Making It Count
Do you ever feel like you’re stumbling through your finances? You’re not alone. This is Making It Count, a financial education podcast where hosts Cri…
Sep 4th, 2024 |
36:49
Financial Tips for Sustaining a Remote Lifestyle
According to USA Today, Pew Research Center found that around 22 million employed adults in the U.S. work from home all the time. Working remotely can…
Aug 22nd, 2024 |
24:47
Set Paw-sitive Finances When Owning a Pet
On Credit.com, it was reported that the total average cost of owning a dog per year can range from $773 to $1,848. If you’re a cat person, the total a…
Aug 8th, 2024 |
36:07
Money U Part III: College Game Plan
Deal News reported that student discounts typically take around 10%-15% off of qualifying purchases, but you'll find some places that offer 50% off or…
Jul 25th, 2024 |
32:15
Money U Part II: Master the Loan Lifecycle
According to WalletHub, 85% of college students already have a credit card. It's tempting to keep accepting new credit card and loan offers, especiall…
Jul 11th, 2024 |
28:08
Money U Part I: Financing Your Way to a Degree
In this episode, hosts Cristina and Randy delve into the complexities of financing a college degree. With millions of students facing student loan deb…
Jun 27th, 2024 |
36:31
Keep Your Dollars Safe from Fraud in 2024
In this episode of Making It Count, Randy and Cristina discuss the importance of avoiding fraud, noting the rise in credit card fraud cases. They shar…
Jun 13th, 2024 |
27:03
How to Say 'I Do' Without Breaking the Bank
In this episode, Cristina and Randy discuss how to plan a wedding without breaking the bank. Special guest Jessica Bishop, creator of The Budget Savvy…
May 30th, 2024 |
30:18
Smart Renting Best Practices + Red Flags
In this episode, hosts Cristina and Randy explore smart renting practices and red flags to watch out for. With 34% of U.S. housing units occupied by r…
May 16th, 2024 |
25:16
De-Mystifying Your Paycheck
In this episode, hosts Cristina and Randy tackle the often mystifying realm of paychecks. With over half of Americans confused about terms like HSA an…
May 2nd, 2024 |
28:46
Expert Ways to Boost Your Savings
Welcome to the Season 5 premiere of Making It Count! In this episode, hosts Cristina and Randy explore expert ways to boost your savings. They discuss…
Jan 3rd, 2024 |
37:32
Financial Advice for Every Stage of Life
As we navigate the various stages of life, each one presents unique milestones. Yet, are we ever truly financially ready for these transitions? Accord…
Nov 29th, 2023 |
22:07
Smart Shopping Hacks for Big Savings
Who can resist the excitement of shopping, especially when you find a hard-to-resist coupon? According to Statista, about 90 percent of shoppers in th…
Oct 26th, 2023 |
21:44
Money Taboos Part VI: Financial Strategies to Beat Inflation
Inflation is a topic that often elicits a sense of stress and concern. According to AP news, last year, in 2022, the average inflation rate was around…
Aug 24th, 2023 |
39:52
Money + Fun Part III: Going Abroad Without Breaking the Bank
Traveling internationally can seem intimidating, but according to Pew Research Center, over 70% of Americans have done it! On this exciting episode of…
Jul 13th, 2023 |
29:37
Money + Fun Part II: Saving with a Staycation
Did you know that 65 percent of Americans actually get their staycation inspiration from family and friends? On this episode of Making it Count, we’ve…
Jun 12th, 2023 |
27:12
Money + Fun Part I: Setting an Itinerary for Savings
Over two-thirds of Americans are budgeting for their travel this year, and more than half have cut back or changed their plans due to the economy. But…
Apr 24th, 2023 |
27:04
Achieving Professional Growth in a Booming Job Market
Did you know it’s the best job seeker’s market in more than 50 years? In this episode of Making it Count, Randy and Cristina take a closer look at all…
Mar 31st, 2023 |
28:39
Money Taboos Part V: Debt Consolidation & Refinancing Deep Dive
Did you know debt consolidation is the number-one reason people take out personal loans? In this episode of Making it Count, Cristina and Randy contin…
Mar 8th, 2023 |
