Starting a family is an amazing journey. There's an emotional part, a practical part and even a financial part. Starting a family through surrogacy has all of those things, plus some challenges that only someone who's gone through them can really appreciate. Heather Hays joins Steve to discuss.By Steve Noviello

In this episode, Eric Armstrong, President and Partner at Quick Roofing talks with Steve about all the questions you should be asking before hiring a roofer and probably don't. Do roofers have to be licensed? Insured? Should you have to pay money upfront? How to discuss setting a completion date with your roofer, what the term bonded really means a…

In this episode, adding a price tag to your knowledge, overcoming the fear of getting started, and using social media as a tool to build your business.By Steve Noviello

In this episode, knowing the rules for getting the best deal, accessing upgrades, freebies, perks and discounts, PLUS -- why the best deals go to nice people!By Steve Noviello

In this episode, the concept of paying yourself first, budgets: why they don't work and what you should use instead, the Escalator to Wealth and why Millennials are missing out.By Steve Noviello

In this episode, The lesson of the Candy Tax and how to get control of your money, YOLO, FOMO and the biggest barriers to get Millennials to start saving, social media and the fear of losing friends by being seen as frugal.By Steve Noviello

In this episode, Why it really is harder than it used to be to save, What to do if your employer doesn't offer a 410(k) retirement plan, choosing the best credit card for you, and Why you may need a credit freeze after the Equifax data breachBy Steve Noviello

In this episode, The most common mistake people make with their 401(k), what's considered "bad" debt and why you should get rid of it first, and if there's a right amount you should be saving for retirement.By Steve Noviello

In this episode, cutting the cost of your groceries 20-percent by getting one ingredient on sale, using the store sale prices and coupons to help decide what's for dinner, coupon apps vs store circulars which is better?By Steve Noviello

Steve talks with Michelle Manners, First Vice President - Investment Officer, Wells Fargo Advisors about where to begin building a financial future together, when to keep some accounts or credit cards personal, what to do when one of you has dents in his/her credit, how clean should your credit really be (hint: VERY), and the right amount of debt t…

Steve discusses possible changes in the Dodd-Frank Law with Ken Goodgames, CEO of the Community Council of Greater Dallas about what the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was designed to do, Why avoiding knee-jerk reactions to bad financial news can help you succeed, and avoiding predatory lending.…

In this episode, why you shouldn't try and lose weight or get fit on your own, deciding what change you really need to make and which ones are a waste of time, and technique to get your conscious and unconscious minds working together to help you!By Steve Noviello

Certified financial planner Ken Moraif from Money Matters with Ken Moraif joins Steve to discuss how to get started on saving money and building wealth - no matter how much money you make! Plus: the biggest misconceptions people have about money management, why financial planners are not just for rich people, what's the difference between fee-based…

Mary Jalonick from the Dallas Foundation talks with Steve about how to make every dollar count when you donate to charity. Plus: how to pick a charity, why you should volunteer with an organization before giving money, what to look for on charity monitoring websites like GuideStar or Charity Navigator, why sharing the news that you donated will hel…

Former IRS attorney Deborah Gregory talks with Steve about beating the tax man - and saving money - by planning ahead. Plus: what to expect from a Trump tax plan and how you can take advantage, if you have losses there is a way to capitalize on how you report them, how to dig yourself out from under a big tax bill, and why getting an extension does…

Kyle James, founder of Rather-Be-Shopping.com spends his days trying to find the best online coupon codes, printable coupons, and bargains at all your favorite online stores. Steve and Kyle take about: developing in-store relationships to find insider tips and deals, which stores have the best deals on which days (like Anthropologie, Best Buy, CVS,…

Casey Runyan joins us from BradsDeals.com - a team of deal experts scouring the web every day to find the best deals on just about everything. Casey and Steve talk about: customizing deals available just the ones you want, the best way to prepare for Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales to max out savings, and good news about Xbox and Playstation pricin…

Jen Freeman is a television personality, nationally acclaimed speaker, was featured on TLC's Extreme Couponing and Extreme Couponing All-Stars. Steve talks with Jen about: taking the extreme out of extreme couponing and still getting the savings, why printed newspaper coupons are still the best way to save, timing coupons and sales so that you don'…

Katie Cooksey runs KrogerKrazy.com, a wrap-up of the best deals from Kroger. In this episode, Steve and Katie discuss: changes in couponing (no more double-triple coupons) and new ways to save, details on Kroger Mega Events, how to use your store loyalty card to its fullest potential, saving up to a dollar per gallon of gasoline at Kroger fuel stop…

Steve talks about improving your child's diet to help their school performance with nutrition advisor Alaina O'Daniel from Natural Grocers. Topics include making healthy grab-and-go breakfasts, getting vegetables. Yes, vegetables, in your breakfast, how food choices affect attention and school performance, best brain foods and Good Fats, and how to…

Steve talks about keeping a busy house under control with the start of the new school year. This week's guest is best-selling author and Family Manager Kathy Peel. Topics include setting up a family Control Center and working as a family team, school activities and how to prevent over-scheduling your child, why school is the child's career, just li…

Steve talks about school start jitters with Nicholas J. Westers, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist at Children's Medical Center and Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center. In this episode - telling the difference between nerves and fear, how to be a supportive parent and not a helicopter parent, finding your child's strengths in life a…

