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Why Most Financial Advice Doesn’t Work (And How To Fix It)
Episode 2118th September 2026 • Ditch The Suits: Financial Planning Insights Without The Sales Pitch • Travis Maus
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Do you ever feel like you've tried all the financial advice you're supposed to follow, but you're still stressed about money?

Budget better. Spend less. Think long term. Delay gratification.

There's no shortage of advice. But if more information were enough to solve financial stress, most people would already have solved it.

In this episode of Ditch the Suits, we explore why financial advice often fails to change behaviour, particularly when someone is stuck in a scarcity mindset.

We then break down what actually starts to change the conditions that create financial stress and why earning more isn’t usually the answer. We'll also look at the practical steps you can take to start creating more financial stability.

If you feel like most of the financial advice out there isn’t working as well as it promises to, this is for you.

Covered in this episode:

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 1:48 – Why financial advice rarely lands.
  • 4:04 – Why financial stability takes time and the indicators that you're moving in the right direction.
  • 5:46 – The first step to changing the conditions around your finances.
  • 7:36 – Why earning more money doesn't necessarily reduce financial stress.
  • 8:07 – Needs vs. wants: understanding what you're actually spending on.
  • 10:27 – Signs your financial life has become unnecessarily complicated.
  • 12:18 – How using your calendar differently can create more financial peace.
  • 14:19 – The mindset reframe that can help you make better financial decisions.

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