Episodes 27
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Dormant
Since Mar 2025
Latest Episode Aug 2025

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Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
80%
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feeds.castos.com

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About This Podcast

A Thought For Your Pennies makes saving money feel less overwhelming—and a lot more fun! Hosted by friends Shawna and Sqeaky, this show is all about navigating the rising costs of everyday life while keeping your family afloat. Each episode brings you hilarious real-life family stories, practical money-saving tips, and scams to watch out for—with a relatable, down-to-earth approach. They're not financial experts; they're just friends trying to figure it out. Listen in for laughs, lessons, and a little extra cash in your pocket! Got a tip or a story to share? Reach out to [email protected] or 970-425-3060. This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.

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S2E140 BEFORE YOU get a raise OR take a out a payday advance loan LISTEN TO THIS!

Aug 06, 2025 35m

Sqeaky shares that one weird trick that will get you a raise. Leverage. Not like in the mafia, but real leverage that's always worked for him contract to contract. Shawna shares more tried and true…

S2E130 BEFORE YOU SPEND ON menopause LISTEN TO THIS!

Jul 30, 2025 41m

Shawna and Sqeaky don't mess around talking about how real expensive menopause can be - and how it really doesn't have to be. Plus! They cover the scams of vaginal lasers and other silly…

S2E120 BEFORE you rent another place LISTEN TO THIS!

Jul 23, 2025 47m

There are ways to save on rent that Shawna and Sqeaky cover that you may not have thought of before. Plus, we go over scams and roommate drama so you don't have to find out first hand. Before you…

S2E110 BEFORE you spend on cell phones LISTEN TO THIS

Jul 16, 2025 50m

What was your first cell phone? What do you do about cell phones with your kids? Shawna and Sqeaky go over some great ideas and ways to save money when it comes to your family and your cell phone -…

S2E111 BONUS - Top Scams of 2024

Jul 11, 2025 22m Bonus

To celebrate that we are now live on the You of Tubes, Shawna and Sqeaky made an episode covering the Federal Trade Commission's top scams of 2024. How else would you celebrate? There are more than a…

S2E100 BEFORE you start a podcast - LISTEN TO THIS TO SAVE MONEY!

Jul 09, 2025 30m

It's a new season because you can now check out our beautiful faces up on youtube. Sqeaky took the long trek from Nebraska to Colorado to set up Shawna's studio for the podcast, and we go over the…

S1E250 Before you spend on a - BATHROOM REMODEL - listen to this! Funny family stories, bathroom remodel savings and scams to avoid

Jul 03, 2025 38m

Potty training kids (or maybe you remember being potty trained?) is tough, and Shawna shares stories of how her kids either told her she was wrong or how she told them the toilet was the fate for all…

S1E240 BEFORE YOU SPEND ON social media LISTEN TO THIS!

Jun 25, 2025 46m

Shawna shares why falling down the stairs is a special indignity, the time she should have broken her foot on a drunk blob run, and Sqeaky shares how his knife hand didn't quite hold up. We dig…

S1E231 BONUS - Stories from Highschool

Jun 21, 2025 14m Bonus

Shawna and Sqeaky get into some hijinx from their youth with roommate/brother Stephen - the funny part of the episode we couldn't fit into our regular segment. Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky;…

S1E230 BEFORE YOU SPEND ON HVAC, LISTEN TO THIS!

Jun 18, 2025 50m

You could say this podcast exists becuase of one legend in HVAC, Stephen. That's right, Sqeaky's roommate and Shawna's brother brings his 25 years of experience to geek out on the wild world of HVAC…

S1E220 BEFORE YOU GET HIT FINANCIALLY FOR ADHD LISTEN TO THIS!

Jun 11, 2025 43m

Do you ever buy stuff that is "As Seen on TV"? It's always a scam...right? The clapper, the snuggie, the slap chop, the george foreman, the sham wow! We get into this, as well as discussing various…

S1E210 BEFORE YOU SPEND ON TOYS LISTEN TO THIS!

Jun 04, 2025 51m

Instead of picking up their toys, do your kids just hide them elsewhere? Shawna and Sqeaky chat about toys, how to save on them, and how to avoid getting scammed. Follow us on social media…

S1E200 BEFORE YOU SPEND MONEY at the dentist LISTEN TO THIS!

May 28, 2025 47m

You've lost teeth. Kids are supposed to lose their teeth, but Shawna forgot to tell her kids that. Some tips and tricks to save on this essential health care and avoid scams. Follow us on social…

S1E190 BEFORE YOU SPEND MONEY on a fitness program LISTEN TO THIS!

May 21, 2025 43m

That time the grandchild was angry because grandma didn't drive a volvo. When teaching the kids biology, it can get pretty funny. Plus, how to save money at the gym and how to avoid scams! Make sure…

S1E176 Bonus Episode - Finance with Laura and Merchant Processor Scams

May 17, 2025 44m Bonus

Why do some places mandate minimum purchase sizes or only accept cash? We review the fees that come with merchant processing from the business' perspective and chat with with Laura who escaped credit…

S1E180 BEFORE YOU SPEND MONEY ON pets LISTEN TO THIS!

May 15, 2025 33m

We all love our pets...and Shawna....will save them when they don't really need it. Listen in for funny pet stories and the best ways to save on taking care of our furry family members. Credits:…

S1E175 Become your parents; credit cards with teens

May 07, 2025 38m

A little different format than our other episodes where we interview some guests about credit cards. If you haven't become like the people who raised you, well just wait. An informative bonus pisode…

S1E170 Middle Age; Credit Cards

Apr 30, 2025 48m

Ah, the middle age years. Not your youth, not your golden years, but the stuff in between. Shawna & Sqeaky talk about this prime time and how we know we've arrived there, and then go over a bunch…

S1E160 My Mom Is The Best, Saving on Family Photos, Kid Model Scams

Apr 23, 2025 42m

Does Shawna have the best mom in the world? Have you ever wondered about those kid model scams? Find out with Shawna & Sqeaky as they cover great parents, grandmas doing barrel rolls, and how to…

S1E156 Losing our license; car theft; auto repair scams

Apr 16, 2025 45m

Losing your license - some of us do this in fun ways, some of us do this in not so fun ways. Survive the hellscape of the DMV with your hosts and learn some important things to do to prevent car…

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A Thought For Your Pennies has published 27 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Comedy, Kids & Family.

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