Financial Self-Care with Financial Therapist, Lindsey

28. Why You Spend So Much Money: The Mere Exposure Effect

Ever wonder why you spend so much money? The Mere Exposure Effect and Familiarity Bias is to blame.
In this episode, Lindsey discussed the psychology definition of the Mere Exposure Effect and how it explains fast fashion trends and a innate desire to belong and be accepted.
 
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27. SELF-EMPLOYED Retirement Options with Madison Sharick, CFA, CPA

Investing can be complicated, especially when you're a solopreneur, entrepreneur, and/or self-employed. In this episode, Financial Therapist, Lindsey talks with Madison Sharick, CFA, CPA about all the retirement options including a Backdoor Roth IRA, SEP IRA, Simple IRA, Solo 401(k), and more. Madi and Lindsey also talk about the 4% rule and the 25 year safe withdrawal rate.
 
This investing talk is a little more advanced than our beginner episodes. If you haven't yet, go listen to episodes 3 & 4: How to Invest for Beginners (part 1) and (part 2) first!
 
Madison Sharick, CFA, CFP is a flat-fee financial planner who works with female financial decision makers. 50% mom, 50% finance bro, and 100% in your corner.
 
Madi's website: https://madimanagesmoney.com/
 
Madison Sharick is available for hourly appointments through Jeremy Schneider's (Personal Finance Club) company, Nectarine (linked here).
 
IRS Tax Form 8606
 
This episode is not a financial advice. Lindsey Konchar is not a financial advisor. This episode is for educational purposes ONLY.

26. [REI] 5 Real Estate Investing Mistakes: Our Real Estate Investing Journey (Part 2)

Curious about how to start real estate investing? In this series, Lindsey gives you insight into her real estate investing journey. 
This episode talks about about her real estate investing mistakes, yet still makes the case for why real estate investing is good!
If you haven't listened to Episode 18, How to Start Real Estate Investing: Our Journey (Part 1), go back and start there.
 
Lindsey's Website: https://financialselfcareblog.com/financial-therapy/
Lindsey's IG: https://www.instagram.com/financialtherapistlindsey/
 

25. Travel Hacking 101: How to Use Credit Card Points for Travel with Travel Mom Squad

Have you ever wondered how to use credit card points for travel? It's called travel hacking and this episode is teaching you all about how to maximize credit card points for travel.
 
Today on Financial Self-Care, financial therapist, Lindsey is talking with Tavel Mom Squad to teach you travel hacking 101!
 
Travel Mom Squad is a trio of moms who love to travel the world for nearly free thanks to credit card points and miles. Using points and miles, they've enjoyed amazing trips to Hawaii, Paris, Greece, Japan, Mexico, the Maldives, Italy, Thailand, Australia, and more—all for pennies on the dollar.
 
Travel Mom Squad has redeemed millions of points for hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of travel, and they still have millions of points to use. These points are earned by opening credit cards for their amazing welcome offers and by using credit cards for all our everyday purchases. We do all of this while maintaining 800+ credit scores and not paying a cent in interest!
 
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How to Get Your Next Vacation for Nearly Free: https://travelmomsquad.lpages.co/freevacation/
Find TMS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelmomsquad/?hl=en

24. Geoarbitrage: We're Moving to Costa Rica!

Yes, you read that correctly, we're moving to Costa Rica (for one year)!
This is concept called geoarbitrage and this episode does a deep dive into what geoarbitrage is, how to live a laptop lifestyle, how to move to Costa Rica (or at least our experience so far), and more!
 
Schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation with Lindsey here: https://financial-therapy.myflodesk.com/couples-consult-request
 
Follow Lindsey on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/financialtherapistlindsey/
 
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23. Building Generational Wealth: Helping Kids Invest with Kids Money Academy, Didem Komaromi

Building generational wealth is something most parents would love to do, and it all starts with teaching kids how to invest! As parents, it's our job to teach kids financial literacy, help kids invest, and establish good money habits.
 
That's why today, on Financial Self-Care, financial therapist Lindsey is talking with CPA, Didem Komaromi.
 
Dee Komaromi is the founder of Kids Money Academy, where she helps parents teach their kids essential money skills in fun and practical ways. A CPA with over 15 years of experience, Dee uses her expertise to simplify topics like budgeting, saving, and investing for families.
As a mom of two, she’s passionate about raising kids with smart money habits and generous hearts. Through her courses, workshops, and resources, Dee’s goal is to empower families to build strong financial foundations together.
You can learn more about Dee and Kids Money Academy here:
www.kidsmoneyacademy.com
https://www.instagram.com/kidsmoneyacademy/
How to hire your kids
www.hireyourkidscourse.com
75 Job ideas for hiring your child in your business
https://pages.kidsmoneyacademy.com/75-job-ideas

22. How to Take a (Travel) Sabbatical with Susie Chau

Investing for retirement is great, but have you ever thought about taking a sabbatical while you're still young?
In this episode of Financial Self-Care, financial therapist, Lindsey talks with Carpe Diem Traveler, Susie Chau about how to take a sabbatical.
Susie Chau helps millennial moms make family travel easier and more meaningful through her membership, Raising Explorers Club. She also expertly plans custom vacations and sabbaticals for busy professionals.
 
Susie has been named a Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist since 2021 and is a Certified Travel Designer by the Transformational Travel Council. Susie started Carpe Diem Traveler in 2016 after taking a year long sabbatical to all 7 continents with her husband. 
 
Listen in to learn what is a sabbatical, how to take a sabbatical from work, how to take a career break, and how women just like you have been able to take a travel sabbatical!
 
Find more about Susie here:
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Lindsey's website: https://financialselfcareblog.com/financial-therapy/

21. The ENNEAGRAM + MONEY: How the 9 Enneagram Types Manage Money

Financial self-care includes intentional spending, spending, giving, and investing. But in order to be intentional, you have to be self-aware. One tool that can bring you a lot of self-awareness and growth is THE ENNEAGRAM.
In this episode, Financial Therapist, Lindsey, talks about The Enneagram and money. She tells you what the Enneagram is, what the 9 Enneagram types are, how the Enneagram works, and how each Enneagram type interacts with money.
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20. Can Money Buy Happiness? [Re-Release]

Can money buy happiness? In today's episode, Financial Therapist, Lindsey, covers what money can buy, what brings you joy, the Hedonic Treadmill, and the Triple-Pleasure effect. And you'll find out if you have more in common with Biggie Smalls or Gene Simmons.
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19. How to Make a TIME Budget for 2025

I know people don't like the word "budget" but what if instead of budgeting money, you budgeted your time? Well this episode helps you do just that!In this episode of Financial Self-Care with Financial Therapist, Lindsey, you'll learn what a time budget is, why budgeting your time is important, how to make a time budget, walk through a time budget example, and more!
Remember, money is more than just a math problem; there is always so much more to the equation. Lindsey is here to help you live your life on purpose and with intentionality, so get cozy and listen up!
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