Emily & Amanda are joined by advisor David Vaught, CFA. We discuss the rising inflation rates, the Fed’s response, and how all of this affects our investment portfolios.

Emily & Amanda discuss the pros and cons of buying residential real estate. The key takeaway? Buying a home may be an aspiration (or necessity) for many, but don't think of it as an investment.

Emily & Amanda open the episode with our recommendation of the book Black Fortunes by Shomari Wills. We then get into a discussion on tax refunds. First, we recommend tax planning in order to minimize your refund for next year. Then, look to your money personality to help decide what's best for you.

Emily and Amanda discuss various arguments against jumping into crypto. With all the buzz surrounding crypto, we are getting more and more questions about how to navigate it. The key is to find reliable and neutral sources for research that is not pushed by people who are trying to sell it.

Emily & Amanda work through a visualization exercise that psychologists say is proven to increase savings rates. According to Dr. Brad Klontz, those who spend one hour visualizing their goals and creating an automatic savings system increase their savings by 73% after only one month

Emily and Amanda discuss the use of your social values when it comes to your investments. With the advent of new investment products over the past several years, it's become easier than ever to align your money with your values.