404 | Budgeting Lessons From Real Coaching Sessions: Unexpected Moving Costs, 15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgage Thoughts, Untracked Subscriptions and the Costco Credit Card Trap (Overspending at Costco)
Snag Our Simplified Budget System!Today, we're taking you behind the scenes of our private coaching sessions to share the real stories, real challenges, and real wins that come with building a budget that works in the messy moments of life. From surprise moving costs and mortgage pressure to sneaky Apple charges and Costco overspending, we’re breaking it all down. These lessons are too good to keep behind closed doors—because if our clients are dealing with it, chances are you are too.Whether you're in the middle of a big life change or just trying to keep your grocery budget under control, this episode is full of practical takeaways and comforting reminders. We’ve got your back through every budgeting curveball.What We Talk About:Why moving always costs more than you thinkThe 15-year vs. 30-year mortgage debate (especially for single income households)How a few forgotten subscriptions can wreck next month’s budgetThe danger of “extra” money sitting in your accountWhen buying the dream house means saying no to everything else—for a seasonCredit card points vs. actual financial peaceOur honest (maybe unpopular) opinion on Costco and bulk storesBudget Takeaways:Moving is messy—plan as much as you can, but give yourself grace when the numbers don’t look perfect.Debt freedom takes sacrifice. But short-term discomfort can create long-term options.Put your bills in one account and pull your rollover money out—no temptation!If there’s no wiggle room in your budget, it’s not the right time for a 15-year mortgage.Credit card points are not a budgeting strategy. They’re a trap. (We said what we said.)4 Ways To Connect With Us:1️⃣ FREE CALL: Book your FREE 20-Minute Financial Coaching Call now! Get personalized advice and start your financial journey ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/freecall 2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others mastering their budget skills ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/facebook 3️⃣ BUDGET: Grab our Signature Budget Template! It's your key to organizing and optimizing your finances effectively ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/budget 4️⃣ COACHING: Ready to dive deep into your finances? Sign up for 1-on-1 or Group Financial Coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to make real progress ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/coaching "I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! It helps us to reach more people – just like you – to help them change their financial future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, we’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone. Click here to view our privacy policy.This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!
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403 | Bank Features That Make Budgeting Easier — and How to Choose the Best Bank or Credit Union for Your Financial Goals
Snag Our Simplified Budget System!Hey there, budget besties! 💸We get this question all the time: “What bank should I use?” And honestly? We wish it were as easy as tossing out a perfect recommendation—but it’s not that simple.In this episode, Shana and Vanessa are giving you all the tools you need to pick the right bank (or credit union!) that actually works for your budget, not against it. Think of it like this: your bank is your personal assistant, and you’re the CEO. Time to do some hiring! 👩💼💼We walk you through a full bank interview checklist—the exact questions you need to ask to make sure your bank is helping you automate, organize, and protect your money goals.✨ What we cover:Why your bank (or credit union) should fit your budget style, not the other way aroundThe non-negotiables you need from your bank (spoiler: multiple accounts and no hidden fees)Why local credit unions are sometimes a secret weaponHow your bank could be slowing down your budgeting progressWhat to look for in your bank’s app and online features4 Ways To Connect With Us:1️⃣ FREE CALL: Book your FREE 20-Minute Financial Coaching Call now! Get personalized advice and start your financial journey ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/freecall 2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others mastering their budget skills ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/facebook 3️⃣ BUDGET: Grab our Signature Budget Template! It's your key to organizing and optimizing your finances effectively ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/budget 4️⃣ COACHING: Ready to dive deep into your finances? Sign up for 1-on-1 or Group Financial Coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to make real progress ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/coaching "I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! It helps us to reach more people – just like you – to help them change their financial future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, we’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone. Click here to view our privacy policy.This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!
