Wealthy After 40: Retirement Ready, Financial Freedom, Budgeting, Saving, Debt
By Dalene Higgins - Money Coach & Retirement Strategist
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Top 3% Globally Ranked Personal Finance Podcast
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Welcome to the Wealthy After 40 — the podcast for Gen X women and couples who want to feel confident about their money and clear on their path to retirement.
Hosted by Dalene Higgins — Money Coach and Retirement Strategist — this show is the support you need to get your money organized, intentional, and working toward the life you actually want without overwhelm.
🎙️ Tune in weekly for honest conversations, practical strategies, and simple systems to help you:
- Take control of your money and direct it where it needs to go
- Build consistency with saving and not lose enjoyment of spending
- Navigate the tension between paying off debt and planning for retirement
- Create a vision for your money and your future with a plan to support it
- Make confident financial decisions without second-guessing yourself
If you’re done worrying and ready to take action, hit subscribe and share with friends! Your path to getting retirement ready starts here.
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| Episode | Date |
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5 Pillars to Becoming Truly Retirement Ready
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May 05, 2026 |
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Struggling to Save? Here’s Why Your Money Doesn’t Stay Put
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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3 Ways to Make Your Money Feel More In Control
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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You Make Good Money, So Why Do You Feel So Out of Control?
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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How to Stop Overspending w/Mary Ann Stenquist
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Stop The Worry With 3 Steps To Better Money Decisions
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Why You’re Not Making Progress With Your Money
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Why I Broke Up With My Emergency Fund
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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The Missing Piece That Keeps You From Getting Rid of Debt
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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How to Decide What’s Good Debt, Bad Debt, and Right For You
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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What To Do When You Are Overwhelmed by Debt After 40
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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The 4 Financial Foundations You Need (+ the Missing Catalyst)
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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How Intentional Decisions Shape Your Retirement Dream
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Make Smarter Money Decisions That Support Your Retirement
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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A Money System For Practical Spending and Stress Free Saving
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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The Simple Numbers That Reveal Your Retirement Readiness
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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How to Go From Money Chaos to Financial Confidence After 40
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Turn Reflection into Action for a Retirement Ready Year
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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How to Fix Your Budget Problem (It’s Not Discipline)
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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How to Move From Retirement Fear to Retirement Ready
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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A Practical Guide To Becoming Retirement Ready in 3 Steps
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Step One In Retirement Planning For GenXers
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Your Retirement Journey and My Financial Coaching Why
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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How to Maintain Your Lifestyle in Retirement
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Overwhelmed by Debt? Uncover What's Really Keeping You from Retirement
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Anxious About Retirement? Your Timeline Holds the Answer
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Worried About Retirement? Here’s How to Start Taking Action
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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A Budget System That Makes You the Money Expert of Your Life
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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The Simple Formula to Become Retirement Ready
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Why Saving For An Emergency Fund Brings Financial Freedom
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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One Simple Step To Help You Plan For Your Retirement
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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3 Steps to Build A Retirement Plan w/o Budget Restrictions
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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3 Rules to Build Your Budget for Retirement
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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The #1 Retirement Tool You’re Overlooking (and How to Use It Now)
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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5 Quick Wins to Help You Get on Track for Retirement
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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The Hidden Perks of Starting Late for Retirement Success
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Why “Starting Late” Isn’t Too Late for Retirement Planning
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Client Story: Savings Strategy Of Her First Rental Property
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Your 3-Step Blueprint for Achieving Retirement Goals Faster
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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3 Retirement Myths That Are Keeping You Stuck
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Making Retirement Possible Starts With Clear Goals
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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What Should You Focus on First: Debt, Savings, or Cutting Expenses?
