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881: Don’t Panic! Here’s How to Take Control of Your Finances in an Uncertain Economy

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May 26, 2025

Haley Sacks, known as Mrs. Dow Jones, is a self-made financial powerhouse who has transformed the way people approach budgeting. In this insightful chat, she discusses empowering financial literacy, especially for women, turning anxiety into confidence. Haley introduces her revolutionary Money Book 2.0 and breaks down the 50-30-20 budgeting rule. She also emphasizes the importance of automating finances and creating an emergency fund. Tune in for practical tips that make financial management both fun and effective!

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INSIGHT

Why Women Fear Money

Women often feel intimidated by money due to lack of education and societal gendering of finances.
Men are taught to invest and earn, creating a confidence gap around money between genders.

ADVICE

Prioritize Emergency Fund

Build an emergency fund in a high yield savings account as your financial buffer.
This fund offers peace of mind and protects against unexpected expenses or income loss.

ADVICE

Earn More, Don’t Just Cut

If living paycheck to paycheck, closely review your spending to identify hidden expenses.
Focus on increasing income through side hustles rather than just cutting costs to build financial stability.

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Feeling anxious about the economy or unsure how to take control of your financial life? You’re not alone, and this episode is your toolkit.

Haley Sacks, AKA Mrs. Dow Jones, is a self-made financial powerhouse who turned confusion into clarity and turned budgeting into a cultural movement. When she realized financial education felt like it was made by and for Wall Street bros, she set out to change that… and succeeded.

Her latest creation, The Money Book 2.0, is a revolutionary, spreadsheet-based financial system that’s already changed over 10,000 lives and counting. It’s intuitive, secure, fun, and actually works! No clunky apps, no confusing spreadsheets, just results.

In this conversation, we’re digging into how to budget with confidence, why your spreadsheet might be sexier than your stock portfolio, and how to stop feeling behind when it comes to money… no matter what the headlines say. Let’s dive in!

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