Making It Count

About Making It Count

Do you ever feel like you’re stumbling through your finances? You’re not alone. This is Making It Count, a financial education podcast where hosts Cristina and Addison explore real ways to make your paycheck count. Join us for practical tips and insider tricks from financial experts all to empower you to accomplish your goals.

Publisher

Making It Count Podcast

Category

education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Feb 2020

Latest episode

14 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

72 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Aug 2025

   Season Finale: Kids and Summer Jobs: Building Financial Responsibility Early

   In 2024, there was a noticeable increase in teen summer jobs from previous years, with employers adding 1,077,000 jobs between May and July. In the season finale of season 6, Hosts Cristina and Addison dive into the conversation with Gina from CareerSource Central Florida. Links: –Addition Financial Resource Center: https://resources.additionfi.com/ –Learn more about Addition Financial: https://hubs.la/H0zbJ0W0

2. 

   7 Aug 2025

   Mindful Money Series IV: Budget-Friendly Tips for Grocery Shopping and Eating Well

   Did you know that switching to store-brand or generic products can lead to bigger savings? Some consumers have reported saving up to 41% by choosing these alternatives over name-brand items! Hosts Cristina and Addison take a bite out of budget hacks and healthy snacking strategies with the guest, Dietician Megan Ware. Links: –Addition Financial Resource Center: https://resources.additionfi.com/ –Learn more about Addition Financial: https://hubs.la/H0zbJ0W0

3. 

   31 Jul 2025

   Mindful Money Series III: Splurge or Save? Mastering Balanced Spending Habits

   In this episode of Making It Count, Cristina and Addison are joined by expert guest Melissa Murphy Pavone to explore how to strike the right balance between saving and spending. From understanding the difference between impulsive and intentional purchases to learning mindful budgeting frameworks like the 50/30/20 rule, you’ll walk away with practical tips to help you enjoy your money—without losing sight of your long-term goals. Tune in to learn how to splurge smarter and save with purpose. AFCU Blog Resource: https://resources.additionfi.com/how-addition-financial-can-support-your-debt-free-journey Learn More about Melissa and the Mindful Financial Partners here: https://mindfulfinancialpartners.com/

Who has been a guest on Making It Count

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Alexis Stuart
• Chris Singel
• Larry Sargent Jr
• Camryn Sanchez

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

32 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

69

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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Books guests

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