From Overspender to Millionaire w/ Walli Miller – EP 185

Overspending, spending mindlessly, buying stuff we don’t need; it all limits our finances! Whether in the debt pay-off journey OR debt-free we could all use some reminders on how to spend (and save) more intentionally. Listen in and hear some tips as Walli shares her journey of overspending, breaking the cycle, and becoming a millionaire!

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Interview

Walli shared with us a bit about her background, barriers to seeing real improvements with her finances, and how she finally overcame the overspending cycle. Listen is as we ask Walli the following question:

Tell us a little about your story and how you ended up blowing $16,000 through over-spending.
Was the lifestyle creep instant or was it gradual? And then what woke you up to it?
How did you reverse your overspending to become a more conscious consumer?
How did you come to now be the first millionaire in your family?

BILL OF THE WEEK – Thank you Walli for sharing your bill about receiving two renewal notices for home owners insurances; cancelling one and getting a refund!

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Lightning Round

Most recent impulse purchase

Walli – cute pet items
Jill – food. specifically olives.
Jen – an extra candle.

Get more from Walli:

financiallythriving.com
Also find her on clubhouse and IG as ‘Financially Thriving’

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