame she felt over her financial situation and why “safe” is her word of the year as it relates to her finances.What You Hear in This Episode:2020-07-0130 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingTackling Emotional SpendingSend us a textWe're talking about *cue dramatic music* emotional spending. Whether you’ve had a bad day at work, or you’re just feeling down for whatever reason, some of us, myself included, turn to retail therapy. Let’s talk about the good and bad parts of emotional spending are, some practical ways to deal with it and forgive yourself for past mistakes.What You Hear in This Episode:What does emotional spending even mean, and why it's not always negativeUsing short term solutions to get you to stop spendingWhat is imp...2020-05-0627 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingFeeling Those Feelings Around MoneyHost Sarah Li Cain talks about the overwhelming emotions you may currently be experiencing. Believe it or not, it might actually be grief - it’s a lot more complicated than you may think. She chats about how grief can manifest in different ways in your financial life when you’re experience a major change. Learn what it means to process your emotions, why it’s ok to do what you need to do to take care of yourself, stop thinking you’re failing, and why community is more important than ever.For resources mentioned, head to http://b...2020-04-2220 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingFeeling Those Feelings Around MoneySend us a textHost Sarah Li Cain talks about the overwhelming emotions you may currently be experiencing. Believe it or not, it might actually be grief - it’s a lot more complicated than you may think. She chats about how grief can manifest in different ways in your financial life when you’re experience a major change. Learn what it means to process your emotions, why it’s ok to do what you need to do to take care of yourself, stop thinking you’re failing, and why community is more important than ever.W...2020-04-2220 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingResiliency & Finances Part 2#72: This is another mid-season bonus episode which continues on the theme of resiliency. Host Sarah Li-Cain looks back at some past episodes from the amazing guests we’ve had on the show so far. That includes Aneesa, who goes by the name Expat Panda, with her story about the time she couldn’t transfer money back to her home country. And Pete McPherson, who moved to a different town and ended up losing a regular source of income or three years. And Beau, who declared bankruptcy because of his gambling debt.For resources mentioned, head to http://beyo...2020-04-0836 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingResiliency & Finances Part 2Send us a text#71: This is another mid-season bonus episode which continues on the theme of resiliency. Host Sarah Li-Cain looks back at some past episodes from the amazing guests we’ve had on the show so far. That includes Aneesa, who goes by the name Expat Panda, with her story about the time she couldn’t transfer money back to her home country. And Pete McPherson, who moved to a different town and ended up losing a regular source of income or three years. And Beau, who declared bankruptcy because of his gambling debt.Reso...2020-04-0836 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingBuilding Resiliency (and a Practical Money Resource)Different than our usual format, Sarah talks about what it means to be resilient as a human in terms of your financial and overall life. She shares an example of a time she worked through a financial crisis in her life and introduces you to her friend Jennifer Hemphill of the Her Dinero Matters podcast.For more, head to http://beyondthedollar.co2020-03-2509 minBeyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingBuilding Resiliency (and a Practical Money Resource)Send us a textDifferent than our usual format, Sarah talks about what it means to be resilient as a human in terms of your financial and overall life. She shares an example of a time she worked through a financial crisis in her life and introduces you to her friend Jennifer Hemphill of the Her Dinero Matters podcast.For more, head to http://beyondthedollar.co*theme music by Donovan Dorrance2020-03-2509 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingIntroducing Season 6 of Beyond The DollarJoin host Sarah Li-Cain as she previews topics for season 6 of Beyond The Dollar, with more honest conversations about how money affects your well-being from humans, just like you, coming February 19th. Subscribe for updates.2020-02-0502 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingIntroducing Season 6 of Beyond The DollarSend us a textJoin host Sarah Li-Cain as she previews topics for season 6 of Beyond The Dollar, with more honest conversations about how money affects your well-being from humans, just like you, coming February 19th. Subscribe for updates.2020-02-0502 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingNegotiating Like a Badass with Tori DunlapSend us a textTori Dunlap, founder of Her First $100k chats about how to approach negotiations from a mindset standpoint, why using some online resources can backfire on you when determining salary and small tips on how to boost your confidence when negotiating. What You Hear in This Episode:Why Tori feels she needs to fight back over sexist comments she used to hear at her old jobWhat the common myths around negotiation are and how we can approach it as a conversationOther ways negotiation can affect your work and personal l...2019-10-0232 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingGiving Yourself PermissionSend us a textIt's just me, Sarah today chatting with you about what it really means to give yourself in your financial life and beyond. I share a candid view about what's going in my financial life and what happens when I didn't give myself permission.This episode is brought to you by Fabric, a one-stop shop to organize your family's financial life. They have a few neat features: Fabric Wills and Fabric Vault a free and easy way to share financial information with each other. To find out more and get started by...2019-05-0131 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingGiving Yourself Permission#45: It's just me, Sarah today chatting with you about what it really means to give yourself in your financial life and beyond. I share a candid view about what's going in my financial life and what happens when I didn't give