Clarity with where your money is going today is essential to you achieving your retirement goal. If you are worried about how to reach retirement or how to save enough money this episode will help you understand if you should be reducing expenses, paying off debt, or doubling down on savings. What you’ll learn:✅ How to evaluate your current financial reality ✅ Why clarity matters before action ✅ A three point reflection every retirement plan needs✅ Where your first focus should be right now  Related Episodes:Ep 66 - <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-66-why-budgeting-isnt-enough-and-what-youre-leaving-out/id1680973220?i=1000663058979'>Why Budgeting Isn’t Enough And What You're Leaving Out</a>Ep 102 - <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-102-redefining-your-debt-relationship-and-taking/id1680973220?i=1000693336089'>Redefining Your Debt Relationship and Taking Control For Retirement</a> Send me your questions, thoughts, and takeaways from the podcast via email hello@elevatefinances.us OR leave me a voice message at <a href='https://www.speakpipe.com/WealthyAfter40'>SpeakPipe</a> Start your retirement journey with a complimentary <a href='https://tidycal.com/elevatefinancesllc/clarity-connection-call'>Clarity Connection Call</a> Download the <a href='https://www.elevatefinances.us/checklist'>Retirement Ready Checklist</a> and map out your dream retirement Learn more about the <a href='https://www.elevatefinances.us/roadmap'>Retirement Roadmap Session</a>

Clarity with where your money is going today is essential to you achieving your retirement goal. If you are worried about how to reach retirement or how to save enough money this episode will help you understand if you should be reducing expenses, paying off debt, or doubling down on savings. What you’ll learn: ✅ How to evaluate your current financial reality ✅ Why clarity matters before action ✅ A three point reflection every retirement plan needs ✅ Where your first focus should be right now Related Episodes: Ep 66 - Why Budgeting Isn’t Enough And What You're Leaving Out Ep 102 - Redefining Your Debt Relationship and Taking Control For Retirement Send me your questions, thoughts, and takeaways from the podcast via email hello@elevatefinances.us OR leave me a voice message at SpeakPipe Start your retirement journey with a complimentary Clarity Connection Call Download the Retirement Ready Checklist and map out your dream retirement Learn more about the Retirement Roadmap Session

Clarity with where your money is going today is essential to you achieving your retirement goal. If you are worried about how to reach retirement or how to save enough money this episode will help you understand if you should be reducing expenses, paying off debt, or doubling down on savings. What you’ll learn:✅ How to evaluate your current financial reality&nbsp;✅ Why clarity matters before action&nbsp;✅ A three point reflection every retirement plan needs✅ Where your first focus should be right now&nbsp; Related Episodes:Ep 66 - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-66-why-budgeting-isnt-enough-and-what-youre-leaving-out/id1680973220?i=1000663058979" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why Budgeting Isn’t Enough And What You're Leaving Out</a>Ep 102 - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-102-redefining-your-debt-relationship-and-taking/id1680973220?i=1000693336089" rel="noopener noreferrer">Redefining Your Debt Relationship and Taking Control For Retirement</a> Send me your questions, thoughts, and takeaways from the podcast via email hello@elevatefinances.us OR leave me a voice message at <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/WealthyAfter40" rel="noopener noreferrer">SpeakPipe</a> Start your retirement journey with a complimentary <a href="https://tidycal.com/elevatefinancesllc/clarity-connection-call" rel="noopener noreferrer">Clarity Connection Call</a> Download the <a href="https://www.elevatefinances.us/checklist" rel="noopener noreferrer">Retirement Ready Checklist</a> and map out your dream retirement Learn more about the <a href="https://www.elevatefinances.us/roadmap" rel="noopener noreferrer">Retirement Roadmap Session</a>

Ep 145 | Debt, Savings, or Expenses? How to Know What to Focus On First

The Podcast That Helps Gen Xers Retire Up to 5 Years Sooner&nbsp; Top 5% Personal Finance Podcast You’ve worked hard for decades, but now the big questions are creeping in: 👉 Will I have enough to retire?👉&nbsp; Is it too late to start retirement planning? Welcome to Wealthy After 40, the podcast for Gen X women and couples who want to feel confident and clear about how to retire, even if you’re starting late or feel behind on your retirement savings. I’m Dalene Higgins, financial coach and creator of the Aligned Money Method. I help Gen Xers take control of their personal finances by building a money system that fits their values and lifestyle, so they can save consistently, manage budgeting with ease, and prepare to retire on their own terms. Each week, you’ll get step-by-step guidance for retirement planning, smart budgeting strategies, and realistic ways to grow your savings, both your emergency fund and retirement savings, without overwhelm. If you’re ready to stop stressing about money, build a financial plan you trust, and create a future you’re excited about, this podcast is for you. Retirement isn’t out of reach. Let’s simplify your next steps with clear advice on how to retire, starting today. Your first step is a financial reality check-up inside the Retirement Roadmap Session.&nbsp; Book your free Clarity Connection Call at elevatefinances.us/connection to learn how the Retirement Roadmap Session will help you make retirement possible.&nbsp;Visit my website at elevatefinances.us to learn more or share with me your thoughts, questions, and challenges related to retirement at hello@elevatefinances.us

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The Podcast That Helps Gen Xers Retire Up to 5 Years Sooner  Top 5% Personal Finance Podcast You’ve worked hard for decades, but now the big questions are creeping in: 👉 Will I have enough to retire? 👉  Is it too late to start retirement planning? Welcome to Wealthy After 40, the podcast for Gen X women and couples who want to feel confident and clear about how to retire, even if you’re starting late or feel behind on your retirement savings. I’m Dalene Higgins, financial coach and creator of the Aligned Money Method. I help Gen Xers take control of their personal finances by building a money system that fits their values and lifestyle, so they can save consistently, manage budgeting with ease, and prepare to retire on their own terms. Each week, you’ll get step-by-step guidance for retirement planning, smart budgeting strategies, and realistic ways to grow your savings, both your emergency fund and retirement savings, without overwhelm. If you’re ready to stop stressing about money, build a financial plan you trust, and create a future you’re excited about, this podcast is for you. Retirement isn’t out of reach. Let’s simplify your next steps with clear advice on how to retire, starting today. Your first step is a financial reality check-up inside the Retirement Roadmap Session.  Book your free Clarity Connection Call at elevatefinances.us/connection to learn how the Retirement Roadmap Session will help you make retirement possible.   Visit my website at elevatefinances.us to learn more or share with me your thoughts, questions, and challenges related to retirement at hello@elevatefinances.us

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