Hosted by Mary Beth Storjohann and Neela Hummel, If Money Were Easy is a space where real, authentic conversations about money are the norm. Inspired by their work as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals, Mary Beth and Neela are rewriting the narrative that finances are overwhelming, and offering empowering, accessible, and actionable tips to help you make smarter financial decisions and build a life you love. And since money is an undercurrent that influences nearly every aspect of our lives, expect episodes that touch on everything from family and health, to gender equity and beyond. With timely, candid dialogue and insightful guest spotlights, the bi-weekly episodes feel like chatting with friends about the topics that truly matter. The goal? To make money discussions feel natural, relatable, and yes — even easy. Welcome to the conversation.
If Money Were Easy
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Hosted by Mary Beth Storjohann and Neela Hummel, If Money Were Easy is a space where real, authentic conversations about money are the norm. Inspired by their work as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals, Mary Beth and Neela are rewriting the narrative that finances are overwhelming, and offering empowering, accessible, and actionable tips to help you make smarter financial decisions and build a life you love. And since money is an undercurrent that influences nearly every aspect of our lives, expect episodes that touch on everything from family and health, to gender equity and beyond. With timely, candid dialogue and insightful guest spotlights, the bi-weekly episodes feel like chatting with friends about the topics that truly matter. The goal? To make money discussions feel natural, relatable, and yes — even easy. Welcome to the conversation.
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May 14, 2025
Disaster-Proof Your Finances: What to Do Before Crisis Hits with Susan Olson
<p dir="ltr">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.</p> <p dir="ltr">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 emergency fund and creating an evacuation plan.</p> <p dir="ltr">If you’ve been meaning to prepare but don’t know where to begin, this episode can give you the tools and motivation to start.</p> <p dir="ltr">For additional resources, information, and a full transcript of the episode, <a href= "https://abacuswealth.com/podcast/if-money-were-easy-disaster-proof-your-finances-what-to-do-before-crisis-hits-with-susan-olson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">visit our website</a>. To access our podcast disclosure information, <a href= "https://abacuswealth.com/podcast-disclosure/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">visit this page</a>.<span style= "font-size: 12pt;"><strong><br /></strong></span></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>What You’ll Learn in this Episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Things to consider when reviewing and updating your insurance coverage</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The importance of building a household emergency fund</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Suggestions for creating evacuation plans (yes, even for pets and children's toys!)</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Tips for digitizing your documents and organizing your accounts</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How you can involve your kids and greater community in preparedness efforts</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The power of the “do just one thing” approach to getting started</li> </ul> <p><span style= "font-size: 12pt;"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="http://ready.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ready.gov</a> disaster preparedness information and downloadable <a href="https://www.ready.gov/kit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Emergency Supply Checklists</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Abacus <a href= "https://abacuswealth.com/pro-bono-financial-planning/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Pro-Bono Financial Planning Services</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://abacuswealth.com/download/9108/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show+notes&utm_campaign=IMWE&utm_id=IMWE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">My Financial Life in a Binder PDF</a> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Stay Connected:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">Subscribe to the If Money Were Easy <a href="http://www.ifmoneywereeasy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href= "http://www.ifmoneywereeasy.com/" aria-label= "newsletter - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link= "">newsletter</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Subscribe to If Money Were Easy on <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@IfMoneyWereEasy" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" aria-label="YouTube - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">YouTube</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Connect with Mary Beth on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/marybstorj/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href= "https://www.instagram.com/marybstorj/" aria-label= "Instagram - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link= "">Instagram</a> and on <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/marybethstorjohann/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="LinkedIn - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">LinkedIn</a> </li> <li aria-level="1">Connect with Neela on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/neelahummelcfp/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href= "https://www.instagram.com/neelahummelcfp/" aria-label= "Instagram - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link= "">Instagram</a> and <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/neela-hummel-cfp%C2%AE-256a2125/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label= "LinkedIn - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link= "">LinkedIn</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Join the Abacus community by connecting with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AbacusWealth" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href= "https://www.facebook.com/AbacusWealth" aria-label= "Facebook - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link= "">Facebook</a>, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/abacuswealth/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href= "https://www.instagram.com/abacuswealth/" aria-label= "Instagram - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link= "">Instagram</a> and on <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/abacus-wealth-partners/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="LinkedIn - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> <p> </p>
May 12, 2025
Wealth and Shame: The Discomfort of Having Money
