Buy It Right or Buy It Twice: The Smart Girl’s Guide to Spending Intentionally
Ever catch yourself staring at your overstuffed closet thinking, “How did I spend so much and still feel like I have nothing to wear?” Or scrolling your Amazon order history and realizing half of it is basically regret with free shipping? You’re not alone — and you’re definitely not the only one tossing money at quick fixes that don’t last.
In this episode of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, Shari breaks down the timeless truth behind “buy it right or buy it twice.” We’re tossing out the guilt and rewriting your spending strategy — because you deserve purchases that actually hold up and hold meaning. From shoes that save your back to greeting cards that should never cost seven bucks, this episode is your permission slip to blend value and values, spend intentionally, and stop wasting your money on stuff you secretly hate.
You’ll walk away knowing:
Where it makes sense to splurge so you’re not replacing junk every year
When “cheap and cheerful” is actually the smarter move
How to build a personal spending filter you’ll actually stick with
Why buying better is really about your future self — not the price tag
Ready to spend with confidence and stop the “buy it twice” cycle? Press play — your wallet will thank you.
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Destination Dupes and Dream Trips: How Americans Are Redefining Travel in the Age of Rising Costs with Bank of America's Mary Hines Droesch
Are Americans sacrificing their financial future for Instagram-worthy experiences? Not quite.
In this episode, Mary Hines Droesch, head of Consumer, Small Business & Wealth Management Banking at Bank of America reveals surprising data about how consumers are navigating the tension between rising living costs and their desire to travel and attend live events.
You'll discover:
Why 74% of Americans still plan summer vacations despite inflation
How "destination dupes" are changing the travel landscape
The real reason people are choosing road trips over flights (hint: it's not just about money)
Why concerts and sporting events have become travel destinations
Whether Americans are going into debt to fund their wanderlust
Smart strategies for reverse budgeting your next trip
You'll walk away learning:
The shift from goods to experiences isn't just a trend—it's a fundamental change in how we value money
Social media is driving the "escapism economy" more than we realize
Americans are proving to be surprisingly resilient and responsible with their finances
The rise of "experiential gifts" is changing how families think about spending
Whether you're trying to plan your next vacation on a budget or wondering if your travel spending is getting out of hand, this episode offers practical insights backed by real consumer data.
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Breaking the Breadwinner Mold: How Role Reversal Can Supercharge Your Wealth with Tiffany Irving
In this candid conversation, wealth advisor Tiffany Irving shares her journey as the breadwinner in her family while her husband has been a stay-at-home dad for over 20 years. We explore the financial strategies, mindset shifts, and relationship dynamics that make this arrangement work.
You’ll walk away learning:
How role reversal can accelerate career growth and wealth building
Financial protection strategies for stay-at-home partners
Navigating judgment and social stigma around non-traditional family roles
Money management tips for breadwinner women
The importance of financial education and emergency planning
Finding the right financial advisor when you're a high-earning woman
Protecting yourself legally and financially in relationships with income gaps
This episode is perfect for: High-earning women, couples considering role reversals, anyone interested in modern approaches to financial partnerships, and those seeking expert wealth management insights.
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Taming Your Money Monster: How Your Enneagram Type Shapes Your Financial Life with Doug Lynam
In this episode of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, I sit down with Doug Lynam — Marine Corps officer turned monk turned financial advisor — to explore how your Enneagram type influences your financial habits.
Doug unpacks how your core personality patterns, fears, and emotional wiring shape everything from your earning style to your giving habits.
You’ll walk away learning:
Why your Enneagram type can help you stop self-sabotaging your financial goals
How money wounds form — and why they show up in your daily spending, saving, and earning choices
What “money monsters” are and how to spot yours before they take the wheel
How to use wealth as a force for good and break generational cycles of money trauma
Doug also shares powerful insights from his upcoming book Taming Your Money Monster: 9 Paths to Money Mastery with the Enneagram, including practical ways to identify your type and create a plan for ethical wealth building. Pre-order now for July 2025.
Get Doug’s first book From Monk to Money Manager: A Former Monk’s Financial Guide to Becoming a Little Bit Wealthy-and Why That’s Okay
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The Millennial Caregiver: How to Juggle Aging Parents, Kids, Work, and Your Sanity with Dr. Rachel Piltch-Loeb
In this deeply honest episode of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, Shari sits down with Dr. Rachel Piltch-Loeb — public health expert and author of The Millennial Caregiver — to explore the hidden reality of caregiving during the busiest years of your life.
You'll walk away learning:
You’re not alone — why millennials are increasingly becoming caregivers and why it feels so shocking
How to have critical conversations with aging parents early, before a crisis hits
Practical strategies for balancing caregiving, parenting, and work without burning out
The financial truths of caregiving — what you need to budget for now and how to set boundaries
Skills caregiving builds that you should add to your resume
How to use social media thoughtfully on your caregiving journey
Whether you’re already in a caregiving role or know it’s on the horizon, this episode will help you feel seen, supported, and prepared.
Buy Rachael’s Book: The Millennial Caregiver:
Caring for Loved Ones in the Busiest Years of Your Life
Learn more about Rachael at: https://www.rpiltchloeb.com/
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Ever wake up at 3 a.m. in a full-blown panic, wondering if you’ll ever have “enough” money? Maybe you’re making more than ever, but somehow, the worry never goes away. You stress over every purchase, second-guess every money move, and still feel like you’re one wrong decision away from losing it all.
Here’s the truth: It’s not just about the dollars—it’s about what’s happening in your head.
Welcome to Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, the podcast that finally tells it like it is: your emotions, thoughts, and habits around money are what’s keeping you stuck— not just your paycheck. Hosted by Shari Rash, a money expert who wants to help you ditch shame, rewrite the rules, and help you feel powerful with your finances. Don't worry, this show isn’t another snooze-fest finance podcast. She's here to help you unf*ck your finances and finally build wealth in a way that actually feels good.
If you’re tired of finance bros yelling at you for buying a damn latte and sick of money advice that doesn’t fit your life, hit subscribe. It’s time to unravel your money mess, rewrite your story, and start building wealth—on your terms.
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