The Money Nerds

5 Stages of Financial Independence | Jamila Souffrant

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

About Jamila Souffrant Jamila Souffrant is the author of "Your Journey To Financial Freedom A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving Wealth and Happiness" a...

Are You Financial Fraud Proof? | Kathy Stokes

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This time of year is very prevalent for fraud. And it’s everywhere!  About Kathy Stokes Kathy Stokes is a nationally recognized leader in the consu...

Article Reaction - Driving For Uber 40 Hours Per Week

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Financial Tradeoffs - How to Prioritize Financial Goals

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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*Revisit* How to Change Your Life Using the Habit Loop

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode with Lauren Bowling: https://www.themoneynerds.com/23-struggling-actress-blogging-guru-lauren-bowling/ Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney...

Guide to Financially Stress-Free Holidays

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Finding Financial Independence at 27 and 28 | Emily and James Lowery

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

About James and Emily James and Emily were just two regular people, working regular jobs, and living in a regular town when they found the financial i...

How a Lemonade Business Paid for Pharmacy School | Elizabeth Williams

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

About Elizabeth Williams Elizabeth is a 22-year old lemonade business owner. She started her lemonade business in 2019 and now sells over 10,000 lemon...

5 Step Money System

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Can you reach Financial Independence with FEWER rental properties? | Chad Carson

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

About Chad Carson Chad Carson (aka Coach Carson) is an author, investor, podcaster, and life-long learner who used real estate investing to reach fina...

10 Money Principles I Live By

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how a financial coach approaches money? This episode breaks down 10 money principles I tend to live by.  Enjoy! Learn more ab...

What Does Living a Wealthy Life Actually Mean? | Dawn Dahlby

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

About Dawn Dahlby Dawn Dahlby is a Certified Financial Planner, wealth wellness expert and author of the upcoming book Live WELLthy™: Own Your Wort...

Blueprint For Success on Etsy | Lindsay Ashworth

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

About Lindsay Ashworth Lindsay Ashworth creates printables to help you celebrate your life and teaches women to make printables so they can use their ...

How To Renovate Your Home Without Going Broke

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Renovations can be really, really expensive, but these tips will be helpful if you are planning on doing any remodeling, redecorating, and renovations...

*Revisit* The Japanese Art of Happy Money | Ken Honda

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Getting Your Mind Right With Money | Yanely Espinal

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

About Yanely Espinal Yanely Espinal is a Brooklyn-born, ball of energy! She’s an educator with a gift for storytelling and a passion for explaining ...

Recession Proof Your Financial Life | Robert Farrington

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

About Robert Farrington Robert Farrington is a millennial money expert and founder of The College Investor. What You’ll Learn In this episode we t...

Viral Education: Learning Social Media Secrets From the "TikTok Teacher" | Helen Polise

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

About Helen Polise Helen Polise, aka the “TikTok Teacher” and owner of Muthership Productions, is a TV commercial director with 30+ years of exper...

*Revisit* How to Get Noticed, Promoted, and Be a Better Communicator | Denise Dudley

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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How To Negotiate Your Medical Bills | Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

About Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington is an internal medicine physician and medical billing expert. A determined patient advoc...

Financially Preparing for Kids, Motherhood and Entrepreneurship | Kelly Anne Smith

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

About Kelly Anne Smith Kelly Anne Smith is the owner and founder of Dreamer To Profitable and Freedom In A Budget, an investing and personal finance b...

Building Wealth Through Real Estate as a Single Mom | Sarah King

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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*Revisit* Improving Your Self-Talk + Self-Confidence | Natalie Bacon

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Rethinking self care

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever thought self-care means bubble baths or treating yourself , this episode is for you. I'm breaking down everything I've learned about se...

5 Financial Fallacies

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of The Money Nerds podcast explores common financial fallacies that can lead to poor financial decisions and missed opportunities for bui...

How to Grow Your Money

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A financial nerd and host of the Money Nerds podcast, Whitney Hansen guides listeners through the complex world of investing and provides a blueprint ...

*Revisit* Organization Tips for Your Home and Life

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I had to dust off this episode of The Money Nerds Podcast because, this one is so fun and timely– since spring cleaning is on all of our brains. ...

So what is the “secret” to financial success?

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been following along all the way to the end of the podcast episodes, you already know I ask every guest, “what is the secret to financia...

10 Most Frequently Asked Financial Questions

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I researched the top 10 most frequently asked financial questions and answered them. Questions covered in this episode: How do I create a bu...

Feeling Unmotivated? Try these tips to help you get back on track!

