The Better Budgeting Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Embarking on the journey of parenthood brought me face-to-face with the ultimate financial obstacle course. As Danielle Reese, your dedicated money coach and the brains behind the Better Budgeting Playbook, I've lived through the hustle of swapping a cozy job with benefits for the allure of a corporate gig that padded the wallet but skimped on the perks. My voyage through pre...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered who would make the cut for your personal finance dream team? My co-host George Curbelo and I tackle that very question, inviting you to join us for a riveting conversation on the Better Budgeting Podcast. Alongside our stroll down memory lane, we discuss the indispensable traits of successful financial mentors. We're talking mindset, habits, and the kind of enco...

Send us Fan Mail Are your financial habits paving the way for a future of abundance or leading you down a path of never-ending stress? Unlock the secrets of money mastery with me, Danielle Reese, as we navigate the difference between reacting to money and having it work for you. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to take control of their finances, from couples struggli...

Send us Fan Mail Have financial anxieties been keeping you up at night? Fear not, as Danielle Reese brings her wealth of knowledge straight to your ears, revealing the keys to unlocking true financial freedom. This episode is a treasure trove of budgeting wisdom, where we dissect the intricate web of fiscal challenges and unearth the solutions for a stable monetary future. Prepare for an eye-openi...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how a couple could go from financial chaos to confidently managing their money like pros? Meet Kiersten and Jordan—the heroes of our latest episode—who have graciously opened the pages of their life to share a story of remarkable financial transformation. Join me, Danielle Reese, as we travel through their journey, celebrating the leaps and bounds they'...

Send us Fan Mail Escape the clutches of financial stress this summer with your money coach, Danielle Reese. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom, revealing the hidden costs of summer joys like pool parties, motorcycle excursions, and carnival rides. As the founder of the Better Budgeting playbook, I pull back the curtain on those soaring AC bills and the investment in summer camps that can b...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself staring at your bank statement, wondering where all your hard-earned money has disappeared to? You're not alone. On this week's episode of Better Budgeting, George Curbelo and I, Danielle Reese, tackle the elephant in the room: realizing it's time to seek financial help. We share our insights on the telltale signs that herald the need fo...

Send us Fan Mail As I unravel the emotional threads of my own financial tapestry, I can't help thinking back to a seemingly innocuous moment from my childhood — a chocolate cake that revealed the true flavor of money's power in our lives. It's these early imprints, as Rachel Cruz explains in "Know Yourself, Know Your Money," that stitch together our financial future. Join...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secret to converting your tax refund into a powerful financial tool with guidance from money coach Danielle Reese. This episode is a treasure trove of strategies that will not only help you understand the impact of tax withholdings on your monthly income but also empower you to make informed decisions. Danielle, the brain behind the Better Budgeting playbook, walks us t...

Send us Fan Mail Feel the dread of opening your utility bills each month? Your ever-changing propane and electric charges don't have to be financial nightmares. I'm Danielle Reese, money coach and creator of the Better Budgeting Playbook, here to guide you through the maze of managing those pesky utilities. By sharing my own battle with debt and journey to financial freedom, I'll sh...

Send us Fan Mail Embark on a journey to financial empowerment as I, Danielle Reese, team up with the insightful George Curbelo to navigate the often choppy waters of money management. In this episode, we peel back the curtain on the Better Budgeting Playbook's expansion and how these personal experiences forge the bedrock of our approach to fiscal abundance and discipline. Prepare to tackle t...

Send us Fan Mail Embark on a journey with me, Danielle Reese, as I unveil the transformative power of adaptable budgeting and realistic financial safeguarding. Forget the standard $1,000 emergency fund advice; I'll show you why aiming higher is essential for true peace of mind, sharing insights from my own life when unexpected job loss struck our household. Ready to reshape your budgeting str...

