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Forget shopping sprees! This week, we're diving into the glorious world of Buy Nothing Groups with the delightful Ariella Monti (pinch-hitting for our injured Jenny). Think free kayaks, poker tables, random flowers, and a whole lot of community spirit. It's like a virtual garage sale, but everything's free. Seriously.

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Who Should Listen

Anyone who loves free stuff, wants to declutter their life, or is looking for a way to connect with their community. Plus, anyone who enjoys a good story about a slightly used poker table.

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What You Get In This Episode

• The lowdown on what Buy Nothing Groups are and how they work (it's not just a free-for-all!)
• Hilarious and heartwarming stories of gifting and receiving (Free. Freaking. Kayak.)
• Practical tips for finding and joining your local Buy Nothing Group
• How to communicate effectively and build positive relationships within the group
• Ideas for exploring new hobbies and decluttering your life, all for free!

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CK and her friend, published author Ariella Monti, are diving into the world of Buy Nothing Groups. They’re sharing how you can declutter, save money, and build community, all at the same time.

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Sources

• The BuyNothing Project
• Visit Ariella’s website here
• Learn about her books and place your preorder here

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Discover how a library card can be your secret weapon for saving money during our Finance February series! Ariella Monti, a talented author and cherished friend of the show, joins us to share her savvy approach to maximizing the benefits of local libraries. We uncover the surprisingly expansive world of resources that a simple library card can unlock. From borrowing books to gaining free or discounted access to museums and zoos, Ariella and I explore how libraries are much more than a quiet place to read—they're a gateway to a treasure trove of cost-saving opportunities and experiences.

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Moms, families, bargain hunters, bookworms, and anyone who wants to make the most of their local library.

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What You Get In This Episode

Libraries are not just about books; they offer a huge amount of free resources that can enrich your life and save you money! This episode discusses how to maximize a library membership.

Listen to learn about:

• The benefits of getting a library card—and then getting more library cards
• Discounts and free passes available for local attractions
• Unique items available for borrowing beyond traditional books
• Library classes and workshops to explore new skills at low cost
• Streaming services accessed through your library
• How to support your local library to ensure continued resources

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Caitlin (CK) and her cherished friend, author Ariella Monti, are spilling the secrets on how your library card can unlock a world of savings and experiences. Because who doesn't love free stuff?

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• All about Ariella Monti
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  • Learn about her books and place your preorder here

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What if the financial world wasn't stacked against women?

Financial literacy and savings are a big deal, especially for women. Frankly, the deck is often stacked against us. We're talking about how societal stuff, economic realities, and even our own choices can make it harder for women to save for the future. On this week's podcast, we're diving headfirst into this mess, figuring out why it's so tough for women to save and what we can actually do about it.

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Who Should Listen

Millennial moms, working women, and anyone who's ever felt the sting of the gender pay gap—this episode is for you. We're tackling the financial challenges women face head-on.

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What You Get In This Episode

This week, we're diving into the financial challenges women face and offering practical strategies to overcome them, including:

• The cold, hard truth about women's savings: We're talking stats, the gender pay gap (ugh), how education (and student loans, double ugh), and the lack of paid parental leave all play a role.
• Why community matters: We'll discuss the power of talking about money with other women (no judgment here!).
• Real solutions to help women build financial security like how to get paid what you deserve and how to make your money work for you: Quick tips on negotiating salary and benefits and high-yield savings accounts and other smart money moves (because you're worth it!).

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CK and GK, hosts of "How to Be a Grownup," are tackling the financial challenges women face and offering practical advice you can actually use.

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• 26% of working women are leaving free money on the table that could set back their retirement by Alex Gailey
• What holds women back from saving — and what they can do about it by Jasmin Suknanan
• Why Don’t Women Save As Much as Men by Liliana Hall

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