The Baller on a Budget

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(#9) The Cost of Love Pt. II: What Do Men Want on Valentine's Day?

2023-02-1447:16

Happy Valentine's Day, Baller Fam! This is Part 2 of our 2-Part Valentine's Day special with my friend and personal finance blogger Cassandra Bustamante, mastermind behind The Wealth Vineyard, a personal finance blog focused on crypto, investing, side hustles, and financial freedom. In Part 1 (Episode 8), Cassandra and I discussed some common frustrations people have with this holiday and how unreasonably pricy it can be for the amount of stress it can induce.Now that we've covered the female...

(#8) The Cost of Love Pt. I: Is Valentine's Day Too Expensive?

2023-02-1429:31

Happy Valentine's Day, Baller Fam! We are kicking off your February 14th with Part 1 of a 2-Part Valentine's Day special with my friend and personal finance blogger Cassandra Bustamante, mastermind behind The Wealth Vineyard, a personal finance blog focused on crypto, investing, side hustles, and financial freedom. Cassandra and I share a deep affinity for both personal finance and modern-day culture, so unsurprisingly enough, we poured out our opinions on the societal rules of dating and how...

(#7) One Year of Funemployment: Reclaiming My Life's Work and Finding Purpose

2023-01-3127:42

We're finally back for Season 2, Baller Fam! It's been a whirlwind of events for me outside of work as I took the majority of 2022 off to focus on rebuilding my personal life. After I separated from my former partner in 2021, I expected 2022 to be the jumpstart to my new life, and I needed to double-up on work and increase my income fivefold in order to make the big money moves I wanted to. But unfortunately, there were a lot of unaddressed issues in my personal life that were begging for my ...

(#6) Would You Date For Money? The World of Sugar Dating With Jenn Darling

2022-02-1456:08

If we told you it was possible to earn money while dating, would you do it?Happy Valentine's day, baller fam! In today's episode, my friend Jenn Darling joins us for a juicy episode full of love and money. Last year, Jenn and I were struggling financially and jokingly brought up the possibility of becoming a sugar baby. It was a joke at first... until it wasn't.Jenn and I teamed up to explore the world of sugar dating. We did our research, created our profiles, made a plan of attack, and set ...

(#5) Financially Surviving a Breakup with Dannie Vann From Pennies to Wealth

2021-11-2301:00:00

We're getting deep in a discussion full of heartbreak, radical life changes, and tackling the fear of being alone. In today's podcast episode, Dannie Vann from Pennies to Wealth and I discuss my newest chapter in life: ending a 6-year relationship.Although my recent partner and I weren't married, we still built a life together and were on the way to marriage, which made the process of separation painful. Just 2 years ago, Dannie was in a similar situation, but even deeper: she was married for...

(#4) Confessions of a Shopaholic: Exploring Fast Fashion & Retail Consumerism with Diane Taha

2021-07-1701:16:14

Today on The Baller on a Budget podcast, Diane Taha, influencer & host of the Channel Your Influence podcast are discussing our consumer habits & shopping sins in a tell-all fashion confessional. In this episode, Diane & I talk about the cost of building a wardrobe, the exclusionary practices of luxury brands, corporate activism, sexist marketing & much more.Diane has been an influencer since 2013 & is a full-time social media manager. She also hosts the podcast Channel Yo...

(#3) Investing in Stocks for the Working & Middle Classes With Camilo Maldonado From The Finance Twins

2021-01-2154:18

Did you know that the majority of Americans do not own any stocks? According to Tiktoker @bettyimages, more than 80% of the stocks in the US are owned by the wealthiest 10%. Fact-checked by the National Bureau of Economic Research & stock market expert Peter Ricchuiti, this is true - but experts say it may now be even higher.Today on The Baller on a Budget podcast, Camilo Maldonado from the Finance Twins & I discuss the world of stocks in a simplified way. For the longest time, invest...

(#2) How I Negotiated My New Car Under MSRP

2020-12-2840:35

It can be extremely inconvenient when your car reaches the end of its life, but having to buy a new one is even more stressful. This month, my car finally went out, and I had to get a new one. But I was able to negotiate with a few dealerships and walk away with the exact car I wanted at a price I was happy with!Many people feel intimidated by the salespeople at car dealerships, so in this episode, I'm sharing my 10 best tips on negotiating the best deal for a new car. As a former car salespe...

(#1) 2020 Money Madness

2020-12-1824:50

Welcome to the first episode of The Baller on a Budget! This episode introduces your host Aileen Luib along with insights on the wild ride that has been 2020 so far. How do we approach our finances in 2021 after dealing with the financial dumpster fire of 2020? In today's episode, I'm sharing a few tips to reset your mindset and form approachable goals to get you back on track with your financial plans.

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