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The Fiscal Firecrackers

 The Fiscal Firecrackers

The Fiscal Firecrackers educates, entertains and empowers people about their money. In every episode, hosts Susan Yeagley and Galia Gichon combine their superpowers to share educational financial information, tips, tricks and their own personal anecdotes to motivate listeners to make the most with their wallet. It’s the ideal fusion of money, smarts, humor and heart - you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you'll learn, you’ll be entertained and you’ll walk away with a personal financial plan ready to take on the world.

Hosts:

Susan Yeagley - a renowned comedic actress with a side-hustle hobby of wanting to learn everything there is to know about money. Her TV credits include playing "Jessica Wicks" on the hit NBC show "Parks and Recreation" and much more.

Galia Gichon - an independent personal financial expert with more than 20 years in financial services including nearly ten years on Wall Street and an MBA in Finance.

Our Executive Producer is Jill Leiderman - a late night TV veteran who has produced alongside Jon Stewart, David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel over the past three decades.

Business Empowerment Finance Advice Women Entrepreneurship Money Investing
Update frequency
every 8 days
Average duration
34 minutes
Episodes
35
Years Active
2022 - 2023
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35. Downsizing to be Debt-Free

35. Downsizing to be Debt-Free

Hang on to your purses, everybody!  We got ourselves a real live guest!  Susan and Galia shake it up by inviting Kay, aka @themomtrotter onto the podcast.  Kay downsized her and her family’s life to …

00:27:41  |   Fri 10 Feb 2023
34. Addicted to Amazon

34. Addicted to Amazon

As we begin a new year and take stock of behaviors we’d like to change in ourselves for the better, let’s reflect on our e-commerce shopping habits.  We’ve become a culture that craves instant gratif…
00:38:16  |   Sat 21 Jan 2023
33. Year-End Money Checklist

33. Year-End Money Checklist

Just like an annual physical to care for your body’s health - it’s time to review your financial health with Galia’s Year-End Money Checklist.  Listen as Galia guides us through all the ways to make …

00:36:20  |   Fri 16 Dec 2022
32. Money Terms A-Z

32. Money Terms A-Z

Ever feel like talking finance is like speaking a foreign language?  Not anymore!  Galia teaches us the words we need to know right now to kickstart our best money habits.     And just to keep things…
00:33:32  |   Fri 09 Dec 2022
31. What the #$%* should i do with my money NOW?

31. What the #$%* should i do with my money NOW?

Inflation is an all time high, so what should you do with your money now? Interest rates are higher than ever- so what should you do with your money now? Stock market is volatile and lower than a yea…
00:31:29  |   Fri 02 Dec 2022
30. Awkward Money Moments 2

30. Awkward Money Moments 2

The Fiscal Firecrackers are back at it - talking about how best to navigate uncomfortable, confusing or sticky money topics in Episode 30 - “Awkward Money Moments 2.”   Galia and Susan trade experien…
00:31:53  |   Sun 13 Nov 2022
29. Money Doesn’t Grow on Christmas Trees: Holiday Travel Hacks

29. Money Doesn’t Grow on Christmas Trees: Holiday Travel Hacks

Many of us spend a lot of time, energy and money on two other traditions besides gift giving at the holidays - travel and special gatherings with loved ones.  In this episode, we share tips on how to…
00:35:55  |   Sat 05 Nov 2022
28. Holiday Hacks + Mistletoe

28. Holiday Hacks + Mistletoe

“The Fiscal Firecrackers” want to help you create a memorable ho-ho-holiday that won’t ho-ho-hurt your bank account.    Galia shares treasured tips to set your financial intention early (so you don’t…
00:45:07  |   Fri 28 Oct 2022
27. Saving For College

27. Saving For College

Got kids?  Or maybe you don’t have kids, but are thinking about having kids?  Or maybe you don’t plan to have kids, but have kids in your life whom you love? Paying for college can be a huge source …
00:34:51  |   Fri 14 Oct 2022
26. Insurance

26. Insurance

Who needs it? Chances are - YOU do. Galia explains the difference between buying “term” and “whole” life insurance, how to calculate the amount of coverage you need and the best way to afford it on a…

00:36:11  |   Fri 07 Oct 2022
25. Awkward Money Moments

25. Awkward Money Moments

Money can be a sensitive subject.  And loaded.  And awkward.  If there's too much of it.  If there's too little of it.  How you handle it.  How others handle it.  Finances are tricky.   In episode 25…
00:34:39  |   Fri 30 Sep 2022
24: Credit Cards: The Good, The Bad + The Ugly

24: Credit Cards: The Good, The Bad + The Ugly

Credit cards.  Humans carry a small piece of plastic that allows us to borrow money with the intent to pay it back.  How we handle these cards builds our lifetime credit history leading to creating w…
00:31:39  |   Fri 23 Sep 2022
23. Will Power

23. Will Power

Think you don’t need a will?   Think again.   Dreading making a will?   Galia and Susan promise to make it easy, accessible and, dare we say - fun.   Though estate planning is no laughing matter, The…
00:39:57  |   Fri 16 Sep 2022
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22. "Budget" is NOT a dirty word

"Budget" is NOT a dirty word - we promise!  If done correctly, creating a budget can be the foundation to your financial house. We will help you embrace the concept of building your budget to find fi…

00:28:09  |   Fri 19 Aug 2022
21. Summer Money

21. Summer Money

Tired of being cooped up?  Finally ready to travel this summer?  Before you hop on a plane, let’s organize your money.  If you’re exploring internationally, the Euro is currently at the same rate as …
00:38:12  |   Fri 12 Aug 2022
20. The Grapes of ROTH

20. The Grapes of ROTH

The ROTH IRA is an amazing retirement tool that offers tax-free options as our money grows. Galia answers all of your questions regarding ROTH IRAs and why they are so beneficial for your portfolio. …
00:32:15  |   Fri 05 Aug 2022
19. Money Pet Peeves #2

19. Money Pet Peeves #2

We did it before.  We're at it again.  Venting about money pet peeves is cathartic to blow off some steam regarding our bucks, your bucks and even a complete stranger's bucks.  We're shoving our nose…

00:26:46  |   Fri 29 Jul 2022
18: Credit Reports + Scores:  The Sequel.

18: Credit Reports + Scores:  The Sequel.

Like “Jaws”?  You’ll love “Jaws 2.”  Like “Grease”?  You’ll love “Grease 2.”  We’re at it again.  You had more credit card questions so we are here to answer them in @fiscalfirecracker Episode 18:  “…

00:38:05  |   Fri 22 Jul 2022
17: Oh Give Me A Home

17: Oh Give Me A Home

What’s an ARM?    What’s PMI?    How do I get the best interest rate?     Buying a house can be daunting.  It requires spending a lot of money and handling a lot of details. It can seem like a pipedr…
00:29:24  |   Fri 15 Jul 2022
16. Credit Reports + Scores 101

16. Credit Reports + Scores 101

Ugh.  Credit reports and scores.  They might seem mysterious, but it turns out they’re vital to your financial health.  We should be checking ours annually to make sure there are no errors which coul…
00:40:17  |   Fri 08 Jul 2022
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