Brown Ambition

On today show:  Tax reform! #@$* is getting real. Here's what you need to know.  Listener "Mrs. Newlywed" has a question about managing her budget and bills with her new husbae.  We have a few suggestions.  Have a question for us? Please send us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or head over to BrownAmbitionPodcast.com!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On today's show: Tiffany's epic travels continue We talk Black Friday don'ts Anonymous listener "Shonda" wants to know whether or not she should move forward with a voluntary repossession of her car.  Check out more episodes at Brownambitionpodcast.com! And please get in the holiday spirit a little early and write us a quick review on iTunes! xx Mandi & Tiffany Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of our all-star guests is back on the show! Patrice Washington, America's money maven, author, speaker and new podcast host joins us to talk about the last two years. She gets real about the moment in her kitchen that changed the trajectory of her business two years ago and opens up about her new philosophy about managing career, marriage, and motherhood all at once.  Check out Patrice at Patricewashington.com and her new podcast, Redefining Wealth on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back after a brief absence (!) as Tiffany took an epic adventure to Aussieland.  On today's show:  Tiffany's Australia trip wrap-up, including spending time with the founders of the Black Lives Matter movement. Mandi's half marathon win  Tax reform! The GOP's new tax reform plan is out. We'll touch on how it might impact your wallet. It's Open Enrollment season and time for millions to choose a new health plan!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Brown Ambition Wednesday! On today's show... We take some of your burning credit card questions and reveal the little known truth about those free credit scores that so many sites and credit cards offer these days. As promised, here's the MagnifyMoney guide to getting your free credit score >  Please leave us a review while you're here! It is such a huge help because it helps others find our show on iTunes. xx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy 100th episode BA fam! Help us celebrate by leaving us a review on iTunes! xx On today's show, we talk about the sneaky little secret Mandi has been keeping. She's a cash hoarder! And it's finally time to start thinking beyond the basic savings account and 401(k) and exploring other ways to invest, which we'll cover on today's show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watching the latest sexual harassment bombshell unfold, this time in the face of media mogul Harvey Weinstein, has been another opportunity to reflect on the enormous courage it takes to speak up and speak out against harassment.  We also cover Jemele Hill's recent suspension* by ESPN and the Dove Ad that is stirring up controversy.  One more episode till 100!!!! *Correction: Hill was suspended not fired. Sorry for the mistake.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our hearts are with the victims of the senseless attack in Las Vegas, as well as our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico still struggling in the wake of hurricane Maria. GoFundMe has a page for Las Vegas shooting-related fundraisers: https://www.gofundme.com/raise-funds/las-vegas-shooting You can also show solidarity by signing up to donate blood wherever you live: http://www.redcross.org/give-blood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a packed show, per usual!  We address the NFL/Trump drama, cover an unexpected bump in the road for Tiffany and Superman's home purchase, and talk about the pros and cons of cooking in bulk (Hey - it's not for everyone). Today's question is from listener Tiyana. She asks: Can I rebuild my credit with a secured card?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show: -What can you do to protect your identity after the MASSIVE Equifax data breach? We've got you covered! As mentioned on the show, check out the MagnifyMoney Guide to Credit Monitoring and Identity Theft Protection and our tips on what to do after the hack.  -Tiffany's got a house update! Is it good news? -#EmmysSoBrown Today's question from listener Tracy: "What do I do when my landlord's home goes into foreclosure and they want to evict me?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Brown Ambition Wednesday! That's right — Brown Ambition is now airing Wednesday mornings.  On today's show...  -Mandi shares the truth about struggling at work — sometimes the struggle is really proof that you're growing.  -Tiffany has a housing update! Find out what happened with the foreclosure property she and Super Man placed a bid on this month. Today's Question: Did my credit card company really just cancel my account because I fell behind on payments?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sorry, Tuesday, Brown Ambition found a new bae called Wednesdays. Beginning Wednesday Sept. 13 catch new episodes of Brown Ambition every Wednesday! Sorry in advance for all the bad hump day jokes... On today's show: -How to get out of a bad auto loan? -How do I know it's a good idea to move cities? -Tiffany's house hunt continues Brownambitionpodcast.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ATTENTION BA FAM: Beginning Sept. 13, Brown Ambition will be airing on Wednesday mornings! We are giving you a heads up so we don't catch anyone by surprise.  Enjoy the show! As ever, please send us a note at brownambitionpodcast.com. And while you're at it, please leave us a review! :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's finally here, BA Fam! A show entirely dedicated to YOUR questions about student loan debt.  To find a list of resources mentioned on the show, check out this link > http://bit.ly/2vavfwP We are joined by Angela Howze, a financial aid expert and owner of the Financial Aid Strategist, a nonprofit company that aims to help students and their families plan and pay for college without drowning in debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, we discuss the importance of being your own self advocate in your life and especially in your career — even if it feels like the most uncomfortable thing in the world. Thank you for your continued support! Please leave us a review on iTunes to let us know how you feel about the show. xx Yours in Brown Ambition, Mandi & Tiffany Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evita Robinson, Founder of the Nomadness Travel Tribe, joins the show to talk about how she created the company from scratch at the forefront of the black millennial travel movement, her plans to grow and how she deals with her competitors. This episode originally aired June 27. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We wish you all a happy Black Women's Equal Pay Day. Check out this report by the Economic Policy Institute on the gender/racial pay gap that is effecting women of color in the U.S. — and some myths about why Black women are still so far behind in the fight for equal pay. As always, stop by brownambitionpodcast.com to reach out with questions. And please don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes! Your support helps us keep growing more and more with each episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, we swap medical billing nightmares and take a question from listener Latoya who says she was pursued for a medical debt she didn't owe. We offer tips on how to fight back when debts appear on your credit report that you know you don't owe, and share how Latoya was able to resolve her own medical billing nightmare. As mentioned on the show, here's a link to https://clearhealthcosts.com/, where you can compare prices for many medical procedures in different ZIP codes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show...Tiffany does a quick debrief on Jay Z's 4:44 album and the financial lessons hidden in the lyrics...Mandi recaps her visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.Tiffany gives us a big health update after an awkward (?) yet educational visit to the doctor  We take a question from a listener who wants to know how she can prepare when she knows she'll be laid off and has nearly $40,000 worth of debt at the same time. A recent survey found the average U.S. employee has only taken about half (54%) of their PTO days in the past 12 month. And we have just one question: BUT WHY THO???Link mentioned in the show: MagnifyMoney's Balance Transfer comparison tool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.