Send us Fan Mail Prepare to revolutionize your savings strategy as I, Danielle Reese, team up with financial coach Connor Tyson on the Better Budgeting podcast to demystify sinking funds. Connor, armed with 22 years of financial finesse, shares invaluable insights on creating personalized sinking funds that cater to your unique financial journey, ensuring you're prepared for all life's c...

Send us Fan Mail Embark on a financial transformation journey with me, Danielle Reese, as we delve into the nitty-gritty of zero-based budgeting, a method that's revolutionized my own financial landscape and empowered countless others to gain control over their finances. Tune in and grasp the ins and outs of allocating each dollar a purpose, which not only streamlines your monthly expenditure...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt like your debts are a mountain you'll never summit? Let's change that narrative together. Join me, Danielle Reese, and begin your ascent to the peak of financial clarity with proven debt-busting strategies that I swear by. Starting with the snowball method—an approach that rolls your debts away, smallest to largest—I'll guide you through the process with r...

Send us Fan Mail Ever found yourself spending $60 on a sparkly pink cup, wondering what mysterious forces propelled you there? That's FOMO at work, and as your personal finance guru, I'm here to decode the psychological mayhem it wreaks on your wallet. This episode is a wild ride into the heart of our spending impulses, revealing why we yearn to belong and how it often leads us to splurg...

Send us Fan Mail Embark on a voyage through my financial rebirth, from the depths of debt to the summit of savings—and how that journey inspired me to champion your fiscal metamorphosis. With the Better Budgeting Playbook in hand, I've morphed from a bystander in the financial arena to your personal money coach, ready to guide you through the maze of managing your moolah. Today, I lay bare th...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine kicking off the new year with a complete financial makeover, where you're in the driver's seat, navigating towards a future where paydays are just another day, not a lifeline. That's the vision I'm setting for you with the launch of the Better Budgeting Track—a six-week coaching journey starting in January 2024, designed to equip only 10 lucky individua...

Send us Fan Mail Are your holiday expenses spiraling out of control, leaving your budget colder than a winter snowstorm? Fear not, because your favorite money coach, Danielle Reese, is here with her sizzling hot tips to warm up your financial wellbeing this frosty season. In this jubilant episode of the Better Budgeting Podcast, we unwrap the gift of fiscal responsibility, tackling everything from...

Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of the financial merry-go-round? Sick of the relentless stress and worry about making ends meet? Then it's high time you joined me, Danielle Reese, for an eye-opening conversation about financial freedom, right here on the Better Budgeting Podcast. I've got some staggering statistics that highlight just how dire the financial situation is for many Americans...

Send us Fan Mail Picture this - you, confidently making budgeting decisions, saving effectively, and knowing the ins and outs of debt payoff. Get ready to turn this dream into reality as we embark on a transformative journey, together, in my Better Budgeting Track for January 2024. This six-week coaching program is specially tailored to equip you with all the necessary tools and strategies you nee...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered why saving money seems so difficult? You're not alone. The truth is, saving starts with the right mindset and your 'why'. Get ready to unveil the power of a savings-oriented mindset, and explore the ways you can turbocharge your financial future. This episode is all about laying the groundwork for effective savings strategies, from yearly bill...

Send us Fan Mail Does the joy of the holiday season get overshadowed by the pressure to give gifts? If so, this episode is for you. Through my personal narrative, I share how I battled with the societal expectations of extravagant gift-giving and redefined the true meaning of the season for my family and myself. I shed light on the shocking numbers of holiday spending, reminding us all that materi...

Send us Fan Mail Prepare to transform your financial faith journey with insights from Sandy Meindersma, a money coach who guides people from a biblical perspective. We delve into engaging discourse about prosperity, lending, and borrowing, drawing wisdom from the Bible's teachings—promising you a fresh lens on financial decisions that align with your faith. We then navigate the power of givin...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to face the uncomfortable truth about debt settlements? They're not the white knights they claim to be, but instead, often predators preying on the desperate. We strip away the glossy promises and expose the stark reality of their tactics, revealing how these companies can inflict long-term damage on your credit score.  Danielle is cutting through the fog of fin...