Price of Avocado Toast

Today's episode features Mel from Fck Debt. Subtle name, right? Mel and her husband paid off over $127k worth of debt in two years. She shares their debt free story and life after debt freedom on this episode. They live in an extremely high cost of living area and definitely have a story that many folks in California will resonate with. She also chats with us about her and her husband's new podcas...

Today's episode is with Jannese Torres, founder of Yo Quiero Dinero. Jannese is on a mission to start a financial literacy revolution for the Latinx community by educating folks about different ways they can diversify their streams of income. She is passionate about side hustling and has monetized her food blog,  Delish D'lites , into a passive income source that brings in over $100k a year.  Want...

The Brown-Woods team bought their first investment property... in Michigan! Today's episode talks all about Haley and Justin's decision to not pay off Justin's student loans early and to pour that money into a real estate investment instead. Justin nerds out over the numbers and breaks everything down from how much the house cost to the monthly breakdown of expenses. He also gives tangible steps f...

Today's episode features Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni from the Frugal Friends Podcast! We were thrilled to be able to talk to a super successful podcasting duo who shared plenty of their frugal wisdom with us. They dispel the myth of cheap vs. frugal and give Toasties some quick advice on action steps to implement right away. We're excited to air this episode during Women's History Month, as these...

Today's episode features a sit down interview between Justin and his favorite guest of all time: Haley! The episode covers all of the nitty-gritty that Toasties have wondered about Haley's new financial coaching business, and gives an in-depth look at the rewarding work Haley gets to invest into every day. Whether you're interested in a financial coach, or just generally in love with Haley like th...

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Lauren Reykdal joins the podcast to discuss her experience following Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps, her IVF journey and how to overcome the shame we collectively feel around money. Lauren is vulnerable and raw in telling her story and reminds women everywhere who are struggling with infertility, that infertility debt is medical debt and you should not be ashamed...

Today's episode is a Haley and Justin special - all about lifestyle inflation! No one does it like the Brown-Woods family and WHEW BOY did we need to put ourselves in check. We review our budget audit that showed us just how much we were inflating in 2021 and give some action steps to help you protect yourself from falling into these overspending ways. Remember: your budget isn't restrictive, but...

Today's episode features our incredible friend, David! David was formerly known as The Budget Teacher, a podcaster and financial coach who left the world of education to help teach adults how to better handle their money habits. Sound familiar? David recently pivoted again and is now a financial advisor and Certified Student Loan Professional. This episode gives great insight to the history of the...

Todays episode features the incomparable Gaby Dunn! Gaby is a journalist, podcaster, writer, comedian, activist, and so much more. Gaby hosts the Bad with Money podcast, a show that focuses on all things money and the intersections of equity and social justice. This was literally a dream come true for us, so don't be surprised that we were fanning hardcore while chatting! Enjoy! Connect with Gaby...

Today's episode features the newest member of the team, Vee Weir! Vee joins us as we open up the conversations around listener comments regarding our old friend Dave Ramsey. Vee will be a recurring monthly guest to support and uplift voices and stories traumatized by the Ramsey cult. Remember: you are worthy of great things, regardless of your debt story. Connect with Vee on Instagram @veefrugalfo...

Today's episode goes over the snowmageddon, apocalyptic, generational snowstorm that came to visit us 2 days after Christmas. We woke up with no electricity, no water, and a gigantic mess as we found trees had fallen on all of our cars, missing our house by feet. The experience was wild, our neighbors were rude, but we are thankful to be on the other side!  Interested in working with a Financial C...

Today's interview features Kealy from Sustainable Finances. We chat about ways that you can be budget friendly while also taking care of the earth. Sustainability doesn't happen overnight but we can all do a little bit each day to make this world a greener place.  Connect with Kealy @sustainablefinances on Instagram  Interested in working with a Financial Coach? You can schedule a free consultatio...

Today's episode features the marvelous Aunt Kara. Kara dives into her social media persona and how it came to be alongside her start into travel hacking. She touches on some beginner options to dip your toes into travel hacking, and shares about some of the earlier days of the credit card community. Connect with Aunt Kara and learn more about travel hacking  auntkara.com @aunt.kara on Instagram  I...

