In this week's episode of Money Talk, I sat down with Chris Pollard, a US Army veteran, West Point graduate, and principal of Great Path Planning, to talk all about how to confidently spend the money you’ve worked so hard to save. Chris brings over 15 years of experience in retirement income planning, tax strategy, and wealth management, and he shares how to break free from the scarcity mindset so you can live a purposeful, secure life with your money.

Whether you’ve always felt nervous about spending, or you’re wondering when it’s safe to stop hyper-saving, this conversation will give you tools to align your money with your values, ditch the guilt, and finally enjoy the life you’re building. We cover everything from mindset shifts and automation tips to building confidence in your spending decisions.

💰 This Week’s Money Talking Points

1. How important is confident spending?
2. Why should we focus on more than just saving money?
3. How can someone ever be ok with spending money?

🔗 Resources & Mentions:

• Connect with Chris Pollard: chris.pollard@greatpath.com
• Great Path Planning: https://greatpathfp.com/
• Chris Pollard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-pollard-mba-cfp®-ea-1b9a4b1b/overlay/contact-info/

⏱ Time Stamps:

[02:15] Why confident spending creates more freedom

[05:09] Moving beyond black-and-white saving and spending

[10:00] Scarcity mindset and how it holds us back

[14:00] Aligning your spending with your values

[19:15] Community, connection, and using money as a tool

[27:00] Automating spending in retirement to reduce fear

[35:00] Building agency and trusting your adaptability

[40:39] Final takeaways: enjoying life along the way

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