Charged Up! with Jenny Hoff

Personal finance writer and video producer Kristin Wong shares everything she knows about saving money without feeling like it, negotiating down bills and upping your credit in a short amount of time. In this episode she shares some of her best secrets, taken from her new book "Get Money." So, let's get Charged Up! about learning money hacks to live well while still saving!

Scott and Bethany Palmer have been financial advisors for more than 20 years and they've turned their focus to relationships and money, even developing a set of money personalities that we each have. They argue that knowing your partner's and your own money personality can save a lot of distress and miscommunication in the future - as well as set you up for a healthy financial future. So, if you've always wondered why it was hard to talk money with the person you love the most, then get Charged up! about our Valentine's Day special episode - learning yours and your loved one's money personality!

If you travel for business, then make sure you're getting the most out of your miles and maximizing your rewards. Molly Fergus, with the website TripSavvy shares her tips for the best hotel chains to stay out, how to get upgrades and what cards are the best for those on the road for work. So, let's get Charged Up! about getting savvy with our travel!

Daily Worth Founder Amanda Steinberg talks about what women need to know about finance and how women can better educate themselves on taking control of their financial lives. Whether it's budgeting, investing, credit or debt, Amanda believes women, and all individuals, should feel comfortable having money conversations - whether they have a career or not. She believes we should understand our net worth in order to feel empowered by our money instead of being scared of thinking about it. So, let's get charged up! because you're worth it!

After years of consumer debt and student loans and a credit score so low no one would consider offering him a loan again or a new credit card, Al Jones decided to turn his life around and not only pay down his debt but employ some strategies to getting his credit up to almost perfect. Jones shows that you don’t need a high-flying job or a great salary to have almost perfect credit – you just need to know how credit scoring works and make sure you play the rules. Jones recounts his experience in his book “My Journey from Bad to Excellent Credit,” and he shares some of the lessons he learned with us today. So, let’s get Charged Up! about getting your credit to the next level!

Fed up with her debt, inability to save and loss of control of her finances, Cait Flanders decided to challenge herself: She would not shop at all for one year, which she documented in her book "The Year of Less." In this episode, Cait talks about how she strategized her shopping ban, how it affected her finances and where she is now when it comes financial health. If you're also fed up with all the money going out on purchases you know you don't need, then get Charged Up! about learning how to live on less.

Finance writer, author, and CreditCards.com columnist Elaine Pofeldt has interviewed dozens of successful entrepreneurs who aren't just getting by on their craft, but making upwards of a million dollars in the process. They're not growing their company with employees, but rather growing their reach through smart moves that allow them to earn big bucks while still working from home. In the episode she breaks down her findings in her new book, "The Million-Dollar One-Person Business." So, let's get Charged Up! about learning how to run a successful one-person business!

Life strategist and bestselling author Michael Hyatt joins us with tips on how to make this your best year ever. Whether you're looking to better your finances, improve your personal life, get healthier or all of the above - Michael shares his tops strategies for making the right kind of goals and following through. Based on his popular seminar "Five Days to Your Best Year Ever," Hyatt has now written a book, "Your Best Year Ever" as a guide to finally getting the life you want. So, let's get charged up! about creating our best year ever!

Former Wall Street investor turned debt settlement professional Brad W. Smith has seen clients swimming in money and clients swimming in debt. In his book "Let's Talk about Debt," he reveals the kind of consumption mindset that can easily get even typically financially healthy individuals into a debt spiral and what they can do about it. He has settled hundreds of millions of dollars of debt for thousands of clients and he gives us his tips for avoiding debt and getting out of it if we're heading in the wrong direction. So, let's get Charged Up! to talk about debt!

Money might be all about the numbers, but how we spend it often defies rational thinking. Comedian/Economist Jeff Kreisler talks about the emotions behind our money decisions, outlined in his new book, "Dollars and Sense," which he co-authored with economist Dan Ariely. Why are we price-sensitive about certain things and think nothing about others? Do we do a cost-benefit analysis when conducting our finances or consider opportunity cost? We'll break down the emotions behind our spending in this episode. So, let's get Charged Up! about making sense out of how we spend our dollars!

"Jane the Virgin" star and star philanthropist Justin Baldoni talks to us candidly about how to really give back in our 50th episode of Charged Up! As we venture on our journey to financial freedom, there is a special kind of confidence that comes with giving back, no matter what your current financial situation. It may not be with money or even that much time, but there is always an opportunity to give of yourself and, as Justin explains, it often comes back to you in ways you wouldn't expect. So, let's get Charged Up with learning how to really give back!

As you travel on your financial journey, have you paused to take stock of what you're really working towards and what it will mean for your life? Mallika Chopra, daughter of acclaimed self-help expert Deepak Chopra, talks about her own journey toward living a life with intent. Whether you grew up with a meditation expert or you've never been exposed to the idea of intention, peace and focus in your life, Mallika's story will resonate with you and help you focus your goals as you work toward financial freedom.

You may have heard of microloans for entrepreneurs in developing countries, but Steve Wanta wants to bring that concept to America, helping low-income entrepreneurs start businesses that could change their lives and the lives of their families. With his organization, JUST, Steve and his team are not only finding financial assistance in the form of microloans for low-income entrepreneurs, but also helping them develop business strategies, stronger ties to their communities and a support network as they embark on taking control of their financial lives.

One great reason to establish a stellar credit score is the opportunity to get into real estate investment. In this episode, we’re talking to a real estate investor, Deep Nasta aka “Cheap Deep,” who by the age of 35 had enough passive income through rental properties to leave the working world and live the life he wanted. He takes us through the ins and outs of real estate investment, from how much house you should buy to tax breaks you should know about to the perfect kind of investment for a hands-off investor.

Forget the shiny plastic filling up your wallet, voice commerce is growing in popularity, allowing you to make purchases, check your balance, and pay your cards all with a simple vocal command. As more companies offer their services through devices like Echo, you may be careful about what you say as you walk around your house. Founder of Voice XP, Bob Stolzberg talks about the future of voice commerce and how it will impact your life. He also gives us a demo of how it works.