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My Money Mentors

My Money Mentors is a docu-reality series dedicated to making financial literacy enjoyable and empowering for young adults. Hosts financial advisor Jacqueline Schadeck CFP® and financial literacy coach Chris Corinthian guide people through various financial challenges and equip them with actionable steps to make smart money choices and break generational cycles of scarcity and financial lacking.

Digging Out of Debt

27m 28s

The Mentors meet with Justin, a young entrepreneur working at a start-up company to help him chart a path for the future business he wants to build. Justin is very comfortable with taking on risk, but the Mentors make sure that he does so while considering a long-term career plan.

Episodes

  • Digging Out of Debt: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Digging Out of Debt

    E108 - 27m 28s

    The Mentors meet with Justin, a young entrepreneur working at a start-up company to help him chart a path for the future business he wants to build. Justin is very comfortable with taking on risk, but the Mentors make sure that he does so while considering a long-term career plan.

  • Military to Civilian Life: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Military to Civilian Life

    E107 - 27m 28s

    26-year-old U.S. Air Force veteran Demetrio finds himself in debt after relying on his credit card while transitioning to civilian life. To help him turn things around, the Mentors offer a crash course on managing debt—from understanding interest rates to exploring debt relief strategies. Demetrio also learns about VA resources to help him with new income strategies.

  • The Ol' College Try: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Ol' College Try

    E106 - 27m 28s

    Chris and Jacqueline meet with the Keith family to help them strategize on a plan to finance their daughter Emerson's college career. The mentors give the Keiths guidance on applying for scholarships and help them visualize what matters most in their decision about where Emerson should go to college.

  • Estate Planning for Generational Wealth: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Estate Planning for Generational Wealth

    E105 - 27m 28s

    After an unexpected loss in the family, the Taylors turn to the Money Mentors to take control of their financial future. Their goal is a seamless transfer of generational wealth, by mastering essential documents like wills, trusts, and powers of attorney— to protect their children from the turmoil that may come from medical emergencies or the loss of a loved one.

  • An Artist and a Designer Walk into An Engagement: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    An Artist and a Designer Walk into An Engagement

    E104 - 27m 28s

    Jasmine is a high-earning UX Designer and her fiancé, William, is a prolific artist. While they love each other, they're having issues communicating about their finances and have asked for help from Jaqueline and Chris, the Money Mentors, to help them find a way to help them discuss finances so they can take the walk down the aisle without fear of relationship foreclosure.

  • Becoming A Boss: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Becoming A Boss

    E103 - 27m 28s

    After transitioning from a tech job, Bassey dives into full-time entrepreneurship and links up with the Money Mentors to master the art of sustaining and scaling a small business. From setting up bank accounts to crafting business plans, the mentors equip Bassey with tools he needs for immediate success and long-term strategies, including the dream of opening his own brick-and-mortar business.

  • Main Character Energy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Main Character Energy

    E102 - 27m 28s

    Taylor, a single mom of two, is having trouble taking the next steps in her career and needs help building boundaries with friends and family. Financially, the waters are rising, and under the surface, she's struggling to build her confidence to ask for the promotion she deserves. Jaqueline and Chris help her realize her power to become a strong role model for her sons.

  • My First "Reality" Check: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    My First "Reality" Check

    E101 - 27m 28s

    William, a Morehouse senior who’s landed a dream job in NYC, meets up with the Money Mentors to learn how to manage his first big paycheck and achieve his financial goals in the Big Apple. In this episode, the Money Mentors give tips on how to maximize employer benefits and budget for everyday living.

Extras + Features

  • Does Your Bank Have a Budgeting App?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Does Your Bank Have a Budgeting App?

    2m 6s

    Don't fall into the trap of keeping a mental budget—it's a recipe for disaster. You're bound to overspend! Be sure to write your budget down or check your mobile banking app for a budgeting tool.

  • How to Maximize Your Employer's Benefits: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How to Maximize Your Employer's Benefits

    3m 50s

    There are four categories every young professional should keep in mind when starting a new job: Health Coverage, Investments, Income Protection, and Work-Life Balance.

Schedule

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