In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, we sit down with Cara Macksoud, the dynamic CEO of Money Habitudes, who shares her remarkable journey from a 15-year career on Wall Street to becoming a leading voice in the behavioral finance space. Cara’s insights reveal how money is more than just numbers—it's a tool with its own hopes and dreams. We explore her unique perspective that “personal finance is anything but personal,” and learn why having small, meaningful conversations about money can lead to big changes in our financial lives. Whether you're looking to unlock the 'money genie' within or understand how every dollar can be an arrow in your financial quiver, this episode is packed with wisdom and practical advice.

Show Notes:

02:27 The journey of becoming the CEO of Money Habitudes
09:32 Why we are more similar than different 
10:54 The impact of our financial behaviors
14:43 How Money Habitudes helps you create your own story 
24:16 Why loud budgeting may not be the answer
27:28 The power of intentionality 
31:00 How to foster positive financial habits
32:53 Cara's 2 cents

Show Note Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/caramacksoud/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-habitudes 

Cara@moneyhabitudes.com  

https://www.moneyhabitudes.com/ 

https://shop.moneyhabitudes.com/ 

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