The Financial Confessions

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  Dating Doesn't Work For Women Who Aren't Desperate | Unpartnered Wealth 28.07.2026 1t 11min

  Thanks to our good friends at Advisor.com for sponsoring this episode! Schedule a FREE consultation call with Advisor today and never make another financial decision alone. Take this short quiz to get started: https://bit.ly/3To24X5In this new 2-part series, Unpartnered Wealth, TFD Content & Production Manager, Alexa Claire, sits down with fan-favorite guest, Anita, to talk about what it's like to date while building a life for yourself in this economy, as two, single Black women of different generations. In this first episode, they talk about the costs (financial and otherwise) of dating as a Black woman, the reality of using the apps at different ages and stages, and how friends can be even more important in life than romantic partners. MORE WITH Alexa Claire- The Single Tax Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD30V46E07RRwxfptSmNuEcKhMyOHGLAD&si=il5lJzhZaRpcyUKf- Follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/momentswac/MORE WITH Anita:- Anita's episode of Just Getting Good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zu1J-Hscro&- Follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/annie_on_a_good_day/?hl=enSOURCES- British Vogue article, “Please Stop Telling Your Partner My Secrets https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/please-stop-telling-your-partner-my-secrets- The Cuffing Economy https://www.intuit.com/blog/innovative-thinking/the-cuffing-economy-how-gen-z-is-redefining-love-and-money/#:~:text=51%25%20of%20Americans%20are%20going,secure%20and%20lasting%20future%20together00:00:00 Cold open00:00:51 Intro and ad break00:02:54 Welcome Anita & Alexa!00:04:11 What does your dating life look like right now?00:11:58 The finances of dating00:17:08 Becoming your date’s life coach00:32:30 What are you looking for in your romantic life?00:38:50 The mental toll of financial infidelity00:43:20 The gig economy of dating00:50:28 Audience q: divorcing a narcissist 00:55:00 Friends who show up the way we expect a partner to01:02:00 Stop telling your partner your friends’ secrets
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  I Went From A Millionaire To Debtors Anonymous At 60 16.07.2026 1t 10min

  Thanks to our good friends at Advisor.com for sponsoring this episode! Schedule a FREE consultation call with Advisor today and never make another financial decision alone. Take this short quiz to get started: https://bit.ly/4ycZtz5OTHER FINANCIAL PRODUCTS WE PERSONALLY RECOMMEND:-Budgeting app: Monarch: https://bit.ly/4vBGZ9G-Investing: Betterment: https://bit.ly/3SAzUI0-High-Yield Savings Account: SoFi: https://bit.ly/4vHE7boWelcome to season 2 of our fan-favorite series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. In our final episode of the season, Chelsea speaks with the fabulous Maryjane Fahey about her iconic Instagram account Glorious Broads, working for fashion magazines in the 90s, going into tremendous debt and finding her way out of it later in life. Follow Maryjane here: https://www.instagram.com/gloriousbroads/Want to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to Chelsea's latest member newsletter! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/46jmyUE
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  The Hobosexual Man Is Everywhere, And He Loves 30-Something Women 11.07.2026 1t 14min

  Thanks to our good friends at Monarch for sponsoring this video! Get 50% off Monarch's Core Plan with code TFD50: https://bit.ly/JGG070126OTHER FINANCIAL PRODUCTS WE PERSONALLY RECOMMEND:-Investing app - Betterment: https://bit.ly/3OejinG-Financial Advisory: Advisor.com: https://bit.ly/4dXOaTIWelcome to season 2 of our fan-favorite series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. In this episode, Chelsea speaks with Mel Hamlett, a journalist and TikToker/YouTuber and absolute expert on the topic of flop men. They talk about living abroad as Americans, finding yourself after years of being "one of the boys," and Follow Mel here: https://www.tiktok.com/@melhamlett?lang=enWant to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to Chelsea's latest member newsletter! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/46jmyUE
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  I Wrote A Massive Bestseller. It Didn't Make Me Feel Successful 11.07.2026 1t 5min

  Thanks to our good friends at Advisor.com for sponsoring this episode! Schedule a FREE consultation call with Advisor today and never make another financial decision alone. Take this short quiz to get started: https://bit.ly/4ycZtz5OTHER FINANCIAL PRODUCTS WE PERSONALLY RECOMMEND:-Investing app - Betterment: https://bit.ly/3OejinG-Financial Advisory: Advisor.com: https://bit.ly/4dXOaTIWelcome to season 2 of our fan-favorite series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. In this episode, Chelsea speaks with Robinne Lee, the multi-talented actor and author of the books THE IDEA OF YOU and CRASH INTO ME. They talk all about our problem with flawed female characters (and women in general), what makes a great marriage, and what happens when you've "made it" but still don't feel successful. Grab Robinne's latest book: https://bookshop.org/a/82703/9781250412751Follow Robinne here: hhttps://www.instagram.com/robinnelee/?hl=enWant to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to Chelsea's latest member newsletter! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/46jmyUE
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  The Worst-Case Scenario Happened To Me. Then Life Went On 25.06.2026 1t 25min

  Thanks to Betterment for sponsoring this series! Get started, be invested, sign up in minutes: https://www.betterment.com/tfdWelcome to season 2 of our fan-favorite series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. In this episode, Chelsea speaks with Kelly LaVallie, a fabulous CPA and fitness enthusiast who, about three years ago, lost her husband suddenly. They talk about grief, baring your soul online, and being open to love again after loss.Follow Kelly here: https://www.tiktok.com/@kelly_lavalliehttps://www.instagram.com/kellylavallie/?hl=enWant to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to Chelsea's latest member newsletter! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/46jmyUE
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  I've Been An Activist For 70 Years. I'm Terrified For Young People 18.06.2026 1t 5min

  Thanks to Betterment for sponsoring this series! Get started, be invested, sign up in minutes: https://www.betterment.com/tfdWelcome to season 2 of our fan-favorite series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. In this episode, Chelsea speaks with Rosalind (Ros) Petchesky, a lifelong activist and retired professor living here in NYC. They talk about coping with this fraught political moment, Ros' activist life from reproductive rights to Gaza, the value of intergenerational friendships, and what money is actually worth.Want to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to Chelsea's latest member newsletter! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/46jmyUE
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  The 30-Year-Old Timeline Is A Total Lie | Just Getting Good 11.06.2026 1t 22min

  Thanks to Betterment for sponsoring this series! Get started, be invested, sign up in minutes: https://www.betterment.com/tfdWelcome to season 2 of our fan-favorite series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. In this episode, Chelsea speaks with Salina Williams, a fabulous style influencer who did things her own way: after having kids starting at age 20, she met the love of her life at 50, and quit her stable job in mental healthcare to chase her passion after his untimely passing a few years later. Tune in for a wonderful conversation about love, grief, and dressing the part and doing the thing for yourself. Follow Salina here: https://www.instagram.com/salina_sincerely/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbtD20fbC1F2kHFRhIEzFEwWant to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to Chelsea's latest member newsletter! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/JGGS4
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  I Spent 26 Years As A Mormon Tradwife. Then I Woke Up. 04.06.2026 1t 13min

  Thanks to Betterment for sponsoring this series! Get started, be invested, sign up in minutes: https://www.betterment.com/tfdWelcome to season 2 of our fan-favorite series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. In this episode, Chelsea speaks with Kim Schlag, a kickass Philly-area fitness coach who also happens to be an ex-Mormon tradwife. She talks about growing up with Mormon convert parents, being trained for wifedom from a young age, finding herself in fitness, and eventually leaving a marriage that had never actually been happy. Follow Kim here: https://www.instagram.com/kimschlagfitness/Want to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to Chelsea's latest member newsletter! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/JGGKS_3
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  I’ve Been Celibate For 26 Years. I’ve Never Been Happier. | Just Getting Good 29.05.2026 1t 13min

