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You've heard the advice: "Just invest in the S&P 500." "You don’t need bonds." "Don't keep too much cash." So... is that good advice for YOU? In this episode, you'll learn how to: Feel more confident evaluating investing advice Stop wondering who to trust Understand how your portfolio changes as your life changes Make investment decisions that support the life you actually want Know when gener...

In this episode, we're talking about why your financial strategy should evolve with your life —and how to stop sacrificing today's joy for a future you've already worked so hard to create. In this episode, we’ll cover... Why doing the "responsible" thing with your money may not be the right move forever How to know if you're prioritizing your investments… at the expense of your life. The mindset s...

You can have a 401k, a financial advisor, a CPA, and still feel weirdly… lost. There’s a gap many financial conversations don’t fill the space between your numbers and your actual life. In this episode, I'm talking about the gap that so many women experience between having information and actually feeling confident with their money—and why money coaching has naturally evolved to fill that space. W...

You can be earning good money, investing consistently, and doing all the “right” things… and still feel stressed about money. If you've ever found yourself lying awake wondering, "Am I doing enough?" or feeling guilty every time you spend money, this episode is for you. Today, we're talking about five simple systems that can help you feel more in control of your finances and bring more peace of mi...

What if you only needed to know five numbers to understand more about your financial life than most people ever do? In this episode, I'm sharing the five numbers that help you answer: ✨ Where am I right now? ✨ What am I building toward? ✨ When could work become optional? ✨ And how do I make decisions today without sacrificing the life I want tomorrow? Investing isn't about memorizing jargon or...

If you’ve ever thought: “I’m investing… so I’m probably fine.” …but still secretly felt anxious, confused, guilty spending money, or unsure what your investments are actually getting you in life… this episode is for you. For years, I thought investing was just “complicated,” and that letting someone else handle it was the safest option. But by not being involved with my investments: I felt guilty...

Most women I know are smart, successful, and investing consistently… but still have someone else handling their investments. A husband. An advisor. A parent. A friend who’s “good with money.” And while that seems harmless on the surface, it quietly changes your confidence, your relationship dynamic, and the way you move through your life. In this episode, we’re doing a deep dive into the stuff tha...

Join Us Live to Feel Confident Reaching Your Goals If this episode hits, you’ll love my live masterclass: “Are You On Track? How to Know If You’re Investing Enough” We’ll take this concept and apply it to your numbers — so you can see: what your investments are on track to become if that supports the life you want and what to change if it doesn’t ✨ Save your seat here In this episode, we’re flipp...

In this episode, we’re breaking down the one thing most high-achieving women are missing when it comes to investing — and why, without it, your money will always feel uncertain (no matter how much you earn or invest). This is the shift that takes you from: second-guessing your spending wondering if you’re behind hesitating on big life decisions to feeling clear, confident, and fully in control of...

You’re already making trade-offs with your money. You just don’t know what you’re giving up. That hesitation before you book the trip. The guilt after you spend. The voice asking, “Is this going to mess up my future?” This episode is that feeling explained, & what to do about it. What you’ll walk away with: A new way to think about money decisions that instantly makes them feel clearer Why “Ca...

I’m walking you through exactly how to take control of your investments... without blowing anything up, starting over, or needing to become a finance expert. This is the shift from: “I hope this is working” to “I know exactly what my money is doing, why it’s set up that way, and how to get on track for MY goals.” ✨ What you’ll walk away with: A simple 5-step path to go from confused → totally con...

You’ve got a lot on your plate. A full-time job. Maybe a family. A full life you’re building. And a million tabs open in your brain at all times. You’re making good money. You’re investing. You’re doing everything you’ve been told will lead to success… So why does your money still feel like one more stressful thing to manage? This episode is about cutting through the noise, reducing the mental loa...

The biggest investing mistakes? They’re not the obvious ones like picking the wrong stock or timing the market. They’re the ones you don’t even realize you’re making… until years go by and you wish someone had told you sooner. ✨ What you’ll hear in this episode: The way too common mistake when you think you’ve been investing, but your money isn’t actually growing Why “being invested” doesn’t auto...

What if your money didn’t just make you feel secure… but made you feel calm, confident, and fully in control of your choices? Like you could take your time, make bold moves, and say yes (or no) without second-guessing yourself. That’s the shift from having money… to having options. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The mindset shift that turns “saving responsibly” into actual power What F.U. money...

You’ve been told to “just invest in index funds”... and somehow that made you feel more confused, not less. Like – which one, why, and what am I even looking at?? If you’ve ever opened your 401k, saw words like large cap, emerging markets, growth, value and immediately checked out… this episode is your reset. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why “just invest in index funds” is incomplete advice — an...

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✨ Free Guide to Understanding Your Portfolio Download here: buildwealthwithkatie.com/investingessentials ✨ Work With Me - 1:1 coaching : buildwealthwithkatie.com/coaching ✨ Join the Email List for weekly wealth building tips [ join here ] You’ve been investing. But when you open your investment account dashboard… do you actually know what you’re looking at? Many high-earning women are investing...

Should you put extra cash toward your debt… or invest it and let it grow? When you’re making good money and trying to be intentional, this isn’t a small decision. Handled well, it can turn into hundreds of thousands of dollars working for you over time. In this episode, we cover how to decide using interest rates, opportunity cost, and realistic stock market returns so you can decide if you should...

You’ve done everything right. You make good money. You’ve saved well. So why is that growing pile of cash making you feel low-key anxious? You know it should be doing something. You just don’t want to screw it up. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why “playing it safe” with cash might actually be costing you more The tiny move that builds investing confidence fast (without needing a finance degree) Th...

Have you ever left an investing conversation thinking: “I guess that sounded good… but I still don’t really get it.” You’re smart. You make good money. You’ve done all the “right” things. So why does investing still feel confusing, intimidating, or weirdly disempowering? If you’ve ever felt like everyone else was speaking a different language — or like you were supposed to just nod, smile, and tru...

You’re investing. You’re contributing. And your 401(k) was set up for you… not by you. So now you’re just trusting that it’s fine and hoping for the best. Girl, I've been there. If your investments were chosen by HR, an advisor, or your partner — and you’ve never really been walked through what’s happening... this episode is for you. In this episode, we’re getting into: Why Target Date Funds are t...

You did everything right. You started investing. You stayed consistent. So why doesn’t it feel good yet? In this episode, we’re talking about the part of investing no one really explains — the emotional payoff you expect to arrive with time… but often doesn’t. We’ll unpack: why being invested for years doesn’t automatically create confidence or relief how time compounds money and emotions and what...

The priorities that matter most in life — peace, confidence, and intentional living — rarely show up in traditional money advice. And the mental load that comes from not understanding your investments? Very real. This episode is about the real return on investing — and why understanding your money gives you far more freedom than optimization ever will. Think:fewer spirals, clearer decisions, and f...

Have you ever been in an investing conversation thinking… “Cool cool cool… I have no idea what you’re talking about. ” They’re talking about the market. Rates. Strategies. You’re nodding and smiling while internally screaming: “Can someone PLEASE just tell me the things I actually need to know for my life… and leave out the rest??” If investing conversations go straight over your head and all you...

You’re doing well on paper… but something inside you is itching for more. Not more money — more space , more alignment , more permission to choose a life that actually fits who you’re becoming. This episode is for the woman who knows she could keep going as-is… but feels called to take a risk — without lighting her financial foundation on fire . We’re talking about how to create real safety so fea...