Financial Feminist
Episodes
111. Debunking the Worst Money Advice We've Ever Heard
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a plethora of bad money advice out there –– from finance Chad’s telling you to dump your life savings into crypto to some of the bigges...
110. Building Equitable Relationships with Eve Rodsky (Fair Play)
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Second Shift? And how is it harming women? The second shift is defined as labor performed in the home outside of work –– things like g...
Financial Foundations #1: Building Your Money Game Plan
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this first installment of our new Financial Foundations series, brought to you by State Farm, we’re tackling the Money Game Plan and walking you ...
109. Can Feminism Exist in Capitalism? with Rebecca Walker
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to embrace feminist principles in a capitalist society? How can we stand in solidarity with each other when rugged individualism is ...
BONUS: Preparing for Student Loan Repayments
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With student loan repayments starting in September, this quick hit bonus goes over what’s happening and when, what options you have for repayment, a...
108. Your Ultimate Guide to Bank and Investing Accounts
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do I need a Roth IRA AND a 401k? What’s the difference between an HYSA, CD, and Money Market account? What about a 529 plan? The sheer amount of num...
107. Is the Dream Job a Lie? with Simone Stolzoff
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is the “Dream Job” dead? With Pew Research reporting that Americans are 2x more likely to name their career than their spouse when asked what give...
106. Is Sex Work Feminist? with Grey Renee
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is so much discrimination in sex work –– from “pretty privilege” to body shaming to racism and misogyny, sex workers are often facing ro...
105. Ask Tori: Do I Need a Financial Advisor?
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know if it’s time to hire a financial advisor? Do you even need one to start investing in the first place? And what do you do if you’re...
104. The Hidden Cost of Alcohol with Kelsey Moreira
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The sober-curious movement has grown substantially in recent years as women especially begin to re-evaluate their relationship with alcohol. During th...
103. Becoming an Uncontrollable Woman with Hannah Berner (Berning in Hell Crossover)
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“When you have money, you are no longer controllable.” On today’s episode, we’re sharing a conversation between Hannah Berner (Berning in Hell...
102. How to Stand Out on LinkedIn with Hala Taha
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
LinkedIn is one of the most powerful platforms for job hunters and business owners alike, offering an online professional network unlike any other soc...
101. What Banks Don't Want You to Know with Vrinda Gupta
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The banking industry has come under intense scrutiny in recent years and for good reasons. Banks are a tool, but like any financial tool, if you don’...
100. The 10 Things Holding You Back from Your Financial Goals
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We made it to 100! We’re celebrating 100 episodes of Financial Feminist by going through the 10 things that are most likely standing in the way of r...
99. 29 Things I Learned by 29
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this extra special birthday episode, Tori breaks down the 29 things she learned by age 29. From how to show up better in relationships to financial...
98. Your Body on the Ballot: How to Get Involved this Election Cycle with Emily Tisch Sussman
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oh, say, can you seeeeee that a lot of shit has been going down in the last few years (and days) here in the US of A that hasn’t made us feel too pa...
97. Building a Life You Actually Want with Tara Schuster
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People-pleasers unite (but only if you want to…)! In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Tara Schuster, author of Buy Yourself the F*cking Lili...
96. How to Use Your Credit Cards to Travel for Free
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever watched a TikTok video where someone showed off their lavish lay-down business class suite they got “with points” and wondered, H...
95. The Economic and Social Cost of Not Supporting Women with Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg (theSkimm)
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The stats start hopeful –– more women in college, more women in the workforce, more women in the c-suite –– but life for women in the United S...
94. Taking Up Space in Male-Dominated Fields with Molly Fletcher
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever been the only woman in a room of mostly men, you know the challenges of standing out and having your voice heard and respected. From ...
93. What I Wish I Knew in My Early 20s: Career Edition
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ah, your 20s. The first decade of true adulthood, bills, taxes, job hunting, and everything else that comes with starting out after school. Navigating...
92. Embracing Your Inner-Perfectionist with Katherine Morgan Schafler
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever been labeled a perfectionist but always felt some shame around the moniker, this episode is for you. Tori sits down with Katherine Mo...
How to Be a Better Cook
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this first installment of “Tori Story,” Tori shares her formula and hacks for making delicious meals from home, regardless of how much time you...
91. Understanding Hidden Financial Challenges for Military and Nomadic Families with Lauren Taylor
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you were part of a military family, or a family who moved frequently growing up, you know all too well the strain it can have on your personal rela...
90. How Much Do I Need to Retire?
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How much do I need to retire? How are a few hundred dollars a month going to turn into millions? What happens if the stock market crashes between now ...
