Inspired Budget

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#056: How To Fix Overspending Jun 02, 2022

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Are you constantly falling into a cycle of shame and frustration because you're overspending?

You might even be sticking to your budget and following through with your financial goals all week long. Then the weekend hits and it's a completely different story! Come Monday morning, you're feeling guilty about overspending in areas of your budget that you didn't plan for.
It's incredibly easy to get stuck in this repetitive loop when it comes to overspending. BUT there are ways to help you control this pattern and prevent you from blowing your budget and giving up on your goals! This episode will teach you how!
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FREE Debt Free Roadmap

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#055: Getting Your Home and Money Organized with Christina Hidek May 26, 2022

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Has anybody else been binge-watching "Get Organized with The Home Edit" on Netflix?
Between that and my new kitchen renovation, I've been in an organization frenzy. So it only felt fitting to have Christina Hidek on the podcast today, an attorney turned professional organizer who is passionate about structure, organization and creating custom systems that help people de-clutter their lives.

Now I know you might be thinking.... professional organizer?! What does that have to do with money? Well, in this episode, we're discussing all the ways that clutter affects your finances as well as some quick tips to help you save money by getting more organized!

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Links Mentioned

Check out Christina's Blog | Facebook | YouTube

Grab Christina's Organizing Guide HERE

Resources

Want to learn how to budget? Click here to take this FREE budget class

FREE Budgeting & Debt Payoff Cheat Sheet

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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!

#054: Controlling Your Summer Spending May 19, 2022

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Do you find that it's harder to stay on track with your budget and keep your spending in check during the summer months?

You might even be going into the season with a good hold on your finances, a budget that's been working for you, and a money routine that helps you stay on track. But by the end of the summer, all the vacations, summer outings, new patio furniture, and new summer wardrobe for the family has caught up to you. You're left with a massive amount of guilt hanging over you along with a large credit card bill to reinforce that feeling. I've been there. My husband and I had the summers off from teaching, meaning we had a lot more time on our hands to spend money.

If you can relate, this episode is for you! I'm going to be sharing the 4-step framework to help you avoid going overboard with your spending by creating a plan for your summer money. I'll also be showing you exactly how you can free up money in your budget to be able to adjust for summer fun!
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Resources

Want to learn how to budget? Click here to take this FREE budget class

Get the full show notes here on the blog!

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!

#053: Cindy's $215,000 Debt Payoff Story May 12, 2022

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My guest today paid off over $215,000 in student loans and credit card debt in just 48 months!

Cindy Zuniga-Sanchez is a daughter of two immigrants, a lawyer turned entrepreneur, and the founder of Zero-Based Budget Coaching, LLC. After graduating law school in 2015, Cindy found herself in six figures worth of debt. Instead of giving into the temptation to "live the life of luxury" she deserved from all her hard work, she took control of her money by immersing herself in the world of personal finance and paid it all off in just 48 months.
No matter your profession, income level or how much debt you have, this episode is for you!

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Links

Follow Cindy on Instagram
The Blueprint to Financial Freedom

Resources

FREE Debt Free Roadmap
Get the full show notes here on the blog!

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!

#052: Lessons I Learned From Paying Off Debt May 05, 2022

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Happy ONE YEAR anniversary to the Inspired Budget Podcast!

To celebrate, I'm not only sharing the three most important lessons that I've personally learned from paying off debt, but I'm also interviewing Cheryl, an amazing Inner Circle member who is in the middle of her debt free journey!

Through this conversation, my goal is to inspire you to take the next step in your own journey to financial freedom AND keep you motivated along the way.
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Links Mentioned:
FREE Budget Class
Resources:
Get the full show notes here on the blog!

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!

#051: Budgeting for Baby with Kelly Anne Smith Apr 28, 2022

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If you are a mama or soon-to-be mom, this episode could save you hundreds of dollars!

Kelly Anne Smith is joining me today to help all the mamas out there learn how to budget, save, and prepare for your baby in order to make the whole process a little less overwhelming!

Kelly is the owner and founder of Freedom In A Budget, an investing and personal finance brand dedicated to educating people on how to grow their income as well as how to spend, save and invest their money.

Follow Allison on instagram: @inspiredbudget

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Resources:

FREE Budget Class
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Links mentioned:

Follow Kelly Anne on Youtube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
Baby Budget Spreadsheet Template
Kelly Anne's Baby Budget Breakdown

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!

#050: 5 Money Mistakes I Wish I Had Avoided Apr 21, 2022

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Ever wish you could go back and warn your past self BEFORE making a huge mistake?
I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my life…and a LOT of them surround money.

Why did I make so many money mistakes? Well, number one: I’m human. And number two, I wasn’t seeking out any help or guidance when it came to managing my money. Instead of thinking through money situations, I just acted on how I felt. I was emotional and impulsive when it came to money for YEARS. And looking back, I realize that some of my money mistakes really came down to impulsivity and simply a general lack of knowledge regarding personal finance.

Today, I'm sharing my five big money mistakes so that YOU can avoid them.
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Resources:
FREE Budgeting & Debt Payoff Cheat Sheet
Check out the full show notes here on the blog
Links mentioned:
The Simple Path to Wealth
Learn How Investing Works, Grow Your Money
Delyanne The Money Coach
Jeremy Schneider - The personal finance club

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!

#049: How Chris Paid Off $27,000 Of Credit Card Debt Apr 14, 2022

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You're in for a treat today!

My great friend Chris Browning is joining us to talk all about how he and his wife paid off over $27,000 worth of credit card debt in just 4 years! Chris is passionate about making personal finance easy, and in today's episode, he does just that while breaking down his personal debt free journey.

In this episode, we discuss:

How Chris and his wife found themselves in major credit card debt
What major factors lead people into debt in the first place
How Chris and his wife's debt free journey began
What changes Chris and his wife had to make to actually see progress

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Follow Allison on Instagram: @inspiredbudget

Links mentioned:

Popcorn Finance Podcast

Follow Chris on Instagram

This is Awkward Podcast

Episode 32 Popcorn Finance: Our $27,000 debt story Part 1

Episode 34 Popcorn Finance: Our $27,000 debt story Part 2

Resources:

FREE debt-free roadmap
Get the full show notes here on the blog!

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!

#048: My Secret Budget Tip That Leads To Success Apr 07, 2022

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Have you ever written a budget just to throw it away a few days later because something unexpected came up?

You created a budget with the best intentions, but then life happens. You get carried away swiping your card and before you know it your budget is blown…again! Or maybe you unintentionally spent too much at the grocery store leaving you with not as much money in your checking account.

Next thing you know, you’ve thrown your budget in the trash because unexpected expenses or overspending has caused you to lose faith in the plan you had set. You may have even uttered the words I’ll just start over next month.

Today, I'm sharing one of my secret weapons when it comes to staying on track with your financial goals! With this tool, you'll be able to get back on track TODAY...not next month!
Enjoying the show? Make sure to subscribe & leave a review!
Resources:

FREE Budget Class: The 4 Step Framework to budget for your best life….without sacrificing your weekly latte runs
Follow Allison on Instagram: @inspiredbudget
Get the full show notes here on the blog!

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!

#047: Recovering From Financial Abuse with Lauren Gruetman Mar 31, 2022

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Today, I'm having a very candid conversation with Lauren Gruetman, a survivor of domestic abuse that cost her HUGE losses both emotionally and financially. She is passionate about having shame-free conversations about money and is using her story to help others recover from financial shame, trauma, and abuse. She is a former drug counselor turned finance expert, the host of the Hard Money Talks podcast, and the author of the number one best selling book, The Recovering Spender.

In this episode, we discuss: