The Money Nerds

How To Get a $500 Starter Emergency Fund Quickly Aug 19, 2026 839 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should You Try a No Spend Challenge? Aug 12, 2026 1499 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ambition vs. Contentment Aug 7, 2026 910 This episode we’re exploring ambition vs contentment. Are they opposites? Can they coexist? What fuels your ambition?  And how does making a decision from a place of “enough” contrast decision based on scarcity? Mentioned in this episode Join my weekly newsletter and get access to the free DIY Investor Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get Your Credit Score Above 720 Jul 29, 2026 830 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I watched 20 hours of Ramit Sethi.... Here's what I learned Jul 23, 2026 1474 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cost of Low Self-Worth Jul 15, 2026 1697 In this episode, I’m exploring how low self-worth can quietly shape your financial life, from under-earning and overspending to avoiding negotiation and staying stuck in unhealthy relationships. I break down the difference between self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth, and how each one affects the choices we make with money. What You’ll Learn Financial implications of low self-worth

Things I Do To Build Wealth That Don't Look Rich Jul 8, 2026 818 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Personal Stylist Shares Tips For Dressing Better On A Budget Jul 1, 2026 2881 Personal style impacts confidence and self-expression with stylist Laura Tully. In this episode, Laura shares practical tips on building a wardrobe that truly reflects who you are, without breaking the bank. Perfect for anyone wanting to elevate their style effortlessly and authentically. In this episode we talk about: Laura’s journey from Jamaica to a personal stylist—lessons learned along

Try These Strategies If You Struggle With Impulse Buys Jun 25, 2026 1327 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Key To Being More Magnetic | Sabrina Bendory Jun 17, 2026 3188 About Sabrina Bendory is a best-selling author, writer, and relationship coach who helps women build unshakable confidence, break unhealthy patterns, and attract healthy, fulfilling love. She is the author of You’re Overthinking It: Find Lifelong Love by Being Your True Self and Detached: How to Let Go, Heal, and Become Irresistible, transformative guides rooted in psychology, personal insight,

Advice I'd Give My BFF About Money Jun 10, 2026 1437 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tips for Learning to Love Your Life Again Jun 4, 2026 1307 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lessons From Someone Who Retired By 30 | Cody Berman May 27, 2026 3467 If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to retire by 30, this episode is for you! Even if you’re in your 30s, 40s, or beyond, you will walk away with some applicable tips no matter where you’re starting! About Cody Berman Cody Berman was able to make work optional by the time he turned 25. He was initially bit by the financial independence bug when he was in high school and started to impleme

Why It Feels Like You're Always Financially Behind May 20, 2026 823 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hidden Costs of Summer (and How to Prepare) May 13, 2026 1943 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moms, Dads, and Grads: How to Gift Without Going Broke Apr 29, 2026 978 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saver vs Spender: How to Make Money Work in Your Relationship Apr 22, 2026 1654 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Weird" Ways of Living That Save You Money Apr 16, 2026 1896 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why You’re Always Paying Off Your Credit Card (And Still Not Getting Ahead) Apr 9, 2026 1150 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Accounts - The Good, The Bad, My Two Cents Apr 1, 2026 839 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How To Get Your First $100K ASAP Mar 25, 2026 1526 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Influencer Culture Is Quietly Draining Your Wallet Mar 19, 2026 2293 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does Being a Parent Change Financial Independence? | Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung Mar 4, 2026 4263 About Kristy and Bryce Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung are world travelling early retirees. Their story has been featured in media outlets all over the world, including the New York Times, CBC, CNBC, Women's Health Magazine Australia, Germany’s Handelsblatt, GQ Russia, and the UK's Independent. They now spend their time helping people with their finances and realizing their travel dreams on www.mille

Spring House Project That Make a Big Impact (Without Breaking the Bank) Feb 25, 2026 1160 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If Money Feels Messy Right Now, Do This Feb 5, 2026 1221 Money Nerds! If your finances feel overwhelming, it’s usually because you’ve lost visibility — not because you’re bad with money. In this episode, I share a simple, no-shame reset to help you understand where your money is going, create a clear spending plan, and start making progress again without overcomplicating things. This is your back-to-basics guide to feeling calm and in control of your mo

Dead Box - You NEED To Do This! Jan 28, 2026 2282 Snag The Dead Box Template: https://www.themoneynerds.com/deadbox Save 20% off with code “MONEYNERDS” Today’s guest is Jeremy Schneider. He’s the founder of Personal Finance Club and Nectarine (a platform that pairs you with a fiduciary financial advisor for a flat-fee with no ongoing commitment required). Last time Jeremy was on the pod we talked about his journey to building a $5 million net

Accomplish More With the Goal Snowball Jan 21, 2026 970 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Own Your Time: Designing a Life You Don’t Need to Escape From | Andy Hill Jan 14, 2026 3029 About Andy Hill Andy Hill, AFC®️is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a financial education platform dedicated to helping families build wealth and happiness. Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets. With over 10 million podcast downloads and video views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has reson