89. Navigating Unexpected Loss with Tiffany Aliche
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Budgetnista returns! We’re so grateful to welcome Tiffany Aliche back to Financial Feminist to talk about her life over the last few years since...
88. Financial Therapy with the Shrink Chicks
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
May is Mental Health Month, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned from working with people and their money (and copious amounts of research) it’...
87. Guide to Financial Spring Cleaning
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re almost halfway through the year –– how are your finances? Did you unearth that hidden pile of old tax papers while cleaning out your desk?...
86. Anxiety, Feet Pics, and Buzzfeed Drama with Kelsey Darragh
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought, “Wow, I’d love a podcast episode where we talk about anxiety, mental health, the market for feet pics, and how much money a...
85. How to Network (Without Feeling Icky) with Aleenah Ansari
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If the word “networking” leaves you *screaming-crying-throwing-up* –– you’re not alone. Networking hasn’t always had a negative connotatio...
84. How to Choose the Best Credit Card
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ah, credit cards. The confusing but necessary component to a healthy credit score. But when not used properly, the very tool that can open doors can s...
83. Managing Finances with a Disability with Xian Horn
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s estimated that 54 million people in the United States have a disability –– so how does this impact them financially and an individual level...
82. Motherhood Killed My Career with Emily Tisch Sussman
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The United States hates mothers. At least, their woefully inadequate policies, like no federally mandated paid parental leave, lack of access to affor...
81. What to Do if You’re Laid Off
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve been laid off (or think you might be)... now what? In this episode, Tori runs through a checklist of what to do when you’ve been laid off, ...
80. Ditching Your Corporate 9 to 5 with Amy Porterfield
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneurship is more popular than ever –– both because of accessibility but also the necessity to make more, whether that’s by adding a side...
79. I'm Afraid to Talk About My Net Worth: Tori's Interview on Other People's Pockets
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why are women afraid to talk about their finances? Even our host and financial educator, Tori Dunlap, gets anxious over sharing exactly how much she m...
78. How to Manage Inconsistent Income with Barbara Sloan
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dealing with inconsistent income, whether you’re working in a tipped profession, as a contractor, or any other position where your income varies mon...
77. Raising Financially Confident Kids with Bobbi Rebell
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t want to just raise financially savvy kids –– you want to raise financially savvy grown-ups. When you ask people for their advice on pa...
76. Pay Inequity in Women's Athletics with Ilona Maher
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How much does an Olympic athlete REALLY make? Why are women’s athletics so grossly underpaid in comparison to their men’s team counterparts (espec...
Are Banks Unsafe? What the SVB Shutdown Might Mean for You
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WTF is happening with SVB? Are we heading into another 2008? Is it even safe to use a bank right now? In this pep-talk episode, host and financial edu...
75. Working Through Money Trauma with Shannah Game
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all have a money story, and some (if not almost all) of ours include both big and little “T” trauma that impacts the way we handle finances for...
74. Life Insurance 101 with Ladder
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re already queasy seeing today’s title –– we’d invite you to push through. Whenever we talk about life insurance, we’re inevitably ...
73. Sustaining the Fight for Women's Rights with Lina AbiRafeh
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“If you aren’t present at the table, you’re on the menu” is a quote made famous by Senator Elizabeth Warren and is a summation of today’s gu...
72. The Loneliness Epidemic: Building Meaningful Communities with Natalie Franke
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Isolation and loneliness are on the rise worldwide, and the rise in women feeling more disconnected than ever is an alarming trend. But how can you in...
71. Ask Tori: My Emotions are Ruining my Finances
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever faced imposter syndrome with a job? Felt guilty for a small splurge when things are tight? Tried to talk to friends about money and gott...
69. I Don't Have a Debit Card
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been influenced by the D*ve R*mseys of the world to believe that credit cards are evil, you might be missing out on one of the best money ...
68. Managing Money in Your 30s with The Dow Janes
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just like your skincare regimen changes with age, so should how you manage your finances. In this episode, Tori is joined by Britt and Laurie-Anne of ...
67. How Cults Prey on Women and Their Finances with Dr. Janja Lalich
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The world is obsessed with cults –– and there are more documentaries and true crime podcasts than ever on some of the most controversial organizat...
We're Going on a Book Tour!
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Financial Feminist is hitting the road! Join Tori and our sponsor, SoFi, the all-in-one finance app and bank that has your back, for a night of conver...
66. Healing Your Relationship with Your Body with Sadie Lincoln
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Women are told from a young age to make themselves smaller –– physically, mentally, and emotionally. This leads to playing small in our careers, w...
