PODCAST · comedy
A Thought For Your Pennies
by Shawna and Sqeaky
A Thought For Your Pennies makes saving money feel less overwhelming—and a lot more fun! Hosted by friends Shawna and Sqeaky, this show is all about navigating the rising costs of everyday life while keeping your family afloat.Each episode brings you hilarious real-life family stories, practical money-saving tips, and scams to watch out for—with a relatable, down-to-earth approach. They're not financial experts; they're just friends trying to figure it out.Listen in for laughs, lessons, and a little extra cash in your pocket! Got a tip or a story to share? Reach out to [email protected] or 970-425-3060.This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.
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BEFORE YOU get a raise OR take a out a payday advance loan LISTEN TO THIS!
Sqeaky shares that one weird trick that will get you a raise. Leverage. Not like in the mafia, but real leverage that's always worked for him contract to contract. Shawna shares more tried and true things you need to check off to get a raise. We also cover the scams that is payday advance - banned in a lot of states with good reason. But! There are scammy elements to them that pop up everywhere, so take a listen to save money! Credits: Hosts - Shawna and Sqeaky, Music - Allison Tartalia, Producer - Cole John, Writer - Carl Weinschenk, Marketing - Ricardo Gutiérrez Links: Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-get-a-raise * Robert Half https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/insights/career-development/how-to-ask-for-raise-and-get-it ** The Cut https://www.thecut.com/article/how-to-ask-for-a-raise.html *** The Estrin Report https://www.estrinreport.com/how-to-blow-your-chances-of-getting-a-raise/ **** Harvard Business Review https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-get-a-raise ***** https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/payday-loans.asp thammer.org/states-where-payday-loans-are-illegal/ https://www.riograndecu.org/payday-loan-scams https://www.ncsl.org/financial-services/payday-lending-state-statutes https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/how-payday-loans-work/ https://www.aura.com/learn/payday-loan-scams https://www.dfs.ny.gov/consumers/scams_schemes_frauds/dangerous_or_predatory_loans https://www.noffcu.org/articles/article/2024/10/beware-payday-loan-scams Chapters (00:00:00) - How to get a raise at work(00:22:26) - Payday advance scams
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BEFORE YOU SPEND ON menopause LISTEN TO THIS!
Shawna and Sqeaky don't mess around talking about how real expensive menopause can be - and how it really doesn't have to be. Plus! They cover the scams of vaginal lasers and other silly things. Credits: Hosts - Shawna and Sqeaky, Producer - Cole John, Writer & Music - Allison Tartalia, Marketing - Ricardo Gutiérrez Sources Cited: Johns Hopkins Medicine: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/introduction-to-menopause: Mayo Clinic: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-minute-does-menopause-cause-brain-fog/ OSF Healthcare: https://www.osfhealthcare.org/blog/menopause-supplements-should-women-take-them/ Healthline: https://www.healthline.com/health/menopause/menopause-and-dry-eyes https://www.healthline.com/health/menopause/menopause-itching https://www.healthline.com/health/menopause/joint-pain-menopause The Independent: https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/fashion/menopause-oestrogen-perimenopause-greek-amazon-b2676570.html NIH National Library of Medicine: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5929427/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18460167/ National Health Service - UK https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/things-you-can-do/ https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt/alternatives-to-hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt/lifestyle-changes-to-make-if-youre-unable-to-take-hrt/ Everyday Health: https://www.everydayhealth.com/womens-health/menopause-scams-to-watch-out-for/ American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/experts-and-stories/t... Chapters (00:00:00) - Menopause affects all of us(00:13:43) - How to save on menopause(00:31:52) - Menopause scams
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BEFORE you rent another place LISTEN TO THIS!
