Synopsis
Brown Ambition is a weekly podcast about juggling life, career, and building wealth on your own terms. Your hosts are Mandi Woodruff, executive editor of MagnifyMoney.com and former personal finance reporter for Yahoo Finance, and Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche, an award-winning financial educator and best-selling author of "The One-Week Budget."
Episodes
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Ep. 181 — The Crushing Cost of Childcare
10/07/2019 Duration: 55minWe asked our listeners to share their childcare cost stories, and you did not hold back! On today's show, we dive into the reader mailbag to hear from listeners spending tens of thousands of dollars per year on childcare. We also take questions from listener Scott, who wants to know if using a credit repair firm "piggybacking" technique can rescue his credit and Ashley who wants to know if investing in one type of mutual fund is enough. As mentioned on today's show: Help Mandi get some Twitter customer service justice for the $900 dishwasher Best Buy won't replace! RT this thread https://twitter.com/mandiwoodruff/status/1149002452982779904How to Repair Your Credit Yourself Tiffany's course on investing ft EllevestRemember, we are happy to take questions and share what we know, but we are not investing experts nor are we certified financial planners. Always consult a professional if you're looking to make a big financial decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystu
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Ep. 180 — When You Earn Six Figures and Feel Broke AF
03/07/2019 Duration: 48minOn today's show, we recap a recent study that looked at places in the U.S. where families can earn six figures incomes and STILL feel broke. The struggle is real, y'all. Increasingly, childcare is becoming one of the largest expenses for families. We want to hear your childcare stories ... how are you making it work? Do you pay for a full-time nanny? Rely on relatives to help? Spring for the fancy day care? We want to know what it takes for working parents to make childcare work in the U.S. today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 179 — Big Moves, Student Debt Mistakes and Car Lease Traps
26/06/2019 Duration: 48minHappy Brown Ambition Wednesday!On today's show: -Tiffany makes a big move-We tackle how to get out of a car lease-We share a story that's baffling — college grads spending thousands on a game that could pay off their student debt (if they're lucky)As mentioned on the show:How to Get Out of a Car Lease (LendingTree) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 178 —Big Things Poppin'
19/06/2019 Duration: 48minLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 177 — How We Really Feel About Dave Ramsey's Anti-Credit Card Policy
12/06/2019 Duration: 55minOn today's show, we tackle a ton of hot topics, including taking your questions on: -The best side hustles for folks who are time-challenged-How we really feel about using credit cards (and Dave Ramsey's long-standing rule against plastic)-How the bro-iness of the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement misses the mark with women of color (NY Times)--Today's show is sponsored by Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 176 — Classic Brown Ambition
05/06/2019 Duration: 49minToday’s episode is brought to you by the eco-conscious clothing company, Pact Apparel, gives its customers the chance to invest in the future of your family and women worldwide. For 25% off your first order, visit WearPact.com and enter code BrownAmbition at check out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 175 — The College Graduation Gift Heard 'Round the World
29/05/2019 Duration: 47minToday's show is brought to you by KiwiCo! With a KiwiCo subscription, you get a monthly science, technology, engineering, math or art project for kids ages 0-16+ that is guaranteed to be fun, engaging and inspire new creativity and confidence. Visit KiwiCo.com/brownambition and get your first crate free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How to Start Investing Beyond Your 401(k)
22/05/2019 Duration: 01h04minIf you’re wondering how you can start investing for wealth beyond your 401(k) this is the show for you. We’re joined by Mandi’s personal financial planner Helen Ngo of Capital Benchmark Partners to go step by step through the process — from choosing your investments to deciding which types of accounts to open. You can schedule a FREE consultation with Helen via her website. *Today’s episode was brought to you by the eco-conscious clothing company, Pact Apparel.*For 25% off your first order, visit WearPact.com and enter code BrownAmbition at check out. This episode originally aired Sept. 13, 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 174 — When That Clever Tweet Could Cost You Your Job
15/05/2019 Duration: 55minOn today's show:-#EatingBreakfastWhileBlack is now a thing, thanks to one woman who took it upon herself to Twitter shame a D.C. transit worker for eating her breakfast en route to her next shift. -Fresh Off the Boat actress Constance Wu got dragged for some poorly timed/thought out tweets about her show's success-What the Trump/China trade war means for your wallet And we take YOUR questions from Instagram on investing in real estate property.Have a question you'd like us to answer? Shoot us a DM on the 'gram @brownambitionpodcast or e-mail us at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 173 — When Money Issues Threaten Your Mental Health
08/05/2019 Duration: 49minMay is Mental Health Awareness Month and we have a message for those of you struggling with financial stress....IT GETS BETTER. On today's show, we'll talk about ways we've coped with financial hardships in our past and present. As mentioned on the show: Mushroom suits — the affordable burial alternative (BBC)Roth IRA vs 529 plan for kid college savings (TaxSlayer)The best place to stash your emergency fund (MagnifyMoney) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 172 — Getting Married With Six Figure Debt
