I feel like we have been brainwashed into thinking that we can buy our way to happiness.

And I am not someone who's like, money can't buy happiness.

I'm not one of those people.

I think that you need a certain level of money to be happy, a baseline number certainly.

But there are so many insidious tools and resources at the Internet's disposal that is making

us part with our money in reasons, in moments, and for things and experiences that we don't

actually want.

Hey, everyone, welcome to her money.

I'm Gene Chatsky.

And on this show, we talk a lot about being intentional with our money.

But what does that look like actually in practice?

Especially now as we move closer to retirement and start making the big decisions that will define our next

chapter. Well, this week, we are breaking it down. Think of it like a values reset, a chance to

step back, start from the beginning, ask the really big questions. How should I be spending and

investing my money as I approach retirement?

Where is it really going? And is all of that truly aligned with the life that I want to live,

not just today, but for the decades ahead. To help us with that recalibration, we are thrilled to

welcome back, Vivian 2, New York Times bestselling

author of Rich A.F. And now, well-endowed, the secrets to strategic spending, building a financial

foundation for you and your family, and creating lasting generational wealth. Clearly, the woman has a way with titles. In her first book,

Vivian helped us build and manage our wealth, and now she's taking it a step further,

showing us how to make sure that wealth is working in service of our values and ultimately

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