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My FAVORITE credit card for travel hacking just increased their sign on bonus and you better believe I had my husband sign up for it! So today, I'm answering ALL your questions about travel hacking do's & don'ts.  This is the same card that allowed us to: Fly free to Canada (round trip) for a family of 4 Pay for a 5-day car rental on vacation Pay for our hotel stay in downtown V...

Does your fluctuating income make it harder for you to budget? Today we're joined by Barbara Sloan, author of Tipped: The Guide to Financial Freedom for Service Industry Professionals Barbara is a personal finance expert, money coach, and former homeless teen who danced for dollars and survived off tips. With over 20 years of experience in the service industry and as the owner of a woman owne...

Do you feel pulled in a million directions with your money? Do you have a hard time following through with your financial goals due to overwhelm? Today I'm sharing a very special recording with you all. Each month I provide live coaching to my Inner Circle community. This month, I felt strongly that I should share an excerpt with all my listener's today as I have a feeling you all could...

Did you know I co-host another podcast with my friend Chris Browning? It's called This is Awkward and today, I'm sharing an excerpt from our latest episode where we explore what it truly means to leave a legacy. Links Mentioned This Is Awkward Podcast Follow This is Awkward on Instagram! @thisisawkwardpodcast You Might Like: Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker! Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat...

I can't believe I have officially recorded 100 episodes of the Inspired Budget Podcast!  I truly appreciate each and every one of you for tuning in helping me make this dream a continued reality.   To celebrate, I'm peeling back the curtain on some aspects of my business & personal life so you, my amazing listeners, can get to know me a little better!  You Might Like: Get the FREE Go...

As headlines continue to discuss widespread layoffs and economic uncertainty, it's important to remember that being laid off doesn't have to mean the end of your career or financial stability. In this episode, we are joined by Jesse Mecham, personal finance expert and founder of You Need A Budget (YNAB) to discuss practical advice and insights on how to navigate job loss and prepare for...

To celebrate my book hitting shelves in less than one month, we are going to talk about chapter 2 of my book: Money Habits and Money Mindset. I’m a big believer that habits are imperative to your success no matter what you’re working toward! So if you've got some goals you want to achieve this year, then you're going to want to tune into this episode!!  You Might Like: Get the FREE Goodb...

If you're a woman who wants to take charge of your career, then this episode is for you! Today I'm interviewing Kelli Thompson. Kelli is a women’s leadership coach and speaker who helps women advance to the rooms where decisions are made. She has coached and trained hundreds of women to trust themselves, lead with more confidence, and create a career they love. Join Kelli and I as we div...

Determining your own catalyst for financial change is a crucial step in staying motivated to reach your money goals. So... How do you determine your own catalyst for financial change? How do you find a catalyst that will be strong enough to stand up against society and years of money habits that leave you wanting to spend money? How do you find the thing that will be stronger than your emotional d...

Have you ever FINALLY achieved a major life goal or milestone, only to realize that the high you get from reaching this goal is fleeting and reaching the top of that mountain peak wasn't everything you thought it'd be? Before you know it you're back at square one with a different goal saying "If only I could...then I'd be truly happy!" If you can relate, this episode...

If there's one thing motherhood has taught me, it's that you HAVE to flexible and adaptable to win in life, and this is especially true when it comes to your money.  This means that you're probably going to want to re-think some of the money rules you're currently living by (whether you're conscious of them or not)  in order to find new solutions that better fit your curre...

After working in investment management, Amanda holden decided that helping rich men get richer was not her calling. Through her business, Invested Development, Amanda has taught thousands of women to invest through workshops and courses. Using her unique mix of humor and deep knowledge, she shows her students—often for the first time ever—that building wealth is within their capacity.  Follow alon...

When it comes to your money, I personally believe that setting up your emergency fund should be the very first thing you tackle. You’ll be thankful that you have it in place when you’re faced with unexpected expenses.  Today's podcast will answer all your burning questions when it comes to your emergency fund: Why do you need an emergency fund? How much should be in your emergency fund? When...

Today, we're diving deep into the psychology of money and the effects our money beliefs have on our personal finances.  Joining me in this conversation is Paco de Leon, author, illustrator, musician and founder of The Hell Yeah Group, a financial firm dedicated to inspiring creatives to engage with their personal and business finances and Hell Yeah, Bookkeeping, a bookkeeping agency for creat...

In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 easy ways to save money this year - no matter if you’re a seasoned saver or brand new to this whole “adulting” thing. If you’re willing to implement even a few of these easy money saving tips, you’ll be sure to save serious cash over the next year! You Might Like: Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker! Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet . Get the Budget My P...

You have more power than you may think when it comes to making positive changes in the world with your money! In this episode of the Inspired Budget Podcast, Tanja Hester discusses her new book, Wallet Activism: How to Use Every Dollar You Spend, Earn, and Save as a Force for Change. If you want to feel hopeful, empowered, purposeful and impactful when it comes to the way you approach money manage...

Today, I put my husband Matt in the hot seat!  He answered all your burning questions including: "How do I talk to my spouse about money if they don't like talking about money...EVER!" "How involved are you in the family financial decisions?" "How was your relationship during your debt free journey? Were there fights, tension, or did the experience draw you closer tog...

How much money are you leaving on the table by not negotiating your income? Mandi Woodrow Santos is career and money expert who founded the Mandi Money Makers, a one-of-a-kind leadership and career coaching community for women of color. She's an award winning co host of the Brown Ambition podcast and is a regular contributor to Yahoo Finance live Today we're going to be talking about the...

Want to know the secret to actually achieving the goals that you set for yourself?  Today, I'm sharing the 4 steps you must take in order to create achievable goals and maintain the motivation you need to reach them.  Links Mentioned Atomic Habits Book You Might Like: Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker! Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet . Get the Budget My Paycheck Spreadsheet . Follow Alliso...

It's time to evaluate your relationship with money. When it comes to your personal finances, are you riddled with stress, anxiety, confusion, or overwhelm?  If so,  you're going to want to listen to this episode!   Today, I'm breaking down how to completely transform your relationship with money so you can manage it with confidence, ease, and finally have peace of mind with your fin...

When it comes to managing our finances, it's important to understand the root cause of any financial struggles we may be experiencing.  Is it that we're spending too much money, or is it that we're not earning enough?  Identifying the root cause is the first step in finding a solution. This episode will help you do just that! You Might Like: Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker! Grab m...

If you have student loans or if you're a parent whose child will be taking out student loans in the near future, you're going to want to listen to today's episode! Robert Farrington, founder of The College Investor, is a student loan debt expert who is sharing his knowledge with my listeneres today about repayment options, the best repayment plan out there, as well as the types of s...

Today I'm sharing 4 budgeting and money tips that everyone should know! Whether you're a budgeting newbie or an advanced investor, these tips will help you think differently about one of the most important parts of your life: your money.  You Might Like: Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker! Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet . Get the Budget My Paycheck Spreadsheet . Follow Allison on Inst...

What does financial freedom mean to you? For Cindy Zuniga-Sanchez, it meant being able to bet on herself and take the calculated risk of transitioning from  full-time attorney to full-time entrepreneur. She's here with us to share how she set herself up financially to make her life-changing career transition. If you're wondering how you should prepare your finances for full-time entrepre...

Do words like stock market , mutual fund, and target date index funds make your head spin? In this episode, we're diving into all your questions when it comes to investing for retirement! I'll be answering the following questions submitted by listeners like you: 1. Where do I start when it comes to investing? It seems so complicated 2. How do I get over my fears that I will lose money? 3...