#231 Top 3 Midlife Money Myths That Are Holding You Back

Have you ever felt like it’s too late to fix your finances? Are old money habits from your past still influencing your decisions today? This episode dives into the financial mindset shifts that are especially important in midlife. We’re unpacking how your upbringing, past choices, and long-held beliefs might be keeping you stuck, and what you can do to change that. Tune in for simple advice and real encouragement to help you take the next step with confidence. 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. “You've got to prioritize yourself, learn to say no, and just really set the boundaries and expectations so that you're not responsible for taking care of everybody in your life, and that is okay. There is nothing wrong with that.” - Ashley Patrick Tired of feeling like your money disappears before you know where it went? It’s time to take back control! Join the FREE Spring Savings Challenge and start finding money you didn’t even realize you had. Go to https://leads.budgetsmadeeasy.com/spring-savings-challenge-2025 to sign up today! 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: * Budgets Made Easy Blog: https://www.budgetsmadeeasy.com/top-3-midlife-money-myths-that-are-holding-you-back/ * FREE Spring Savings Challenge: https://leads.budgetsmadeeasy.com/spring-savings-challenge-2025/ Connect with Ashley: * Instagram: www.instagram.com/budgetsmadeeasy