Everyone feels broke right now… but is it you, or is it the economy?

In this episode of Gals Getting Rich, we unpack why money feels tighter than ever — from rising prices and high interest rates to global events like conflict in the Middle East driving up oil and everyday costs.

We break down what’s actually happening (in plain English), why your lifestyle might be quietly getting more expensive, and how social media is making it all worse.

But we don’t stop there — we also talk about how to respond without panic:
how to invest during uncertainty, align your money with your values, and build wealth without feeling like you’re selling your soul.

If you’ve looked at your bank account lately and thought “how is everything this expensive?” — this one’s for you.

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The hosts of Gals Getting Rich, Maeve and Vattsa, are not accredited financial advisors. Nothing said on the Gals Getting Rich podcast should be taken as investment advice. Please do your own research and consult a professional financial advisor. Everyone's situations are different. Our stories may differ from yours and thus may yield different results. Additionally, past performance is not indicative of future results. In no way can we guarantee a specific outcome should you choose to follow our advice. Please invest at your own risk.

Maeve and Vattsa talk all about 529 plans- what are they, how they work, and why the gals love them. If you ever thought about saving money for school- whether for yourself or for a loved one- this episode is for you.

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The hosts of Gals Getting Rich, Maeve and Vattsa, are not accredited financial advisors. Nothing said on the Gals Getting Rich podcast should be taken as investment advice. Please do your own research and consult a professional financial advisor. Everyone's situations are different. Our stories may differ from yours and thus may yield different results. Additionally, past performance is not indicative of future results. In no way can we guarantee a specific outcome should you choose to follow our advice. Please invest at your own risk.

Maeve and Vattsa are back!! They share their life updates and catch up on all the things. Mainly, the two gals discuss their 2026 goals and what they're looking forward to this year.

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Join ⁠Wealthfront⁠ and get your first $5000 managed for FREE!

Email: ⁠galsgettingrich@gmail.com⁠

Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠!

The hosts of Gals Getting Rich, Maeve and Vattsa, are not accredited financial advisors. Nothing said on the Gals Getting Rich podcast should be taken as investment advice. Please do your own research and consult a professional financial advisor. Everyone's situations are different. Our stories may differ from yours and thus may yield different results. Additionally, past performance is not indicative of future results. In no way can we guarantee a specific outcome should you choose to follow our advice. Please invest at your own risk.

In today's episode, the gals reconvene for the long-awaited season 4. They talk about their major updates *ahem* vattsa's engagement *cough cough* along with all their money moves from the past several months. The gals give status on what's to come for GGR and future episodes for the season. If you're looking for a good chit chat, this is the episode for you.

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The hosts of Gals Getting Rich, Maeve and Vattsa, are not accredited financial advisors. Nothing said on the Gals Getting Rich podcast should be taken as investment advice. Please do your own research and consult a professional financial advisor. Everyone's situations are different. Our stories may differ from yours and thus may yield different results. Additionally, past performance is not indicative of future results. In no way can we guarantee a specific outcome should you choose to follow our advice. Please invest at your own risk.

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In today's episode, Maeve and Vattsa explore value-based spending: what it is, why it's important, what it means within the context of your life, and more. They cover their opinions about it, how they view it within their own lives, and why it's an important mindset and practice to adopt. Keeping up with the Joneses is exhausting, but following your own values and morals is empowering. The gals talk about areas they value spending money on and areas where they like to reel back the spending and save. Tune in to hear what these two gals have to say!

Nominate us for a Plutus Award to show support for our podcast!

Notion template for budgeting

Vattsa's Hydroponic Basil Farm

Download Rakuten to get cash back on online purchases! Click our link to get $30 back when you spend $30 or more!

Download Upside to get cash back on gas! Use promo code 8V6QBA to get an extra 15¢/gal bonus on your first purchase.

Scan receipts with Fetch Rewards! Get an extra 2000 points when you join by using promo code: 14JBH2

Link for Maeve's Vocabulary Book: 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary

Join Wealthfront and get your first $5000 managed for FREE!

Sign up for Betterment and redeem our special offer!

Redeem your $5 Reward when you sign up for Acorns!

Email: galsgettingrich@gmail.com

Follow us on Instagram!

The hosts of Gals Getting Rich, Maeve and Vattsa, are not accredited financial advisors. Nothing said on the Gals Getting Rich podcast should be taken as investment advice. Please do your own research and consult a professional financial advisor. Everyone's situations are different. Our stories may differ from yours and thus may yield different results. Additionally, past performance is not indicative of future results. In no way can we guarantee a specific outcome should you choose to follow our advice. Please invest at your own risk.

Music from Uppbeat:

https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-roll

License code: DMSF7DZC1A7704BL

In today's episode, Maeve and Vattsa explore why tracking spending can relieve stress. They share their lukewarm takes on how they budget and why they don't follow a rigid budget. The gals bond over their easy-going, carefree ways of tracking spending and give suggestions for how to do it best. Tune in to hear what these two gals have to say!

Nominate us for a Plutus Award to show support for our podcast!

Notion template for budgeting

Vattsa's Hydroponic Basil Farm

Download Rakuten to get cash back on online purchases! Click our link to get $30 back when you spend $30 or more!

Download Upside to get cash back on gas! Use promo code 8V6QBA to get an extra 15¢/gal bonus on your first purchase.

Scan receipts with Fetch Rewards! Get an extra 2000 points when you join by using promo code: 14JBH2

Link for Maeve's Vocabulary Book: 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary

Join Wealthfront and get your first $5000 managed for FREE!

Sign up for Betterment and redeem our special offer!

Redeem your $5 Reward when you sign up for Acorns!

Email: galsgettingrich@gmail.com

Follow us on Instagram!

The hosts of Gals Getting Rich, Maeve and Vattsa, are not accredited financial advisors. Nothing said on the Gals Getting Rich podcast should be taken as investment advice. Please do your own research and consult a professional financial advisor. Everyone's situations are different. Our stories may differ from yours and thus may yield different results. Additionally, past performance is not indicative of future results. In no way can we guarantee a specific outcome should you choose to follow our advice. Please invest at your own risk.

Music from Uppbeat:

https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-roll

License code: DMSF7DZC1A7704BL

In today's episode, the gals discuss work life balance - how to find it, how to maintain it, and why it's important. Tune in to hear all about it!