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About Progress

AP 531: 3 Common Financial Mistakes Women Make (+ How to Fix them) || with Lisa Schader

About Progress

Cloud10

Self-improvement, Education, Mental Health, Health & Fitness

4.91.3K Ratings

🗓️ 25 September 2023

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

I recently watched a reel on the "motherhood penalty" that sent me down an internet wormhole. Finances already make me a little bit anxious, but coupled with my research I knew it was time to bring an expert on the podcast. Lisa Schader, founder of Money Fit Moms, dives into essential financial insights for women, and shares her personal journey from frugal upbringing to becoming an advocate for financial independence. We explore common mistakes women make in managing their finances and provide actionable steps to build wealth. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that will empower you to take control of your financial future. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights to help you thrive financially. Plus, don't miss out on Lisa's free money challenge—a hands-on approach to kickstart your journey towards financial wellness. Host a Tricks and Treats gathering! Finding Me Academy My FREE DSL Training My FREE habits class Full Show Notes Sticky Habit Method This episode is brought to you by OneSkin. Get 15% off with the code PROGRESS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Hi there, I'm Monica Packer and you're listening to About Progress, where we are about progress

0:07.1

made practical.

0:10.0

I went down an internet wormhole recently and it was spurred on by a real I saw that shared

0:15.5

the stats of what the lineup is of how women and men get paid for doing the same job.

0:23.1

So working moms were dead last, women without children were just a step up, and a step

0:29.1

above that were men without kids, and the highest on the list was working dads.

0:33.8

And I'm not wanting to take a single real and make it gospel truth.

0:37.5

So I then went down the internet wormhole of the latest research to verify it.

0:42.7

And yes, those stats were indeed true.

0:46.0

They actually call this the motherhood penalty.

0:49.9

As I read through the research, I kept thinking of my friend and financial educator Lisa

0:54.6

Shader, she loves to teach about personal finance, which is definitely a topic that makes

1:00.4

me feel both very inadequate and anxious.

1:04.3

But Lisa loves her work, especially because of who she is helping.

1:09.8

She often mentions that women especially need to be more involved with their household

1:14.4

finances, and why is that?

1:17.4

It's because they are the most financially vulnerable.

1:21.3

This is worldwide, by the way.

1:24.4

So after I did that little wormhole, I decided it's time for me to face my own fears, and

1:29.2

I asked Lisa to come on the show to share the three biggest financial mistakes she sees

1:33.9

women like me and you, making, and more importantly, how to fix them.

1:39.6

If this topic similarly fills you with dread, I want to encourage you to listen.

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