Mimi discusses why it's okay to desire nice things in life, and how to afford it -- even on a tight budget.

Later, she explores whether payday loans are ever worth it.

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• Follow Mimi on Substack: https://substack.com/@meadowsweetmoney
• Article: "Permission to be high maintenance": https://open.substack.com/pub/permissionto/p/permission-to-be-high-maintenence?r=2zhud7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
• Join me at the Summer Solstice Summit, hosted by The Tarot Diagnosis: https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/summersolstice

How do we hold financial trauma in the body? What can we do to use this anatomic wisdom to rewrite our money stories? Mimi discusses small and simple tips to heal your money anxiety by tuning in to the wisdom of our physical self.

Mentioned in this episode:

• US Economic Policy Uncertainty Index: https://www.policyuncertainty.com/
• Join Mimi at the Summer Solstice Summit, hosted by The Tarot Diagnosis: https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/summersolstice
• Check out Mimi's personal newsletter, Permission To (on Substack): https://permissionto.substack.com/

Mimi discusses tiny ways to save money, spend less, and have more room in your budget without adding another "to-do" item on your list. And later, she shares how interpret the Tower card in your personal finances.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Become a Patreon Supporter: patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney
• Check out Mimi's new personal Substack (Permission To): https://permissionto.substack.com/
• Tune in to Mimi's interview on "In The Stars with Eli Gomez (On Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rULRs0kDVU6l4cOJFMllE?si=iGM0gCxAS2iuJnPvCKACjQ
• Grab your seat to the Summer Solstice Summit now! (Hosted by The Tarot Diagnosis): https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/summersolstice

On today's mini-episode, Mimi discusses what's happening to our nervous system when we experience financial tension and gives a tiny meditation to help you relax and sooth yourself for the week ahead.

This podcast is sponsored by members of our Patreon! To support the show, please visit: patreon.com/meadowsweetmoney

Mimi shares tips on stopping self-deprivation, and why we might prevent ourselves from spending on the things that truly bring us joy. Later, she shares tips on handling a rent increase, and gets financially intuitive with the tarot.

Mentioned in this episode:

• National Multifamily Housing Council: https://www.nmhc.org/housing-help-hub/resources-for-renters/
• Follow Mimi on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/meadowsweetmoney.bsky.social
• Follow Mimi on Substack: https://meadowsweetmoney.substack.com/

Mimi discusses the five fundamental levels of the Money Mountain, so you can decide where to focus your energy on your journey. She also shares how the 10 of Pentacles in tarot might reflect in your money story, and how to decide if you should keep or cancel a credit card.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Follow Mimi on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/meadowsweetmoney.bsky.social
• Follow Mimi on Substack: https://meadowsweetmoney.substack.com/

Mimi shares tips to DIY your own Mindful Spending Challenge, how to file your taxes for free, and ways to kick perfectionism to the curb. Plus, Mimi introduces a new segment!

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• Become a Patreon Supporter: patreon.com/meadowsweetmoney
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA): https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers
• IRS Free File: https://www.irs.gov/filing/irs-free-file-do-your-taxes-for-free
• IRS Direct File: https://www.irs.gov/filing/irs-direct-file-for-free

How can you protect your financial life from the shady 💩 happening right now? Here's a few steps you can take in the face of the power-hungry billionaire tech bros undermining our democracy. Later in the episode, Mimi talks through whether you might need life insurance, and what kinds of life insurance are worth your time.

Mentioned in this episode:

• What to screenshot on StudentAid.gov now (Instagram: @thedebtcollective)
• Follow Jay Fleischman on Instagram or TikTok
• Get your Social Security Statement
• How to put a freeze on your credit
• Check your credit report for free through all three credit bureaus
• Find a credit union near you (MightyDeposits)

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