This Is Awkward

This Is Awkward

Money can make things real awkward, real quick. Hosts Allison and Chris are here to help! Each episode they take your calls to help you through your awkward money situations without losing your friends and family along the way! Want to have your question answered? Call in at 707-200-8259.

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December 21, 2023 54 mins

After a far too long break, the final episode of This Is Awkward is here!

We decided to go out in style and prepare a double episode for you all. In this final episode we are covering two very awkward final stories.

Story 1: Ever considered a Christmas with zero presents? That's the reality one listener is grappling with this year. They're done racking up holiday debt but are stuck on how to break the news to gift-expecting relativ...

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What happens when the college fund becomes the kitchen fund?

Our listener's is in a tough spot: their 20-year-old daughter, after a year-long college hiatus, decides to hit the books again. But there's a twist—the $30,000 set aside for her tuition has been poured into a kitchen remodel. Now, she's giving them the silent treatment. As retirement looms, our listeners are torn between securing their financial future and supporting the...

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Have you ever had a friend or family member who's a total social media faker?

You know the type, portraying a lavish lifestyle online, but you know the real deal—they're broke and those fancy trips and purchases just aren't happening. So what do you do? How do you bite your tongue when you see those posts, and more importantly, what if they ask you to play photographer for their pretend playboy lifestyle? Let's dive in and figure t...

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Have you ever felt like your bank account's getting worn out by going to weddings faster than you are?

This week we are hearing from Kate who we got to talk to in person. She's in her mid-twenties and swimming in a sea of wedding invites and bridesmaid duties. Between the glitzy dresses, heartfelt gifts, and oh, those wallet-draining destination celebrations, she's feeling the pinch. How can she balance being there for her friends ...

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September 27, 2023 14 mins
This is a special episode of This is Awkward recorded in Denver Colorado!
 
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Ever felt like your kindness was being taken advantage of

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September 13, 2023 38 mins

How much would you let your kid spend on a prom dress and the pure luxury of a 100 finger massage

We dive deep in to the world of luxury once again in another episode of Ain't No Way!

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Have you ever found yourself competing with your partner's family for financial support?

Today's episode explores a sticky situation where our listener, expecting a baby, finds her boyfriend funding his sister's reckless lifestyle, even after she trashed our listener's apartment! With money tight, emotions running high, and a baby on the way, our listener finds herself at a crossroads. She wants her boyfriend to prioritize their ch...

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How much would you be willing to spend for a few moments of peace in a dormant volcano?

We dive deep in to the world of luxury once again in another episode of Ain't No Way! This week Allison is in charge and she is bringing the heat this episode!

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Ever found yourself torn between helping out a loved one and protecting your own financial future?

On today's episode, we're diving into a real dilemma. Our listener's mom, despite being the world's best, is drowning in credit card debt and has turned to them for help. While they've lent a helping hand in the past, moving to the big city looms on the horizon, and they're hesitant to dive deep into their savings. Should they lend th...

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This is Awkward is moving to 4 times a month with our new episode called Ain't Now Way!

You're probably wondering what this is all about. Let us paint a picture for you.

Have you ever been scrolling online and stumbled upon something that caught your eye? Maybe it was a shiny piece of tech or a designer bag, but then you saw the price and your immediate reaction was, "Ain't no way I'm spending that much!" That is the essence of thi...

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August 2, 2023 27 mins

In our first episode back, we're diving into a story from a brave Physician Assistant who recently fought for and won some well-deserved workplace perks. But now that they've got them, they're not quite sure wh...

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May 17, 2023 41 mins

What do you do when you go out to eat with your parents and they are the world's worst tippers? 

That's the dilemma facing our anonymous writer this week. Their parents have a tipping rule that hasn't changed in 20 years, and while it might have been okay then, it's not cutting it now. They don't want to offend their parents, but also don't want to leave a poor tip. They've tried dropping hints and leaving extra cash, but nothing s...

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May 3, 2023 54 mins

Have you ever been in a situation where you let someone move in to save money, only to regret it later? 

That's exactly what happened to our listener. They let their fiance's friend move in to their house to save money on rent, but after losing his job, he stopped paying altogether. The listener has tried to talk to him, but to no avail. They feel increasingly resentful of his presence and don't know how to approach the awkward con...

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April 19, 2023 53 mins

Do you know someone who always seems to "forget" to pay you for your work?

That's the predicament our self-employed listener is facing, and it's driving them crazy! Despite several reminders, the client keeps delaying payment, and our listener is unsure how to handle this weird behavior.

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April 5, 2023 49 mins

Can you put conditions in place before you agree to marry someone?

This week Chris and Allison dive into a listener's cringe-worthy story about a coworker who demanded his future wife pay off her credit card debt before they tied the knot. Listen in as they discuss the practicality and ethics of setting financial conditions for marriage. From student loan debt to wedding expenses, this episode covers it all!

 

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