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EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 15 MIN

#75: Why some nurses still feel broke even if they make "good" money + HOW TO BE RICH

from Wealthy Nurse Podcast: Money, FI, Investing for Nurses · host Ellaine Maala

    I talk about why many nurses can earn $80k–six figures and still feel stuck living paycheck to paycheck, and I explain that it’s not a personal failure but a system and strategy problem. I share my experience as a nurse of 15+ years and break down three main issues:    explain how learning my Coast FI number changed my relationship with overtime and risk-taking, and I emphasize that identity—deciding “I am a nurse who invests”—is what makes tactics stick. I encourage starting by calculating your Coast FI number and building a system around it. 00:00 Nurses Who Feel Broke  00:33 Why Paychecks Vanish 01:42 Reason #1  03:08 What you can do 04:20 Reason #2 06:32 What you can do 07:52 Reason #3 10:47 the ritual that got me to six figures 12:41 Your Identity Drives Money  13:30 Your Next Steps 14:24 Free Calculator And Wrap      Connect with me:  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/nursewhoinvests    Website: https://nursingflowsheet.com/    ➤ Subscribe for more videos on nursing, career growth, and financial freedom!   Coast FI Calculator: https://nursingflowsheet.com/coast-fi-calculator-financial-freedom-for-nurses/  ➤ Free Investment CHEAT SHEET: https://www.nursewhoinvests.com/starter  ➤ Nurse Money Starter Kit with 40% off for youtube + podcast listeners: https://www.nursewhoinvests.com/offers/ty7TNPpx?coupon_code=IG40  ➤ Free Investing Class: https://www.nursewhoinvests.com/class

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