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Young Scrappy Money Podcast Ep. 015: The SCAMpisode! podcast Jun 27, 2019

In our very first episode of user-submitted stories, Michelle goes over some common financial scams, from classics such as collections on old debts, to student loan scams, to more complicated and outlandish forms of tax fraud!

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Y+S Featured in ATL Biz Journals Story on Millennials and Retirement podcast Jun 24, 2019

I was super pumped to contribute to this recent piece from the ATL Biz Journals, where I got to join other local advisors in sharing retirement tips for Millennials. If you’ll permit me the self-serving luxury, here’s my favorite part:

Waymire said she works with a lot of millennial...

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Watch our episode on the Lighter Side Network’s digital TV show, Insights podcast Jun 24, 2019

At this point, I’ve done a good handful of videos and podcasts, but there’s something surreal and slightly intimidating about getting an episode on a digital TV show all to yourself!

The Lighter Side Network is run by my dear friend Jamie Butler, who is a psychic medium and...

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Young Scrappy Money Podcast Ep. 014: Debt Strategies and 401(k) Loan Lessons with Ashley Patrick podcast Jun 13, 2019

Hope you enjoy this fun interview with financial coach Ashley Patrick, who dishes on paying back beaucoup debt, along with an estimate of how much her 401(k) loan really cost her (SPOILERS: it’s a LOT!)

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Young Scrappy Money Podcast Ep. 013: Investing Tips from a Self-Taught Investor with Sandy Yong podcast Jun 06, 2019

We’re getting back on our investing kick with an interview with Sandy Yong, a Canadian author, speaker, and DIY investor. Sandy explains how she taught herself to invest after getting screwed over during a bad mutual fund experience, then shares her own tips for getting started with...

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Young Scrappy Money Podcast Ep. 012: Five Tips for Building an Abundance Mindset podcast May 30, 2019

Michelle discusses her recent savings goals, and how she’s managing her mindset around re-routing so much money to savings, including five actionable tips to cultivating a sense of abundance even when things feel tight.

 

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Young Scrappy Money Podcast Ep. 011: Broke Millennial Takes on Investing with Erin Lowry podcast May 23, 2019

Investing doesn’t have to be a big mystery. Erin Lowry, author of the Broke Millennial series, walks through how you can get started. (Spoilers: this is a fun one, y’all!)

 

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Young Scrappy Money Podcast Ep. 010: Uncovering Sneaky Banking Fees with Scott Henderson podcast May 17, 2019

Do you know how much banking, credit card, and investing fees are actually costing you? Scott Henderson of Simplifinances joins me on the podcast, and we break down what fees to be on the lookout for!

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Young Scrappy Money Podcast Ep. 009: How to Become a Credit Score Wizard with Gerri Detweiler podcast May 02, 2019

literal expert in her field, so we’re so grateful that she took the time to explain both personal AND business credit. Enjoy!

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  • Nav.com, a site that lets small business owners access their personal AND business credit for free (Gerri Detweiler works there as the...
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Young Scrappy Money Podcast Ep. 008: Budgeting for People Who Hate Budgeting podcast Apr 26, 2019

Michelle promised the dear listeners a podcast on how she budgets, and HERE IT IS. If you’ve struggled with traditional apps and spreadsheets, this episode is for you! She discusses how to give yourself an easy framework for understanding your numbers–and for keeping yourself...

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Young Scrappy Money Podcast 007: The Hidden Costs of Being LGBTQ+ with Cait Howerton, MBA, AFC®​ podcast Apr 12, 2019

Today’s episode is a topic near and dear to my heart: the hidden costs of being LGBTQ+. Financial coach Cait Howerton, MBA, AFC® joins the podcast as we chat about the unexpected financial challenges of being LGBTQ+, even in a post-marriage equality world.

Cait is a Financial Coach and...

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Young Scrappy Money Podcast 006: Turning Setbacks into Opportunities with Kylie Travers podcast Apr 04, 2019

Join us for this amazing interview with Kylie Travers, as she talks about her journey from being a homeless single mother to a multiple international award-winning CEO, author, speaker, and ambassador. When it comes to turning setbacks into opportunities, this gal knows her stuff!

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