EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 24 MIN
Why high earners still struggle with money
from Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac · host Yahoo Finance
On this episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac sits down with Olympic gold medalist Lauryn Williams to unpack her powerful journey from earning over $200,000 a year at the height of her track career to making $12 an hour as a financial planning intern. Lauryn opens up about being misled by advisors, losing money in a scam, and the hard lessons she learned about commissions, fiduciary duty, and financial literacy. Now a Certified Financial Planner, she shares practical game on choosing the right advisor, avoiding common money traps, building emergency funds, and setting kids up for success with tools like 529 plans—turning her setbacks into a blueprint for financial freedom. Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/seri... Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac on Yahoo Finance is dedicated to promoting economic prosperity for all. Through expert insights, practical advice, and inspiring success stories, we empower you to build and grow wealth. Join us on this transformative journey toward financial freedom and inclusive economic growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On this episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac sits down with Olympic gold medalist Lauryn Williams to unpack her powerful journey from earning over $200,000 a year at the height of her track career to making $12 an hour as a financial planning intern. Lauryn opens up about being misled by advisors, losing money in a scam, and the hard lessons she learned about commissions, fiduciary duty, and financial literacy. Now a Certified Financial Planner, she shares practical game on choosing the right advisor, avoiding common money traps, building emergency funds, and setting kids up for success with tools like 529 plans—turning her setbacks into a blueprint for financial freedom. Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/seri... Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac on Yahoo Finance is dedicated to promoting economic prosperity for all. Through expert insights, practical advice, and inspiring success stories, we empower you to build and grow wealth. Join us on this transformative journey toward financial freedom and inclusive economic growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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