The Finance Diaries

My dearest TFD Baddies, We haven’t talked real estate in while so we are soooo due. Today we’re diving into everything real estate: becoming an agent, being successful AND buying/selling real estate in today’s market. Special Guest: Estevan Ouellet of REMAX Nova Find Estevan here on Instagram and here on TikTok Yours in financial empowerment always, Stephaniexoxoxo This is a public episode. If you...

Hello my dearest TFD Baddies,Today I wanted to discuss a major topic in personal finance: what we spend money on. This is 99% of every finance issue I’ve ever consulted on, and I want to tell you everything I’ve learned! BTW, here’s the link to the budget tracker: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1498517759/the-best-and-only-budget-tracker-andYours in financial empowerment always,Stephanie This is...

My dearest TFD Baddies,It’s been a little bit. But I come to you with important information. Links as promised: https://secure.money.com/pr/se78f4e9a300 https://secure.money.com/pr/qe5c0a8a5bcb Love,Stephanie xoxox This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

My dearest TFD Baddies, Oh this one is a doozy. I didn’t realise until the last year of my life quite how much this has impacted me in so many ways: wasting time, wasting money, wasting energy, losing sleep… and so much more. Does it impact you too? Let me know! Yours in financial empowerment always, Stephaniexoxox This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...

My dearest TFD Baddies,This is one of my favourite topics because we can go sooo deep. I’ll leave it at that! Budget Tracker on Special: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1498517759/the-best-and-only-budget-tracker-andYours in financial empowerment always,Stephaniexoxoxox This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefina...

My dearest TFD Baddies, We’ve talked about how to learn when someone is trying to sell something to us. We talked about budgets. But how do we stop ourselves from buying things we don’t need? Well the answer is that it’s all related. Let’s dive innnnnPS here’s the budget tracker link I promised: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1498517759/updated-2025-budget-and-sinking-fund Love,Stephaniexoxox Thi...

My dearest TFD baddies,There are no more excuses. We’re getting to tackling that debt right now, today. I believe in you and you’ve got this. Budget Template found here : https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1498517759/updated-2025-budget-and-sinking-fund Love,Stephaniexoxo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinan...

My dearest TFD Baddies,Welcome BACK. Look at me consistently posting and doing my best (almost like it’s been my goal lately…) Today is Goal Talk. We’re talking about making goals, accomplishing them, or even CANCELING them and pivoting…which is totally okay to do. Here are a few things I referred to as affiliate links:Budget Tracker: My Budget Tracker Template American Express Marriott Bonvoy: On...

My Dearest TFD Baddies,Health is something that can be controlled, and also something that cannot be controlled. It’s essential to do everything we can to live long healthy lives, taking preventative measures and good care of ourselves. This includes getting disability insurance. Get Disability Insurance here (affiliate link with trusted partners). Let’s dive into today’s episode on controlling al...

My Dearest TFD Baddies, One thing I’ve learned in my life is that someone is always trying to sell you something. Personally, I’m always making disclaimers and letting you know when I’m sharing an affiliate link, but not everyone does. So how to recognise these instances and know WHEN to spend your money, and when to say “no thank you” and move on? Let’s dive in. Yours in financial empowerment alw...

My dearest TFD Baddies, When you’re learning about financial education, there are just so many resources. There are sooo many opinions (none of which are not necessarily wrong!), but how do you decide what you want to pursue? I love learning new perspectives, but it does get confusing. I love my Ramsey Show, but I also love listening to those pursuing the FIRE movement. Those are two pretty confli...

My dearest TFD Baddies,You guys are alwayssss asking me how to make crazy Airbnb money. The thing is, it’s definitely stressful. But it’s also very rewarding at the end of the day. Here are my secrets on how to succeed, including a less successful story of where things can go wrong. Enjoy! Stephaniexoxoxoxo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get a...

My Dearest TFD Baddies,It sounds like it’s impossible, doesn’t everyone go over budget? Well with my formula, it’s entirely possible. Share this with a friend getting married, it will definitely help them! Weddings don’t need to break the bank. Yours in financial empowerment always,Stephaniexoxoxox This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

Dearest TFD Baddies,We aren’t making excuses anymore. We can’t afford to. Instead, we’re taking control of our life and future and diving in on ways to overcome setbacks and obstacles. You’ve got this

My Dearest TFD Baddies,The last year has been… transformative to say the least. While things in my life have been changing, it’s been important to work on feeling happy, peaceful, healthy and wealthy. That can be easier said than done, but I am sharing my tips on how I have laser-focused on working on each of the cogs in my life. All my love,Stephanie xoxo This is a public episode. If you would li...

My dearest TFD Baddies,Travel season is upon us (did it really ever end? idk). Something about Summer and the warm weather gets everyone wanting to zip in an aeroplane to somewhere great. Let’s jump into how exactly to do this, while saving loads of money along the way. What’s on your Summer travel list? Yours in financial empowerment always,Stephaniexxoxoox This is a public episode. If you would...

My Dearest TFD Baddies,We are back with another podcast to help you stay on track with alllll of your goals. The financial goals as well as the personal (relationship, friendship, social, life, etc.) can all be so overwhelming, so here is my method of dealing with them! Yours in financial empowerment always,Stephaniexoxoxox This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other sub...

My dearest TFD baddies, Here we go again with a popular topic: choosing investments! I obviously cannot tell you WHAT exactly to invest in, but I sure can help guide you in finding the best investments for your own portfolio. What’s been your favourite investment? Love, Stephanie xoxo ps: here is the house i’m talking about: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/34507-Venturi-Ave-Beaumont-CA-92223/95...

My dearest TFD baddies, Have you been struggling with kicking off improving your money situation? Look no further, I’m here to help

My dearest TFD baddies, I’m back. Delayed but back (haha - oops sorry!) We’re so looking forward to our wedding this summer, and I’ve gotten soooo many questions about the planning process, the budgeting, the details of it all. So without further ado: here it is ! The wedding tell - all Love,Stephanie xoxoxoxo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge...

My dearest TFD baddies, It has been oh so long. But here we go, let’s dive right into it: how do I know without a shadow of a doubt that my goals and dreams will be accomplished? Enjoy. Love,Stephanie xoxo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

Including the link to the article here about how we don’t just buy one luxury good. Stephanie xoxo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

My dearest TFD Baddies, Ohhhhh the things we look back on and wish we did differently. Well, I made the mistakes so you don’t have to. Hope you enjoy this episode, let me know what you wish you’d done sooner in the comments! Love,Stephanie xoxo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

My dearest TFD Baddies,Jordan and I are BACK for another duo-hosted podcast about other people and OUR money. Let us know what you think in the comments! Stephanie and Jordan xoxo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

Dear Diary, I’m so excited to feature my new (temporary - maybe permanent??) podcast co-host Jordan! I love this story because it’s exactly my goal I had in mind when I started The Finance Diaries: to create a place where you’re encouraged to grow in your personal finance journey. Jordan is the perfect example of this. I’m not going to spoil any more of it because you can tune in and hear for your...