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 shows you how to start asking the one question that changes everything: “What am I actually trying to feel right now?” Then you’ll hear from Kathryn Finney, who was shopping to cope after losing a parent… and ended up turning that emotional spending into The Budget Fashio...

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 Smart Money Moves Before Year-End series, Shari breaks down the strategic moves you can still make before December 31 that could literally save you hundreds — or even thousands — next year. Be sure to consult with your tax professional before implementing any of these strat...

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 this episode, I’m joined by Lori Atwood, CFP®, founder of Fearless Finance, to unpack the evolution from sales-driven advice to fiduciary, fee-for-service financial planning. We get real about what fiduciary actually means, why hourly advice is changing the game, and how wom...

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 fine print in plain sight. In this episode, Shari sits down with John Dinsmore—Professor of Marketing at Wright State University and author of The Marketing of Debt: How They Get You. Together, they unpack the marketing tricks and mental blind spots that keep people swip...

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 this powerful episode, I sit down with Chase Collins, a fifth-generation trust fund inheritor and the founder of Trust Your Trust Fund. Chase opens up about the real emotional cost of inherited wealth: the guilt of receiving money you didn’t earn, the isolation of being treat...

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, a recovering overachiever, educator, and certified Elite Life Coach who’s spent the past two decades helping people move from surviving their routines to creating lives that actually feel good. Danielle is also the creator and host of the Plan Goal Plan podcast (ranked in ...

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-School, Back-to-Budget series, I’m giving you a clear strategy to holiday-proof your wallet and make sure your spending reflects your priorities—not panic. We’re talking sinking funds for things you know are coming—gifts, school events, sports travel—and how to build a 3-mont...