Price of Avocado Toast

We took our 5-year-old daughter on a surprise solo birthday trip to Disneyland, which was a core childhood memory for both of us when we were growing up. We planned and saved for the trip over the course of a year, utilizing sinking funds and our high-yield savings account. The cost of the trip ended up being significantly more than we originally estimated and planned for. We dive into a complete...

Today's episode is with best selling author Ellyce Fulmore. Ellyce comes on to share practical advice for managing ADHD and your money. You'll hear some common tendencies for people with ADHD and strategies to help make money more fun. You'll also hear about Ellyce's best selling book and its aim to help remove shame from the everyday person. Enjoy!     In this episode, we chat about: Common ADHD...

On today's episode we have everyone's favorite frugal friends Jen and Jill back on to talk about their upcoming book "Buy What You Love Without Going Broke". Jen and Jill share about the process of writing a book and some of the key parts they're most proud of. This book is a value-based spending gold mine, so we're thrilled they are on to share with our listeners about this incredible work. Stick...

Today's episode is our 3-step guide on how to start to tackle your debt when you can't raise your income. Many folks don't have the means or time resources to pick up a second job, so here are some actionable steps to start managing your debt. You'll hear 3 easy tips that you can implement to begin paying down your debt and freeing up some wiggle room in your budget. Enjoy! In this episode, we cha...

On today's episode we have sustainable finance educator & author Kara Perez. Kara joins us to share about the intersection of sustainability and finances, and gives the listeners some support and guidance on a way to a more sustainable financial future. Our interview emphasizes the importance of approaching sustainable choices with empathy and invitation, rather than shame or guilt and the ability...

Today is episode 200 of Price of Avocado Toast! What a wild journey! Thank you everyone for all of your support the last five seasons. Today we're debunking 6 common misconceptions about debt. We take on some of the big phrases you've heard and share why we don't agree with some of these stances. We want you to know you have value and worth to this world outside of your debt, so fighting these mis...

In today's episode, we discuss and debate some common trends in personal finance. From buy now pay later to stocks for gifts we share whether we are yay or nay with the times. Listen along and let us know which ones we got right and which ones we got way wrong! Enjoy!   In this episode, we chat about: Buy Now Pay Later Meal Kit Services Cash as a gift for Wedding   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Honey...

Today's guests are siblings Israel and Sunem Tovar from the Money Noticias podcast. Their story of first-generation living brings a unique voice to the personal finance space. They share the money narrative prevalent in their community and the ways they are helping to break down systemic barriers to equal access to financial education. You'll feel empowered to uplift and honor all voices in the pe...

Today's guest is Allison Baggerly from Inspired Budget. Allison is a fellow former teacher who realized that the dream life she was desiring was right at her fingertips. After she and her husband managed to tackle their debt payoff journey, Allison began to support others on the path toward financial empowerment. She has now coached hundreds of folks to pay off their debt and build a budget they c...

On today's episode we review 5 money mindsets that might be holding you back from getting ahead. Scarcity mindsets affect all of us at some point and it takes some work to break them. We wanted to name some of the major ones we see and give you some actionable steps to breaking them moving forward. Things might not change overnight, but with intention and reframe we just might get to a healthy spa...

On today's episode we have Naseema McElroy, the founder of Financially Intentional, to share her story of debt free living. Naseema recognized she was living a "normal" life in our society, but she felt an underlying tension with her debt. Through intentional change and education, she managed to pay off $1 million of debt and restart her financial journey, helping rewrite the story for other gener...

Today's episode approaches the topic of debt and the effects it has on our wellness. We look at the key areas of physical, mental, and emotional health and how debt can harm these spaces. You'll hear some troubling statistics about debt and mental health, and we'll leave you with the reminder that you are not the sum total of your debt score. This is a message we could expand on even more, so expe...

In today's episode we give you seven reasons we have seen people struggle on the debt payoff journey. We wanted to highlight some reasons to help you check in on your own journey and see if any feel like a hurdle for you. These aren't a bad or good thing; they are just a thing. If you need more support on your debt free journey, make sure you sign up for our Slash Your Debt masterclass coming up o...

