Millennial Money Wondery

I’ve learned a lot in 2020. Things like always have at least 5 backup rolls of toilet paper and don’t ever walk past the Lysol antibacterial aisle without grabbing some. But I’ve also learned a lot about money this year, some lessons I’ve experienced personally, and some I’m sharing from friends, podcast guests, and other people that are very smart when it comes to money. Join me for 10 money lessons from 2020 that I think you need to know about.




What You'll LearnHow to prepare your money for life's ebbs and flowsWhat is one thing you need to know about your savingsHow to build new money habits that stickWhy the stock market always bounces backHow to build buckets of moneyWhy a strong network is your best asset


Links MentionedLearn How to Invest As a Side Hustle with Teri Ijeoma7 Money Mistakes That Are Ok to MakeHow to Buy What You Want and Skip the Debt with Daniela CorrenteHow to Furniture Flip & Side Hustle Your Way to An Extra $500 with Whitney Hansen


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Thanksgiving is gonna look a little different this year, and you know what, that’s a good thing. It’s time to throw out the rules of the Thanksgivings of the past. You don’t have to drain your bank account at the grocery store or be exhausted after cooking, and hey if you love lasagna, why not make that Thanksgiving. Our guest, food, and travel journalist, Melissa Corbin, is joining us to share all the ways you can embrace Thanksgiving in 2020.




Meet Melissa

Melissa is going to be your Thanksgiving guide on this episode. She’s a Tennessee based freelance food and travel journalist sharing stories of folks who care about their world’s future. She’s been published in some of the top magazines and sites including Travel Channel, USA Today, Food and Wine Magazine, Lonely Planet, and many others. Sit back and enjoy this fun conversation about turkey, sweet potatoes, giving gratitude, Thanksgiving history, and find out the right way to pronounce one of America’s favorite desserts.




What You'll LearnHow to change the rules this ThanksgivingWhy you don't need to go broke cooking a large mealSecrets to make your Thanksgiving great if you've never cooked beforeLoads of recipes to shake up ThanksgivingWays to embrace gratitude and giving back this yearLinksMelissa's websiteMelissa on IGTurkey Talk ArticleArticle on Soul FoodLuxe Lifestyle Magazine (Sweet Potato Recipes coming in Dec)Planning a Zoom Thanksgiving


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Have you ever hit the snooze button on open enrollment and just left your benefits as is? I know I have – but not this year. Open enrollment is the best time to change your health plan, enroll in new benefits, and make sure you’re set for next year. Not to mention, now is the best time to make sure your benefits are as pandemic proof as possible.

According to a new MetLife survey, Gen Z and millennial workers are lacking confidence when making decisions around their benefits, and it’s causing them to feel insecure about their finances, overall. If you’ve ever had that sinking feeling that you don’t know if you’re in the right health plan, and had questions about the myriad of other benefits choices, this episode is for you.




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Meredith Ryan-Reid a Senior Vice President and head of MetLife’s Financial Wellness & Engagement organization, together with Marsha Barnes, a personal finance expert, financial social worker, commentator, and Founder of The Finance Bar have some great insight to move you from feeling insecure to I got this during open enrollment.




What You'll LearnHow to select the benefits that are right for youWays to feel secure when you choose your benefits this yearHow much time should you spend selecting your benefitsWhat should you do if you were laid off this yearWays to save money when shopping for your benefits


LinksMetLife Open Enrollment websiteThe Finance BarHealth Insurance Exchange Info


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Did you know that 300 million people around the world have depression and anxiety, according to the World Health Organization, and It’s estimated that 15 percent of the adult population will experience depression at some point in their lifetime? I’m one of them, and this is my journey.

In this episode I'm sharing some of my most personal money and life lessons that I learned suffering through anxiety and depression. This is a reboot episode from 2019, but I think if anything 2020 has taught me it's that I need to share not only the good stuff, but also the tough aspects of life.




What You'll LearnThe money lessons I learned battling through depression and anxietyWhy I'm a big fan of creating a "health slush fund"How I used acupuncture and herbs to help heal my bodyWhat food choices I made to get my body in fighting shapeThe economic impact of depression on everyday lifeHow green juice helped heal my body


LinksAcupuncture for stress and depressionDepression statistics and the economic impact of depression


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What is money to you? It’s time to use your money to help you get where you want to be and time to let go of your money using you. But how do you practically do that? Jedidiah Collins, a former guest on our show, is back to share his story of pivoting from NFL career to Certified Financial Planner to author and speaker, understanding how to grow through hard times, and the power of asking yourself one simple money question that can forever change your life.




About Our Guest

JEDIDIAH COLLINS, CFP® is Founder of Rookie to Veteran™ and Author of Your Money Vehicle. After being signed as an undrafted free agent in 2008, he played seven seasons in the NFL while studying for the Certification in Financial Planning in the off-seasons.

Today, Jedidiah’s mission is to empower students, athletes, and young professionals with the behaviors needed to eliminate the gap between the potential of their goals and the success they desire!

What You'll LearnHow Jed went from NFL Veteran to a money expertHow to not only get through but grow through hard timesHow to pivot in life when it feels challengingWhy you need a healthy money mindsetThe power of setting goals…consistentlyWhy it's ok to fail in your career and with your moneyHow to uncover your money story (and why it’s important)How to figure out your money burn rateLinksYour Money Vehicle bookYour Money Vehicle courseJed's Website


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In case you didn’t know, creating the ultimate holiday spending plan is actually the best gift you can give yourself this season. Well, that and some serious self-care because we all need a little TLC this year. Sure, 2020 looks a little different than last year or really any other year, but that doesn't mean you still can’t enjoy a little holiday shopping. Let's just do it with a plan so you can toast to 2021 without giving the evil eye to your holiday debt.




What You'll LearnWhy Black Friday is changing this year and what you need to knowHow a holiday shopping plan can save you a ton of moneyThe best apps and sites to save you moneyHow to pay off debt if you have some this holiday seasonWhy shopping small is important this year


LinksSanta's BagRaiseSlickdealsSplititAfterpayCouponfollow.com


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