01/05/2019 Duration: 32minOn today's show, we have a truly inspiring story to share. Leo and Faith were about to get married when they attended pre-marital counseling at their church. It was then that they were encouraged to sit down and get honest about the finances and their goals as they started a family together. In total, they carried over $211,000 worth of debt — a combination of both student loans and credit card debt. Rather than give up, they rallied and made a plan to aggressively tackle their debt in the summer of 2017. Faith, a nurse practitioner, took on a part-time job working overnight 5 or 6 days a week. Leo, an occupational therapist, also worked a part-time job in addition to his 9 to 5.In a little over a year, they successfully paid down $100,000. They share their story on today's show. Tune in and hit us up on Twitter or Instagram let us know what you think about their story!**This episode originally aired June 13, 2018** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listene
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Ep. 171 — "So Money" Podcast Host Farnoosh Torabi on How She Juggles Family and Her Financial Empire
24/04/2019 Duration: 37minWe're thrilled to FINALLY welcome Farnoosh Torabi to the show. She's the brilliant mind and cohost behind the So Money Podcast, author of several books on financial empowerment books and a forever entrepreneur who's launching a new venture this spring (and, oh yeah — a mom of two!).That new venture is called Stacks House, a "pop-up with a purpose" that seeks to empower women to take their finances by the horns and start building wealth. Farnoosh gets real about how motherhood helped her double her income as an entrepreneur and how she manages the daily grind of work and raising two kids under the age of five.As mentioned on the show, check out Farnoosh's recent column on Refinery29: "This Is The Secret To Being A Successful Working Mom".Note to listeners: We had a slight issue with our audio this week, so apologies in advance for one or two small areas where you'll hear an echo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystu
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Ep. 170 — When Paying Off Your Mortgage Doesn't Make Sense
17/04/2019 Duration: 36minHappy Brown Ambition Wednesday...and welcome back Tiffany!Today's show is brought to you by Hello Fresh. For $80 off your first month of delicious HelloFresh meal kits, go to HelloFresh.com/brownambition80 and enter promo code BROWNAMBITION80.On today's show, we cover: -The repercussions of cosigning for a friend's student loan (or any loan for that matter)-Why using extra cash to pay down your mortgage might not be the best idea, contrary to belief. -The worst things you can do during a job interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 169 — Finding Your Perfect Retirement Number with Paychecks & Balance's Marcus Garrett
10/04/2019 Duration: 45minPaychecks & Balance's Marcus Garrett cohosts this week's show, and he shares how he found his perfect retirement number (Hint: It's actually not as high as you might think!). Check out Garrett's writing on GoBankingRates.com and show Paychecks & Balances some love on their website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 168 — How "The Money Coach" Balances Business, Marriage, and Motherhood
03/04/2019 Duration: 53minWe have a very special show for you today! We are joined by the incomparable Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, who has made it her mission to financially educate and empower the masses ever since launching her personal finance coaching business in 2003. On today's show, Lynnette gets candid about building a business about her husband, raising three kids student debt-free, and making her dreams a reality — to create multi-generational wealth that offers her children and their children a boost she didn't have. "I'm trying to literally invest in my kids themselves. I’m trying to give them a leg up and do so in a way where not only am I telling them I have a great deal of faith and confidence in them, I'm laying out expectations as well," she told us in our conversation this week. Check out Lynnette at her website www.askthemoneycoach.com and on social media @themoneycoach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for p
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Ep. 167 — Forget Mentors. Here's Why You Need a 'Sponsor'.
27/03/2019 Duration: 01h13minHappy Brown Ambition Wednesday! On today's show, we tackle: -Finding a sponsor to take your career next level.-The motherhood tax and how it impacts women in the workplace-Apple's new credit card (worth it or not?) -Updating your tax withholdings for 2019 --Today’s episode is brought to you by the eco-conscious clothing company, Pact Apparel, gives its customers the chance to invest in the future of your family and women worldwide. For 25% off your first order, visit WearPact.com and enter code BrownAmbition at check out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 166 — How Car Debt is Killing Us
20/03/2019 Duration: 01h02minIs your car note eating up such a big chunk of your budget that you feel like you're not able to meet other goals, like saving? You're not riding alone. Today on the show, we cover some truly troubling statistics about auto loan debt in America....and can we just say...YIKES, y'all. If you want to see how much your auto debt is costing you, try out this handy calculator. ***Today's episode was brought to you by the eco-conscious clothing company, Pact Apparel.***For 25% off your first order, visit WearPact.com and enter code BrownAmbition at check out. That's W-E-A-R-P-A-C-T dot com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 165 — The Power in P---- People Off
13/03/2019 Duration: 36minThis week's episode is sponsored by Simple Health, which uses technology to provide simple, convenient & affordable care at home — starting with online birth control prescriptions & delivery. Finally, a better way to get birth control is here! Get a $20 discount on a Simple Health prescription at simplehealth.com/brownambition or enter the code BROWNAMBITION at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 164 — Your Burning 2019 Tax Questions: Answered
06/03/2019 Duration: 44minThis episode is sponsored by EveryPlate, America's Best Value Meal Kit. For 6 free meals across your first 3 weeks and free shipping on your first delivery, go to EveryPlate.com and enter promo code Brownambition6.--Today we're joined by tax specialist Terrie Chantel, one of Tiffany's most popular contributors to the Live Richer Academy, to answer your burning questions about filing taxes this year. Check out Terrie at terriechantel.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 163 — Budgeting With Bae
27/02/2019 Duration: 54minLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.