For Fox Sake

#50 Project 2025, Kamala Harris’s Economic Plan & A Gridlocked Presidency

Personal finance is political whether you like it or not. In this episode, Vee reviews Vice President and Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris’s economic plan and what exactly is at stake this November. Click here to register to vote. [https://vote.gov/] In this episode you’ll learn more about: * A look back at one year of For Fox Sake being on air * Kamala Harris initial economic plan * Why I’m voting for Kamala Harris * Project 2025, predicted struggles of the Harris administration + more RESOURCES: * 30-Day Money Challenge [https://veefrugalfox.myflodesk.com/] * 1:1 Financial Coaching Services [https://veefrugalfox.hbportal.co/public/64e8ddc6f6f7c500c4a86cc8/1-Inquiry_form] * OnlyFoxes closed community [https://www.veefrugalfox.com/community] * Monthly Newsletter [https://www.veefrugalfox.com/newsletter] SHOW INFORMATION:  For Fox Sake is a personal finance podcast focused on helping you navigate late-stage capitalism through sustainable budgeting and realistic advice. We actively deconstruct money shame, share real and relatable finance stories, and discuss financial literacy that makes sense for a 2024 world. HOST BIO:  Vee Weir is an award-winning, anti-capitalist personal finance content creator and business owner. Her main focus and mission is to challenge common money myths, dismantle barriers preventing access to financial information and examine how capitalism negatively impacts the working class.  In the past 8 years, Vee has amassed a following of over 35k+ online and has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, CNBC, and more.  When she’s not online she spends her time hiking with her husband and three dogs in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.  HOST SOCIAL MEDIA: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/veefrugalfox/] * Threads [https://www.threads.net/@veefrugalfox] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@veefrugalfox] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@veefrugalfox] * Website [https://www.veefrugalfox.com/] DISCLAIMERS: * This show may contain affiliate links or links from advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. * Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. * The views and opinions expressed by guests on this platform are their own and do not reflect the views or opinions of the institutions with which they are affiliated. Any information provided by guests is intended for informational and discussion purposes only. It is important to note that individual perspectives may vary.  * The hosts and the platform do not endorse or validate the opinions expressed by guests regarding their respective institutions. Listeners are encouraged to independently verify any information provided and to form their own opinions based on a comprehensive consideration of various perspectives. * Opinions are our own. CREDITS: * Artwork: Heather Divoky [https://www.instagram.com/ohnoheatherjo/] * Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing [https://www.instagram.com/weirdigitalmarketing]

#49 The Credit Episode: A Brief History of Credit in America, FICO Scores Explained + Discrimination in the Credit System

**Note: I realize I mispronounced Latine. It is pronounced [lah-tee-ney] In today’s episode Vee explores credit in America: how it started, how it evolved, and how it’s going in the present day. She discusses the predatory practices of the financial industry, how credit scores are calculated, and how the more things change, the more they stay the same. In this episode you’ll learn more about: * How credit began in the 1800s as word-of-mouth and community character vouches * Why a credit score is more than just an “I love debt score” * The selling and profiting off of private information * Redlining, banking deserts, algorithms of oppression in credit reporting and determinations + more! RESOURCES: * 1:1 Financial Coaching Services [https://veefrugalfox.hbportal.co/public/64e8ddc6f6f7c500c4a86cc8/1-Inquiry_form] * OnlyFoxes closed community [https://www.veefrugalfox.com/community] * Monthly Newsletter [https://www.veefrugalfox.com/newsletter] SHOW INFORMATION:  For Fox Sake is a personal finance podcast focused on helping you navigate late-stage capitalism through sustainable budgeting and realistic advice. We actively deconstruct money shame, share real and relatable finance stories, and discuss financial literacy that makes sense for a 2024 world. HOST BIO:  Vee Weir is an award-winning, anti-capitalist personal finance content creator and business owner. Her main focus and mission is to challenge common money myths, dismantle barriers preventing access to financial information and examine how capitalism negatively impacts the working class.  In the past 8 years, Vee has amassed a following of over 35k+ online and has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, CNBC, and more.  When she’s not online she spends her time hiking with her husband and three dogs in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.  HOST SOCIAL MEDIA: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/veefrugalfox/] * Threads [https://www.threads.net/@veefrugalfox] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@veefrugalfox] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@veefrugalfox] * Website [https://www.veefrugalfox.com/] DISCLAIMERS: * This show may contain affiliate links or links from advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. * Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. * The views and opinions expressed by guests on this platform are their own and do not reflect the views or opinions of the institutions with which they are affiliated. Any information provided by guests is intended for informational and discussion purposes only. It is important to note that individual perspectives may vary.  * The hosts and the platform do not endorse or validate the opinions expressed by guests regarding their respective institutions. Listeners are encouraged to independently verify any information provided and to form their own opinions based on a comprehensive consideration of various perspectives. * Opinions are our own. CREDITS: * Artwork: Heather Divoky [https://www.instagram.com/ohnoheatherjo/] * Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing [https://www.instagram.com/weirdigitalmarketing] * Research: Katie Considine

