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Prince Kai Fan Pod is a Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast! Join host and creator Bethanie and fantastic guests on a Read-Along Journey through all of Marissa Meyer’s Books, starting with The Lunar Chronicles. We discuss each book in order, chapter by chapter.In each chapter, we will pick our favorite quotes, create a playlist for chapters, and try to find any future ’Easter Eggs’ foreshadowing events. Listen now as we start The Lunar Chronicles Series with Cinder. Haven’t finished reading the ...
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For Fox Sake is a financial education and personal development podcast dedicated to deconstructing money shame, sharing money stories, and discussing the often “off-the-table” topics of life.
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Today’s episode is from The City Girl Savings Podcast “I think there’s a common misconception that if you’re frugal, you’re cheap. You don’t spend money on things you enjoy and you never leave the house. NOT TRUE! Living a frugal life means you’re intentional with your money decisions and you tend to only spend on things that matter or spark joy. L…
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Today’s episode from A Sunny Side Up Life podcast from this spring: “If you’re a parent, guardian, or role model in a young person’s life, you will likely come up against this question at some point. In today’s episode, Sami gives listeners a step-by-step and nuanced guide on how to tackle teaching kids (or younger people) all about money.” In this…
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Back on Earth, Thorne and Cress arrive to rescue Iko, but while Cress has a party to prepare for, Thorne is attempting pull a disappearing act. Cress is able to locate Iko's hover, and in the meantime she should probably get fixed up. Meanwhile, Alpha Steele starts recruiting other Wolf Mutants to aide in his goal of capturing one of the new queen'…
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Today’s episode features a previous Price of Avocado Toast Podcast recording from 2022. Haley, Justin, and Vee discuss the Dave Ramsey Baby Steps and suggestions to update them for current financial conditions. In this episode you’ll learn more about: What the original Dave Ramsey Baby Steps are Suggestions for updating the Baby Steps for life toda…
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Nicole Stanley, founder and head money coach at Arise Financial Coaching (and my boss!), joins the podcast to talk all about demystifying investing. We chat about investing barriers and myths, how Nicole went from $0 invested to over $250k invested, and how you can start investing today.. If you have questions about investing (and have been too afr…
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As Iko calls on Thorne and Cress for help, she contemplates how she got into this mess in the first place! Turns out: it was her idea! Nearly 6 months after the end of the Lunar Revolution, rogue soldiers were refusing to come back to Luna, refusing to listen to their new queen. With Thorne, Cress, Wolf and Scarlet delivering the antidote across th…
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Vee is back and chats about how to have a frugal summer. As a kid of a teacher, Vee is an expert at spending the warmer months in a cheap or frugal way. Enjoy this quick episode on how to save a few bucks in this season of life. In this episode you’ll learn more about: Frugal summer activities and ideas Why going with the flow is the key to life Ve…
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Wires and Nerves Vol 1 Chapter 1 (The Lunar Chronicles) We start the graphic novels spin off to The Lunar Chronicles about 7 months after the end of Winter. Wolf and Scarlet have retired to their farm, Cress and Thorne are delivering the antidote around the world, Jacin and Winter have become Lunar Ambassadors, and Cinder and Kai are ruling their r…
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“You’re not bad with money, you’re just neurodivergent.” That’s the rallying cry of Ellyce Fulmore and her company, Queerd Co. Ellyce, financial educator and author, joins the podcast to chat about her book best-selling book, 𝙆𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡, how to manage money with ADHD, and acknowledging the intersectionality of identity and personal fi…
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Bethany Russell, licensed therapist and intuitive facilitator, joins the podcast to chat about how to adjust your self-employed life to fit your chronic illness struggles. We talk about my illnesses (because she's my therapist! 👀), functional freeze, and allowing yourself the grace to go slower. If you're struggling, on "auto-pilot," have dealt wit…
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Alyssa Davies, award-winning personal finance educator, author, and podcast host, joins the podcast to chat about financial anxiety, why emergency funds are crucial, and how you can develop healthy coping mechanisms when navigating financial distress. In this episode you’ll learn more about: What financial anxiety is and how Alyssa navigated and ov…
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If you’ve been in the personal finance space within the last three years, you‘ve heard about Rahkim Sabree. Known as the go-to expert on financial trauma, Rahkim sits down with Vee to chat about the complexities of financial trauma, his personal journey that shaped him into a leading financial educator, how to deconstruct fear-based financial decis…
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In this episode of For Fox Sake, Vee and Joe discuss Reddit stories. Buckle up for a wild ride. In this episode you’ll learn more about: How financial trauma can impact your spending (and food habits) today Why you need to have equitable meals at your wedding The sunken cost fallacy, tragedy of the commons, and ice cream hoarders What the For Fox S…
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Angela and Regina are fierce advocates of sustainable and women's personal finance. That's why they're the perfect duo to interview for Earth Day! 🌎 They join For Fox Sake to discuss sustainable finance, spreading the word about eco-frugality, and how Angela gets her undies (for real). We also chat about the importance of women having access to the…
