Something shifted for me after I turned 60.
Not a dramatic moment. Not a crisis. Just a quiet realization — retirement isn't a "someday" word anymore. It's a real chapter heading my way. And that realization changed how I look at every subscription, every purchase, every dollar going out the door.
In this episode I'm getting honest about the money conversation most of us aren't having. I'm talking about the moment I found out I was paying for Hulu twice (yes, twice 🤦🏽♀️), why I put my spa membership on hold, and the question that replaced "can I afford this" for good.
This is NOT financial advice. I am not a financial advisor. This is a real conversation — the kind you have with a girlfriend over coffee — about what it looks and feels like when retirement stops being theoretical and starts being right around the corner.
If you've ever felt behind. If you've been avoiding looking at your finances. If retirement has been quietly creeping into your thoughts — this episode is for you.
📌 IN THIS EPISODE:
✔ The moment retirement got real for me (watching my peers take severance)
✔ What I found when I finally looked at my subscriptions
✔ Why the question changed from "can I afford this" to "is this where I want my money to go"
✔ Why late is NOT the same as never — and what to do right now
✔ What retirement actually looks like to me (hint: it's not luxury, it's freedom)
🧠 REFLECTION PROMPT:
What is one thing in your financial life you've been avoiding looking at? What would it feel like to give yourself permission to just... see it?
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this video is financial advice. For professional financial guidance, please consult a qualified financial advisor.
