In this intro episode of The Poppy Payoff Path, I’m sharing where I am in my financial journey — in my 50s, learning how to manage investments, build a budget, and recover from the many money mistakes I’ve made along the way. I’m not a financial advisor, just someone determined to finally get things on track and work toward my big goal of retiring in about ten years… maybe even sooner.

In this short introduction, you’ll hear why I started this podcast, what I hope to learn, and how I plan to share the wins, the improvements, and the inevitable pitfalls as they happen. Join me on Wednesdays for deeper conversations and on Fridays for a quick Weekend Wallet Warm‑Up to help us stay grounded and on budget. Let’s take this road together.