The Financial Diet helps you rethink your relationship with money, culture, and class. Education & commentary on the systems we interact with every day, from…
51:06397K views · 2d ago · 51:06
Recently, Chelsea has been taking on what she considers to be her mini-series on consumer culture: the aspects of our unique American economy and environment that are, ultimately, making our lives worse. Today, she takes on a particularly fraught topic: our food economy, and why it feels so impossible to make a healthy decision in American society. Stay tuned for part 2!
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In this episode, Chelsea and Erin are tackling audience questions related to big life decisions. One viewer asks how to deal with an overbearing future mother-in-law over issues surrounding the size and scope of ther wedding. How can you maintain appropriate boundaries when your partner just wants to keep the peace? Another writes in about the ethical implications of being a landlord while considering buying her first property.
23:3747K views · 1w ago · 23:37
Kara Perez is back to talk about a personal topic that hits close to home for many people: the cost of living with chronic illness. Specifically, Kara is sharing details of her upcoming Crohn's-related surgery, which is going to cost over $10K even with insurance. So she's diving into a question she didn't expect to be asked: why doesn't she just go abroad to get her surgery done?
47:17190K views · 1w ago · 47:17
Volunteer with NYC Love Kitchen In our first episode of this season, Chelsea and Erin answer questions about something that affects literally everyone: platonic relationships. One writer asks how to deal with a friend with tens of thousands in credit card debt, but who won't change her habits; another asks if she should charge her sister back rent after letting her crash on the couch for two years.
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Some of you heartily disagreed with my video on mental health, neurodivergence, and personal responsibility in community, including my guest today, Phoebe Taylor! So we sat down to have a friendly conversation on the subject.
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For your other financial goals, we recommend the following Financial advisory Investing - Betterment High yield savings account - SoFi Sustainable brands mentioned Tamara Malas Connally Goods Big Bud Press
34:41156K views · 2w ago · 34:41
In this video, Chelsea looks back at her mid-twenties and walks through the money lessons she wishes someone had told her at 25.
45:15206K views · 3w ago · 45:15
Let's talk about subsidizing your loser husbands. Sorry if this offends! If you're looking to get your budget together, we recommend and use Monarch For all other money needs, here are the brands we also use and recommend Advisor Betterment SoFi
1:17:45103K views · 3w ago · 1:17:45
Chelsea sits down with psychotherapist MJ Corey, author of DeKonstructing The Kardashians, to talk about the family's impact on our culture and society, long after most people stopped tuning into their reality show shenanigans.
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Chelsea dives into the ever-evolving landscape of working in media, from what it actually takes to keep a popular YouTube channel profitable to the death of the influencer economy as we know it. FINANCIAL PRODUCTS WE ENDORSE Budgeting app - Monarch Financial planning - Advisor Robo-advisor - Betterment Savings/HYSA - SoFi
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Kara Perez is back to talk about whether Gen Z is actually more conservative than previous generations — or whether we’re just looking at them through the wrong lens. She digs into the viral debate over iced coffee at job interviews, Gen Z’s changing attitudes toward work, social norms, drinking, dating, and being perceived online, and what growing up through economic uncertainty and COVID has to do with it.
50:42110K views · 1mo ago · 50:42
Our friend, investing expert, and anti-capitalist baddie Amanda Holden talks to Chelsea about her current mission (New Yorkers calling on Mark Levine to back down from his threat to reinvest our pension money in Israel bonds), how to start getting involved in activism, and how she handles the tension of being a personal finance expert who is against capitalism.
19:1875K views · 1mo ago · 19:18
The end of an era! Our creative director Holly is leaving TFD after 10 years — a career lifetime for a millennial! In part 2, she shares how she financially planned for her career pivot, including how she decided she felt comfortable making a big leap!
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The end of an era! Our creative director Holly is leaving TFD after 10 years — a career lifetime for a millennial! She talks to us about why she's leaving media behind after a decade in the industry, and her plans for her new career pivot.
43:42487K views · 1mo ago · 43:42
Shopping for clothes in 2026 has become a nightmare. In today’s video, Chelsea breaks down what sustainable fashion actually means, whether thrifting is always the answer, and reviews clothing brands across price points to see which ones are delivering on their promises.
Topics: Why Shopping for Clothes Is a Nightmare in 2026 · The $300 Polyester Pants Problem · What Clothing Can We Buy In 2026? · Navigating the Current Vintage/Secondhand Market · A Brand Review Across Price Points
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