Episodes
💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! From surprising exceptions to my "no debt" rule, to maximizing your home's sale, to the real costs of car loans—today, I'm sharing tips to help you avoid common money mistakes when making big financial decisions. In This Episode: ·      The Only Exceptions to My “No Debt” Policy ·      5 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home ·      The Worst Investing Mistake You Can Make Next Steps ·      🎥 Watch my video on mistakes to...
Published 07/22/24
💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!   This week, I'm sharing budget-friendly tips for eating on the go, the unexpected lessons my kids learned at Chuck E. Cheese, and five one-minute habits for a stress-free life. You'll learn tricks to stay organized and keep your finances on point, plus advice for living each day with gratitude.    In This Episode: ·      Why Has Fast Food Gotten So Expensive? ·      3 Lessons Chuck E. Cheese Taught My Kids ·      5 One-Minute...
Published 07/15/24
Published 07/15/24
💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! From costly marketing gimmicks and unnecessary impulse buys to hidden budgeting mistakes—in this episode, I'll share smart "spaving" tips, effective budgeting advice, and what's truly worth your money. In This Episode: ·      Does Spending Money to Save Money Actually Work? ·      Why Do We Buy Things We Don’t Need? ·      4 Ways You’re Ruining Your Budget (Without Realizing It) Next Steps ·      🎥 Watch my video where I reveal...
Published 07/08/24
💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! This week, I unpack the reasons some high earners struggle to save, reveal five financial numbers you should keep track of, and provide strategies to transform your income into long-lasting wealth. I also share clever tips for smart money management that will set you up for financial peace. In This Episode: ·     5 Reasons Wealthy People Are Living Paycheck to Paycheck ·     How to Actually Build Wealth on a High Income ·      5...
Published 07/01/24
💵 Create a free budget. Sign up for EveryDollar today! Join in this week’s episode as I share my favorite brand name splurges, dish on popular products that aren't worth their price tag, and reveal signs that you might own too much stuff—it’s all about learning how to spend smart! In This Episode: ·      Brand Name Products That Are Worth the Money ·      Popular Products That Are a Waste of Money ·      9 Sneaky Signs You Own Too Much Stuff Next Steps  ·      🎥 Watch my video on the Amazon...
Published 06/24/24
💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today. Create a free budget! This week, I'm talking about what to do once you’ve saved your first $1,000, revealing the hidden truth behind 0% interest deals, and exploring successful investing routines. I weigh in on some popular financial advice, offer smart steps for saving, and share habits that help grow your wealth. In This Episode: ·      5 Things to Do After Saving $1000 ·      What’s the Catch With 0% Interest? ·      My Annual Investment Routine Next...
Published 06/17/24
💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today. Create a free budget!    Learning how to save and invest your money the right way is a crucial step toward achieving financial security—and more importantly, financial peace. Here’s how you can get started at any level.   Next Steps  ·     📈 Connect with a SmartVestor Pro in your area today! ·     💻 Start building wealth with Financial Peace University.   Offers From Today's Sponsors  ·   🏥 Learn more about Christian Healthcare Ministries.  ·   🧩 Use code...
Published 06/10/24
💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today. Create a free budget!  In this week's episode, I'm talking about fun ways to get little ones to love playing outside, unpacking "money dysmorphia" with tips for a healthy money mindset, and responding to your most-asked Instagram questions on finance and more.  In This Episode:  Five ways to really get kids off screens (with Ginny Yurich)  The real reason you feel behind financially  The top five questions I get asked on Instagram  Next Steps  🎥 Watch...
Published 06/03/24
💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today. Create a free budget!   From talking about money in your marriage, to smart insights on home refinancing, to which home renovations really add value—in this week's episode, I'm sharing my tips for navigating major financial decisions with confidence. In This Episode: ·      How to Talk About Money in Your Marriage (Without Ending It) ·      Is Refinancing Always a Good Idea? ·      Home Upgrades That Are (and Aren’t) Worth the Money   Next Steps   ·      🎥...
Published 05/27/24
💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today. Create a free budget!   In this week’s episode, I unpack the ins and outs of wealth-building, financial self-care, and savvy grocery shopping. I give my honest opinions on the 7 Baby Steps, guide you through a financial self-care routine that’ll help you build a life you love, and expose some grocery shopping mistakes that can cost you.   In this episode: ·      Rating My Own Financial Advice ·      10 Ways You’ve Been Grocery Shopping All Wrong (With Jade...
Published 05/20/24
💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today - Create a free Budget! Sometimes, you have to wonder, “When did things get so expensive?” In this episode, find out how to keep inflation from ruining your budget, including tips on: -             Feeding your family for less than $100 in a week -             Which expenses you can easily cut from your budget -             How to manage affording childcare Next Steps ·      🎥 Watch my The Right Way To Do A No Spend Challenge video to try a “No Spend”...
Published 05/13/24
💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today. Create a free budget!    This episode is one huge PSA! I’ll go over some of the worst debt trends and traps that steal your paycheck—and what you can do to steer clear of them so you can use your money to create a life you love.   In This Episode: ·      Financial Goals That Are Impossible With Debt  ·     The Sad Reality of Credit Card Rewards  ·     The Financial Trend That Is Robbing You Blind    Next Steps: ·      📈 Check out the Investment Calculator:...
Published 05/06/24
💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today. Create a free budget!  From getting sucked in to one too many sales to overspending on our summer wardrobe (hello, trendy new sunglasses), we’ve all made money mistakes at some point. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing twelve common financial fails—so we can be extra careful about avoiding them! In This Episode: ·      5 Sneaky Ways Stores Make You Spend More ·      3 Job-Hopping Errors That Will Impact Your Wallet  ·     4 Financial Mistakes People Are...
Published 04/29/24
💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today. Create a free budget!    Show Description  It’s time to get realistic about your money. From the cost of happy living to budgeting secrets to choosing the right financial goals for your stage of life—here are practical steps you can take to build wealth and live a life of financial peace along the way.   In This Episode ·      What It Actually Costs to Live Happily in America ·      5 Lessons From 15 Years of Budgeting ·      How to Set Financial Goals at Any...
Published 04/22/24
💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today. Create a free budget!  Show Description  To win with money, you have to be intentional. From buying a car the smart way to cutting out unnecessary expenses, I’m sharing my favorite tips for saving and spending. Plus, here’s how to know if you’re keeping your money in the right place.   In This Episode ·     10 Cars You Should Never Waste Your Money On ·     10 Things Frugal People Avoid at All Costs ·     2 Budget Categories Everyone Must Have Next...
Published 04/15/24
💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today. Create a free budget!   Show Description Sometimes making more money creates more problems—but reaching your financial goals is still worth it. Today’s episode covers all the things you wouldn’t expect about millionaires. From investment habits to frugal car choices, you don’t want to miss it!   In This Episode ·      Things People Don’t Know About Millionaires ·      Become a Millionaire Making Less Than $60,000 ·      4 Sneaky Problems With Making More...
Published 04/08/24
💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today - Create a free Budget!    Show Description  It’s no secret that everyone’s financial situation is different. But there are three money topics that relate to almost everyone on the planet: taxes, income and housing. Learn how to instantly make smarter money decisions in your everyday life.   In This Episode ·     I Explain the Tax System in Under 10 Minutes ·     My Most Hated Financial Advice: Side Hustles ·     Renting vs. Buying Next Steps 🧠 Need help with...
Published 04/01/24
💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today. Create a free budget!  Show Description  Does leaving your kids money help or hurt them in the long run? Do ancient wealth-building habits still apply today? And how do you know what kind of money advice actually works? I’m sharing my thoughts on all of this and more. Next Steps 📕 Grab a copy of my kids book I’m Glad for What I Have:...
Published 03/25/24
💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today. Create a free budget!  Show Description  Want to learn clever tricks for saving money? This week I’m sharing wealth building lessons that anyone can take advantage of. I’ll also show you four easy ways to save $1,000 and give you some fun date night ideas that won’t break the bank!   In this episode: ·      3 Wealth-Building Hacks Anyone Can Use ·      4 Ways to Easily Save $1,000 in a Month ·      5 Cheap Date Nights You’ll Actually Want to Go On Next...
Published 03/18/24
💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today - Create a free Budget!    Want to stress less about money? This week, I’ll share the simple money habit that will reduce your money stress by 38%. Plus, you’ll find out where to invest your money so it can grow completely on its own (yup—even while you sleep), and you’ll also learn four simple ways to pay off your mortgage early.   In this episode: ·      Easy Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early ·      How to Reduce Your Financial Stress by 38% (Proven...
Published 03/11/24
Ditch paper towels for reusable rags? Cut the end off the toothpaste tube? This week, I’m reacting to some the of weirdest things people do to save money (and fessing up to my own). Plus, I’ll share a few proactive things you can do today to save on unavoidable future expenses, and what to do if you’re completely out of money.   In this episode: ·      Weird Things People Do to Save Money (Including Me!) ·      How to Save on Life’s Unavoidable Expenses ·      If I Lost All My Money Today,...
Published 03/04/24
Are you paying taxes you don’t owe? This week, I’ll walk you through the “hacks” and write-offs you’ll want to know about before you do your taxes. Plus, I’ll show you why a zero-based budget is the best kind for your money and how to avoid losing money when buying a home.    In this episode: ·      How to (Legally) Get Out of Paying Taxes ·      4 Budgeting Methods (and Which One Actually Works) ·      Hidden Ways Homeownership Can Lose You Money     Next Steps   ●     🎥 Watch my “Taxes Made...
Published 02/26/24
Want to pay off your debt faster? Stick around! This week, you’ll learn five ways to speed up your debt payoff. Plus, don’t miss my #1 tip for never running out of money before your next paycheck, and Nisha Vora joins me to share some of her favorite grocery shopping hacks and affordable, healthy recipes.   What you get in this episode: ·      Do this EVERY Time You Get Paid (Paycheck Routine) ·      Grocery Store Hacks That Save You Money (with Nisha Vora) ·      5 Proven Ways to Speed Up...
Published 02/19/24
Not in love with the way your spouse handles money? This week, Dr. John Delony stops by to answer your questions about money and marriage. Plus, I’ll share my most hated financial advice and give you one crucial rule to help you take control of your money. What you get in this episode: Manage Your Money Easily With This One Rule How Money Can Make or Break Your Relationships (with Dr. John Delony) My Most Hated Financial Advice: Combining Finances Helpful Resources: Watch 15 Practical...
Published 02/12/24