65. How ADHD Affects Finances with Dr. Sasha Hamdani
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of Americans have ADHD. But, sadly, women specifically have struggled in silence, unaware of their diagnosis until later in life. This lack o...
64. Finding Your Purpose with Ashley Stahl
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The great resignation that started in 2021 set off a wave of workers across industries finally asking themselves the question, “is this REALLY what ...
63. Why We Need Financial Feminism
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tori Dunlap, now a New York Times Bestselling Author, is joined by the host of the UNSTUCKKD podcast and Chief Product Officer of Her First $100K, Kah...
62. Setting Financial Goals for the New Year
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 2023, Financial Feminists! Regardless of if your goals for the year revolve around spending, saving, or investing, setting those goals and ...
Exclusive First Look: Financial Feminist Book
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join host and author Tori Dunlap as she reads from the introduction of her new book, Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy’s Bulls*t to Master...
Best of 2022: How to Stop Emotionally Spending
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this re-release of one of our top episodes of 2022, host Tori Dunlap guides you through a shame and judgment-free practice to help you curb your em...
60. Overcoming Capitalism with Rich and Regular
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Building wealth in a capitalist society can feel like a double-edged sword, and the effect of mass wealth inequality is felt even more by marginalized...
59. What You Need to Know About Mortgages with NerdWallet's Kate Wood
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the housing market in flux and a looming recession on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to learn about the home buying process. Tod...
58. Ask Tori: How Can I Start Investing?
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host and financial educator Tori Dunlap answers voicemail questions from our community, including how to start investing, the perks o...
57. How Much Does a Dominatrix Make? with Mistress Justine Cross
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The business of sex work is often considered taboo in conversation, but considering the sex work industry is primarily made up of women –– we need...
56. Redefining Your Personal Brand with Corporate Natalie
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can building a personal brand help you in your job hunt? Just ask our guest, Corporate Natalie. You might recognize Natalie from her viral TikToks, wh...
55. Step-By-Step Guide to Nailing Your Job Interview
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to finding a job, getting in the door is half the battle, but what do you do after you finally get that interview you’ve been dreaming...
54. We Read Dave Ramsey So You Don't Have To with Gabe Dunn
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get in, feminists –– we’re reading Dave Ramsey (so you don’t have to). In this very special episode, Tori is joined by Bad with Money’s Gabe...
53. Why Women are Overworked and Underpaid with Linda Babcock
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The gender pay gap is real –– but reducing it down to simply “not paying women enough” ignores the broader picture. Today, Tori is joined by L...
52. Recognizing Financial Red Flags in Relationships
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Money is complicated –– and it’s made even more complicated by relationship dynamics. As a nod to spooky season, in today’s episode, Tori guid...
51. How to Live a Regret-Free Life with Doc G
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do the dying have to teach us about money? Doc G (aka Jordan Grumet) learned firsthand what constitutes a regret-free life while working in hospi...
50. How to Talk Politics with Family with Sharon McMahon
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With less than a month to the midterms, it’s never been more important to understand the power of your vote and the importance of understanding how ...
49. How to Negotiate Workplace Benefits
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that you can negotiate more than salary when it comes to a job offer? So many candidates immediately shut down job offers if the salary i...
48. Signs of Financial and Domestic Abuse with Jan Edgar Langbein
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Domestic violence is an equal opportunity epidemic, and today’s guest, Jan Edgar Langbein is here to dispel the myths around domestic violence and s...
47. The Cost of (Breast) Cancer with Dr. Stephanie Graff
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tori sits down with Dr. Stephanie Graff, who shares about her time and research as an oncologist specializing in Breast Cancer ––...
46. What I Learned as a 9-Year-Old Entrepreneur
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At 9 years old, host Tori Dunlap started her first business placing vending machines around her hometown. When she graduated college and sold that sma...
45. Side Hustle 101 with Jannese Torres (Yo Quiero Dinero)
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two financial educators are better than one, so we’re thrilled to be joined by Jannese Torres, the host of the Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast and Latina f...
44. Unlearning Self-Sacrifice for Women with Tiffany Dufu
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From a young age, women are conditioned to take on more for less –– whether it’s in the workplace, housework, raising children, or other unpaid ...
43. Sneaky Ways Companies Keep You in Debt
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paying off debt is hard enough –– add in companies who keep you in the dark and try to make it harder for you to get ahead on your payments, and i...
42. Managing Family Finances with Andy Hill
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Managing solo finances is one thing –– managing finances with a partner or kids? A whole new ballgame. This week, Tori is joined by Andy Hill, the...
