Think getting down on one knee and shoving a diamond ring in someone’s face is romantic? Do you remember when your mom started buying you deodorant or told you it was time to start shaving your legs? Do you think a breakfast without bacon shouldn’t even count as breakfast? Are you afraid of getting herpes? […]
May 11, 2023
1 hr 9 min
We have been out in CA this last October and November, teaching workshops up and down the coast that focus on financial literacy for kids and adults. There are a lot of articles out there, from Time, to NY Times, to HuffPo, to the Economist, to Slate, who have evidence that it doesn’t work. They […]
May 4, 2023
1 hr
Today on Brunch & Budget on Bondfire Radio, Dyalekt and I going to talk about something I feel very strongly about, something I’m appalled has actually caused controversy. We talk a lot on the show about how important it is to make sure your advisor has committed to being your fiduciary, which basically means they […]
Apr 27, 2023
1 hr
There are literally hundreds of professional financial designations and sadly, most of them are not as legitimate as they sound – sometimes all you need is $50 and a 50 question test to be able to put some initials after your name. Find out which financial designations really matter and what the difference is between […]
Apr 20, 2023
59 min
I feel like people toss around the phrase financial literacy and everyone nods along and says, “Oh yeah, I need that.” But what exactly is THAT? How do you know whether or not you’re financially literate in the first place? Do you take a quiz? And if so, which quiz do you take? Is the […]
Apr 6, 2023
1 hr
Pam and Dyalekt tackle taxes with Marci Blackman and Diana Greiner of Treehouse Taxes in Brooklyn, New York. The crew breaks the process down for every type of earner and explains why doing your taxes is an act of social justice in this annual tax episode. Music Featured in this Episode: Theme Music by Jon […]
Mar 30, 2023
1 hr 8 min
It's time for our annual tax episode! This year, we sit down with Darren Liddell, one of our See Change coaches and a seasoned tax preparer (he shows off his 10 year VITA pin on the show!) who breaks down taxes through a news lens. By the end of the episode, you'll learn how to take advantage of the tax changes during COVID (and make sure you get that stimulus payment!), how to maximize your deductions, the biggest tax mistakes people make, and why refunds are actually a total scam.Music Featured in this episode:Stay [Income Tax] feat illmac by OnlyOneIncome Tax Party by BIG SUB OGIncome Tax Money by Scrap Easy
Mar 23, 2023
1 hr 8 min
Audits. You’re scared of them. We’re scared of them. But what exactly is an audit? How do we prepare for something many people avoid discussing? This week’s guest, Arielle Bryant worked for the IRS as an auditor for five years until transitioning into nonprofit, first at Start Small Think Big. Currently, she is based in […]
Mar 16, 2023
58 min
True stat – parents are more afraid to talk to their kids about money than they are to talk to them about sex or drugs. At the same time, we have all picked up money habits, lessons, and philosophies from our parents and other influential adults around us and our kids are doing the same. […]
Mar 14, 2023
1 hr 2 min
Dyalekt and I had SO much to talk about on Valentine’s Day that we decided to do a second show on how to talk to you significant other about money. This show is all about getting down to the details, the nitty gritty. Exactly HOW should you set up your bank accounts? Should you get […]
Mar 2, 2023
44 min
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