The Money with Katie Show Curtain Call: All Stars Return to Talk Financial Independence, Fear, and Growth
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Dec 31, 2025 
Join financial independence advocate Brad Barrett, economist Catherine Edwards, personal finance guru Ramit Sethi, cultural commentator Megan Day, and political economist Grace Blakely as they reflect on pivotal changes in their financial journeys. Brad shares insights on the benefits of renting over homeownership. Catherine discusses the complexities of economic health and long-term policy failures. Ramit emphasizes the importance of honest money discussions in relationships. Grace warns about the fragility of the economy amid AI investments and private credit, highlighting systemic risks.
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Freedom Found In Renting
- Brad Barrett sold his home equity to rent a walkable townhome and calls renting "thigh life" because it reduced stress and chores.
- He uses equity returns to cover rent and values the mental load relief of not owning property.
Pass The Test, Stop Chasing Perfection
- Catherine Edwards argues personal finance's competitive framing makes ordinary wins feel like failures.
- She says "living's the best win" and passing key tests (like buying a home) matters more than perfect optimization.
The Economy Is Slowing In Pieces
- Catherine Edwards diagnoses the economy as quietly slowing with mixed signals across indicators.
- She warns a weak economy can tip into recession even if monthly data look inconsistent.