  Thanks to Betterment for sponsoring this series! Get started, be invested, sign up in minutes: https://www.betterment.com/tfdWelcome to season 2 of our fan-favorite series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. In this episode, Chelsea speaks with the iconic Heidi Clements about sobriety, celibacy, personal style, baring your soul on the internet, and what really happens when you start to embrace aging and stop giving a sh*t what other people think.Follow Heidi here: https://www.instagram.com/welcometoheidi/Listen to her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-fifty-to-me/id1845908252Want to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to Chelsea's latest member newsletter! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/JGG2
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  Everyone Is Pretending They Have Money | Just Getting Good 29.05.2026 1t 14min

  Thanks to Betterment for sponsoring this series! Get started, be invested, sign up in minutes: https://www.betterment.com/tfdWelcome to season 2 of our fan-favorite series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. In our first episode back, Chelsea sits down with the wonderful Elizabeth White, author and founder of NUUage Coliving. Elizabeth shares her wisdom on "faking normal" when everything's falling apart, surrounding yourself with interesting people (men included), and the joy of work as she ages. Follow Elizabeth here: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethwhitefakingnormal/Grab her book: https://bookshop.org/a/82703/9781501196836Want to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to Chelsea's latest member newsletter! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/EWJGG1
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  The Lie of “Having It All” | Just Getting Good 20.01.2026 1t 14min

  Thanks to our good friends at Advisor.com for sponsoring this series! Schedule a FREE consultation call with Advisor today and never make another financial decision alone! Get $500 off your first year with them by signing up through TFD. Take this short quiz to get started: https://bit.ly/SaraJGGEp8Welcome back to Just Getting Good, our series where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. For our season finale of Just Getting Good, Chelsea sat down with Sara Margulis, Co-founder and CEO of Honeyfund and former Shark Tank winner. In this episode, Sara and Chelsea discuss the wedding industrial complex, being a founder, her experience with divorce and coparenting, being on Shark Tank, and so much more. We absolutely loved this conversation with Sara, and know you will, too!You can follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/sarasebtown/?hl=enLearn more about her company, Honeyfund, here: https://www.honeyfund.com/Thank you so much to Sara for speaking so candidly with us! FINANCIAL PRODUCTS TO GET YOUR LIFE IN ORDER:Financial advisory: Advisor - https://bit.ly/SaraJGGEp8Budgeting: Monarch - https://bit.ly/JGGEp8MonarchInvesting: Betterment - https://bit.ly/JGGEp8BettermentWant to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to our latest member podcast, RomComOnomics! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/46jmyUE
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  What Really Happens When You Decenter Men | Just Getting Good 08.01.2026 1t 5min

  Thanks to our friends at Dieux for sponsoring this episode! You can learn more about Dieux and their approach to skincare at the link below. And use the code TFDieux for 15% off your order! https://bit.ly/DieuxSophiaJGGWelcome back to Just Getting Good, our new series where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. For our 7th episode, Chelsea sat down with 60-year-old life coach, author, former music industry exec, and all around diva, Sophia Chang. They discussed the fertility industry, motherhood & partnership, the importance of decentering men, Sophia's career in the hip hop industry, reflecting on the decisions you make, and so much more! We absolutely loved this conversation with Sophia, and know you will, too!You can follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/sophchangnyc/?hl=enYou can read her book, The Baddest Bitch in the Room: A Memoir, here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51322456-the-baddest-bitch-in-the-roomThank you so much to Sophia for speaking so candidly with us! FINANCIAL PRODUCTS TO GET YOUR LIFE IN ORDER:Financial advisory: Advisor - https://bit.ly/JGGep7Budgeting: Monarch - https://bit.ly/JGGMonarchSophiaInvesting: Betterment - https://bit.ly/JGGSophiaBetterment
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  Women's Insecurity Is The Most Profitable Commodity On Earth | Just Getting Good 18.12.2025 1t 5min

  Thanks to our friends at Dieux for sponsoring this episode! You can learn more about Dieux and their approach to skincare at the link below. And use the code TFDieux for 15% off your order! https://bit.ly/JGGgilleanWelcome back to Just Getting Good, our new series where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. For our 6th episode, Chelsea sat down with 70-year-old model, Gillean McLeod. They discuss aging, plastic surgery & beauty standards, how her modeling career began at 60, finding the right style as you get older, and so much more. We loved hearing from Gillean and know you will, too!You can follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/gilleanmcleod/?hl=enThank you so much to Gillean for speaking so candidly with us! FINANCIAL PRODUCTS TO GET YOUR LIFE IN ORDER:Financial advisory - Advisor.com https://bit.ly/JGGepi6For investing - Betterment https://bit.ly/3KEvPitOur favorite budgeting app - Monarch https://bit.ly/jggepgilleanWant to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to our latest member podcast, RomComOnomics! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/46jmyUE
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  I Left A Bad Marriage At 50 And Joined A Polycule. It's Not Over Til It's Over. | Just Getting Good 02.12.2025 1t 18min

  Thanks to our good friends at Advisor.com for sponsoring this series! Schedule a FREE consultation call with Advisor today and never make another financial decision alone! Get $500 off your first year with them by signing up through TFD. Take this short quiz to get started: https://bit.ly/Advisor1130Welcome to our brand new series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. For our 5th episode, Chelsea sat down with the incredible Aisha. Aisha spoke candidly about her sexual awakening after divorce at 50, healing from her childhood, the importance of body positivity and consent culture, and so much more. We loved hearing from Aisha and know you will, too!You can follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/aishahauser/You can learn more about her work here: https://clfuu.org/ and here: https://connectlearngrow.org/Thank you so much to Aisha for speaking so candidly with us! OTHER FINANCIAL PRODUCTS WE PERSONALLY ENDORSE: For investing - Betterment https://bit.ly/JGGBetterment1130Our favorite budgeting app - Monarch https://bit.ly/AishaMonarch1130Want to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to our latest member podcast, RomComOnomics! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/46jmyUE
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  No Husband. No Kids. No Regrets. | Just Getting Good 20.11.2025 1t 21min

  Thanks to our good friends at Advisor.com for sponsoring this series! Schedule a FREE consultation call with Advisor today and never make another financial decision alone! Get $500 off your first year with them by signing up through TFD. Take this short quiz to get started: https://bit.ly/Advisor1120Welcome to our brand new series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. For our fourth episode, Chelsea sat down with writer Glynnis MacNicol who spoke very candidly about dating after 50, being childfree, living her life authentically as herself, her career as a writer, the financial difficulties of living in NYC, and why things can be harder for women who are not partnered. We loved hearing from Glynnis and hope you enjoy her insight!You can follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/noonetellsyouthis/?hl=enThank you so much to Glynnis for speaking so candidly with us! OTHER FINANCIAL PRODUCTS WE PERSONALLY ENDORSE: For investing - Betterment https://bit.ly/JGGBetterment1120Our favorite budgeting app - Monarch https://bit.ly/GlynnisMonarch1120We have new episodes dropping every Thursday! Come back for more!Want to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to our latest member podcast, RomComOnomics! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/46jmyUE
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  How To Age Well In A World Obsessed With Youth | Just Getting Good 13.11.2025 1t 2min

  Thanks to our good friends at Advisor.com for sponsoring this series! Schedule a FREE consultation call with Advisor today and never make another financial decision alone! Get $500 off your first year with them by signing up through TFD. Take this short quiz to get started: https://bit.ly/JGGep3Welcome to our brand new series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. For our third episode, we sat down with Dr. Eileen Callahan, a geriatric and palliative care doctor, who shared her insights on what it really means to live well in our later years, what women need to know about menopause, what it looks like to work with aging patients, being a working mom, saving for retirement, and so much more. We loved hearing Eileen's perspective, and know you'll enjoy this episode!Thank you so much to Eileen for speaking so candidly with us! OTHER FINANCIAL PRODUCTS WE PERSONALLY ENDORSE: For investing - Betterment https://bit.ly/JGGepisode02Our favorite budgeting app - Monarch https://bit.ly/JGGepi4We have new episodes dropping every Thursday! Come back for more!Want to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to our latest member podcast, RomComOnomics! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/46jmyUE
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  Stop Gaslighting Yourself That “Everything Is Fine” | Just Getting Good 30.10.2025 1t

