It’s true that some of the most searched online phrases involve where you should be financially by a certain age. I get it - I’ve even Googled that a time or two. You want the playbook, so to speak, of what you should be doing with your money, and because you’re human, you want to know if you’re doing well or falling behind. By the time you’re in your 40s, you’re full-on adulting, and midway between just graduating and OMG, retirement is getting closer.  So I invited a financial adviser, Shari Rash, who specializes in Gen X and Millennials, to teach you the three money moves you must make by 45… and how to play catch-up if you’re not quite there yet. Shari is the Founder of Greenway Wealth Advisory, a virtual financial advisory firm. Over her 17-year career, she has seen how the lack of financial education and communication about money has negatively affected her generation. She is working to undo the taboo about money.  In this episode, you’ll learn: 3 money moves to make by 45 How to spend your money on important things to you in life Ways to figure out if you're doing things right with your money LINKS Money Chic podcast Greenway Wealth Advisory CONNECT WITH SHANNAH Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do it without you.  Freebie - 10 Money Questions to Ask Yourself Free Money Guide https://etmpod.link/10moneyq  Follow me on Instagram  Leave a 5-star Review here https://ratethispodcast.com/etm.  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@EveryonesTalkinMoney SPONSORS Thanks to ASPCA for sponsoring the show. To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/ETM. Thanks to Notion for sponsoring the show. Notion is my go-to tool for managing notes, to do lists, and action items. Try Notion for free when you go to Notion.com/ETM. Thanks to OneSkin for sponsoring the show. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ETM at https://www.oneskin.co/  Thanks to Quince for sponsoring the show. Go to http://www.quince.com/etm for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Thanks to NerdWallet for sponsoring the show. Don’t wait to make smart financial decisions. Compare and find smarter credit cards, savings accounts, and more today at www.nerdwallet.com. Thanks to Monarch for sponsoring the show. ​​After trying out Monarch for myself, I understand why it’s the top-rated personal finance app. Listeners of this show will get an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to www.monarchmoney.com/ETM.  Thanks to EarnIn for sponsoring the show. Just download the EarnIn app in Google Play of the Apple App store and use code Talkin Money under Podcast. Thanks to Noom for sponsoring the show. Start taking control of your weight management and join the millions who have lost weight with Noom. Sign up for your TRIAL today at www.noom.com.   Thanks to ButcherBox for sponsoring the show. Sign up today at www.butcherbox.com/etm and use code ETM to get $20 off your first order. Thanks to DelelteMe for sponsoring the show. Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.JoinDeleteMe.com/ETM and use promo code ETM at checkout.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices