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08/16/2026

# # Revenge Saving: Turning Financial Frustration Into Financial Freedom

Have you heard of **“revenge saving”?**

It’s a new term for something I believe many women over 40 are already doing: **taking back control of their money after years of financial survival, overspending, or simply putting everyone else first.**

According to this recent [Kiplinger article on “revenge saving”](https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/savings/revenge-saving-explained?utm_source=chatgpt.com), people are aggressively rebuilding savings, cutting unnecessary spending, and becoming more intentional about where their money goes. ([Kiplinger][1])

But here's the part I really like:

**Revenge saving isn't about deprivation. It's about control.**

For women 40+, that can mean:

• Rebuilding your emergency fund
• Paying down high-interest debt
• Increasing retirement contributions
• Cutting expenses that no longer add real value to your life
• Creating separate savings for major goals
• Automating your savings so you don't have to rely on willpower
• Finally making your money work toward the future YOU want

And you don't have to overhaul your entire life overnight.

Start with a **30-day financial reset.** Find one area where you can reduce spending, redirect that money toward a specific goal, and watch what happens when you become intentional about every dollar.

The goal isn't to stop enjoying your money.

**The goal is to stop wondering where it went.**

If you're over 40 and feel like you should be further ahead financially, don't beat yourself up over the past.

**Start making different decisions today.**

Read the Kiplinger article here: [Read “What Is Revenge Saving?”](https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/savings/revenge-saving-explained?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

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[1]: https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/savings/revenge-saving-explained "What Is Revenge Saving? Why More Americans Are Saving Aggressively | Kiplinger"

Americans are pushing back against overspending and financial fatigue by saving with renewed purpose. Here's how to use the trend to strengthen your finances.

08/14/2026

I wasn’t willing to hand Uncle Sam $85,000 when that money could help me build more wealth.

https://youtu.be/m-Ebgcz9QRA?si=rqOKXDopjOVTX-Gw

That’s exactly why I used a 1031 exchange when selling an investment property with a significant gain.

But the strategy didn’t stop there.

I’m taking the rental income from the new property and putting every bit of it toward the HELOC, with the goal of having it completely paid off in four years.

Then, when we move into our retirement home in two years, the rent from our current home should be enough to finish paying off the remaining balance.

The goal? No house payments for the rest of our lives.

This is what strategic real estate and intentional money management can look like when you plan ahead.

Watch the short to hear how I’m putting the strategy together.

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08/10/2026

Have you heard of “Moneymaxxing”?

It’s one of the newest money terms making its way around social media—and surprisingly, I actually like the concept.

Moneymaxxing means intentionally looking for ways to get MORE from the money you already have.

Not by working yourself into the ground.

Not by chasing the latest investment fad.

And definitely not by cutting out every coffee and never enjoying your money.

It’s about asking better questions:

• Am I earning as much as I reasonably can?
• Am I paying more interest or fees than I need to?
• Am I taking advantage of my employer’s retirement match?
• Am I maximizing tax-advantaged accounts?
• Is my emergency fund earning a reasonable return?
• Am I investing money that could be working for me?
• Am I spending intentionally—or simply spending because I can?
• Are my investments aligned with my long-term goals?
• Could I negotiate a better rate, price, salary, or insurance premium?
• Is every major financial decision moving me closer to financial freedom?

That is moneymaxxing I can get behind.

And here’s what I especially want women over 40 to understand:

You don't have to make six figures to build wealth.

You need to become intentional with the money you DO have.

A few hundred dollars saved, invested, or redirected every month can become thousands of dollars over time.

The goal isn't to become obsessed with money.

The goal is to make your money work harder so YOU don't have to work harder forever.

If you're over 40 and wondering whether you're doing enough with the money you're earning, saving and investing, this is a great time to take a serious look at your financial picture.

Stop leaving money on the table. Start moneymaxxing.

08/08/2026

A great podcast on the competative market for baby boomers finding single story homes.

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08/07/2026

🚨 Think it’s too late to build wealth after 50? Think again.

Turning 50 doesn't mean your opportunity to build wealth is over. In fact, the years leading up to and into retirement can be some of the most important years for making smart financial decisions.

There are still opportunities to:
✅ Grow your retirement savings
✅ Take advantage of tax-advantaged accounts
✅ Make smarter investment decisions
✅ Reduce unnecessary financial risks
✅ Create a plan for the retirement you actually want

And if you're already retired, it's not necessarily time to stop planning. Protecting what you've built and making it last can be just as important as accumulating it.

I came across this article and thought it was worth sharing:

👉 Keys to Building Wealth After 50
Read the article here

The best time to start planning for your financial future was yesterday. The next best time is today.

Send a message to learn more

08/03/2026

No one should have to learn how to manage the family's finances while grieving the loss of a spouse.

Unfortunately, it happens every day.

This excellent Kiplinger article outlines a simple 30-60-90 day plan to help surviving spouses focus on what needs attention first instead of feeling overwhelmed. It also reminds us why it's so important for both spouses to understand the family's financial picture before a crisis occurs.

It's never too early to have the conversations that could make an incredibly difficult time just a little easier.

❤️ If you're married—or have aging parents—this is worth reading.

Read it here:
Managing Your Money After the Loss of a Spouse

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08/02/2026

Things about your money most people never find out:

→ Your credit score doesn't just affect loans. It quietly affects what you pay for home and auto insurance. I found this out the hard way, paying higher premiums for years without knowing why.

→ 70% of people who consolidate credit card debt end up back in debt within 3 years — often with more total debt than before. (Federal Reserve Bank of Boston study)

→ Most people massively overestimate their own net worth — because they overvalue their "stuff." When my mother passed, her beautiful furniture sold for pennies on the dollar at her estate sale. It's only worth what someone will actually pay for it.

→ "Net worth" is currently the #1 most-Googled money term in America. People want to know where they stand. Most have never actually calculated it.

I write about real financial lessons like these every Monday — no fluff, just what I've lived through and learned.

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07/31/2026

A single penny, doubled every day for 30 days, turns into $5,368,709.12.

Sounds impossible. It's just math.

Day 15 → $163.84
Day 20 → $5,242.88
Day 28 → over $1,000,000

The first two weeks look like nothing is happening. Then it explodes.

That's compound interest. It's the same force that turned my $10-a-month retirement contributions into hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years — not because I was rich when I started, but because I never stopped, and I never touched it.

Every Monday I send out a free newsletter breaking down real financial lessons like this one — from my own life, no fluff, just what actually works.

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07/22/2026

Off to learn more about being a better investor.. Read the book Experiencing the American Dream by Mark Matson

07/14/2026

This is a great episode on what real freedom is, not Luxury

True luxury is not the designer purse or the expensive car.

True luxury is sleeping at night because your bills are paid and your emergency fund is ready.

Kathy Cuevas built a multimillion-dollar portfolio from $10-a-month contributions. She bought her first three rental properties during the 2008 crash for $85,000–$95,000 each — properties originally valued at $250,000 to $350,000.

Episode 9 of LUXEtalk redefines what luxury actually means.

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