Money That Buys Freedom: The 2025 Playbook (From Peace-of-Mind to Index Funds)

In 2025, cost of living, higher rates and BNPL make money leaks invisible. This video turns one podcast’s best ideas into a 4-step system you can run this month—plus the trends that matter now.

The Ostrich Effect (emotion first) — why we avoid statements; fix = look 30 days back, compute “core living cost”.


30-Day Action Plan (on screen):

Week 1: calculate essentials; save peace-of-mind fund; check credit file.

Week 2: build debt avalanche; cancel leaks; automate bills & invest.

Week 3: enroll match/ISA/Roth; set 65-20-15; raise case draft.

Week 4: run rent-vs-buy math; lock “invest the difference”; schedule review.