myself permission. This episode is brought to you by Fabric, a one-stop shop to organize your family's financial life. They have a few neat features: Fabric Wills and Fabric Vault a free and easy way to share financial information with each other. To find out more and get started by creating a free account for both...2019-05-0131 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingStriving for “Enough” with Sarah Von Bargen#44: Sarah von Bargen founder of Yes and Yes, chats about the idea of having “enough” when it comes to our financial and by extension our entire lives. She also goes into how understanding this concept of enough frees us in so many ways and how to start asking honest questions to figure out what “enoughness” is in our lives. This episode is brought to you by Fabric, a one-stop shop to organize your family's financial life. They have a few neat features: Fabric Wills and Fabric Vault a free and easy way to share financial information with each oth...2019-04-2434 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingStriving for “Enough” with Sarah Von BargenSend us a textSarah von Bargen founder of Yes and Yes, chats about the idea of having “enough” when it comes to our financial and by extension our entire lives. She also goes into how understanding this concept of enough frees us in so many ways and how to start asking honest questions to figure out what “enoughness” is in our lives.What You Hear in This Episode:How Sarah knows when she has enough in her lifeWhy Sarah feels that society pressures us to want more in our lives and moneyHow...2019-04-2434 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingWhen It’s Time to Move OnSarah chats about knowing when it’s time to move on, both in business and their personal lives. Her and former co-host Garrett Philbin explore what it means to let go of income streams and spending habits, and the challenges that can cause, in order to take advantage of life’s opportunities. And they have some news about Beyond The Dollar - don’t worry it’s not going away - but stay tuned to learn what it is and how they’re embracing the changes. To find resources we shared in this episode, head over to https://be...2019-01-1642 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingWhen It’s Time to Move OnSend us a textSarah chats about knowing when it’s time to move on, both in business and their personal lives. Her and former co-host Garrett Philbin explore what it means to let go of income streams and spending habits, and the challenges that can cause, in order to take advantage of life’s opportunities. And they have some news about Beyond The Dollar - don’t worry it’s not going away - but stay tuned to learn what it is and how they’re embracing the changes.What You Hear in This Episode:2019-01-1642 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingLeaving a $1 Million Business For Your Values with Tara McMullinTara McMullin, founder of CoCommercial, talks about why she decided to walk away from a business that earned her over a million dollar in sales because of her values. Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett also get into the nitty gritty of what she did to build another business that both earns her money and helps her customers thrive without her. Tara also shares what business owners and consumers can do to be more informed about the choices they make so that they’re purchasing or creating products in an ethical way. To find resources shared in this ep...2019-01-0947 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingLeaving a $1 Million Business For Your Values with Tara McMullinSend us a textTara McMullin, founder of CoCommercial, talks about why she decided to walk away from a business that earned her over a million dollar in sales because of her values. Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett also get into the nitty gritty of what she did to build another business that both earns her money and helps her customers thrive without her. Tara also shares what business owners and consumers can do to be more informed about the choices they make so that they’re purchasing or creating products in an ethical way.Re...2019-01-0947 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingYou Don't Have to Quit Your Day JobSend us a textSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat with Chris Browning - financial analyst by day, and host of the award winning podcast Popcorn Finance by night. We discuss why having a side hustle is not the answer to your career problems, and how it can simply be a fun hobby that makes some money. We also talk about why it’s important to get support around your side hustle, how to maintain a healthy hustle/life balance, and why it’s perfectly ok not to make the leap into entrepreneurship.What You Hear...2019-01-0228 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingYou Don't Have to Quit Your Day JobSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat with Chris Browning - financial analyst by day, and host of the award winning podcast Popcorn Finance by night. We discuss why having a side hustle is not the answer to your career problems, and how it can simply be a fun hobby that makes some money. We also talk about why it’s important to get support around your side hustle, how to maintain a healthy hustle/life balance, and why it’s perfectly ok not to make the leap into entrepreneurship. To find resources shared in this episode, head over t...2019-01-0228 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingLearning Money From Your Parents With Allison KadeSend us a textSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat with Allison Kade, the Editorial Director of Fabric, where she's building a personal finance publication for young families. She’s also written about money in places like Bloomberg, Forbes, Real Simple, and The Today Show. We talk about how her parents taught her how to be responsible with money, which are skills she still uses to this day. We also get into the nitty gritty of her upbringing and how she was prepared to adult with her finances. Allison also shares how those who weren’t taught to b...2018-12-2641 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingLearning Money From Your Parents With Allison KadeSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat with Allison Kade, the Editorial Director of Fabric, where she's building a personal finance publication for young families. She’s also written about money in places like Bloomberg, Forbes, Real