Money Doesn’t Have to Be Scary: The 5-Minute Habit to End Financial Anxiety - with Suzette Wheeler

💬 message Denise Have you ever felt that little knot in your stomach when it comes to money - maybe you avoid the bank app or just feel like "numbers aren't your thing"? Suzette Wheeler is basically the finance whisperer we all needed years ago. She has over 30 years of experience, but she talks about money in a way that actually makes sense for our real lives.We get into the heavy stuff that midlife can throw at us, like navigating finances after a divorce or losing a spouse, but we also talk about the simple, everyday wins. Suzette shares these brilliant "math hacks" that help you save money at the grocery store and clear the fog around credit cards without feeling like you're back in a stressful 10th grade algebra class.The biggest takeaway for me was that financial literacy isn't about being a math genius; it's about freedom and peace of mind. It's about making sure we aren't "left out in the cold" and instead feel grounded and confident in the lives we’re building. Suzette is so encouraging and reminds us that it’s never too late to start asking questions and taking the lead on our own checkbooks.We dive into:Why so many of us feel stuck or intimidated by moneyPractical hacks to keep more of your hard earned cashNavigating big life shifts like widowhood or divorceThe simple "50/30/20" rule for a stress free budgetHow to start teaching the next generation so they feel empowered tooI walked away from this one feeling so much lighter, and I know you will too. You’ve got this, and you definitely don’t have to do it alone!Connect with Suzette:Website: https://suzettetwheeler.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzette-t-wheeler-mba/Book: Math Hack Secrets: Level Up To Keep More of Your Money Contact:  https://suzettetwheeler.com/contact/Thank you for spending time with me today on the Thrive After 45™ podcast! If this episode spoke to you, be sure to hit that follow button so you never miss one.November 2026, I will be hosting a live, in-person experience called IGNITE: The Inner Uprising™.It is a two-day immersive gathering for women in midlife — women who feel the quiet pull toward something more truthful, more embodied, more fully their own.IGNITE is an extension of these conversations.It’s where reflection becomes embodiment.Where insight becomes integration.Where women who have held so much for others gather to stand fully in their own sovereignty.If something in today’s conversation stirred you — if your body leaned in — that is NOT accidental.The waitlist is now open.If IGNITE feels like something your future self would thank you for, I invite you to add your name here. https://ignite2026.lovable.appThere is a place for us to gather.If you loved this episode, I’d be so grateful if you left a review - it helps more amazing women like you find this show!Your journey doesn’t stop here - let’s keep the conversation going! Connect with me at denisedrinkwalter.com, and follow ...