We all love our pets...and Shawna....will save them when they don't really need it. Listen in for funny pet stories and the best ways to save on taking care of our furry family members. Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Music Allison Tartalia; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez; Producer Cole John

• (00:00:00) - Story time - stealing pets
• (00:07:31) - How to save on pets
• (00:21:26) - Pet Scams to Avoid

A little different format than our other episodes where we interview some guests about credit cards. If you haven't become like the people who raised you, well just wait. An informative bonus pisode where teenage Rex comes on and asks Shawna & Sqeaky questions about credit cards. Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Guest - Rex; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Music - Allison Tartalia; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez; Producer Cole John

Ah, the middle age years. Not your youth, not your golden years, but the stuff in between. Shawna & Sqeaky talk about this prime time and how we know we've arrived there, and then go over a bunch of information about credit cards savings and scams. Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Music -Allison Tartalia; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez; Producer - Cole John

Does Shawna have the best mom in the world? Have you ever wondered about those kid model scams? Find out with Shawna & Sqeaky as they cover great parents, grandmas doing barrel rolls, and how to save on photos and avoid scams. Send your great ideas about photo savings or kid scam story to penniespod@gmail.com or call us at 970-425-3060

Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky, Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez, Bre Chico; Music - Allison Tartalia; Design Syb de Clark; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Producer - Cole John

Losing your license - some of us do this in fun ways, some of us do this in not so fun ways. Survive the hellscape of the DMV with your hosts and learn some important things to do to prevent car theft and recover your car as soon as possible if it happens.

Got an idea on how to save money? Send it to penniespod@gmail.com or call us at 970-425-3060

Credits: Hosts: Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez, Bre Chico; Music - Allison Tartalia; Design Syb de Clark; Producer - Cole John

Sources:

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/car-theft-statistics-2024-004053127.html

https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/fbi-releases-motor-vehicle-theft-2019-2023

https://www.marketwatch.com/guides/insurance-services/car-theft-statistics/

https://www.thezebra.com/resources/car-insurance/stolen-car-guide/

https://www.trackersystems.net/news/how-gps-trackers-help-in-stolen-vehicle-recovery/

https://fleetsmart.co.uk/prevent-car-theft-gps/

https://www.usinsuranceagents.com/gps-tracker-car-insurance-discount/

https://www.vehicledart.com/car-gps-tracker-safety-tips-and-benefits/

https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/steps-to-take-when-your-car-has-been-stolen/

https://www.investopedia.com/after-identity-theft-8773806

https://www.identitytheft.gov/

https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2023/car-repair.html

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-maintenance/5-auto-repair-shop-scams-your-mechanic-might-try/

https://blog.mccarthyautogroup.com/2021/01/22/the-20-most-common-mechanic-scams/

https://www.mobilebrewer.com/common-auto-body-repair-scams-to-avoid

https://www.nicb.org/prevent-fraud-theft/auto-repair-scams

https://www.consumerautobody.biz/post/beware-signs-of-a-bad-auto-body-shop-and-how-to-avoid-them

https://www.nicb.org/prevent-fraud-theft/auto-repair-scams

Did you think the way your parents drove is the way everybody drove? Let's chat about driving and then go over some surprising scandals when it comes to rental cars. Of course, we'll talk about how to save on them too.

Got an idea on how to save money? Send it to penniespod@gmail.com or call us at 970-425-3060

Credits: Hosts: Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Design - Syb de Clark; Music - Allison Tartalia; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez, Bre Chico; Producer - Cole John

Sources:

https://www.nerdwallet.com

www.expedia.com

www.kayak.com

www.autoslash.com

www.turo.com

www.getaround.com

www.zipcar.com

https://www.forbes.com

https://www.cnbc.com

https://www.consumerreports.org

www.aaa.com

www.costcotravel.com

www.aarp.org

https://www.thepointsguy.com

https://www.money.com

https://www.travelandleisure.com

https://consumerrescue.org/travel-troubles/hit-with-fake-rental-car-damage-charges-heres-how-to-make-them-go-away/

https://www.ft.com/content/68309b3a-8a09-49bd-a650-bd58fe54a512

https://www.the-sun.com/motors/12050128/hertz-rental-hidden-charge-dispute-fees/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hertz-customers-allege-false-arrests-lawsuit/

https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/24206-bbb-scam-alert-when-booking-a-rental-car-watch-out-for-phony-deals

The 20 minute car, the elantra held together by fancy duct tape, a car named 'old smokey' and more - Shawna and Sqeaky talk about all the cars they've owned plus some innovative ways to save money and avoid scames when you're buying a new or used car. Sources: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/auto-loans/how-to-get-a-car-loan | https://www.bankrate.com/loans/auto-loans/tips-to-boost-your-car-trade-in-value/#three | https://www.edmunds.com/car-buying/know-all-the-costs-before-saying-yes.html | https://www.realcartips.com/newcars/181-never-focus-on-monthly-payments.shtml | https://www.bankrate.com/loans/auto-loans/how-to-deal-with-car-salesmen/#tactics | https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/auto-loans/cut-car-maintenance-costs| https://www.hotcars.com/why-wed-never-buy-a-used-luxury-car/ | https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2019/06/put-brakes-phony-online-car-sales | https://consumer.ftc.gov/features/used-cars| https://www.nicb.org/theft_and_fraud_awareness/vincheck/vincheck | https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/auto-loan-refinancing-scams | https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/vehicle-lemon-laws-by-state/
Got an idea on how to save money? Send it to penniespod@gmail.com or call us at 970-425-3060

Credits: Hosts: Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Writer and Soundtrack - Allison Tartalia; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez and Bre Chico; Design - Syb de Clark; Producer Cole John

GRAPHIC DISCUSSION OF PREGNANCY AND BIRTH - This episode is totally PG, but if you are squeamish about birth and pregnancy process you may wanna skip the first six minutes of this episode. Great tips on saving money when starting a family and how new families get targeted with ads - give it a listen!

Sources: https://www.finexcu.org/blog/easy-tips-on-how-to-save-money-and-cut-costs-for-your-family
https://www.parents.com/parenting/money/family-finances/32-ways-to-save-money-when-you-have-a-baby/
https://bettermoneyhabits.bankofamerica.com/en/saving-budgeting/ways-to-save-money
https://thehub.santanderbank.com/raising-kid-costs-much-ways-whittle-cost-parenthood/
https://bettermoneyhabits.bankofamerica.com/en/saving-budgeting/manage-family-savings-goals
https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/how-to-save-money
https://www.discover.com/online-banking/banking-topics/7-ways-to-save-money-on-family-expenses/
https://www.babycenter.com/baby/childcare/expert-tips-to-save-on-childcare_41001438 | https://moneyning.com/kids-and-money/how-to-save-money-on-childcare/ | https://chartercollege.edu/news-hub/7-easy-ways-save-child-care/ | https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/ways-parents-save-money-daycare/ | https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/day-care-on-a-budget/ |https://www.moneymanagement.org/blog/eight-tips-for-reducing-child-care-costs | https://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2012/02/16/how-target-figured-out-a-teen-girl-was-pregnant-before-her-father-did/ | https://www.netmums.com/life/the-scams-all-families-need-on-their-radar
https://www.wilx.com/2022/12/06/bbb-warns-puppy-scams-that-target-families-this-holiday-season/
https://consumer.ftc.gov/all-scams/family-emergency-scams

Got an idea on how to save money? Send it to penniespod@gmail.com or call us at 970-425-3060

Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Music - Allison Tartalia; Design - Syb de Clark Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez, Bre Chico; Producer - Cole John