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Lindsay Sills is a loan officer with a passion for educating first-time home buyers about loans, down payment assistance, and the overall home-buying process. She's answering all our questions about where to start, whether or not you need a loan to buy a home, and what exactly the #LadyBallls movement is all about! If you want to know more about Lindsay, find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindsayloanteam/ 

On this episode of EVEsdropping we're talking about the 25 things you should be doing by the time you turn 25. Okay, so we only got to a few of them—but you can find the full list here: https://earnspendlive.com/2016/05/25-things-25/ We're also talking about the hate piece that was published about us (I know I know, we're SO famous!) and how dudes can successfully talk to women. Because, you know, we're sooo scary. Can you even like hug women anymore?

What’s Happening in the News? Sexual assault. It’s literally everywhere. The current list of fallen “heroes” includes Charlie Rose, Louis CK, Al Franken, Harvey Weinstein, Brett Ratner, and more. (Nick Carter and Ed Westwick have also been added to the list :( :( :( ) Real Talk: How Men Can Help Women in the Fight for Equality Continue to treat women with respect. If you’re already a good man who treats women like the human beings that they are, you’re already making a difference. Just keep doing it (but don’t ask for credit for doing it). Listen and empathize. You will never be able to truly know or understand what women go through, but you can believe us when we tell you without getting defensive and saying “but not all men…” Don’t accuse women of exaggerating. When #MeToo first became popular, a lot of men were shocked. Which is understandable, but yes, it REALLY DOES HAPPEN THAT OFTEN. Call out bad behavior. Don’t make excuses for your friends. Think. When you hear a story, read an article, or g

To attract millennials, a lot of employers like to brag about their open offices, free food and beer, and ping pong tables. But we’re here to tell you, as ACTUAL MILLENNIALS, that what we actually want isn’t so frivolous -- is a little maternity leave too much to ask??? Plus, we’re recapping the 2017 Emmys, talking about “Not Peter’s” girls, and introducing a new segment called “Adulting Confessions.” What’s Happening in the News? 2017 EmmysRachel Bloom had to buy her Emmy’s dress because designers don’t like working with not-size-0 people. 11% is the number of nominated writers and directors who are women = of the 36 nominated writers, only four are women. Laura Dern won Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series for “Big Little Lies” and said “I’ve been acting since I was 11 years old and I think I’ve worked with maybe 12 women.” Kate McKinnon brought her girlfriend as her date. Did we know she dated girls??Gurl she only dates girls: http://theweek.com/articles/476803/kate-mckinnon-who-snls-first-ope

We have a very special guest on EVEsdropping today -- Nicole Wipp, CEO of Wipp Enterprises, a consulting and training firm that specializes in team building and leadership. We’ve been dying to talk to a team building expert because we’re young twentysomethings (as are you) and we work with a bunch of other young twentysomethings, and we’re all trying to figure out how to communicate professionally and move up the corporate ladder. Nicole's dishing her advice on learning more about yourself, navigating conflict, and understanding your teammates' behaviors. Take the Entrepreneurial Instinct Quiz, learn more about Nicole, and don't forget to subscribe to EVEsdropping on iTunes!

Rachel chose the wrong guy and we have A LOT OF FEELINGS ABOUT IT. Plus, we're talking about our predictions for Bachelor in Paradise, making fun of Lindsay Lohan's new "lifestyle" website, and crying about Chris Pratt & Anna Faris' breakup. What’s Happening in the News? No one wants to pay for Lindsay Lohan’s “lifestyle” advice. http://jezebel.com/lindsay-lohans-lifestyle-site-isnt-doing-so-well-1797548033  Brave man who dates a “curvy” girl. http://www.refinery29.com/2017/08/166632/robbie-tripp-husband-letter-curvy-women-attraction  Jennifer Lawrence is being blamed for Chris Pratt & Anna Faris’ breakup. Which is sexist and unfair. Also she’s in a relationship so back off. http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/why-do-we-blame-women-in-a-celebrity-break-up  Real Talk: The Bachelorette Season 13 Finale + Bachelor in Paradise Season 4 Premiere I’m comin’ for you, Rachel. Not only did she settle for a ring (and the loser behind the ring), she totally trashed Peter and tried to sabotag

