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Curtain Call: All Stars Return to Talk Financial Independence, Fear, and Growth

Well, here we are—for the last time, for now. A couple weeks ago, I wrote an end-of-year letter that functioned like a little “status update” on how I’m feeling moving into 2026. In this episode, I invite back five of my favorite guests for their own check-ins. We talk about: Wha ... Show more

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Why We Judge Women’s Spending, What We Hide, & What We’re Afraid to Admit

Today’s guest won’t surprise you if you read the introduction to Rich Girl Nation, which recollected the 2018 event that made me think personal finance might not be solely for people with brown bananas and pocket protectors. Lindsey Stanberry, founding editor of Refinery29’s Mone ... Show more

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