There are ways to save on rent that Shawna and Sqeaky cover that you may not have thought of before. Plus, we go over scams and roommate drama so you don't have to find out first hand. Before you find your next place to rent or put out an ad for a roommate, check out this episode for ways to save money - with a humorous attitude. Credits: Hosts Shawna & Sqeaky, Producer Cole John, Writer Syb de Clark, Music Allison Tartalia, Marketing Ricardo Gutiérrez Chapters (00:00:00) - Rental Savings(00:21:12) - Rental Scams
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BEFORE you spend on cell phones LISTEN TO THIS
What was your first cell phone? What do you do about cell phones with your kids? Shawna and Sqeaky go over some great ideas and ways to save money when it comes to your family and your cell phone - both plans and hardware. Plus, they go over the most common phone scams and surprising ways that you can avoid these scams. Make sure you give it a listen and save money when it comes to your phone! Credits: Hosts Shawna & Sqeaky, Producer Cole John, Marketing Ricardo Gutiérrez, Music Allison Tartalia, Editor Josh Rockley, Writer Carl Weinshenck Chapters (00:00:00) - Phones and Families(00:12:08) - Phone Savings(00:31:18) - Phone Scams
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BONUS - Top Scams of 2024
To celebrate that we are now live on the You of Tubes, Shawna and Sqeaky made an episode covering the Federal Trade Commission's top scams of 2024. How else would you celebrate? There are more than a few surprises in this episode about scams - listen to stay savvy to scams you may not have known about! Credits: Music by Allison Tartalia, Hosts Shawna & Sqeaky, Producer Cole John, Marketing Ricardo Gutiérrez
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BEFORE you start a podcast - LISTEN TO THIS TO SAVE MONEY!
It's a new season because you can now check out our beautiful faces up on youtube. Sqeaky took the long trek from Nebraska to Colorado to set up Shawna's studio for the podcast, and we go over the equipment you'll need to set up your own podcast --- without spending TOO MUCH MONEY! A fun way to learn about the costs of decent podcasting, thanks for tuning in to A Thought For Your Pennies! Credits: Hosts Shawna and Sqeaky; Producer Cole John; Audio Editor Igor Stroev; Video Editor Amy Fan; Music Allison Tartalia; Marketing Ricardo Gutiérrez
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Before you spend on a - BATHROOM REMODEL - listen to this! Funny family stories, bathroom remodel savings and scams to avoid
Potty training kids (or maybe you remember being potty trained?) is tough, and Shawna shares stories of how her kids either told her she was wrong or how she told them the toilet was the fate for all children. Then after a few laughs, we get into bathroom remodels, with Sqeaky about how he saved (which turns into romance advice??) and Shawna bringing you the scams you want to avoid when dealing with contractors in the bathroom. Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Producer - Cole John; Audio Editor - Igor Stroev, Marketing - Ricardo Gutiérrez, Music - Allison Tartalia Sources: HGTV – 10 Ways to Save Money on a Bathroom Remodel: https://www.hgtv.com/lifestyle/real-estate/10-ways-to-save-money-on-a-bathroom-remodel This Old House – 12 Tips on How to Save Money on a Bathroom Remodel: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/bathrooms/21015034/12-tips-on-how-to-save-money-on-a-bathroom-remodel Consumer Reports – Low-Cost Bathroom Upgrades: https://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/remodeling/low-cost-bathroom-upgrades/ NerdWallet – Bathroom Remodel Cost: Budget, Average, and High-End: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/mortgages/bathroom-remodel-cost Bob Vila – 10 Ways to Save Money on a Bathroom Remodel: https://www.bobvila.com/articles/save-on-bathroom-remodel/ FTC – Home Improvement Scams: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/home-improvement-scams Angi – How to Avoid Contractor Scams: https://www.angi.com/articles/avoiding-contractor-scams.htm Forbes Home – Bathroom Remodel Scams: https://www.forbes.com/home-improvement/bathroom/bathroom-remodel-scams/ BBB – Bathroom Remodel Scams on the Rise Chapters (00:00:00) - Potty Training Time(00:15:10) - Bathroom Remodel Savings(00:24:44) - Scams on Bathroom Remodels to Avoid
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BEFORE YOU SPEND ON social media LISTEN TO THIS!
