Episodes 25
Avg. Duration 43m
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Since Apr 2023
Latest Episode Feb 2025

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About This Podcast

Welcome to Uncommon Sense that features stories about everyday people. After writing the book, Uncommon Sense: Saving, Investing, and Everything in Between, it seems that there are many more "in between" stories to share. Host Jill Gleba shares conversations with imperfect people about their journey, finding their way to success, however they define it. All good stories come from failures and challenges, and we're here to encourage you to keep trying to find your happy place and financial success. Your life's a journey. Let's enjoy the adventure.

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Recent Episodes

Dear JAK: Introduction

Feb 13, 2025 30m

I am proud to introduce a new segment called "Dear JAK" as part of Uncommon Sense.  I have invited experts Angela and Kimberly to discuss the everyday challenges of making the most of your money.…

Kristi: When Your Spouse Passes Away Unexpectedly

Apr 04, 2024 35m

Kristi’s and her husband both worked, were raising their 3 kids, and split their household duties. When her husband died suddenly, she realized that she had no idea what was going on with their…

Akindele: Opening Doors For The Next Generation

Mar 28, 2024 52m

The reason I wrote Uncommon Sense was to impact youth and I could not have found a better cohort. As an Academic Advisor, Akindele encourages African American students to see themselves in a…

Deondra: Figuring It Out On Your Own

Mar 21, 2024 51m

Deondra did not start off in life with any advantages.  Like many of us, her parents did not have the skills to pass on, so Deondra had to figure it out herself.  She entered an abusive relationship,…

Natalie: Hard Work Leads To Opportunities

Mar 14, 2024 42m

After her parents’ divorce when Natalie was 5 years old, she saw the family finances change drastically.Her family relocated from a big home to a trailer, sometimes without heat, electricity, or…

Susan: The Unlikely Business Owner

Mar 07, 2024 38m

Susan moved three times during her high school years and considered herself a shy person. She completed her high school work early…so early that she had to wait three months to graduate and complete…

Max: Divorce Can Be Expensive

Feb 29, 2024 43m

It is hard enough to go through a bad relationship, let alone navigate a divorce. Your financial situation changes dramatically.  What do you need to do when you go from a two-income household to a…

Jacki: Struggling Is Normal

Feb 22, 2024 52m

Being a business owner with no experience is hard enough.  A divorce, market crash and embezzlement by an employee is tough to recover from, but Jacki does not give up.  Without lingering on her…

Jean: Every Step Counts

Feb 15, 2024 44m

Jean started out with humble beginnings and had a few setbacks along the way.  She worked 4 part time jobs, raised her kids, and went to college at the same time. Her work ethic and experience, even…

Lisa: Resources For Loved Ones With a Disability

Dec 07, 2023 51m

Lisa shares some incredible stories about parents taking care of their loved ones with a disability. Blending public and private resources is a challenge. Their loved ones need support services to be…

Brian: There Is More To A Mortgage Than The Interest Rate

Nov 16, 2023 38m

Conversations about money are very different depending on where or how you grew up.  Brian and I discuss the 15 vs 30-year mortgage, PMI, 20% down payments, interest rates, and logical strategies to…

Lindsay: First Home Buying Experience Debacle

Nov 09, 2023 41m

Buying your first home with no experience and no mentor is stressful, and emotional. Lindsay takes us through her adventure of mishaps so that we can learn from her mistakes.  Hiring the right…

Lesley: We Are Not Always In Charge

Nov 02, 2023 46m

Remember the Enjoli perfume commercial?  “I can bring home the bacon and fry it up in a pan?” That was Lesley.  She did it all: founded a business, got married, raised their kids, and then S%#T…

Todd: You Don’t Need to Know Everything

Oct 27, 2023 46m

Although Todd tries to convince me that government cheese is delicious, I don’t believe him!  Getting kicked out of college in his freshman year is not the best start. Fortunately, he has a strong…

Pamela: Estate Planning mishaps

Oct 19, 2023 46m

What are the biggest mistakes we make when completing our estate plan? Pamela has stories! I learned that estate planning has two parts: Pre and post planning.  Sometimes estate plans are valuable…

Brinda: Spending Money is Emotional

Oct 12, 2023 42m

Brinda is a mom, author, entrepreneur, and a woman with a sense of purpose.  She grew up in Detroit with supportive parents and went into finance. By accident, she ended being one of the few black…

Lynette - Keep Your Connections

Aug 03, 2023 32m

Keep your connections!Lynette was raised in Detroit by a single mom and moved to a nicer neighborhood in high school.  This move changed her perspective in life. On her own at age 17, Lynette worked…

Kimberely - Debt and emotional spending

Jul 27, 2023 50m

Kimberly bought a home and proceeded to lose her job. She could not pay her bills, was falling deep in debt, and feared that she would lose her home. So, she became resourceful and decided to move to…

Lisa - Embrace your “nerd”

Jul 20, 2023 54m

Growing up in a trailer in Northern Michigan in the middle of the woods is not the most promising start.  Living on food stamps, and parents that did not attend college, Lisa enjoyed school, knew she…

Angela - Hindsight is 20/20

Jul 13, 2023 47m

Angela was so happy to land her first job out of college that she forgot to negotiate. Even worse, she had a horrible boss, felt unappreciated, and was convinced that she was stuck. She is open and…

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Uncommon Sense with Jill Gleba has published 25 episodes since April 2023, covering topics in Business, Careers.

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