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all get unmotivated from time to time- this is pretty normal. These tips will help you get back on track. Enjoy! The post Feeling Unmotivated?...

My Incredibly Expensive Flower Pot House *Update*

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been following along, you probably know that last year I was one of 100 winners of the Airbnb OMG Fund and we are building a giant flower ...

How incorporating plant-based eating can save you money | Toni Okamoto

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

About Toni Okamoto Toni Okamoto is the founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, the website and meal plan that shows you how to save dough by eating ve...

Signs You’re Richer Than You Think

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know if you’re doing okay financially? This is a popular trend in the content creation space. So today I’m breaking down my own 2 cents...

Best Methods For Paying Off Debt

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many ways to pay off debt. These are the most common that I highly recommend and how to start implementing them immediately. Enjoy! ...

How to create a rich life | Scarlett Cochran from One Big Happy Life

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

About Scarlett Cochran Scarlett Cochran is a lawyer, wealth expert, and founder of One Big Happy Life, where she empowers people to live fulfilling an...

7 Reasons Why It’s Hard To Stick To A Budget (And how to fix it!)

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

People have a hard time sticking to a budget for several reasons- these are 7 of the most common reasons AND what you can do to fix that. Enjoy! Whitn...

Money Tips For Those in the Service Industry | Barbara Sloan

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

About Barbara Sloan Barbara Sloan is the author of the book Tipped: The life-changing guide to financial freedom for waitresses, bartenders, strippers...

How to shift from a SPENDER to a SAVER mindset

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever thought you’re just a spender and theres nothing you can do about it, I hope today’s episode helps you. This episode breaks down ...

Quick Tasks That Save Time and Money Later

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are lots of tasks that we can do, but not all yield the same results. That’s why I jotted down some tasks that actually do save you time and m...

Cash back or travel points? Which cards to choose | Zac Hood

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

About Zac Hood Zac Hood founded Travel Freely in 2017. His first experience with rewards credit cards allowed him to propose to his wife in Southern F...

End of Year Wrap Up: Habit Change | PART 3

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Building on our previous 2 weeks of content, this episode will help you build healthy habits around your takeaways from episode 1 and 2. Mentioned in ...

End of Year Wrap Up: Financial Assessment | PART 2

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Building on last week’s episode, this week we are getting extra nerdy and running numbers to see how our finances are going. I recommend treating th...

END OF YEAR WRAP UP: DREAMING BIGGER | PART 1

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I love a good end of year wrap up. This year on the Money Nerds we are wrapping up the year with a new series to help you start your new year strong. ...

Investing in Luxury STRs as a side hustle | Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

About Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh Rachel was born in Haiti with a drive to make a difference and not take her parents’ sacrifices for granted.  She was r...

Geodomes and Giant Flower Pots- My Style of Real Estate Investing

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve had a lot of fun real estate projects come through the hopper and wanted to share with you what those look like so far. A year ago we did a Par...

Are mid-term rentals the new short term rentals? | Zeona McIntyre

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

About Zeona McIntyre Zeona McIntyre has been an Airbnb host since 2012. After 10 years of managing short-term rentals across the globe, she has transi...

5 Step Guide To Getting Your Career In SHAPE | Dr. Candace Steele Flippin

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

About Dr. Candace Steele Flippin Dr. Candace Steele Flippin is a global communications expert, multigenerational workplace scholar, TEDx speaker, and ...

Starring in a Netflix Documentary + What She Learned | Kim Massale

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

About Kim Massale Kimberly Massale is an entrepreneur and feminine freedom coach who supports female business owners who are ready to break out of def...

The Mindset Behind Earning $10K+/Month on Etsy | Rachel Jimenez

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

About Rachel Jimenez Rachel Jimenez is the founder of Money Hacking Mama and runs an Etsy shop. In less than 2 years, Rachel went from working a full-...

Talking about money with kids. How much to share? | Robin Taub

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

About Robin Taub Robin Taub is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), keynote speaker and bestselling author. Her latest award-winning book,...

Investing for Short-Medium Term Goals | Tara Falcone

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

About Tara Falcone Tara Falcone, CFA, CFP® is Founder and CEO of Reason, a goal-based investing platform empowering people to invest for specific goa...

All About Solo 401k | Sean Mullaney

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The discussion is intended to be for general educational purposes and is not tax, legal, or investment advice for any individual. About Sean Mullaney ...

Does the 50/30/20 Budget Work?

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve come across the 50/30/20 budget you might wonder if it works? This episode breaks down everything you need to know about this budgeting sy...

