Archive - Money Talks

How I learned to spend a little

My guide to spending without guilt.

Apr 2 • Darnell Mayberry

March 2026

My $20,000 turning point

How an emergency fund became my freedom fund.

Mar 30 • Darnell Mayberry

Standing in the gap

Not rushing. Just growing.

Mar 26 • Marilyn Mayberry

Money Talks podcast: Pain, sorrow and grief

Facing loss. Claiming strength. Moving forward.

Mar 23 • Darnell Mayberry

What money says: When you get a divorce

The most expensive reset I never saw coming.

Mar 19 • Darnell Mayberry

What money says: When you change careers

Stability feels safe — until it starts to feel like a trap.

Mar 16 • Darnell Mayberry

What money says: When you buy a home

Buying felt like the milestone. Owning was the lesson.

Mar 12 • Darnell Mayberry

What money says: When you become a parent

How responsibility changes the way you think about risk.

Mar 9 • Darnell Mayberry

The boring stage of wealth building

Takeaways from this season of the journey.

Mar 5 • Darnell Mayberry

Calling all veggies

Why I became a vegetarian.

Mar 2 • Parker Mayberry

February 2026

Money Talks podcast: How to spot a good investment

A practical guide to smarter investing.

Feb 26 • Darnell Mayberry

I'm buying this dip every day

And twice on Sundays.

Feb 23 • Darnell Mayberry

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