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Ep 12: Side Hustling 101 with Meghan Makes Money Jan 22, 2024

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Nearly half of Americans have a side hustle, and 30% of them say they do because they need the extra cash. In today’s episode, we’re discussing the world of side hustling to help you find a gig that makes sense for you. 💖

In today’s episode, we dive into:

How Meghan started side hustling and what she recommends for beginners
Meghan’s pet sitting side hustle and how much she makes doing it
Side hustles Meghan has tried and what she thinks is worth it
How Meghan used side hustling to stay afloat during 9 months of unemployment

Links Mentioned:

Katrina McKenna’s fitness app SculptYou
Meghan’s Instagram and TikTok
Mile IQ
Wag
Rover

Nextdoor
Business Insider Article with Meghan: https://www.businessinsider.com/side-hustle-pet-sitting-dog-walking-fun-flexible-easy-work-2024-1

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Ep 11: How We're Getting an ROI on College Degrees We Don't Use Jan 17, 2024

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If you also ditched your college degree, this episode is for you! 🎓💖 While it may be frustrating to pay for a degree and invest the time into receiving it only to later ditch it for a new career, you can still get a return on your investment.

In today’s episode, we share:

The degrees we got and why we don’t use them
Whether we feel we’ve gotten an ROI on our degree
How we’re leveraging our degree in non-traditional ways
Tips for how to make use of a degree you don’t use

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Ep 10: Money Rules We Live By in Our 20s Jan 11, 2024

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THE FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS GUIDE IS HERE! 💖 Grab it here: https://shorturl.at/uPVW2

Having a set of money rules for yourself can help guide your decision making when it comes to your finances. It’s a set of values designed to keep you on track.

In today’s episode, we share:

Our money rules as two women in our 20s
Why we have each of our money rules in place
A few listener questions, like how to choose and finance a car in your 20s

Links We Mentioned:

Uprise: https://uprise.us/how-it-works
Our Favorite Retirement Calculator: https://investor.vanguard.com/tools-calculators/retirement-income-calculator
Elyse/Savvy Sagittarius: https://www.instagram.com/thesavvysagittarius/

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Ep 9: New Year, Better Goals: Setting Financial and Life Goals That Stick Jan 01, 2024

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THE FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS GUIDE IS HERE! 💖 Grab it here: https://shorturl.at/uPVW2

The New Year feels like the best time to reset, realign with your goals, and begin new habits to help you follow through.

In today’s episode, we dive into:

Our goals for 2024
How to figure out what you really want and set strategic goals around it
Tactics for following through
How to hack your brain into a better mindset
Manifestation hacks to help your goals come to fruition

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Ep 8: Everything You Need for a Strong Financial Foundation Dec 25, 2023

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Building a strong financial foundation isn’t as complex as you might think! In today’s episode, we break down everything you need to build one, including:

The keys to tracking your spending successfully
Money-saving strategies we’ve implemented
Debt payoff methods that work

🔗 Links we mentioned:

Join our email list for exclusive updates: https://shorturl.at/arKT0
Investing Course from Our Friend Jeremy: https://www.personalfinanceclub.com/build-wealth-by-investing-in-index-funds/
Contra: https://contra.com/
Pangea: pangea.app
BrandsMeetCreators: https://brandsmeetcreators.com/creators

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Ep 7: How Influencers ACTUALLY Make Money (Our Income Streams) Dec 18, 2023

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Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of your favorite content creators and influencers? In this episode, we spill ALL the tea on how content creators make money.

We share:

Our personal income streams as creators
Hacks and tips creators use to make more money
How long it took us to monetize our social media platforms
Why brands are willing to pay so much for sponsored posts

Whether you're an aspiring content creator looking to turn your passion into a career or a curious viewer wanting to understand how the business of content creation works, today’s episode gives you the inside scoop on everything.

Links we mentioned:

Erin’s CPA: https://www.instagram.com/thecpadude_/

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Ep 6: The REAL Cost of Moving in Your 20s | Where to Splurge and How to Save Dec 11, 2023

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Whether you're considering a cross-country move for a job opportunity or contemplating a change of scenery for personal growth, today’s episode of Girls Talk Money dives into everything you’re dying to talk about — the cost, the scary parts of moving, how to budget for a move, and more.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

Our moving plans
The financial, emotional, and psychological aspects of moving during this phase of life
The various hidden expenses that come with moving
How to financially prepare for a move

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Ep 5: Financial Mistakes to Avoid In Your 20s Dec 04, 2023

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We’ve all made our fair share of financial mistakes. 😬 Today, we’re sharing our own financial mistakes so you can avoid making them. We also polled you on Instagram and shared some of your financial mistakes too so we can all learn from them.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

Our own financial mistakes
Why we consider these financial mistakes
Your financial mistakes
Shifting your mindset when you feel like you’ve made a financial mistake

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Ep 4: Save vs. Splurge: What's Worth It & What Isn't? Nov 27, 2023

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What’s worth the splurge? And what would you prefer to save money on? In today’s episode, we dive into our own saves vs. splurges and share some of your interesting responses from our Instagram poll! (if you’re not following us, come join us over on IG to contribute to future episodes!)

In today’s episode, we discuss: