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The Radical Middle: Building a Money Reset You’ll Actually Stick With

Most money advice is either extreme restriction or delusional optimism. The truth is that real change happens in the middle, where you build systems that work with your actual lifestyle instead of the one you wish you had. This week, I’m joined by Jen and Jill from the Frugal Fri ...  Show more

How to Set Money Goals You Won’t Abandon by March

If you’re tired of setting money goals that quietly die somewhere between Valentine’s Day and tax season, this episode is your intervention. We’re talking about why traditional goal setting backfires, how shame-based goals sabotage progress, and what it really takes to set financ ...  Show more

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