Simple, and The Today Show. We talk about how her parents taught her how to be responsible with money, which are skills she still uses to this day. We also get into the nitty gritty of her upbringing and how she was prepared to adult with her finances. Allison also shares how those who weren’t taught to be confident around money can beco...2018-12-2641 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingCreate a Money-Life Manifesto With Chad CarsonSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat with Chad Carson, the author of Retire Early With Real Estate, a book that teaches others to retire early just like he did using real estate investing. Chad and his family recently spent almost 1.5 years living abroad in Ecuador. We chat about what it means to do meaningful work, and how creating a money-life manifesto can help you life your best life. We also talk about how financial independence (and by extension, real estate investing) are merely tools to help you get what you want, but not the destination. To check...2018-12-1936 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingCreate a Money-Life Manifesto With Chad CarsonSend us a textSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat with Chad Carson, the author of Retire Early With Real Estate, a book that teaches others to retire early just like he did using real estate investing. Chad and his family recently spent almost 1.5 years living abroad in Ecuador. We chat about what it means to do meaningful work, and how creating a money-life manifesto can help you life your best life. We also talk about how financial independence (and by extension, real estate investing) are merely tools to help you get what you want, but not...2018-12-1936 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingWhy Self-Care is Good for your MoneySarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat about self-care and how that translates to our finances. We cover the myths and misconceptions of what self-care is, and how it’s not about just treating yo self. We also talk about the costs of not incorporating a self-care routine, and what we can do to take care of ourselves even on a limited time schedule. To check out resources we share in this episode, head over to http://beyondthedollar.co/307.2018-12-1238 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingWhy Self-Care is Good for your MoneySend us a textSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat about self-care and how that translates to our finances. We cover the myths and misconceptions of what self-care is, and how it’s not about just treating yo self. We also talk about the costs of not incorporating a self-care routine, and what we can do to take care of ourselves even on a limited time schedule.2018-12-1238 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingHow Our Mental Health Affects Our FinancesSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat with Melanie Lockert, the founder of Dear Debt, a blog that aims to help people remove the stigma around mental health and debt. She is also the co-founder of the Lola Retreat, which helps bold women face their fears, own their dreams, and figure out a plan to be in control of their finances. We chat about her history with mental illness, how that’s impacted her financial life, what sparked her desire to help those feeling suicidal over their debt, and how money can be the most important (and useless) thing in th...2018-12-0538 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingHow Our Mental Health Affects Our FinancesSend us a textSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat with Melanie Lockert, the founder of Dear Debt, a blog that aims to help people remove the stigma around mental health and debt. She is also the co-founder of the Lola Retreat, which helps bold women face their fears, own their dreams, and figure out a plan to be in control of their finances. We chat about her history with mental illness, how that’s impacted her financial life, what sparked her desire to help those feeling suicidal over their debt, and how money can be the mo...2018-12-0538 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingHow to No Longer Let Fear Stop YouSend us a textSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat about how our fears around money prevent us from getting what we truly want. We discuss why we are scared of things that no longer threaten us physically but threaten our sense of self, like rejection or not meeting our own expectations. We also talk about the types of questions we can ask ourselves to move past financial and other fears.What You Hear in This Episode:Why so many people (including Garrett and Sarah) feel so much anxiety around moneyHow media...2018-11-2844 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingHow to No Longer Let Fear Stop YouSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat about how our fears around money prevent us from getting what we truly want. We discuss why we are scared of things that no longer threaten us physically but threaten our sense of self, like rejection or not meeting our own expectations. We also talk about the types of questions we can ask ourselves to move past financial and other fears. To see resources we shared in this episode, head over to http://beyondthedollar.co/305.2018-11-2844 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingKeeping Separate Finances in Your MarriageSend us a textSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat with Brynne Conroy, the author of The Feminist Financial Handbook. Her book provides real motivation and resources for women who may be struggling—not only those who have already accumulated wealth. We talk about what it means to maintain autonomy in your relationship when it comes to finances, including what separate accounts may be necessary and how to look out for your best interest as well as your partners.What You Hear in This Episode:The staggering statistics related to divorce, and why married co...2018-11-2134 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingKeeping Separate Finances in Your MarriageSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat with Brynne Conroy, the author of The Feminist Financial Handbook. Her book provides real motivation and resources for women who may be struggling—not only those who have already accumulated wealth. We talk about what it means to maintain autonomy in your relationship when it comes to finances, including what separate accounts