31:20
Money Taboos Part IV: Filing Taxes Without Fear
Tax season is almost upon us — so what better time to continue the Money Taboos mini series with a focus on all things taxes? In this episode of Makin…
Feb 2nd, 2023 |
01:00
Introducing Season 4 of Making it Count
We're back with season four of Making it Count, a podcast that provides practical financial advice for every stage of life – with a twist! Our hosts,…
Feb 2nd, 2023 |
25:21
Making the Gig Economy Work for You with a Side Hustle
According to a study from Zapier, 40% of Americans have a side hustle—and Microsoft found that 70% of Gen Z plan to pursue a side hustle in the coming…
May 11th, 2022 |
41:23
Season 3 Finale: A Real Financial Consultation
Did you know only 38% of Americans work with a financial advisor to manage their money? We look to experts for advice on so many topics, but most of u…
Apr 27th, 2022 |
42:29
Blockchain Basics: Cryptocurrencies & NFTs
According to a Pew Research Study, 27 million Americans have bought, traded or used cryptocurrency. Yet for every person who understands cryptocurrenc…
Apr 7th, 2022 |
54:40
Insurance 101: Life, Auto, Home & Health
The world of insurance can seem rather daunting with all the complex vocabulary and legalities, but this latest episode of Making it Count helps to br…
Mar 17th, 2022 |
34:00
Money + Lifestyle Part III: Healthy & Eco-Friendly Living on a Budget
Wanting to make the switch to a more eco-friendly lifestyle but don’t think it’s within your budget? Sustainability can be accessible for everyone if…
Feb 24th, 2022 |
33:27
Money + Lifestyle Part II: Curbing Unhealthy Money Habits
In part II of our Money + Lifestyle mini series, Cristina and Will interview returning guest Karina from Addition Financial and first-time participant…
Jan 31st, 2022 |
1:04:40
Money + Lifestyle Part I: Setting Financial New Year's Resolutions
It’s not too late to set your financial New Year’s resolutions and boy do we have a great episode to learn how to not only set them, but actually achi…
Dec 20th, 2021 |
48:10
Money + Love Part VI: Breakups, Separations & Divorce
Breakups suck, but at least our Making it Count hosts were brave enough to talk through the financial ramifications of ending a relationship with Sama…
Dec 2nd, 2021 |
42:04
Money + Love Part V: Family Loans & Aging Parents
Considering lending money to a family member? You’ll want to listen to this episode of Making it Count first! Cristina and Will invite Juan Velasco, a…
Nov 11th, 2021 |
47:39
Money + Love Part IV: Navigating Finances with Friends
Discussing finances with friends? Talk about awkward… Unless, of course, you use the great tips from this episode of Making it Count! Our hosts Cristi…
Oct 22nd, 2021 |
47:17
Remodeling & Getting Your Home Ready to Sell
Sprucing up key areas of your home is a great way to increase your property’s value and attract the right buyers when you’re ready to sell. On this ep…
Sep 30th, 2021 |
41:32
Money Taboos Part III: Bankruptcy & Financial Recovery
Have you ever wondered what it actually means to declare bankruptcy? Find out what bankruptcy entails and the different types of bankruptcy in this ep…
Sep 16th, 2021 |
27:26
Money Taboos Part II: Spotting Predatory Lending
Welcome to season three, episode three of Making it Count, where hosts Cristina and Will learn how to spot and stop predatory lending in its tracks. I…
Sep 2nd, 2021 |
40:45
Money Taboos Part I: Income, Savings & Debt – Oh, My!
In this episode of Making it Count we’re tackling money taboos and how to overcome them with the help of our financial experts, Karina Rodriguez, the…
Aug 19th, 2021 |
34:50
The Science Behind a Good Credit Score
Welcome to the first episode of season three of Making It Count! In this episode, Cristina and Will dive into the world of credit with two special gue…
Aug 5th, 2021 |
01:00
Introducing Season 3 of Making it Count, the Financial Education Podcast
We're back with season three of Making it Count, a podcast that provides practical financial advice for every stage of life – with a twist! Our hosts,…
May 13th, 2021 |
39:29
Season 2 Finale: Ponzi, Pyramids & MLMs… Oh My!