<p dir="ltr">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.</p> <p dir="ltr">For additional resources, information, and a full transcript of the episode, <a href= "https://abacuswealth.com/podcast/if-money-were-easy-wealth-shame-the-discomfort-of-having-money" target="_blank" rel="noopener">visit our website</a>. To access our podcast disclosure information, <a href= "https://abacuswealth.com/podcast-disclosure/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">visit this page</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>What You’ll Learn in this Episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to understand the two sides of wealth shame: having too much vs. not enough</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How comparison, identity, and belonging may fuel financial discomfort</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The emotional and psychological effects of inherited wealth</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to develop financial confidence and reframe your money story</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to find purpose and impact through intentional money choices</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">People With Parents With Money: 14 Adults Come Clean About the Down Payments, Allowances, and Tuition Payments That Make Their New York Lives Feasible – New York Magazine’s Intelligencer | February 10, 2025 <a href= "https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/parents-money-family-wealth-stories.html" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/parents-money-family-wealth-stories.html</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://brenebrown.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brené Brown</a> is known for her work on shame, vulnerability, and leadership.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Stay Connected:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">Subscribe to the If Money Were Easy <a href="http://www.ifmoneywereeasy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href= "http://www.ifmoneywereeasy.com/" aria-label= "newsletter - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link= "">newsletter</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Subscribe to If Money Were Easy on <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@IfMoneyWereEasy" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" aria-label="YouTube - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">YouTube</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Connect with Mary Beth on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/marybstorj/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href= "https://www.instagram.com/marybstorj/" aria-label= "Instagram - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link= "">Instagram</a> and on <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/marybethstorjohann/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="LinkedIn - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">LinkedIn</a> </li> <li aria-level="1">Connect with Neela on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/neelahummelcfp/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href= "https://www.instagram.com/neelahummelcfp/" aria-label= "Instagram - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link= "">Instagram</a> and <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/neela-hummel-cfp%C2%AE-256a2125/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label= "LinkedIn - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link= "">LinkedIn</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Join the Abacus community by connecting with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AbacusWealth" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href= "https://www.facebook.com/AbacusWealth" aria-label= "Facebook - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link= "">Facebook</a>, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/abacuswealth/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href= "https://www.instagram.com/abacuswealth/" aria-label= "Instagram - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link= "">Instagram</a> and on <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/abacus-wealth-partners/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="LinkedIn - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul>
May 7, 2025
The Golden Bachelorette: Skipping Marriage for Love and Financial Independence
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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 might use to open your heart while also protecting your finances. </span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Whether you’re entering a new relationship, planning a second marriage, or supporting a parent stepping into a new chapter, this episode offers practical strategies to help navigate the intersection of love and money with confidence and clarity.</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">For additional resources, information, and a full transcript of the episode, <a href= "https://abacuswealth.com/podcast/if-money-were-easy-the-golden-bachelorette-skipping-marriage-for-love-and-financial-independence" target="_blank" rel="noopener">visit our website</a>. To access our podcast disclosure information, <a href= "https://abacuswealth.com/podcast-disclosure/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">visit this page</a>.</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">What You’ll Learn in this Episode:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;">Why traditional financial “rules” don’t always apply later in life.</span></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;">How to protect your financial independence while building a relationship.</span></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;">The importance of prenups, estate planning, and updated beneficiaries.</span></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;">Managing money when blending families and raising kids from previous relationships.</span></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;">How to have clear, empowering conversations about money, love, and boundaries.</span></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;">How assembling a strong team (CPA, financial planner, attorney) can help.</span></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong><span style= "font-size: 12pt;">Resources:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 12pt;" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Big Shift: For Older Women With Money, It’s “Yes” to Love and “I Don’t” to Marriage – The Washington Post | January 16, 2024 <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/01/16/women-separate-money-love-second-marriages/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/01/16/women-separate-money-love-second-marriages/</a></span></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 12pt;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;">More couples are divorcing after age 50 than ever before. Psychologists are helping them navigate the big changes – American Psychological Association | November 1, 2023 <a href= "https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/11/navigating-late-in-life-divorce" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/11/navigating-late-in-life-divorce</a> </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Stay Connected:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Subscribe to the If Money Were Easy <a href="http://www.ifmoneywereeasy.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">newsletter</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Subscribe to If Money Were Easy on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@IfMoneyWereEasy" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a></li> <li>Follow Mary Beth on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/marybstorj/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/marybethstorjohann/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a></li> <li>Follow Neela on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/neelahummelcfp/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/neela-hummel-cfp%C2%AE-256a2125/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a></li> <li>Join the Abacus community by connecting with us on <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/AbacusWealth" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Facebook</a>, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/abacuswealth/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Instagram</a>, and on <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/abacus-wealth-partners/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> <p> </p>
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