Rich Without The Rush

R. Lee Vann

You're not bad with money. You're just exhausted. Exhausted from advice that doesn't fit your life. Exhausted from feeling behind. Exhausted from doing everything right and still worrying if it's enough. This personal finance podcast is for Gen X—the ones in our 40s, 50s, and 60s who are tired of money advice made for 25-year-olds. No "just start early." No get-rich-quick schemes. No guilt trips about what you should have done. I'm R. Lee Vann. I started over at 52 after a divorce and rebuilt from there. I've spent 30 years studying what the Bible actually says about money—not the prosperity gospel stuff, just the wisdom that works. Each week, we'll talk about building wealth slowly, retirement planning without panic, and finding financial freedom on your own timeline. Real strategies for real people who feel behind but refuse to give up. This isn't about catching up. It's about finding peace with your money and finishing strong. The tortoise wins. Let me show you how. New episodes every Thursday.

Episodes

  1. 31 JAN

    Episode 4: 54% of Gen X Is Caught...

    **NAVIGATING THE SANDWICH GENERATION: CARE, BOUNDARIES, AND PEACEIn this episode, R. Lee Vann discusses the challenges faced by the "sandwich generation"—middle-aged adults supporting aging parents while caring for their own children. He shares practical principles to maintain peace, set boundaries, and build wealth slowly and sustainably.KEY TOPICS:* The emotional and time squeeze of caring for aging parents and supporting adult children* The importance of self-care: "You cannot pour from an empty cup"* Having hard conversations early about health, finances, and long-term plans* Setting boundaries to protect your peace and avoid resentment* The slow, steady approach: practicing patience and consistency in caregiving and financial planning* Practical tips: develop one boundary each week and communicate with love* The impact of guilt and obligation versus love and intentionality in family support*** What boundary do you need to set? Tell me in the comments 👇***TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - The reality of being in the sandwich generation00:21 - You're not failing — you're in the squeeze00:28 - The time and emotional costs of caregiving00:53 - The pressures of supporting aging parents and adult children01:39 - Why you might feel broke even if you're not03:16 - Three principles to help navigate the squeeze03:29 - Principle 1: You cannot pour from an empty cup03:54 - The importance of self-care to maintain long-term help04:33 - Principle 2: Have hard conversations now04:53 - Discussing long-term care planning with parents05:09 - Talking to your adult children about boundaries and limits05:56 - Principle 3: Boundaries are love06:08 - Practical examples of setting boundaries: appointments, expenses06:41 - The truth: You're not helping by going broke or losing peace06:52 - You can't control everything, but you can control your response07:26 - Homework: set one boundary with your adult children this week07:59 - Share your boundary in the comments08:18 - Upcoming episode with Warren Buffett insights08:33 - Find more in "Rich Without the Rush" on Amazon

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You're not bad with money. You're just exhausted. Exhausted from advice that doesn't fit your life. Exhausted from feeling behind. Exhausted from doing everything right and still worrying if it's enough. This personal finance podcast is for Gen X—the ones in our 40s, 50s, and 60s who are tired of money advice made for 25-year-olds. No "just start early." No get-rich-quick schemes. No guilt trips about what you should have done. I'm R. Lee Vann. I started over at 52 after a divorce and rebuilt from there. I've spent 30 years studying what the Bible actually says about money—not the prosperity gospel stuff, just the wisdom that works. Each week, we'll talk about building wealth slowly, retirement planning without panic, and finding financial freedom on your own timeline. Real strategies for real people who feel behind but refuse to give up. This isn't about catching up. It's about finding peace with your money and finishing strong. The tortoise wins. Let me show you how. New episodes every Thursday.