If Money Were Easy

Ever get solid financial advice that worked for a friend but never quite stuck for you? It may not be a willpower problem. It may be your financial archetype. If Money Were Easy host, Neela Hummel, CFP®, sits down with Emily Benedetto, CFP®, financial advisor and partner at Abacus Wealth Partners, to explore the emotional side of financial planning. Your money decisions are shaped by more than account balances. The messages you absorbed about money growing up, the moments you felt you had enou

Whether you consciously chose it or not, you and your partner may have fallen into specific roles when it comes to money. One person might be the Manager, another the Earner, the Spender, or the Worrier. But when these roles go unspoken, they can sometimes lead to resentment, friction, and missed goals. In this episode of If Money Were Easy, Neela Hummel speaks with CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Abacus financial advisor Danny Smith about how couples can navigate relationship dyn

You can know exactly what your financial spreadsheet says and still feel completely stuck. You can look great on paper and still lie awake at night asking: Do I actually have enough? Am I going to be okay? In this episode of If Money Were Easy, host Neela Hummel, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional (CFP®) and CEO of Abacus Wealth Partners, explores the emotional gap between traditional, technical financial planning and the way money actually impacts our daily lives. Traditional financial

When a natural disaster strikes, the emotional and financial toll can be overwhelming, especially if you're unprepared. In this episode, Mary Beth and Neela are joined by Abacus financial advisor Susan Olson, CFP®, who shares practical steps you can take to safeguard your finances. Drawing from her experience working with clients impacted by wildfires, Susan breaks down what you can do before disaster hits, from reviewing your insurance coverage and documenting your belongings, to building an e

Why doesn't having money necessarily feel good? In this episode, Mary Beth and Neela explore the complex emotions tied to wealth—whether it's guilt over having more, shame around not having enough, or discomfort with financial privilege. They unpack how money can affect identity, belonging, and relationships, and share tools to help you reframe your money story, build financial confidence, and align your wealth with your values. For additional resources, information, and a full transcript of th

When love blooms later in life, so do important money questions. In this episode of If Money Were Easy, Mary Beth and Neela discuss the financial realities of dating, cohabiting, and marrying after 40. Inspired by the idea of the "Golden Bachelorette," they explore how second (or third) chapters can bring new challenges and new opportunities for building strong financial foundations. From prenups and estate plans to blending families, tune in for thoughtful insights and real-world examples you