Cait Flanders is a personal finance and lifestyle writer, speaker, and podcaster. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Year of Less and her second book, Adventures in Opting Out. She is also the host of the podcast, The Declutter Sessions. Flanders is passionate about helping people create financial freedom and live more intentional lives. She has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Financial Times. She is a sought-after speaker and has been invited to speak at events such as SXSW, FinCon, and TEDx. Flanders is a Certified Financial Education Instructor and a Certified Financial Planner. She is also a member of the Financial Planning Association.