Megan Robinson, CMC®
Contributor
Megan Robinson is a personal finance expert, Certified Money Coach (CMC)®, and host of the DollarSprout Podcast. A former Managing Editor at DollarSprout, Megan is passionate about empowering people to take control of their finances, align their money with their values, and build lean businesses that support their dreams without feeling restricted.
Megan’s financial journey began after a wake-up call early in her career, which inspired her to pay off over $25,000 in debt and save enough money to leave her corporate job. Since then, she has worked to make financial education accessible and actionable for others. Her expertise has been featured in U.S. News & World Report, Credit Karma, Discover, Girlboss, The Points Guy, and more.
Megan holds a bachelor’s degree in finance with a concentration in financial planning from Virginia Tech. When she’s not hosting the podcast or coaching, Megan enjoys hiking, playing fetch with her dog Benny, cozying up with a good book at her favorite café, and teaching yoga and mindfulness.
Education
- Virginia Tech: B.S. in Finance, Concentration in Financial Planning
Media Mentions
16 Ways to Make $1,000 Fast
A 2017 GOBankingRates survey found that over half of Americans have less than $1,000 in savings. If you’re in a bind for cash or trying to save money, here are 10+ simple ways you can make $1,000 in a month or less.
Ibotta Review 2025: Pros, Cons & Tips to Boost Earnings
In the ever-evolving world of cash back apps, Ibotta stands out as a popular choice for savvy shoppers looking to earn money back on their everyday purchases. With its user-friendly interface and a vast network of retail partners, Ibotta promises an enticing way to save on groceries, dining out, and more. As readers frequently inquire…
Branded Surveys Review: Here’s How Much I Earned in 3 Hours
I’ve tested a lot of survey sites. Some of them I’ve loved, while others have proven too tedious, low-paying, and not worth the time. I’ve learned that the best survey sites have a few things in common. They’re simple and easy to use, transparent about earnings, and have lots of survey opportunities. Branded Surveys checks…
Swagbucks Review 2025: Is the Rewards App Worth It?
When I first heard of Swagbucks, I was skeptical. Any site with the name “bucks” in it immediately sets off my internal scam alert. That said, I’ve been a user for over seven years now, and I can definitively say that Swagbucks isn’t a scam. In fact, it’s one of the most popular online rewards…
Behind the Scenes of My First Year in Business
Megan officially took her business full-time 10 months ago! In today’s update, she shares where it’s been over the last year, what her business looks like today (revenue, revenue projections, and hours she’s working), and her goals and plans for the rest of 2023.
S2 EP11: How Adrienne Built a Wildly Profitable $300,000 per Year Presentation Design Business as an Introvert
Today’s guest is Adrienne Johnston. Adrienne is a freelance presentation designer who works with companies like Microsoft, Samsung, and Meta. Adrienne left her job in finance in 2018. After working consistent 70-hour weeks, she was determined to build a business that gave her the freedom and flexibility she yearned for, but without the networking or…
S2 EP10: How Jenny Weg Built a $6,000 per Month Social Media Management Business as a Total Beginner
Today’s guest is Jenny Weg. Jenny is a full-time mom and social media manager who started her business out of a desire to stay at home with her first child after maternity leave. Like many business owners, Jenny’s journey has been a nonlinear one. After building her business as a full-time freelancer and course creator,…
S2 EP9: Building a $10,000 Etsy Shop in 4 Hours a Week with Julie Berninger
Today’s guest is Julie Berninger. Julie is a blogger, podcaster, Etsy seller, and co-founder of Gold City Ventures, where she teaches others how to start a successful Etsy business selling printables. In 2017, Julie started her own Etsy shop, The Swag Elephant, selling temporary tattoos for bachelorette parties. After realizing she didn’t want to deal…
S2 EP8: Army of One: Building a Lean, Profitable Business as a Solopreneur with Whitney Hansen
Today’s guest is Whitney Hansen. Whitney is a financial coach and business mentor who I’m a financial coach who helps ambitious people manage their cash flow, pay off debt, work towards their goals, and live life on their own terms. Whitney started her business in 2010. After working two jobs to pay off her $30,000…
S2 EP7: From Music Teacher to Making $30,000 per Month Online with Gillian Perkins
Today’s guest is Gillian Perkins from GillianPerkins.com. Gillian is a best-selling author, founder of the Startup Society, and host of the Earn More, Work Less podcast. Her mission is to teach regular people how to build online businesses that make passive income and provide them flexibility, fulfillment, and success on their own terms. In this…