Know Better. Do Better: Financial Habits to Ease Stress and Build Confidence, With Chloe Moore

Know Better. Do Better: Financial Habits to Ease Stress and Build Confidence, With Chloe Moore

From Worth Listening with Lauryn Williams by Lauryn Williams

June 10, 2025 · 49 min · Episode 185

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Lauryn Williams and Chloe Moore discuss how financial habits impact mental health and provide strategies for building confidence and reducing stress.

Is your relationship with money affecting your mental health? You're not alone. In this episode, Certified Financial Planners Lauryn Williams and Chloe Moore unpack how finances impact our mental wellbeing—and what we can do about it. It all starts with building healthy financial habits grounded in your personal "why" and goals that actually fit your life. Then they get into the numbers—breaking down the key financial metrics you should be tracking if you want to reduce stress and build long-term security. From net worth and debt to savings rate and housing costs, this episode helps you understand what to monitor, why it matters, and how to make meaningful progress. Whether you're in your peak earning years or just getting started, these habits can help you gain clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. Key Takeaways Why your financial "why" matters more than generic goals Why tracking your net worth gives you a clearer picture than a budget alone The truth about homeownership, net worth, and building real estate wealth The savings rate to aim for (and how to work up to it) Why you should plan for raises and bonuses before the money hits your account How to align with your partner…

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