The Money with Katie Show

Today, we hear from several #RichGirls about the role money plays in their relationships and talk about ways to improve financial intimacy – and, most importantly, create some common ground with a financially irresponsible partner.Whether you're the irresponsible partner or you're trying to cope with having one (or hey, maybe you two switch places!), this episode provides tangible tactics (and even a few 'scripts' you can try) for improving your finances – together.Thanks to all the #RichGirls who agreed to be interviewed for this episode.Other ResourcesAn Efficient Way to Combine Finances for MarriageHow We Built our First Couple's BudgetFollow alongBlogInstagramTwitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever seen folks on the internet talk about house hacking? It's – admittedly – a magical concept if you can pull it off, and basically involves living for free by buying a place and then having your tenant foot the bill. As someone who loves free shit, I was IN.Except... the cost of homes has skyrocketed, and the price of rent (in a lot of places) hasn't risen as much. What does that mean for those trying to get in now?Big thanks to Mallory (@fuelingfinancialfreedom on Instagram) for being my #RichGirl interviewee for today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode dives into gambling research (via Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic, Dr. Anna Lembke) and what it teaches us about our own dopamine pathways:Specifically, how strange it is that we can get the most dopamine when something objectively bad is happening (like losing money while gambling).We'll discuss unhealthy relationships with spending, earning, saving, and – bonus! – we'll hear from 3 members of the Money with Katie community who share their stories about spending problems.Finally, we'll review two major tactics you can try to address the issue (whether you're more of a compulsive spender or saver).A big thanks to #RichGirls Cynthia, Kate, and Taylor for their vulnerability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode brings back our friend Ben Miller, Founder of ChroniFI, for a Pt. 2 (for our first conversation, check out Ep. 11).We talk all things entrepreneurship:  The difference between working a 9-5 and entrepreneurship  The surprising aspects of monetizing a blog  Why entrepreneurship isn’t a democracy The unexpected pros & cons of starting your own “thing” How to begin to find the thing you’re passionate about The consequences of living in alignment, “scratching the itch,” and indulging curiosity for curiosity’s sake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a deep dive into a concept that most of us have probably never stopped to ponder: How much money would I need to never worry about money again? If the answer is, "There's no amount of money that would make me stop (insert hyper-frugal habit here)," this episode might be a must-listen for you.We'll talk resources, privilege, time, and the ultimate existential crisis-inducing question: What's the point?Moreover, is there a mathematically sound or reasonable way to calculate that number? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're revisiting a topic I first covered a few years ago – but with a renewed interest after the Christmas season (and all the damn Amazon boxes that accompany it).Thanks to today's sponsor, Capitalize, for their partnership in today's episode. If you'd like Capitalize to roll over your 401(k) for free FOR you, check them out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Season 2 of the Money with Katie podcast!Today, we're exploring the ways in which I think about strategizing your spending across different credit cards (and how to earn more points).You can sign up for the Travel Rewards 101 free mini course here.Thanks to Capitalize for sponsoring today's episode – you can learn more about using Capitalize to roll over your old 401(k) for free here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A reflection on three key financial takeaways from 2021. Short thoughts on when small purchases truly add happiness. A warning about creeping lifestyle upgrades and their lasting impact. A look at how pursuing work that fits your strengths can make money feel easier.

Ben Miller, founder of ChroniFI and former Goldman Sachs options trader, builds tools that translate money into time. He discusses why common finance advice fails, balancing fear and enjoyment in saving, reframing housing as prepaid consumption, and using time-based metrics to test retirement and lifestyle choices.

They walk through three big planning prompts for the year ahead: imagining life one year from now, taking stock of current finances, and picking a single guiding word. Topics include visualizing specifics like home and income, calculating net worth and monthly cost of living, aligning budget to priorities, and choosing focus areas to steer decisions and momentum.