{"podcast":{"title":"Networth and Chill with Your Rich BFF","slug":"networth-and-chill-with-your-rich-bff-6244706","podcast_index_feed_id":6244706,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/VMP1282389759","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/983fa7dc-5ff3-11ef-9f3c-4745fe1ad499/image/75b6686039856f91e1ddc5c9c0e30135.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Vivian Tu","episode_count":132,"summary":"Vivian Tu, aka Your Rich BFF, is getting up close and personal, about the good, bad, and ugly on how money impacts all of our lives. Instead of your traditional boring business podcast, Networth and Chill covers financial topics as they relate to YOUR ACTUAL LIFE, all while feeling like a conversation with your best friend. Each episode breaks down a complicated economic or business concept into easy to understand terms, while tapping experts, professionals, and some of your favorite famous faces to give actionable tips & advice on how to make the most of your money. Grab a drink and get ready to Networth and Chill. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-24T14:17:12.855004+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/networth-and-chill-with-your-rich-bff-6244706"},"episode":{"title":"3 Simple Steps to Start Investing From Scratch | No Experience Needed","slug":"3-simple-steps-to-start-investing-from-scratch-no-experience-needed","published_at":"2026-06-17T04:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/networth-and-chill-with-your-rich-bff-6244706/3-simple-steps-to-start-investing-from-scratch-no-experience-needed","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/networth-and-chill-with-your-rich-bff-6244706","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/257/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP9640084615.mp3?updated=1779384792","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/257/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP9640084615.mp3?updated=1779384792","summary":"Vivian is doing a much requested diving deep into the world of investing and breaking down exactly how you should be handling your money, whether you’ve got an arsenal of financial advisors or you’ve never bought a single stock. From choosing the right account to understanding ETFs, index funds, and robo-advisors, this episode is your step-by-step guide to building wealth through investing without getting overwhelmed by Wall Street jargon. In this episode, you'll learn: 1. How to start investing from scratch, including the difference between brokerage accounts, IRAs, Roth IRAs, 401(k)s, and other investment accounts… and how to choose the right one for your goals. 2. Why finding the \"perfect\" stock is the wrong goal, how diversified investments like ETFs and index funds can help reduce risk, and what to look for when evaluating investment options. 3.How to build a long-term investing strategy that works in real life, including managing market volatility, balancing investing with debt repayment, understanding fees, and overcoming the fear that keeps so many people from getting started. Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok! Got a financial question you want answered in a future episode? Email us at podcast@yourrichbff.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices","meta_description":"Vivian is doing a much requested diving deep into the world of investing and breaking down exactly how you should be handling your money, whether you’ve g…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2339,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/networth-and-chill-with-your-rich-bff-6244706/episodes/3-simple-steps-to-start-investing-from-scratch-no-experience-needed/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/networth-and-chill-with-your-rich-bff-6244706/3-simple-steps-to-start-investing-from-scratch-no-experience-needed.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}