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It's time to break free from financial stress with simple, effective strategies designed for moms craving a method they can actually stick to! In this podcast, Budget Strategy Coach, Erin Britt, shares a 5-step monthly budgeting method that reduces overwhelm and helps you pay off debt, build wealth, and live abundantly. Whether you're struggling with impulse spending, relying on credit cards, or feeling too busy to budget, you'll find practical tips and mindset shifts to take control of your ...
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📋 BUDGET SCHOOL coming soon. Join the Insider Access Club. 🎉Grab your free Budget School JUMPSTART. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ What's in this episode? ⬇️⬇️⬇️ If you've fallen off track with your budget—whether it's overspending, disorganization, or just not paying attention—this episode is for you. I’m giving you three simple steps to hit reset and get your budget bac…
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🎉Grab your free JUMPSTART. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 things I am CERTAIN of when it comes to my money. These certainties guide how I spend, save, and make financial decisions. ➡️But this isn’t just about me. I want YOU to identify what you are certain of when it comes to your money. I’ll be asking you questions to get you thinking! ⬅ Tune in t…
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🎉Grab your free JUMPSTART. If you haven't started taking care of your finances yet, or if you need a little push to stick with it. Then listen in! In this episode we'll cover: Layer 1 of hidden costs: Sneaky money leaking away Layer 2 of hidden costs: Mental, emotional, and relationship costs Layer 3 of hidden costs: Missed opportunity costs ✨ Be t…
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🎉Grab your free JUMPSTART. Summer doesn’t have to mean blowing your budget—or missing out on the fun. In this episode, we’re talking about how to be intentional with your time, money, and energy so you can create a summer full of memories and stay financially on track. You’ll learn: How to prepare your finances now to create peace throughout the su…
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🎉Grab your free JUMPSTART. They say: have an emergency fund, don't have credit card debt, and grow your money by investing. Those are three basic things. That's, that's not hard to understand, right? So what makes it hard to do? Ah ha! There is a missing step that people are not giving enough focus to. Some people aren't doing it at all. There is a…
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🎉Grab your free JUMPSTART. If you’ve ever felt like your money disappears too fast or you just can’t seem to get ahead, this episode is for you. Today I’m sharing 10 simple daily habits that will help your money go farther without a complete life overhaul. These habits are designed to become second nature—and they’re key to building a strong financ…
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🎉Grab your free JUMPSTART. Are you tired of feeling like your money is gone before you even know where it went? You’ve tried budgeting tips, cutting back, and searching for coupons, but something still feels off. The missing piece? A real household finance system—one that helps you organize your money like you organize your home. In this episode, I…
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What if tweaking the way you set up your budget could give you more wiggle room and even more momentum toward your goals? In this episode, I’m sharing two key strategies. The first creates space and grace in your budget. The second pushes you more aggressively toward your goals. Not everyone will agree with this approach, but my main point is this:…
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Credit cards can be helpful or harmful—so how do you know if they fit into your budget? In this episode, we’re answering: 💳 Should you avoid credit cards altogether? 💳 How can you use them wisely without falling into debt? 💳 What’s the best way to track credit card spending in your budget? ✨Do you want me to come into your email with the Budget Fou…
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It’s important to have a money goal. It’s important to have a system. But it’s also important to work on your money identity. If you want to reach your money goals - whatever they may be - then you should work on that foundational layer of your identity. -What do I mean by your money identity? -How might this be holding you back from reaching your …
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In this episode we'll break down the question: How long does it take to budget? We include: ⌚How long does it take to set up your budget for the first time? ⌚How long does it take to write your budget each month? ⌚How much time do you need to engage with your budget throughout the month? ⌚What about a budget close-out?! ✨Plus 5 Bonus Tips to make i…
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Are Your Money Goals Being Held Back by Your Systems? Here’s How to Fix It What if reaching your financial goals was as simple as opening a drawer, taking out a notebook, and putting it back? Sounds too easy, right? But tiny, intentional steps—repeated over time—are what actually create success. In this episode, I break down the power of small habi…
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Everywhere I look, people are talking about how they’ve planned their entire budget for 2025—and I had to find out what that actually looks like! How do you plan a whole year’s worth of spending? How do you account for unexpected expenses? In this episode, I break down: What a yearly spending plan actually is and why some people swear by it. The tw…
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Are you ready to make budgeting a lifestyle instead of a fleeting goal? Many people start the year strong with financial resolutions, but motivation fades quickly. In this episode, we dive into what it takes to stick with your money goals long after the new year energy wears off. You'll learn: Why budgeting doesn't have to mean living a restrictive…
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Is it possible to love your budget? Is it possible to enjoy budgeting? I SAY YES. And figuring out the right budget CATEGORIES makes your budget goal-focused, future-focused, and intentional. that you actually like and want to stick to! In this episode, we’re diving into why categories are a critical part of loving your budget and making it work fo…
