EPISODE 030: Emotional Currency

July 24th, 2023

Ever wondered why you splurge on something fancy when you're down? Or why saving for the future feels like an emotional rollercoaster? In this episode, Claire explores how our emotional currency drives our financial choices, from impulsive spending to financial stress. Listen in as she uncovers the secrets of emotional intelligence and share practical tips on how to improve your financial well-being by mastering your emotional relationship with money. Get ready to cash in some wisdom and boost your financial empowerment!

EPISODE 029: Swimming in (Student) Debt

July 10th, 2023

In this episode of "Swimming in Student Debt," Claire takes us on a trip down memory lane to explore the history of student loan debt. From its beginnings with the Higher Education Act of 1965 to its growth over the years, she uncovers the whys and hows behind this big ol' debt monster and why 43.5 million Americans as of 2022 were swimming in student debt.

Tune in to hear how for-profit colleges, sneaky predatory lending practices, and the financial recession of 2008 played a part in shaping the student loan debt crisis we're facing today. Get ready to understand the past, so you can tackle the present and plan for a better future!

EPISODE 028: 2023 Market check-in w/Kavi

July 3rd, 2023

2023 has been a rollercoaster of a year! In this episode, Claire checks in with the wealth advisor Kavi Fulena to dive into the latest scoop on the 2023 financial market in a super laid-back, casual session. From Q2 performance highlights and economic indicators to wild investor sentiments and tech disruptions, Kavi spills the beans on what's gone down in the US financial scene so far this year. So, grab your favorite drink, kick back, and join Claire & Kavi to tune in for helpful tips on how to look at the rest of 2023!

EPISODE 027: Money, Women & Inequality

March 22nd, 2023

It's 2023. The month of March marks Women's History month. While women have continued to join the workforce influx, inequality in gender pay remains a sad & cold hard fact. In today's episode, Claire walks through statistics around the gender pay gap as it relates to the general workforce, and drills down to how it affects different industries. 

EPISODE 026: Stripped Stories - "Loss - Tricky Investments"

February 27th, 2023

In S1 Claire shared a story about a shaky garment investment that quickly turned frustrating, with the shadow of a significant amount of money lost hovering as a scary reality. Luckily this story finally has an ending with many lessons learned that Claire unabashedly shares. 

EPISODE 025: Building Your 4 Tech Stack

February 21st, 2023

This week, Claire runs through the importance of identifying the best digital tools and resources to manage your finances. The key to a successful tech stack is one that is automated and requires the fewest manual entry points by you or your team. The name of this game is to save time and stress as Claire dives into one of her favorite topics. 

EPISODE 024: Q1 Money Market Outlook w/Kavi Fulena

February 13th, 2023

In the season 2 kickoff, Claire sits with Kavi Fulena, who works as a Financial & Wealth Management Advisor. With direct access to an extensive research team at Merrill Lynch, Kavi walks through the pulse of the market for investors and non-investors alike over the first few months of 2023 and the impact of the Fed's latest announcement around the rise of interest rates. 

EPISODE 023: Welcome to Season 2!

February 6th, 2023

Welcome to Season 2! With some time to rest and reflect, Claire talks about what to expect in this coming season of Naked Finance, including guest speakers and more discussions, tips & tricks around how to better manage our money.