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You Save Money… But You Still Feel Guilty Spending It

You Save Money… But You Still Feel Guilty Spending It 
 
You check your savings. It's growing. You can afford the thing. And you still feel guilty buying it.
In this episode of Deeply Invested, Maddie and Meghan dig into one of the most common — and least talked about — money struggles for high-achieving women: spending guilt. Not the kind that comes from overspending. The kind that shows up even when you're doing everything right.
They break down the three root causes behind the guilt, what it actually looks like in everyday life, and four practical steps to start spending with confidence — without undoing the financial progress you've worked so hard to build.
In this episode:
Why saving more can actually make spending feel harder
The "permission problem" that keeps you stuck in saving mode
How fear of going backwards shows up in your spending habits
What your Safe to Spend number is and how to find it
Why practicing spending is a skill — and how to build it
Reflection question: Where are you holding back, even though you don't have to?
Also mentioned: Budget Blueprint Builder — Our one-hour workshop with an Excel and Google Sheets template built for exactly this kind of mid-year reset. $47. Linked Here!
Read the full Show Notes Here!
 
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CFO Corner Week 22: Your Debt Is Shrinking (Have You Noticed?)

Do you actually know how much debt you've paid off this year?
Not a feeling — the real number.
In this episode, we're doing a mid-year CFO check-in on your debt. We walk through a simple 3-step exercise to calculate your actual progress since January, why that number matters more than you think, and what to do with it to set yourself up for a strong second half of the year.
In this episode:
Why debt payoff feels invisible (and why it's not)
The 3-step progress check anyone can do in 5 minutes
3 action steps to take once you have your number
Read the full Show Notes Here!
 
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Why Your Brain Is Working Against Your Wallet (And What to Do About It)

You're not bad with money. Your brain is just doing exactly what human brains do.
In this episode, Maddie and Meghan walk through five psychological concepts that quietly work against your wallet — from why future-you feels like a stranger to why you'd rather scrub your bathroom than open a credit card statement. Each one is backed by real research, and each one comes with a practical move you can make this week.
The problem was never discipline. It was always just psychology. And now you have the tools.
Resources:
🎯 5-Day Expense Reset — Free. For when today's episode made you want to finally just look at the full picture.
📊 Your Budget Blueprint — $47. One hour. A budget built around your real life.
📱 Instagram: @your.money.style
📬 Substack: yourmoneystyle.substack.com
 
Read the full Show Notes Here!
 
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CFO Corner Week 21: 6 Months Down — Here's What Your Money Actually Did

Six months of data just landed in your bank account — are you actually looking at it?
In this week's CFO Corner, Meghan walks you through a mid-year spending audit: how to pull your YTD numbers, what patterns to look for, and how to optimize just one category before the year is over. No overhaul required. No shame involved. Just one honest look at where your money actually went — and one smart decision about what happens next.
The second half of the year starts now. Let's make it count
Also mentioned: Budget Blueprint Builder — Our one-hour workshop with an Excel and Google Sheets template built for exactly this kind of mid-year reset. $47. Linked Here!
Read the full Show Notes Here!
 
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Can Money Actually Buy Happiness? Here's What the Science Really Says

"Money can't buy happiness." You've heard it a thousand times. But what if the research everyone's been quoting for the last decade was actually flawed?
In this episode, Maddie and Meghan dig into the real science of money and happiness — including the 2023 study that updated everything we thought we knew. They break down what the research actually says about financial stress, why the number matters less than what it unlocks, and how the comparison trap quietly steals progress at every income level.
The question isn't whether money buys happiness. It's whether yours is working for you.
Resources mentioned:
🎯 5-Day Expense Reset Challenge — Free. Built for that "I need to finally see where my money is going" moment. No shame, no restriction.
📊 Your Budget Blueprint — $47. One hour. A real budget built around your actual life.
📱 Instagram: @your.money.style
📬 Substack: yourmoneystyle.substack.com
Read the full Show Notes Here!
 
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Rakuten
 
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CFO Corner Week 20: Did Your Raise Actually Build Wealth

You got a raise. But did it actually move your finances forward — or did it just make life a little more expensive?
In this week's CFO check-in, we're doing a quick but honest audit: where did your raise money actually go? We break down the three questions every high-earner should ask after a salary bump, why lifestyle inflation is sneakier than you think, and three specific actions you can take this week to make sure future-you actually benefits from the income you're earning today.
More money doesn't change your life. What you do with it does.
Also mentioned: Our full deep-dive episode on lifestyle inflation and why income increases so often don't lead to wealth increases. Listen HERE!
Read the full Show Notes Here!
 
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Don’t Get Played: The Side Hustle Truth Nobody Posts About

If your scroll looks anything like ours, you've seen at least three ads this week promising $10,000 a month from your phone. No experience. No boss. No problem. The desire for extra income is completely valid — but the way side hustles are being sold online has gotten out of hand.
In this episode of Deeply Invested, Maddie and Meghan break down the five universal red flags every side hustle ad should be measured against, do an honest reality check on the big ones (SMMA, affiliate marketing, dropshipping, print on demand), and play a game of "real or made up?" with five side hustles you've probably seen online.
The goal isn't to talk you out of side hustles — it's to make sure you walk into them with your eyes open. Plus, the unglamorous options that actually work, and the simple test to run before you try anything new.
Resources:
Past episode: The Side Hustle Starter Pack: Goals, Plans & Getting It Done
Past episode: Want to Make $1,000 a Month on the Side? Let’s Talk Options
FTC side hustle scam alert: consumer.ftc.gov
Budget Blueprint Builder
Free guide: Side Hustle Resource Guide (Canva)
 
Read the full Show Notes Here!
 
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CFO Corner Week 19: The Side Hustle Episode for People Who Hate Hustle Culture

Side income isn't just about money — it's about options. And summer, with its flexible schedules and seasonal demand, is one of the best times of year to start earning a little (or a lot) extra.
In this 10-minute CFO Corner check-in, Meghan breaks down two tiers of side hustles: micro hustles like Poshmark, Rover, website testing, and weekend brand ambassador work that can bring in $100–$500 a month, and serious income plays like freelance marketing, UGC content creation, and tutoring that can earn $500–$2,000+. She also shares the one contract clause you should check before you start, a reality check on what the median side hustler actually earns, and a 20-minute action step you can take this week.
No hustle culture. No burnout. Just realistic options that fit the life you're already living.
Read the full Show Notes Here!
 
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Financial Self-Care Is the Self-Care No One's Talking About

When was the last time you genuinely did something for yourself? A face mask, a workout, a mental health day? We've fully embraced self-care as a culture — and that's a good thing. But there's a form of self-care almost no one is talking about, and it might be the one you need most.
In this episode, Meghan and Maddie introduce the concept of financial self-care — small, intentional money habits that make your day-to-day life feel easier, calmer, and more in control. They break down the difference between reactive and proactive self-care, share specific habits across three categories (Make My Life Easier, Reduce My Stress, and Support My Future Self), and walk you through how to start a simple, sustainable routine — without spreadsheets, deprivation, or guilt.
If money stress is the thing keeping you up at night, this is the conversation you've been waiting for.
Resources Mentioned
The Automation Episode: Build Your Money System in 30 Minutes — https://liveyourmoneystyle.podbean.com/e/money_automation/
Free 5-Day Expense Challenge — https://yourmoneystyle.myflodesk.com/5dayexpensereset
Confident Investor Blueprint — https://yourmoneystyle.myflodesk.com/confidentinvestorblueprint
The Best Budgeting Strategy You're Probably Not Using: Sinking Funds — https://liveyourmoneystyle.podbean.com/e/sinking_funds/
Read the full Show Notes Here!
 
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CFO Corner Week 18: Check Your Credit Report

It's mid-year, and that means it's time for a credit report check-in. In Week 18 of CFO Corner, we walk through why your credit report matters, the three major bureaus, and a simple strategy to monitor your credit all year long without paying for a service. Plus, get a step-by-step guide on what to look for when you pull your report - from personal info to payment history to suspicious inquiries. Twenty minutes today could save you thousands. 
 
Resources:Free Credit Score Check
 
Read the full Show Notes Here!
 
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