The widespread plunge of everything investment-related continues with real estate in the news today. New home mortgage applications are MUCH lower, according to a CNBC piece. Joe and guest co-host Paul Ollinger from the Crazy Money podcast will tackle not just real estate, but investing in general AND the refinance boom on today's show.

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Another Investment Class Takes A Dive

Expecting some money soon from the government? While you could treat this cash life found money and blow it, this could be your chance to lay a foundation that will help you grow your nestegg AND make it through this rough time (as well as future rough periods). Bobbi and guest co-host Julian Saunders (RichandRegular.com) will discuss some of their favorite ideas to make the most of the government money that may soon be in your wallet. No April Fools here...this is some good, straightforward advice!

How Should You Spend Your Stimulus Check?

Since most of us are cooking at home more than usual, we're sharing advice on how to get the best value for your food budget- along with ingredient substitutions when you can't find what you need for a recipe.  Bobbi is joined by former professional chef Julian Saunders from the award-winning Rich and Regular blog who walks us through everything we need to know. 

Food budgeting and meal planning tips during the coronavirus crisis

Millions of jobs have already been lost and the battle, many experts say, is just beginning. What steps should you take if you think you may lose your job? There's lots to know, and we'll cover the details in one Kiplinger piece that dives into the topic on today's show.

Lose Your Job Due To Coronavirus Crisis?

Some well respected market mavens are making a case for buying stocks. While the advisors are not directly advocating timing the market, they do point to compelling indicators to make their case. Plus Bobbi and Joe share the results of a money friends poll on how many are dipping their toe back into the market, and share the friends advice on how investors should approach this complicated and volatile stock market.

Is it time to buy stocks again?

A fundamental question looms over this whole crisis: when it ends, how will things be different? Will people work from home more, will brick-and-mortar businesses disappear at a faster rate. Will people have to pivot in increasing numbers to hold on to income streams? The answer to all of these could very well be, "Heck, yeah." George Kurtyka, co-founder of Joust, knows what it's like to pivot and we'll lean heavily today on his background and seat at the small-business table, as we talk "all things changin'" on today's episode.

How Will The Economy Change When We're Past This?

Early Wednesday the Senate and White House agreed to an aid package deal which involves, among other things, relief for both individuals and businesses. What's in the package and what should we expect to see from a final bill? George Kurtyka, whose company Joust works with small business owners, joins Joe to talk about what we know so far, what to expect, and how to use any relief that may come your way so that it best helps you stay afloat and ultimately prosper.

Aid Package Deal on the Way? What We Should Expect

A bull market makes many investors more aggressive, even as they near retirement, and this bull market reportedly has been no exception. Bobbi and guest co-host Ubiquity's Chad Parks explain the challenge and share perspectives on what can be done if you're caught with a portfolio that's less than optimally allocated.

What If You Planned On Retiring Soon?

Ready for a (rare) good news headline? Today we share a story of giving selflessly and the gratitude it inspired. Bobbi welcomes guest co-host, Ubiquity's Chad Parks, to discuss ways we can pay it forward and effectively leave our own legacy.

How to Leave a Legacy of Generosity (maybe what we SHOULD be focusing on...)

A recent Wall Street Journal headline details what we all know is coming. Jobs are going away quickly as companies cope with reduced demand for...nearly everything. How do you stay solvent when your job is evaporating? There are no easy answers but on today's show Joe and Bobbi dive into the topic.

There Go The Jobs

The gig economy has been a lifeline for so many Americans, but the Coronavirus crisis is hitting these workers in unprecedented and in many cases, amplified ways. Joe and Bobbi share their perspectives and ideas on how workers can manage and what companies can be doing.

The Coronavirus impact on the gig economy

Recently a New York Times piece asked whether millennials and their higher savings rates would change the "spend economy" game that the Federal Reserve bases its actions on. Now that the market's tanked and the future looks uncertain for stocks, will early-retirement thinking millennials (or anyone) have to rethink their strategy? We'll talk about the effect of the down stock market on planning with guest co-host Kristin Wong from The Financial Diet and author of Get Money! on today's show.

Are Millennials Oversaving For Retirement Anymore?

A recent Time piece reveals that analysts think airlines may be in big trouble without some help from the government. We'll talk about how this might cause you to think differently about stock picking AND how it might affect your travel plans on today's show, featuring Kristin Wong, author of Get Money! and editor at The Financial Diet.

Analyst: Airlines May Go Bankrupt By May Without Gov't Help

Some bargain hunting travelers are snapping up deals, saying they won't be stopped by the coronavirus crisis. Bobbi and guest co-host CFP® and Financial Psychologist Dr. Brad Klontz explain the thinking behind their decisions and share their advice.

Snap Up INCREDIBLE Travel Deals or Stay Home?

Wild stock market swings are amping up financial anxiety--and could force nervous investors to make moves they later regret. Bobbi and guest co-host, Certified Financial Planner and Financial Psychologist Dr. Brad Klontz, share specific ways to control your emotions and struggle through this challenging time.

How To Avoid The Panic Button

Hosts Joe Saul-Sehy from the Stacking Benjamins podcast and CFP® Bobbi Rebell from the Financial Grownup podcast break down the money headlines everyone is buzzing about- with a big twist. The show is recorded live in front of a Facebook Live audience, and they let the audience in on the action with their own comments and tips. Money lessons delivered with laughs.

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