may be necessary and how to look out for your best interest as well as your partners. For resources mentioned in this episode, head over to: https://beyondthedollar.co/3042018-11-2134 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingChange Your Unconscious Money PatternsSend us a textSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat about what you can do once you recognize your unconscious money patterns. They go over what money archetypes are and how to use them to make changes - including taking responsibility for our own financial lives. Sarah also puts Garrett on the spot, asking him what her money personality is - and she did not pay him to say any of those nice things, she swears!What You Hear in This Episode:Why it’s important to go beyond the numbers when it comes to...2018-11-1433 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingChange Your Unconscious Money PatternsSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat about what you can do once you recognize your unconscious money patterns. They go over what money archetypes are and how to use them to make changes - including taking responsibility for our own financial lives. Sarah also puts Garrett on the spot, asking him what her money personality is - and she did not pay him to say any of those nice things, she swears! For resources mentioned in this episode, head over to: http://beyondthedollar.co/3032018-11-1433 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingThe True Definition of “Enough” with Kathleen ShannonSend us a textSarah and (former co-host) Garrett with Kathleen Shannon, co-host of the Being Boss podcast - with almost 6 million downloads- where she shares her insights and experience on what it takes to be a small business owner and side-hustler. She’s also the founder and partner at Braid Creative - a Branding Agency for creative entrepreneurs and purpose-driven businesses where she helps her clients blend more of who they are into the work they do. We talk about how getting clarity and knowing your values helps you in all aspects in your life, perceived vs...2018-11-0755 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingThe True Definition of “Enough” with Kathleen ShannonSarah and (former co-host) Garrett with Kathleen Shannon, co-host of the Being Boss podcast - with almost 6 million downloads- where she shares her insights and experience on what it takes to be a small business owner and side-hustler. She’s also the founder and partner at Braid Creative - a Branding Agency for creative entrepreneurs and purpose-driven businesses where she helps her clients blend more of who they are into the work they do. We talk about how getting clarity and knowing your values helps you in all aspects in your life, perceived vs actual risks in entrepreneurship, and a...2018-11-0755 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingHow To Carve Out a Meaningful CareerSend us a textSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat about how they’ve used money to get a high ROH - return on happiness. They talk about what it means to work in a meaningful job, examples of when they didn’t love their work and how they worked through it. They also include examples on what you can do to create a career path you love. It doesn’t mean you’ve figured it all out, but it’ll give you a head start.What You Hear in This Episode:What it means to w...2018-10-3137 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingHow To Carve Out a Meaningful CareerSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat about how they’ve used money to get a high ROH - return on happiness. They talk about what it means to work in a meaningful job, examples of when they didn’t love their work and how they worked through it. They also include examples on what you can do to create a career path you love. It doesn’t mean you’ve figured it all out, but it’ll give you a head start. For resources mentioned in this episode, head over to http://beyondthedollar.co/301 2018-10-3137 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingYour Burning Money Questions - Answered!Send us a textIn this episode Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett are featuring you, our listeners! We’ve received lots of questions throughout the season and so wanted to answer a few of them live!. We answer your questions on how to navigate work/life balance, money mindset strategies, resources we recommend and much more.What You Hear in This Episode:How you can balance your career with your life goalsHow to know what career path to try nextMoney mindsets we overcame and how we did itOur top money book and app recommendationsWhat yo...2018-09-1241 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingYour Burning Money Questions - Answered!In this episode Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett are featuring you, our listeners! We’ve received lots of questions throughout the season and so wanted to answer a few of them live!. We answer your questions on how to navigate work/life balance, money mindset strategies, resources we recommend and much more. For resources mentioned, go to www.beyondthedollar.co/212 2018-09-1241 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingMoney & Life as a Disabled Adult With Yulia StenshenkoSend us a textSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat with Yulia Steshenko, a certified financial planner who is committed to inclusive financial planning and disability advocacy. We talk about how her disabilities and receiving government assistance has shaped her relationship with money, and why she still struggles with a need to prove herself to others. What You Hear in This Episode:Why Yulia needed to think about retirement planning even before she graduated collegeWhat it was like putting pressure on herself to succeed professionally, in spite of her disabilityHow her disability shaped Yulia’s r...2018-09-0531 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingMoney & Life as a Disabled Adult With Yulia StenshenkoSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat with Yulia Steshenko, a certified financial planner who is committed to inclusive financial planning and disability advocacy. We talk about how her disabilities and receiving government assistance has shaped her relationship with money, and why she still struggles with a need to prove herself to others. For resources mentioned, go to www.beyondthedollar.co/2112018-09-0531 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingHow to Crush Your Financial (and Life) Goals with Ryan HildebrandtSend us a textSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat with Ryan Hildebrandt, founder of Viral Message Lab, a company that helps writers craft their message for TED talks. Ryan shares a simple method he uses to achieve big goals, financially and in other areas in his life. We chat about what makes up his weekly review, and why this simple process can give you more confidence and permission to go after big scary goals. What You Hear in This Episode:Ryan’s surprisingly simple habit and how it’s helped him in hi...2018-08-2936 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingHow to Crush Your Financial (and Life) Goals with Ryan HildebrandtSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat with Ryan Hildebrandt, founder of Viral Message Lab, a company that helps writers craft their message for TED talks. Ryan shares a simple method he uses to achieve big goals, financially and in other areas in his life. We chat about what makes up his weekly review, and why this simple process can give you more confidence and permission to go after big scary goals. For resources mentioned, head to www.beyondthedollar.co/2102018-08-2936 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingHow to Travel More With Dale Thomas VaughnSend us a textYou love the idea of traveling more often, but you’re scared at how much it’ll cost you.Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett sit down with Dale Thomas Vaughn, marketing director at AirTreks, a company that helps travelers arrange multi destination itineraries. We learn about how he’s made travel a priority and part of his lifestyle. We also talk about what is possible when we decide to say “yes” to opportunities, and how travel is really a tool for making the world a better place.What You Hear in Th...2018-08-2243 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingHow to Travel More With Dale Thomas VaughnYou love the idea of traveling more often, but you’re scared at how much it’ll cost you. Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett sit down with Dale Thomas Vaughn, marketing director at AirTreks, a company that helps travelers arrange multi destination itineraries. We learn about how he’s made travel a priority and part of his lifestyle. We also talk about what is possible when we decide to say “yes” to opportunities, and how travel is really a tool for making the world a better place. For resources mentioned, head to www.beyondthedollar.co/2092018-08-2243 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingHow Money Myths Stop Us From Kicking Butt in LifeSarah and (former co-host) Garrett explore common money myths and how they can prevent us from living our best lives. We share examples of how these have manifested in our own lives and what we’ve done to combat them. For resources mentioned, go to www.beyondthedollar.co/2082018-08-1536 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingHow Money Myths Stop Us From Kicking Butt in LifeSend us a textSarah and (former co-host) Garrett explore common money myths and how they can prevent us from living our best lives. We share examples of how these have manifested in our own lives and what we’ve done to combat them. What You Hear in This Episode:What the three most common myths are (you may be surprised)How Sarah and Garrett have seen these myths play out their own livesWhat you can focus on when you realize you’ve been manifesting these myths in your lifeHow you can start to see m...2018-08-1536 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingScaling a Service Based Business With Prerna MalikSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat with Prerna Malik, co-founder of Content Bistro, a company that writes content for entrepreneurs to help them convert potential clients into customers. We talk about what she did to turn her side business into a full-time venture when her husband fell ill, some of the mindset challenges she had to overcome when it came to growing her income, and how she gives herself permission to thrive in her personal and professional life. For resources mentioned, go to http://www.beyondthedollar.co/2072018-08-0831 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingScaling a Service Based Business With Prerna MalikSend us a textSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat with Prerna Malik, co-founder of Content Bistro, a company that writes content for entrepreneurs to help them convert potential clients into customers. We talk about what she did to turn her side business into a full-time venture when her husband fell ill, some of the mindset challenges she had to overcome when it came to growing her income, and how she gives herself permission to thrive in her personal and professional life. What You Hear in This Episode:Why Prerna was forced to grow h...2018-08-0831 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingHow to Give Without GuiltSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat about the benefits of giving, and share practical ways you can begin to find both time and money if giving is important. We talk about why we’ve personally felt that giving money seems more impactful than volunteering time, how our happiness levels change when we do give, and how you can be intentional about giving so that it’s not based out of guilt or obligation. For resources mentioned, head to www.beyondthedollar.co/2062018-08-0126 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingHow to Give Without GuiltSend us a textSarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat about the benefits of giving, and share practical ways you can begin to find both time and money if giving is important. We talk about why we’ve personally felt that giving money seems more impactful than volunteering time, how our happiness levels change when we do give, and how you can be intentional about giving so that it’s not based out of guilt or obligation.What You Hear in This Episode:The differences between giving time and giving money to a worthy caus...2018-08-0126 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingGetting Financially Intimate With Your SpouseSend us a text Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett sit down with Andy Hill from the Marriage Kids and Money Podcast to talk about how couples can get on the same page when it comes to their finances. We chat about how fights about money aren’t really about money, how to communicate with your partner