A financial planner's advice for spending without guilt

理财规划师关于无罪恶感消费的建议

Life Kit

2026-07-13

23 分钟
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Whether you're feeling guilty about overspending or guilty about not spending enough, shame around money can get in the way of your goals. In this episode, Marielle Segarra talks with certified financial planner Lauryn Williams about how to address financial guilt and align your spending with your values. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
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  • What's something that you have felt financial guilt about?

  • Oh, things that I have felt financial guilt about.

  • There are so many.

  • I bought a home in 2004. Then I went and bought another home in 2006. And basically in 2007, it was worthless.

  • I held on to that home until I think 2017. And finally sold it short even all that time later.

  • I did not make my money back on the home.

  • I ended up having adverse credit history because I sold the home short.

  • So that was a pretty embarrassing thing that happened.

  • Hey, it's Marielle Cigarra.

  • You're listening to Life Kit from NPR.

  • And that was Lauren Williams.

  • She's a certified financial planner and the founder of the company Worth Winning,

  • where she helps young people organize their finances.

  • Before her finance career, Lauren was an Olympian in not just one sport, but two.

  • I am the first American woman to earn a medal in both the summer and the winter Olympics.