Your Personal Economy
You can't control inflation or the price of groceries, but you can control your own personal economy. I'm going to show you just how to do that because the way you spend your money is the way you spend your life. And I want you to have the best life possible.
Episodes
46 episodes
How I Use Credit Card Points for Free Vacations
Are you ready for a vacation but your wallet is holding you back? In this episode, I show you how I scored free airfare to Grand Cayman and explain how credit card rewards programs work. If you’re new to free travel, I’ve got you! I also show y...
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Episode 46
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8:43
Get the Lowest Interest Rates With This Credit Score
Think you need an 850 FICO score to get low rates on a mortgage or credit card? I have fabulous news for you! You don’t even need an 800 score. In this episode, I tell you the credit score you need to qualify for the lowest rates. And I share m...
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Episode 45
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6:05
New Rule Bans Medical Debt on Credit Reports
Are you one of the 49 million Americans who have medical debt listed on their credit reports? If so, there’s good news. In this episode, I explain how the new rule works and how it could improve your credit score.
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Episode 44
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5:29
Cheapest Way to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
Is your goal this year to get out of credit card debt? I want to help you take your financial life back! In this episode, I share how you can get out of debt while paying zero interest.
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Episode 43
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10:00
How to Financially Thrive in 2025
Ready to make progress on your finances? 2025 is going to be a good year to get ahead. But to be successful, there are five things I want you to pay attention to this year.
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Episode 42
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12:46
How to Build Credit From Scratch
Have you been getting frustrated trying to figure out how to build a credit score? You’re in good company. Credit not only isn’t intuitive, it’s downright weird! I clear up all the murky details and share three easy ways to build a credit score...
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Episode 41
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8:44
Want Financial Freedom? This Is the Mindset You Need
Do you feel like you’ll never achieve financial freedom? I’ve got good news for you. Make one small change to your mindset and you’ll be amazed at the difference it makes. In this episode, I show you just how to do that. Plus, it’s...
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Episode 40
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8:37
Beat Holiday Stress This Season!
Are you dealing with holiday stress? If so, you’ve got company. A recent survey shows that 89% of American are experiencing holiday stress. In this episode, I share tips on overcoming money worries, dealing with family conflict and solving the ...
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Episode 39
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13:13
5 Financial Mistakes to Avoid In Your 20s
Are you getting paid what you’re worth? Being underpaid in your 20s is just one of the money mistakes that keep you from making the most of your income. In this episode, I show you how to avoid the top five mistakes so you’ll enter your 30s in ...
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Episode 38
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10:43
4 Tricks to Improve Your Credit Score
Need to increase your credit score fast? If you’re looking to get a new mortgage, refinance a car loan or apply for a new credit card, having a higher score means lower interest rates. Lower rate can save you hundreds or even thousands of dolla...
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Episode 37
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8:52
5 Things I Quit to Save Money
Are you tired of hearing the same advice about how to save more money? I’ve quit five out-of-the-ordinary things in my life that’s saved me several hundred dollars a month. I surprised even myself with a few things I quit!
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Episode 36
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12:32
How to Establish Business Credit with Credit Expert Gerri Detweiler
Building business credit is not as difficult as you think. My special guest, Gerri Detweiler, is the coauthor of Finance Your Own Business and an education consultant for Nav.com. Gerri has easy-to-follow advice for establishing business credit...
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Episode 35
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22:33
Best Credit Cards for Holiday Shopping
Looking for the best credit card for reducing holiday expenses? Here are my 5 picks for the Best Credit Cards for Holiday Shopping. These credit cards will help you stretch your Christmas budget, reduce the cost of feeding houseguests, cut trav...
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Episode 34
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11:13
Have Yourself a Debt-Free Christmas
The key to avoiding debt? A Christmas budget done the right way. I show you how to avoid the biggest mistake people make with Christmas budgets, a cool app to organize your gift list and ways to get cash back on your holiday purchases.
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Episode 33
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10:13
Can You Retire On $1 Million?
How do you estimate the retirement fund you’ll need? I share a simple formula to help you determine if you’re on track for a comfortable retirement—and how to catch up if you think you’re behind.
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Episode 32
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11:05
Lifestyles of the Financially Independent
Financial freedom means you can pay your bills and have money left over for savings, investments and having fun. Financial independence is in another galaxy. It means you live off of your investments and passive income. Learn the five habits th...
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Episode 31
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21:04
4 Ways to Treat Yourself On a Budget
You really can treat yourself without guilt! I share four easy ways to get (some) things you want without spending a lot of money.
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Episode 30
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13:22
Money Chat with Personal Finance Expert, Patrina Dixon
My special guest today is Patrina Dixon of It’s My Money. We cover it all: smart spending tips, practical ways to save money and how to get small business grants. If you’re ready for an energizing conversation filled with Patrina’s valuable adv...
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Episode 29
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26:11
What Happens If Interest Rates Go Down?
The Federal Reserve is meeting next week and it’s predicted that interest rates will go down. What does that mean for your wallet? In this episode, I cover how an interest rate decrease impacts mortgage rates, credit cards, CDs, HY...
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Episode 28
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11:21
Is Zero-Based Budgeting Better Than 50/30/20?
If you’re trying to figure out which budgeting method to use, I’ve got answers for you. I go over the pros and cons of zero-based budgeting and 50/30/20. The best method for you depends on your debt, income, available time and othe...
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Episode 27
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13:53
Labor Day Deals & Payment Options
What’s on sale? Where do you find it and how to pay for it?During Labor Day sales, you’ll see a variety of payment options, such as deferred interest financing, reduced rate credit cards, Buy Now, Pay Later plans and more. ...
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Episode 26
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13:47
How the Economy Impacts Your Wallet
Why are prices still high even though inflation is slowing down? If you’re tired of getting the runaround on how economic policy impacts your wallet, get comfortable. I critique a few economic policies that have (sort of) been proposed ...
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Episode 25
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13:46
Breaking Bad Money Habits—and Creating Good Ones
Atomic Habits by James Clear lays out a system for breaking bad habits. I decided to apply what I learned about the lifecycle of habits to personal finance. In this episode, you’ll not only learn how to break bad money habits, like...
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Episode 24
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