Personal Finance With Molly
Where personal finance, behavior, and mindset intersect!
Episodes
29 episodes
Waiting For the Right Time is Wasting Time
Waiting for the “perfect moment” to start saving, investing, or budgeting is a trap that silently steals time, growth, and confidence. In this episode, we explore why ideal timing rarely exists, how procrastination disguised as preparation can ...
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10:01
Excuses Don't Pay Bills
Excuses feel safe, but they don’t pay bills. In this episode, we explore why excuses hold us back financially, how they distort spending and saving decisions, and how consistent action — even small steps — builds real financial freedom.Y...
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Episode 28
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13:15
Comparison Kills Joy
Comparison silently sabotages your financial journey. In this episode, we explore why comparing your money, spending, and financial milestones to others kills joy and clouds judgment — and how shifting your focus to your own path can restore pe...
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Episode 27
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11:13
Setbacks are Teachers, Not Punishments
Setbacks aren’t failures — they’re lessons. In this episode, we explore how missed goals, unexpected expenses, and market dips can be your most valuable teachers.You’ll learn how to shift your mindset from shame to curiosity, how to turn...
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Episode 26
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14:23
The Best Investment is in Yourself
Your greatest appreciating asset isn’t your 401(k), your real estate, or your portfolio — it’s you.In this episode, we explore what it really means to “invest in yourself” — not as a cliché, but as a core principle of financial ...
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Episode 25
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13:59
Small Steps Compound Into Big Wins!
Big wins don’t come from massive leaps — they come from tiny, consistent steps that add up over time. In this episode, we explore the quiet power of compounding — not just in your money, but in your mindset.You’ll learn why small steps s...
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Episode 24
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13:49
Consistency Turns Average Into Unstoppable
Today we’re diving into one of my favorite truths about both life and money:👉 Consistency turns average into unstoppable.Now, I know that might sound like one of those Instagram motivational quotes — but stick with me, beca...
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Episode 23
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10:51
Discipline Beats Motivation!
Today we’re talking about one of the hardest, most misunderstood truths in personal finance — and in life:Discipline beats motivation.Because let’s be honest — we all love the feeling of being motivated. Motivation...
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Episode 22
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15:15
Failure is Data, Not Defeat
Today we’re talking about something we all know intellectually but struggle to live out emotionally:Failure is data, not defeat.Now, I know that sounds like a motivational poster, but stay with me — because when it comes to...
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Episode 21
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17:36
Gratitude Turns a Little Into Enough
Today we’re diving into a powerful idea — one that has more to do with mindset than math: Gratitude turns a little into enough.It sounds simple, even cliché at first. But if you’ve ever felt that quiet frustration of “I s...
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Episode 20
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13:04
Money is a Tool - Not the Goal
Today we’re unpacking one of the most freeing — and at the same time, challenging — ideas in personal finance: Money is a tool, not the goal.Now, you’ve probably heard that phrase before. It sounds nice on a quote card or...
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Episode 19
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11:51
Making Money vs. Holding Onto Money — The Two Sides of Wealth Most People Get Wrong
Today we’re talking about one of my favorite truths in personal finance:👉 Making money is only half the game. The other half is learning how to hold onto it.It sounds simple, right? But it’s one of the biggest financial b...
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Episode 15
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9:26
Am I being frugal… or just plain cheap?
It’s one of those lines that can feel blurry. Because being careful with your money sounds wise, right? But sometimes that same caution crosses into territory that can actually cost you — not just in dollars, but in relationships, opportunities...
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Episode 18
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11:22
Money Milestones That Prove You’re Crushing It!
Today’s episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered, “Am I actually doing okay with my money?”Because here’s the truth — personal finance can feel like a moving target. The more you learn, the more goals appear on the horizon. And...
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Episode 17
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9:36
Focus on What You Can Control: The Real Secret to Financial Peace
Today, we’re talking about something deceptively simple — and yet it might be the most important mindset in all of personal finance:👉 Focus on what you can control.We live in a world where money feels unpredictab...
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Episode 16
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10:03
5 Hard Truths About Personal Finance Nobody Talks About
Today, we’re getting real — like, uncomfortably real. Because the truth is, personal finance isn’t all about spreadsheets, savings hacks, and investing apps. Sometimes, it’s about facing the hard stuff — the kind of truths nobo...
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Episode 14
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9:06
Why Personal Finance Is More About Behavior Than Knowledge
Most people think mastering personal finance is about learning the right facts — understanding credit scores, investment strategies, or budgeting formulas. But information alone doesn’t build wealth or prevent debt. The truth is, managing money...
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Episode 12
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11:07
Financial Infidelity: When Love and Money Collide
Money and love are two of the most powerful forces in our lives — and when they collide, things can get complicated. We all know that communication is key in relationships, but few of us are taught how to talk about money. It’s awkward, emotion...
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Episode 13
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15:33
4 Budgeting Hacks For People Who Hate Budgeting!
If the word “budget” makes you cringe, you’re not alone. Many people imagine endless spreadsheets, strict limits, and a life stripped of fun. But the truth is, managing your money doesn’t have to feel like punishment. Budgeting is really about ...
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Episode 10
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13:22
Maximizing Your Flexible Spending Account: A Complete Guide!
A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is one of the most underutilized benefits offered by employers. Many employees either forget about it, underfund it, or fail to spend their funds before the plan year ends. Yet, when used correctly, an FSA can ...
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Episode 11
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13:46
9 BIG Money Traps to Avoid (and how to avoid them!)
Money traps are deceptive financial behaviors or situations that drain your wealth over time, often making it difficult to build savings and achieve financial security. They can range from high-interest debt to not investing and diversifying pr...
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Episode 9
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17:45
Multiple Retirement Accounts? Careful!
When your retirement accounts are scattered—old 401(k)s left behind at past jobs, multiple IRAs that have been opened over the years, random investments—it’s easy to lose track of what you actually have. The hidden cost isn’t just forgotten fee...
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Episode 8
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12:52
Play Offense, Not Defense
How can we have less temptation and more willpower in our overspending - and spending in general? We want to play good offense! We want to play offense, not defense. We’ll talk about that today!
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Episode 7
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11:20