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Struggling to figure out what categories to include in your budget? Learn how to simplify your categories and align them with your values for real progress. In this episode, we break down budget categories into fixed needs, variable needs, wants, and savings. I’ll show you how to keep it simple, adjust for your unique circumstances, and build a bud…
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Feeling stuck when it comes to your finances? Let’s change that! In this episode, I’m sharing a list of financial goals. Pick one and make real progress with your money this year. Setting financial goals doesn’t have to be overwhelming! I’ll break it down into categories like building better habits, cutting unnecessary expenses, upgrading your fina…
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The holidays brought some of the busiest and most stressful weeks of the year for me. So much pressure! Overwhelmed! But during that time, even though I overspent a little, I never felt stressed about money. As I reflected, I came up with six reasons why I never felt stressed about money, and I put them in this episode. Check it out! ❤️ . Listen to…
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Do you want to pay off your debt and save more money this year? DO THIS FIRST. With a spending audit, you can get clear on your spending habits so you know can be prepared to build your budget, catch your bad habits, and more. If you want to start a budget, but you aren't sure where to get started, you may want to try a spending audit. There is str…
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Is it taking too long to track your spending as you work on your budget? I have a quick trick for you today that will simplify and speed up the process of tracking your spending. We have money goals, we have set intentions, now we have to stick to it! This episode will help with just a smoother, faster way to stick to your budget. Here's the trick:…
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As a mom, do you feel constant pressure to spend money on all the things? Team pictures, fundraisers, birthday gifts, and more?! What about the social pressure to buy at the right time, for every occasion, and to "keep up" with your neighbors? In this episode we’ll discuss the many situations where you might feel pressured to spend money - when you…
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Are you struggling to stay on budget during the holidays without feeling like you’re missing out? During the holidays, you might do one of these two things: 1. Throw your budget out the window. 2. Feel like you are the ONLY one on a budget and that you are missing out. In this episode, we explore those two big holiday budget struggles and give you …
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The Key to Never Feeling Broke Again How to Normalize Having Money and Saving Money in Your Life Why does it feel like money always slips through your fingers? What if budgeting didn’t feel like a short-term fix but instead became a habit that makes saving and having money feel normal? In this episode, we’re diving into how to shift budgeting from …
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The holiday season is around the corner, and with it can come the stress of extra spending. In this episode, we’re talking about how to plan ahead for any big event—whether it’s the holidays, a special celebration, or a family vacation—without letting your budget get out of hand. I’ll share simple, realistic strategies to help you avoid overspendin…
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You are up against bazillion dollar marketing companies that cause you to feel like you are SAVING money if you buy this RIGHT NOW. But what if we just did one simple shift in our language that would help us combat those impulse purchases? That's what we are talking about today. After this episode you will have a deeper understanding around saving …
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What is stopping you from saving, investing, or paying off debt? What is keeping you in the paycheck to paycheck cycle? Maybe you don't have this mindset: Can it wait a week? After this episode, you will walk away with a fresh mindset about your future, your goals and your budget! Let your budget EMPOWER you to get what you want. Do you want help g…
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Is the constant running around and never eating at home killing your food budget? There are 4 steps you can take to minimize this cost - even in the busiest seasons. Let me walk you through what these 4 steps look like for a mom who is empowered by her budget. Listen to this episode to answer these questions: How do I stay in my food budget? How do…
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Planning in advance for the holidays is going to save you money and mental energy. In this episode, we'll walk through how to get your holiday mindset in check, prepare your budget, and of course strategize ways to save money this holiday while living abundantly. Click here for the free Budget Foundations Jumpstart! Let’s Connect: Instagram @budget…
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Struggling to Stay on Top of Your Spending? Here's How Weekly Tracking Can Help You Reach Your Goals For many busy moms, staying on top of household finances can feel overwhelming. With bills, groceries, and daily expenses piling up, it's easy to lose track of your budget. In this episode, we dive into a powerful yet often overlooked habit—weekly s…
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We are busy moms, taking care of a lot of things. So how can we protect our goals and visions? How can we stick with our goals? Answer: We must become a fierce protector of the goal. 1. Protect your time to have the vision. 2. Protect your time to plan. 3. Protect your plan. 4. Figure out how you will keep up with all your other commitments. And BE…
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What phase of budgeting are you in? Procrastination Phase? Beginning Budgeter? Been Budgeting For a While? Lost your Drive? Whichever phase you are in, I bet you can find a small step to take forward in this episode. Click here for the free Budget Foundations Jumpstart! Let’s Connect: Instagram @budgeteffectpodcast Email [email protected] L…
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You know I talk more about a Values-Based Budget. So come along with me as I break down the pros and cons of a 50/30/20 budget. Click here for the free Budget Foundations Jumpstart! Let’s Connect: Instagram @budgeteffectpodcast Email [email protected] Let’s Connect: Instagram @budgeteffectpodcast Email [email protected] Want to ask …
