She's Talkin' Money

Why Do I Make Good Money but Still Feel Broke?

You can make good money and still feel like you’re constantly playing catch-up. Maybe you’re checking your account before you swipe your card, moving money around betwee

Am I Managing My Money Wrong? - Make it Make Cents Listener Questions!

You can have $100,000 sitting in savings and be terrified to invest it. You can make $200,000 a year and still feel trapped by your paycheck. And you can have $1 million

Who Gets My Money If I Don’t Have a Will?

If you died tomorrow without a will, who would actually inherit your money? You might be surprised to learn that having a will isn't always what determines who receives

Could a Roth Conversion Actually Cost Me More Money?

Could a Roth Conversion Actually Cost You More Money? Roth conversions are often presented as an obvious tax-saving strategy. Pay taxes now, move money into a Roth IRA,

What Insurance Do I Actually Need If I’m Single?

If you’re single, your insurance needs look different than someone whose household has two incomes. And if you’re the only person bringing in a paycheck, protecting that

Is Saving $1 million Enough to Retire?

Is $1 million enough to retire? It’s the kind of question everyone wants a simple answer to. Hit $1 million and you’re good. Fall short and you’re behind. Except retire

Should I Pay Off My Mortgage or Invest?

You have extra money. Should you put it toward your mortgage or invest it? The answer is very different if your mortgage rate is 3% versus 7%. In this episode of She’s

Am I Financially Ready to Change Careers?

You make good money. You’ve built a career. You may have strong benefits, a title you worked hard for, and a life that looks successful on paper. But you’re tired. And

How Much Should I Have Saved by 40?

How much should you have saved by 40? It’s one of those money questions that practically begs for a simple answer. Three times your salary. Check the box. Move on. Exce

Should I max out my 401(k)?

Should you max out your 401(k)? If you’re making good money, already saving consistently, and have extra cash flow, it can feel like the obvious next step. But maxing ou

Introducing She’s Talkin’ Money

Everyone’s Talkin’ Money is now She’s Talkin’ Money. Same feed. Same host. Sharper focus. She’s Talkin’ Money is the money podcast for women doing well on paper — women

Can I Afford to Spend More Without Screwing Up My Future?

You’re saving. You’re investing. You’re doing the responsible things. So why does spending money still make you nervous? In this episode, Shari answers a question a lot

Sinking Funds, Money Shame and Single-Woman Safety Nets - Listener Q&A Part 2!

In this listener Q&A episode, Shari Rash answers three real-life money questions from women trying to make smarter financial decisions without overthinking, guilt, or one

Make It Make Cents: Listener Q&A on What to Do With a Raise, Extra Cash, and Spending Guilt

In this listener Q&A episode, Shari Rash answers real money questions from women who are doing a lot right but still want more clarity around what to do next. Should a r

The Money Scripts Women Inherit — And How to Rewrite Them

A lot of the way we handle money did not start with us. It started with what we saw, heard, absorbed, and were taught to believe about saving, spending, investing, askin

The Money Advice That Doesn’t Work for Women Who Are Doing Well on Paper

Most money advice is not necessarily wrong. It is just incomplete. “Spend less than you make.” “Save more.” “Avoid debt.” “Max everything out.” “Invest aggressiv

Know Exactly What to Do With Your Next Extra Dollar

“I’ll save what’s left over” sounds responsible — but it usually does not work. Because most of the time, nothing is left over. Money without a plan gets absorbed into c

How to Actually Feel Good About Your Money by the End of Summer

You can be doing fine with money and still not feel good about it. Maybe nothing is falling apart. You’re earning, saving, paying your bills, and making responsible deci

Mid-Year Money Check-In Part 2: The Year-End Decisions to Make Now

The year is not over — but it is moving. In part one of the Mid-Year Money Check-In, Shari looked at cash flow, cash reserves, savings, investing, retirement accounts, a

Mid-Year Money Check-In: Is Your Money Actually Doing What You Want?

July is the perfect time to ask one important question: is your money actually doing what you want it to do? This is not about starting over, beating yourself up, or ass