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Money is not just numbers, and in today's episode, I’m talking with Tari Vickery about the emotional side of money and how money trauma, fear, and scarcity can shape the way we spend, save, and build wealth. Tari shares how her family history affected her money story and why having more money does not always bring peace or financial wellness. We talk about how old money beliefs can follow you into adulthood, why some people still feel anxious even when they have enough, and how healing your relationship with money can help you make better choices.

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Tari K. Vickery is an author, Stanford-trained sociologist, entrepreneur, and financial wellness coach. With roots in a three-generation family of small-business owners, she helped build the operational foundations of several early stage companies in Silicon Valley before founding Life Matters Financial Group, where for more than twenty-five years, she has managed the financial lives of individuals and families. Tari lives in Princeville, on the Hawaiian island of Kaua‘i, where she continues to serve clients and write, drawing inspiration from the island’s natural beauty.

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In today's episode, I’m talking with Sahirenys about how a simple money system can help you stop feeling behind and start feeling more in control. She shares how watching her family lose everything in the 2008 recession changed her life, and how that led her to create the High Five Banking Method, a simple way to use five bank accounts for bills, spending, emergencies, and goals. We also talk about why making more money is not enough if you do not have a plan, how to get ahead of your bills, how to stop leaning on credit cards, and why checking in on your money every month matters so much. This is a real and honest conversation about building a strong financial foundation, even when life feels hard or messy.

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Sahirenys Pierce is the founder of Poised Finance & Lifestyle and creator of the High 5 Banking Method. She’s a millennial Latina mom and financial wellness educator with a background in finance and financial planning. She has held roles at Merrill Lynch, MetLife, and Ameriprise. Sahirenys is known for her practical money systems and has helped thousands of people get organized, build financial confidence, and stay intentional with their spending and financial goals. Her work has been featured in outlets like Forbes Women, CNBC, and CNET.

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In today's episode, I sit down with Shellee Howard to talk about how parents can help their kids go to college without taking on huge debt. We get into college planning, scholarships, FAFSA mistakes, and why the right school is not always the most expensive or most famous one. Shellee shares how her son went to Harvard debt free, why families need to start planning early, and how to think about college costs, return on investment, and real options before it is too late.

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Shellee Howard is the Founder and CEO of College Ready and CR Tutoring & Test Strategies, a Certified Independent College Strategist, two time best selling author, international speaker, and trusted consultant who helps families navigate college admissions and financial planning. A mother of four, Shellee turned her own family’s success into a mission after helping each of her children pursue college with thoughtful planning and graduate debt free, including her oldest son, who graduated from Harvard debt free, completed medical school at UC San Diego, and is now finishing an Orthopedic Surgery residency at UCLA.

That personal experience led Shellee to found College Ready so other families could build a smart college plan without overwhelming debt or financial stress. She has been featured on FOX, CBS, NBC, and other major platforms, and is widely recognized for helping families improve admissions outcomes while keeping college affordable. Shellee’s work is rooted in the belief that every student needs a personalized strategy built around fit, finances, and long term purpose, not just prestige.

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