#48 The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad: Money, Politics & Lies

The Olympics are a time to put aside politics and come together in the name of sports. For two weeks we can defy the odds, advocate for peace, and put a pause on the daily monotony of life. If you believe this, I hate to burst your bubble, but The Olympics is one of the most politicized and financially straining events in our society and culture. Playing “Imagine,” at every opening ceremony event doesn’t negate this fact. Someone should probably tell the IOC that. In this episode you’ll learn more about: * The cost of hosting The Olympics and why most cities opt out * Why becoming an Olympian is a class issue * Complaints about NBC’s coverage of The Olympics  * Differences in the Paris 2024 Olympics + more RESOURCES: * 30-Day Money Challenge [https://veefrugalfox.myflodesk.com/] * 1:1 Financial Coaching Services [https://veefrugalfox.hbportal.co/public/64e8ddc6f6f7c500c4a86cc8/1-Inquiry_form] * OnlyFoxes closed community [https://www.veefrugalfox.com/community] * Monthly Newsletter [https://www.veefrugalfox.com/newsletter] SHOW INFORMATION:  For Fox Sake is a personal finance podcast focused on helping you navigate late-stage capitalism through sustainable budgeting and realistic advice. We actively deconstruct money shame, share real and relatable finance stories, and discuss financial literacy that makes sense for a 2024 world. HOST BIO:  Vee Weir is an award-winning, anti-capitalist personal finance content creator and business owner. Her main focus and mission is to challenge common money myths, dismantle barriers preventing access to financial information and examine how capitalism negatively impacts the working class.  In the past 8 years, Vee has amassed a following of over 35k+ online and has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, CNBC, and more.  When she’s not online she spends her time hiking with her husband and three dogs in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.  HOST SOCIAL MEDIA: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/veefrugalfox/] * Threads [https://www.threads.net/@veefrugalfox] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@veefrugalfox] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@veefrugalfox] * Website [https://www.veefrugalfox.com/] DISCLAIMERS: * This show may contain affiliate links or links from advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. * Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. * The views and opinions expressed by guests on this platform are their own and do not reflect the views or opinions of the institutions with which they are affiliated. Any information provided by guests is intended for informational and discussion purposes only. It is important to note that individual perspectives may vary.  * The hosts and the platform do not endorse or validate the opinions expressed by guests regarding their respective institutions. Listeners are encouraged to independently verify any information provided and to form their own opinions based on a comprehensive consideration of various perspectives. * Opinions are our own. CREDITS: * Artwork: Heather Divoky [https://www.instagram.com/ohnoheatherjo/] * Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing [https://www.instagram.com/weirdigitalmarketing]

#47 Spending $25k On Clothes, Queen Amidala + The Need For Quiet Dumps. AITA? r/relationships

