5. The Financial Habit that Changes Everything

In this powerful episode of Amplify Hope Today, hosts Simon T. Bailey and Sherri Wear sit down with financial advisor and retirement planner Anne Franklin.

Anne Franklin is a wealth management advisor and retirement planner with Franklin-Peiper Financial at Northwestern Mutual. Since 2001, she has helps clients with answering their biggest question, “when can I retire? And how do I make sure I don’t run out of money?”

During a quiet conversation, focused on you, she prepares income projections to help clients determine how and when they can retire. She also specializes in the customized design and maintenance of investment portfolios.

Anne shares how our relationship with money is often shaped in childhood and why income alone does not guarantee financial security. Through personal stories, practical strategies, and honest conversations about shame, debt, and delayed gratification, she explains how anyone can begin building a healthier financial future.

From the famous Stanford Marshmallow Experiment to actionable steps like simplifying credit cards and creating intentional financial goals, this episode is filled with practical wisdom for anyone who wants to stop feeling overwhelmed by money and start making progress.

Whether you're living paycheck to paycheck, trying to save for your children’s future, or wondering if it’s too late to start planning for retirement, this conversation will challenge your thinking and equip you with tools to take control of your financial life.

You’ll learn why your relationship with money is mandatory, how delayed gratification builds long-term wealth, and the simple habits that can move you from financial anxiety to financial clarity.

If you’ve ever wondered “Where do I start with my finances?”, this episode is for you.

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