This is Christine’s last week with us at Earn Spend Live (she started with us as a writer and has been editing for the past six months), so we’re talking about her decision to make a complete career change and enroll in law school -- and everything that entails, like the financial realities of not being able to work your first year of law school, concerns and fears of taking the leap, and signs you, dear listener, are ready for a career change. Real Talk: Christine’s Leaving Us for Law School Why she made the decision Signs you’re ready for a career change Concerns and fears Dear HBIC I’m a junior in college and I’ve been dating the same guy since high school — in fact, he’s the ONLY guy I’ve ever dated. We actually broke up a few months ago because we had really grown apart and I wasn’t really feeling attracted to him anymore. But it didn’t last long because he’s my best friend and I really missed him. But ever since we got back together I realized I probably made a mistake — but now I don’t know how

Conflict at work is inevitable—but there are right and wrong ways to handle it. This week, we’re talking about how to deal with your co-workers as well as how to prevent conflict from happening. Plus, our girl Mindy Kaling is pregnant and we are HERE FOR IT. What’s Happening in the News? Caitlyn Jenner potentially running for senate. Just no. Dr. Who is now a woman. Feminism yay. Mindy Kaling is reportedly preeeegnant. (E! News reported it so it’s pretty much legit.) Real Talk: Dos and Don’ts of Handling Conflict at Work According to a conflict study from CPP Inc (from 2008), 85% of employees report dealing with conflict to some degree. Employees spend an average of 2.8 hours/week dealing with conflict. Personality clashes are responsible for nearly ½ of all workplace conflicts When is confrontation appropriate at work? When it’s hindering your ability to work, if it’s become a hostile work environment, or if sexual harassment is involved. Basically, when you can’t avoid it anymore   Our Personal

Elise is turning 25 this week, so the quarter-life crisis feels are running high on our team. We’re talking what the quarter-life crisis is, what triggers it, and how to just not give a shit. Plus, we’re giving our humble opinions on Lindsay Lohan’s new lifestyle site, Kylie and Kendall’s blatant disrespect for musical icons, and Bachelor in Paradise’s future (as always). What’s Happening in the News? Lindsay Lohan launched a lifestyle site and it costs $2.99 a month. Kylie & Kendall Jenner put their faces over a bunch of musical legends on T-shirts.Sharon Osbourne was NOT having it. http://www.refinery29.com/2017/06/161306/kendall-kylie-vintage-shirts-black-culture-appropriation?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=post Bachelor in Paradise will show Corrine and DeMario before the incident + discuss what happened when the show premieres. Real Talk: The Quarter-Life Crisis is Happening What are the triggers? Love life. Whether you’re single or in a long-term relationship without being engaged

We definitely got caught up in the moment and forgot to introduce ourselves -- this week Terra and Elise are talking about the ridiculous ending to the show that should've ended like three years ago, Pretty Little Liars. We're rehashing the best moments of the series finale, the worst (there are a lot), and we're playing Fuck, Marry, Kill and Would You Rather. And make sure to stick around until the end -- we're constructing the Hastings/DeLaurentis/Drake family (and it's a doozy).