Today's episode features Liran Eliner from Cache AI. Cache is a modern personal finance tool aimed to help folks automate their personal finance outcomes and goals. We chat about the power in having a seamless product to help you take back your time and how automation can be a benefit to folks. Make sure you listen all the way through because there is a special promo for the Toasties you'll want t...

Today's episode stems from a conversation our family had recently. We were frustrated with some car logistics and weren't sure what the next step was. Do we NEED a new car? Well, turns out this is a conversation we've had with many coaching clients, so we figured it was time for a breakdown of the questions we asked ourselves in this situation. Enjoy!   In this episode, we chat about: What is the...

Today's episode is all about the key terms surrounding what happens to money when we die. We give you some blanket definitions, share our experience going through this process, and answer some of the main questions we get from social media. This conversation might feel heavy, but it is an important one to set the future up appropriately. Remember: this episode is for education and entertainment on...

Today's guests are Vanessa and Xander Marin from VM Therapy. They come on to share about common struggles for couples regarding sex, and the crossover we can see with finances. You'll hear about some of the growing pains with relationships and intimacy while also getting some tips for how you might be able to initiate sex that double as a financial conversation piece! Enjoy!   In this episode, we...

Today's episode is your game plan for building in rewards on the debt free journey! You don't have to be miserable while you work on your finances. We give you our three tips and talk through how we coach clients to continue to enjoy their life even when paying off debt. Toasties, this is a value-packed episode, so make sure you listen all the way through! Enjoy!   In this episode, we chat about:...

Today's episode is our intro to Season 5! Can you believe that we are entering season FIVE!? We're here to say welcome back and give some updates on things you can expect this season. We've got big things coming for the business and the show and we're so thankful that you're all here to support our work. Happy listening!   In this episode, we chat about: What to look forward to in season 5 Excitin...

We are wrapping up our 6 week Summer Rewind Series with today's episode. We are replaying all of our most popular podcast episodes, all under the theme of Dave Ramsey... because they're popular for a reason, right? 👀 This episode was originally aired on June 29, 2022 as episode 92 which was also our season two finale episode. Today's episode concludes the three part investigation series that look...

We are currently in week five of our six week Summer Rewind Series. We are replaying all of our most popular podcast episodes, all under the theme of Dave Ramsey... because they're popular for a reason, right? 👀 This episode was originally aired on June 15, 2022 as episode 91. On today's episode, Dr. Natalie Feinblatt, nationally recognized cult recovery psychologist, joins the podcast to discuss...

We are currently in week four of our six week Summer Rewind Series. We are replaying all of our most popular podcast episodes, all under the theme of Dave Ramsey... because they're popular for a reason, right? 👀 This episode was originally aired on June 8, 2022 as episode 90 and it kicks off part one of our three part series, where we do a deep examination of Ramsey Solutions. Today's guest, Amy...

We are currently in week three of our six week Summer Rewind Series. We are replaying all of our most popular podcast episodes, all under the theme of Dave Ramsey... because they're popular for a reason, right?  This episode was originally aired on March 10th, 2021 as episode 82. We are giving you a complete revamp of Dave Ramsey's 7 Baby Steps from the perspective of folks who have stepped away f...

We are currently in week two of our six week Summer Rewind Series. We are replaying all of our most popular podcast episodes, all under the theme of Dave Ramsey... because they're popular for a reason, right?  This episode was originally aired on March 10th, 2021 as episode 36. During this episode, we chat with Alison, a fellow former Dave Ramsey follower who kickstarted her journey using the Dave...

Today's episode kicks off our 6 week Summer Rewind series before we start season 5 in the fall. We are replaying all of our most popular podcast episodes, all under the theme of Dave Ramsey... because they're popular for a reason, right?  This episode was originally aired on January 20th, 2021 as episode 29. It was a pivotal episode that drew the line in the sand for us as we parted ways with Dave...