Financial Fix Up, Family Budget Tips, Frugal Living

Whether you’re patiently awaiting the end of the school year or dreading summer vacation entirely, it’s likely you haven’t given much thought to what school supply shopping will look like next year. And while I don’t think you need to rush to the store just yet to grab all those necessary items, I do have one simple way you can save money on school supplies if you act now. So, without further ado,...

We spend much of our lives in the comparison trap. We see actresses lose the baby weight right after birth, models keep their “perfect” shapes no matter their age and others find success in ways we never imagined. But more often than not, comparison hinders our own progress and this extends to family finances as well. While comparison can sometimes serve as motivation, it can also be destructive,...

Why is it so hard to have a social life on a budget? I mean, it starts with a friend calling to ask if you want to go to dinner. You look at that well-planned budget, and suddenly you are willing to toss the whole thing out the window, because you already spent your eating out money this month, but you really don’t want to miss out on the fun. We’ve all been there at one point or another, wonderin...

Creating a grocery budget can feel challenging and a bit overwhelming - but it doesn’t have to be that way. Today, I’m sharing my three tips to help you create and maintain a family grocery budget that works for you so that you can achieve financial success in other areas as well. So whether you’re new to the budgeting game or have been at it awhile, grab a pen and paper and let’s get started. Nex...

It’s hard to believe that we’ve entered Quarter 2 of 2024. In fact, we’re over halfway through April if you’re listening to this in real time, and I thought today would be a perfect time to give you a little insight into what’s happening in my life - with my family, my personal goals, the progress we’ve made with our budgeting goals so far this year. Then share what I plan to accomplish as we move...

If your goal is to get out of debt - whether it’s this year or sometime far into the future - you might have wondered how much money you should allocate to paying down debt each month. Well, you’re in the right place. Today we’re chatting about this very topic and I’m walking you through the five steps to take to get on track with your debt payoff goals. Sound like something you need? Well then, l...

For years, the idea of having an emergency fund baffled me. I knew it was step one on all the lists of things to do when starting a budget, but I couldn’t figure out the point of having money stuck away in a savings account somewhere, rather than simply using that money to pay off debt . If you find yourself in a similar situation, then this is the podcast episode for you. Grab a pen and paper and...

Raising kids and sticking to a budget is no easy feat, especially when summer vacation hits. Today I’m offering five kid-related expenses to consider so that you can embrace the warmer months without the added financial stress. Sound like something you want? Well then, let’s get started. Next Steps Creating a budget shouldn't be hard! Use my FREE Monthly Family Budget Worksheet to help: https://le...

Not sure how you’ll pay the bills this month? Worried you’ll get evicted or there won’t be enough money to put food on the table? Well then, today’s episode is for you. I’m chatting about five steps to take to help you cope when your income doesn’t cover your necessities. So, grab a pen and paper and let’s get started. Next Steps Creating a budget shouldn't be hard! Use my FREE Monthly Family Budg...

Want to create the ideal budget for your family but aren’t sure where to start? Well you’re in the right place. Today we’re chatting about three steps to take to ensure budgeting success - no matter how bad your financial situation looks right now. Sound like something you need? Well then, let’s get started. Next Steps Creating a budget shouldn't be hard! Use my FREE Monthly Family Budget Workshee...

When you’ve hit rock bottom and are absolutely certain your financial situation can’t get any worse, what should you do next? Today I’m chatting about five lessons, blessings you might call them, that we learned through our rock bottom financial situation. So, if that’s the type of encouragement you need to stay the course, well then, you’re in the right place. Let’s get started. Next Steps Creati...

Welcome to this first episode of the Financial Fix Up Podcast. Today I'm sharing what financial freedom actually means to me. This phrase is thrown around a lot in the financial world, and everyone has a slightly different take on it, but if you’re going to embrace this podcast and know for sure it’s for you, then it’s probably a good idea that you know what my take on financial freedom is. Becaus...

Hey and welcome to the Financial Fix Up Podcast. Are you ready to get control of your finances without taking on that second job? Do you find yourself searching for how to get out of debt, increase your savings, or set up a budget that actually works? Do you worry that you’ll fail or give up when the kids need new shoes... again?   awkward laugh Hey, I’m Sarah Brumley. I’m a wife, mama t...