Taxes 101

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Taxes can feel like such a frustrating topic. And I get it! Taxes are complicated. This episode breaks down the basics of taxes. Enjoy! The post Taxe...

*Alert* Student Loan Cancellation up to $20,000

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m breaking down what the student loan cancellation is all about, how to know if you qualify, what to do next and what to do if th...

Building wealth through connection | Vincent Pugliese

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

About Vincent Pugliese Vincent is the founder of the Total Life Freedom Community. Living a life of freedom is of huge importance to Vincent and his w...

Cashing out + Paying off $200K in debt | Kiersten and Julien Saunders from Rich and Regular

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

About Kiersten and Julien Saunders Kiersten and Julien are the founders of Rich and Regular. Together they paid off $200,000 and are encouraging peopl...

Embarassing Money Questions

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, we feel embarrassed asking money questions. For the record, I don’t think we should EVER feel embarrassed about not knowing something. Th...

How to take stock of your life | Jordan Grumet

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

About Jordan Grumet Jordan is the author of the book Taking Stock and host of the podcast Earn and Invest. He spent years as a hospice doctor. What Yo...

I Bonds: Everything You Need To Know About This Investment

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You might have heard a lot about an investment called I Bonds. They are currently taking off because of the high yield- 9.62%! 🤯 This episode explo...

Becoming A Video Game Influencer | Jordan Mauriello

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever wondered about what it takes to become a video game influencer–this episode is for you. About Jordan Mauriello Jordan Mauriello is ...

Money Tips For Those With Limited Incomes

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it feels like personal finance advice isn’t relatable- especially if you have a limited income. These tips are for people who are truly pa...

What I learned trying a 75-day mental toughness program

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found that you are in a bit of a funk? Like you can’t seem to follow through on things and stay disciplined on the daily tasks? I was ...

How To Build Wealth

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Building wealth is a process. This episode discusses 3 areas that will help you build wealth and stay on track with your financial journey. Enjoy! Th...

6 Steps to Quitting Strategically (revisited)

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

No doubt there has been a lot going on in the job market with the “Great Resignation”. We are finding that sometimes quitting something is the bes...

Feel like you’re behind on retirement? | Kimberlee Davis

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

About Kimberlee Davis Kimberlee Davis has more than 25 years of finance, legal, and corporate experience and is a Managing Director/Partner at The Bah...

Budgeting 101 Masterclass

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk all things budgeting! This is my favorite thing to talk about because, everyone needs a budget, AND it gives you back control of your fin...

Healing trauma through finances | Laura Parr

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

DISCLAIMER: This episode discusses really tough subjects regarding mental health, loss of a child, eating disorders and other topics that may be trigg...

9 Financial Pitfalls

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of financial pitfalls out there. These are 9 that I see frequently and wanted to chat through. Enjoy! Support Our Sponsor Indeed: Get ...

*Revisited* Improving Your Self-talk + Self-Confidence | Natalie Bacon

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learning how to improve your self-talk and self-confidence is a powerful skill to use on your financial journey. This episode is packed with some gems...

Stocks 101: Beginner’s Guide | Brian Feroldi

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

*Note: There were some audio cutouts towards the end of the episode. This shouldn’t affect the content too much. Just a heads up! About Brian Ferold...

Credit 101

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re confused AF about what credit is, how a credit report differs from a credit score and even what you can do to make your credit score as hi...

Detailed Steps- How to Make More Money (Revisited)

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Making more money can feel overwhelming. This episode breaks down some detailed steps into how you can make more money without necessarily trading mor...

Paying off $71k in 5 years, Trying Rover, + Selling Soap on Etsy | Vee Weir

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

About Vee Weir Vee Weir is the owner and founder of Vee Frugal Fox, an inclusive online brand for those paying down debt, saving money, and living the...

How To Get Your Dream Job (Revisited)

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Getting your dream job isn’t always straight forward, or easy, but there is a strategy that you can use to help you start building up to that dream ...

5 Stages of Burnout: Do you feel financial burnout?

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Burnout is a real thing and honestly finding good info on it was hard to come by. I have been learning about burnout for a while and really appreciate...

House Hacking With Kids | Jen Narciso

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

**Trigger Warning: This episode talks about Jen’s story with the loss of her baby through stillbirth. About Jen Narciso Jen Narciso is the founder o...

Increasing your value as an employee (and getting paid more!) | Derrick Kinney from Good Money

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

About Derrick Kinney Derrick Kinney is CEO of Good Money Framework, author of Good Money Revolution and host of the popular Good Money podcast. He bel...