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Happy Tax Day, Fox Den! In today’s episode, Vee explains the sordid history of Inuit’s TurboTax “free file” tax preparation service and why Intuit has thwarted the IRS’s efforts of creating a government-run free file system for the American public. In this episode you’ll learn more about: How lobbying and political donations have stopped the creati…
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If you struggle with impulse shopping, this episode is for you. Vee goes over 10 easy tips to mitigate impulse spending in your life. In this episode you’ll learn more about: 10 tips to mitigate impulse shopping Why there should be less shame around impulse spending The importance of placing barriers in front of yourself + more RESOURCES: 30-Day Mo…
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In this emotional and raw episode, Vee tackles the “social media is fake” trend. She opens up about her deepest money insecurities, her past, and why she has made certain personal finance decisions that give her anxiety to this day. In this episode you’ll learn more about: The 5 things Vee has money shame about Dave Ramsey, racism, and family ties …
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Vee shares three money mistakes to avoid and how she learned from making these mistakes herself. In this episode you’ll learn more about: Why a “Linear Life” is expensive How to avoid a huge investing mistake What high-interest debt could mean for your financial health + more RESOURCES: 30-Day Money Challenge 1:1 Financial Coaching Services OnlyFox…
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In this episode of For Fox Sake, Vee and Joe discuss Reddit stories. Buckle up for a wild ride. In this episode you’ll learn more about: What Sovereign Citizens is + why they are “tax adjacent” What Candy Crush, Taco Bell and My Little Pony porn have in common WHY YOU NEED TO PAY YOURSELF WAGES NOT THROUGH LOANS, why CPAs are a business necessity, …
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Vee gives Fox Den listeners 4 tasks to complete to improve their finances right now. These actionable tips will bring peace and confidence to your personal finances. In this episode you’ll learn more about: Why tracking your spending can be more impactful than budgeting The real reason to open a HYSA How tax season could benefit your life (and wall…
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In this episode of For Fox Sake, Vee and Joe discuss four Reddit stories. Buckle up for a wild ride. In this episode you’ll learn more about: How money can be used as a manipulation tool Why you need to be on the same financial page as your partner The importance of transparency and empathy in your relationship Getting rid of selfish friends + more…
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It’s been half a year since Vee blew up her life because her life was a ticking time bomb anyway. Why not get ahead of it, right? Since she’s stopped drinking she’s learned quite a lot about herself, people in general, and living a “clean” life. This episode is a celebration of six months sober AND six months of podcasting. If you’re sober-curious,…
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PART THREE The return of the tangents! Join me with the PKFP original co-hosts Ash and Becca as we catch up and come back together to discuss the final chapter of Winter! This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guests Ash and Becca. It is with a heavy heart that I make this hiatus announcement. After nearly five year…
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Happy Valentine’s Day week! Vee talks about how you can do everything “right,” and still find yourself on the fringes of society or in deep poverty, or both. While this episode feels existential, there’s one big lesson to take away from her words: community matters and you need to start investing in yours. Love thy neighbor… because at the end of t…
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The online coaching industry is projected to reach $11.7 billion by 2032… and now coaches are cropping up every day. While coaches have the ability to change your entire life and benefit you in even ways you didn’t predict, they come with a dark side. Coaching is the Wild, Wild West: anyone can set up a LLC and become a coach. It’s an unregulated i…
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In this episode of For Fox Sake, Vee and Joe discuss four Reddit stories. Buckle up for a wild ride. In this episode you’ll learn more about: The joy of ghost job postings (that's sacrasm) Why classism and elitism are never the vibes What it looks like to date an anti-union misogynist How to know you need to dump a person immediately + more RESOURC…
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Yikes! Joe got fired. Here’s an “IRL” episode about what to do when you experience a sudden job loss. In this episode you’ll learn more about: Steps Vee and Joe took after Joe was let go Resources you can tap into if you’re in this situation How to protect yourself financially before crisis hits What the “Oh Shit Shack” is, why you need to feel you…
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We’ve all seen TikTok Shein hauls. We’ve seen the insurgence of “Boo Baskets.” We’ve seen the Stanley Cups, proudly displayed on an entire wall. We’ve seen the increase in influencer marketing, uptick of overconsumption, and destruction of our world in the name of profits. It makes sense that a response to this late-stage capitalist materialism is …
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Vee goes over the inner workings of her and Joe’s “Monday Marriage Meetings.” When life is chaotic and things can easily go by the wayside, she and her husband find that carving out specific time to sit down and chat about logistics, feelings, and running a household, is the best, most effective way to keep things going. In this episode you’ll lear…