Shawna shares why falling down the stairs is a special indignity, the time she should have broken her foot on a drunk blob run, and Sqeaky shares how his knife hand didn't quite hold up. We dig into the intersection of social media and personal finance, discussing the prevalence of scams, the potential for saving money through social media, and how to identify trustworthy financial influencers. Then we emphasize the importance of consumer awareness and provide insights into navigating the complex landscape of financial products and advice available online. your rich bff, broke black girl, her first 100k <- all insta accounts Shawna likes and follows for financial advice. https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/03/top-scams-2024 Great resource and interesting perspective about scams last year. Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky, Producer - Cole John, Marketing - Ricardo Gutiérrez, Music - Allison Tartalia Chapters (00:00:00) - Stairs are not fun, lake blob should have been fun(00:20:11) - Can you save using social media?(00:33:14) - Social media scaaaaammmmmzzzz
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BONUS - Stories from Highschool
Shawna and Sqeaky get into some hijinx from their youth with roommate/brother Stephen - the funny part of the episode we couldn't fit into our regular segment. Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Producer - Cole John; Marketing - Ricardo Gutiérrez, Music - Allison Tartalia
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BEFORE YOU SPEND ON HVAC, LISTEN TO THIS!
You could say this podcast exists becuase of one legend in HVAC, Stephen. That's right, Sqeaky's roommate and Shawna's brother brings his 25 years of experience to geek out on the wild world of HVAC and how you can save money and avoid scams. Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky, Producer - Cole John; Marketing - Ricardo Gutiérrez, Music - Allison Tartalia Chapters (00:00:00) - Savings on HVAC(00:25:02) - HVAC Scams
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BEFORE YOU GET HIT FINANCIALLY FOR ADHD LISTEN TO THIS!
Do you ever buy stuff that is "As Seen on TV"? It's always a scam...right? The clapper, the snuggie, the slap chop, the george foreman, the sham wow! We get into this, as well as discussing various scams targeting people who are dealing with ADHD, the impact of marketing on consumer behavior, and the importance of understanding subscription services and auto-renewals. Our conversation also highlights recent consumer protection regulations, including the click-to-cancel rule, aimed at simplifying the cancellation process for consumers. Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Producer - Cole John; Marketing - Ricardo Gutiérrez; Writer & Music - Allison Tartalia Sources: Consumer Reports – Infomercial Product Reviews https://www.consumerreports.org/ The New York Times – Snuggie Phenomenon https://www.nytimes.com/ Good Housekeeping – OxiClean Testing https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/ National Public Radio (NPR) – George Foreman Grill Success https://www.npr.org/ Wirecutter – Kitchen Gadget Reviews (Slap Chop) https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/ Syracuse University - Arts & Sciences Title: What’s Driving the Rise in ADHD Diagnosis Among Children and Adults? [Read the article](https://artsandsciences.syracuse.edu/news-all/news-2024/whats-driving-the-rise-in-adhd-diagnosis-among-children-and-adults/#:~:text=Increased%20awareness%20(driven%20in%20part,all%20contribute%20to%20this%20increase.) ADDitude Magazine Title: The ADHD Tax: How Executive Dysfunction and Impulse Spending Undermine Financial Wellness Read the article USA Today Title: FTC's 'Click to Cancel' rule could make it easier to get out of subscriptions in 2025 Read the article Lewis Rice LLP Title: FTC Announces Final “Click to Cancel” Rule Read the article Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Title: Diagnosis of ADHD Read the article NBC News Title: Shortages of ADHD drugs continue to plague patients Read the article Federal Trade Commission (FT... Chapters (00:00:00) - As Seen On TV(00:15:25) - ADHD Savings(00:32:49) - ADHD Scams
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BEFORE YOU SPEND ON TOYS LISTEN TO THIS!
Instead of picking up their toys, do your kids just hide them elsewhere? Shawna and Sqeaky chat about toys, how to save on them, and how to avoid getting scammed. Follow us on social media @pennythinkers! Chapters (00:00:00) - Toys and Children(00:11:09) - Saving on Toys(00:33:06) - Avoiding Toy Scams
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BEFORE YOU SPEND MONEY at the dentist LISTEN TO THIS!
You've lost teeth. Kids are supposed to lose their teeth, but Shawna forgot to tell her kids that. Some tips and tricks to save on this essential health care and avoid scams. Follow us on social media, we are @pennythinkers on 7 different platforms! Chapters (00:00:00) - Family Tooth Stories(00:17:18) - Dental Savings(00:33:30) - Dental Scams
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BEFORE YOU SPEND MONEY on a fitness program LISTEN TO THIS!
