A Thought For Your Pennies
A Thought For Your Pennies makes saving money feel less overwhelming—and a lot more fun! Hosted by friends Shawna and Sqeaky, this show is all about navigating the rising costs of everyday life while keeping your family afloat. Each episode brings you hilarious real-life family stories, practical money-saving tips, and scams to watch out for—with a relatable, down-to-earth approach. They're not financial experts; they're just friends trying to figure it out. Listen in for laughs, lessons, and a little extra cash in your pocket! Got a tip or a story to share? Reach out to penniespod@gmail.com or 970-425-3060. This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.
Episodes
Potty training kids (or maybe you remember being potty trained?) is tough, and Shawna shares stories of how her kids either told her she was wrong or how she told them the toilet was the fate for all children. Then after a few laughs, we get into bathroom remodels, with Sqeaky about how he saved (which turns into romance advice??) and Shawna bringing you the scams you want to avoid when ...
Shawna shares why falling down the stairs is a special indignity, the time she should have broken her foot on a drunk blob run, and Sqeaky shares how his knife hand didn't quite hold up. We dig into the intersection of social media and personal finance, discussing the prevalence of scams, the potential for sav...
Shawna and Sqeaky get into some hijinx from their youth with roommate/brother Stephen - the funny part of the episode we couldn't fit into our regular segment.
Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Producer - Cole John; Marketing - Ricardo Gutiérrez, Music - Allison Tartalia
You could say this podcast exists becuase of one legend in HVAC, Stephen. That's right, Sqeaky's roommate and Shawna's brother brings his 25 years of experience to geek out on the wild world of HVAC and how you can save money and avoid scams.
Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky, Producer - Cole John; Marketing - Ricardo Gutiérrez, Music - Allison Tartalia
Chapters
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Do you ever buy stuff that is "As Seen on TV"? It's always a scam...right? The clapper, the snuggie, the slap chop, the george foreman, the sham wow!
We get into this, as well as discussing various scams targeting people who are dealing with ADHD, the impact of marketing on consumer behavior, and the importance of understanding subscription services and auto-renewals. Our conversation al...
Instead of picking up their toys, do your kids just hide them elsewhere? Shawna and Sqeaky chat about toys, how to save on them, and how to avoid getting scammed. Follow us on social media @pennythinkers!
Chapters
- (00:00:00) - Toys and Children
- (00:11:09) - Saving on Toys
- (00:33:06) - Avoiding Toy Scams
You've lost teeth. Kids are supposed to lose their teeth, but Shawna forgot to tell her kids that. Some tips and tricks to save on this essential health care and avoid scams. Follow us on social media, we are @pennythinkers on 7 different platforms!
Chapters
- (00:00:00) - Family Tooth Stories
- (00:17:18) - Dental Savings
- (00:33:30) - Dental Scams
That time the grandchild was angry because grandma didn't drive a volvo. When teaching the kids biology, it can get pretty funny. Plus, how to save money at the gym and how to avoid scams! Make sure you're following us on social media, we have the handle @pennythinkers on a lot of different platforms.
Got an idea on how to save money? Send it to penniespod@gmail.com or call us at 9...
Why do some places mandate minimum purchase sizes or only accept cash? We review the fees that come with merchant processing from the business' perspective and chat with with Laura who escaped credit card debt about her success story. An informative bonus episode where Shawna & Sqeaky discuss the business side of money and interview someone who recently escaped a problematic si...
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
Chapters
- (00:00:00) - Story time - stealing pets
- (00:07:31) - How t...
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...
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 - Co...
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 &...
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...
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 - Sy...
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-...
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...
Maybe you've been on a bad date, but have bugs ever been involved? Stories you have to hear plus great tips on how to save on dates whether you're single or dating with Shawna & Sqeaky.
Got ideas on how to save on dates? Send it to penniespod@gmail.com or call us at 970-425-3060
Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Marketing ...
When you're parenting you probably should not let the intrusive thoughts win. Mental health can get pretty expensive and is rife with scams, so let Shawna & Sqeaky be your guide to destressing mental health moments, how to get good mental health even in complicated situations, and what to look out for with self-help scams.
Resources: https://adaa.org/finding-help/treatment/low-...
Toddlers aren't exactly a menance but they're not innocent either. Shawna and Sqeaky talk about this precious age and review ways to save on college and the scams that are out there targeting college-goers and their supporters.
Sources: https://myfuture.com/college/planning/college-planning-timeline?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4fi7BhC5ARIsAEV1YiZJQJNlIKr9_NarUGOv-aoOSvk1k71nGtnT...
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