https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/natives-on-a-budget-podcast--6736140enSociety & CultureCopyright Monica Brainehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5c022364bfe50d6a69677d1189a3e892.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/natives-on-a-budget-podcast--6736140Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:29:48 +0000Monica BraineMonica Brainefeeds@spreaker.comNatives on a Budget is a podcast for Indigenous people who are working to manage their finances.cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/noab-special-would-you-take-an-8-month-paid-vacation--67725895tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2032177532Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000Monica BraineJoin Monica and Shawn as they dive into the Deferred Resignation Program, a controversial offer from the Trump administration that gives federal workers the chance to resign while still collecting a paycheck and benefits until September 30, 2025. With...1123cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-multi-level-marketing-what-we-really-think--67725904tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1653885876Wed, 01 Nov 2023 02:13:29 +0000Monica BraineIt starts with a direct message, maybe from someone you know or just a random social media friend. They have an opportunity for you! It's going to make a lot of money! Your new best friend wants you to join their multi-level marketing (MLM), network...1651cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/student-loans-servals-and-pie--67725898tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1554910267Mon, 03 Jul 2023 02:00:01 +0000Monica BraineMonica and Shawn are back with an episode all about student loans. The Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan which would have forgiven up to $20,000 for federal student loan borrowers. We recorded the episode before...2686cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-we-re-back--67725896tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1454606479Fri, 24 Feb 2023 03:24:59 +0000Monica BraineAfter a short break (only 2 years!) Shawn and Monica are back with the podcast! In this episode we catch up on our lives during the pandemic and past two years. We also talk about inflation and how to keep your grocery bill low. Hint: the key is...1722cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-organize-your-life-organize-your-finances--67725903tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/852677380Sun, 05 Jul 2020 19:26:22 +0000Monica BraineIn this episode, Monica confesses to Shawn that she is a mess. When it comes to keeping papers organized, she uses the box method. Fill up papers in random boxes, then about three times a year go through those boxes and file everything, unless...1132cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-the-one-where-you-get-an-emergency-fund--67725900tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/826030996Fri, 22 May 2020 19:51:39 +0000Monica BraineWhat exactly is an emergency? Shawn and Monica break it down for you and talk about why now more than ever you need an emergency fund.772cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/podcast-extra-covid-19-scams--67725911tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/791144203Sun, 05 Apr 2020 02:55:12 +0000Monica BraineShawn and Monica bring you a special podcast extra about scammers taking advantage of the COVID-19 crisis. Some examples are: grandparent scam with a COVID twist, stimulus check scams and predatory lending, medical equipment scams and of course good...951cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/podcast-extra-budgeting-during-the-covid-19-crisis--67725907tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/785763319Sun, 29 Mar 2020 03:15:54 +0000Monica BraineThis is a special quick episode about managing your finances during the COVID-19 crisis. We cover the stimulus package, how to prioritize what bills to pay first, unemployment, student loans, overspending and hoarding and if being single or a couple...2325cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-spending-plans-from-fanny-packs-to-extra-lives-in-candy-crush--67725912tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/769248136Mon, 02 Mar 2020 01:13:41 +0000Monica BraineIn this episode, Monica and Shawn discuss spending plans, budgets, dumb spending and the best way to keep track. Fanny packs and extra lives in candy crush are optional. Sign up for our newsletter at www.nativesonabudget.com1335cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/natives-on-a-budget-episode-2--67725908tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/753535198Sun, 02 Feb 2020 00:40:17 +0000Monica BraineI bet you thought this episode was going to be about tracking your spending and keeping a budget....WRONG! We want to talk about something way more important, self-sufficiency. Being self-sufficient, like being able to cook for yourself or fix your...1462cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/natives-on-a-budget-episode-1--67725902tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/736481476Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:19:00 +0000Monica BraineWelcome to the first episode of Natives on a Budget Podcast! Hosted by Monica Braine (Assiniboine/Lakota) and Shawn Spruce (Laguna Pueblo). In this episode we talk about why 2020 is the year to get your finances in order.1458cleanfull