Episodes

We don’t always spend because we’re “bad with money.” We spend because we’re human — grieving, stressed, lonely, or trying to feel in control. In this episode, Shari breaks down emotional spending as a signal, not a flaw, and...

Simple, legal, and smart ways to shrink your tax bill while boosting your wealth. If you’ve ever filed your taxes in April and thought, “Well… I wish I’d known that sooner,” this episode is your redo moment. In Part 2 of the ...

Four questions to get your finances back in shape before 2026 sneaks up.

Stop waiting until you “know enough.” Here’s how to start investing with confidence — no jargon, no stress, no perfect timing required.

For too long, financial advice came with strings attached — confusing titles, hidden commissions, and “suitable” recommendations that didn’t always serve you. But the future of financial planning looks a lot different. In thi...

Why do smart people still fall into debt traps? The truth is, debt is marketed to us in ways to exploit our psychology. We underestimate the true cost of borrowing, overestimate our ability to pay, and let lenders hide the fi...

NerdWallet’s Elizabeth Ayoola on using AI for your money — without losing the human touch.

Stop relying on willpower and start saving smarter — the simple system that makes your money grow on autopilot.

How to overcome fear, start trading with confidence, and build real wealth — even if CNBC makes your eyes glaze over.

This isn’t a conversation you hear every day. In fact, most people will never talk about it out loud. But money—whether you have too much or not enough—always brings feelings with it: guilt, pressure, shame, confusion. In thi...

From “great deals” that aren’t to friends who cost you more than you realize — here’s how to outsmart the everyday money traps that drain your wealth.

Debt doesn’t have to mean deprivation — here’s how to pay it off and still live your life.

You’ve done everything “right”—built the career, raised the kids, earned the credentials, checked all the boxes—and yet, something still feels... empty. In this conversation, Shari Rash sits down with Danielle McGeough, PhD ,...

Stop treating your budget like a punishment—it’s time to make it your permission slip for what really matters.

Balancing invisible labor, income gaps, and money mindsets to create healthier financial partnerships.

Author of The D Word and host of The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast, Kate Anthony shares how women can confront the hardest marriage decisions, break free from financial fear, and rewrite their future.

From Roth IRAs to HSAs, employer matches to diversification—smart strategies to grow and protect your money for decades.

Decluttering, emotional attachment to “stuff,” and how clutter drains your wallet and your well-being.

Numbers tell the story of your business. Ignoring your books is costing you profits, peace of mind, and even your paycheck.

The unglamorous side of money is what actually keeps you rich — here’s how to master it.

Why September is the real financial new year—and how to choose one powerful money goal that sets you up for long-term success.

The habits that actually keep you out of money stress — and why boring works

Turning milestone mistakes and breakthroughs into the money truths you can use today.

The next three months—Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the holidays—are basically a budgeting minefield. Even if you’ve been disciplined all year, this season can throw your money game completely off. In Part 3 of our Back-to-Sch...