The Gift That Keeps Giving

HOW TO STOP THE LITERACY CRISIS!!!

I sound the alarm on a literacy crisis and explain why reading is a money skill, not a hobby. I connect reading to loans, contracts, AI, and everyday financial habits so you stop getting played by fine print and weak oversight.  If you have any questions or topics you would like to here. CLICK HERE!!!!!! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1825918/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1825918/support] Subscribe To The YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXMb7HYdPtTi8n2kiHIgcTw

Opinions Are Just Like......

The internet has convinced a lot of people that their opinion is priceless, and that every hot take deserves a microphone. We push back on that hard, starting with a simple reality: attention is currency, and social media monetization turns outrage into income. When you argue in the comments, hate-watch, or quote-post someone you can’t stand, you may be funding the exact behavior you say you hate.  We also get into parasocial relationships and celebrity worship, from stan armies to folks who talk about artists like they grew up together. We talk about why privacy used to protect creators, why “everything is content” makes real life messier, and how obsession can replace the care you should be giving your own people. If you’ve ever felt your mood shift after doom-scrolling, this conversation puts language to that feeling and offers a better way to move.  Then we address the uglier side of online culture: racist trolling, propaganda, and the way harmful behavior can get amplified and even rewarded. The goal isn’t to stay angry, it’s to get free. We end with the most practical mindset shift of all: build real skills, learn a trade, understand your financial documents, and protect your money from anyone counting on you being uninformed.  Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review with your take: what boundary are you setting with social media this week? If you have any questions or topics you would like to here. CLICK HERE!!!!!! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1825918/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1825918/support] Subscribe To The YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXMb7HYdPtTi8n2kiHIgcTw

GET YOUR HANDS OUT MY POCKET !

They don’t ask how you’re doing. They ask what you can send. If you’ve ever felt like the “rich” friend just because you manage your money, this conversation is for you. We’re talking about begging, pocket watching, and the strange obsession some people have with counting somebody else’s pockets the moment they see new shoes, a car, or a nice outfit. We dig into how money entitlement ruins relationships fast, especially when “I just need $20” turns into weekly requests, guilt trips, and disrespect the second you say no. We also get into the culture around jealousy and social media commentary, where folks celebrate celebrity wealth but shame regular people for leveling up. The truth is uncomfortable: some people idolize struggle, then attack you for choosing stability, discipline, and growth. If this hits home, subscribe, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s the hardest money boundary you’ve had to set? If you have any questions or topics you would like to here. CLICK HERE!!!!!! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1825918/fan_mail/new] Subscribe To The YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXMb7HYdPtTi8n2kiHIgcTw

Four-Dollar Gas And Two Open Registers

Something feels off in daily life, and I’m back on the mic to talk straight about what I’m seeing: job shortages that leave people ghosted after interviews, inflation that makes a simple night out feel irresponsible, and communities watching stores and restaurants shut down one after another. When gas prices climb and fast food costs as much as a real meal, it starts to feel like we’re living in a financial lockdown. I also get into what’s happening to public education and why it matters to everyone, even if you don’t have kids. Shiny renovations don’t mean strong learning, and teachers are being asked to do more with less while students battle nonstop distraction from social media. Then there’s the bigger policy shift toward charter schools and the growing pressure to bring AI into the classroom. We’ve got to ask who benefits, who gets left out, and what kind of future we’re building when basic literacy and support aren’t treated like priorities. From there, I zoom out to culture: retail stores running on skeleton crews, gaming companies chasing microtransactions instead of creativity, and social media platforms rewarding rage bait and fake importance. My takeaway is simple but hard: protect your circle, stop feeding negativity, think for yourself, and build a skill set nobody can take from you. If this hit home, subscribe to Way The Money Podcast, share it with a friend, and leave a review. What part of this “new normal” are you most tired of? If you have any questions or topics you would like to here. CLICK HERE!!!!!! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1825918/fan_mail/new] Subscribe To The YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXMb7HYdPtTi8n2kiHIgcTw

Financing Your Future Ft. Linda Grizley CFP

Money gets real when rent is due, tuition lingers, and your friends want that last-minute show. We brought on certified financial planner and money coach Linda Grizzly to help us cut through the noise with a plan that respects real life. Together we dig into lifestyle creep, the early power of compound interest, and a simple twist that lets you enjoy today without sabotaging tomorrow: Me Money, a guilt-free spending bucket that protects your goals. We talk about what it’s like to be 23, chasing creative work, and trying to help peers who think money talk is boring or judgmental. Linda makes it practical: capture a slice of every raise before lifestyle expands, use a high-yield savings account to build momentum, and decide fun with intention by comparing options inside a firm Me Money budget. That single change makes tradeoffs visible, so you can choose the show now and the shoes later, or flip it—without touching rent, bills, or debt payments. We also explore the sting of college costs during COVID and how to reframe school as one of many paths to opportunity. If you’re eyeing financial services, Linda breaks down why the CFP credential often matters more to employers than a master’s, what the exam really signals, and how to get started with entry-level roles and smart licensing. Then we tackle debt head-on: why paying more than the minimum shrinks timelines, how avalanche or snowball methods can fit your personality, and how weekly check-ins turn fear into progress. The through-line is mindset and community—small steps, daily consistency, and building name equity that opens doors long after the paycheck hits. Hit play to get practical, human money strategies you can use this week. If this conversation helped, subscribe, share it with a friend, and drop your money personality in the comments—are you a Saver, Spender, Avoider, Security Seeker, or Risk Taker? Let’s earn together. If you have any questions or topics you would like to here. CLICK HERE!!!!!! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1825918/fan_mail/new] Subscribe To The YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXMb7HYdPtTi8n2kiHIgcTw