Wealthy After 40: Personal Finance, Budgeting, Retirement Planning, Savings, Spending, Financial Freedom, and How to Retire for Gen Xers
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, a financial and retirement coach helping Gen Xers take control of their money through simple retirement systems that work now and later.
Together, we build a personalized money system that aligns with your values and lifestyle, so you can budget with confidence, save consistently, and create a clear path to retire on your 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.
Book your free 30-minute Retirement Clarity call to talk through your current money and retirement situation. Together, we’ll look at where you are right now, what feels confusing or unclear, and identify the one next step that will make the biggest difference.
👉 Book Your Retirement Clarity Call Now
Or visit my website www.elevatefinances.us to learn more about financial coaching and find free resources to support your retirement planning journey.
Wealthy After 40: Personal Finance, Budgeting, Retirement Planning, Savings, Spending, Financial Freedom, and How to Retire for Gen Xers
Turn Reflection into Action for a Retirement Ready Year
[Ep 169]
As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your progress and set yourself up for success.
In this episode, we’ll help you take a closer look at your retirement journey, what’s fueling your momentum, what’s holding you back, and where you can make meaningful adjustments. You’ll learn how to review your financial wins from the past year, identify the small leaks that may be slowing your progress, and clarify your vision for retirement.
We’ll walk through practical, actionable steps to help you create a retirement ready plan, aligned with your values and financial priorities. Whether it’s adjusting your contributions, refining your budget system, or gaining retirement clarity, this episode is designed to help you take control of your money and move forward with confidence.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✅ How to reflect on your past year and acknowledge your financial wins
✅ Simple ways to identify “leaks” that drain your retirement momentum
✅ How to define a clear vision for your retirement and what matters most
✅ How awareness and small changes can fuel a retirement-ready plan
✅ Quick actions to increase contributions and gain retirement clarity
💜 Book your free Retirement Clarity Call
💰 Join the Retirement Ready Workshop
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