Erin Moriarity, creator of the Erin Talks Money YouTube channel, joins Steve Chen to share the personal story behind her passion for financial independence — from investing at age eight alongside her Depression-era grandmother to watching her mother lose financial control through a difficult divorce. Now reaching over 340,000 subscribers, Erin breaks down her philosophy that most people should DIY their finances well into their 50s, how to build a retirement income plan anchored by guaranteed income floors, and why she's fiercely selective about partnerships. The episode wraps with a candid conversation on AI — how she's using it in her business, her content, and even to manage her own health.