What the Finance

As with a lot of things, "upcycling" thrifted clothing and then selling it can be a pretty gray area. On this episode of What the Finance, Cheyenne and Rachel discuss how detrimental this practice can be to communities that are already struggling.

Does thinking about paying for college send you into a tail spin? Here at What the Finance, we feel you! Join us for this week's conversation about the cost of going to school.

Did you know that women running for office is great for everyone!? If you didn't, this is the episode for you. Join Cheyenne and Rachel as we discuss running for office, campaign finance, and more.

In this episode of What the Finance, Cheyenne and Rachel make an unexpected pivot from expecting a guest to doing a gut check on our own!

In this episode of What the Finance, Cheyenne and Rachel discuss keeping chickens and other types of poultry as a means of self-sustainability.

Does growing your own food really save money? Well, it depends! In this episode of What the Finance, we're talking about growing and preserving food as a way to be more sustainable.

On the heels of last week's episode about living with roommates, Cheyenne and Rachel discuss the skills you need to successfully live alone.

In this informal episode of What the Finance, Cheyenne and Rachel talk about their roommate experiences and drop a few nuggets of advice for how to have a successful roommate experience

Have you been alarmed at the recent wave of layoffs? It's definitely been on our mind and we wanted to talk about it and get to, if not the bottom, at least the middle of it. Join Cheyenne and Rachel as we discuss why tech layoffs are just bad management and how government policies could be bolstered to protect workers.

 "Doing money" can be a real challenge when you don't get paid consistently! In this episode of What the Finance, Cheyenne and Rachel sit down with Amanda Skorich to talk through some strategies you can use when your paydays put you in "feast or famine" mode.

There's no doubt about it, we're all having a hard time! The raises you're (hopefully) getting still feel like pay cuts because of inflation, but does this mean we're in a recession? The short answer is, probably not. 

How we think about, and fund, post-secondary education in the United States is widely debated. Join Cheyenne and Rachel for their two-cents on education and how it's changed over time.

2022 has been a real mixed bag, there's no doubt about it! Join Cheyenne and Rachel for our last episode of the year as we chit-chat about what's going to be coming up in 2023.

Are we releasing this episode outside of our normal schedule because we're committed to the ultimate irony or is that just the way it rolls sometimes? We'll let you decide!

Join Cheyenne and Rachel for their thoughts on quiet quitting.

The "Me Too" movement started slowly in 2006 with the use of the hashtag on MySpace and exploded into public consciousness in 2017 as high-profile actors and actresses began to talk openly about the sexual harassment and violence they faced within the industry.

In this episode of What the Finance, Cheyenne and Rachel talk about the cost and the frustration they have with how the status quo makes it difficult to gather clear facts.

As we approach a part of the year that is chock-full of holidays, travel may be on your mind. Join Cheyenne and Rachel for a brief conversation about some things to be thinking about for this holiday travel season!

Who really benefits from misinformation in wellness? Rachel and Cheyenne scratch the surface in this episode of What the Finance!

If you've been listening to What the Finance for a while, you know that we think voting is super important! Go to www.vote.org if you're not sure where your polling place is

Did you know that hospitals are required to post prices of common procedures on their websites? Compliance with this procedure is spotty, at best, and in this episode of What the Finance we talk about where there could be room for improvement.

Have you ever wanted to know what Cheyenne and Rachel think about green product and infrastructure design? If the answer to that question is yes, your wildest dreams are about to come true! Join us to talk about how we can pressure policy makes and producers to have more eco-friendly priorities while also being conscientious consumers. 

As you know, Cheyenne was on a brief hiatus from What the Finance. It is really exciting to welcome her back!!

As we observe Indigenous Peoples Day, Rachel sat down with Nevada Littlewolf and Brett Grant to talk about what reparations look like for minoritized communities in the United States.  There's a lot to think about, but it's not as complicated as you might think.

You can reach Nevada at nevada@seventeachingsmn.com

You can reach Brett at brett@seventeachingsmn.com

Following a budget when you have a neurodiverse brain can be a real challenge! In this episode of What the Finance, Rachel is joined by Steph Fuccio to talk about what we've learned to work with our brains, instead of trying to work against them.

Managing finances with your spouse can be a real pickle! Thankfully, Rachel is joined by Stephanie Hoffman to talk about family finances and some of the things we wish we'd known as younger adults.

It's no mystery that Cheyenne and Rachel have a certain level of disdain for capitalistic culture, but we also recognize that banking is an important part of the world we live in. Join us as we discuss features to look for in banks and a few recommendations for actual banking institutions.

Have you been wondering what to expect in Season 3 of What the Finance? Between being the best friend you never knew you needed to talk about money, a book club (yes, really!), to our signature cynism about late-stage capitalism you'll find the content you love along with some new things.

Welcome to the 34th, and final, episode of Season Two of What the Finance! Cheyenne and Rachel share some hot takes (okay, it's really just one hot take). 

This episode of What the Finance is really getting back to the roots of the show! Cheyenne and Rachel are joined by Andres Coca, a Netherlands-based audio professional, to discuss budgeting when you don't get paid regularly. In addition to discussing budget tips and tricks, we also talk about saving for taxes and the types of tax contractors have to pay.

Have you ever wondered who benefits when an organization doesn't post salary information on their jobs? We'll let you in in a little secret, it's not you! 

A pretty large area of concern for Cheyenne and Rachel is the persistent notion that anyone who "works hard enough" will be on financially firm footing. In this episode, we take on that notion and discuss why it's so problematic.

Have you ever felt the call of the open road or acknowledged the appeal of living in a smaller home? If you have, this episode is for you! Join Cheyenne and Rachel as they discuss tiny living, off and on the road. 

Have you ever thought about signing up for a clothing subscription box? Join Rachel and Cheyenne to discuss the pros and cons. 

If there's one thing we all need a crash course in, it's salary negotiation! In this episode of What the Finance, Cheyenne and Rachel discuss highlights of compensation negotiation and what you can ask for in a new or existing job.

If you've ever wondered how to make social change toward a matriarchal society, this is the episode for you! Join Cheyenne and Rachel as they talk about what characterizes matriarchal societies and how you can make micro changes that can translate into an overall improvement in your community.

Remember a few weeks ago when Rachel mentioned she thought Schitt's Creek was a company town? Well, now you get to hear Cheyenne and Rachel talk all about it! 

We know you're all dying to know - what does your favorite What the Finance team (with special guest, Nathan) think of the best TV show out there? Join Cheyenne, Nathan, and Rachel to discuss ABC's Bluey (available on Disney+). 

What are some things that have surprised you about having children? Join Cheyenne and Rachel (but let's be honest, mostly Rachel this week) talking about the cost, financial and mental, of growing your family.

Even if you've never heard the phrase "company town", we're willing to bet you have some story about a town that went down the tubes after the main employer left. On this episode of What the Finance, Cheyenne and Rachel talk about what a company town is and why they're a terrible idea.