Does It Make Sense? A Better Way to Make Spending Decisions

Send us Fan Mail A simple pause can change your financial life. On this episode of Get Ready Before Life Happens, I spoke with Karen Holland, founder of the nonprofit Gifting Sense and creator of the DIMS “Does It Make Sense?” Score Calculator. We explore how slowing down leads to better decisions, why mindful friction improves spending, and how the DIMS framework helps you evaluate purchases with clarity. Karen shares how to understand trade-offs, avoid common buying mistakes...