The Mel Robbins Podcast The Mel Robbins Podcast

How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck & Finally Get Ahead

Sep 28, 2026 · 1h 8m

Summary

Mel Robbins sits down with personal finance expert Vivian Tu, known as "Your Rich BFF," to discuss how to stop living paycheck to paycheck. They cover actionable strategies for building an emergency fund, negotiating raises, and paying off debt using the avalanche method. The conversation also addresses the challenges of the "sandwich generation" and demystifies investing for beginners, emphasizing that small, consistent steps can lead to long-term financial freedom and power.

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