Do you have a financial self-care routine?

In this episode of Life Kit, host Marielle Segarra explores the concept of financial self-care, framing money management as a routine practice similar to physical health habits like brushing teeth or exercising. She emphasizes that just as we maintain our bodies, we should also care for our financial well-being through intentional, regular actions—daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly. Drawing on insights from financial experts Brent Weiss and Soledad Fernandez Paulino, the episode walks listeners through practical steps: setting life-centered financial goals (without mentioning money directly), checking credit reports, reviewing investment performance against the S&P 500, managing debt, updating tax withholdings, and maintaining a financial buffer. A key theme is that emotional and mental exhaustion undermines financial decision-making, so self-care—like journaling, affirmations, and setting boundaries—is not optional but essential to financial success. The episode concludes with a holistic calendar of financial habits, blending practicality with mindfulness.