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(007) Short-Term Saving: Chronoptimism Jun 04, 2019

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Did you know that socking money away for the short-term can also be a powerful form of self-care? Dara and Yas get real about the myth that saving money is only for big things off in the far away future, like retirement and down payments. Setting aside small amounts can make all the difference, whether you’re prepping for your usual expenses or have to handle something unexpected.

It may not sound as sexy as counting your pennies for an exciting splurge, but we’ve figured out how making a simple list can take the sting out of short-term saving. Plus, Yas schools Dara on The Simpsons, Dara schools Yas on The Simpsons, and we remind everyone of the importance of tipping.

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(006) Advice to Our Younger Selves: A Very Special Episode (w/ Sharon Wilson) May 28, 2019

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Take off your desperation coat and roll out the red carpet for Villanova professor Sharon Wilson. Not only is she an accomplished tax attorney and author—she’s also Dara’s mom! Things get spicy as she chats with her daughter and Yas all about things they wish they’d known sooner about money. Bonus: Sharon reveals filmmaker Ava DuVernay’s technique for recognizing the assets we can’t see because we’re too focused on all the money we don’t have.

For this week’s action item, we take a look at our social capital and see how it might impact our goals. In case that sounds too serious, there are also startling revelations about Money Ha Ha’s hotel budget (zero), how teen Dara got a starring role in a play (nepotism) and the best day for a sudden headband splurge (Saturday).

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(005) Credit Scores: A Star Full of Skies (w/ Gaby Lapera) May 21, 2019

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Credit score expert/chiweenie enthusiast Gaby Lapera joins us this week to download everything she knows into your ear holes! Okay, maybe not everything, but she does an amazing job of breaking down the super-secret inner workings of the “big three” credit bureaus. Get ready, because Yas and Dara are busting out some shiny new segments (and theme songs, natch).

While you’re learning all about credit utilization ratios, the many factors that go into calculating a credit score and the way some jobs check your credit score before they’ll hire you, we’re clowning on Shaq, shoe size woes, the worst Tinder dates ever, the Addams Family, and a hilarious, galactic slip of the tongue from Yas.

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(004) Credit Cards: Shame Magnets (w/ Kelly Anneken) May 14, 2019

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This week, we’re going deep on credit cards as we welcome our first-ever guest, notable non-math person and co-host of Handmaid’s Tale recap podcast Red All Over: Kelly Anneken! Yas busts a bunch of common credit card myths and Dara gets personal about her own experience with debt. You’ll also be learning new facts about Gwen Stefani (we were surprised, too).

Of course it wouldn’t be Money Ha Ha without a heaping side dish of humor jokes. The gals get giggly chatting about the way credit cards are glamorized in movies like Pretty Woman, Clueless and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Our action item is all about figuring out what the heck “APR” stands for and, most importantly, what it really means for you and your money.

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(003) Money Goals: Stop the Panic May 07, 2019

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It’s time to make it emotional as we talk money goals! Today we’re going to break down how to bring a strong goal game to the table and share strategies on the short-term goals that help you turn your financial dreams into reality. Money Ha Ha is a no-judgement zone (even when we talk about the movie Grease), so these tips will work no matter where you’re at on your financial journey.

This week’s action item is inspired by Yas’ time in art school and Dara’s getting creative with her latest “worth it” purchase. And as always, we’re all about taking ownership of what we can control about our money and our lives--but, you know, while singing songs and being goofy, too.

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(002) Money Trade-offs: Don’t Talk to My Friend Like That Apr 23, 2019

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There are always more needs and wants than cash to pay for them, so all of us face money trade-offs: pay this bill or that one? treat my kids now, or save for their future? In this episode, Dara and Yasmine chat about just how common money trade-offs are, share some times they’ve traded off one thing for another, and realize they have lots of thoughts about sleep.

One of the worst parts of making trade-offs is when you get down on yourself about it. Your co-hosts explain why you don’t need to beat yourself up, and show how to make hard choices easier by talking to yourself the way a friend would. Warning: they do some role-play.

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(001) Stress Spending: Scratch That, Reverse It Apr 23, 2019

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It’s us, your funny friends Dara and Yasmine! On our first full-length episode, we’re armed with a wall of facts to break down the psychology behind stress spending. We know from our research and our own experience that it’s hard to make good choices when stress strikes, so this week’s action item turns a simple jar into a powerful way to chill out without breaking the bank.

Of course, it wouldn’t be an episode of Money Ha Ha without some giggles, so you’re also gonna hear us goof on the ways we personally deal with stress—the good, the bad and the totally unexpected (paging Frasier’s dad, Marty Crane). We decide to stop feeling ashamed about watching TV, we come up with some caviar hacks and we wonder what is UP with those creepy, hyper-specific ads on Instagram.

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Money Ha Ha Preview: Hugs for Your Ears Apr 17, 2019

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Welcome to Money Ha Ha, the comedy podcast where smart, funny friends bring money talk out of the shame drawer and onto the table. We’re your co-hosts, Dara + Yasmine, and we want to let you know what you can expect every Tuesday when we drop a new episode of Money Ha Ha. We’ll be blending research with personal experience so everyone can make small changes that can have a big impact on their financial future.

We’ll also be coming up with weekly action items to help you get better with your money. This week, it’s time to get ready for our first full-length episode by subscribing to Money Ha Ha on your favorite podcatcher. While you’re at it, follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@moneyhahapod) so you don’t miss out on a single thing from us.

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