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Money Palooza

Money Palooza

Written by: HustleStudios Podcast Network
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Money Palooza is the bilingual personal finance podcast that turns learning about money into a celebration. Created for Gen Z and Millennial Filipinos—from students and young professionals to families and OFWs—the show makes intimidating financial topics feel like a conversation with a financially savvy friend at a barrio fiesta.

Each episode offers relatable stories, humor, and practical lessons about budgeting, ipon or saving, utang or debt, investing, emergency funds, financial goals, and everyday money decisions. Complicated terms are explained in a friendly mix of English and Tagalog, giving the show an authentic Pinoy voice while keeping every lesson clear and useful.

Formerly known as Pera Palooza, Money Palooza keeps the same handaan energy while welcoming an even wider audience to the table. Whether you are creating your first budget, sending money home, paying down debt, beginning to invest, or trying to become more confident with your finances, there is always room for you.

Money does not have to feel frightening or boring. With the right information, it can become something you understand, manage, and use with greater purpose.

Halina’t maki-saya at matuto. Build your money confidence one enjoyable episode at a time.

Money Palooza is a HustleStudios Podcast Network production.

This podcast provides general financial education and does not offer personalized financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Financial products and strategies involve risks and may not be appropriate for everyone.


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Episodes
  • Investing 101 — Your Money Needs to Grow, Not Just Sit There

    Investing 101 — Your Money Needs to Grow, Not Just Sit There
    Sep 16 2026
    Investing 101 — Your Money Needs to Grow, Not Just Sit There

    CHAPTERS:
    0:00 — Cold Open: Camille's Coffee Shop
    0:30 — Welcome + Why Saving Is Not Investing
    2:00 — What Investing Actually Is (Compound Growth)
    10:00 — The Building Blocks: Stocks, Bonds, ETFs, Index Funds
    20:00 — How to Start: The Five-Step Plan
    26:00 — The Emotional Side: Why Most People Fail
    30:00 — Action Items + Closing

    SOURCES:
    Investopedia — Compound Interest and Historical S&P 500 Returns
    Bankrate.com — Best Brokerage Accounts for Beginners (2026)
    Vanguard — Index Fund Performance Data
    Fidelity — Account Minimums and Investment Options
    Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) — Inflation-Adjusted Returns

    MORE FROM HUSTLE STUDIOS:
    Power Plays: Breaks down the biggest money moves millionaires and billionaires make — https://www.spreaker.com/show/power-plays
    Crypto Crime Files: Exposes the wildest crypto scams and how to spot them — https://www.spreaker.com/show/crypto-crime-files

    Investing 101 — Your Money Needs to Grow, Not Just Sit There — by HustleStudios

    This episode was created with AI assistance. Original content reviewed by our team for platform compliance.

    #MoneyPalooza #HustleStudios #Finance

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/money-palooza--7003493/support.

    Ready to make money lessons feel less nakaka-stress and more enjoyable? Follow Money Palooza for practical conversations about budgeting, ipon, utang, investing, and building financial confidence—with a genuine Pinoy fiesta spirit.

    If Money Palooza has helped make personal finance easier to understand, you can support the show here:

    https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/money-palooza--7003493/support

    Your support helps us continue producing fun, accessible, and independent financial education for Filipinos in the Philippines and around the world.

    Money Palooza is a HustleStudios Podcast Network production.

    This podcast provides general financial education and does not offer personalized financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Financial products and strategies involve risks and may not be appropriate for everyone.
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    30 mins
  • High-Yield Savings Accounts — Where to Park Your Money

    High-Yield Savings Accounts — Where to Park Your Money
    Sep 9 2026
    High-Yield Savings Accounts — Where to Park Your Money

    CHAPTERS:
    0:00 — Cold Open: Dana's Checking Account Disaster
    0:45 — Welcome + What Is a High-Yield Savings Account?
    3:00 — The Real Numbers: $5 vs $450 a Year
    5:00 — How Banks Make Money (And Why Online Banks Pay More)
    7:00 — FDIC Insurance: Your Money Is Safe
    9:00 — Top Accounts Tour: Marcus, Ally, Wealthfront, SoFi, Discover
    15:00 — The Three-Account System Strategy
    20:00 — Rate Hopping: Chase the Best Rate
    23:00 — Myth Busting: Five Lies About High-Yield Savings
    28:00 — Action Items: Your Homework This Week
    30:00 — Closing + Network Shoutout

