Gina Zakaria

Saving Whiz podcast

Education EN ↓ 60 episodes

Gina Zakaria, founder of Saving Whiz, is a personal finance educator on a mission to help you fix your finances the easy way. Gina is a wife, mom, and recovering spender turned money-saving ninja. She breaks down dense money topics into simple, bite-sized concepts so it's easy, actionable, and empowers you to take positive steps with your money. Gina helps you navigate all things money, including budgeting, intentional spending, easy ways to save money, debt freedom, investing and building wealth. 

Author

Gina Zakaria

Category

Education

Podcast website

savingwhiz.com

Latest episode

Dec 2, 2025

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Episodes

Why You Keep Restarting Your Budget (and How to Finally Break the Cycle) 02.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail Stop Starting Over With Your Money Most women think they need more discipline to stay consistent with their spending plan, but the real issue is that their system does not match their actual life. In today’s episode, you will learn why you keep restarting your budget every few weeks and how to break the cycle with five simple habits that help you stay grounded and consistent, even...

The Missing Money Step Every Mom Skips 02.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary Most moms work incredibly hard to get better with money, but they still feel like they are constantly starting over. The step they are skipping is not discipline, motivation, or focus. The real missing step is creating a money rhythm that fits their actual life. In this episode, you will learn why your spending plan keeps collapsing, how your patterns pull you back...

Do This Before You Try Budgeting Again 20.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail If you make money but still feel broke, this episode will help you understand why. Budgeting has little to do with discipline and everything to do with your natural tendencies. Today, Gina breaks down the four Money Personalities and shows you how to build a spending plan that works with your brain instead of against it. Once you understand your type, budgeting becomes easier, mor...

The Budgeting Myth That’s Keeping You Broke 13.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary Traditional budgeting fails most people, and it’s not because you’re careless or bad with money. In this episode, we talk about why these systems break down, especially for busy households. You’ll learn how your natural tendencies shape your financial habits and why honoring those tendencies creates more success with less effort. We’ll explore the four Money Styles...

5 Simple Steps to Create Breathing Room in Your Budget (Even If You’re Exhausted) 06.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail If it feels like your money disappears faster than it comes in, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not bad with money. You’re living a full life with limited time and unlimited responsibility. In today’s episode, Gina (aka Saving Whiz ) shares what financial breathing room really means, why traditional budgeting advice doesn’t fit the reality of motherhood, and five simple ste...

How My Greatest Loss Became My Financial Breakthrough 07.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Saving Whiz podcast! In this highly personal and heartfelt episode, Gina returns after a two-year hiatus, sharing the powerful life events that have shaped her financial journey and led to her renewed purpose.  In this intimate conversation, she opens up about losing her mother, navigating grief, and the financial wisdom she's gained through deeply persona...

How to Pay Off Student Loan Debt with Nika Booth 19.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Gina talks with Nika Booth about student loan debt, her personal journey, what to watch out for, and what you can do to pay off your student loan debt quicker so you can live your life debt-free! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We help women build money systems to run on autopilot, so they spend guilt-free... all inside our community.  Learn more here...

How to Create A Debt Payoff Plan That Works 21.04.2022

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Gina helps you create a debt payoff plan that works so you can make more progress with less effort and start enjoying your debt freedom sooner.  Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We help women build money systems to run on autopilot, so they spend guilt-free... all inside our community.  Learn more here: https://www.skool.com/money-blueprint/about 💌 Co...

Top 3 Mistakes You Need to Avoid with Your Budget 14.04.2022

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Gina helps you avoid 3 mistakes that can break your budget if you're not careful. And she shares tips on how to create a budget that works for you.  Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We help women build money systems to run on autopilot, so they spend guilt-free... all inside our community.  Learn more here: https://www.skool.com/money-blueprint/ab...

Top 5 Kitchen Habits That Waste Your Grocery Money 07.04.2022

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Gina shares the top 5 habits that may be wasting your grocery money without you noticing and how you can tweak those habits to start saving money instead! Gina's favorite recipe sites: allrecipes.com and fridgetotable.com Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We help women build money systems to run on autopilot, so they spend guilt-free... all...

Sharing Untold Industry Secrets to Raise Your Credit Score with Alisa Glutz 31.03.2022

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Gina chats with Alisa Glutz, an author, speaker and founder of Color My Credit to share best kept industry secrets to raising your credit score without ever getting into debt.   Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We help women build money systems to run on autopilot, so they spend guilt-free... all inside our community.  Learn more here: https://www.skoo...

