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Ways to Means
by Hannah Morgan & Susanna Ronalds-Hannon
Welcome to Ways to Means, a personal finance podcast promoting financial empowerment through amateur inquiry and unfiltered conversations. We believe financial empowerment is a collective effort and we learn best by sharing personal experiences with each other. Join us as we talk about all things money.
Episodes
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18. Goodbye for Now!
Welcome to our last episode! Join us as we reflect on our lives since starting Ways to Means and particularly how our decisions and milestones have been influenced by the podcast. We look back on our favorite moments and lessons learned. Thanks to all our listeners for being a part of this...
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17. Year End Tax Tips!
Welcome to our last episode of Ways to Means for 2022! Today we are counting down to midnight with our top ten tax tips to help you maximize your finances ahead of the 2023 tax season. There are plenty of things you can do RIGHT NOW before the end of the year to reduce how much you pay in taxes…
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16. Abortion Funds Post Dobbs: Beyond Personal Finance
In today’s episode, we welcome Tannis Fuller, the co-director of the Blue Ridge Abortion Fund which we often refer to as BRAF throughout the episode. BRAF provides support for people seeking abortions including covering costs of the procedure, travel, childcare and more. They serve central...
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15. Negotiation
On today’s episode we are talking to three different people who embraced the power of negotiation. From moving industries and negotiating salary increases to buying a house for under asking in one of the hottest real estate markets in the country, they’re going to show us everything is…
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14. Money Mindset Minisode
In today’s episode, we zoom out to talk philosophically about money and how it makes us feel. We talk about two articles from the Atlantic, called “What you’re really worried about when you’re worried about money,” and another article “who actually feels satisfied about money?” In these articles…
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13. Design Psychology and Ethics in Personal Finance
On today’s episode, we speak with Jes Koepfler, the Head of Client Experience Research for Vanguard's Retail Division. Vanguard is a registered investment advisor that has been around since 1975. The company is known for its four core principles Define clear goals, invest with balance and...
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12. Taysha Runs for Congress in Virginia's 9th District
In this episode, we speak with Taysha Devaughan, an activist and resident of Wise county, Virginia, about her decision to run for US congress in Virginia’s 9th district. We discuss her motivations for running, her vision for her community, and the practical considerations involved with mounting a...
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11. Max, the New Orleans Musician
This week Susanna is in New Orleans for Mardi Gras so we caught up with a friend of hers, Max, who is a full time professional gig musician playing upright bass with different groups and at different venues across the city. As he explains, he and his peers are holdouts, operating as part of a...
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10. Rent vs Own
This week, we continue talking about home ownership and compare the financial impact of renting vs owning a home. We talk through common costs and benefits to home ownership, the average US homebuyer and home purchase, how local markets should affect your decision, and how policy and structural...
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9. Lou Buys Her First House
This week, our mutual friend Lou joined us on the podcast to discuss her recent first time home buying experience. We talked to her about the process, from wishlist to loan closing, and captured the good the bad and the ugly of searching for a home during this hot stretch. It's been a seller's...
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8. Building and Rebuilding a Career as an Artist
Pursuing a career in art and running your own business are two of the most insecure and challenging pursuits in the realm of personal finance. It’s a commitment that requires accepting uncertainty, persevering through setbacks, mental grit and a lot of hard work. Finding success on this path,...
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7. Love it or Latte
And now for something completely different! This week, Hannah and I decided to take a break from guests and get a little introspective. The way we cover personal finance topics on this podcast is influenced by our own money mindset, as our guest from last week, Walli, calls it. One thing we’ve…
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6. Facilitating Financial Empowerment with Walli Miller
Walli Miller is a financial coach from the Bronx who guides women towards financial wellness and freedom, and has made it her mission to help 25 women become the first millionaires in their families. She takes a holistic approach with her clients that includes helping them to understand how their...
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5. Going Back to School
A professional degree or accreditation is a huge factor that influences your personal financial outlook. In some industries, a masters degree comes with new job opportunities and wage premiums, and in others it doesn’t boost your earning potential at all. Getting an advanced degree means time…
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4. Stock Market Primer
This week we are covering the stock market with an introductory primer tailored to the uninitiated and intrigued. Investing in the stock market can feel opaque and overwhelming, but it’s something anyone can learn and everyone should aim to understand when planning their long term finances. We’re...
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3. Suzie's Sabbatical
Susanna spent the first ten months of the pandemic transitioning a city's housing department to remote work and launching an emergency rental relief fund, while trying to keep existing projects on track and her sanity intact. She saw an opportunity to take an extended career break in early 2021…
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2. Amy's Approach to Lifestyle Optimization
Amy is an optimizer, and she also knows how to pace herself. She approaches her lifestyle and personal finances by setting objectives and periodically reflecting on her progress towards them, an approach that also serves her well in her career as a product manager. She wants to enjoy her life…
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1. Renai's Retirement
Renai is ready to retire at the age of 36. No, she’s not a tech founder who just sold her company; she was raised working class by a single mom and has worked in non-profits most of her life. We asked Renai to come on the podcast and share how she was able to reach financial independence so early...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Ways to Means, a personal finance podcast promoting financial empowerment through amateur inquiry and unfiltered conversations. We believe financial empowerment is a collective effort and we learn best by sharing personal experiences with each other. Join us as we talk about all things money.
HOSTED BY
Hannah Morgan & Susanna Ronalds-Hannon
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Welcome to Ways to Means, a personal finance podcast promoting financial empowerment through amateur inquiry and unfiltered conversations. We believe financial empowerment is a collective effort and we learn best by sharing personal experiences with each other. Join us as we talk about all things...
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