so neither feels like it’s an attack, and the mindset strategies you both need when it comes to accomplishing big financial goals. What You Hear in This Episode:What it really means when you and your s...2018-07-2537 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingGetting Financially Intimate With Your Spouse Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett sit down with Andy Hill from the Marriage Kids and Money Podcast to talk about how couples can get on the same page when it comes to their finances. We chat about how fights about money aren’t really about money, how to communicate with your partner so neither feels like it’s an attack, and the mindset strategies you both need when it comes to accomplishing big financial goals. For resources mentioned in the episode, head to http://beyondthedollar.co/2052018-07-2537 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingOvercoming the Financial Effects of Divorce With the Cash Wise Ex-WivesSend us a textDealing with a divorce is challenging enough emotionally, but you’re also managing financial stress as well. How are you supposed to navigate these uncertainties in your life, both during and after a divorce?Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett talk with Kayla and Shanah of Cash Wise Ex Wives, an online community where they help divorcees navigate money. What You Hear in This Episode:Kayla and Shanah’s story of divorce and how it affected their finances.What Kayla and Shanah both believe to be the cause of money...2018-07-1838 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingOvercoming the Financial Effects of Divorce With the Cash Wise Ex-WivesDealing with a divorce is challenging enough emotionally, but you’re also managing financial stress as well. How are you supposed to navigate these uncertainties in your life, both during and after a divorce? Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett talk with Kayla and Shanah of Cash Wise Ex Wives, an online community where they help divorcees navigate money. For resources mentioned, head over to http://beyondthedollar.co/204 2018-07-1838 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingThe Power of AccountabilitySend us a textSarah and (former co-host) Garrett talk about how finding like-minded community is crucial when making progress toward your financial goals. We also talk about how to engage in conversations with friend andfamily around money, and what to do if you’re worried about talking directly about finances.What You Hear in This Episode:The crucial reason why it’s important to surround yourself with people who are already doing what you’re doingWhat you can do if people around you aren’t open to supporting you in your financial journeyHow you can...2018-07-1125 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingThe Power of AccountabilitySarah and (former co-host) Garrett talk about how finding like-minded community is crucial when making progress toward your financial goals. We also talk about how to engage in conversations with friend andfamily around money, and what to do if you’re worried about talking directly about finances. For resources mentioned in this episode, go to http://beyondthedollar.co/2032018-07-1125 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingDealing With Money as an Artist or Creative With Jackie LamSend us a textDoes the whole starving artist mentality still ring true within the creative community? If so, how can artists and creatives (yes, the two are different) identify their limiting mindsets and learn to thrive while pursuing a career they love?Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett sit down with Jackie Lam, a freelance writer and advocate for creatives and artists. We talk about her relationship with money and the perceived conflicts artists feel around selling out and the starving artist mentality. What You Hear in This Episode:Jackie’s conflicted rel...2018-07-0442 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingDealing With Money as an Artist or Creative With Jackie LamDoes the whole starving artist mentality still ring true within the creative community? If so, how can artists and creatives (yes, the two are different) identify their limiting mindsets and learn to thrive while pursuing a career they love? Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett sit down with Jackie Lam, a freelance writer and advocate for creatives and artists. We talk about her relationship with money and the perceived conflicts artists feel around selling out and the starving artist mentality. For resources mentioned in this episode, head to http://beyondthedollar.co/2022018-07-0442 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingCommanding Our WorthSend us a textSarah and (former co-host) Garrett talk about what commanding your worth means in practice, and how your feeling of self-worth impacts your ability to ask for more. We dive into the idea of rejection, and how someone saying “no’ to your offer doesn’t reflect who you are as a person. What You Hear in This Episode:What does commanding your worth even mean?What rejection really means when you’re negotiatingWhat Sarah and Garrett have done to command their worth (it’s not always about earning more money)Pract...2018-06-2733 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingCommanding Our WorthSarah and (former co-host) Garrett talk about what commanding your worth means in practice, and how your feeling of self-worth impacts your ability to ask for more. We dive into the idea of rejection, and how someone saying “no’ to your offer doesn’t reflect who you are as a person. For resources mentioned in this episode, go to http://beyondthedollar.co/2012018-06-2733 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingHow we took the Entrepreneurial LeapSend us a textSarah and (former co-host) Garrett bear all in this episode - the good, the bad and the ugly - about what it’s been like starting and growing our businesses. Both of us get super specific about why we actually took the leap and our thought processes along the way. We also talk about how entrepreneurship, just like money, is simply a tool that can help us live the lives we want, and we share simple questions you can ask to feel more comfortable when making tough decisions in your financial lives and be...2018-05-1641 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingHow we took the Entrepreneurial LeapSarah and (former co-host) Garrett bear all in this episode - the good, the