The Money with Katie Show Why We Judge Women’s Spending, What We Hide, & What We’re Afraid to Admit
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Dec 17, 2025 
Lindsey Stanberry, a writer and media entrepreneur known for founding Refinery29's Money Diaries, joins the conversation. She discusses how candid financial stories expose cultural judgments about women's spending choices. Insights from the Money Diaries comments reveal societal pressures surrounding financial decisions. Lindsey also explores the emotional toll of balancing work and parenting, and the allure of the FIRE movement, which often overlooks crucial realities like childcare. Finally, she reflects on the dark side of optimization and the value of sharing personal narratives.
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Time Trumps Dollars
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