154: Money Lessons You Shouln’t Have To Learn The Hard Way

09/10/2025 11 min

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In this episode, Dr. Gail Clifford shares candid stories, practical advice, and hard-earned wisdom about how to avoid financial pitfalls—and save your sanity. From the worst money advice we’ve all heard to the underestimated power of working with a financial advisor, you’ll get insight into how to reclaim your time, make smarter decisions, and stop glorifying burnout. Plus, what in the world are “exercise snacks” and why are they your new best friend?What You’ll Learn:The real cost of taking bad advice—even when it sounds goodWhy more money doesn’t solve burnout (and what does)How to make peace with envy—and teach your kids to do the sameThe surprising emotional and time value of working with a financial advisorHow exercise and financial “snacks” can change your dayWhy lifelong learning is your best wealth-building strategyResources Mentioned:Morgan Housel’s List of Bad Financial AdviceVanguard Survey on the Emotional and Time Value of Financial AdvisorsFinancial planning tools and insights available at Single Mom MD BlogAnd you can get started with some Genius Tips for how to set yourself up for a great work week. ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠ are things to schedule on whatever you consider your "Sunday" to do just ⁠⁠⁠⁠that⁠⁠⁠⁠!Join the Single Mom MD community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and let's talk more for personalized attention to your specific questions. We look forward to welcoming you.When you think of additional topics you’d like covered on this podcast, contact me through the chat below and via social media @SingleMomMD.Follow us at Single Mom MD:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠

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