Financial Bliss with Kelley Long

About Financial Bliss with Kelley Long

Achieving financial bliss goes beyond financial planning knowledge and strategies. It starts with getting to the root cause of WHY you don't behave with money in a way that supports your bigger dreams and goals. Author of the book "But Who Will Take Care of You When You're Old? Financial Planning for People Without Kids," Kelley C. Long, CFP®, CPA/PFS is a financial coach who uses her decades of experience and work with over 3,000 individuals and couples to break down the psychological and practical barriers that get in the way of making the most of your money.

Publisher

Kelley C. Long, CFP®, CPA/PFS

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Feb 2023

Latest episode

15 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Are You Waiting for the “Perfect” Time to Live? l E36

   What’s keeping you from making the changes you know you need to make? The idea of a “growth edge” describes that uncomfortable space where fear, uncertainty, or perfectionism can keep you stuck—even when you know what you want is on the other side. Growth looks different for everyone, and what feels easy to one person can feel genuinely intimidating to another. The same idea applies to money. The best financial decision isn’t always the one that looks optimal on paper. Sometimes, the better choice is the one that supports the life you actually want—even if it isn’t technically perfect. Letting go of the pressure to “do it right” can create the freedom to take action, embrace imperfection, and move toward what matters most. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time, the perfect plan, or the confidence to finally make a change, there may be a better way to think about what comes next. Key Takeaways: • A growth edge is the point where you begin moving beyond your familiar comfort zone toward something you know you want or need to change. • Growth edges are highly individual; what feels effortless to one person can be deeply uncomfortable for someone else. • Self-awareness means distinguishing between “I can't” and “I am not choosing to prioritize this right now.” • The best way to avoid unwanted advice is sometimes to clearly own a choice rather than frame it as an inability or external constraint. • Growth often involves consciously choosing which responsibilities you are willing to take on—and which ones you are not. • Spending more, paying more taxes, or accepting a less-than-optimal financial outcome is not necessarily a mistake when it is an informed choice in service of a person's goals. Key Timestamps: (00:00) – Reintroduction (03:36) – Stepping Out (07:00) – Commitment and Consistency (08:54) – Growing the Podcast (13:04) – Podcasting More Frequently (14:58) – Selling the Book (19:57) – Freedom and Choice (22:27) – Change One Thing Key Topics Discussed: Kelley Long, Financial Bliss, Money Mindset, Financial Psychology, Money Psychology, Behavioral Finance, Financial Anxiety, Money Stress, Wealth Mindset, Healthy Relationship With Money, Financial Habits, Money Beliefs, Financial Decision Making, Spending Habits, Saving Habits, Investing Psychology, Financial Confidence, Financial Wellness, Wealth Building, Personal Finance, Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Financial Independence, Financial Goals, Money and Happiness, Money and Relationships, Scarcity Mindset, Abundance Mindset, Fear of Spending, Fear of Investing, Financial Avoidance, Lifestyle Inflation, Financial Freedom, Values-Based Financial Planning More of Financial Bliss: Get Your Copy of My Book: https://www.google.com/url?q=http://financialblisscoach.com/book&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1787278536772124&usg=AOvVaw3Vv2EfFMi0OktlKwJf2C9T (http://financialblisscoach.com/book)

2. 

   30 Dec 2025

   Ep. 35: Why I'm Not Setting New Goals for 2026 & Doing This Instead

   New Year, same me... One of the primary reasons we find it impossible to stick to new habits or goals or routines, especially when they are aspirational as New Year's Resolutions tend to be, is because we forget to consider a really important aspect of what it takes. In this episode, Kelley Long gets into what it is that we often forget to factor in and why sometimes it's ok to not have ANY new goals while still feeling like you're making progress in life. If you're sick of the constant push for self-improvement or feeling like you're spinning your own wheels on working toward your goals, this episode is for you.

3. 

   26 Nov 2025

   Ep. 34: How to Choose the Best Bank for Your Money

   If you're keeping your savings at a big bank with lots of branches, there's a good chance you're losing hundreds, maybe even thousands, of dollars a year without realizing it. But switching banks feels overwhelming, and how do you even know which one to pick? In this episode, Kelley Long, financial coach for women, cuts through the noise around high-yield savings accounts, credit unions, and online banks to help you figure out where your money should actually live. You'll learn the red flags to avoid, the surprisingly simple criteria that actually matter, and why making the switch might be easier than you think.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

17 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

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49

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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