#229 Managing Your Money in your 40s

Navigating your finances in your 40s and beyond often comes with unexpected challenges and shifts in priorities. This episode explores what it means to manage money during one of the highest earning seasons of life—while also managing the weight of responsibilities, from caring for kids to supporting aging parents. It’s a time of reflection, growth, and sometimes regret—but more importantly, it’s a chance to take control of your financial future. From letting go of past mistakes to embracing your power to negotiate, build wealth, and diversify your income, this episode blends practical advice with empowering encouragement. Whether you’re planning for retirement, feeling stretched too thin, or simply wondering what’s next, it will help you shift your mindset and move forward with clarity. Hosting Today: I'm Ashley Patrick, ex detective turned debt-free CEO of my very own business and stay at home mom of three. Not too long ago, my dreams of staying at home with my kids seemed impossible. I thought I'd have to stay miserable in a high stress demanding job, just so I could retire someday. After gaining the confidence in my own ability to manage my family's finances and a simple step-by-step plan to make it happen, I was able to pay off $45,000 in just 17 months, which then allowed me to finally quit my job, stay at home with my kids, and build a debt-free business. Now, my mission is to help moms like you conquer debt and free themselves from the mental load of handling their family's finances. “I want you to realize that you're just getting started. You are doing the best that you can and that you were never too old. It is never too late to get things going and take control of your finances and get things back on track. So even in this season, it is not too late.” - Ashley Patrick If you need help paying off your debt, go to www.budgetsmadeeasy.com/debt for your Paying Off Debt Starter Kit. This will help you really get going on your journey to longer-term investing strategies. And if you enjoyed the podcast today and got some great takeaways, I’d really appreciate it if you followed the Money Mindset Podcast so you don’t miss out on future episodes. Resources and Links Mentioned: * Paying Off Debt Starter Kit: www.budgetsmadeeasy.com/debt * Budget Starter Kit: www.budgetsmadeeasy.com/start Connect with Ashley: Instagram: www.instagram.com/budgetsmadeeasy