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#161: How To Overcome Overspending with Paige Pritchard Jun 13, 2024

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How do you know if you have a shopping problem? Paige Pritchard is a certified life coach and host of ‘The Money Love Podcast’ where she is on a mission to help others manage their spending better.

In this episode, we discuss how to know if shopping has become a problem in your life.

You’ll also learn:

How to deal with emotional spending.
A simple strategy for combating impulse shopping.
Why shopping feels good - and how to not give into overspending.

Connect with Paige on her website
Check out her Instagram @overcoming_overspending
Check out her TikTok @overcoming_overspending

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#160: The Summer Splurge: What It Is & How To Avoid It Jun 06, 2024

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Do your financial goals go off track in the summer? You might start the season determined to stick to your budget, but then slowly find yourself spending more and more on various things. By the end of summer, you're left feeling guilty about how you've managed your money over the past few months.

If so, then you have experienced what I like to call ‘The Summer Splurge.’

This episode is a sneak peek of a lesson that I taught inside my membership, The Inspired Budget Inner Circle.

You will learn:

4 steps to avoid the summer splurge and stay on track with your money goals.
Bonus tips to help you free up more money to spend on summer fun.
How to stop comparing your summer to others.

Interested in learning more about the Inspired Budget Inner Circle? Start by taking my Free Budget Class to claim 40% off the Inner Circle!

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Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker!
Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet.
Get the Budget My Paycheck Spreadsheet.
Follow Allison on Instagram! @inspiredbudget
Check out Inspired Budget's blog.
Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build Wealth!

#159: How To Become a Saving Whiz with Gina Zakaria May 30, 2024

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Gina Zakaria and her husband became debt free using practical, real-life solutions that didn’t sacrifice her family’s lifestyle. During the process she became known as the Saving Whiz. With over 3 million social media followers, Gina is teaching others how simple strategies in personal finance can enhance your lifestyle while saving money.

You Will Learn:

How to change your grocery shopping habits and find the best deals.
How to find a balance between cooking and budgeting.
Why prioritizing what you value is crucial.

If you want to find ways to save extra money every day, you’re going to love this episode!

Check out Gina's New Book Simple Secrets to Becoming a Saving Whiz
Follow Gina on Instagram
Follow Gina on TikTok

You Might Like:

Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker!
Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet.
Get the Budget My Paycheck Spreadsheet.
Follow Allison on Instagram! @inspiredbudget
Check out Inspired Budget's blog.
Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build Wealth!

#158: Lifestyle Creep- Red Flags & Strategies To Take Back Control Of Your Money May 23, 2024

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Ever felt like you make decent money but somehow have nothing left to show for it at the end of the month? If so, you might have fallen victim to lifestyle creep.

In this episode you will learn:

What lifestyle creep is, and how to identify it in your life
3 red flags of lifestyle creep
Strategies you can implement today to combat lifestyle creep.

You Might Like:

Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker!
Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet.
Get the Budget My Paycheck Spreadsheet.
Follow Allison on Instagram! @inspiredbudget
Check out Inspired Budget's blog.
Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build Wealth!

#157: Don’t Fall Prey To This Social Media Scam May 16, 2024

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A few months ago, I stumbled upon what seemed like a lucrative opportunity on TikTok: women claiming to make over $60,000 a month by working only 10 hours a week. Intrigued, I did some digging and what I found was startling.

Joining us is Chloe Daniels, and together, we’ll explore the ins and outs of affiliate marketing, dissecting the claims made by social media influencers and the realities behind them.

You Will Learn:

Spotting Red Flags: Key indicators that an affiliate marketing opportunity might be a scam.
Behind the Scenes: Insight into a major company often endorsed by these influencers.
Scam vs. Legit: Tips on distinguishing legitimate opportunities from scams.

NBC Interview and Article
Connect With Chloe

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Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker!
Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet.
Get the Budget My Paycheck Spreadsheet.
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Check out Inspired Budget's blog.
Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build Wealth!

#156: What I No Longer Believe About Money May 09, 2024

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Have any of your beliefs or thoughts about money changed over time? Maybe you used to think that only people who struggle with money should write a budget, but now you realize that budgeting isn’t reserved for those living paycheck to paycheck.

I’ve found that as you grow and work on your finances, your ideas and thoughts will likely change over time. In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing 3 ways my beliefs about money have changed over the last decade.

My hope is that this podcast episode will help you reflect on your own views of money, give yourself credit for what you’ve accomplished, and remind you that it’s okay to pivot in the process.

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Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker!
Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet.
Get the Budget My Paycheck Spreadsheet.
Follow Allison on Instagram! @inspiredbudget
Check out Inspired Budget's blog.
Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build Wealth!

#155: From $600K Inheritance to $220K Debt: Haley & Justin's Debt-Free Journey May 02, 2024

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Haley and Justin inherited $600,000 but ended up blowing through the money and accumulating $220,000 of debt. They share their journey of lifestyle inflation, realizing the extent of their debt, and taking steps to address it.

You Will Learn:

Why inheriting a large sum of money at a young age can be overwhelming and lead to lifestyle inflation.
How to have open communication about money with family members.
Why creating a budget and tracking expenses is crucial to gaining control over spending habits.

Check out Haley and Justin's Podcast Price of Avocado Toast

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Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker!
Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet.
Get the Budget My Paycheck Spreadsheet.
Follow Allison on Instagram! @inspiredbudget
Check out Inspired Budget's blog.
Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build Wealth!

#154: Behind The Scenes: A Money, Life, and Business Update Apr 25, 2024

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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 time
What we are currently splurging on
What trips we have planned next
The routines that help me balance work and life
What I’m working on for Inspired Budget

Would you mind celebrating my birthday by writing a review for the Inspired Budget Podcast? It would mean the world to me!

Check out my embroidery picture!

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Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker!
Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet.
Get the Budget My Paycheck Spreadsheet.
Follow Allison on Instagram! @inspiredbudget
Check out Inspired Budget's blog.
Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build Wealth!

#153: Raising Money Smart Teens with Rob Phelan Apr 18, 2024

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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 teenagers
How to create opportunities for teens to practice managing money
Financial challenges faced by young adults - and how to prepare teens to face these challenges
Practical strategies you can do at home to teach your kids/teens about money

Check out Doug Nordman and Carol Pittner's Book Raising Your Money Savvy Family
Check out Dan Sheek's Book First to a Million
Check out Clifton Corbin's Book Your Kids Their Money
Check out Rob Phelan's Children's Book M is for Money
Check out Rob Phelan's Workbook The Simple Startup
Connect with Rob on Instagram @fieducator

You Might Like:

Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker!
Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet.
Get the Budget My Paycheck Spreadsheet.
Follow Allison on Instagram! @inspiredbudget
Check out Inspired Budget's blog.
Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build Wealth!

#152: Stressed About Money? Here's What To Do Apr 11, 2024

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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's be real, that's a lot of stress. Like, "where did I leave my keys?" levels of stress, but on a whole other level.

But don't worry, because where there's stress, there's always a solution.

In this episode, Allison shares 3 proven strategies to help listeners regain control and say goodbye to financial stress. If you have even the smallest stress or worry when it comes to your money, this episode is for you!

You Might Like:

Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker!
Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet.
Get the Budget My Paycheck Spreadsheet.
Follow Allison on Instagram! @inspiredbudget
Check out Inspired Budget's blog.
Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build Wealth!

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