Money Palooza

About Money Palooza

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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/money-palooza--7003493/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/money-palooza--7003493/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss).

Publisher

HustleStudios Podcast Network

Category

business · comedy

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Jun 2025

Latest episode

16 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Sept 2026

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

   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 (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 (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 (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/money-palooza--7003493/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss). 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.

2. 

   9 Sept 2026

   High-Yield Savings Accounts — Where to Park Your Money

   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 (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 (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 (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/money-palooza--7003493/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss). 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.

3. 

   10 Aug 2026

   Episode 017: Budgeting 101 - The No-Shame Guide to Taking Control of Your Cash

   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 --- Listen to Hustle Studios Radio 24/7! Live stream: https://radio.hustlestudios.net/live (https://radio.hustlestudios.net/live) All our podcasts - playing back to back, anytime! DISCLAIMER 📢 Money Palooza is an independent production by HustleStudios. The stories and topics discussed are for entertainment and informational purposes only. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect HustleStudios or its affiliates. Some names and details may be altered to protect privacy. Listener discretion advised. All content protected under copyright law. This episode might be ad-supported. Support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and exclusive promos. 👉 Check our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/c/hustlestudios) 👉 Or subscribe via Apple Podcasts (http://go.thehustle.studio/subscribe) 📻 Listen to Hustle Studios Radio 24/7! 🎧 radio.hustlestudios.net/live (https://radio.hustlestudios.net/live) 🔊 All our podcasts — playing back to back, anytime!

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100

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61

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