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3611: Conscious Spending: It's About the Little Purchases and the Big Wins by Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout
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- Jun 28, 2026
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3611: Kalen Bruce explains why financial success isn’t just about eliminating small expenses or focusing only on major financial decisions. He argues that true conscious spending comes from understanding where every dollar goes, using budgeting and spending awareness to align daily choices with long-term financial goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://freedomsprout.com/conscious-spending/ Quotes to ponder: "Look, it’s easy to want the best of everything: We want to go out all the time, live in a great apartment, buy new clothes, drive a new car, and travel any time we want. The truth is, you have to prioritize." "We need our kids to understand that our finances aren’t determined only by big wins or only by small buys. Our financial future is based on every single choice we make." "As ugly of a word as it is, a budget is the key to conscious spending." Wealthfront’s high-yield Cash Account: https://wealthfront.com/OFD This experience may not be representative of other Wealthfront clients, and there is no guarantee of future performance or success. Experiences will vary. The Optimal Finance Daily Podcast, Diana Merriam (collectively "Media Partner") are not clients of Wealthfront. The Media Partner receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage for this paid endorsement placed in their video, creating a conflict of interest. More details available via the referral link. The Direct Deposit Plus Investing Program from Wealthfront Advisers LLC and Wealthfront Brokerage LLC provides eligible clients a 0.25% APY increase above the base APY on eligible Cash Account balances (up to an overa…