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On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Jamie Bosse—Financial Planner, author, and mom of four—for an empowering conversation about how to raise financially confident kids and introduce investing early.
Jamie is passionate about helping young families take control of their finances while teaching children practical money skills that will serve them for life. As the author of Investing for Tweens, Money Boss Mom, and the Milton the Money Savvy Pup children's book series, she believes financial literacy should start long before adulthood.
In this episode, Jamie shares simple, realistic ways parents can teach investing, saving, and healthy money habits without overwhelm—while also modeling confidence, balance, and intentionality at home.
 
What Jamie Discussed on the Podcast:
Her background and what inspired her passion for helping families raise money-smart kids.
Why teaching investing and financial literacy early is so important for tweens and young children.
Advice for parents who feel intimidated teaching money lessons while still figuring out finances themselves.
The most important financial lessons tweens should learn before becoming teenagers.
Simple and engaging ways to introduce investing to children.
Common mistakes families make when teaching kids about money and how to avoid them.
How to teach delayed gratification and smart saving without creating fear or guilt around spending.
How being a mom of four shaped her approach to financial education.
Practical ways to make money conversations part of everyday family life.
Mindset shifts that help children grow into financially confident adults.
 
How to Keep Up With Jamie:
Instagram: @MoneyBossMom
Facebook: Money Boss Mom
Websites: CGNadvisors.com
Personal site: moneybossmom.com
More of her books: miltonthemoneysavvypup.com
 
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You just got married, congratulations!
This is one of the most exciting chapters of your life… but it's also one of the most important times to get your money right. Because here's the truth: merging your life also means merging your finances — and if you don't do it intentionally, money can quickly become a source of stress instead of strength in your marriage.
On this episode, I'm walking you through 9 smart money moves every newly married couple should make right away to build a strong financial foundation together. Whether you're combining finances, keeping things separate, or doing a hybrid approach — these steps will help you avoid common mistakes and start building wealth as a team.
You'll learn key tips on:
How to talk openly about money with your spouse
How to structure your bank accounts as a couple
How to align your financial goals and avoid conflict
What to update immediately after getting married
How to build an emergency fund and protect your future
Why estate planning matters (even early on) 
Marriage is about partnership, and that includes your money.
 
New Book - Clever Girl Millionaire; A Guide to Redefining What's Possible, Turning Ambitions into Actions, and Dreams into Millions - Available to order now
 
More Clever Girl Finance Resources:
👋 New to Clever Girl Finance? Start here: https://clevergirlfinance.com/start-here
❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: clevergirlfinance.com/books
❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages
❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: clevergirlfinance.com/blog
❤ Follow us on Instagram: @clevergirlfinance

On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Deora Clairé—Digital Marketing Professional, author, speaker, and Christian bilingual singer-songwriter—for a deeply honest conversation about rebuilding your life after financial and personal setbacks.
Deora opens up about her mental health crisis during the pandemic, the experience of filing for bankruptcy at 26, and the reality of starting over from the ground up—financially, emotionally, and spiritually.
She shares how she moved from that low point into a high-earning corporate role while intentionally rebuilding her savings, paying down debt, and restoring her credit.
Through her story, Deora offers powerful insight into choosing consistency over perfection, releasing financial shame, and finding the confidence to begin again—no matter where you're starting from.
 
What Deora Discussed on the Podcast:
Her experience navigating a mental health crisis and how it impacted her finances.
What filing for bankruptcy at 26 was really like—emotionally and financially.
The reality that habits don't automatically change after debt discharge.
The turning point that sparked both mental and financial transformation.
What choosing consistency over perfection looks like in real life.
Mindset shifts needed to break cycles of debt and negative net worth.
Letting go of financial shame and rebuilding confidence.
Advice for anyone feeling like they've completely messed up their finances.
 
How to Keep Up With Deora Clairé:
Follow on Instagram: @deoraclaire
Learn more: deoraclaire.com
 
New Book - Clever Girl Millionaire; A Guide to Redefining What's Possible, Turning Ambitions into Actions, and Dreams into Millions - Available to order now
 
More Clever Girl Finance Resources:
👋 New to Clever Girl Finance? Start here: https://clevergirlfinance.com/start-here
❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: clevergirlfinance.com/books
❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages
❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: clevergirlfinance.com/blog
❤ Follow us on Instagram: @clevergirlfinance

If you've paid off your debt… first of all, congratulations. That is a huge financial milestone.
But here's the truth most people don't talk about: What you do next matters just as much as paying it off. Because if you don't have a plan, that extra money can disappear just as quickly as it used to go toward debt.
On this episode, I'm walking you through 10 smart money moves to make after paying off debt so you can stay debt-free and start building real wealth.
You'll learn: 
What to do immediately after paying off debt
How to avoid lifestyle creep
Where to put your extra money now
How to build your emergency fund the right way
How to start investing after debt
How to shift your mindset from debt-free to wealth builder
This is your next chapter. Paying off debt is often about survival. What comes next is about ownership, investing, and long-term wealth.
 
New Book - Clever Girl Millionaire; A Guide to Redefining What's Possible, Turning Ambitions into Actions, and Dreams into Millions - Available to order now
 
More Clever Girl Finance Resources:
👋 New to Clever Girl Finance? Start here: https://clevergirlfinance.com/start-here
❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: clevergirlfinance.com/books
❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages
❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: clevergirlfinance.com/blog
❤ Follow us on Instagram: @clevergirlfinance

On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Angela Weikel, founder of The Moneta Academy, for a powerful conversation about what it really takes to rebuild your finances while navigating burnout, service work, and real life pressure. 
She shares her personal journey from being nearly $80,000 in debt and emotionally overwhelmed to achieving financial stability, paying off her car, and becoming a homeowner. Through a nervous-system–informed lens, Angela reframes financial stress and burnout not as personal failure, but as a response to systemic strain, and offers a more compassionate, sustainable path to building clarity, confidence, and peace with money.
Angela is deeply committed to supporting the helpers—case managers, advocates, and system leaders—who carry so much for others, often at the expense of themselves.
What Angela Discussed on the Podcast:
Her background and what led her to join Clever Girl Finance.
What life felt like while carrying nearly $80,000 in debt—emotionally and financially.
The decision to stop staying stuck and take control of her finances.
Building a relationship with money rooted in clarity, consistency, and self-trust.
The specific tools and frameworks that helped her pay off debt.
What made her financial transformation sustainable—not just temporary.
The difference between financial stability and true financial peace.
How goal setting helped turn intention into real, measurable progress.
Challenging the belief that financial stability isn't possible for everyone.
How her personal journey now shapes the way she supports others through The Moneta Academy.
Advice for women who pour into others but feel financially and emotionally drained themselves.
Her clever girl superpower.
Where to learn more about her work and offerings.
 
How to Keep Up With Angela Weikel:
LinkedIn: Angela Weikel
Instagram: @the_moneta_academy
Join her waitlist: Mini Course Waitlist
Learn more: Angela Weikel
 
New Book - Clever Girl Millionaire; A Guide to Redefining What's Possible, Turning Ambitions into Actions, and Dreams into Millions - Available to order now
 
More Clever Girl Finance Resources:
👋 New to Clever Girl Finance? Start here: https://clevergirlfinance.com/start-here
❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: clevergirlfinance.com/books
❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages
❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: clevergirlfinance.com/blog
❤ Follow us on Instagram: @clevergirlfinance