The Caring Advisor

108. "What Your Mother Taught You About Money—and What to Do Now"

What you learned about money didn’t start with a spreadsheet—it started at home. Before Mother’s Day, take a fresh look at what shaped you… and what needs to change. A personal message from Elizabeth… If you listen to one podcast before Mother’s Day, may it be this one. Here is my single favorite episode of all #107 episodes across three seasons of The Caring Advisor Podcast. Originally titled “Our Mommy, Our Money,” this episode is deeply personal to me— and I hope it will be deeply impactful to you. I want to help you rethink her influence on your financial life—and realign what matters most.  Whether your relationship with your mother is beautiful, strained, distant, or complicated… whether she lives in Heaven or right next door… This episode will meet you—with grace, God’s truth, and a way forward. This may be your moment to close a gap… to heal a hurt… and to put God at the center of your relationship with her. Since I first recorded “Our Mommy, Our Money” on May 3, 2023, we’ve improved the quality of our audio. But there’s no way to improve the depth, honesty, and spiritual weight of what was spoken that day. I hope you receive it. Let me know what it means to you. My prayer is that it shatters any spiritual hindrance holding back your finances. May it free up, brighten, and transform your future. Wealth Confident: 7 Powerful Principles of Godly Success [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637972660?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PVXM3R8HMM39P4DP3MT6&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PVXM3R8HMM39P4DP3MT6&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PVXM3R8HMM39P4DP3MT6&bestFormat=true] Build a biblical foundation for how you think about money, identity, and purpose.  Wealth by Design …. COMING SOON! A clear, practical 12-point blueprint to structure your financial life with intention—covering spending, saving, investing, and generosity. Together, they’ll help you move from uncertainty… to clarity… to confidently building Christ-centered wealth.

107. Tax Refund Wisdom: What to Do With It—and What to Do Next

Is your refund a treasure… or a trap keeping you from building wealth? Mastering income taxes is just the start of building a foundation for wealth. If this episode encouraged you, these two books will help you take the next step: Wealth Confident: 7 Powerful Principles of Godly Success [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637972660?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PVXM3R8HMM39P4DP3MT6&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PVXM3R8HMM39P4DP3MT6&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PVXM3R8HMM39P4DP3MT6&bestFormat=true] Build a biblical foundation for how you think about money, identity, and purpose. Wealth by Design …. COMING SOON! A clear, practical 12-point blueprint to structure your financial life with intention—covering spending, saving, investing, and generosity. Together, they’ll help you move from uncertainty… to clarity… to confidently building Christ-centered wealth.

106. "Master Your Money Emotions… before they master you"

Emotions are often the hidden force behind financial stress. Master them—and everything else begins to change. Whether you feel secure… or stretched thin… your emotions can quietly take control of your financial decisions. In this episode, Elizabeth Brickman shares practical and biblical wisdom for managing the emotional turbulence that money can create. Drawing from 25 years as a financial advisor, she explains why financial distress is often caused less by the numbers themselves and more by the emotional reactions surrounding them. In This Episode • Why money triggers powerful emotional reactions • How emotional surges can lead to poor financial decisions • Why your identity must never be tied to financial outcomes • How regret can quietly trap people in financial paralysis • The biblical approach to overcoming financial fear • Why gratitude stabilizes both your heart and your decisions When emotions are wisely managed, money becomes a tool instead of a tyrant — and financial decisions become calmer, clearer, and more faithful. The goal is not to eliminate emotions. The goal is to lead them wisely. And with God’s help, you absolutely can. Key Scriptures Referenced Proverbs 14:29 Ecclesiastes 7:9 James 1:19–20 Luke 12:15 Psalm 139:13–14 Romans 8:15–16 1 John 3:1 Philippians 3:13–14 1 John 1:9 Psalm 103:12 Proverbs 4:23 Psalm 112:7 2 Corinthians 10:5 Isaiah 41:10 2 Timothy 1:7 Joshua 1:9 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 Psalm 118:24 Psalm 90:12 Additional Resources To learn more on what it looks like to live wealth blessed, take a look at the first two issues of Elizabeth's four part book series: Wealth Blessed [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637972520?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_K0QMGKF51T0Z0ASR2FB7&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_K0QMGKF51T0Z0ASR2FB7&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_K0QMGKF51T0Z0ASR2FB7&skipTwisterOG=1&bestFormat=true&newOGT=1] and Wealth Confident [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637972660?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PVXM3R8HMM39P4DP3MT6&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PVXM3R8HMM39P4DP3MT6&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PVXM3R8HMM39P4DP3MT6&bestFormat=true].  Consider following us wherever you listen to your podcasts [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2129335] so you never miss an episode!  Can't get enough? Be sure to check out more of Elizabeth's writings by visiting her blog here! [https://elizabethbrickman.com/letters/]  For personal support, encouragement, and updates, subscribe to ElizabethBrickman.com [https://elizabethbrickman.com/subscribe/].