bad and the ugly - about what it’s been like starting and growing our businesses. Both of us get super specific about why we actually took the leap and our thought processes along the way. We also talk about how entrepreneurship, just like money, is simply a tool that can help us live the lives we want, and we share simple questions you can ask to feel more comfortable when making tough decisions in your financial lives and beyond. For more, go to http://be...2018-05-1641 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingBeing True to Who You Are Can Help you Thrive Financially - An Interview With the Debt Free GuysSend us a textSarah and (former co-host) Garrett sit down with The Debt Free Guys, John Schneider and David Auten. They are the only gay couple openly talking about money in the queer community. We talk about the financial expectations and challenges facing the LGBT community, how they made the decision to dig themselves out of $51,000 in credit card debt, and how being their authentic selves helped them thrive in their financial lives.What You Hear in This Episode:The moment John and David realized they can’t live their self-described fa...2018-05-0930 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingBeing True to Who You Are Can Help you Thrive Financially - An Interview With the Debt Free GuysSarah and (former co-host) Garrett sit down with The Debt Free Guys, John Schneider and David Auten. They are the only gay couple openly talking about money in the queer community. We talk about the financial expectations and challenges facing the LGBT community, how they made the decision to dig themselves out of $51,000 in credit card debt, and how being their authentic selves helped them thrive in their financial lives. For resources mentioned in this episode, go to http://beyondthedollar.co/1112018-05-0930 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingFinancial Follies of the Comparison TrapSend us a textSarah and (former co-host) Garrett talk about how comparing ourselves to others takes a toll on both our financial and emotional well-being. We talk about how “keeping up with the Joneses” has evolved and been exacerbated by social media, how to catch ourselves when we fall into the comparison trap, and how getting clear on our priorities and values allows us to break that cycle.What You Hear in This Episode:The crucial difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivationHow it’s easier to fall into the comparison trap today...2018-05-0228 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingFinancial Follies of the Comparison TrapSarah and (former co-host) Garrett talk about how comparing ourselves to others takes a toll on both our financial and emotional well-being. We talk about how “keeping up with the Joneses” has evolved and been exacerbated by social media, how to catch ourselves when we fall into the comparison trap, and how getting clear on our priorities and values allows us to break that cycle. For resources mentioned, go to http://beyondthedollar.co/1102018-05-0228 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingTaking Financial Leaps of Faith With Jared EasleyTaking leaps of faith - Exciting? Hella scary? Worth it? All three? Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett sit down with Jared Easley, who has had to take many of these leaps to help grow Podcast Movement, the world’s largest podcast only conference with his business partner, Dan Franks. We talk about how to take leaps of faith, both financially and in our careers, and how you can approach these life changes when there is someone else in your life to consider. For resources mentioned in this episode go to http://beyondthedollar.co/1092018-04-2530 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingTaking Financial Leaps of Faith With Jared EasleySend us a textTaking leaps of faith - Exciting? Hella scary? Worth it? All three?Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett sit down with Jared Easley, who has had to take many of these leaps to help grow Podcast Movement, the world’s largest podcast only conference with his business partner, Dan Franks. We talk about how to take leaps of faith, both financially and in our careers, and how you can approach these life changes when there is someone else in your life to consider. What You Hear in This Episode:Wha...2018-04-2530 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingNavigating Financial Expectations from Friends and FamiliesSarah and (former co-host) Garrett talk about how to manage financial expectations and set boundaries with our friends and family. How does our confidence (or lack thereof) affect our ability to set boundaries? How can we move on from a friendship that is no longer serving us, financially or otherwise? And what are the positive outcomes we’ve experienced from creating our own financial boundaries? For resources mentioned in this episode go to http://beyondthedollar.co/1082018-04-1831 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingNavigating Financial Expectations from Friends and FamiliesSend us a textSarah and (former co-host) Garrett talk about how to manage financial expectations and set boundaries with our friends and family. How does our confidence (or lack thereof) affect our ability to set boundaries? How can we move on from a friendship that is no longer serving us, financially or otherwise? And what are the positive outcomes we’ve experienced from creating our own financial boundaries?What You Hear in This Episode:Why it can be hard to help friends and family when you’re growing and changingWhat you can do if y...2018-04-1831 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingUnderstanding our Unconscious Money PatternsSend us a text Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett dive into what they experienced growing up, and how those things had both a positive and negative impact on their personal finances. They also explore how willpower isn’t the answer to your money problems, how to create lasting changes, and where to start looking to uncover your unconscious money beliefs.What You Hear in This Episode:What are some of the most common lessons people learn about money growing upessages we receive, even in our adult years, affect how we feel and thi...2018-04-1136 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingHow Fear And Confidence Affect Our Money Decisions With Jen HemphillSend us a textIn this episode Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett