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. 15 MAR

    Episode 7: Dear Sandwich Generation: A Letter to the Woman Holding Everything Together

    This episode is different. No frameworks. No formulas. No homework. Today, I'm just going to talk to you.   If you're driving home from your parents' house right now. If you're sitting in a parking lot before you walk into the next thing on your list. If you're up at midnight doing the math and most nights the numbers don't work — stay right here for a few minutes.   59 million Americans are living your life right now. 86% of sandwich generation caregivers report emotional exhaustion. You're not behind because you made bad choices. You're behind because you made everyone else a priority.   You're not broke. You're exhausted. And there's a difference.   This is a letter to the woman managing three generations on one paycheck and four hours of sleep. The one who Googles "how much does assisted living cost" at 11 PM and then closes the tab. The one nobody asks, "How are YOU doing?"   I see you. And this episode was made for you.   TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - I see you 2:00 - You are not failing 4:00 - What this really costs 6:00 - My story: starting over at 52 8:00 - It's not too late 10:00 - You have permission 12:30 - Who needs to hear this?   If this episode meant something to you, send it to the woman in your life who's carrying everything and never asks for help. Sometimes the best gift is letting someone know: I see you.   Get the free Peace Calculator: https://richwithouttherush.com Get the book: "Rich Without the Rush" by R. Lee Vann on Amazon   📕 Book: https://amazon.com [insert link] 🎧 Podcast: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music 📧 Email: info@RichWithoutTheRush.com   #SandwichGeneration #GenX #Caregiver #YoureNotBroke #YoureExhausted #RichWithoutTheRush #PersonalFinance #FinancialPeace #WorkingMom #AgingParents #CaregiverBurnout #GenXWomen

    13 min
  2. 31 JAN

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

    **NAVIGATING THE SANDWICH GENERATION: CARE, BOUNDARIES, AND PEACE In 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 generation 00:21 - You're not failing — you're in the squeeze 00:28 - The time and emotional costs of caregiving 00:53 - The pressures of supporting aging parents and adult children 01:39 - Why you might feel broke even if you're not 03:16 - Three principles to help navigate the squeeze 03:29 - Principle 1: You cannot pour from an empty cup 03:54 - The importance of self-care to maintain long-term help 04:33 - Principle 2: Have hard conversations now 04:53 - Discussing long-term care planning with parents 05:09 - Talking to your adult children about boundaries and limits 05:56 - Principle 3: Boundaries are love 06:08 - Practical examples of setting boundaries: appointments, expenses 06:41 - The truth: You're not helping by going broke or losing peace 06:52 - You can't control everything, but you can control your response 07:26 - Homework: set one boundary with your adult children this week 07:59 - Share your boundary in the comments 08:18 - Upcoming episode with Warren Buffett insights 08:33 - Find more in "Rich Without the Rush" on Amazon

    9 min

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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.