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Why Comparing Your Finances Is Keeping You Stuck
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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How Can You Budget Better? Stop Fighting Your Money System
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Worried About Retirement? The One Step To Change Everything
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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5 Tips for Saving for Retirement Without Sacrificing Joy
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Starting Late? Here’s How to Save for Retirement at 40
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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4 Things To Know About Retirement Planning
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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How to Improve Your Relationship With Money in 4 Steps
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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How to Stop Overspending Money When Tracking Isn’t Enough
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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How to Invest for Retirement (After You Do This First)
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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Saving for Retirement at 40? Budgeting Isn’t Enough
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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How to Start a Side Hustle To Make Money w/Chloe Winstanley
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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How to Build a Budget You Can Stick to Long Term
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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How to Spend Wisely and Save Money For Retirement
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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What If One Thing Is Holding You Back from Retirement?
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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The Beat of Personal Finance with Drew Boyer
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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Can We Retire Sooner Than Planned?
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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You’ve Been Told to Save for Retirement...Now What?
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Jul 04, 2025 |
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How to Overcome Retirement Doubts and Feel Ready to Retire
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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The #1 Thing Sabotaging Your Savings (and How to Fix It)
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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What If You’re Closer to Retirement Than You Think?
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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How to Budget for Retirement Without Sacrifices
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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5 Must-Do Steps If You Feel Behind on Retirement Planning
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Why the Importance of Saving Money Can’t Be Ignored
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May 27, 2025 |
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How Do I Know If I Can Retire? A 6-Point Readiness Check
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May 23, 2025 |
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Reimagine Retirement w/ Bryan Huhn
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May 23, 2025 |
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What to Expect in the Retirement Ready Bootcamp
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May 20, 2025 |
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How Do I Start a Retirement Plan? Dream It First
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May 13, 2025 |
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How to Become Wealthy w/Greg Luken
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May 02, 2025 |
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Top Retirement Fears and Money Beliefs Holding You Back
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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What is Collaborative Divorce w/ Melissa Pavone
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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How Can Budgeting Help You With Retirement Planning
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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A Retirement Ready VIP Session Experience
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Four Retirement Questions and Answers
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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How to Prepare And Protect Yourself from Inflation
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Self-Coaching Your Way to Financial Success w/ Jackie Lentz
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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How to Improve Spending Habits To Reach Your Long-Term Goals
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Ep 111 | Why Life Insurance Is Important w/Joseph Lombardi
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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Ep 110 | How to Improve Your Finances w/a Personal Finance Audit
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Ep 109 | The Checkers and Chess of Wealth Building with Freddie Rappina
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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Ep 108 | Get Retirement Ready With These Smart Moves
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Ep 107 | Advice For Elderly Parents Care From Guest Expert Asha Paulose
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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Ep 106 | How My Client Found Balance Between Debt Payoff and Saving
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Ep | 105 Childfree Wealth Financial Planning with Jay Zigmont
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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Ep 104 | 5 Ways to Pay Off Debt Before Retirement
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Ep 103 | What Is Generosity? A Conversation with Alison Patterson, Generosity Strategist
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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Ep 102 | Redefining Your Debt Relationship and Taking Control For Retirement
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Ep 101 | Navigating Financial Conversations in Relationships with Lindsey Carnick