Two sisters from Fort Worth, Ashley and Whitney, describe themselves as two power tool wielding DIY queens, on a mission to create beautiful and affordable furniture, turning houses into homes. Steve talks with them about how they turned their hobby into a career, the biggest misconceptions about starting your own woodworking projects, the essentia…

Realtor, author and TV host Egypt Sherrod has been named America's most beloved real estate agent. As host of HGTV's top-rated show, Property Virgins, now in its twelfth season, and the upcoming Flipping Virgins. Steve and Egypt talk about when to sweat and when to relax when you're just getting in to real estate, how to keep from getting emotional…

Chris is host of DIY Networks "Yard Crashers" and appears with Peyton on HGTV's "Going Yard" where they transform backyards, one house at a time. Steve talks with Chris and Peyton about -- easy yard projects that give homes the biggest bang for their buck, starting small and building out when it comes to yard projects, picking plants and planning f…

Are you promotion material? Business consultant Susan Steinbrecher talks with Steve about the things you should be doing right now to maximize your chances of taking a huge step forward on your career path!By Steve Noviello

You need a raise! But you've probably been too afraid or too cautious to ask. That's where we come in. Steve talks with author and negotiation expert Linda Swindling about the right way to ask for a raise.By Steve Noviello

You're out on your own after college and now that first paycheck is starting to burn a hole in your pocket! Before you get the urge to spend it all, listen as Steve talks with Jamie Blum, Sr. Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab, about how to make good financial decision from the very beginning of your working life.…

We talk with Dallas Central Appraisal District's Cheryl Jordan about how to save money on your property taxes. We'll talk about why the appraisal district is NOT out to get the highest price for your house, what exemptions are available and how to get them, and the best ways to get them to lower your appraised value!…

We talk with The Good Contractors List founder and CEO John Hill about the criteria they use to screen contractors.By Steve Noviello

The number of "free-standing" emergency rooms has skyrocketed, leaving consumers with serious questions about the difference between emergency and urgent care and the huge difference in price between them. Dr. Jay Woody, founder and Chief Medical Officer of LegacyER explains the differences.By Steve Noviello

"America's Money Answers Man" Jordan Goodman talks with Steve about credit cards, credit card debt, airline cards, and the one state that routinely has the lowest credit card interest rates.By Steve Noviello

North Texas often takes a beating from wind, hail, and rain and Steve Noviello has a Basic Training special to help you repair the damage while protecting your money! QUICK TIPS: 1. Assess damage and then make temporary repairs 2. Contact your insurance company immediately. 3. Choose contractor carefully - ask neighbors for recommendations, check o…

Rod Griffin with credit reporting company Experian discusses what goes into your credit score and how banks and lenders use it to evaluate you.By Steve Noviello

This week we talk with Rick Seaney, CEO and founder of FareCompare.com about the best day to shop for airline tickets, which airlines lead the way on cheap air fares, and what rights you really have when you're stuck for hours on the tarmac!By Steve Noviello

Steve sat down with Ken Goodgames, CEO of Transformance, formerly Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Dallas (CCCS). In this episode, they cover: overcoming shame to get to the truth about your financial condition; how to recover when you suffer a financial relapse; the first generation of retirees to carry college debt into their golden …

Steve explores what you should know about credit unions with Courtney Moran, executive director of the Cornerstone Credit Union Foundation. In this episode, they'll discuss what a credit union is, who can join, how they're regulated, why rates are often better than most banks, and the biggest reason why many people don't make the switch.…

Steve talks paying for college with Sarah Jenson, Deputy Director for College Access at The Commit! Partnership. Hear why local students left $30 million dollars in financial aid unclaimed last year, why every student should be filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and the mistakes PARENTS make that can cause major compl…

In Part 2 of this episode: what to do if your job doesn't offer a 401K savings plan, the difference between an IRA and a Roth IRA, how aggressive you have to be in saving, and whether retiring at age 65 too optimistic.By Steve Noviello

Steve talks with financial planner Derrick Kinney about the "rules" to the money game and how to increase your chances of winning it!By Steve Noviello

In this episode, Steve's talking about buying that big screen for the big game -- and beyond. Learn what you need - and what you can probably do without - in your new TV. Scan rate - how high do you really need to go? What is OLED and do you really need it? How far can you get from "top of the line" and still be happy with your purchase? Plus, find…

In this episode, find out who should do their own taxes, why you shouldn't freak out if you don't have all of your records, whether or not it really matters when your file your federal income tax return, how to find the dividing line between a business expense and a personal expense and what to do if you're inheriting money or if you won the lotter…

In this episode, Steve talks with real estate expert Logan Waller from Waller Group Properties. When is a good time to buy or sell a house? Renting vs. Buying ? What you should be asking from the seller AFTER the deal is done?By Steve Noviello

Steve received so many questions and comments that we had to break this episode into two! Part 2 answers questions like: should you pay off school loans or credit card debt first? Should you use ebates.com for saving money? What's the best way to save for college for 4 kids? Can you save for the future without using the stock market? Is it ever too…

Steve received so many questions and comments that we had to break this episode into two! In Part 1, we look at: how to save when you live paycheck-to-paycheck, coming up with a simple budget, where to go to get cheap flights and hotels, how couples can combine their finances after marriage, and how to keep one member of the relationship from over-…

In this episode, we discuss car buying with Charlie Evans from Vandergriff Toyota/Honda/Acura. Topics include: buying at a smaller dealership vs. a larger one, what you should do before you ever set foot on the lot, the best time to shop for a car, and where to get financing if your credit has some dents in it.…