Forecasting For Success Podcast
Hi, I’m Dr. Brie Kara – I’m a doctor of psychology, financial educator, astrologer, and the founder of Forecasting For Success: a community of people improving their financial literacy to achieve financial independence, and I am the host of your new favorite podcast ‘Forecasting For Success’. Join me every Friday to listen in on an astrology reading with a client where we discuss their money questions, why they feel stuck financially, and what tips they can begin actioning to help them move forward and improve their personal finances. I blend my expertise as a former professor and financial intelligence analyst with the tool of astrology to help break down why guests are struggling with specific money habits and the best way to form more intentional responses and choices when it comes to money. This podcast is helpful for anyone interested in learning actionable advice on how to improve their personal finances, and for anyone interested in learning more about astrology since I go into detail about unique patterns and transits that can impact your money. I use astrology as a helpful tool to get specific about your money habits and see this resource through a new lens to help you feel more secure in your financial decisions and improve your money skills for building long-term wealth. I hope you join me each week for the Forecasting For Success Podcast and tune in on your preferred podcast platform.
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Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Kaitlin is an accomplished woman who, on paper, is checking all the right boxes when it comes to personal finances, yet she still has internal fears or concerns when it comes to her money. Dr. Brie speaks with Kaitlin to discuss where these emotions around money may be coming from through an astrological lens and offers real-world educational tips on actions Kaitlin can take to strengthen her personal finances.
This episode mentions visuals used in the conversation, which are linked here for you to also review:
1) Time vs. Timing: Why Time Matters for Investing – The Sooner The Better: https://www.forecastingforsuccess.com/blog/time-versus-timing-why-time-matters-for-investing
2) Use your preferred online brokerage or search engine to look up any index fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF) (e.g., VTI, VOO, etc.) to review its minimum purchase price, expense ratio, etc. – remember to keep the expense ratio as low as possible (e.g., 0.03%) when you’re choosing which ETFs you want to invest in!
3) U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission ‘Compound Interest Calculator’ to help you create a “retirement number”: https://www.investor.gov/financial-tools-calculators/calculators/compound-interest-calculator
Note: Although names of specific companies were mentioned in this episode as examples based on personal experience(s), these are not official endorsements of the companies and no affiliation exists between them and Forecasting For Success.
Need help on where to start with your own money? Take my FREE financial archetype quiz! https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/66d61353c5131f0015b1ac14/q/1?method=iframe
Would you like to be a podcast guest? Send me your money questions: https://forecastingforsuccess.com/podcast
Looking for deeper financial education and live educational content where you can ask me questions? Check out my exclusive community, Forecasting For Success: https://www.forecastingforsuccess.com/
Transcripts, show notes, and more can be found at: https://www.forecastingforsuccess.com/podcast-show-notes/1-kaitlin-saving-vs-investing
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Hi, I’m Dr. Brie Kara – I’m a doctor of psychology, financial educator, astrologer, and the founder of Forecasting For Success: a community of people improving their financial literacy to achieve financial independence, and I am the host of your new favorite podcast ‘Forecasting For Success’.
Join me every Friday to listen in on an astrology reading with a client where we discuss their money questions, why they feel stuck financially, and what tips they can begin actioning to help them move forward and improve their personal finances. I blend my expertise as a former professor and financial intelligence analyst with the tool of astrology to help break down why guests are struggling with specific money habits and the best way to form more intentional responses and choices when it comes to money.
This podcast is helpful for anyone interested in learning actionable advice on how to improve their personal finances, and for anyone interested in learning more about astrology since I go into detail about unique patterns and transits that can impact your money. I use astrology as a helpful tool to get specific about your money habits and see this resource through a new lens to help you feel more secure in your financial decisions and improve your money skills for building long-term wealth. I hope you join me each week for the Forecasting For Success Podcast and tune in on your preferred podcast platform.
Need help on where to start with your own money? Take my FREE financial archetype quiz! https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/66d61353c5131f0015b1ac14/q/1?method=iframe
Would you like to be a podcast guest? Send me your money questions: https://forecastingforsuccess.com/podcast
Looking for deeper financial education and live educational content where you can ask me questions? Check out my exclusive community, Forecasting For Success: https://www.forecastingforsuccess.com/
Transcripts, show notes, and more can be found at: https://www.forecastingforsuccess.com/podcast-show-notes/