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Well hey strangers! I hope you're enjoying your summer and the Summer Rewind Series we've been in here on the podcast.   I'm slowly getting back into the swing of things after a glorious summer of chill vibes and family time.  But I wanted to take a minute to address some comments I've seen recently that simply could not pass up the opportunity to speak on.  "It's too late for me." "I'm in my 40s....

Happy July! I'm taking a podcast break this month so I can soak up our last few weeks of summer. But I can't leave you hanging if you need some inspo for your money goals this month so I'm bringing back the Summer Rewind Series! Each episode in July will be a replay of one of our most popular episodes from this last year.  Today's episode was originally episode #130 where I made the case for why y...

Happy July! I'm taking a podcast break this month so I can soak up our last few weeks of summer. But I can't leave you hanging if you need some inspo for your money goals this month so I'm bringing back the Summer Rewind Series! Each episode in July will be a replay of one of our most popular episodes from this last year.  Today's episode was originally episode #123 where I gave a pep talk on wait...

Happy July! I'm taking a podcast break this month so I can soak up our last few weeks of summer. But I can't leave you hanging if you need some inspo for your money goals this month so I'm bringing back the Summer Rewind Series! Each episode in July will be a replay of one of our most popular episodes from this last year.  Today's episode was originally episode #112 where I answered some of my mos...

Happy July! I'm taking a podcast break this month so I can soak up our last few weeks of summer. But I can't leave you hanging if you need some inspo for your money goals this month so I'm bringing back the Summer Rewind Series! Each episode in July will be a replay of one of our most popular episodes from this last year.  Today's episode was originally episode #104 where we talked about questions...

It's time to start thinking about back-to-school!  Ok maybe not the actual back-to-school part of it, but at least the upcoming expenses part of it.    In today's episode I'm sharing from personal experience some of the expenses that took me by surprise in past years.   Not the crayons and pencils, but the things you don't think about until you get an email home from the school that take you by su...

Do you ever have those weeks where you think "there's no way I'm going to be able to make an extra debt payment.  There's nothing to cut."  Because same.... I posted a Tik Tok a little while back sharing some out-of-the-box things you can try this week to still be able to make a debt payment and it seemed to hit with a lot of people so I thought I would go into a little more depth here on the podc...

Are your kids already eating so many snacks or is it just mine?  Summer expenses can add up but with a little bit of planning and intention it doesn't have to be.   I have 5 things I'm skipping this year to make sure my summer spending aligns with the goals that I have so in today's episode I thought I'd share them with you.   And don't forget, it's not too late to join the Summer Savings Challeng...

You know that scene from The Notebook where Noah asks Allie "What do you want?" and she says "It's not that simple!" Relatable because I change my mind all the time.   In today's episode we're chatting about a shift I've seen recently with clients and online with what moms say they want when it comes to financial goals.  And spoiler, I'm kind of liking the change.   Consider this your invite to se...

Summer doesn't have to be a throw away season for your money goals!  There IS a way you can feel proud of your savings progress AND still make Instagramable memories with your kiddos this summer! In this episode I break down the S.A.V.E. framework we'll be using in the 4-week Summer Savings Challenge happening in the Money Mindful Moms Club this June.  And this episode is your invitation to join u...

Are you on the verge of paying off one of your debts and wondering... what do I do next to make sure I stay debt free?  Today's episode is for you! We covered: - What you should change about your plan (if anything) after paying off debt - Mindset shifts that can help you create a new default pattern when your old default was debt.  In case you need a pep talk, today's episode will deliver! xo,  &l...

Signs this episode might be for you: Stuck in a debt cycle? Just getting started paying off debt?  Want to start saving money but you're having a hard time changing your spending habits? Just unhappy with your progress towards your money goals? If any of those sound like you, this episode could help!  I'm sharing 4 things that I would do differently if I were starting all over again so hopefully y...

