Ep 11 - The 3-Step Framework for Solving Any Financial Problem (That's Actually Worth Solving)
Podcast:Your Money Guide on the Side Published On: Mon Apr 14 2025 Description: Have you ever said, “I’m just bad with money”?Yeah—me too. But what if the real issue isn’t your spending or saving or investing strategy... but your ability to name the actual problem in the first place?This solo episode is a follow-up to last week’s conversation with CFP® Victoria Ferguson, and it’s all about creating a personal framework that helps you stop spinning your wheels and finally make meaningful progress in your financial life.You’ll learn:Why most people never get past step one in solving their money problemsHow to stop drowning in to-do lists and prioritize the right thingA new lens for filtering financial advice (and spotting BS in a sea of influencers)🔍 Whether you’re overwhelmed by credit card debt, unsure how to retire, or simply tired of feeling like you’re doing everything but getting nowhere, this episode gives you the tools to:✅ Name the problem ✅ Prioritize the problem ✅ Solve the problem—without getting lost in the noisePlus:What Warren Buffett’s 25-5 Rule has to do with your financesThe Latin origin of the word “priority” (spoiler: it was never meant to be plural)Why vague financial advice is like shopping at Costco while hungryAnd how smoke alarms at 2 a.m. taught me more about problem-solving than any spreadsheet ever didIf you want clarity, confidence, and a simple way to move forward in your financial life—this episode is for you.🎯 Don’t just solve problems. Solve the right one.