Most people aren’t stressed about money because they’re irresponsible, they’re stressed because they don’t actually know what they can afford. In this episode, Priya breaks down why traditional budgeting fails in real life and introduces a simpler, more human approach: one number that brings instant clarity to your spending. No spreadsheets. No guilt. Just a framework that lets you enjoy your money and build wealth at the same time as you head into 2026.

Takeaways:

• Budgeting fails because it asks you to predict real life and real life doesn’t cooperate.
• Financial anxiety usually isn’t about income. It’s about how much lifestyle your income can afford.
• When your future is automated, you can spend what’s left guilt-free and finally stop second-guessing every purchase.

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