Welcome to the season two finale of Making it Count! This episode our hosts are joined by the show’s executive producer, Lauren Buys, to hear all abou…
Apr 29th, 2021 |
38:23
Money + Kids Part III: Teaching Kids Over 13 Financial Basics
From the basics of opening a bank account to learning the importance of saving from an early age, this week’s episode of Making it Count focuses on mo…
Apr 15th, 2021 |
40:18
Money + Kids Part II: Teaching Kids Under 13 Financial Basics
Think kids under 13 can’t learn financial basics? Think again! In Part II of our Money + Kids mini series, Cristina and Will learn tips and tricks for…
Mar 30th, 2021 |
34:04
Money + Kids Part I: Financial Considerations for Having Children
Starting a family is a huge, exciting life milestone. In Part I of our Money + Kids mini series, hosts Cristina and Will learn all the financial consi…
Feb 25th, 2021 |
34:10
How to Start Your Career with the Best Foot Forward
Planning to start a new career can be an exciting yet stressful experience. Listen along to learn how to find a compatible career that works for you.…
Feb 11th, 2021 |
44:39
Money + Love Part III: Achieving Post-Honeymoon Financial Bliss
Welcome to the third part of our Money + Love mini series where hosts Cristina and Will discuss achieving post-honeymoon financial bliss with three sp…
Jan 28th, 2021 |
47:21
Money + Love Part II: Wedding Planning on a Budget
Who said planning a wedding had to be stressful? Tune into part two of our Money + Love mini series, where we explore how couples can save money while…
Jan 7th, 2021 |
50:35
Money + Love Part I: Are We Financially Compatible?
Welcome back to Making it Count’s first episode of 2021 where our hosts uncover the secrets to dating bliss – at least financially speaking! On this p…
Dec 23rd, 2020 |
28:41
Money + The Holidays Part III: Wrapping Up Your Finances at EOY
Year-end financial planning is a good way to get your financial house in order for the coming year. And with all the changes 2020 brought to our typic…
Dec 4th, 2020 |
42:19
Real Talk: Why You Need an Estate Plan
Do you have an estate plan? Understand the basics of estate planning and how to start protecting your assets by listening to the latest episode of Mak…
Nov 19th, 2020 |
42:01
Money + The Holidays Part II: Playing the Credit Card Points Game
Who’s ready to play the credit card points game? Learn all about maximizing your reward points and cash back this holiday season from returning guest…
Nov 5th, 2020 |
00:45
Introducing Season 2 of Making it Count, the Financial Education Podcast
We’re back with season two of Making it Count, the podcast that explores everyday financial topics to debunk common money myths. We’re your hosts – Cr…
Nov 5th, 2020 |
38:58
Money + The Holidays Part I: Holiday Financial Preparation Tips
It’s officially here – the first episode of season two of your favorite money smarts podcast, Making it Count! This episode is all about ways to prepa…
Sep 3rd, 2020 |
1:00:53
What Did We Learn this Season?
And that’s a wrap on season one of Making it Count! We’re sharing our favorite lessons learned and funny moments from the past nine episodes on the se…
Aug 13th, 2020 |
28:54
A Crash Course on College Finances
From snagging scholarships and eating healthy on a budget to juggling a job, classes and still having a social life, we cover all things college on th…
Jul 30th, 2020 |
31:28
Retirement Strategies When You’re Over 40
On this episode of Making it Count, hosts Cristina and Will explore retirement savings strategies for people over the age of 40. They are joined again…
Jul 16th, 2020 |
40:03
Securing Your Next Set of Car Keys
On this episode of Making it Count, hosts Cristina and Will get the inside scoop on the car buying process from two lending experts at Addition Financ…
Jul 3rd, 2020 |
48:42
Buying a Home for the First Time
On this episode of Making it Count, hosts Cristina and Will learn what it takes to become a homeowner from two local real estate experts: Eric Mieles…
Jun 4th, 2020 |
28:54
Utilizing Your Paycheck Protection Program Loan
On this episode of Making it Count, hosts Cristina and Will take a deep dive into the Paycheck Protection Program with three special guests: Eduardo F…
May 27th, 2020 |
35:42
A Look on the + Side of Life
On this episode of Making It Count, hosts Cristina and Will share their thoughts on what they've been doing to keep themselves mentally and physically…
May 8th, 2020 |
34:19
Preventing ID Theft & Fraud During a Pandemic
On this episode of Making it Count, hosts Cristina and Will learn strategies to prevent identity theft and fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic with exp…
Apr 17th, 2020 |
39:18
Handling Your Investments During a Bear Market
On this episode of Making it Count, hosts Cristina and Will talk with returning guests, John and Rob, to get advice on managing investments when the s…
Mar 31st, 2020 |
31:28
Retirement Strategies When You’re Under 40
On this episode of Making it Count, hosts Cristina and Will explore retirement savings strategies for people under the age of 40. Helping them along t…
Feb 26th, 2020 |
00:40
Introducing Making it Count, the Financial Education Podcast
Do you ever feel like you’re stumbling through your finances? Well, you're not alone. In fact, one in three families earning less than $100,000 per ye…