  Thanks to our good friends at Advisor.com for sponsoring this series! Schedule a FREE consultation call with Advisor today and never make another financial decision alone! Get $500 off your first year with them by signing up through TFD. Take this short quiz to get started: https://bit.ly/JGGepi2Welcome to our brand new series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. For our second episode, we sat down with the wonderful Lindsay who spoke very candidly about motherhood, building a career as a working mom, finding your identity through all of life's season, beauty standards, and dating in your 50s. We loved speaking with Lindsay, and know you'll enjoy this episode!Thank you so much to Lindsay for speaking so candidly with us! You can follow her accounts here: https://www.instagram.com/lindsayowenny/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/lindsayowenrealestate/OTHER FINANCIAL PRODUCTS WE PERSONALLY ENDORSE: For investing - Betterment https://bit.ly/JGGepisode02Our favorite budgeting app - Monarch https://bit.ly/JGGepi4We have new episodes dropping every Thursday! Come back for more!Want to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to our latest member podcast, RomComOnomics! You can become a member on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/46jmyUE
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  Being Single Isn't Scary. The Wrong Marriage Is. | Just Getting Good 23.10.2025 1t 11min

  Thanks to our good friends at Advisor.com for sponsoring this series! Schedule a FREE consultation call with Advisor today and never make another financial decision alone! Get $500 off your first year with them by signing up through TFD. Take this short quiz to get started: https://bit.ly/JGGep1Welcome to our brand new series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. For our first episode, we sat down with the fabulous Anita who spoke very candidly about experiencing financial infidelity in her marriage, getting divorced after 24 years, the importance of friendship, what she enjoys about aging, and the financial moves she made to retire in her 50s. We LOVED speaking with Anita, and know you'll enjoy this conversation. Thank you so much to Anita for being our first guest! You can follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/annie_on_a_good_dayWe have new episodes dropping every week! Come back for more!Want to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to our latest member podcast, RomComOnomics! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/46jmyUE
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  Should I Just Be Grateful To Have Any Job? | Asked & Answered 30.04.2025 25min

  Thanks to Advisor.com for sponsoring this series! Schedule a FREE consultation call with Advisor today and never make another financial decision alone! Get $500 off your first year with them by signing up through TFD. Take this short quiz to get started: https://bit.ly/askedanswered6This is the final episode of our 6-part capsule series, Asked & Answered. Co-hosted by TFD founder Chelsea Fagan & Erin Lowry of Broke Millennial, this series is dedicated to answering your personal money questions, from budgeting and investing basics, to navigating the financial headlines of our current political climate.Thanks to Erin for her expertise! https://www.erinlowry.com/
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  How Not To Settle: In Dating, Business, & Life 29.04.2025 1t 13min

  Thanks to Advisor.com for sponsoring this episode of TFC! Schedule a FREE consultation call with Advisor today and never make another financial decision alone! Get $500 off your first year with them by signing up through TFD. Take this short quiz to get started: https://bit.ly/tfclesIn this special episode of The Financial Confessions, Chelsea sits down with Les Alfred, founder of the She's So Lucky Podcast (formerly known as Balanced Black Girl) for a conversation about building a successful media brand, navigating toxic wellness culture, dating, relationships, prenups, and more.MORE FROM LES:Follow Les on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesalfred/?hl=enListen/learn about She's So Lucky podcast: https://www.instagram.com/shessoluckypod/?hl=enSubscribe to her Substack: https://balancedles.substack.com/