Hi again, and welcome to Episode 3 of One Fix at a Time, the podcast for midlife women who are ready to clean up their digital mess, rethink their finances, and finally tell the stories they’ve lived through. If you’re new here — Hi, I’m Kari. I just turned 50 last month, and I’m right…
The article provides nine financial milestones for women in their 40s and 50s who may feel overwhelmed managing money while facing life challenges. It emphasizes the importance of awareness, simplifying finances, seeking support, building an emergency fund, planning for emergencies, understanding debt, automating savings, reflecting on money lessons, and defining personal success.
Because freedom comes from more than just cutting back. Why This Step Matters More Than Ever Once you’ve tracked your spending, cleaned up your budget, and started paying down debt, there’s a natural next step—building a future you actually want. And that starts with growing wealth your way—even if you’re starting later or rebuilding after…
Because staying in control feels better than staying in debt. Why Debt Feels Different When You’re Solo If you’re managing debt on a single income, it can feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world. No second paycheck to lean on, no one to tag in when things get tight—just you, juggling life and…
Because peace of mind shouldn’t require a second paycheck. If your stomach drops every time a surprise bill shows up—or you’ve ever wondered how you’d make it through a job loss or burnout alone—you’re not being dramatic. You’re being realistic. Building a safety net when you’re managing life solo isn’t just smart—it’s essential. And no,…
My Journey into Digital Privacy Several years ago, after hearing news about a major data breach affecting millions of people, I felt that familiar twinge of tech anxiety. As someone with an accounting and data science background, I understood the risks better than most—yet I still wasn’t doing enough to protect my own information. While…
Let’s be honest—most budgets feel like a diet. You start strong, cutting out all the “bad” spending, but before long, you’re frustrated, tired, and right back where you started. Sound familiar? That’s because traditional budgeting focuses too much on restriction, not intention. If you’re a single woman over 40 managing your finances solo, you don’t…
I remember the first time I sat down to track my spending—it felt overwhelming, and honestly, I wasn’t even sure where to start. Was I doing it wrong? Was I missing something? But here’s the thing—you don’t need to be a financial guru to take control of your money. You just need a starting point….
In 2016, I was finally ready to buy a house. After years of hard work, juggling two full-time roles at my job while also going to school full-time online, I had gotten my finances in order. My son was grown—about 24 at the time—and I had all this free time that I still wasn’t used…
💸 Ever feel like your money disappears the second it hits your account? You blink, and poof—it’s gone. Yeah, I’ve been there. Back in my early 40s, I wasn’t splurging or living big. But somehow, I was always asking: Where did it all go? So I tried something simple: I tracked every single dollar I…