Your Two Cents

Wondering how to be savvy with your money? Welcome to Your Two Cents*. 

This web series and podcast are here to help you learn about your finances. These conversations shine a light on how financial advice can be entertaining and, dare we say it, even fun.

Web Series Seasons
Season 5

Money Talks

Talking about money shouldn’t be taboo. Alicia Mccarvell scoots to the streets to ask Atlantic Canadian students about their spending habits, budgeting struggles, and what financial freedom means to them. Their answers? Surprisingly relatable.

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Season 5 - Episode 1

Judge Alicia - Budget vs YOLO

Judge Alicia Mccarvell presides over a financial dispute that many couples face—should you prioritize budgeting or embrace a YOLO approach to spending?

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The Podcast

Honest Money - Couples Edition (Part 2)

Money is one of the biggest stressors in a relationship, so why are we so hesitant to talk about it with future or current crushes? In this episode of Your Two Cents, hosts Alicia Mccarvell and Sylvia Beirnes get into the often-overlooked topic of money in relationships.

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The Podcast

Honest Money - Couples Edition (Part 1)

Let’s normalize talking about money on dates! Whether you’re single, dating, or in a long-term partnership, talking about finances is crucial to long term happiness, yet it’s a topic so many people would rather never, ever bring up.

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The Podcast

Guilt Free Self Care (Part 2)

The self-care judgment can be oh so real. When budgets get tight, self-care often gets tossed aside. When you have more to spend, you can feel guilty for spending on yourself. Self-care is important no matter what state your bank account is in. So on this episode of Your Two Cents, we’re here to help make and keep it a priority.

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The Podcast

Guilt Free Self Care (Part 1)

When money is tight, self-care can feel like a luxury we can’t afford. And if you do have disposable income to spare, there is judgment on self care that can lead to guilt every time we do something in the name of taking care of ourselves.

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The Podcast

Debt with Danny (Part 2)

Debt can be intimidating, especially when it feels like it's taking over your life. In this episode of Your Two Cents, Alicia Mccarvell and Sylvia Beirnes are diving into the complex world of debt with Danny from Credit Unions.

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The Podcast

Debt with Danny (Part 1)

Debt can feel like a looming shadow, especially if you’re drowning in it. In this episode of Your Two Cents, we’re staring it right in the face to make it way less scary.

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The Podcast

Small Space, Big Savings (Part 2)

It’s part 2 of Small Space, Big Savings! Alicia Simms and her husband Tyson dive deeper into their epic adventure of downsizing from a 2,400 square foot house to a 25-foot Airstream trailer.

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The Podcast

Small Space, Big Savings (Part 1)

Alicia Simms and her husband Tyson as they talk about their journey from living in a 2,400-square-foot house to a 25-foot Airstream trailer! With a dog!

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Planning for the Unexpected (Part 2)

We’re jumping right back into how to better navigate life’s unpredictable moments.

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The Podcast

Planning for the Unexpected (Part 1)

Life can be unpredictable, and it’s not just about the big moments; it’s the little surprises that can throw us off course and cause financial stress.

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