Inspired Budget

My birthday is next week so I thought it would be fun to give you a little personal and life update! This episode will give you a behind the scenes look at my money, family, and business life.In this episode you’ll learn about:How budgeting has changed for our family over timeWhat we are currently splurging onWhat trips we have planned nextThe routines that help me balance work a

Rob Phelan, a high school financial educator, is on a mission to change how kids, specifically teenagers, learn about money. In this episode you’ll learn:How to have conversations about money with teenagersHow to create opportunities for teens to practice managing moneyFinancial challenges faced by young adults - and how to prepare teens to face these challengesPractical strategi

Let's talk about stress. You know, that constant companion we all have hanging around, lurking in the corners of our minds?Well, according to a new Fidelity study, when it comes to managing money, stress is the word on everyone's minds, especially for women. In fact, an alarming 93% of women feel the weight of financial stress pressing down on their shoulders. And let&apo

In this episode, Zina Kumok shares her journey of paying off $24,000 in student loans in just three years. She emphasizes the importance of budgeting and tracking expenses, as well as the power of making small extra payments. Zina also discusses the balance between frugality and happiness, and the need to find peace with past money choices. She highlights the shift in personal fina

Ever dreamt of lounging on sandy beaches or exploring vibrant cities but felt overwhelmed by the costs? Imagine returning from your dream vacation only to face a mountain of credit card bills. That's not the vacation ending anyone wants. By mastering the art of saving and budgeting, you not only ensure you can afford your dream getaway but also shield yourself from post-vacati

In this episode, Allison interviews Alli Williams about how she and her partner handled their financial situation when one had more debt and the other was debt-free. Alli shares her personal story of marrying into six figures of debt and how they worked together to create a plan to pay it off. They discuss the emotional side of dealing with debt and the importance of not letting it

In this episode, Allison shares four essential steps to help you regain financial focus and get back on track with your budget, paying off debt, or savings. She emphasizes the importance of giving yourself spending money to avoid feelings of deprivation and impulse spending. Breaking big goals into smaller, more manageable goals helps to prevent overwhelm and frustration. Tracking

In this episode, Diania Merriam shares her personal journey from financial illiteracy and debt to achieving financial independence and retiring at 33. She emphasizes the importance of shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset when it comes to money. Diania provides action steps for listeners, including surrounding themselves with abundant people, reading abundance-ba

Should you save money or pay off debt? Can you do both?You’re likely listening to this episode because you want to pay off debt. Imagine you're in the middle of a tug of war, but instead of teams, you've got your savings goals on one side and your debt on the other. You're pulling hard towards one side, trying to make progress, but it feels like the other side is p

When $200,000 looms over you like a financial Everest, how do you begin the climb to freedom? Nika Booth didn't just start the trek; she conquered it, and in this episode, she's laying out the map. We unravel Nika's enthralling journey, which started amid the chaos of a government furlough and led to the creation of an Instagram page for budgeting transparency and ac