This Week's Money Talking Points
1. What system can help take the pain out of saving for you?
If you’ve ever felt like saving money is a chore—or even a little painful—you’re not alone. Our brains are literally wired to avoid the discomfort of sacrifice. Saving feels like giving something up in the moment, and unless we’ve built strong habits, it’s easy to push it off or skip it altogether. That’s why having a system is so critical. Automation can take the sting out of saving. When you make a decision once (like setting up a recurring transfer or allocating part of your paycheck directly into savings), you eliminate the need to make that painful choice every single month.
I’ve said this on the podcast many times before: written plans and automation are your best financial friends. Whether it’s saving $100 per paycheck or contributing automatically to your retirement account, the trick is to set it and forget it. Your emotions won't have the chance to talk you out of it, and your future self will thank you. And trust me, that one or two percent you shift into savings? You probably won’t even feel it. But the results over time? Huge.
2. How can a vision board help you?
One of my favorite takeaways from this week’s episode was the power of vision boards—and not just in the Pinterest-y way. Egle explained how visualization taps into our subconscious, helping align our emotions with our goals. When we just look at numbers in a bank account, it’s hard to feel connected to them. But when you visualize your dream vacation, your future home, or that moment of financial freedom? That hits differently. You stop feeling like saving is a sacrifice and start seeing it as a step toward something deeply meaningful.
You don’t need anything fancy. A whiteboard, printed photos, even a digital collage, can be powerful. One idea I loved was using AI to create an image of you and your partner standing in front of the place you dream of visiting. That image can serve as a daily reminder of why you’re saving and what you’re working toward. The clearer your vision, the easier it becomes to resist impulse spending and stay motivated for the long haul. Vision boards are more than decoration—they’re strategy.
3. What is your why with your money?
Let’s get real for a second: if you don’t define your "why," the world will define it for you. And guess what? The world wants you to spend. Ads, algorithms, and sales all work to influence your decisions, and if you’re not grounded in a clear purpose, it’s easy to let outside forces shape your financial path. Whether it’s freedom, security, travel, or giving back, your financial decisions should be tied to something deeply personal.
When you’re connected to your why, everything becomes easier. You become immune to flashy sales and “limited time offers” because you’re anchored to a bigger goal. You’re not saving just to save; you’re building something with purpose. And if you’re not sure what your why is yet—that’s okay. It’s a process. Start by journaling, visualizing, or even just noticing what excites you about your future. The important part is choosing a why that’s yours, not one that’s been sold to you.
This week's Money Buddy
Egle is a wealth, business, and purpose strategist for women. With a background in business, economics, and corporate finance, she is the founder of two businesses and is certified to work with energy, helping transform limiting emotions and belief patterns while bringing energy into motion. She specializes in guiding heart-led entrepreneurs. Egle speaks on topics such as wealth evolution, financial empowerment, human consciousness, and overcoming subconscious barriers to success in today’s increasingly digital world. She also explores generational patterns related to money and the experience of being a woman.
Enjoy your week and get out there and have a money talk!
