What does it take to be a financial smarty-pants?

Mimi busts some common assumptions about what it takes to be "good with money", and what she focuses on instead. Later in the episode, she gives some words of encouragement as we navigate through these challenging times.

Mentioned in this episode:

• "Reimagine Your Holiday Season" Workshop (October 24 at 6:30 pm ET)
• How iOS in-app purchases work for new Patreon supporters

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Mimi shares tips for saving money on one of our biggest monthly expenses: cars. She also dives into the various types of car insurance, and gives practical advice for deciding what you need and how to keep those costs as low as you can. Mentioned in this episode:

• Compare fuel costs at FuelEconomy.gov
• Compare total cost of ownership for vehicles on Edmunds.com
• Learn basic car maintenance for free from Mechanic Shop Femme
• "Rewriting Your Money Mindsets" Workshop (November 10, 2024)
• Get Mimi's twice monthly newsletters on Substack
• Join the Instagram Live with Hannah on September 24 at 6:00pm EST.

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Mimi chats with artist, writer, and de-influencer, Rosie Albrecht (@CircesPorkRoast on TikTok) to talk about finding meaning beyond the material. They share tips for de-influencing yourself, why influencer culture is so pervasive, and how to make choices that benefit ourselves, our communities, and the planet.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Follow Rosie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@circesporkroast
• Get Rosie’s Deinfluencing Worksheet: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1749291638/deinfluencing-worksheet-printable-pdfs

Links and Resources:

💌 Free compassionate personal finance tips delivered to your inbox: https://meadowsweetmoney.substack.com

💝 Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney

💰 Work with Mimi: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/work-with-me

🔗 Links to resources, mutual aid, and community initiatives: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/resources/

✨ Mimi’s Instagram: @ meadowsweetmoney