More American households are being run by single women than ever before. With mouths to feed, a home to maintain, and a career to manage, it can be challenging for women to also maintain the household finances. But with wage inequality still present, and about half of marriages ending in divorce, it is crucial that women feel empowered to control the household finances. Our special guests today are two powerful women who talk about this stuff all the time! Ellie Morrison and Satchie Seidlits are the hosts of Worth Control, a podcast show focused on helping women live their very best lives. From mastering a career to maintaining successful relationships, these two are helping women feel strong and in control. Today, we are going to take this conversation to finance. High level topics that came from our discussion were:
Enjoy this refreshing episode, highlighting the impact women have on the household. Have questions? Email Jake@youandifinancial.com and I may read your questions on the show! Follow Jake on Twitter and Facebook @jakestwocents Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Fixed insurance products and services offered through CES Insurance Agency. Actual performance and results will vary. These interviews do not constitute a recommendation as to the suitability of any investment for any person or persons having circumstances similar to those portrayed. Consult a Financial Advisor regarding your specific circumstances. I*financial is located at 1901 NW Military Hwy. STE. 102. San Antonio, TX 78213. Phone number 210-342-4346
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What would you do with an extra $10,000? And what SHOULD you do with it?
April was financial literacy month AND Fiesta for San Antonians. So I took to the streets at the Battle of the Flowers to ask the people what they would do with $10,000. I asked a variety of fun and interesting San Antonians what their 18 year old self would do with the extra windfall money and then what they should do with it. There were three themes that came out of his discussion:
Enjoy this fun and colorful episode showcasing the wit and humor of San Antonians (and the funky hats!) Have questions? Email Jake@youandifinancial.com and I may read your questions on the show! Follow me on Twitter and Facebook @jakestwocents Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Fixed insurance products and services offered through CES Insurance Agency. Actual performance and results will vary. These interviews do not constitute a recommendation as to the suitability of any investment for any person or persons having circumstances similar to those portrayed. Consult a Financial Advisor regarding your specific circumstances. I*financial is located at 1901 NW Military Hwy. STE. 102. San Antonio, TX 78213. Phone number 210-342-4346 
Do you wish you could make a living selling print art that says things like “I wish I was a unicorn, so I could stab idiots with my head?” Jenni Waldrop is doing just that. In fact, she flourishing in the new gig economy.
More and more young professionals are ditching their 9-5 for a freelance gig. Are you one of the 53 million Americans working on your own? Or are you the 1 in 5 Americans who made some money last year by selling something online, and wish you could sell more? Well this is the episode for you! I talk with the legendary Jenni Waldrop of the wildly successful etsy shop Fuzzy and Birch, which sells “Funny Gifts and Sarcastic Home Decor.” Running your own business is not all sunshine and rainbows, despite what they tell you on Instagram. But it can be done! On this episode we talk about:
Here are some helpful links to Jenni’s resources:
Have questions about managing a freelance financial lifestyle? Email Jake@youandifinancial.com and I may read your questions on the show! Follow jake on Twitter and Facebook @jakestwocents Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Fixed insurance products and services offered through CES Insurance Agency. Actual performance and results will vary. These interviews do not constitute a recommendation as to the suitability of any investment for any person or persons having circumstances similar to those portrayed. Consult a Financial Advisor regarding your specific circumstances. I*financial is located at 1901 NW Military Hwy. STE. 102. San Antonio, TX 78213. Phone number 210-342-4346 
The expense of a wedding can not only follow you for years, it can literally ruin your marriage!
