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Episode 71: Teach Me How to Recession-Proof My Finances and Navigate Inflation and Interest Rates, with Nicole Victoria of No Budget Babe

As if adulting wasn’t hard enough already, we’re now facing the realities of rising interest rates, skyrocketing inflation, mass layoffs and a looming recession. Anyone else need a drink? So this week’s episode is all about how to recession-proof our finances, because economic instability is upon us, whether we like it or not.

There is A LOT to learn when it comes to protecting your nest egg, winning in an unstable stock market, and multiplying your revenue streams, so we brought in financial expert Nicole Victoria AKA No Budget Babe, to teach us how to take control of our finances.



As if adulting wasn’t hard enough already, we’re now facing the realities of rising interest rates, skyrocketing inflation, mass layoffs and a looming recession. Anyone else need a drink? So this week’s episode is all about how to recession-proof our finances, because economic instability is upon us, whether we like it or not.

There is A LOT to learn when it comes to protecting your nest egg, winning in an unstable stock market, and multiplying your revenue streams, so we brought in financial expert Nicole Victoria AKA No Budget Babe, to teach us how to take control of our finances. Nicole is a CEO, money coach and financial literacy advocate who specializes in helping millennial and gen-z women effortlessly manage their money and build bank accounts that never stop growing. So grab a glass (or a bottle—economies of scale!) of wine, and get ready to set yourself up for financial success.

Join us as we chat about:

  • What to do with your investments during a recession

  • The history of stock market crashes and bear markets

  • The do’s and don’ts of making an emergency fund

  • How to manage your debt 

  • Ways to start generating passive income

  • Tips for bringing your fixed costs down and negotiating bills like a pro

  • The pros and cons of entering the real estate market right now

    We hope this episode inspires you to start (or continue) to build your nest egg and invest your money so that you’re set up for success no matter what this crazy economy throws at you!


If you have a topic you’d like us to cover or a guest you want us to interview, comment or DM us on Instagram:

@teachmehowtoadultpodcast

@cailynmichaan 

@yunggillianaire


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Episode 56: How To Start Saving Money… Today!

One of the most common resolutions that almost everyone has in January is to save more money. But it’s not that easy with high living expenses, a hundred streaming service subscriptions, and a hefty UberEats habit. So in this week’s Quickie we’re diving into easy ways to save money…literally starting today! Because adulting just hits different when you have your financial sh*t together.



One of the most common resolutions that almost everyone has in January is to save more money. But it’s not that easy with high living expenses, a hundred streaming service subscriptions, and a hefty UberEats habit. So in this week’s Quickie we’re diving into easy ways to save money…literally starting today! Because adulting just hits different when you have your financial sh*t together.

Tune in to learn more about: 

  • Understanding your spending triggers

  • Investing in everyday items

  • Why negotiating with cash is King

  • How to save on your fave clothes each season

  • Automating your banking to help you save 

  • Hacking your utility bill

  • How to avoid paying annual fees on credit cards

  • Tips on getting a higher interest rate on your savings account

  • What Gill and Cailyn both realized they need to cut back on

We hope this episode inspires you to save a little money this year and achieve all of your financial dreams!


If you have a topic you’d like us to cover or a guest you want us to interview, comment or DM us on Instagram:

@teachmehowtoadultpodcast

@cailynmichaan 

@yunggillianaire


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