That time the grandchild was angry because grandma didn't drive a volvo. When teaching the kids biology, it can get pretty funny. Plus, how to save money at the gym and how to avoid scams! Make sure you're following us on social media, we have the handle @pennythinkers on a lot of different platforms. Got an idea on how to save money? Send it to [email protected] or call us at 970-425-3060Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez; Music - Allison Tartalia; Producer - Cole John Chapters (00:00:00) - Funny Stories About Kids and Biology(00:13:17) - Fitness Savings(00:32:01) - Fitness Scams
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Bonus Episode - Finance with Laura and Merchant Processor Scams
Why do some places mandate minimum purchase sizes or only accept cash? We review the fees that come with merchant processing from the business' perspective and chat with with Laura who escaped credit card debt about her success story. An informative bonus episode where Shawna & Sqeaky discuss the business side of money and interview someone who recently escaped a problematic situation. Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Guest - Laura; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Music - Allison Tartalia; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez; Producer Cole John
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BEFORE YOU SPEND MONEY ON pets LISTEN TO THIS!
We all love our pets...and Shawna....will save them when they don't really need it. Listen in for funny pet stories and the best ways to save on taking care of our furry family members. Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Music Allison Tartalia; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez; Producer Cole John Chapters (00:00:00) - Story time - stealing pets(00:07:31) - How to save on pets(00:21:26) - Pet Scams to Avoid
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Become your parents; credit cards with teens
A little different format than our other episodes where we interview some guests about credit cards. If you haven't become like the people who raised you, well just wait. An informative bonus pisode where teenage Rex comes on and asks Shawna & Sqeaky questions about credit cards. Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Guest - Rex; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Music - Allison Tartalia; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez; Producer Cole John
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Middle Age; Credit Cards
Ah, the middle age years. Not your youth, not your golden years, but the stuff in between. Shawna & Sqeaky talk about this prime time and how we know we've arrived there, and then go over a bunch of information about credit cards savings and scams. Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Music -Allison Tartalia; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez; Producer - Cole John
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My Mom Is The Best, Saving on Family Photos, Kid Model Scams
Does Shawna have the best mom in the world? Have you ever wondered about those kid model scams? Find out with Shawna & Sqeaky as they cover great parents, grandmas doing barrel rolls, and how to save on photos and avoid scams. Send your great ideas about photo savings or kid scam story to [email protected] or call us at 970-425-3060 Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky, Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez, Bre Chico; Music - Allison Tartalia; Design Syb de Clark; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Producer - Cole John
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Losing our license; car theft; auto repair scams
Losing your license - some of us do this in fun ways, some of us do this in not so fun ways. Survive the hellscape of the DMV with your hosts and learn some important things to do to prevent car theft and recover your car as soon as possible if it happens. Got an idea on how to save money? Send it to [email protected] or call us at 970-425-3060Credits: Hosts: Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez, Bre Chico; Music - Allison Tartalia; Design Syb de Clark; Producer - Cole John Sources: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/car-theft-statistics-2024-004053127.html https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/fbi-releases-motor-vehicle-theft-2019-2023 https://www.marketwatch.com/guides/insurance-services/car-theft-statistics/ https://www.thezebra.com/resources/car-insurance/stolen-car-guide/ https://www.trackersystems.net/news/how-gps-trackers-help-in-stolen-vehicle-recovery/ https://fleetsmart.co.uk/prevent-car-theft-gps/ https://www.usinsuranceagents.com/gps-tracker-car-insurance-discount/ https://www.vehicledart.com/car-gps-tracker-safety-tips-and-benefits/ https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/steps-to-take-when-your-car-has-been-stolen/ https://www.investopedia.com/after-identity-theft-8773806 https://www.identitytheft.gov/ https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2023/car-repair.html https://www.consumerreports.org/car-maintenance/5-auto-repair-shop-scams-your-mechanic-might-try/ https://blog.mccarthyautogroup.com/2021/01/22/the-20-most-common-mechanic-scams/ https://www.mobilebrewer.com/common-auto-body-repair-scams-to-avoid https://www.nicb.org/prevent-fraud-theft/auto-repair-scams https://www.consumerautobody.biz/post/beware-signs-of-a-bad-auto-body-shop-and-how-to-avoid-them https://www.nicb.org/prevent-fraud-theft/auto-repair-scams
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Mom is driving; savings and scams on rental cars
Did you think the way your parents drove is the way everybody drove? Let's chat about driving and then go over some surprising scandals when it comes to rental cars. Of course, we'll talk about how to save on them too. Got an idea on how to save money? Send it to [email protected] or call us at 970-425-3060Credits: Hosts: Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Design - Syb de Clark; Music - Allison Tartalia; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez, Bre Chico; Producer - Cole John Sources: https://www.nerdwallet.com www.expedia.com www.kayak.com www.autoslash.com www.turo.com www.getaround.com www.zipcar.com https://www.forbes.com https://www.cnbc.com https://www.consumerreports.org www.aaa.com www.costcotravel.com www.aarp.org https://www.thepointsguy.com https://www.money.com https://www.travelandleisure.com https://consumerrescue.org/travel-troubles/hit-with-fake-rental-car-damage-charges-heres-how-to-make-them-go-away/ https://www.ft.com/content/68309b3a-8a09-49bd-a650-bd58fe54a512 https://www.the-sun.com/motors/12050128/hertz-rental-hidden-charge-dispute-fees/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hertz-customers-allege-false-arrests-lawsuit/ https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/24206-bbb-scam-alert-when-booking-a-rental-car-watch-out-for-phony-deals
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All the cars owned; buying a car
The 20 minute car, the elantra held together by fancy duct tape, a car named 'old smokey' and more - Shawna and Sqeaky talk about all the cars they've owned plus some innovative ways to save money and avoid scames when you're buying a new or used car. Sources: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/auto-loans/how-to-get-a-car-loan | https://www.bankrate.com/loans/auto-loans/tips-to-boost-your-car-trade-in-value/#three | https://www.edmunds.com/car-buying/know-all-the-costs-before-saying-yes.html | https://www.realcartips.com/newcars/181-never-focus-on-monthly-payments.shtml | https://www.bankrate.com/loans/auto-loans/how-to-deal-with-car-salesmen/#tactics | https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/auto-loans/cut-car-maintenance-costs| https://www.hotcars.com/why-wed-never-buy-a-used-luxury-car/ | https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2019/06/put-brakes-phony-online-car-sales | https://consumer.ftc.gov/features/used-cars| https://www.nicb.org/theft_and_fraud_awareness/vincheck/vincheck | https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/auto-loan-refinancing-scams | https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/vehicle-lemon-laws-by-state/ Got an idea on how to save money? Send it to [email protected] or call us at 970-425-3060Credits: Hosts: Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Writer and Soundtrack - Allison Tartalia; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez and Bre Chico; Design - Syb de Clark; Producer Cole John
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Birth is fun, savings and scams when starting a family
GRAPHIC DISCUSSION OF PREGNANCY AND BIRTH - This episode is totally PG, but if you are squeamish about birth and pregnancy process you may wanna skip the first six minutes of this episode. Great tips on saving money when starting a family and how new families get targeted with ads - give it a listen! Sources: https://www.finexcu.org/blog/easy-tips-on-how-to-save-money-and-cut-costs-for-your-familyhttps://www.parents.com/parenting/money/family-finances/32-ways-to-save-money-when-you-have-a-baby/https://bettermoneyhabits.bankofamerica.com/en/saving-budgeting/ways-to-save-moneyhttps://thehub.santanderbank.com/raising-kid-costs-much-ways-whittle-cost-parenthood/https://bettermoneyhabits.bankofamerica.com/en/saving-budgeting/manage-family-savings-goalshttps://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/how-to-save-moneyhttps://www.discover.com/online-banking/banking-topics/7-ways-to-save-money-on-family-expenses/https://www.babycenter.com/baby/childcare/expert-tips-to-save-on-childcare_41001438 | https://moneyning.com/kids-and-money/how-to-save-money-on-childcare/ | https://chartercollege.edu/news-hub/7-easy-ways-save-child-care/ | https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/ways-parents-save-money-daycare/ | https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/day-care-on-a-budget/ |https://www.moneymanagement.org/blog/eight-tips-for-reducing-child-care-costs | https://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2012/02/16/how-target-figured-out-a-teen-girl-was-pregnant-before-her-father-did/ | https://www.netmums.com/life/the-scams-all-families-need-on-their-radarhttps://www.wilx.com/2022/12/06/bbb-warns-puppy-scams-that-target-families-this-holiday-season/https://consumer.ftc.gov/all-scams/family-emergency-scams Got an idea on how to save money? Send it to [email protected] or call us at 970-425-3060 Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Music - Allison Tartalia; Design - Syb de Clark Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez, Bre Chico; Producer - Cole John