How you make wedding decisions and how you deal with the money questions as a couple is a barometer for how your marriage will go. Our relationship to money affects how we treat others and ourselves. If you have an unhealthy relationship to money it will cross over to your relationship with your partner. I talked with Wedding Planner Jordan Maney of www.allthedaysweddings.com and her experiences in planning weddings. We discuss:
Follow me on Twitter and Facebook @jakestwocents Follow Jordan Maney on Facebook @allthedayseventco Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Fixed insurance products and services offered through CES Insurance Agency. Actual performance and results will vary. These interviews do not constitute a recommendation as to the suitability of any investment for any person or persons having circumstances similar to those portrayed. Consult a Financial Advisor regarding your specific circumstances. I*financial is located at 1901 NW Military Hwy. STE. 102. San Antonio, TX 78213. Phone number 210-342-4346 
It’s everyone’s favorite season, TAX Season…
Whether you use a software program or a CPA or you just let your parents file your taxes, this is the time to reflect on how you file your taxes; more importantly it’s a time to learn different strategies to keep more of your money. As you make more money, you will be required to pay heavier taxes, and every situation is unique. I spoke with a three different individuals from three different viewpoints, who each talked about their different views on how to file their taxes and keep their money. In this episode:
Have questions about Financial Life After College? Email Jake@youandifinancial.com and I may read your questions on the show! Follow me on Twitter and Facebook @jakestwocents Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Fixed insurance products and services offered through CES Insurance Agency. Actual performance and results will vary. These interviews do not constitute a recommendation as to the suitability of any investment for any person or persons having circumstances similar to those portrayed. Consult a Financial Advisor regarding your specific circumstances. I*financial is located at 1901 NW Military Hwy. STE. 102. San Antonio, TX 78213. Phone number 210-342-4346 
Financial stress is the leading cause of divorce in America.
Marriage is an ancient and important institution, but as a financial advisor, I’ve learned that most couples don’t really discuss finances with one another. If they do talk about finances, it can lead to many uncomfortable (and sometimes scary) revelations. I spoke with Marco and Hillary Romero of @hilcohomes about how they navigated the stress of their financial decisions as they build a marriage and a growing family. In this episode:
Have questions about Financial Life After College? Email Jake@youandifinancial.com and I may read your questions on the show! Follow jake on Twitter and Facebook @jakestwocents Follow Hillary and Marco @hilcohomes Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Fixed insurance products and services offered through CES Insurance Agency. Actual performance and results will vary. These interviews do not constitute a recommendation as to the suitability of any investment for any person or persons having circumstances similar to those portrayed. Consult a Financial Advisor regarding your specific circumstances. I*financial is located at 1901 NW Military Hwy. STE. 102. San Antonio, TX 78213. Phone number 210-342-4346 
On this episode your host Jake Rivas hit up one of San Antonio’s favorite coffee shops, @localcoffee to talk with real live young professionals about how they are managing their new financial problems and successes after college.
In this episode:
Have questions about Financial Life After College? Email Jake@youandifinancial.com and Jake Rivas may read your questions on the show! Follow jake on Twitter and Facebook @jakestwocents Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Fixed insurance products and services offered through CES Insurance Agency. Actual performance and results will vary. These interviews do not constitute a recommendation as to the suitability of any investment for any person or persons having circumstances similar to those portrayed. Consult a Financial Advisor regarding your specific circumstances. I*financial is located at 1901 NW Military Hwy. STE. 102. San Antonio, TX 78213. Phone number 210-342-4346 
Millennials have been bitten by a travel bug. But despite the images to travel, travel, travel, many of us are reluctant. The number one reason cited for not traveling more: NO MONEY!
I sat down with world traveler, and cubicle worker, Chase Abendschein to discuss tactics and strategies to travel the world on any budget. ANY BUDGET! In this episode you'll learn
Follow Jake on twitter and facebook @jakestwocents Follow Chases globetrotting adventures on Instagram @cuttothechase Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Fixed insurance products and services offered through CES Insurance Agency. Actual performance and results will vary. These interviews do not constitute a recommendation as to the suitability of any investment for any person or persons having circumstances similar to those portrayed. Consult a Financial Advisor regarding your specific circumstances. I*financial is located at 1901 NW Military Hwy. Ste. 102. San Antonio, TX 78213. Phone number 210-342-4346 |