On this episode of EVEsdropping, we’re talking to Robyn Crane, host of the TV show The Financial G-Spot and radio show Let’s Talk Money, as well as 4-time #1 best-selling author, about—what else??—how to make more money and advance in your career. Her new book, Make More Money, Help More People, came out in March. Stay tuned until the end of our interview to get a free gift from Robyn!!! (And to hear the latest about Bachelor in Paradise's fate.) Buy Robyn's book, Make More Money, Help More People, on Amazon: https://earnspendlive.com/go/makemoremoney-robyncrane  The article about Glow Meleah mentioned: https://www.thecut.com/2017/06/glow-is-alison-brie-as-youve-never-seen-her.html 

This week, we have special guest joining us: Austin, aka Elise's boyfriend, aka Laz's dad. Father's Day is this weekend, so we're talking about how becoming a cat parent totally changes your life. Plus, how can we not talk about that Bachelor in Paradise bombshell??? Our summer is officially ruined. What’s Happening in the News? Production on Bachelor in Paradise has been suspended maybe indefinitely???Almost definitely indefinitely. I don’t want to say too much because rumors are bad, but from all accounts, it was a bad situation, the producers should have stepped in, producers did not. Now they're being sued.It's like UnREAL IRL. Real Talk: Confessions of a Cat Dad Austin and I brought Laz home about six months ago. He was never really a cat person, but then he met Laz. And now he's a cat dad! You weren’t always a cat person. In fact, you really only agreed to getting a cat to make me happy. So how has that changed? It took me a minute, but I fell in love with Laz. He's really unique though; he's

Emotional spending: We all do it, even if we don’t necessarily realize it. So how do you break the vicious cycle? We have some tips and tricks for nipping your emotional spending habit in the bud. Plus, we’re talking about Wonder Woman breaking the glass ceiling, all things The Bachelorette, and unREAL being pushed back to 2018 (wtf). Real Talk: Tips & Tricks for Curbing Emotional Spending According to ISPO News, 90% of purchases are made subconsciously. By age 30, you will have seen close to 2 million commercials. ADVERTISERS WANT TO FUCK YOU UP. According to Jaleesa Charissa, a beauty and lifestyle blog, 52% of Americans engage in retail therapy to improve their mood.Every month, more than 500 people tweet about how they wish retail therapy was covered by their health insurance. What are the triggers? The “high” of spending or having new things “Retail therapy” aka you sad Maintaining your “image” The need to feel “powerful” aka in-control You shop when you’re bored http://www.creditcards.c

Our personal mantra might be "just let me live," but our professional mantra is "soft skills are everything." So what are soft skills? Why are they important? Which ones are the most important? Plus, we're talking about Kaitlyn Bristowe's new podcast and answering our weekly "Dear HBIC." Real Talk: Why Soft Skills Are More Important Than Technical Skills What are soft skills? The top ten most popular soft skills companies say they look for when hiring include: 1) Candidate has a strong work ethic – 73 percent 2) Candidate is dependable – 73 percent 3) Candidate has a positive attitude – 72 percent 4) Candidate is self-motivated – 66 percent 5) Candidate is team-oriented – 60 percent 6) Candidate is organized, can manage multiple priorities – 57 percent 7) Candidate works well under pressure – 57 percent 8) Candidate is an effective communicator – 56 percent 9) Candidate is flexible – 51 percent 10) Candidate is confident – 46 percent http://www.careerbuilder.com/share/aboutus/pressreleasesdetail

We finally have our first black Bachelorette, and we are HERE FOR IT. On this edition of TV Tuesday, we're talking about why we're obsessed with Rachel Lindsay, what's going on in Bachelor nation (two non-fan-fave couples broke up this week, shocker), what we think of this season's contestants, and who we hope to see in Bachelor in Paradise. What’s Going On in Bachelor Nation? Lauren & Ben broke upLauren took the furniture. Apparently it was all hers. Bc she made him get rid of literally everything he owned!!!!!! Including his like sentimental garage door headboard that he’d had since he was a kid. Also she got it for a Joss & Main shoot - she’s living that #SponCon life Rumors that he’s with Ashley I.!!!!!!!! ^ They have a podcast together? Also ew? Other couple no one cares about broke up (the virgin and some dude).Becca and Robert Chris Soules...jfc Kaitlyn and Shawn are still literally perfect (sidenote where is their spinoff reality show? Literally everyone has one except the people wh