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Fly Guy, Saving on Dates, Dating Scams
Maybe you've been on a bad date, but have bugs ever been involved? Stories you have to hear plus great tips on how to save on dates whether you're single or dating with Shawna & Sqeaky. Got ideas on how to save on dates? Send it to [email protected] or call us at 970-425-3060 Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez and Bre Chico; Producer - Cole John; Music -Allison Tartalia; Design - Syb de Clark
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Worst parenting; mental health
When you're parenting you probably should not let the intrusive thoughts win. Mental health can get pretty expensive and is rife with scams, so let Shawna & Sqeaky be your guide to destressing mental health moments, how to get good mental health even in complicated situations, and what to look out for with self-help scams. Resources: https://adaa.org/finding-help/treatment/low-cost-treatment | https://www.samhsa.gov/ | www.nami.org | https://openpathcollective.org/ | https://www.forbes.com/health/l/best-online-therapy/ | https://www.psychologytoday.com | https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/what-we-do/mental-health-navigation/ | https://www.adventhealth.com/hospital/adventhealth-children/blog/what-a-mental-health-navigator-and-how-can-they-help-you |https://www.nedratawwab.com/ Got an idea on how to save money? Send it to [email protected] or call us at 970-425-3060 Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalio Romeo; Writer - Carl Weinschenk; Marking - Ricardo Gutierrez and Bre Chico; Producer - Cole John; Music Allison Tartalia; Design - Syb de Clark
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Toddlers are amazing; college
Toddlers aren't exactly a menance but they're not innocent either. Shawna and Sqeaky talk about this precious age and review ways to save on college and the scams that are out there targeting college-goers and their supporters. Sources: https://myfuture.com/college/planning/college-planning-timeline?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4fi7BhC5ARIsAEV1YiZJQJNlIKr9_NarUGOv-aoOSvk1k71nGtnT71W3rl2Sf3cgtB_Al8kaAtglEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.dshttps://www.husson.edu/online/blog/2023/04/money-saving-tips-for-studentshttps://www.salliemae.com/college-planning/student-loans-and-borrowing/save-on-college-costs/ https://www.savingforcollege.com/article/6-ways-you-can-save-for-collegehttps://blog.collegeboard.org/power-taking-one-ap-coursehttps://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/sat-act-scores-merit-scholarships#:~:text=Beyond%20getting%20in%2C%20your%20SAT,on%20the%20SAT%20or%20ACThttps://www.needhambank.com/resources/a-guide-for-college-students-be-aware-of-these-4-scams/ https://www.commonapp.org/ https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/submit-a-complaint/scams-complaint/ Got an idea on how to save money? Send it to [email protected] or call us at 970-425-3060Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Writer - Carl Weinschenk; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez; Producer - Cole John; Music - Allison Tartalia; Design - Syb de Clark
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Who are we and why are we doing this?
Meet Shawna and Sqeaky, your friends trying to save money along with you. Shawna is your show host, a mom of two teens who has learned a thing or two about raising your family without breaking the budget but probably needs to learn a little more. Sqeaky is your nepo baby, a single guy trying to be thrifty. Every episode has a funny story, ways to save on a topic, and scams to avoid. Got an idea on how to save money? Send it to [email protected] or call us at 970-425-3060 Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Marketing - Ricardo Gutiérrez; Producer - Cole John; Music - Allison Tartalia; Design - Syb de Clark
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A Thought For Your Pennies makes saving money feel less overwhelming—and a lot more fun! Hosted by friends Shawna and Sqeaky, this show is all about navigating the rising costs of everyday life while keeping your family afloat.Each episode brings you hilarious real-life family stories, practical money-saving tips, and scams to watch out for—with a relatable, down-to-earth approach. They're not financial experts; they're just friends trying to figure it out.Listen in for laughs, lessons, and a little extra cash in your pocket! Got a tip or a story to share? Reach out to [email protected] or 970-425-3060.This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.
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Shawna and Sqeaky
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