In today's episode we recap the past 12 months. 2021 has been a year for the books; one with a lot of ups and equally as many downs. In celebration of our record-breaking podcast download month and the end of 2021, we are doing a $50 giveaway. To enter, you need to take a screenshot of your favorite podcast episode of Price of Avocado Toast from 2021, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag @p...

In today's episode, we chat about our decision to part ways with both of our vehicles and purchase two new (to us) cars. We share the thought process that we went through, including entertaining the idea of financing a vehicle... something we said we would NEVER do again. If there's one thing that we've learned, it's never say never. Our mindset is ever changing on our finance journey and we are h...

Today's episode is with personal finance creator and money coach, Chloé Daniels from the Clo Bare brand. Chloé is the twerking queen of the personal finance world. Pure gold entertainment! During today's episode, she shares her story beginning with her debt free journey and ending with a mindset shift that has changed her entire future. Chloé no longer solely focuses on pursuing a debt free life....

Todays episode features our most vulnerable interview yet. We talk with marketing expert and finance content creator, Vee Weir, from Vee Frugal Fox and Weir Digital Marketing. Vee has a similar story to ours about the cult that is Dave Ramsey, so this episode features some difficult moments coping with that past pain. But, Vee is an absolute pleasure and this interview turned out wonderfully. We h...

Today's episode is with Finance Coach, Sarah VanHoose, from the  Journey to Influence brand. She loves helping busy working Mamas get a handle on all the things, starting with their personal finances. Sarah gives us insight on how to talk about money with children. She give great advice and tactical tips for parents who are looking for ways to get the money convo started.  Here are some resources...

This week's episode is all about finding ways to be thankful in your everyday life beyond just a holiday. Being thankful goes beyond just words around the dinner table; it's in your daily actions and commitments to making this world a better place for all. Find ways this holiday season to be grateful for your opportunities, and challenge yourself to continue to give thanks as we move into the new...

Today's episode features Sarah Wilson, aka Budget Girl. She is a YouTuber, debt-destroyer, side-hustler, financial wellness advocate and newly, a baby real estate investor. She creates free resources and content on how to live a frugal, fun and fearless life, build wealth, create income streams, and live your best life with the aid of a budget -- regardless of your current income level! A trailbla...

Today's episode features our interview with Elyse from The Savvy Sagittarius. Elyse is a personal finance content creator and small business entrepreneur coach. Elyse sat down with us to talk about her financial journey, her experience as an irregular pay employee in the service industry, and some exciting news coming up for her brand moving forward. Enjoy! Connect with Elyse on Instagram @thesavv...

On today's episode, we talk about our November budget meeting and how we have had to adapt for the holidays. We believe there are three core budget line items you have to identify around the holiday season beyond the ideas of gift giving, generosity, and other holiday spirit costs. We chat about them briefly and hopefully leave you feeling inspired and ready to tackle the holiday season! Intereste...

Today's episode features our interview with Kate from the Instagram account @debtfreejourney5 and her husband Alex. We talked about their debt free journey, their financial conversations with young kiddos, and Haley and Kate's Instagram connection turned friendship. This one features great conversation and glasses of wine, so buckle up and enjoy a fun talk with friends about money! Interested in w...

In todays episode, we chat about the top 3 reasons why we believe sharing your salary with colleagues is necessary. Money conversations aren't just for friends and family. They're also for the people you spend a dominant amount of your day with in the workplace. We believe these are fundamentally important to helping change the stigma around taboo money talks. Give this episode a listen, and then...

Today's episode features our interview with Travis Shelton from the Meaning Over Money brand. Travis is a fellow podcaster, financial coach, speaker and writer who focuses on helping young adults identify their meaning and purpose. We enjoyed talking with Travis and learning more about how we can put "meaning" over money. Connect with Travis: travisshelton.com Instagram @travis_shelton_ Meaning Ov...