An artist’s approach to finances | Sheryl Kosovski

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Say hi to me on IG: @whitney_hansen_co About Sheryl Kosovski Sheryl Kosovski of Self-Worth.coach is a certified financial and business coach. Working ...

Going against the grain with your finances. | Sami Womack

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

About Sami Womack Sami Womack is the brains behind A Sunny Side Up Life. She’s a budgeting coach, host of a chart-topping podcast and runs a growing...

Money Stories- Uncovering Your Money Story + Creating A Healthier Script

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Money stories impact our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors on money. They are a big freakin’ deal. But so many of us don’t even understand the ful...

Unpacking Financial Jealousy (Revisited)

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was very popular, and needs to be revisited. We alllll fall into the this jealousy trap from time to time and this episode will help you ...

5TF – Things To Give Up On In 2022

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are 5 things to give up on in 2022. No it’s not your coffee. 😆 These will make a much bigger difference in how you feel about your financia...

Intro to Cryptocurrency | Eric Rosenberg

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our friend and previous guest, Eric Rosenberg is back and talking to us all about crypto. This is basically a 101 level conversation as I navigate the...

Last 30 Days Challenge: Small Habit Tweaks That Get Results | Week 4 (YEARLY TRADITION)

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week of our last 30 days challenge! This week we are focusing on small habit tweaks that will help you get great results. If you would like to us...

Last 30 Days Challenge: Yearly Financial Review- Week 3 (YEARLY TRADITION)

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing our yearly tradition with this week’s episode on conducting a yearly financial review. Enjoy! The post Last 30 Days Challenge: Yearly Fi...

Detailed Steps to Setting Financial Goals- Week 2 | Yearly Tradition

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are diving into setting better financial goals for the upcoming year. This episode is part of a yearly tradition for preparing for the ne...

Last 30 Days Challenge: Week 1- Money Mindset (YEARLY TRADITION)

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is my favorite series I’ve ever done on the podcast. Part 1 is all about your money mindset. It will help you get a better grasp of what your c...

4 Mechanisms of Financial Independence | Dan Sheeks

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

About Dan Sheeks Dan is the owner and founder of SheeksFreaks LLC, an online community to help young people live their best lives by making smart mone...

5TF – Investing Books to Read

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

These tend to be some of my go-to recommendations for investing books. I tried to break down who each of these books might be good for, but I really r...

$15,000 in passive income | Rachel Richards

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

About Rachel Richards At the age of 27, Rachel Richards quit her job and retired, living off $15,000 per month in passive income. Rachel is the bestse...

Intersection between mental health + money | Chloe Daniels from Clo Bare

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

About Clo Bare Chloe from Clo Bare Money Coach is a money coach who focuses on education folks on the basics of Personal finances and investing. She a...

5TF – Getting Your Grocery Budget Under Control

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you need to get your grocery budget under control, this episode is for you. Enjoy! The post 5TF – Getting Your Grocery Budget Under Control appe...

Building A Net Worth of $700,000 | Case Study with Andy Hill *Revisited*

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I loved this episode with Andy Hill from Marriage Kids and Money podcast. He and his awesome wife have built an incredibly impressive portfolio and ar...

I tried Amazon Flex for 2 weeks… here’s what I thought

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever been curious about Amazon Flex as a side hustle, I’ve got you covered. I’ve tested it for 2 weeks and this was my experience. Enj...

Paying Off Debt Based on Your Personality

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I love a good personality quiz! Most of us already have a pretty good idea of what type of person we are, what motivates us, and how we prefer to acco...

Virtual Envelope Systems + Military Life | Jen Hemphill

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I loved this conversation with my friend Jen Hemphill. In fact, this was the 3rd episode I EVER recorded. We’ve come a long way my friend. 😂 Enjo...

*Revisited* Side Hustles: Launching A Physical Product Business | Cody Berman

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The idea of launching a physical product has always been interesting to me. That’s why we’re bringing back this episode so we can all (re)learn to...

“High Five Discipline” – tips for positive parenting without traumatizing kids | Dr. Candice Jones

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

About Dr. Candice Jones Candice W. Jones, MD, FAAP is a board-certified physician practicing as a general pediatrician in Orlando, FL. She provides a ...

Grieving an unexpected death + navigating the wealth purgatory | Krista St-Germain

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

About Krista St-Germain Krista St-Germain is a Master Certified Life Coach, grief expert, widow, mom and host of The Widowed Mom Podcast. When her hus...