It starts with a direct message, maybe from someone you know or just a random social media friend. They have an opportunity for you! It's going to make a lot of money! Your new best friend wants you to join their multi-level marketing (MLM), ne

Student Loans, Servals and Pie

Jul 3rd, 2023 44m 45s

Monica and Shawn are back with an episode all about student loans. The Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan which would have forgiven up to $20,000 for federal student loan borrowers. We recorded the episode

Episode 6- We're Back!

Feb 24th, 2023 28m 41s

After a short break (only 2 years!) Shawn and Monica are back with the podcast! In this episode we catch up on our lives during the pandemic and past two years. We also talk about inflation and how to keep your grocery bill low. Hint: the key i

Episode 5: Organize your life, organize your finances

Jul 5th, 2020 18m 51s

In this episode, Monica confesses to Shawn that she is a mess. When it comes to keeping papers organized, she uses the box method. Fill up papers in random boxes, then about three times a year go through those boxes and file everything, unless

Episode 4: The one where you get an emergency fund

May 22nd, 2020 12m 51s

What exactly is an emergency? Shawn and Monica break it down for you and talk about why now more than ever you need an emergency fund.

Podcast Extra: COVID-19 Scams

Apr 5th, 2020 15m 50s

Shawn and Monica bring you a special podcast extra about scammers taking advantage of the COVID-19 crisis. Some examples are: grandparent scam with a COVID twist, stimulus check scams and predatory lending, medical equipment scams and of course

Podcast extra: Budgeting During the COVID-19 crisis

Mar 29th, 2020 38m 44s

This is a special quick episode about managing your finances during the COVID-19 crisis. We cover the stimulus package, how to prioritize what bills to pay first, unemployment, student loans, overspending and hoarding and if being single or a c

Episode 3- Spending plans: from fanny packs to extra lives in Candy Crush

Mar 2nd, 2020 22m 14s

In this episode, Monica and Shawn discuss spending plans, budgets, dumb spending and the best way to keep track. Fanny packs and extra lives in candy crush are optional. Sign up for our newsletter at www.nativesonabudget.com

Natives on a Budget Episode 2

Feb 2nd, 2020 24m 21s

I bet you thought this episode was going to be about tracking your spending and keeping a budget....WRONG! We want to talk about something way more important, self-sufficiency. Being self-sufficient, like being able to cook for yourself or fix

Natives on a Budget episode 1

Jan 1st, 2020 24m 17s

Welcome to the first episode of Natives on a Budget Podcast! Hosted by Monica Braine (Assiniboine/Lakota) and Shawn Spruce (Laguna Pueblo). In this episode we talk about why 2020 is the year to get your finances in order.

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