Your American Money

Hosted by Michelle Jackson

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Jun 2026

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I want to say that I've got money figured out...but, I don't. Girl Gone Frugal is a podcast for the woman who: is not naturally frugal, wants to change their financial life, eats kale, wants to travel, but needs some support and suggestions on their financial journey.

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June 23, 202620 min

Financial Boycotts When Black

In today's podcast episode I share some thoughts about the call to boycott Asian American businesses in response to the acquittal of Chikei Rick Chow-a store owner who shot and killed an African-American child Cyrus Carmack-Belton. I talk about financial boycotts, Capitalism and how African-Americans can empower ourselves through making deliberate financial decisions. Here is the link to the previous episode " Designing a Boycott Strategy that Works for You " You'll leave with: Resources to find Black businesses Tips on how to support Black businesses A perspective on how I've experienced Capitalism What my Black spend goal is for 2026 And I share some perspectives about boycotts and financial decisions by people that I notice online. Affiliate Partner: PocketSmith Please note: If you make a purchase of this product using the link below I may be financially compensated. https://youramericanmoney.com/pocketsmith

June 17, 20266 min

Your American Money is Back

It has been over a year since I've published a podcast episode. In today's episode I share why I'm rebooting the show and I think my reasons will reasonate with you. https://youramericanmoney.com

February 6, 202521 min

How to Design a Boycott Strategy That Works For You

I've seen a lot of people talking about participating in boycotts. I've also seen a lot of confusing chatter around what you should and should not do when boycotting. In this podcast episode I share some strategies and helpful tips to boycotting in 2025. Technology makes things easier. Show Notes: https://youramericanmoney.com/how-to-design-a-boycott-strategy-that-works-for-you

February 4, 20253 min

Your American Money is Back

I'm so excited to share that Your American Money is back (after a 1 year hiatus). Show Notes: https://youramericanmoney.com

March 20, 202421 min

How Work Policies Against Black Women Birthed a Love of the Soft Life

One of the most impactful trends online influencing Black women is the Soft Life. In today's podcast episode I share how an overseas movement experienced in the US is heavily influenced by work policy designed to control Black women. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/how-work-policies-against-black-women-birthed-a-love-of-the-soft-life

February 28, 202432 min

How Taylor Swift's IP Victory Could Change the Business of Music

You may be wondering...why are you talking about Taylor Swift on a personal finance podcast? Well, I'm talking about policies both spoken and unspoken that impact women's money. This episode talks about the unspolken power that the music industry flexes when negotiating with artists. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/how-taylor-swifts-ip-victory-could-change-the-business-of-music

January 22, 2024Episode 110 min

Why Don't More Personal Finance Content Creators Talk About Policy?

In this short episode, I share what Michelle is Money Hungry will be focusing on in 2024. I'm starting a season called Vixens, Virgins and Vigilantes: The Impact of Policy on American Women's Money. Each epissode will cover a spoken or unspoken policy that impacts our money. And, to be clear, it won't be all politics. Policy happens in all aspects of our lives. Listen to the episode to learn more. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/why-dont-more-personal-finance-content-creators-talk-about-policy Season 7, Episode 1

August 9, 202314 min

Billionaires and the Deep Blue Sea: Why Do We Hate the Rich and the Poor

In this week's episode of Michelle is Money Hungry, I reflect on the Titanic submersible and immigrant boat capsize tragedies from earlier this summer. What do these two tragedies have in common? You may be surprised. Show notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/why-do-we-hate-the-rich-and-the-poor

August 1, 202310 min

I'm Back from a 6 Month Break

After a 6 month break from creating content for the Michelle is Money Hungry Podcast and Website-I'm back at it! I am energized and ready to go. In this short episode I talk about why personal finance content creators should take breaks and just listen and observe the financial conversations being held around them. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/why-every-personal-finance-content-creator-should-take-a-break-from-content-creation

February 21, 202311 min

Why I am Pausing Michelle Is Money Hungry

I love talking about personal finance, policy and equity. But, I've recently made a hard decisioin about the Michelle is Money Hungry Podcast and I'm sharing in this episode what I've decided to do with it. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/podcast-break