My First Reality Check
The Money Mentors prep William, a Morehouse senior, for his first big paycheck.
My Money Mentors
In each episode of WABE Studio’s MY MONEY MENTORS, financial experts Jacqueline Schadeck CFP® and Chris Corinthian team up to guide young adults through various financial milestones and challenges, empowering their “clients” to make smart money moves for the future.
MY MONEY MENTORS is a half-hour docu-reality series dedicated to making financial literacy enjoyable and empowering for young adults. Hosts, financial advisor, Jacqueline Schadeck CFP® and financial literacy coach, Chris Corinthian, guide people through various financial challenges, tackle mental and emotional hurdles linked to trauma or financial inexperience, and equip them with actionable steps to make smart money choices and break generational cycles of scarcity and financial lacking.
Produced with the participation of the Georgia Department of Economic Development: georgia.org/film
About the Hosts
Jacqueline Schadeck, CFP®, AWMA®, is a dedicated financial planner, author, and speaker, committed to guiding individuals and families toward financial clarity and success. She is passionate about empowering her clients to make informed decisions. Jacqueline has contributed to and worked with numerous media outlets and companies, including CNBC, BET, MarketWatch, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Pepsi, and many more. Any given week, you might find her leading financial education presentations to a local AARP chapter or explaining the tax code at a public library education session. She was even honored with the Impact Award by the Financial Planning Association of Georgia for her dedication to her industry. Jaqueline is also a past board member for the Financial Planning Association of Georgia.
Chris Corinthian, known online as “theFinLitGuy” is an author, speaker and entrepreneur. He grew up believing that the path to ensure success for himself was to go to school, get good grades, and get a high-paying job. However, after a series of unfortunate events Chris realized that there are principles of personal finance that he did not understand nor apply. Chris is the founder of ‘FinLit University’ which helps people from all walks of life learn the principles and strategies that will lead to a better financial present and future. He is also the founder of ‘Debt-Free Degree Academy’ which helps parents of high school seniors learn how to pay for college without loans. He has been featured in Yahoo Finance and has worked with organizations, such as: Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Habitat for Humanity, Procter and Gamble, Aflac, JP Morgan Chase, 100 Black Men of America, HBCU Heroes, Achieve Atlanta, Atlanta Public Schools, and so many colleges and universities across the country. His message on personal finance has been heard by over 1 million people through different social media channels, interviews, and various publications. Chris believes his personal mission is to help everyone who he crosses paths with, around financial literacy.
Episodes
Main Character Energy
Taylor is a single mom trying to increase her income, can the Money Mentors help her level up?
Becoming A Boss
Physical trainer Bassey learns what it takes to sustain and scale as a full-time entrepreneur.
An Artist and A Designer Walk Into An Engagement
Jasmine and William are getting married, but will they finally engage and discuss their finances?
Estate Planning for Generational Wealth
The Taylors, a family of four, learn about estate planning and generational wealth transfer.
The Ol’ College Try
High school senior Emerson takes her parents back to the classroom to plan her college future.
Combating Credit Card Debt
Demetrio, a U.S. Air Force veteran, is seeking help to pay off credit card debt.
Risky Business
Young entrepreneur Justin learns to balance short term risk and long-term rewards in both career and financial goals
Bonus Content
How to Maximize Your Employer’s Benefits
There are four categories every young professional should keep in mind when starting a new job: Health Coverage, Investments, Income Protection, Work Life Balance.
Does Your Bank Have a Budgeting App?
Don’t fall into the trap of keeping a mental budget—it’s a recipe for disaster. You’re bound to overspend! Be sure to write your budget down or check your mobile banking app for a budgeting tool.
Financial Trauma
Sometimes we carry on the pains of the past and they can effect every aspect of how we live our lives, including how we use our money. Diagnosing if you have financial trauma is the first step into taking control of your financial health.
The Black Tax
The Black Tax is a phenomena that effects many families all over the world. There are ways to manage the effects of it as long as you take the steps to build healthy boundaries.
This is Why 1 Bank Account is Not Enough
Every entrepreneur or business owner should have five bank accounts to keep their finances in order: Revenue, Taxes, Expenses, Marketing, and Profit.
50 percent of Businesses Fail Because…
Follow this entrepreneurial journey and learn more about what it takes to start and sustain a business.
Combining Credit
Understanding credit and how it works in your relationship is pivotal when considering marriage. There’re a few key rules when it comes to combining credit that can make this an easy experience.
Discussing Money as a Couple
Discussing finances can be scary for some of us. Money has always been a sensitive subject but there are some very simple ways to help make these tough conversations a lot easier.
Building Financial Literacy in Kids
Use the 3 E’s of Financial Literacy to teach your kids smart money habits: Exposure, Environment, and Example.
Estate Planning Mythbusters
Wills, trusts, and beneficiary assets can be tricky, and one mistake could cost your loved ones big time! Proper estate planning ensures your wishes are honored and your family is protected.
Costs Of College
The mentors breakdown how to better understand the broken down costs of attending college.
What It Takes To Chase Your Dreams
The mentors tell personal stories about how it takes hard work to really chase your dreams.
How Balance Transfers Work
Balance transfers can be a smart way to save money and pay down credit card debt faster—but only if used wisely. Here are some key tips to help you maximize the benefits of a balance transfer!
Credit Mythbusters
Common credit myths can hold you back or lead to costly mistakes. Here are some popular misconceptions you might still believe—let’s debunk them!
Financial Visualization
The mentors explain the importance of using visualization when planning your financial future.
How Can You Practice Taking Risk?
The mentors use an activity to demonstrate how taking risks and risk management are important.