The BEST His and Hers Financial Literacy Podcast for Millennials

Episodes

July 30, 2025

99: Follow the Money in Your Marriage with Forensic Accountant Tracy …

Money secrets can wreck marriages—and cost you everything in divorce. In this episode, Forensic Accountant, Tracy Coenen, reveals how spouses hide assets (think offshore accounts, hidden income, even billionaires fighting ove...

Listen to the Episode
July 23, 2025

98: Rip & Rant: Insider Trades, Tone-Deaf Tips & Financial Gaslighting

Ever wonder how politicians like Nancy Pelosi and Marjorie Taylor Greene grow millionaire-level wealth while you're getting hit with overdraft fees? In this episode, Jess and Brandon expose the shady world of insider stock tr...

Listen to the Episode
July 16, 2025

97: How to Pick a Credit Card That Actually Works for You

Still swiping your debit card? You could be earning serious rewards instead. In this episode, Jessica and Brandon unpack how they use credit cards as intentional tools to build value—whether that’s free travel, cashback, or e...

Listen to the Episode
July 9, 2025

96: Spencer Howard on Unlocking Luxury Travel Through Credit Card Str…

What if luxury travel wasn’t just for the 1%? In this episode, travel rewards expert Spencer Howard reveals how everyday spending can unlock first-class flights, champagne service, and global adventures—without going into deb...

Listen to the Episode
July 2, 2025

95: How to Build—and Defend—Your Credit Like a Pro

Think your credit score is just a number? Think again. In this episode, we break down the five key components of your FICO score—and why they matter more than you think. Learn how to: Boost your score with smart, strategic mo...

Listen to the Episode
June 25, 2025

94: Is Putting Medical Bills on a Credit Card a Mistake?

Medical debt affects over 100 million Americans, but many don't realize the financial consequences of how they choose to pay it. In this episode, Jessica and Brandon break down why using a credit card for medical expenses can turn a manageable bill into long-term financial damage. You’ll learn: The…

Listen to the Episode
June 18, 2025

93: Writing Our Own Rules: Details of our Post-Nuptial Agreement

Most couples unknowingly agree to their state’s version of a prenup when they sign a marriage license. But what if you could rewrite the rules to actually reflect your values? In this episode, Jess & Brandon share why they cr...

Listen to the Episode
June 11, 2025

92: From Undocumented to Financially Free: Charly Stoever’s Money Jou…

*This episode contains profanity and may not be suited for children under age 13 Charly Stoever has worn many hats—undocumented immigrant, stockbroker, money coach, and global adventurer. In this raw and inspiring conversatio...

Listen to the Episode
June 4, 2025

91: APR, APY, WTF? The Jargon That’s Keeping You Broke

Financial jargon isn’t just annoying—it’s expensive . Banks bank on the fact that most people don’t really know what terms like APR, APY, and amortization actually mean. That confusion? It could be costing you thousands. This...

Listen to the Episode
May 28, 2025

90: Rewriting Your Money Story with Financial Therapist Wendy Wright

Your money story isn’t just about numbers—it’s about emotions. In this powerful episode, financial therapist Wendy Wright unpacks why 80–90% of our financial decisions are emotionally driven —and how your earliest money memor...

Listen to the Episode
May 21, 2025

89: Money and Mental Health: How Finances can Affect Your Wellbeing

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—and Jess and Brandon are talking about one of the biggest, most ignored triggers of anxiety and depression: money stress. Financial pressure doesn’t just hurt your bank account—it hijacks ...

Listen to the Episode
May 14, 2025

88: How Financial Advisors Help With Real Life—Not Just Your Portfolio

Think financial advisors just pick stocks? Think again. In this episode, Jess and Brandon unpack what really makes an advisor invaluable—hint: it’s not yelling into phones like Wolf of Wall Street. From planning maternity lea...

Listen to the Episode
May 7, 2025

87: Why Waiting to Invest Is Keeping You Broke

Think you need to be debt-free or have a fat savings account before you invest? That myth is keeping you broke. In this episode, Jess and Brandon break down why starting now—even with just $5—is more powerful than waiting for the "perfect" moment. They call out outdated advice that tells you to wai…

Listen to the Episode
April 30, 2025

86: Rethinking Your 6 Month Emergency Fund

Layoffs, inflation, and rising costs are rewriting the rules of emergency savings. In this episode, Jess & Brandon break down why the old "3-month cushion" no longer cuts it—and what you actually need instead. You’ll learn: W...

Listen to the Episode
April 23, 2025

85: Building a Seven-Figure Hands Off Business with Trina Julian

What do free lunch money, a horse, and a seven-figure landscaping company have in common? Trina Julian. In this episode, Jess and Brandon dive into how Trina built Country Girl Gardens from a $10K side hustle into a seven-fig...

Listen to the Episode
April 16, 2025

84: Six Figures and Still Struggling: The $250K Middle Class Trap

Money that once supported entire families now barely covers daycare costs, leaving many six-figure earners wondering: Is $250,000 the new middle class? Jess and Brandon are tackling this financial reality shift head-on, explo...

Listen to the Episode
April 9, 2025

83: How to Handle Money with Kia Commodore

In this episode, you’ll get to meet Kia Commodore, the 26-year-old financial literacy powerhouse who's changing how young people in the UK think about money. As founder of Pennies to Pounds and author of "How to Handle Money"...

Listen to the Episode
April 2, 2025

82: How to Make Your Kids Millionaires

In this episode, Jess and Brandon dive into strategies to build significant wealth for your children through early and consistent investing, leveraging the incredible power of compound interest. In this episode we discuss: • ...

Listen to the Episode
March 26, 2025

REWIND: How Your Income Actually Gets Taxed

In this episode, Brandon and Jess break down the mechanics of tax brackets and discuss how the progressive tax system is widely misunderstood, often leading to make costly financial mistakes. If you've ever worried about taki...

Listen to the Episode
March 19, 2025

81: Money Moves for Stay at Home Moms with Jenni Sisson

Jessica and Brandon sit down with finance writer and stay at home mom, Jenni Sisson. They discuss her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to personal finance writer while explaining how mothers can build wealth, protect the...

Listen to the Episode
March 12, 2025

80: Should You Trust AI to Replace Your Financial Advisor?

Financial planners and AI tools can coexist to provide better service, with each bringing different strengths to the financial planning process. In this episode Jess and Brandon discuss the rise of robo-advisors and how they ...

Listen to the Episode
March 5, 2025

79: A Fast-Track To Your PMP: 30 Days to Certification with Tamara Mc…

Discover how to fast track your career by obtaining the PMP certification in weeks, instead of the traditional 6-8 months, with Tamara McLemore's innovative Boot Camp. In this episode, Jess and Brandon dive into the importanc...

Listen to the Episode
Feb. 26, 2025

78: Why We Decided on a Post-Nuptial Agreement

After almost nine years of marriage, Jess and Brandon decided to get a postnuptial agreement. In this episode, they dive into the process of creating their post-nuptial agreement, their experience, and the crucial conversatio...

Listen to the Episode
Feb. 19, 2025

77: Rip & Rant on DE&I, Relationship Disconnects and Etiquette

In this episode, Jess and Brandon tackle the critical issue of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in the current socio-political climate, debunking myths and misconceptions surrounding these initiatives. They emphasize t...

Listen to the Episode