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402 | How to Build Wealth on a Blue Collar Income with Chad Hufford
Snag Our Simplified Budget System!Hey budget besties! 💸 Buckle up—this episode is bringing big truth, real talk, and some absolutely fire metaphors. 🚗💨We’re sitting down with our friend Chad Hufford from Blue Collar Millionaire to talk about how more money isn’t the answer if you don’t have a solid plan. This is for all of us—whether you’re bringing in $7K or $50K a month—because how you manage your money is what really determines your financial freedom.If you’ve ever said:“I make good money, but I’ve got nothing to show for it.” 🙋♀️“I’ll invest when I earn more.” ⏳“Retirement? That’s future me’s problem.” 😬Then this is your episode.Here’s what we dive into:💥 Why you can’t out-earn bad money habits🛻 How truck drivers and welders become millionaires (yes, really!)🧱 Why investing without a plan is like building a house in a forest fire💰 How to reverse-engineer your retirement lifestyle with today’s budget🛠️ Why the “right tool” (not just income) makes all the difference🚗 And the truth about Ferrari finances vs. Geo Metro habits (iconic metaphor alert!)We’re also talking about:Shifting from “retiring from something” to “retiring to something” 💡Casting a vision you’re actually excited about—no matter your incomeHow the same principles apply across blue-collar and white-collar worldsAnd how your current habits can make or break your future lifestyleConnect with Chad:📚 Forging Financial Freedom – Available on Amazon🎧 Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast🌐 VeritasAlaska.com (Don’t worry, you don’t have to move to Alaska to get the goods!)📱 IG: @veritasalaska4 Ways To Connect With Us:1️⃣ FREE CALL: Book your FREE 20-Minute Financial Coaching Call now! Get personalized advice and start your financial journey ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/freecall 2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others mastering their budget skills ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/facebook 3️⃣ BUDGET: Grab our Signature Budget Template! It's your key to organizing and optimizing your finances effectively ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/budget 4️⃣ COACHING: Ready to dive deep into your finances? Sign up for 1-on-1 or Group Financial Coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to make real progress ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/coaching "I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! It helps us to reach more people – just like you – to help them change their financial future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, we’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone. Click here to view our privacy policy.This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!
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401 | Make Your May 2025 Budget with Us: A Step-by-Step Monthly Money Plan
Get our Simplified Budget System!Hey budget besties! This month, we're shaking things up. We sat down with our girl Carrie and her amazing Disruptive Nutrition community to walk through—in real time—exactly how we build May’s budget. So if you've been putting it off, consider this your official sign. Let’s go!In this jam-packed, workshop-style episode, we break down our full budget system step by step: income, debt, bills, spending, and savings. You'll learn how to set up a hands-off, automated budget that works with your real life—one that helps you live your purpose without worrying if your card will go through at Target.✨ Highlights:The “B word” doesn’t have to be scary—we make it simple and beautiful.What really belongs in the debt column vs. billsWhy you need a separate spending account just for the kids (yes, YOU deserve your own money too)How to use savings buckets to break the cycle of unexpected expensesSetting up paycheck plans that make your budget work for you, not the other way aroundIf your current money system still looks like what you did at 18, it's time for an upgrade. And don’t worry—we’re not here to make you do math or give up your glam. We're about automating, simplifying, and organizing so you can live freely and spend guilt-free. 💸💅4 Ways To Connect With Us:1️⃣ FREE CALL: Book your FREE 20-Minute Financial Coaching Call now! Get personalized advice and start your financial journey ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/freecall 2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others mastering their budget skills ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/facebook 3️⃣ BUDGET: Grab our Signature Budget Template! It's your key to organizing and optimizing your finances effectively ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/budget 4️⃣ COACHING: Ready to dive deep into your finances? Sign up for 1-on-1 or Group Financial Coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to make real progress ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/coaching "I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! It helps us to reach more people – just like you – to help them change their financial future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, we’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone. Click here to view our privacy policy.This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!
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400 | We Accidentally Started a Podcast...400 Episodes and 1 Million Plays Later
Snag Our Simplified Budget System!🎉 400 EPISODES. 1 MILLION PLAYS. 5th BUSINESS BIRTHDAY. 🎉 We accidentally started a podcast… Now here we are: 400 episodes, over 1,000,000 plays, and a business we LOVE. 😍 Today, we're pulling back the curtain: 👉 How the podcast started with yoga mats and umbrellas 🙈 👉 How we juggled multiple businesses before niching down 👉 The turning points that changed EVERYTHING (shoutout Stefanie Gass + Brand Builders Group!) 👉 How we built clear offers, real work hours, and a business that's finally FUN again From rat poop to a million plays... 😂 It’s been a wild ride—and we're just getting started! 🩷 Thanks for being part of our story.4 Ways To Connect With Us:1️⃣ FREE CALL: Book your FREE 20-Minute Financial Coaching Call now! Get personalized advice and start your financial journey ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/freecall 2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others mastering their budget skills ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/facebook 3️⃣ BUDGET: Grab our Signature Budget Template! It's your key to organizing and optimizing your finances effectively ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/budget 4️⃣ COACHING: Ready to dive deep into your finances? Sign up for 1-on-1 or Group Financial Coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to make real progress ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/coaching "I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! It helps us to reach more people – just like you – to help them change their financial future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, we’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone. Click here to view our privacy policy.This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!
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