    SOURCES:
    FDIC.gov — Deposit insurance information
    Bankrate.com — HYSA rate comparisons
    NerdWallet — HYSA reviews and rankings
    Federal Reserve — Federal funds rate data

    MORE FROM HUSTLE STUDIOS:
    Crypto Crime Files: Breaking down the wildest crypto scams and how to spot them — https://www.spreaker.com/show/crypto-crime-files
    Power Plays: The money moves millionaires and billionaires make that we can actually learn from — https://www.spreaker.com/show/power-plays

    High-Yield Savings Accounts — Where to Park Your Money — by HustleStudios

    This episode was created with AI assistance. Original content reviewed by our team for platform compliance.

    #MoneyPalooza #HustleStudios #PersonalFinance #HighYieldSavings #FinancialLiteracy

    Produced via HustleStudios automated pipeline | Cron: Money Palooza — Weekly Production

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/money-palooza--7003493/support.

    Ready to make money lessons feel less nakaka-stress and more enjoyable? Follow Money Palooza for practical conversations about budgeting, ipon, utang, investing, and building financial confidence—with a genuine Pinoy fiesta spirit.

    If Money Palooza has helped make personal finance easier to understand, you can support the show here:

    https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/money-palooza--7003493/support

    Your support helps us continue producing fun, accessible, and independent financial education for Filipinos in the Philippines and around the world.

    Money Palooza is a HustleStudios Podcast Network production.

    This podcast provides general financial education and does not offer personalized financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Financial products and strategies involve risks and may not be appropriate for everyone.
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    31 mins
  • Episode 017: Budgeting 101 - The No-Shame Guide to Taking Control of Your Cash

    Episode 017: Budgeting 101 - The No-Shame Guide to Taking Control of Your Cash
    Aug 10 2026
    Money Palooza - Episode 017: Budgeting 101 - The No-Shame Guide to Taking Control of Your Cash

    Rachel and Jessica tackle the B-word - BUDGETING - without the shame, guilt, or latte-factor nonsense. In this episode, they break down why most budgets fail, share their own money mistakes (including a legendary Target blackout), and walk you through the 50/30/20 rule, the envelope method, and how to actually stick to a budget without feeling miserable.

    KEY TAKEAWAYS:
    - The latte factor is a myth - real budgeting targets systemic spending leaks
    - The 50/30/20 rule: 50% needs, 30% wants, 20% savings/debt
    - The envelope method works because it makes spending physical and visible
    - Budget reviews should happen weekly, not monthly
    - Your budget should reflect YOUR life, not someone elses Instagram aesthetic

    EPISODE STRUCTURE:
    00:00 - Catching Up and Target Blackout Story
    05:30 - Why Most Budgets Fail (And What Actually Works)
    10:00 - The 50/30/20 Rule Explained
    18:00 - Money Move of the Week: The Envelope Method
    22:00 - Budget Apps vs. Spreadsheets vs. Old-School Cash
    30:00 - Listener Success Story: From Overdraft to Savings
    36:00 - Final Verdict and Next Episode Tease

    #MoneyPalooza #Budgeting #PersonalFinance #MoneyTips #HustleStudios

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    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/money-palooza--7003493/support.

    Ready to make money lessons feel less nakaka-stress and more enjoyable? Follow Money Palooza for practical conversations about budgeting, ipon, utang, investing, and building financial confidence—with a genuine Pinoy fiesta spirit.

    If Money Palooza has helped make personal finance easier to understand, you can support the show here:

    https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/money-palooza--7003493/support

    Your support helps us continue producing fun, accessible, and independent financial education for Filipinos in the Philippines and around the world.

    Money Palooza is a HustleStudios Podcast Network production.

    This podcast provides general financial education and does not offer personalized financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Financial products and strategies involve risks and may not be appropriate for everyone.
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    37 mins
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