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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Celebrating 100 Episodes: My Podcasting Journey and Top Episodes Revealed
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Ep 99 | Creating Passive Income for Retirement with Private Lending
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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Ep 98 | Retirement 101: Creating a Fulfilling Next Chapter, Your Retirement
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Ep 97 | Understanding Behaviors for Investing and Financial Success
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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Ep 96 | Retirement 101: The Essential Steps to Estimate Your Retirement Budget
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Ep 95 | Proven Strategies for Financial Independence with Steve Selengut
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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Ep 94 | Retirement 101: Navigating Financial Fears, Debt, and Planning with Confidence
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Ep 93 | Medicare Made Simple With David Kerlin
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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92 | The First Step to a Solid Retirement Plan
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Ep 91 | Smart Trust & Estate Moves Before Retirement with Lauren Klein
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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Ep 90 | How I Made Retirement Possible at 50 [Re-Release]
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Ep 89 | How Gen X Can Reflect, Plan, and Prepare for Retirement
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Ep 88 | Clear Your Space, Clear Your Mind: Holistic Decluttering with Noelle Fowler
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Ep 87 | Day Trading 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Financial Growth with Erin Thompson
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Ep 86 | How My Client Found Spending Freedom to Support Her Financial Freedom
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Ep 85 | How my 90 Day Financial Freedom Accelerator Can Make Retirement Possible
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Ep 84 The Retirement Exercise That Changed My Life (And My Clients')
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Ep 83 Navigating Social Security with Christopher Hensley
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Ep 82 | Essential Steps to Start Saving for a Secure Retirement
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Ep 81 Why A Money Routine Leads to Budgeting Success
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Ep 80 A Journey of Financial Discipline and Growth With Alexandra Dotcheva
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Ep 79 Shift from Emotional to Intentional Spending for a Worry-Free Retirement
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Ep 78 | 3 Ways to Make Sure You're On Track to Retirement
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Ep 77 Can You Afford Retirement? Debunking the Myths Holding You Back
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Ep 76 Why You Need To Stop Procrastinating and Invest in Yourself
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Ep 75 The Membership Experience of Make Retirement Possible
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Ep 74 Healing Trauma and Transforming Finances With Angela Turpin
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Ep 73 How Tracking Can Transform Your Path to a Worry-Free Retirement
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Ep 72 Wondering How to Secure Your Retirement? Here’s Your Guide to Financial Stability
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Ep 71 Why You Feel Unprepared For Retirement
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Ep 70 Am I Ready to Retire? Overcoming Doubt and Building a Retirement Dream
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Ep 69 Overcoming Job Loss and Managing ADHD Finances with Sherry Andrew
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Ep 68 How My Client Learned to Spend More On Herself
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Ep 67 Why Avoiding Budgets Can Lead to Missing Out
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Ep 66 Why Budgeting Isn’t Enough And What You're Leaving Out
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Ep 65 Navigating Financial Education for Children with Elizabeth Rosenberg
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Ep 64 Should You Automate Your Finances? Pros and Cons Explained
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Ep 63 Why You Feel Broke and How to Manage Your Cash Flow Effectively
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Ep 62 Mastering the Financial Aspects of Divorce with Lisa Zeiderman
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Ep 61 Strategies For Making Major Purchases
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Ep 60 5 Steps to Becoming Your Own Financial Advisor
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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59 | 4 Simple Steps to Help You Save Money
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Ep 58 Should You Pay for Your Kid's College? College Planning and Financial Strategies with Steve Mullen
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May 28, 2024 |
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Ep 57 Mastering Retirement Savings Strategies for Solopreneurs with Financial Expert Sean Mullaney
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May 21, 2024 |
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56 | Feel Behind on Retirement Savings? Here’s Your Comeback Plan
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May 14, 2024 |
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Ep 55 Learn to Maximize Your Health Savings Account with Expert Guest Rizek Housari
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May 07, 2024 |
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Ep 54 How to Select the Best Performing Savings Account for Your Financial Goals
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Ep 53 How To Create a Savings Plan With Purpose and Definition
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Ep. 52 Navigating the Journey with Aging Parents as a Caregiver with Richard Hirsch
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Ep 51 Your Successful Retirement Can Be Found Beyond the Numbers With Craig Colvett
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Ep 50 Reflection and Five Bite-Sized Strategies for Financial Empowerment Today
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Ep 49 How to Navigate Life's Financial Maze with Literacy Knowledge
