Merging
into Life

Life doesn’t come with a road map, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Join AAA Northeast as we explore the twists, turns and unexpected detours of the human experience — with practical insights to help you thrive.

Meet our Hosts

Julien & Kiersten

Financial Futures

Julien and Kiersten Saunders are authors of Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away. They are also the creative voices behind the blog richandregular.com, hosts/producers of the award-winning video series, Money on the Table, and hosts of the rich & REGULAR podcast.

Season 2

Everyday Mastery

Sabrina Pierotti dives deep into the intricacies of searching for a job in today’s world, maneuvering the pitfalls of home projects big and small, and finding resilience for life’s unexpected challenges.

Building Career Confidence

From crafting a strong personal brand and nailing interviews to knowing your worth and negotiating a raise, discover strategies to help you thrive throughout your professional journey.

Guest: Sam DeMase

Building Emotional Resilience When Life Gets Tough

Learn how to find strength and heal through loss, loneliness and life’s most difficult seasons.

Guest: Vassia Sarantopoulou

Home Renovation Guide: How to Budget, Plan and Manage Your Project

We take you step by step through your kitchen or bath remodel, help you find the best contractor and talk home improvement loans.

Season 2

Road Ready

Automotive guru Zack Klapman takes us through the pros and cons of buying vs. leasing a car, the essential emergency equipment that should be in every trunk, and how to be more confident on the road no matter how many wheels you’re on.

Your Essential Car Maintenance Checklist

From squeaky brakes and streaky wipers to unusual vibrations, your car speaks to you — if you know how to listen. Learn the signs to spot trouble early, avoid breakdowns and manage repairs with confidence.

Guest: Audra Fortin

Exploring Micromobility

Micromobility options like e-bikes and scooters are gaining traction as practical, eco-friendly travel solutions. For newcomers, safety and smart planning are essential.

Guest: Tangier Barnes Wright

Should You Lease or Buy a Car?

To lease or to buy? That’s the question — but the answer goes beyond just the monthly payment. Tune in to learn how factors like depreciation, equity, loan terms and interest can shape your decision.

Guest: Chris Hardesty

Season 2

Travel Transformed

Join travel expert Kimberli Rodrigues as she goes off the beaten path to learn more about adventure travel, environmentally conscious National and State Park vacations and how to plan and navigate traveling with multiple generations in your family.

Adventure Travel for Beginners

Break away from the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary. Your next adventure may be closer than you think.

Guest: Mikah Meyer

Planning the Perfect Family Trip

Family reunions have turned into family vacations. We cover the best in multigenerational travel hacks for all ages and family sizes.

Guest: Nik Kennett

Sustainable Tourism Tips

We unpack what sustainable travel looks like, from reducing your environmental footprint to supporting local communities in meaningful ways.

Season 2

Financial Futures

Finance experts Julien and Kiersten Saunders discuss how to manage our feelings in order to make the best fiscal decisions, everything you wanted to know about borrowing money for school, homes and automobiles, and how to lift your emotional intelligence when talking about money.

How To Talk to Your Partner About Money

Talking about money can be scary. We’ve got the experts on how to approach the topic, joint bank account pros and cons, managing money before and after marriage and more!

Guest: Dr. Abby Medcalf

How to Manage Money Stress and Build a Healthier Mindset

Everyone has feelings around finances—it’s normal. In this episode, we investigate ways to save, talk about and change your relationship with money to help you get a handle on it.

Guest: Eoin McGee

Buy Now, Pay Later? The Ultimate Guide to Loans

There are no stupid questions when it comes to loans. From student loans to credit cards, learn the pros and cons of all types of borrowing situations.

Guest: Will Black

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Merging into Life

Meet our Hosts

Kim

Zack

Sabrina

Everyday Mastery

Building Career Confidence

Building Emotional Resilience When Life Gets Tough

Home Renovation Guide: How to Budget, Plan and Manage Your Project

Road Ready

Your Essential Car Maintenance Checklist

Exploring Micromobility

Should You Lease or Buy a Car?

Travel Transformed

Adventure Travel for Beginners

Planning the Perfect Family Trip

Sustainable Tourism Tips

Financial Futures

How To Talk to Your Partner About Money

How to Manage Money Stress and Build a Healthier Mindset

Buy Now, Pay Later? The Ultimate Guide to Loans

What listeners are saying about us

Award Winning Content

Want to learn more?

Merging
into Life