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Happy 2024, Fox Den! In this episode, Vee chats about how her 2016 New Years Resolution changed the trajectory of her life. This is a powerful time of year, which means the time to start controlling your life is NOW! In this episode you’ll learn more about: The conditions that made Vee vow to get out of debt in 2016 6 different New Year’s goals you…
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In this week’s episode, my sister Lindsey and I watch the Netflix holiday film A Christmas Prince and provide live commentary. Happy Holidays! When junior editor Amber (Rose McIver) is finally assigned a story of her own, it means she'll have to miss Christmas in New York City with her widowed father. She's sent abroad to get the inside scoop on da…
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Each year, Vee spends time digitally decluttering. In this episode, she shares what she declutters, why she does it, and how starting this practice before the New Year can make you feel organized and ready for success! In this episode you’ll learn more about: Why digital decluttering in important Steps to start the process How digital decluttering …
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In this weeks episode, my sister Lindsey and I watch the Netflix holiday film Princess Switch and provide live commentary. Happy Holidays! Stacy, a type-A planner with a penchant for schedules, takes a spontaneous trip to the charming land of Belgravia at the suggestion of her sous chef and best friend, Kevin. While preparing for the Royal Christma…
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New Years is right around the corner, which means New Years Resolutions are too! If you’re looking to improve your relationship and habits with personal finance, this episode is for you! Vee explains 4 vital steps to getting your financial shit together. In this episode you’ll learn more about: Numbers you need to know in your household How to calc…
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"And, while Cinderella and her prince *did* live happily ever after, the point, gentlemen, is that they lived," (Ever After, 1998). Join Becca and I for a special request episode where we discuss Becca's favorite Cinderella Retelling: Ever After! Synopsis: Andy Tennant directed this Cinderella variant. The Brothers Grimm arrive at the home of a wea…
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In this episode of For Fox Sake, Vee explains how you can have a frugal and intentional holiday season. While this time of year is full of joy and wonder, it’s also rife with consumerism and waste. For those of us who don't want to invite more materialism into our homes or for those of us who have had a tighter year money-wise, this episode goes ov…
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PART TWO The return of the tangents! Join me with the PKFP original co-hosts Ash and Becca as we catch up and come back together to discuss the final chapter of Winter! This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guests Ash and Becca. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon Ho…
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In this episode of For Fox Sake, Vee and Joe discuss four Reddit stories. Buckle up for a wild ride. In this episode you’ll learn more about: Why you need to CLEARLY communicate wedding details and expectations To join investments or keep them separate (before marriage), that is the question “That’s some straight people shit” + more RESOURCES: 1:1 …
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*Happy Thanksgiving* This week I am joined by one of the hosts of the Best of Friends Podcast, Erin Mallory Long. We discuss our favorite Thanksgiving episodes from the TV Show Friends! Season 4, Episode 8: The One with Chandler in a Box Season 6, Episode 9: The One Where Ross Got High Season 9, Episode 8: The One with Rachel's Other Sister This po…
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As people who moved back in with their parents a few times in adulthood, Vee and Joe can confidently say there’s a palpable shame associated with multigenerational living. In today’s episode they go over who is living in multigenerational homes, how many of these people cite financial stress as a reason for their “choice,” and why you shouldn’t fee…
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*Chapter Discussion Start Time 33:00 PART ONE The return of the tangents! Join me with the PKFP original co-hosts Ash and Becca as we catch up and come back together to discuss the final chapter of Winter! This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guests Ash and Becca. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Insta…
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In the United States, reproduction has taken a sharp decline in Millennials. In today’s episode, Vee and Joe explain the top 5 reasons they have decided to be child-free by choice. They talk about gender roles, sobering statistics involving the climate crisis, disproportionate domestic labor, and more. In this episode you’ll learn more about: The 5…
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In this week’s chapters: PART TWO Summary Winter is haunted by the ghost of Ryu while at the menagerie. After the animals were abandoned, she and some of the palace staff took it upon themselves to tend to the animals and space. Winter is wearing shock bracelets to help control her outbursts. Winter wants to be the test subject for Garan’s anti-lun…
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Ah… Veteran’s Day. Where we celebrate the bravery, sacrifice, and camaraderie of our country’s service members. At For Fox Sake, Veteran’s Day is close to our hearts. While we recognize the importance of all the positives of this holiday, we also want to celebrate the absolute stupidity of Vets and Active Duty Service Members. We’re talkin’ Dependa…
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*Chapter Discussion Start Time 18:21: listen for the musical interlude to know the time In this week’s chapters: PART ONE Summary Cress is pulled out of suspensions after recovering from her injuries during the final showdown with Levana. Though many have come to visit her, Thorne is not one of them and no one has given her updates about him. But w…
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