"Don't avoid looking at your money. Gamify it somehow to actually look at what's coming in and what's going out. Be a master of your money." —Laura RotterFeeling overwhelmed by bills, family demands, and the pressure to keep up? You’re not alone—so many of us are hustling just to stay afloat, wondering if we’ll ever feel secure or truly satisfied. What if there’s a smarter, saner way to handle money and life, no matter where you’re starting from?Laura spent nearly 30 years on Wall Street before realizing that chasing bigger paychecks and a bigger house wasn’t the answer. Now, she guides women through real-life money challenges—like building an emergency fund, paying off debt, and setting boundaries with family—while helping them find confidence and clarity in their financial choices. Her practical tips and honest stories make money feel less scary and a lot more doable.Tune in for straight talk on saving, spending, tracking your cash, handling family expectations, and learning how to define “enough” for yourself. If you want real solutions and a fresh mindset about money, this episode is your new playbook.Connect with Heather: WebsiteFacebook InstagramLinkedInEpisode Highlights:01:11 Meet Laura: Childhood Lessons and Career Beginnings07:23 Wall Street: What It’s Really Like? 12:13 Big Money, Big Problems16:11 The Turning Point: Time for a Change21:13 Downsizing and Redefining Success24:55 True Abundance: What It Means29:24 Money Mindsets34:04 Is It Too Late to Save? 38:24 Track Your Money: Tools41:35 Why Moms Spend Money on Their Kids, But Not Themselves44:53 Die with Zero💲DiscountCLEARSTEMGet a 15% discount when you shop at: clearstem.comUse Heather’s Code: SFVXPHXB🔗Link: https://clearstem.com/SFVXPHXBConnect with Laura: Laura Rotter, CFA, CFP, is the owner of True Abundance Advisors, a heart-centered, values-based financial planning firm based in New York. After a successful career managing money for institutional investors, including Citicorp and Para Advisors, Laura discovered mindfulness practices and was drawn to guide professionals facing a big life change to achieve both financial security and life satisfaction.Since making her shift, she has been featured in CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Westchester Senior Voice. She serves on the advisory council of Impact100 Westchester, a women’s group giving organization, and leads workshops for Invest for Better, empowering women through impact investing.WebsiteLinkedIn Instagram Facebook X  Youtube Support the show

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