Everyone's Talkin' Money

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

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

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

You can make great money and still feel like you’re constantly playing catch-up. You can hit a savings goal one month and have to pull it back out the next. You can earn a six-figure salary and still check your account before you swipe your card. That doesn’t mean you’re bad with ...  Show more

In this episode, Shari sits down with Jenn Lueke, the creator behind the viral budget grocery series that helped millions of people eat well for less. They discuss how grocery system failures quietly drain time and money, why meal planning is really an inventory problem, and how ...  Show more

Most people don’t struggle with money because they’re irresponsible. They struggle because their entire financial life is running on willpower and memory—which are terrible tools for long-term success. In this episode, Shari breaks down why motivation-based money management alway ...  Show more