After a turbulent year under a new administration, some in the LGBTQ+ community are deciding to move out of the country. On this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, John and David Auten-Schneider talk about why some people are finally taking the leap to start life anew, and what resources they're using to make the big move. John and David discuss the costs of obtaining citizenship, the potential gains and losses from currency exchange, and the financial impact on the economy that an exodus of LGBTQ+ Americans could cause. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Living Not So Fabulously is off this week, so enjoy an episode of Trader Talk we think you’ll love. The crypto markets may be wobbling, but the real story is what comes next. On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Mo Shaikh, former Aptos Labs co-founder and a key voice in US digital asset policy, to break down bitcoin’s volatility, the rise of stablecoins, and how AI and blockchain are converging. Shaikh explains how institutional adoption, new US regulation, and AI-driven financial automation could reshape money in 2026 and beyond—a must-listen for investors trying to understand where digital assets are really headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Modern families often feel like they’re earning more but building less - and this episode explains why. Jennifer and Lisa Dazols, the duo behind Modern Family Finance, break down the cash-flow habits, tax strategies, and savings ratios that truly predict wealth. They reveal their own money mistakes, the “financial independence ratio” every household should track, and how global travel reshaped their view on what’s “enough.” For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taxes feel overwhelming for a reason since the rules aren’t one-size-fits-all. In this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, tax expert George Azar breaks down when married filing jointly actually saves money and when it can quietly cost couples thousands. Learn how to make smarter filing decisions that fit your real life. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do so many entrepreneurs undervalue themselves? Learn how to finally price with confidence, as financial advisor Brian Thompson explains how founders can reverse-engineer their income goals, charge based on their value rather than time, and structure their business as a true asset, not an identity. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is hosted by John Auten-Schneider and David Auten-Schneider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Modern families often feel like they’re earning more but building less - and this episode explains why. Jennifer and Lisa Dazols, the duo behind Modern Family Finance, break down the cash-flow habits, tax strategies, and savings ratios that truly predict wealth. They reveal their own money mistakes, the “financial independence ratio” every household should track, and how global travel reshaped their view on what’s “enough.” For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you could wipe out $23,000 of debt on disability income while raising two kids - and still build generational wealth? That's what Rita-Soledad Fernandez Paulino reveals in this episode of Living Not So Fabulously. Her zero-based budgeting strategy and mindset shifts transformed her finances to create stability, investment opportunities, and the strength to rewrite her financial future. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Living Not So Fabulously is proof you don’t need a six-figure salary to build a six-figure retirement. Money coach and investor, Charly Stoever reveals how they went from underpaid and overworked to a confident long-term investor while earning less than $45,000 a year. Charly reveals the mindset shifts, habits and practical steps anyone can use to start investing, no matter their income. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Certified Financial Planner Laura LaTourette is rewriting the rules of money management by leading with empathy, advocacy, and authenticity. From her North Georgia llama farm, she’s helping clients turn financial chaos into clarity - proving that wealth is about connection, not just numbers. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway performer turned teacher turned influencer, Greg Kata, reveals how sudden success and a six-figure paycheck led to emotional spending, hard lessons, and ultimately a new definition of financial freedom. Greg opens up about the pressures of proving success, the trap of saying yes to everything, and how learning to live within his means helped him find his joy. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hollywood may look glamorous, but Travis Shakespeare says it mirrors America’s widening wealth gap. From AI’s rise to shrinking jobs and huge debt, he exposes how success doesn’t guarantee stability. In this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, Travis explains why creating your own intellectual property may be the smartest money move of all. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In recent months, gold (GC=F) has experienced a historic bull run, bringing prices up to over $4300 an ounce. On this week's episode of Living Not So Fabulously, hosts John and David Auten-Schneider speak with Brandon Aversano, founder of gold reseller Alloy, to better understand the factors behind this dramatic rise. Along with tips on how investors can take advantage of this moment, Brandon discusses the relationship between gold and crypto, hidden costs to look out for when reselling, and why most people would be surprised to find out what their gold is worth. