Happy Valentine's Day, Baller Fam! We are kicking off your February 14th with Part 1 of a 2-Part Valentine's Day special with my friend and personal finance blogger Cassandra Bustamante, mastermind behind The Wealth Vineyard, a personal finance blog focused on crypto, investing, side hustles, and financial freedom. Cassandra and I share a deep affinity for both personal finance and modern-day culture, so unsurprisingly enough, we poured out our opinions on the societal rules of dating and how much they wreak havoc on our budget during Valentine's Day. A common complaint on Valentine's Day is ..read more

If we told you it was possible to earn money while dating, would you do it? Happy Valentine's day, baller fam! In today's episode, my friend Jenn Darling joins us for a juicy episode full of love and money. Last year, Jenn and I were struggling financially and jokingly brought up the possibility of becoming a sugar baby. It was a joke at first... until it wasn't. Jenn and I teamed up to explore the world of sugar dating. We did our research, created our profiles, made a plan of attack, and set into the wild to catch some big fish. It was not at all what we expected. In many women's social ..read more

We're getting deep in a discussion full of heartbreak, radical life changes, and tackling the fear of being alone. In today's podcast episode, Dannie Vann from Pennies to Wealth and I discuss my newest chapter in life: ending a 6-year relationship. Although my recent partner and I weren't married, we still built a life together and were on the way to marriage, which made the process of separation painful. Just 2 years ago, Dannie was in a similar situation, but even deeper: she was married for almost 10 years. Dannie's story has been an inspiration to me ever since I first followed her last ..read more

Today on The Baller on a Budget podcast, Diane Taha, influencer & host of the Channel Your Influence podcast are discussing our consumer habits & shopping sins in a tell-all fashion confessional. In this episode, Diane & I talk about the cost of building a wardrobe, the exclusionary practices of luxury brands, corporate activism, sexist marketing & much more. Diane has been an influencer since 2013 & is a full-time social media manager. She also hosts the podcast Channel Your Influence, where she discusses the climate of influencer marketing.  In This Episode:  H ..read more

Did you know that the majority of Americans do not own any stocks? According to Tiktoker @bettyimages, more than 80% of the stocks in the US are owned by the wealthiest 10%. Fact-checked by the National Bureau of Economic Research & stock market expert Peter Ricchuiti, this is true - but experts say it may now be even higher. Today on The Baller on a Budget podcast, Camilo Maldonado from the Finance Twins & I discuss the world of stocks in a simplified way. For the longest time, investing education has been kept away from the working-class & middle-class, keeping them overworked, u ..read more

It can be extremely inconvenient when your car reaches the end of its life, but having to buy a new one is even more stressful. This month, my car finally went out, and I had to get a new one. But I was able to negotiate with a few dealerships and walk away with the exact car I wanted at a price I was happy with! Many people feel intimidated by the salespeople at car dealerships, so in this episode, I'm sharing my 10 best tips on negotiating the best deal for a new car. As a former car salesperson, Realtor, and simply having a background in sales and retail, I hope this episode helps you feel ..read more

Welcome to the first episode of The Baller on a Budget! This episode introduces your host Aileen Luib along with insights on the wild ride that has been 2020 so far. How do we approach our finances in 2021 after dealing with the financial dumpster fire of 2020? In today's episode, I'm sharing a few tips to reset your mindset and form approachable goals to get you back on track with your financial plans ..read more