Episode Details

Summer has a way of making everyone a little looser with money. Dinners, trips, long weekends, weddings, beauty appointments, beach days, concerts, random Target runs, and that very dangerous sentence: “It’s summer, I’m just going to enjoy it.”

And honestly? You should enjoy it.

But enjoying summer without a plan can turn into an August credit card statement that makes you wonder, “Wait… did I have THAT much fun?”

In this episode, Shari walks you through how to build a summer spending plan that lets you spend on purpose without making summer feel restrictive, boring, or guilt-filled. This is not about tracking every tiny purchase or creating a budget that yells at you. It’s about deciding what you actually want your money to do this summer before your calendar, your group chat, your family obligations, and your exhaustion make those decisions for you.

Shari breaks down why traditional budgets often fall apart in summer, how to use flexible spending ranges instead of rigid numbers, and the five summer spending categories she would actually use: travel and weekends, family/friends/obligations, food and convenience, social life, and personal joy and ease.

You’ll learn:

• Why summer spending feels different from the rest of the year
• The two questions to ask before setting any summer spending number
• Why “permission without a plan” leads to regret
• How to use spending ranges instead of strict budget categories
• Why planned spending deserves to be enjoyed
• How to choose one guilt-free yes and one clear boundary for summer
• How to do a 15-minute summer spending setup before the season gets away from you

This episode is for the woman who wants to enjoy summer without entering fall with a black cloud of money doom hanging over her head. You can spend money and still be responsible. Those are not opposing values.

Grab the free Summer Spending Plan at everyonestalkinmoney.kit.com/summerplan

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Follow Everyone’s Talkin’ Money on Instagram ⁠@everyonestalkinmoney⁠ and let Shari know what you’re spending guilt-free on this summer.

If you’re ready for personalized, judgment-free financial guidance, learn more about working with Shari. Shari Rash is the founder of GWA Wealth, a virtual advisory firm helping women make confident, values-aligned decisions with their money. Visit GWA Wealth to explore your next step.

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Shari Rash is a financial planner and Investment Adviser Representative of GWA Wealth, a Registered Investment Adviser. The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Listening to this podcast does not create an advisory relationship with Shari Rash or GWA Wealth. All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Any references to specific investments, strategies, or securities are for illustrative purposes only and are not recommendations. You should consult your own financial adv