Chat with Nat: Caregiving, Money, Finances, and Support for Caregivers

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes," host Natalie Kime shares her personal journey of becoming a full-time caregiver for her aging parents after a pivotal doctor’s appointment. She candidly discusses the emotional and physical toll of caregiving, the challenges of balancing her business, and the importance of self-care. Natalie...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime delivers a motivational solo talk for dreamers and doers feeling stuck or uncertain. She shares her personal journey, client success stories, and actionable strategies for turning dreams into reality, emphasizing clarity, specific goal-setting, da...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime explores how inflation and high-interest rates are silently eroding Americans’ wealth. She shares real-life stories to illustrate the dangers of stagnant savings and high-interest debt, and emphasizes the importance of having a proactive financial...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of Nickles and Dimes, host Natalie Kime explores the evolving meaning of the American Dream. Through personal stories and practical advice, the guest challenges the idea that the dream is dead, highlighting its continued relevance for those willing to pursue it. Listeners are encouraged to define their own dreams, build fina...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of Nickels and Dimes, host Natalie Kime explores how families can enjoy summer fun without financial stress. Drawing from her own experience as a single parent, Natalie shares practical tips for planning budget-friendly activities, such as setting a seasonal budget, exploring local options, and prioritizing meaningful memori...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes," host Natalie Kime explores the importance of financial safety in recognition of National Safety Month. Drawing from personal experience, she discusses building a financial safety net to protect against emergencies, job loss, market downturns, and identity theft. Natalie covers essential step...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes," host Natalie Kime shares her personal journey with her mother’s dementia diagnosis, highlighting the importance of early recognition, open communication, and proactive planning for Alzheimer’s care. Natalie discusses distinguishing normal aging from warning signs, navigating difficult family...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime explores the concept of "yo-yoing" in personal finances, a cycle of fluctuating between saving and overspending. Natalie discusses emotional and psychological factors like emotional spending and lack of budgeting that contribute to this...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes," host Natalie Kime dedicates the discussion to Memorial Day, emphasizing its significance in honoring U.S. military personnel who died in service. Natalie shares personal reflections, stories of local fallen heroes, and the profound impact on Gold Star families. She highlights the importance...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of the "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom" podcast, host Natalie Kime welcomes Deb Porter, a United Methodist pastor and active listening expert. They discuss the emotional challenges of caregiving, particularly Deb's experience with her husband's health issues. Deb emphasizes the importance of...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this solo episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime explores the vital link between financial health and mental well-being. She shares personal stories of financial struggles and the relief of achieving financial goals. Natalie emphasizes that managing finances can alleviate stress and anxiety...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this solo episode of "Nickels and Dimes," host Natalie Kime delves into National Military Appreciation Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. Reflecting on her experiences as a "Navy brat" and "Marine mom," Natalie expresses gratitude for military service members and highlights the financial and mental hea...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this solo episode of "Nickels and Dimes," host Natalie Kime celebrates the podcast's first anniversary and delves into the concept of a "you fund." She emphasizes its importance for financial security, especially for caretakers juggling responsibilities. Natalie outlines key components of a you fund, including em...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this solo episode of "Nickels and Dimes," host Natalie Kime discusses the crucial topic of planning for long-term care and living benefits for aging parents and oneself. She emphasizes the importance of proactive financial planning to avoid emotional and financial stress. Drawing from personal experiences, Natalie highlights th...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this solo episode of "Nickels and Dimes," host Natalie Kime tackles the often uncomfortable topic of financial conversations within families. She emphasizes the importance of discussing money matters with parents and children to foster understanding and ensure a healthy financial future. Natalie shares practical tips for initia...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this solo episode of the "Nickels and Dimes" podcast, host Natalie Kime emphasizes the importance of protecting your financial foundation. She discusses key components such as steady income, budgeting, emergency funds, debt management, and essential protection measures like life insurance and legal documents. Natalie highlights...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! Today we’re kicking off Financial Literacy Month —but with a focus on a group of people who don’t get talked about enough: the sandwich generation. If you’re supporting your kids and helping care for aging parents—all while trying to keep your own life, career, and financial goals on track—this episode is for you. Why Financial Literacy Mon...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this solo episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime delves into the impending $30 trillion wealth transfer to women in the U.S. Natalie discusses the importance of financial readiness, emphasizing education, confidence, and proactive planning. She outlines key pillars for managing wealth, incl...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime delves into the financial challenges faced by female caregivers, in honor of International Women's Month. She emphasizes the importance of proactive financial planning, sharing personal anecdotes about her experiences as a caregiver. Natalie...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime welcomes guest Wini Griffin. They discuss the vital role of financial education, especially for women and single mothers. Winnie, a single mother of three and military service member, shares her transformative journey into financial literacy, spar...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes," host Natalie Kime celebrates International Women's Month by emphasizing the importance of financial education for women. She highlights historical figures like Abigail Adams and Maggie Lena Walker, who significantly contributed to women's financial independence. The episode undersc...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime explores the deep connection between self-worth and financial habits. She shares her personal journey as a single mother and her transition into the financial services industry, highlighting how financial behaviors often reflect self-esteem. Natal...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickles and Dimes," host Natalie Kime and Speaker 1 explore the themes of love, legacy, and financial planning. The speaker shares personal stories about their grandparents and experiences caring for aging parents, emphasizing that a true legacy extends beyond financial wealth to include love, family, faith, an...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of Nickles and Dimes, host Natalie Kime explores self-love through financial wellness, aligning with February's theme of love. Natalie shares her transition from corporate to personal finance, emphasizing self-love's role in financial health. She defines self-love, advocates for a strong financial mindset, and prov...

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here! In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime shares her inspiring journey into the financial services industry. She recounts significant life changes, including career shifts and personal upheavals, that led her to focus on helping others achieve financial stability. Natalie discusses her st...