41. Real Estate and Reality TV with Selling Sunset's Maya Vander
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do reality TV and the past few years of real estate have in common? There’s lots of drama, and no one really knows what’s going on. We’re k...
40. Buying a Home Was My Biggest Financial Mistake (Almost)
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us have heard from a well-meaning friend or family member that real estate is always a good investment –– and though it can be, blanket ad...
39. How to Live Your Rich Life with Ramit Sethi
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to live a truly “rich life?” Tori is joined by financial educator, Ramit Sethi, to talk about his work centering on creating a u...
BONUS: Student Loan Forgiveness FAQ
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On August 24th, 2022 President Biden announced his multi-layered plan to relieve student borrowers. In this episode, Tori Dunlap walks you through the...
38. Debunking the Starving Artist Myth with Comedian Chelsea Devantez
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where did the myth of the “starving artist” begin? Why did it become so pervasive, and is it even true? Or is it just another way for a society th...
37. How I Saved $100K at 25
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time ever (at least on the podcast), host Tori Dunlap shares her story of saving $100,000 at age 25. Whether you have financial goals li...
36. Job Hopping to Increase Your Income with Cinneah El-Amin
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Long gone are the days of 40-year careers climbing the latter at a single company, and in are the days of job hopping as a means to help grow your inc...
34. Best Bank Accounts for Savings Goals
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re saving your emergency fund for a dream vacation or retirement, you’ll need a place to store those funds –– but not all savings ...
33. Is Math Anxiety Making You Bad With Money? with Black Girl MATHgic
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If an episode about math has you sweating, we get it. It’s estimated that 93% of adults have math anxiety –– so it’s no wonder we have anxiety...
32. The Cost of Childhood Fame with Christy Carlson Romano
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re usually so not the drama –– except this episode totally is. Today, Tori is joined by Christy Carlson Romano, who you may remember as the v...
31. I Wrote a Book!
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have some exciting news to share with our entire Financial Feminist and Her First $100K family… Tori’s book, Financial Feminist is now availabl...
30. Enneagram Guide to Money with Sarajane Case
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing your Meyers-Briggs, your Enneagram, and even your Zodiac sign is always a fun topic of conversation, but what good is a personality test if it...
BONUS: Investing Q&A
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is now really the best time to be investing? Why are women investing at lower rates than men? What do I actually DO with the money after I open a Roth...
29. Going into Business with Friends with Pentatonix's Scott Hoying
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how to take a passion from a dream to a fully-fledged career? Today’s guest did just that –– and got to do it alongside h...
28. Money-Saving Travel Tips
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you love to travel, but stress about overspending or thinking the vacation of your dreams might be out of your reach, this episode is for you. In t...
27. How to Save Our Democracy with Amanda Litman
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does our vote really matter? How do we make our politicians listen to us instead of bending to lobbyists and corporations? Is there hope for our democ...
BONUS: Guide to Canadian Finance
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what the Canadian equivalent of a Roth IRA is? Want to know what your options are for a high-yield savings account? Tori is joi...
26. Allyship and Anti-Racism with Alyssa Hall
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When the Black Lives Matter movement resurged in 2020, many of us began (or reignited) our anti-racism journey –– selling out books, posting black...
25. How to Stop Emotional Spending
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve blacked out and ended up with three candles, two pillows, and a pencil box from the dollar section at Target one too many times (IYKYK), a...
24. Exposing the Entertainment Industry with Model Ella Halikas
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re spilling the tea on the entertainment industry. In this episode, Tori is joined by Sport’s Illustrated model Ella Halikas to talk about her ...
23. LGBTQ+ Finances with the Debt Free Guys
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with credit card debt and overspending? Not sure how to best tackle your overwhelming credit card bills and make a dent in the interested m...
22. How to Plan for a Recession
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The news lately has been, in a word, a little anxiety-inducing. Between articles calling this the stock market “summer from hell,” conversations a...
21. How to Be the Most Interesting Person in the Room with Danielle Robay
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever walked into a room and wondered how to leave the best impression? Dating with no idea how to connect deeper? Wanting to up your networki...
BONUS: Overcome Burnout with Mallory Rowan
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re all feeling it –– collective burnout. Whether you’re working in corporate, building a side hustle, parenting or caregiving, finishing sc...
20. The Myth of "Making It" with Qveen Herby
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Singer, songwriter, and fashion icon, Qveen Herby (formerly frontwoman of the band KARMIN), joins Tori for a candid and at times off the walls discuss...