In today's episode, I talk with my friend Shang Saavedra, who saved enough money to retire by the age of 31! We talk about her new book Wealth Is a Mindset, why talking about money is so important, and how growing up shaped the way she thinks about money today. Shang shares how she and her husband lived simply so they could save more, and how her health scare made her rethink everything. We also talk about how your thoughts and feelings can affect your money habits and why it’s never too late to change.
About our guest:
Shang Saavedra is a published book author and the founder and CEO of Save My Cents, a nationally recognized personal finance expert. Shang finished saving for her retirement by the age of 31, and is America's leading expert on saving a retirement with joy. Shang's insights have been published by Business Insider, CNBC, Forbes, Fox Business, USA Today, Time / NextAdvisor, Nasdaq, and more. Previously, Shang worked for L.E.K. Consulting, Victoria's Secret, and CVS Health. Shang received her bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard and her MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Her book, Wealth Is a Mindset, published in January 2025 with Third State Books.
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