Martinis and Your Money Podcast

April is Financial Literacy month. Today the Happy Hour ladies and I are talking about financial literacy — when we gained it, the reason it’s a problem in our country, and ways we can get more comfortable with it.

As always, this was a fun and informative conversation that I hope you enjoy.

For more information, visit the show notes at http://financially-blonde.com/financial-literacy-with-the-happy-hour-ladies  

Direct download: MAYM262_Happy_Hour.mp3
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Shannon shares thoughts, updates and lessons learned over the past year as she approaches her 41st birthday.

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If you have any topics you would like for me to cover on this podcast, I encourage you to email me to Shannon@finblonde.com or tweet to me @blonde_finance or join the private Martinis and Your Money Facebook group and let me know what you want to hear.

And if you want to work with my team at the Financial Gym to help you achieve your goals, head over to - or send friends to - https://financialgym.com to lock in your low rates today.

Until next time, take care!!

Direct download: MAYM261_Shannons_Birthday.mp3
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I was fortunate and privileged to have my college education funded by my parents and, 23 years ago when I started college, I knew that was a big thing.

I remember watching my college roommate go off to work-study and feeling thankful that wasn’t me. Then we graduated, got similar jobs at Bank of America, and shared an apartment, and she had an extra $500 a month in student loan payments that I didn’t have.

Fast forward to me starting the Financial Gym and I feel like all we see, day in and day out, are people trying to figure out student loans and live their best lives possible while doing so.

I’m thankful to have my friend David Carlson back on the show to chat more about student loans and the book he’s written to help with them, Student Loan Solution: 5 Steps to Take Control of Your Student Loans and Financial Life.

For more information, visit the show notes at http://financially-blonde.com/student-loan-solution-with-david-carlson/ 

Direct download: MAYM260_David_Carlson.mp3
Category:investing -- posted at: 1:00am EDT

I always say that without physical, mental, or financial health, what are we doing this for. I view all three as equally critical to allow us to live our best lives.

Even though May is Mental Health Awareness Month, I wanted to kick off my discussion in April and speak to a mental health practitioner to answer all of the questions I’ve had around my own mental health, like how do I find the right therapist? How much should I pay? Can I negotiate? and more.

Joining me to answer my questions, and hopefully yours, is Jenny Maenpaa, Psychotherapist and Women’s Leadership Coach and Founder of Forward in Heels. Jenny is a long-time friend of the Gym and I love her perspective on all things mental health.

For more information, visit the show notes at http://financially-blonde.com/forward-in-heels-with-jenny-maenpaa/ 

Direct download: MAYM259_Jenny_Maenpaa.mp3
Category:investing -- posted at: 1:00am EDT

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