Want to Reach Your Money Goals This Year? Try This... 24.03.2022

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Gina shows you a different method for achieving your money goals, so you can reach them in a simpler, more practical way that's realistic for your income and lifestyle.  Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We help women build money systems to run on autopilot, so they spend guilt-free... all inside our community.  Learn more here: https://www.skool.c...

Why Grocery Prices Are Increasing and What You Can To Save Money 17.03.2022

Send us Fan Mail   In this episode, Gina breaks it down and explains the reason(s) behind our current grocery price increases and gives you easy action steps to help you save money and still buy everything on your grocery list. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We help women build money systems to run on autopilot, so they spend guilt-free... all inside our community.  Learn more here:...

How to Create a Stockpile Routine That Saves You Money This Week 03.03.2022

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Gina talks all about stockpiling and helps you get started with your own system.  Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We help women build money systems to run on autopilot, so they spend guilt-free... all inside our community.  Learn more here: https://www.skool.com/money-blueprint/about 💌 Connect with Gina Instagram: @savingwhiz Website: savingwhiz.com...

3 Grocery Store Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know 24.02.2022

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Gina shines some light on grocery tactics you can use this week to buy the things you need, stock up on sale items, and save money EVERYTIME you shop! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We help women build money systems to run on autopilot, so they spend guilt-free... all inside our community.  Learn more here: https://www.skool.com/money-blueprint/about...

The Secret to Getting Back on Track This Week 17.02.2022

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Gina is showing you how to create and essentials budget to get back on track if you want to stop the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle and get back in control of your spending.  Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We help women build money systems to run on autopilot, so they spend guilt-free... all inside our community.  Learn more here: https://www.skool.com/m...

Home Buying Secrets Revealed with Rebecca Richardson, The Mortgage Mentor 10.02.2022

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Gina talks with Rebecca Richardson, The Mortgage Mentor on all things home buying. Together, they dive deep into dispelling common myths, give you starter steps into buying your first home, and break down everything so it's easy to understand and take action.  Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We help women build money systems to run on aut...

5 Kitchen Tools You Need to Reduce Your Grocery Budget and Save Time 03.02.2022

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Gina shares her favorite kitchen tools and explains why they are on her top 5 list and why they should be on yours too. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We help women build money systems to run on autopilot, so they spend guilt-free... all inside our community.  Learn more here: https://www.skool.com/money-blueprint/about 💌 Connect with Gina Instagram...

How to Create A Healthy Money Mindset with Sofia Mendoza LCSW 27.01.2022

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Gina talks with Mending Roots Therapy founder, Sofia Mendoza, LCSW, about the importance of creating a healthy mindset around money and how it can affect the way we use it and the way it ultimately serves us and our lifestyle. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We help women build money systems to run on autopilot, so they spend guilt-free... all inside...

How to Conquer Spending Guilt and Stay in Balance 09.12.2021

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Gina addresses a topic that comes up a lot with our spending and helps you find a balance between spending and saving so you no longer carry guilt every time you spend your own money!  Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We help women build money systems to run on autopilot, so they spend guilt-free... all inside our community.  Learn more here: https://w...

11 Ways to Keep Your Home Tidy in Less Time 02.12.2021

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Gina shares her tips and tricks for keeping your home tidy and organized in less time. She shares some of her most helpful, tried and true systems that have been proven to work well, even when you're busy. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We help women build money systems to run on autopilot, so they spend guilt-free... all inside our community. ...

How to Avoid Hustle Culture and What To Do Instead 25.11.2021

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Gina reveals the harmful nature of current hustle culture and what you should work on instead to generate passive income and wealth without compromising your quality of life. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We help women build money systems to run on autopilot, so they spend guilt-free... all inside our community.  Learn more here: https://www.skool.c...

10 Non-Toy Gift Ideas Your Kids Will Love 18.11.2021

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Gina shares her favorite non-toy gift ideas that your kids will love! Toys and clothes are popular gift items, but they only go so far. These gift ideas are budget-friendly for parents and a ton of fun for kids. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We help women build money systems to run on autopilot, so they spend guilt-free... all inside our community. ...

If You're Feeling Stuck In Debt, Do This Now 11.11.2021

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Gina shows you how some simple tweaks can transform your debt payoff strategy and get you back on track so you can get to debt freedom faster.  Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We help women build money systems to run on autopilot, so they spend guilt-free... all inside our community.  Learn more here: https://www.skool.com/money-blueprint/about 💌 Con...

Answering Your Budget Questions 04.11.2021

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Gina answers your most common questions about budgeting, categories, saving, and spending your money. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We help women build money systems to run on autopilot, so they spend guilt-free... all inside our community.  Learn more here: https://www.skool.com/money-blueprint/about 💌 Connect with Gina Instagram: @savingwhiz Webs...

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