105. "Before You Panic: 5 Smart Steps When Money Falls Short"

Before You Panic: 5 Smart Steps When Money Falls Short Financial pressure can arrive suddenly—an unexpected bill, a loss of income, or expenses that simply outpace your resources. In those moments, panic is common… but it’s rarely helpful. In this episode of The Caring Advisor, Elizabeth Brickman shares five practical, faith-centered steps you can take when money falls short. Drawing from her experience in finance and her own personal seasons of financial adversity, Elizabeth offers clear actions that help restore stability, perspective, and peace. You’ll learn how to uncover hidden spending, free up financial space, generate quick cash when needed, and adopt a spiritual posture that invites God’s wisdom into your financial life. Financial hardship does not mean failure—and it certainly does not mean God has abandoned you. Instead of panic, choose stewardship. Choose wisdom. Choose faith. In this episode you’ll learn: • Why financial shortage is not the same as financial failure • How to quickly assess your real spending habits • Hidden ways to free up money inside your own home • Practical ways to generate immediate cash flow • The spiritual posture that restores peace during financial stress Scriptures referenced Psalm 24:1 Psalm 32:8 Psalm 66:18 1 John 3:1 Mark 11:25 Matthew 6:14–15 Additional Resources To learn more on what it looks like to live wealth blessed, take a look at the first two issues of Elizabeth's four part book series: Wealth Blessed [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637972520?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_K0QMGKF51T0Z0ASR2FB7&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_K0QMGKF51T0Z0ASR2FB7&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_K0QMGKF51T0Z0ASR2FB7&skipTwisterOG=1&bestFormat=true&newOGT=1] and Wealth Confident [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637972660?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PVXM3R8HMM39P4DP3MT6&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PVXM3R8HMM39P4DP3MT6&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PVXM3R8HMM39P4DP3MT6&bestFormat=true].  Consider following us wherever you listen to your podcasts [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2129335] so you never miss an episode!  Can't get enough? Be sure to check out more of Elizabeth's writings by visiting her blog here! [https://elizabethbrickman.com/letters/]  For personal support, encouragement, and updates, subscribe to ElizabethBrickman.com [https://elizabethbrickman.com/subscribe/].

104. "Financial Anxiety: Name It. Face It. Uproot It."

Financial anxiety doesn’t always show up as panic. Sometimes it whispers: There isn’t enough. Or worse: What if I’m wrong about everything? In this episode of The Caring Advisor, Elizabeth Brickman tackles the hidden roots of financial anxiety — the ambiguity, misinterpretation of risk, and subtle double-mindedness that can quietly erode confidence even when your finances are stable. This episode will help you: * Identify whether your anxiety is factual or interpretive * Stop financial zigzagging driven by fear * Confront anxious thoughts without suppressing them * Strengthen your financial footing with biblical clarity * Replace vague worry with Scriptural truth and wise, aligned action If you’re ready to move from financial anxiety to Christ confidence, this episode is for you. To learn more on what it looks like to live wealth blessed, take a look at the first two issues of Elizabeth's four part book series: Wealth Blessed [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637972520?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_K0QMGKF51T0Z0ASR2FB7&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_K0QMGKF51T0Z0ASR2FB7&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_K0QMGKF51T0Z0ASR2FB7&skipTwisterOG=1&bestFormat=true&newOGT=1] and Wealth Confident [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637972660?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PVXM3R8HMM39P4DP3MT6&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PVXM3R8HMM39P4DP3MT6&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PVXM3R8HMM39P4DP3MT6&bestFormat=true].  Consider following us wherever you listen to your podcasts [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2129335] so you never miss an episode!  Can't get enough? Be sure to check out more of Elizabeth's writings by visiting her blog here! [https://elizabethbrickman.com/letters/]  For personal support, encouragement, and updates, subscribe to ElizabethBrickman.com [https://elizabethbrickman.com/subscribe/].