Money Circle
111 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsYour host, Maggie Germano, is passionate about helping women improve their relationships with money so that they can take better control of their lives. Part of that journey is making personal finance education more accessible and less judgmental, which is why the Money Circle podcast exists. Each week, Maggie will interview amazing women about financial topics to help you explore how you can make a difference in your own financial life or in society as a whole.
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Saving All Year for Big Expenses
October 21, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBThis week, Maggie is talking about saving throughout the year so that you can afford bigger purchases. This is also what is known as creating “sinking funds”. You can do this for lots of different expenses and purchases: Annual or quarterly expenses such as: Car insurance Annual fees Renter’s insurance Taxes Water bill Travel Holiday travel Weekend trips Big vacations Shopping Holiday gifts Birthday gifts Wardrobe refreshes (mention my client) Expensive purchases A car A l...
How to Manage Money As a Family
October 14, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBIf you are partnered, married, if you have kids or think you'll have kids someday... even if you just have parents or siblings, this episode is for you! Chelsea Brennan and Maggie talk all about how to manage finances and other important information as a family, as well as planning ahead in case of emergencies. Chelsea makes these difficult topics easy to understand and act on! -- Resources: Buy the In Case of Emergency Binder Get a will for free: https://tomorrow.me Get a will for $69...
Where to Keep Your Short-Term Savings
October 07, 2019 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MBIt's a short one this week! Maggie is answering listener Samantha's question: “What are the best places to put money that you want to save in the short term, like for a bigger purchase (5–12k) in the near future (2-5 years)?” Resources: Money Circle Podcast episode 2: https://www.maggiegermano.com/podcast/episode02/ High-Yield Savings Accounts: Ally Bank: https://www.ally.com/ Synchrony: https://www.synchronybank.com/ American Express: https://www.americanexpress.com/personalsavings...
Managing Financial Anxiety
September 30, 2019 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode, Maggie sat down with financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin. They talked about financial anxiety, how it manifests, and how you can work to release its hold on you. If you struggle with anxiety about money, this episode is for you! -- Lindsay Bryan-Podvin is the first financial therapist in Michigan; she combines financial literacy with the emotional and psychological side of money. With a professional history in mental health care, she found a greater love working at th...
My Biggest Money Mistake
September 23, 2019 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBTo learn more about Maggie and her coaching and speaking services, visit www.maggiegermano.com. To get more involved with Money Circle: Join the free Facebook group Come to an in-person event in DC Sign up for the virtual membership program The theme music is called Escaping Light by Aaron Sprinkle. The podcast artwork design is by Maggie’s dear husband, Dan Rader.
Making the Connection Between Money and Mental Health
September 16, 2019 09:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBResources: Read Melanie's Allure piece on the link between suicide and debt Buy Melanie's book, Dear Debt Suicide Prevention Blog Tour Student Loan Planner study on suicide and student loan debt Check out financial therapists Amanda Clayman and Lindsay Bryan-Podvin Use the Crisis Text Line Use the Suicide Prevention Lifeline -- Melanie Lockert is the founder of the blog and author of the book, Dear Debt. Through her blog, she chronicled her journey out of $81,000 in student loan deb...
Choosing Between a Free Ride and Independence
September 09, 2019 09:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBThe question this week is from Samantha from Buffalo, NY: "Is it okay to live at home rent free while you’re just starting out working or do you think you need to get out and gain independence?" Resources: Paycheck Calculator: https://smartasset.com/taxes/paycheck-calculator Money Circle Episode 2: https://www.maggiegermano.com/podcast/episode02/ -- To learn more about Maggie and her coaching and speaking services, visit www.maggiegermano.com. To get more involved with Money Circle: J...
Money Tips for Women Over 45
September 02, 2019 10:00 - 47 minutes - 39 MBCris Caruso has been a financial advisor with Bump Financial Group since 2004. She believes knowledge is power, and that financial education is empowerment. Cris combines her knowledge and experience with her clients goals, helping them plan for financial freedom. She understands that money can emotional, but also believes that it is a tool that can help us live our best lives. When Cris isn't working with her team and clients, you can find her on her yoga mat, or spending time at the b...
Maximizing Your Liquid Savings
August 26, 2019 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBThe things you want to consider when choosing an online bank: Interest rates - make sure they are offering high-yield savings accounts Fees - make sure you aren’t paying any monthly maintenance fees Minimum balance requirements - make sure that the bank doesn’t require you to either deposit or maintain a certain balance Mobile accessibility - make sure the bank has a good online portal that allows you to easily access your money ATM fee reimbursement - since online banks are only online...
The Power of Personal Style
August 19, 2019 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBAllison Hamilton-Rohe is a Personal Style Coach, Founder and CEO of DailyOutfit. She created a unique, trademarked formula to help you create a personal style you inhabit with ease. A global nomad, she is currently living in Silver Spring, MD with her husband, two kids, Dutch bunny and new Doodle rescue. To learn more about her work, check out www.dailyoutfit.com or connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn. -- To learn more about Maggie and her coaching and speaking services...
Introducing the Money Circle Podcast!
August 12, 2019 20:54 - 2 minutes - 2.13 MBTo learn more about Maggie and her coaching and speaking services, visit www.maggiegermano.com. To get more involved with Money Circle: Join the free Facebook group Come to an in-person event in DC Sign up for the virtual membership program The theme music is called Escaping Light by Aaron Sprinkle. The podcast artwork design is by my dear husband, Dan Rader.