In this episode of For Fox Sake, Vee and Joe discuss Reddit stories. Buckle up for a wild ride. In this episode you’ll learn more about: * What financial trauma looks like in real time * How separate financial values from your spouse can divide your marriage  * Stella, the mastermind behind everything * YOU SHALL NOT PASS RESOURCES: * 30-Day Money Challenge [https://veefrugalfox.myflodesk.com/] * 1:1 Financial Coaching Services [https://veefrugalfox.hbportal.co/public/64e8ddc6f6f7c500c4a86cc8/1-Inquiry_form] * OnlyFoxes closed community [https://www.veefrugalfox.com/community] * Monthly Newsletter [https://www.veefrugalfox.com/newsletter] SHOW INFORMATION:  For Fox Sake is a personal finance podcast focused on helping you navigate late-stage capitalism through sustainable budgeting and realistic advice. We actively deconstruct money shame, share real and relatable finance stories, and discuss financial literacy that makes sense for a 2024 world. HOST BIO:  Vee Weir is an award-winning, anti-capitalist personal finance content creator and business owner. Her main focus and mission is to challenge common money myths, dismantle barriers preventing access to financial information and examine how capitalism negatively impacts the working class.  In the past 8 years, Vee has amassed a following of over 35k+ online and has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, CNBC, and more.  When she’s not online she spends her time hiking with her husband and three dogs in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.  HOST SOCIAL MEDIA: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/veefrugalfox/] * Threads [https://www.threads.net/@veefrugalfox] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@veefrugalfox] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@veefrugalfox] * Website [https://www.veefrugalfox.com/] DISCLAIMERS: * This show may contain affiliate links or links from advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. * Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. * The views and opinions expressed by guests on this platform are their own and do not reflect the views or opinions of the institutions with which they are affiliated. Any information provided by guests is intended for informational and discussion purposes only. It is important to note that individual perspectives may vary.  * The hosts and the platform do not endorse or validate the opinions expressed by guests regarding their respective institutions. Listeners are encouraged to independently verify any information provided and to form their own opinions based on a comprehensive consideration of various perspectives. * Opinions are our own. CREDITS: * Artwork: Heather Divoky [https://www.instagram.com/ohnoheatherjo/] * Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing [https://www.instagram.com/weirdigitalmarketing]

#46 Five Quotes That Guide Vee's Life

What do Dr. Brene Brown, mud, and the 26th President of the United States have in common? This podcast episode! Vee is back on the mic with life updates and quick wisdom.  In this episode you’ll learn more about: * Vee’s life updates + family news * Four quotes that guide Vee’s life RESOURCES: * 30-Day Money Challenge [https://veefrugalfox.myflodesk.com/] * 1:1 Financial Coaching Services [https://veefrugalfox.hbportal.co/public/64e8ddc6f6f7c500c4a86cc8/1-Inquiry_form] * OnlyFoxes closed community [https://www.veefrugalfox.com/community] * Monthly Newsletter [https://www.veefrugalfox.com/newsletter] SHOW INFORMATION:  For Fox Sake is a personal finance podcast focused on helping you navigate late-stage capitalism through sustainable budgeting and realistic advice. We actively deconstruct money shame, share real and relatable finance stories, and discuss financial literacy that makes sense for a 2024 world. HOST BIO:  Vee Weir is an award-winning, anti-capitalist personal finance content creator and business owner. Her main focus and mission is to challenge common money myths, dismantle barriers preventing access to financial information and examine how capitalism negatively impacts the working class.  In the past 8 years, Vee has amassed a following of over 35k+ online and has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, CNBC, and more.  When she’s not online she spends her time hiking with her husband and three dogs in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.  HOST SOCIAL MEDIA: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/veefrugalfox/] * Threads [https://www.threads.net/@veefrugalfox] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@veefrugalfox] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@veefrugalfox] * Website [https://www.veefrugalfox.com/] DISCLAIMERS: * This show may contain affiliate links or links from advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. * Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. * The views and opinions expressed by guests on this platform are their own and do not reflect the views or opinions of the institutions with which they are affiliated. Any information provided by guests is intended for informational and discussion purposes only. It is important to note that individual perspectives may vary.  * The hosts and the platform do not endorse or validate the opinions expressed by guests regarding their respective institutions. Listeners are encouraged to independently verify any information provided and to form their own opinions based on a comprehensive consideration of various perspectives. * Opinions are our own. CREDITS: * Artwork: Heather Divoky [https://www.instagram.com/ohnoheatherjo/] * Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing [https://www.instagram.com/weirdigitalmarketing]