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City Hacks, Holiday Gifting and More with Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

    • Investing

#21: Author and money expert Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez joins Chris to talk about hacks for visiting and living in cities, deals for holiday gifting and why most money problems aren’t really about money. 
Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez (@stefanieoconnell) is a journalist and author of The Broke and Beautiful Life, the host of the Money Confidential podcast and the founder of Statement Cards. Her work and advice has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC and more. 
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/city-hacks-stefanie-oconnell-rodriguez
 
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Stefanie: Twitter | Website | Money Confidential Podcast
Stephanie's Book: Broke and Beautiful Life
Get free haircuts: Salon Apprentice 
Exciting Dates Book: Adventure Challenge
Stephanie's Guide: 25 Money talks every couple should have
Stefanie's Newsletter: Ambition Bulletin
 
Full Show Notes
(00:20) Who Is Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez?
(01:26) How Stefanie Went from Broadway to Being a Personal Finance Expert
(04:12) The Worst Thing About Low-Paying Careers
(04:49) The Only Consolation When You Are Not Making a Lot of Money
(06:06) How to Do Amazing Activities in High Cost of Living Cities for Free (Or Cheap)
(08:58) How to Find Side Hustles That Give You Exclusive Access to Things You’re Interested In
(11:12) How Can You Go to the Theater for Free (Or Very Cheap)?
(13:58) How to Get Floor Seats at SNL
(15:22) How You Can Have Fun on the Weekends Using Your Credit Card Rewards
(16:11) How You Can Get Discounted Dental Work AND Free Haircuts
(18:10) Why Living in a High Cost of Living Area Really Pays (Despite Being Expensive)
(19:36) Does Where You Live Still Matter in a Post-COVID World? (Geoarbitrage Your Income)
(23:38) Hacks for Holiday Gifting!
(24:57) Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying Gifts
(27:40) Chris’ Attempt at Trying to Opt Out of Holiday Gift Lists
(30:29) When People Get Your Kids Gifts They Don’t Need
(31:26) Stop Buying Birthday Gifts for Your Significant Other, Do This Instead
(32:57) Money Issues Are Almost Never About the Money (Explained)
(37:04) What Does It Mean to Be Financially Fair and Equal in a Relationship?
(43:19) The Ambition Penalty Women Face in the Workplace
(50:06) How Women Can Advocate for Themselves While Avoiding Backlash
(52:44) How to Connect With Stefanie
 
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#21: Author and money expert Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez joins Chris to talk about hacks for visiting and living in cities, deals for holiday gifting and why most money problems aren’t really about money. 
Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez (@stefanieoconnell) is a journalist and author of The Broke and Beautiful Life, the host of the Money Confidential podcast and the founder of Statement Cards. Her work and advice has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC and more. 
Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/city-hacks-stefanie-oconnell-rodriguez
 
Partner Deals
For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals

Resources Mentioned
Connect with Stefanie: Twitter | Website | Money Confidential Podcast
Stephanie's Book: Broke and Beautiful Life
Get free haircuts: Salon Apprentice 
Exciting Dates Book: Adventure Challenge
Stephanie's Guide: 25 Money talks every couple should have
Stefanie's Newsletter: Ambition Bulletin
 
Full Show Notes
(00:20) Who Is Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez?
(01:26) How Stefanie Went from Broadway to Being a Personal Finance Expert
(04:12) The Worst Thing About Low-Paying Careers
(04:49) The Only Consolation When You Are Not Making a Lot of Money
(06:06) How to Do Amazing Activities in High Cost of Living Cities for Free (Or Cheap)
(08:58) How to Find Side Hustles That Give You Exclusive Access to Things You’re Interested In
(11:12) How Can You Go to the Theater for Free (Or Very Cheap)?
(13:58) How to Get Floor Seats at SNL
(15:22) How You Can Have Fun on the Weekends Using Your Credit Card Rewards
(16:11) How You Can Get Discounted Dental Work AND Free Haircuts
(18:10) Why Living in a High Cost of Living Area Really Pays (Despite Being Expensive)
(19:36) Does Where You Live Still Matter in a Post-COVID World? (Geoarbitrage Your Income)
(23:38) Hacks for Holiday Gifting!
(24:57) Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying Gifts
(27:40) Chris’ Attempt at Trying to Opt Out of Holiday Gift Lists
(30:29) When People Get Your Kids Gifts They Don’t Need
(31:26) Stop Buying Birthday Gifts for Your Significant Other, Do This Instead
(32:57) Money Issues Are Almost Never About the Money (Explained)
(37:04) What Does It Mean to Be Financially Fair and Equal in a Relationship?
(43:19) The Ambition Penalty Women Face in the Workplace
(50:06) How Women Can Advocate for Themselves While Avoiding Backlash
(52:44) How to Connect With Stefanie
 
Connect with All the Hacks
All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | Email
Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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