Lifestyle Creep in Your 30s Jan 7, 2026 1706 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Day Financial Reset Challenge Dec 31, 2025 1097 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Planning an Adventurous 2026 Dec 17, 2025 830 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Holiday Traditions That Don't Break the Bank Dec 10, 2025 1214 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50 Year Mortgages: Let's Run the Numbers! Nov 19, 2025 869 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Revisit* How to Take Stock of Your Life | Jordan Grumet Nov 12, 2025 3521 About Jordan is the author of the book Taking Stock and host of the podcast Earn and Invest. He spent years as a hospice doctor. What You'll Learn In this episode we talk about: How working as a hospice physician with people that only have 6 months left to live as a hospice physician taught Jordan about personal finance Why it is so hard for us to confront the finite nature of life bu

5 Minute Payday Routine Nov 6, 2025 888 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Fed Just Cut Rates by .25% - What Does This Mean For You? Oct 30, 2025 679 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Making $1,000 Per Month Off Amazon Reviews | Kristin Stone Oct 22, 2025 2972 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Quick Look Into 529s and Which One We Opted For Oct 16, 2025 947 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Weekly Money Rituals That Keep You on Track (Without Feeling Deprived) Oct 8, 2025 1419 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prioritizing When Everything is Hitting at Once Oct 1, 2025 989 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Money Mistakes People Make in Their 30s (And How to Avoid Them) Sep 25, 2025 924 Track your old 401k accounts: Capitalize Beagle *NOTE: I have not personally used either of these, but have heard good things about each of these. VIDEO PODCAST: https://youtu.be/WZMyHTDrcBQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Revisit* 5 Financial Fallacies Sep 17, 2025 1372 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Business Behind Vacation Rental Properties | Avery Carl Sep 10, 2025 3146 About Avery Carl Avery Carl is the author of two Amazon's best-sellers, "Short Term Rental, Long Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties," and “Smarter Short-Term Rentals”. She is also the host of "The Short Term Show" Podcast. And the CEO of The Short Term Shop, the country's TOP short-term rental and Airbnb real estate agency for 3 consecutive years. Aver

Building Up An Affiliate Marketing Business | Whitney Bonds Sep 3, 2025 3060 About Whitney Bonds is a YouTuber with over 150K subscribers who is known for empowering her audience to build sustainable online businesses from home. Bonds shares step-by-step guides, tips, and resources to help her audience succeed in affiliate marketing, build online businesses, and achieve financial freedom. Bonds has created two 6-figure online businesses. Her transparent approach and re

Is It Too Late To Start Investing In Your 30s? Aug 28, 2025 1578 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Budget Friendly Hobbies Aug 20, 2025 1386 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Update Your Wardrobe On a Budget Aug 14, 2025 1068 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Being Aggressive With Debt Payoff Keeping You In Debt? Aug 9, 2025 1157 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back to School Shopping Jul 31, 2025 441 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saying No to Obligatory Spending Without the Guilt Jul 23, 2025 1199 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Revisit* Detailed Steps - How to Make More Money Jul 9, 2025 2351 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Try This to Boost Your Credit Score Jul 2, 2025 979 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Competing Financial Goals - How to Prioritize, Sprint, and Stay Focused Jun 19, 2025 1374 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How To Protect Yourself Financially From Divorce | Jennifer Lee Jun 11, 2025 2980 About Jennifer Lee Jennifer Lee is the founder of Modern-Wealth; a Sarasota-based financial firm with a focus on helping individuals experiencing transition. Jennifer has almost 30 years of expertise in the financial services industry. She helps her clients through challenges as they experience life’s transitions such as divorce, the loss of a spouse, or business to retirement transition. She’

Are You Actually Bad With Money or Just Burnt Out? Jun 4, 2025 1296 Do you really have bad money habits—or are you just exhausted?In this episode, we unpack the difference between bad financial habits and financial burnout. Spoiler: it’s not always about willpower. We’ll explore: Why so many people carry money shame What financial burnout looks and feels like How burnout can look like poor money choices Gentle, restorative steps to get back

*Revisit* 10 Money Principles I Live By May 22, 2025 1509 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Revisit* Traveling For Free: Family Edition | Lyn Mettler May 16, 2025 2804 About Lyn Mettler Lyn Mettler is a longtime travel writer for outlets like US News & World Report, the TODAY Show and USA Today who teaches families a simple way to collect and use travel rewards to always fly for free. What You’ll Learn In this episode we talk about: Why travel rewards is often overlooked for families Why Southwest is Lyn’s favorite airline for booking flights Whi

