Inspired Budget

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&apos...

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 t...

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 ward...

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...

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 journe...

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 o...

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 emo...

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 the...

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...

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 Tal...

I'm not going to lie to you - I'm a little bit nervous about releasing this episode.  Partly because I'm talking about something that I have experience in, but not professional training in. And also, because I'm going to be very vulnerable and open here. I'm going to be sharing something about myself that not a lot of people know about. And usually, when they do find out a...

Do you avoid conversations about money with family, friends, loved ones... maybe even yourself?  Much of our actions with money today stem from our past beliefs and experiences. Learning to voice those beliefs and experiences about money is the first step in creating real change in your financial life.  My guests today are Julien and Kiersten Saunders, the co-founders of Rich and Regular , Hosts &...

Want to learn how to write a budget that you can actually stick to? It's no secret that writing a budget isn't the hardest part about budgeting. Sticking to your budget and actually following through with it is where most people struggle. Add in unexpected expenses and impulse spending? Most people are ready to throw in the towel all together and end up believing budgeting is just a wast...

Do you find budgeting and tracking your expenses to be extremely overwhelming? Maybe you even have all the fancy apps and tools to keep track of your spending, but somehow you still have trouble creating and sticking to a budget that actually works for you. Guess what? You don't have to be perfect. In fact, my guest today will teach you to embrace your imperfection, owning who you are and wha...

Do you find it hard to stick to your budget and actually follow through with your financial goals? You may have the BEST intentions at the beginning of the month. You may even be EXCITED and ready to start taking control and crushing those money goals!  But then life happens. And it becomes easier and easier to return to those same old money habits that keep you feeling trapped and out of control....

Are you sacrificing family vacations in order to meet your financial goals?  In this episode, I interview Aunt Kara who teaches us that it’s possible to travel and create lasting memories with your family WHILE saving money, paying off debt, and investing in your future. Aunt Kara has hacked the travel game by using credit cards to her benefit to save over $65,000 in travel expenses over the last...

What money lies are you believing that are keeping you from reaching your financial goals?  In this episode you will learn how to identify, reframe, and replace a scarcity money mindset with a mindset of abundance in order to reach financial freedom and live a life you enjoy.  You are capable of becoming debt free, investing and building wealth – but it all starts with your thought life.  Enjoyed...

Want to learn how couples can get on the same page with money? Angie and RJ paid off $123,000 in student loans in just one year! Today, their mission is to empower couples to manage their money with intention by eliminating debt, saving money and investing for their future. In this episode, we discuss: How to engage in vulnerable conversations with our partners about money What to do when your par...

Learn the difference between helpful and harmful money habits to help you manage your money and reach your money goals faster using my simple 3-step process! Enjoyed this podcast episode? Please subscribe and leave a review! Follow Allison on Instagram: @inspiredbudget   Links Mentioned: Budgeting and Debt Payoff Cheat Sheet You Might Like: Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker! Grab my FREE Budgeting...

Personal finance & budgeting isn't normally taught in school until high school and studies have shown that learning earlier is beneficial for children to feel more comfortable with money later in life.  In this episode, Matt Matheson joined in to discuss the 5 pillars of money to help parents teach their kids about money in a simple (& even fun!) way.  Enjoyed this podcast episode? Pl...

Want more money left in your wallet each month? These 7 money hacks will help you save money, spend less, and even FIND more money each month. With the costs of everything rising, these hacks are sure to help you keep more of your money.  Enjoyed this podcast episode? Please subscribe and leave a review! Follow Allison on Instagram: @inspiredbudget   Links Mentioned: Budgeting and Debt Payoff Chea...

Tracy and her husband paid off their entire mortgage within 3 ½ years of getting married. While Tracy was paying off debt, she scrimped and saved to put any little bit of extra money towards her mortgage.  Tracy now teaches women how to take control of their money and pay off debt WITHOUT sacrificing everything they love. She believes you need to figure out what you truly love to do (along with yo...

Want to pay off debt this next year? I’m breaking down 3 steps you need to take to pay off debt FAST. These are the steps that our family took to see progress on our debt payoff journey without making a fortune. This episode is perfect for anyone who is tired of debt payments and wants to keep more of their hard-earned money. Enjoyed this podcast episode? Please subscribe and leave a review! Follo...

Join me for my FREE Live Training: The 4 Step Framework To Budget For Your Best Life Date: Sunday, January 2nd Time: 8PM EST Click HERE to save your spot or go to inspiredbudget.com/class to register. I’ve worked with HUNDREDS of women over the past several years, and I’ve seen these same mistakes repeated over and over again. The crazy thing is...most people don’t even realize they are making the...

Join me for my FREE Live Training: The 4 Step Framework To Budget For Your Best Life Date: Sunday, January 2nd Time: 8 PM EST Click HERE to save your spot or go to inspiredbudget.com/class to register. I’ve worked with HUNDREDS of women over the past several years, and I’ve seen these same mistakes repeated over and over again. The crazy thing is...most people don’t even realize they are making th...