A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. Dunn

Listeners share their financial New Years resolutions which include budgeting correctly, saving toward specific goals, maxing out your 401Ks, and negotiating raises. On the discord server, listeners promise to be more conscious of spending and start slowly investing among other resolutions. Then, a home-owning listener writes an email warning future home buyers about PMI and property taxes. And finally, Gaby shares their own top 5 New Years money resolutions! Here's to 2022! For a transcript visit: https://bit.ly/BWM123121MailbagTranscript Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad BWM Instagram: @bwmpod BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch! Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy holidays! A sometimes stressful time for couples going into the new year! This week, we're interviewing Kaley Klemp, the co-author of The 80-80 Marriage, about coming at relationships with radical generosity rather than "fairness" and how to structure money in a long-term relationship or marriage. Why do partners resent each others' successes instead of seeing all achievements as good for the team? And how do you still protect your own assets in this kind of partnership? Plus, what is KaJoNa? Then, Gaby talks to dating coach Damona Hoffman about paying for premium dating accounts, the idea of the "gold digger" vs. the "breadwinner" (thanks Kacey Musgraves!) and why she thinks true love is more important than finances in the modern era. For a transcript visit: https://bit.ly/BWMS912Transcript Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad BWM Instagram: @bwmpod BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch! Follow Kaley Klemp on Instagram: @8080Marriage Find The 80/80 Marriage at: https://www.8080marriage.com/ Follow Damona Hoffman on Instagram: @DamonaHoffman Listen to the Datesand Mates Podcast: DatesandMates.com Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode is jam packed with fast fashion debates and comments agreeing and disagreeing with the episode Gaby did on the topic. Then, we talk about Biden's last minute student loan repayment pause extension, the end of the child tax credit, and a listener's critique on what really needs to change in the wake of the Amazon warehouse deaths -- tornado safety. Finally, a wealthy woman who is giving away her fortune, the communist urge to wear a jumpsuit every day, and preventing student loan debt by asking colleges to just LOWER tuition prices. For a transcript: https://bit.ly/BWMS9E11BonusTranscript Links: https://mackenzie-scott.medium.com/no-dollar-signs-this-time-ec7ab2a87261 https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/child-tax-credit-payments-are-over-but-you-could-still-get-1800-in-2022/ (not my enemy!) https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/2021/12/14/why-biden-ended-student-loan-relief/?sh=732914341402 https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/22/politics/student-loan-pause-biden/index.html https://www.instagram.com/shelbizleee/?hl=en Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad BWM Instagram: @bwmpod BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch! Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gaby talks to Design Sponge founder Grace Bonney this week about the new equitable residuals method she's implemented for the subjects of her books, the pitfalls of her privileged past, and how to better compensate marginalized people. How do you respond when you're called in about inclusion? Then, we're joined by the creator of The Broke Black Girl, Dasha Kennedy, who brings to light the financial problems and solutions for specifically Black women and shares her experiences as a teen mom navigating personal finance. For a transcript visit: https://bit.ly/BWMS9E11Transcript Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad BWM Instagram: @bwmpod BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch! Follow Grace Bonney on Instagram: @DesignSponge Learn more about Collective Wisdom here: https://linktr.ee/CollectiveWisdom Follow Dasha Kennedy on Instagram: @TheBrokeBlackGirl Check out Dasha Kennedy's website: TheBrokeBlackGirl.com Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week is a bit dark! Gaby covers the Kellogg's strike and the company's choice to replace all striking workers. Then, they give the latest updates on the Amazon warehouse deaths and Jeff Bezos' non-response and on the Supreme Court's upcoming decision to take a case about taxes funding religious schools. Next, there's a bunch of emails and a voice memo from you all about MLMs, the FIRE movement, working in show business when you don't have rich parents or partners, and NJ's 529 plans. https://qz.com/2101945/kelloggs-strike-tests-the-unions-theory-of-a-labor-shortage/ https://www.businessinsider.com/bernie-sanders-to-rally-with-striking-kelloggs-workers-2021-12 https://nypost.com/2021/12/11/jeff-bezos-responds-to-edwardsville-amazon-deaths-after-tornado/ https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2021-12-08/supreme-court-leans-in-favor-of-tax-funds-for-religious-schools For a transcript of this episode visit: https://bit.ly/BWMS9E10BonusTranscript Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad BWM Instagram: @bwmpod BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch! Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gaby explores the world of fast fashion and greenwashing with Overdressed author and Remake and PayUp activist Elizabeth L. Cline. With all these celebrities shilling for Shein, Fashion Nova, and other fast fashion brands, these companies are gaining into the billions with terrible garment worker practices, huge environmental waste and by stealing designs from marginalized artists. (Okay, that last one is just Gaby's personal pet peeve.) Then, Gaby talks to actress Jasika Nicole (Fringe, The Good Doctor) who makes all her own clothing - yes, even her shoes and undergarments - about why she goes to these lengths, how you can sew your own clothing, and the pros and cons of thrifting. Vox articles: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22396051/thrift-store-hauls-ethics-depop For a transcript of this episode visit: https://bit.ly/BWMS9E10Transcript Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad BWM Instagram: @bwmpod BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch! Check out Elizabeth on Instagram: @ElizabethLCline Check out Elizabeth's website: https://www.elizabethclinebooks.com/ Follow the nonnprofit Remake for information on actions in your area: @RemakeOurWorld Follow PayUp Fashion on Instagram: @PayUpFashion Check out Jasika on Instagram: @JasikaIsTryCurious Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gaby covers a new study that exposes the myth of trickle-down economics. Turns out billionaires getting tax cuts don't help the rest of us. Then, an update on the trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and a new law that now allows debt collectors to track you on social media. Finally, Discord comments about queer financial planners, the Starbucks-ASU partnership, why we should rethink 529 plans, and non-profits wanting to pay for employees' tuition. For a transcript of this episode visit: https://bit.ly/BWMS9E9BonusTranscript Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad BWM Instagram: @bwmpod BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch! Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Gaby is thrilled to welcome Sarah Edmonson and Nippy Ames of HBO’s The Vow to discuss the financial abuses involved in cults. Then, Gaby is joined by anti multi-level marketing advocate Roberta Blevins who talks about her time in LulaRoe, the documentary LulaRich, and how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from legal pyramid schemes. For a transcript visit: https://bit.ly/BWMS9E9Transcript Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad BWM Instagram: @bwmpod BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch! Check out Sarah Edmondson on Instagram @SarahEdmondson Check out Nippy Ames on Instagram @AnthonyAmes11 Check out A Little Bit Culty on Instagram @ALittleBitCulty Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

First, we talk about Gaby's emotional state as the Omicron variant affects the stock market. Then, they read a fun Reddit post exploring the economics of the John Wick movies. Keanu 4ever! And finally, we read listener emails and Discord comments about LGBTQ worker protections, being conservative in the stock market, the expenses of being disabled and/or neurodivergent, and praise for our Setting Goals episode. For a transcript visit: https://bit.ly/BWMS9E8BonusTranscript Articles: https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/r52wra/the_economics_of_john_wick/ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/29/business/omicron-stock-market.html https://www.npr.org/2020/06/15/863498848/supreme-court-delivers-major-victory-to-lgbtq-employees Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad BWM Instagram: @bwmpod BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch! Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gaby interviews Gift Of College COO Patricia Roberts about 529 plans and the ways employers can pay their employees' tuition. Then, they talk to their sister-in-law Amber DeChambeau who joined the Navy to pay for medical school about all the pros and cons of using the military to avoid student loan debt. We find out if "free" is really free when it comes to trading work and time for education in America. For a transcript of the episode visit: https://bit.ly/BWMS9E8Transcript Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad BWM Instagram: @bwmpod BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch! Check out Patricia's book Route 529: A Parent's Guide to COllege and Career Training with 529 Plans: https://www.amazon.com/Route-529-Parents-College-Training/dp/1735750603 Check out the Gift of College at https://giftofcollege.com/ Follow Amber DeChambeau on Instagram @Amber680 Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week's mailbag, we have SO MANY emails from listeners and Gaby is STOKED. We have a couple emails about covered calls and how to not get emotional about the stock market. Then, an email about how to not get scammed by scholarship money promises. Plus, disability insurance, stock market upward trends, and how to financially help your parents. And more!! For a transcript of the episode visit: https://bit.ly/BWMS9E7BonusTranscript Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad BWM Instagram: @bwmpod BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch! Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What do you need to know if you're going to start working for yourself? Schmidt's Naturals founder Jaime Schmidt talks about what people need to know when they're starting their own business and takes us through the ups and downs of branding and marketing and sales. Then, Gaby talks to the Freelance Solidarity Project's Haley Mlotek about collective bargaining, how freelancers can work for better industry standards, and how the hell you can get paid on time. For a transcript of the show visit: https://bit.ly/BWMS9E7Transcript Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad BWM Instagram: @bwmpod BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch! Follow Jaime Schmidt on Instagram and Twitter @JaimeSchmidt Check out Schmidt's Naturals at Scmidts.com! Follow Haley Mlotek on Instagram and Twitter @HaleyMlotek Check out the Freelance Solidarity Project: https://freelancesolidarity.org/ Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Gaby reads all your hilarious and bleak emails about working from home and why your corporate overlords are asking you to come back to the office. Then, they update our stock market minded listeners on the new electric vehicle company Rivian and why it shot up without any sales on the record and what that means. Plus, Discord's popping off and you are all calling Gaby "my liege." Wild. For a transcript of the episode visit: https://bit.ly/BWMS9E6BonusTranscript Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad BWM Instagram: @bwmpod BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch! Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gaby reflects on the beginning's of this show and how their financial goals have changed over the years. Lots of tears. Lots of big strides. And lots of setbacks. Then, their first interview with Afford Anything's Paula Pant, a giant in the financial media world, who gives tips and tricks for successful goal setting. And finally, Gaby gushes over their friend and writer Franchesca Ramsey, who is a machine when it comes to motivation. She teaches Gaby how to journal and keep track of what you need to accomplish. How can we all be more like Fran? For a transcript of the show visit: https://bit.ly/BWMS9E6Transcript Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad BWM Instagram: @bwmpod BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch! Follow Paula Pant on Instagram @PaulaPant and on Twitter @AffordAnything. Check out the Afford Anything podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Franchesca Ramsey on Instagram and Twitter @ChescaLeigh Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We start off today with some emails detailing your experiences with class action lawsuits, a topic we covered on the show a couple weeks ago. This leads us to discuss the recent tragedy at Travis Scott’s Astroworld, and provide some tips regarding accepting refunds and injury lawsuits. Next, we go over the demands of the workers taking part in Black Out Black Friday which will be a ten day general strike starting on Black Friday. We finish the show covering the November 9th data breach at Robinhood and by reading your reviews and comments! For a transcript of the show visit: https://bit.ly/BWMS9E5BonusTranscript Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad BWM Instagram: @bwmpod BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch! Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Financial literacy is a big word that means very different things to different people. Do personal finance courses or credit cards for kids actually teach usable long-term solutions? Gaby delves into the research on the topics. They then interview Sara Lohse, director of marketing for BFG Financial Advisors, about how she became more financially literate. She shares her tips and advice for those just starting their journey. This episode's second guest is writer Jenny Yang, who is the financially literate friend. You either are her or you wish you were.  For a transcript of the show visit: https://bit.ly/BWME9S5Transcript Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad BWM Instagram: @bwmpod BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch! Follow Sara Lohse on Instagram and Twitter: @_SaraLohse Follow Jenny Yang on all things: @JennyYangTV Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

First, we cover the massive backlash to billionaire Charlie Munger's upcoming dorm at UC Santa Barbara which is expected to house 4,500 students with NO WINDOWS. Next, Zillow Offers closes down having lost the company billions of dollars, just like I predicted they would in our first Zillow episode. Then, a NY Times article covers how older generations are afraid of their Gen Z employees, which I'd love to hear your thoughts on! And finally, a listener criticizes our Points episode,    Louisa Talks Buildings: https://www.tiktok.com/@louisatalksbuildings?lang=en   NY Times article mentioned: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/28/business/gen-z-workplace-culture.html For a copy of the transcript visit: https://bit.ly/BWMS9E4BonusTranscript Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad BWM Instagram: @bwmpod BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch! Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Gaby investigates the controversial FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement. They are joined by Tanja Hester, author of Work Optional: Retire Early the Non-Penny-Pinching Way, to discuss who the FIRE movement works for and what sacrifices it requires. Can someone without starter money or a large income really ethically retire early? Then, Gaby talks to FIRE skeptic Michelle Jackson, of the "Michelle is Money Hungry" podcast, about making FIRE realistic and accessible for anyone other than white, straight, cis finance bros. For a transcript of the show visit: bit.ly/BWMS9E4Transcript Vox article: https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2020/3/18/21182018/financial-independence-retire-early-fire-early-retirement-mr-money-mustache-pete-adeney Michelle's article: https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/why-ditched-traditional-fire-movement-2021-6 Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad BWM Instagram: @bwmpod BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch! Follow Tanja Hester on Instagram and Twitter: @Our_NextLife Learn more about Michelle Jackson at MichelleIsMoneyHungry.com Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

First off, why is Kellogg's facing a class action lawsuit about their strawberry Poptarts? Then, Gaby takes a skeptical look at the big news story surrounding Spanx founder Sara Blakely giving 10K bonuses to all her employees, while Blackstone invests in the company. Who is really behind the buzzy feel-good story that's been everywhere this week? And finally, your emails and comments regarding exclusionary zoning, murders in parks, and why it might be better not to own property. For a transcript of the show visit: bit.ly/BWMS9E3BonusTranscript Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad BWM Instagram: @bwmpod BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch! Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hotel points! Frequent flyer miles! Credit card points! How do you use them and what are the pros and cons? Gaby is joined by THE POINTS GUY Brian Kelly, another queer finance media person, to break it all down for the average consumer. Then, we see how this works in the real world with Gaby's partner Mal Blum, making their stunning third appearance on the show. Mal uses points for everything! How can you do the same? Plus, be nice to flight attendants and customer service people, please! Find a transcript of the show at: bit.ly/BWMS9E3Transcript Gaby Dunn Instagram: @GabyRoad BWM Instagram: @bwmpod BWM Facebook group: http://tinyurl.com/badwithmoneyfb The BWM Discord channel: https://discord.gg/dAdxj4JMER Find Gaby on Patreon: patreon.com/gabydunn Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch! Follow Brian Kelly on Instagram @BrianKelly Follow The Points Guy on all platforms @ThePointsGuy Follow Mal Blum on all platforms @MalBlum Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Lindsey Floyd. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy