Have you ever noticed how quick people are to give BAD financial advice? What is some of the worst financial advice you ever received? Today I am sharing answers from my Instagram community. Check out Keeli on Instagram: https://instagram.com/kealischeider?igshid=MDE2OWE1N2Q= The episode about paying for higher education: http://www.frugaldebtfreelife.com/podcast/highered

In this episode, I talk about how much emergency fund you might want to have, what an emergency fund is for and how to build one quickly. CTA: Grab your Free budgeting spreadsheet Link to free budgeting spreadsheet.https://www.frugaldebtfreelife.com/main/free-budget-by-paycheck-spread-sheet Come say hi on Instagram.   Want to subscribe and listen on the go? You can do that on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and Spotify!

In this episode, I share so many money-saving tips from my Instagram community. These tips are so easy and require very little actual effort on a person’s part. And some of these money-saving tips may be things you’ve never thought of before.

Student loan forgiveness is official. Here is what you need to know.

Today I am chatting with Kelly Ann Smith from Freedom in a Budget. Kelly is sharing how she went from being so in debt her car was repossessed to being debt free.

Today I am sharing a few things we do weekly that have a HUGE impact on our budgets. 

Today we are discussing how to handle budget burnout.

Do you need a budget reset? We’ve all had months where our budgets just didn’t come together like we wanted. Or we’re left at the end of the month saying “where did all of my money go?

It doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Today w’’re going to break down how perfectionism can ruin our future money goals. And there’s a vocab lesson for investment beginners! 

Sigh. Our budget has changed in 2022. We could not survive this year if we were using a 2021 budget. I feel very fortunate to be able to provide my family's basic needs and then some, but I would be lying if I said I didn't feel the pinch of inflation in my day to day decisions.

Are you new to budgeting and wondering why the heck your budget doesn't stick? Or maybe you're a pro, but it's just not working. I have some tips for you.

Are you feeling strapped for cash this summer? That’s okay we can still have a fun and special season. Here are a few low cost and no cost ways to make it happen. Art Hub- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5XMF3Inoi8R9nSI8ChOsdQ Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/summer-reading/_/N-2m39 Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/happy-days License code: PRBMKUONORLGIBUV

25+ free or cheap things to do this summer: http://www.frugaldebtfreelife.com/main/tag/summer Come say hi on Instagram. Want to subscribe and listen on the go? You can do that on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and Spotify!

This isn’t a fun topic or one anyone enjoys. But today we’re going to be talking about how to negotiate down medical debt.

Can you not seem to make a traditional monthly budget work? Or are you trying to budget on a fluctuating income? Or maybe you’re struggling with contentment? Or feeling like you’re not making enough money to help cover your expenses? Today’s episode is a big one and it is going to help you. I am chatting with my friend Carly from Debt Free Mom.

Today I am chatting with Kara from Money and Mental Peace. Kara graduated college in 2019, debt-free. She is sharing tips to help both students and parents.

How we paid off $36,000 in debt in 2 years on one income. Come say hi on Instagram. Want to subscribe and listen on the go? You can do that on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and Spotify!

Do you feel budget burnout? I am sharing 4 tips to help.

Is there going to be a recession this year or next year? I don’t know. But I can offer you a few tips to prepare yourself.

The pause on federal student loan repayments have been extended again. This episode breakdown all you need to know.

Let’s talk about how paying attention saves money. Come say hi on Instagram. Want to subscribe and listen on the go? You can do that on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and Spotify!

I don't know where to start... paying off debt Mentions: Find Britt on Instagram Britt’s YouTube Channel. Come say hi on Instagram. Want to subscribe and listen on the go? You can do that on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and Spotify!

Sometimes it’s the little things that make a HUGE difference in your finances. Today I am sharing a few things that have had a big impact on my day-to-day finances. Mentions: Find Britt on Instagram Britt’s YouTube Channel. Come say hi on Instagram. Want to subscribe and listen on the go? You can do that on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and Spotify!

Britt went from low income to paying off 6-figures worth of debt while living in New York. She's sharing how she paid off her debt and how to stay motivated. 

Let’s talk about making wise financial decisions the midst of chaos. This could be during a job loss, global unrest, or a pandemic.  My number one piece of advice is - if you can avoid making huge decisions during a transition. If you lost your job, gone through a loss, or a breakup, got a new job, had a baby, got married, moved to a large city or a small town. These are huge changes. Don’t make big decisions during this time. There is an adjustment period and now is not the time to decide...