Meadowsweet Money Podcast

What's going on with Elon Musk, SpaceX, and your retirement? Mimi dives beyond the headlines to break down what's going on with your 401k and billionaire's IPO. Mentioned in this episode: "You can ignore AI giants like SpaceX, but your 401(k) won't" (AP News): https://tinyurl.com/4tnzw4ra "Retirement savers may own SpaceX or soon will - and not even know it" (CN...

Mimi shares why knowing your baseline number is vital to making better financial choices, how to figure that out, and what to do with it once you do. Mentioned in this episode: Permission to stay cool (Substack) Support this podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney

What does it mean to be good with money? And does that make us cringe? Mentioned in this episode: Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman ( Bookshop.org ) Healthy Financial Habits Checklist ( MeadowsweetMoney.com ) Support this podcast and get extra perks by becoming a Patron! patreon.com/meadowsweetmoney

Do you make purchases that you later regret? Mimi shares tips to stop the cycle of shame and guilt around your unplanned spending so you can have more money for the stuff you love...all without self-deprivation! Love this show? Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney

Musings on getting clearer on our happiness, so you can spend more money on it. Support this podcast by becoming a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney

In today's mini-episode, Mimi shares some quick times to save money on your grocery bill and prepare for food supply uncertainty. Mentioned in this episode: Prevent food waste: https://www.epa.gov/recycle/preventing-wasted-food-home Guide to understanding expiration dates: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/news/story/best-by-vs-sell-by-uga-food-safety-expert-explains-expiration-dates Support this show b...

Mimi does a collective tarot reading to help us navigate the uncertain times we're facing. Follow Mimi on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney

Money mindsets are powerful, but they can't fix all your problems. In today's episode, Mimi shares why you can't just "heal your scarcity mindset" out of all your financial woes. Follow Mimi on Instagram ( @meadowsweetmoney ) or Substack: https://substack.com/@mimicirbusova

What does it mean to be financially literate? Mimi breaks down the seven skills of financial literacy so you can become savvier with your money. Mentioned in this episode: Support this show by becoming a Patreon member! http://patreon.com/meadowsweetmoney Learn how tax brackets work (Two Cents -- Youtube): https://youtu.be/6cRg9bnSnvg?si=yiZV34Xe9otvXx3a Follow Mimi on Instagram: https://www.insta...

Mimi shares where she's focusing more and less of her spending in 2026, and how the Wheel of Fortune card impacts the collective energy this year. Follow on Instagram: @meadowsweetmoney Support this show by becoming a Patron! patreon.com/meadowsweetmoney Mentioned in this episode: Go analog and try a No Scroll month: https://substack.com/home/post/p-178497456 Join the Money & The Artists W...

In the final episode of Season 3, Mimi shares ideas for a more equitable future for all -- meritocracy not included, and encourages everyone to begin daydreaming about a new American dream. Support this podcast by becoming a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney Data sources mentioned in this episode: Remembering Mollie Orshansky - The Developer of the Poverty Thresholds (United States...

Mimi shares the internal and external actions for sustainable financial self care, as well as money-saving intentions you might want to set in 2026. Mentioned in this episode: Permission to give Black Friday the middle finger (values-based gift guide): https://open.substack.com/pub/permissionto/p/permission-to-give-black-friday-the?r=2zhud7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Money and The Ar...

Mimi discusses how first hand financial trauma can impact and disrupt our lives, as well as tips for healing. Later, she shares insights from her No Scroll November, a Patreon-Only Podcast series coming in 2026, and gets back to basics on the four variables you need to pay attention to when it comes to investing for retirement. Mentioned in this episode: Links to free resources: https://www.meadow...

How might we save money during a holiday season packed with uncertainty? Mimi shares tips to keep yourself calm and collected despite the horrors of capitalism. Later in the episode, she shares her plans for a No Scroll November, and financial lessons from the Nine of Swords. Mentioned in this episode: Become a member of the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/MeadowsweetMoney Get Mimi's FREE S...

Mimi discusses the attention economy, how it impacts your daily spending decisions, and small steps to fight back. Mentioned in this episode: Support the show by becoming a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney New Economics for Sustainable Development: Attention Economy (United Nations): https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/attention_economy_feb.pdf Why Other People's Screen T...

We're continuing our real money chats series to talk with Beth; someone that is working hard on multiple money goals but still worries that it's not enough. Tune in to hear how Beth can refocus on all the things going right in her journey, where she might put her energy and attention next, and what's motivating her along the way. Want to support this show? Check out Mimi's Patreon!...

Ready to finally tackle your debt once and for all? Not sure how to get started? Mimi breaks down the strategies to get you closer to debt freedom without losing your will to live. Mentioned in this episode: Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney Undebt. It Snowball/Avalanche Calculator: https://undebt.it/debt-avalanche-calculator.php#snowball-calc Amortization Calculator: https...

Mimi sits down with Patreon Supporter, Miranda, to discuss her journey to becoming financially savvy. Discover how she used small wins to get closer to her goals of saving and investing, applied discernment while learning, and the advice she has for anyone just starting out. To support this podcast and get access to bonus content, become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney

Mimi shares some encouraging and heartfelt messages about money that you probably need to hear today. Later in the episode, she shares how to use the energy of the Emperor card in the tarot deck from a personal finance perspective. Mentioned in this episode: Follow Mimi on Substack: https://substack.com/@meadowsweetmoney Become a Patreon Supporter 💝: https://www.patreon.com/c/MeadowsweetMoney Hea...

Mimi sits down with Patreon supporter, Casey, to discuss the challenges and uncertainty of unemployment. They also discuss creating financial goals in the face of changing circumstances, how to save when you don't make enough money, and letting go of the guilt when it comes to spending. To schedule a free consult with Mimi, please visit: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/

Mimi shares the story of a friend that was recently a victim of a scam, and details what happened, how they recovered, and what to look out for to protect yourself and your money. Mentioned in this episode: How to freeze your credit: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-does-it-mean-to-put-a-security-freeze-on-my-credit-report-en-1341/ FTC's guide to recovering from scams: https://con...

Mimi continues the conversation around money mindsets by exploring five common lies we tell ourselves about money, and how we can liberate ourselves. Later in the episode, Mimi gets back to basics to discuss types of home equity loans, and what you need to know about using leveraging this type of debt for home renovations. Mentioned in this episode: Debt avalanche calculator: https://undebt.it/deb...

The internet is chock-full of money mantras, affirmations, and suggestions for having more gratitude around your money. And while it's a great idea to move away from scarcity mindsets, there's a lot missing from the conversation. Mimi breaks down what you need to know about money mindsets and some tips to actually heal yourself. Later, she shares what we can learn about security and abunda...

It's easy to look past our present happiness in hopes of an idealized future, and this can affect our financial decisions in big ways. Mimi breaks down steps to stop interrupting your own joy and start aligning your money with the present moment. Plus, she shares tips to weigh benefits when searching for a new job. Mentioned in this episode: Become a Patreon Supporter: https://www.patreon.com/...

Having a good credit score seems terribly important, but how does one achieve that (particularly when the scoring systems seem less than transparent?) Mimi breaks down everything you need to know about getting your credit score on the up-and-up. And later, she discusses the juxtaposition of the King of Cups and the Five of Pentacles in today's financially intuitive segment. Mentioned in this episo...