Episodes

How do we know how much is enough? What are our measuring tools for knowing this? Today we explore the topics of contentment, gratitude, and minimalism as a means to embracing frugality and being kind to our finances. Listen in as we explore why these principles are foundational to our frugal journey. Sponsors:  Empower: An…

Saving money and spending less is an ongoing journey and can have additional difficulties when this is paired with raising young kids! We know everyone’s financial story is different but we also know that it is not uncommon to have children before accomplishing major financial goals. For this reason (and many more) we are thrilled…

Sometimes spending money is a whole lot easier than saving money! Spending money often gives us what we want in the moment, but it can derail us from our financial goals or debt payoff plans. Today we’re talking about strategies to move from spending to saving so that we can get the most out of…

Insurance; it’s not everyone’s favorite topic to talk about, but it is an important one! We’ll keep it short and sweet for you, reviewing which insurances you can skip, and which ones are the ‘must-haves’.  Sponsors:  Empower: An awesome mobile app jam packed with features that make managing your money easier. With a high-yield checking…

Debt can feel insurmountable and even debilitating at times, especially if our debt reaches the 6-figure mark. This is exactly where Kate from ‘Living that Debt Free Life’ was at prior to tackling $105K of student loan debt, and she’s got some great insights and tips in her story to help the rest of us…

In our fast-paced, busy lifestyles it can be difficult to find time for rest and enjoyment. And beyond that, the things we often turn to for ‘self care’ are expensive and not always effective. We’re excited to spread the message today that self care does not need to break our budgets AND it’s about so…

Reigning in our food and grocery bills can be one of the most challenging things to our budgets! We often talk about cooking at home and being savvy with the items we purchase, but what about controlling our food waste? It’s staggering how much food ends up in the trash and thereby how much money…

Have you ever wanted to achieve something, financially or otherwise, but struggled to actually make it happen? You’re not alone! It’s one thing to desire something, but a whole other animal to take the steps towards accomplishing it! Goal setting is a popular idea this time of year, but let’s chat about how we can…