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Side gigs are common for people who want to supplement their main source of income —but what happens when your side gig becomes your main source of income? On this week's Living Not So Fabulously, hosts John and David Auten-Schneider speak with Jason Muth, owner and operator of Prideaway Stays in Provincetown, Massachusetts. After a pivot away from a 25-year career in media, Muth decided to expand his small Airbnb into a series of properties that now earn him $1.5 million in annual bookings. Jason discusses how to control the urge to spend, reinvest in your business, and leverage your social networks to expand your brand awareness. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cost of living in major metropolitan areas has never been higher, and for young people hoping to start their careers in big cities, paying exorbitant rents can prove a nearly impossible challenge. On this week's episode of Living Not So Fabulously, hosts John and David Auten-Schneider speak with Nick Portello, a 24-year-old publicity assistant living in New York, about the numerous tips and tricks he uses to engage in the city's vibrant cultural scene without blowing through his budget. Nick discusses how to use social media to find brand pop-ups, apps offering discounted food, and the numerous free events throughout the city. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a challenging environment for job seekers, with many professionals wondering if they should press forward with their careers or pivot to something entirely different. On this week's episode of Living Not So Fabulously, John and David Auten-Schneider speak with Nick Wolny, managing editor at Ziff Davis and the author of the upcoming book "Money Proud," about being unafraid to try something new. Nick shares his unique journey from being a student of the French horn to becoming a financial writer, and explains why those who want to grow their bank accounts should try to grow their skillsets first. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The high-profile trade wars launched this year by the US government have shocked observers worldwide, including among our Canadian neighbors to the north. Is our economic relationship with Canada permanently in tatters, or is there room for optimism? On this week's Living Not So Fabulously, John and David Auten-Schneider speak with Maddie Morris, trade commissioner for the Consulate General of Canada, to gain some critical perspective on how the US's new trade policies are being received across the border. As both a US citizen and the first trans trade commissioner in Canada's history, Maddie shares her unique insight into the social and economic dynamics playing out between these two key allies. To hear an international perspective on tariffs, startups, and investing, check out this week's episode of Living Not So Fabulously. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pick a place, go, and figure it out! That’s the advice of globe-trotting entrepreneur and YouTuber, Ken Krell, as he shares his journey to becoming an early digital nomad. After losing everything in the 2008 financial crisis, a trip to Thailand opened his eyes to low-cost living and the freedom of working online. He discusses challenges of cash flow, lessons in resilience, and how mindset shapes the travel experience. Ken stresses building a “freedom fund,” building long-term investments, and approaching travel as a taste of life’s “geographic buffet.” For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Your story is your currency."  That's what entrepreneur and media strategist Tony Morrison says about building a business in one of the world's most expensive cities. Morrison believes that your unique experiences, values, and purpose are the most powerful assets you have - worth more than any product or story. In this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, Morrison tells hosts John and David Auten-Schneider how storytelling, digital strategy, and AI can amplify your voice with authenticity and impact. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when your 401(k) is funding companies that clash with your core values? In this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, Kylelane Purcell and Ben Vivari, co-founders of Till Investors, expose how everyday portfolios can bankroll oil, tobacco, and weapons without you realizing it. They unpack why companies are quietly leaving DEI, and the surprising religious roots of sustainable investing. This conversation shows you how to “look under the hood” of your investments and take back control of where your money is really going. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking barriers as a Black, openly gay voice in American media, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and MSNBC anchor Jonathan Capehart brings his story of resilience and identity to Living Not So Fabulously. He reflects on how childhood financial struggles and his mother's push for education shaped his outlook on money, privilege, and opportunity. Capehart's new memoir, "Yet Here I Am," explores pursuing his dreams despite doubt, the challenge of being "the only one" in professional spaces, and the urgent fight for LGBTQ+ rights in today's social climate. For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices