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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 15 MIN

Why You’re Not Making Progress With Your Money

from Wealthy After 40: Retirement Ready, Financial Freedom, Budgeting, Saving, Debt · host Dalene Higgins - Money Coach & Retirement Strategist

[Ep 180]If you’ve ever wondered why you’re not making progress with money or think you’re bad with money, this episode is for you.In this episode, I talk about how managing money is different as you get older, specifically for those individuals over 40 and 50, and this may be keeping you from making progress with your money. By the end of the episode, you’ll understand why multiple priorities are distracting and how to find the one thing that will give you the greatest momentum with your money.  In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why struggling with money happens for so many women and couples over 40✅ The biggest mistake people make when trying to take action and make progress to retirement✅ How to start defining that one action step for the greatest momentum✅ A simple way to begin making progress on your retirement journeyEpisode Highlights:00:00 Why You Feel Stuck02:33 Accumulation Habits04:25 Old Habits Stall Progress08:22 Scenarios to Find Focus10:09 Map the Path and Detours11:56 What Winning Looks Like13:27 Reassess and Build New HabitsWhat topic or question would you love answered on the podcast?Not sure what you need to do to make retirement happen? Let’s identify your priorities and next steps in a Retirement Strategy Session. Book your session today.Looking to learn more about being retirement ready?Join the Facebook community Retirement Ready Hub to continue the conversation and learn how to accelerate your retirement progress.Wondering where your money actually goes each month? Get real answers on a money clarity call. Book yours today.Connect with meFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/dalene.higgins/

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[Ep 180] If you’ve ever wondered why you’re not making progress with money or think you’re bad with money, this episode is for you. In this episode, I talk about how managing money is different as you get older, specifically for those individuals over 40 and 50, and this may be keeping you from making progress with your money. By the end of the episode, you’ll understand why multiple priorities are distracting and how to find the one thing that will give you the greatest momentum with y...

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