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Ep 48 Co-Investing in Real Estate for Passive Income With Frank B. Hanna
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Ep 47 - 8 Reasons You're Struggling with Budgeting
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Ep 46 How to Increase Financial Stability for a Solid Financial Foundation
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Ep 45 How Understanding Financial Freedom Levels Can Accelerate Your Financial Journey
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Ep 44 Caregiving Chronicles: Stories of Financial and Physical Care
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Ep 43 Why Understanding Debt is Important to Your Financial Journey
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Ep 42 Debunking Debt Myths For Financial Freedom
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Ep 41 Change Your Mindset Around Debt to Find Freedom From Debt
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Ep 40 Soul Based Financial Planning with Dee Dee Baze
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Ep 39 Embracing Your Financial Journey with a Growth Mindset
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Ep 38 Crafting Your Future Financial Vision With Clarity - A Client Case Study
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Ep 37 Gaining Financial Clarity - Reflection for a Successful Year Ahead
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Ep 36 The Unseen Links Between Money and Life with Amy Kemp
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Ep 35 Savings Strategies: How to Build an Emergency Fund on a Tight Budget
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Ep 34 Saved Enough for Retirement? Tips If You Started Late With Faron Daugs
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Ep 33 The 5 Budgeting Phases from Shock to Second Nature
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Ep 32 Learn to Fight Budget Fatigue: 6 Tips to Stay Inspired on Your Journey
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Ep 31 Shifting Mindset from Scarcity to Abundance With Money, One Woman's Story
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Ep 30 Savings the #1 Habit to Financial Security
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Ep 29 Mastering the Art of Salary Negotiation: A Gen X Woman's Guide
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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Ep 17 3 Pillars of Wealth: Your Path to Financial Independence Starts Here
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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Ep 28 How Unraveling Budget Behaviors Can Fast-Track Your Financial Goals
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Ep 27 How to Find Financial Freedom with Focus Groups as a Side Hustle
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Ep 26 How Financial Coaches and Financial Advisors Support Your Path to Financial Freedom
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Ep 25 Navigating Finances Together: Tackling Debt as Newlyweds with a Baby on the Way
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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Ep 24 From Surprises to Savings: Anticipating Expenses for a Solid Budget
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Ep 23 How to Heal From Divorce In 8 Steps with Guest Rachel Ruby
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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Ep 22 How to Navigate a Career Change & Stay Financially Stable During Transition
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Ep 21 How to Stop Mindless Spending & Be Intentional With Your Money
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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Ep 20 How to Teach Your Kids & Grandkids About Money
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Ep 19 Personal Finance 101: How to Set Yourself Up for Money Success
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Ep 18 Struggling With Finding Wealth? Learn How Lila Veronica Find Abundance By Changing Her Money Beliefs
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Ep 16 Divorce - Harder than Addiction: The Effects of Divorce on Family, Money, and Love
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Ep 15 Five Ways to Get Out of Debt Without Sacrificing The Joys of Life
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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Ep 14 Questions and Uncertainty About Working with a Financial Advisor or Financial Planner? A Quick Guide to Building a Relationship with a Certified Financial Planner
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Ep 13 How to Overcome Financial Stress & Fear... After Divorce, Job Loss or Major Life Transition
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Ep 12 How to Become a Real Estate Investor & Build Generational Wealth With Terri Augustyn
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Ep 11 Six Steps to Financial Freedom & How They Helped Me Achieve Early Retirement
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Ep 10 It Hasn't Been Easy! Experience the Financial History of Gen X
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May 30, 2023 |
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Ep 9 Are You Stuck? Unleash Your Potential - Break Free from the Scarcity Mindset
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May 23, 2023 |
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Ep 8 A Pocketful of Financial Wisdom - What the Silent Generation Taught Me About Money
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May 16, 2023 |
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Ep 7 Emergency Fund - The #1 Way to Eliminate Debt FAST
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May 09, 2023 |
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Reach Your Money Goals Faster with Expense Tracking Tools
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May 02, 2023 |
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Do You Save or Pay Off Debt First?
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Are You a Gen Xer? Secure Your Future: Conquer Gen X Money Challenges Today
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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How Using Cash Envelopes Saved Us During Financial Crisis
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Apr 15, 2023 |
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Hate Budgeting? Why You Need to Find a Budgeting Method That Works For You
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Apr 15, 2023 |
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My Story & How I Was Able to Retire Early at 50
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Apr 15, 2023 |
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Trailer
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Apr 05, 2023 |