Birth Story + How Much a High Risk Pregnancy-Birth Cost May 7, 2025 1328 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the 50:30:20 Rule Still Relevant in 2025? Apr 30, 2025 741 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Things To Do When You Feel Out Of Control With Money Apr 15, 2025 660 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's On My Financial To-Do List Apr 8, 2025 776 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How I'm Saving Money Redoing My Backyard Apr 2, 2025 1043 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What to Do With Your Tax Refund (That Isn't Just Save It) Mar 26, 2025 857 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt Mar 19, 2025 1424 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Revisit* Saving 50% of Your Income (While Making Less Than $40K) | Lillian Karabaic Mar 13, 2025 3199 As the host of Oh My Dollar!, a weekly financial advice radio show and podcast, Lillian has built a reputation for talking money without being boring or stiff- covering the kinds of modern money issues that face millennials, such as retirement planning in the gig economy, choosing a budgeting app, parental leave in a feminist household, and how to pay back six figures of student loan debt. In her

Mirror Cabins and Geodomes: Building A Unique Property Business | Garrett Brown Mar 5, 2025 3716 About Garrett Brown Garrett Brown is the STR expert at BiggerPockets. In addition to his full time job he owns 4 short term rentals and help manage 4 others. He currently lives in Houston, Texas and is also a real estate agent. What You’ll Learn In this episode we talk about: Starting Cameron Ranch Glamping Best advice for someone interested in starting a unique property Cost for building o

*Revisit* Paying Off Debt Based On Your Personality Feb 26, 2025 1336 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Increase Your Salary and Negotiation Myths | Kelli Thompson Feb 13, 2025 2952 About Kelli Thompson is an executive coach and speaker who is on a mission to advance women to the rooms where decisions are made. She has coached and trained thousands of women to trust themselves, lead with more confidence, and create a career they love. She is the founder of the Clarity & Confidence Women's Leadership Program, and a Stevie Award winner for Women in Business—Coach of the Year

*Revisit* Investing While Paying Off Debt? | Joseph Hogue Feb 5, 2025 3698 Joseph Hogue is a financial expert and investment analyst. After serving in the Marine Corps, he started his career investing in real estate before becoming an investment analyst for some of the largest private investors. He’s appeared on Bloomberg and on CNBC as an investment expert and has published ten books in personal finance. Now he helps families increase credit score and reach their financ

Rethinking Purpose | Jordan Grumet Jan 29, 2025 2733 About Jordan Grumet, also known as Doc G, is a hospice physician, personal finance expert, and author. With a passion for helping others achieve financial independence, and author of The Purpose Code: How to unlock meaning, maximize happiness, and leave a lasting legacy. Jordan combines his medical expertise and personal finance insights to inspire readers to align their financial goals with thei

Buy What You Love Without Going Broke | Jill Sirianni from Frugal Friends Pod Jan 15, 2025 2980 About Jill Sirianni is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), co-host of the Frugal Friends podcast and co-author of Buy What You Love Without Going Broke (releasing Jan. '25). She’s experienced in doing a lot with a little—from starting small businesses to full-time RVing—all of it was leveraged to pay off $60,000 of debt and cash flow her masters degree. Helping others is her highest value

New Years 2025 - Prompts to Help You Plan Your Best Year Yet Jan 1, 2025 1078 If you’d like to download a copy of these questions - check out this document and go through them with me. 🙂 Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

INVESTING PART 3 - Risk Tolerance Dec 12, 2024 1147 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

INVESTING PART 2 - 401K, Roth and Traditional IRAs Dec 4, 2024 1445 Resources Say hi to Whitney on IG Books Mentioned In This Episode: The Simple Path To Wealth Broke Millennial Takes on Investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

INVESTING PART 1 - Where Do I Even Start? Nov 20, 2024 1018 Confused about where to begin with investing? This episode is for you! Today we are breaking down exactly what you need to get started with investing. This is almost like a pre-investing checklist to think through before you put any money towards investing. Resources Say hi to Whitney on IG Books Mentioned In This Episode: The Simple Path To Wealth Broke Millennial Takes on Investing Learn more

*Revisit* YNAB Founder Shares 4 Rules of Budgeting | Jesse Mecham Nov 13, 2024 3019 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Financial Guide to Holiday Prep Nov 8, 2024 1213 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Financial Steps I'm Taking Towards My Goals Oct 31, 2024 1205 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All About HELOCs Oct 23, 2024 910 Get social with me: Instagram: @whitney_hansen_co Tiktok: @whitneyhansen10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What Thinking “Rich” Actually Means | Dr. Brad Klontz Oct 16, 2024 3432 About Dr. Brad Klontz Brad Klontz, Psy.D., CFP® is an expert in financial psychology, financial planning, and applied behavioral finance. He’s an Associate Professor of Practice at Creighton University Heider College of Business, Co-Founder of the Financial Psychology Institute, and Managing Principal of YYMW Advisors. Dr. Brad is co-author/co-editor of 9 books on the psychology of money, includ

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