FYI: This podcast was recorded while streaming live on Facebook. We’ve talked about it here before: Yes, the gender pay gap still exists in 2017. White women make $0.80 to every man’s dollar; for black women it’s $0.64, and for Hispanic women it’s $0.54. BUT some states are better for women than others. Best States for Employment and Earnings Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey Connecticut Worst States for Employment and Earnings West Virginia Idaho Louisiana Mississippi Arkansas (rank 47, yikes!) States With Highest Median Earnings for Female Workers Virginia Delaware Illinois Maryland States With Lowest Median Earnings for Female Workers Maine Montana Oregon California Hawaii The states with the most female-owned businesses are Alaska, Colorado, Virginia, Florida, and Georgia—Alaska is #1. According to Refinery29, it will take until 2152 to close the gender pay gap. WTF Dear HBIC I’m struggling with my roommate. Her boyfriend is an a-hole and is constantly at o

Taking the plunge and spending the rest of your life with someone is kind of a big decision, and there are a few things you should be discussing about your future first. From credit and debt to family values, we're breaking it down into 17 key questions. Plus, we're talking about the future of Once Upon a Time and the level of garbage Chris Soules actually is. Real Talk: Questions to Ask Before Getting Engaged Money Do either of you have debt? How much? How good are both of you with money? (Any shopping problems? Gambling problems?) How is their credit? How is yours? Family (Particularly important if you’re from different religious backgrounds) Do you want children? How many? Where do you want to live? Do you want to be close to family or do you want to move? Do you get along with their family? Do they get along with yours? How are we going to handle holidays? Values “How important is religion to you?” --NY Times Would you rather have a big rock and small house or a big house and small rock

Sarah DeClerk runs her business, Ann Potter Baking, out of her own home. She creates beautiful, drool-worthy cookies for special events and for customers on Etsy. She currently has 17.2k followers on Instagram, and she was one of Little Rock Soire's "Women to Watch" in 2016. While her business is obviously booming, she'd rather keep her business at home than expand. Find out why in our interview with Sarah here!

Buying a home is kind of a huge effing deal. But we’re adults now, so it’s time to talk about the pros and cons of buying a home vs. renting a home. Here are six things you should consider -- plus, we’re giving advice on how to make friends in college, why you should watch Girlboss on Netflix, and whether we’d rather have an engagement ring or a big house. Renting vs. Buying a Home in Arkansas (From Business Insider): Monthly rent in Arkansas: $1,050 Monthly mortgage in Arkansas: $769 Things to Consider Are you planning on moving in the next 5-10 years? Renting offers more mobility. Are you planning on starting a family soon? Can you make a down-payment of 20%? “If not, that generally means you’ll be charged a higher interest rate. You’ll also likely have to pay mortgage insurance, a monthly fee that ranges from about $50 to $500 and goes directly to an insurance company protecting the bank’s interest—not yours.” —LearnVest Do you have a good credit score? Are you down to mow the lawn, upkeep, and

Today on EVEsdropping, we're talking email organization via Inbox Zero, how to turn your internship into a full-time job, plus we're introducing some new segments, called "Dear HBIC" and "Would You Rather" (you might've heard of the latter, idk).  Real Talk: Email Organization/Inbox Zero Create specific folders. Lots, and lots, and lots of folders. When an email comes in, do something with it. Is it something you need to keep for reference? Move to a folder. Is it a task you need to complete? Leave it in your inbox. Could you complete the task in less than like 3 min? Just do it. If it’s an email in a thread, delete the earlier emails and keep the later ones. The later messages still have all the info you need in them. Don’t get behind. It’s easier to get an inbox with 50 emails back down to zero than it is 300. Unsubscribe, unsubscribe, unsubscribe. Dear HBIC “I’m an intern and I really like the company I’m working for. I’m definitely open to working here after graduation, but they haven’t a