sit down with Jen Hemphill, a Money Confidence Coach, an AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor), and host of the Her Money Matters® Podcast. We dive into how we can begin to shift our fears into being more confident in our financials lives. We also share how to incorporate self-care practices to relieve stress and fear (it doesn’t cost a lot, trust us!), ways to find the community to help you grow, and so much more.What You Hear in This Episode:Wha...2018-04-0432 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingHow Money Can Help Us Create a More Meaningful Life With Leisa PetersonSend us a textWhat is a meaningful life and how can money become a tool to create it?In this episode, Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett sit down with Leisa Peterson, founder of WealthClinic and the host of the Art of Abundance podcast. We dive into how to define what a meaningful life looks like, how you know if you’re using money to achieve it, and the work we need to do in order to find meaning around money and our lives.What You Hear in This Episode:How Leisa ap...2018-03-2839 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingHow to Practice Forgiveness in Your Financial DecisionsIs forgiveness really that crucial to a healthy financial life? If so, how can we incorporate it into our daily lives? Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett explore why forgiveness doesn’t mean talking about the “dumb” mistakes we make with money. In fact, it has nothing to do with forgetting the decisions we’ve made or the situations we find ourselves in. This time, Garrett is under the microscope as him and Sarah talk about who forgiveness is really for, how to let go of expectations, and exercises to practice forgiveness in our financial lives. For reso...2018-03-2134 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingHow to Practice Forgiveness in Your Financial DecisionsSend us a textIs forgiveness really that crucial to a healthy financial life? If so, how can we incorporate it into our daily lives?Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett explore why forgiveness doesn’t mean talking about the “dumb” mistakes we make with money. In fact, it has nothing to do with forgetting the decisions we’ve made or the situations we find ourselves in. This time, Garrett is under the microscope as him and Sarah talk about who forgiveness is really for, how to let go of expectations, and exercises to practice forgiveness in our f...2018-03-2134 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingWhat Does Having “Enough” Money Look Like?Send us a textWhat does “enough” look like in our financial lives? Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett explore how the idea of “enough” has both prevented and helped us lead better financial lives. We also explore negative feelings with money, how society has taught us to avoid them. What You Hear in This Episode:What the heck is a scarcity mindset and how it leads to poor decision makingThe concept of instant gratification and our constant need to buy and consumeWhere everyone needs to be seeking answers when it comes to financial and life chal...2018-03-1431 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingOn Trust Funds and the Challenges With Being Rich - An Interview With Megan GillThis episode is equal parts uncomfortable and uplifting as Megan shares the shame and guilt with Sarah Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett that comes with being a “trust fund” kid. She lays it all out there, from the need to hide in her shell, to working through the shame in therapy, and her desire to be seen as a valid member of society. For resources mentioned in the episode, go to http://beyondthedollar.co/1022018-03-0739 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingOn Trust Funds and the Challenges With Being Rich - An Interview With Megan GillSend us a textThis episode is equal parts uncomfortable and uplifting as Megan shares the shame and guilt with Sarah Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett that comes with being a “trust fund” kid. She lays it all out there, from the need to hide in her shell, to working through the shame in therapy, and her desire to be seen as a valid member of society.What You Hear in This Episode:How Megan grew up surrounded by wealth and how she learned of her privilegeHer guilt at having more money and why she...2018-03-0739 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingCan Money Buy You Happiness?Can money increase our levels of happiness? Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett explore this question and how the idea of happiness has manifested in our financial lives. Sarah shares a story which left Garrett saying “Oh, S(#T.” For resources mentioned in this episode, head over to: http://beyondthedollar.co/1012018-02-2839 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingCan Money Buy You Happiness?Send us a textCan money increase our levels of happiness?Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett explore this question and how the idea of happiness has manifested in our financial lives. Sarah shares a story which left Garrett saying “Oh, S(#T.”What You Hear in This Episode:Why Sarah feels she needs to make more money to be happy, and her journey to discover the emotional connection to her lofty income goal.What it actually means to be intentional with money and how that ties into our overall happinessHow using money to a...2018-02-2839 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingComing February 28th! Beyond The DollarIntroducing Beyond The Dollar, a podcast by financial coaches Sarah Li Cain of High Fiving Dollars and Garrett Philbin of Be Awesome Not Broke. It's about deep and honest conversations about how money affects our well-being. You won't hear the latest money hacks or budgeting tips. Rather, it's a space to explore the highs and lows around our finances and how it bleeds into every area of our lives. Subscribe now!2018-02-1501 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingComing February 28th! Beyond The DollarSend us a textIntroducing Beyond The Dollar, a podcast by Sarah Li Cain and (former host) Garrett Philbin. It's about deep and honest conversations about how money affects our well-being. You won't hear the latest money hacks or budgeting tips. Rather, it's a space to explore the highs and lows around our finances and how it bleeds into every area of our lives. Subscribe now!2018-02-1501 min