Take Control Of Your Finances: Ask These Money Questions to Save Money and Make More with Matt Schulz

Everyone's Talkin' Money

Shari Rash

Business, Self-improvement, Education

4.6 • 631 Ratings

🗓️ 20 March 2024

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to another episode of Everyone's Talkin' Money, where we dive deep into the world of personal finance and untangle the often sticky emotions that come with it. Whether you're a financial novice or a seasoned pro, today's episode is one you won't want to miss. Join us as we welcome Matt Schulz, a personal finance expert, chief credit analyst at LendingTree, and the author of "Ask Questions, Save Money, Make More." This episode explores how a simple question can unlock secrets to a wealthier life and transform your relationship with money. Say goodbye to complexity and hello to financial mastery as we break down the seven critical areas where curiosity can lead to substantial savings. **Links** Ask Questions, Save Money, Make More book Matt's website **Special Announcement:** Sign up now for my course, Unf*ck Your Money, which is open until April 3rd. Visit etmpodlink.com/unfmoneycourse and use code ETM for a $100 discount at checkout. Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do it without you. To support the show, please subscribe or share the word about this show in your circles. Sign up for our newsletter or follow me on Instagram to keep up with everything happening in the world of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money. You can download 10 Money Questions to Ask Yourself Free Money Guide https://etmpod.link/10moneyq and leave a 5-star Review here https://ratethispodcast.com/etm. Episodes will be live on YouTube in March. Subscribe now https://www.youtube.com/@EveryonesTalkinMoney. **Chapter Summaries:** - (0:00:11) Asking Questions (13 Minutes): Learn the art of negotiation across various expenses and understand the importance of self-advocacy. - (0:13:11) Negotiating Finances and Relationships (18 Minutes): Discover strategies for negotiating rent or mortgage rates and the emotional aspects of financial discussions. - (0:31:22) Empower Your Finances With Questions (9 Minutes): Find out how asking the right questions can alleviate financial stress and empower your money decisions. **Key Takeaways:** - How to negotiate credit card rates, housing costs, and daily expenses - Approaching money management from a position of strength - Overcoming emotional barriers to financial conversations - Tips for effective self-advocacy and recognizing customer value - Empathetic strategies to empower financial well-being SPONSORS Thanks to NerdWallet for sponsoring the show. Don’t wait to make smart financial decisions. Compare and find smarter credit cards, savings accounts, and more today at www.nerdwallet.com. Thanks to Monarch for sponsoring the show. After trying out Monarch for myself, I understand why it’s the top-rated personal finance app. Listeners of this show will get an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to www.monarchmoney.com/ETM. Thanks to Uncommon Goods for sponsoring the show. Get 15% off your next gift by going to www.uncommongoods.com/ETM. Thanks to EarnIn for sponsoring the show. Just download the EarnIn app in Google Play of the Apple App store and use code Talkin Money under Podcast. Thanks to Noom for sponsoring the show. Start taking control of your weight management and join the millions who have lost weight with Noom. Sign up for your TRIAL today at www.noom.com. Thanks to ButcherBox for sponsoring the show. Sign up today at www.butcherbox.com/etm and use code ETM to get $20 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:06.1	They're never going to say, no, how dare you ask?
1:13.0	We're slashing your credit limit and you're off the Christmas card list.
1:18.4	That stuff just stuff just doesn't happen.
1:26.7	Hey, welcome back to everyone's talking money. I am your host, Shauna. It is so good to have you with us.
1:32.2	If you're new here, this is the show where we talk about personal finance tips mixed with the
1:37.4	very sticky emotions around money so you can start stressing less and thriving more financially.
1:43.7	If you're a regular listener,
1:44.9	well, welcome back. This is going to be an episode you will want to bookmark. Did you know you can
1:50.8	ask your credit card company to waive that pesky annual fee? You can also ask to lower your
1:55.5	interest rate. The same goes for hospital fees and loads of other costs. You can ask for a
2:00.2	lower payment on your vacation
2:01.4	rental and when renting a car. The fact is there are hundreds of everyday expenses that you can save
2:06.7	money on, but they all start at one place, asking questions. Our guest, Matt Scholl's, personal finance expert,
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