Off track when it comes to your goals?  Not even sure where you're at?  Feeling discouraged? Sometimes you just need to hit the reset button, right? In today's episode I'm showing you how to do just that.  In this episode we cover -3 steps you can take (let's slow down so we can speed up) -Some reflection questions to figure out what's going well and what's not -What information you need to have t...

Welcome to a new series, The Savvy Mom Series.  Each week I'll be bringing you some expert guests who can help answer your questions about a variety of topics around money and motherhood.  These women have a lot to offer in terms of support and advice, and I know our conversations will help support you on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself.  On today's episode, we're talking spe...

Welcome to a new series, The Savvy Mom Series.  Each week I'll be bringing you some expert guests who can help answer your questions about a variety of topics around money and motherhood.  These women have a lot to offer in terms of support and advice, and I know our conversations will help support you on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself.  On today's episode, we're talking all...

Welcome to a new series, The Savvy Mom Series.  Each week I'll be bringing you some expert guests who can help answer your questions about a variety of topics around money and motherhood.  These women have a lot to offer in terms of support and advice, and I know our conversations will help support you on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself.  Today you're getting an inside look a...

Welcome to a new series, The Savvy Mom Series.  Each week I'll be bringing you some expert guests who can help answer your questions about a variety of topics around money and motherhood.  These women have a lot to offer in terms of support and advice, and I know our conversations will help support you on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself.  Today I'm chatting with Angela Willia...

Welcome to a new series, The Savvy Mom Series.  Each week I'll be bringing you some expert guests who can help answer your questions about a variety of topics around money and motherhood.  These women have a lot to offer in terms of support and advice, and I know our conversations will help support you on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself.  Today we're kicking things off with A...

Hi friend,  Let me guess... you're busy?!   So that means you don't have time to waste on inefficient money management tasks, right?   In today's episode I share with you 3 things I'd automate first to save you time (and brain space.) Plus I share why you want to focus on these 3 things first.  Here's a recap of the episode: 1. Savings (and investments if you're investing) 2. Debt payoff 3. Any re...

Hey friend! Listen, I will never be the one to use fear tactics to motivate you to make changes with your finances.  But I will unapologetically tell you that burying your head in the sand and hoping for the best isn't the move either.   I'll shoot you straight... you need a side hustle.  An additional income stream.  More money, honey.  Whatever you want to call it. There's a lot up in the air ri...

Hey friend! Egg prices.... am I right?!   Not just that but there's a lot to consider right now with everything going on in the world, especially as a mom who wants to make sure her family is secure.   So today I'm talking about some dos and don'ts for life in 2025.   In this episode I reference:  The Money Mindful Moms Club .  Pop in and grab what you need, when you need it.  It's designed to tak...

Happy March! Do you have plans for the upcoming Spring Break?  Before you get tempted to spend money you don't have to make it magical for your kids, I want you to listen to today's episode.   In this episode I share 3 things you can do now to start planning fun family experiences that cost little to nothing.   PLUS in March I'll be giving you an action item for each episode (because sometimes we...

Hey friends,  Today felt like a good day to share a little of our own money goals this year.  In today's episode I share 3 big things we have coming up (that have hefty price tags attached) and what we're doing to prepare.   Plus, I share what the March theme is going to be inside of the Money Mindful Moms Club!  We're saving a seat for you there.  If you want to join us, all the details are below...

Hey Friends! I'm so excited to be back today for a solo episode with a quick pep talk.  Have you ever felt like money just isn't your thing because it doesn't come naturally to you?  Maybe you have watched people win with money and thought how the heck do they do that?   First of all, you're not alone.   But most importantly, you can change that.  And in today's episode I share how I was recently...

You want your kids to learn to handle their money, right?  But... how?  An allowance?  Piggy bank?  But what about teaching them how to save and spend and give?  On today's episode we're learning how to do this at any age with Email from Raising Little Millionaires. Emily Holthaus is a self-taught money enthusiast, reformed overspender, and former educator with a background in curriculum design. A...