Happy Halloween! In today’s episode, I'm sharing some of my favorite spooky memories — like the creative costumes my dad and I made together — and using the holiday spirit to tackle something that haunts many of us: financial fears. We'll discuss 5 practical steps to overcome money anxieties, from reassessing your emergency fund to calculating your "ramen noodle number" and diversifying your income streams. So grab your favorite Halloween candy, and let's get to it! Read transcripts, learn more about our guests and sponsors, and get more resources at https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/196-5-steps-to-conquer-your-money-fears/ Not sure where to start on your financial journey? Take our FREE money personality quiz! https://herfirst100k.com/quiz Our HYSA Partner Recommendation (terms apply) Are you registered to vote? https://vote.org/ Special thanks to our sponsors: Squarespace Go to www.squarespace.com/FFPOD to save 10% off your first website or domain purchase. Masterclass Get an additional 15% off any annual membership at masterclass.com/FFPOD. Rocket Money Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/FFPOD. Third Love It’s time to get your Bra-blems Solved™. Use code PODCAST15 for $15 off your order at ThirdLove.com. Netsuite Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/FFPOD. Quince Get cozy in Quince's high-quality wardrobe essentials. Go to Quince.com/FFPOD for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Mint Mobile Cut your wireless bill to $15 a month at Mintmobile.com/ffpod.