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Fall is a great time to save money! In this episode we cover: 1. Why fall is a great time to cut spending 2. How to set rules for a no-spend or low-spend fall 3. Expenses that are coming up in fall and secondary options 4. Fun and low cost activities in the fall. Click here for the free Budget Foundations Jumpstart! Let’s Connect: Instagram @budget…
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If you want to success with budgeting, then meal planning is something you're probably going to have to stick to. In this final episode of our 3-part meal planning series, we really zoom in on how to make meal planning work for you. Click here to join the Meal Planning Challenge Click here for the free Budget Foundations Jumpstart Let’s Connect: In…
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Today we have expert meal planner, Plandy Mandy, to share some of her top tips for how to meal plan, sticking to a meal plan, and how to meal plan on a budget. It's Part 2 of our 3-episode series on Meal Planning! You can find Mandy on her Instagram page @Plandy.Mandy You can join the Meal Planning Challenge by signing up here. If you are ready to …
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Meal planning is challenging for a lot of people! If you are doing well with meal planning then you should be proud! But regardless of the challenge, it's something that is beneficial for our budget, our nutrition and even our mental health. This episode will hopefully motivate you to build your habit of meal planning. JOIN the MEAL PLANNING CHALLE…
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You are doing big things when you decide to start moving forward with money. So start to think bigger. It’s not just your budget and looking for good deals and finding out how to live frugally while you fix your money situation. It’s a holistic endeavor: your mindset, your other home habits, your self-care, your money-saving strategies, your budget…
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Back to School means budgeting for school supplies, school clothes, working on our back to school routines, and thinking future forward about our school year budget and school year routines. In this episode we cover all those things. *back to school mindset *back to school budget *school shopping budget *school supply budget *how to save for school…
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If you want to start budgeting, what should you do at the end of this month before you start next month? OR If you wrote a budget for this month, but you haven’t looked at it since the beginning of the month, and now it’s the end of the month…what do you do? Maybe you lost motivation or maybe life just happened. Regardless of the reason, we have to…
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In this episode, we're getting into the importance and the how-to of budgeting for self-care. A little work up front can help you get exactly what you need and want for self-care in your monthly budget. Tune in to learn how to prioritize your well-being without breaking the bank! I will also walk you through how to use this FREE self-care budget bu…
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If you want to get ahead with money, but you’re behind on bills or just can’t figure out how to get going, then this episode is for you. The main takeaway is that you must have a plan. And I have a proven plan that can work for you. This episode is for you if you’ve ever asked yourself: How can I pay off debt? How do I stop living paycheck to paych…
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BUDGET JUMPSTART CHALLENGE Let's reflect on our wants and needs so that we can make better choices about our spending. Use these prompts to figure out if we are spending money and time on the things that are actually going to fulfill our needs. Journal Prompts for Needs and Wants This episode is for you if: Have trouble with impulse buying, impulse…
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Since we started the podcast, I've been saying we need to talk about sinking funds! In this episode I will break down sinking funds and how they can level up your finances. I will answer: What are sinking funds? How do sinking funds work in your budget? How do sinking funds help you? I hope this episode motivates you as much as it motivated me! Cli…
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Got debt? Let's crush your money goals. As a single mom making 28k, I paid off thousands of dollars in debt. Let me give you 4 things that worked for me and maybe they'll work for you too. Click to join the BUDGET JUMPSTART CHALLENGE. This episode is for you if... -you are working on your debt payoff. -you have a low income and want to save money. …
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Many people are stuck in a cycle of living paycheck to paycheck with seemingly no way out. But there is a solution! Of course you need a budget, but even more specifically - a weekly budget. This will help you get so intentional with your money and move forward with money and in your life. Do you want help getting started with a budget? Join the BU…
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If you need help getting a budget started, start with these four things. BUDGET JUMPSTART CHALLENGE So if you have been wondering: How do I stick to a budget? How do I even get started with budgeting? How do I pay off debt? How do I invest when I live paycheck to paycheck? How can I move forward as a single mom? Then this episode is for you. My mis…
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If you want to have an active summer, but you don’t want to break your budget, then this is the episode for you. We discuss preparing for summer with kids, summer routines, summer on a budget, budget friendly summer activities and more. Listen in. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…
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If you have trouble sticking to a budget and reaching your money goals, then let's take a look at your shopping habits. And I'm not talking about LACK here. I'm not going to tell you that YOU CAN'T SHOP. I'm actually teaching you how to UPGRADE your shopping habits to get MORE of what you want. There are 3 Steps to Upgrading your Shopping Habits 1.…
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Using your budget to live an intentional life is the goal. Since most of us value connecting and spending time with our kids, let's make sure we put that in the budget each month. This works both ways: 1. We value it, so we put it in our budget. 2. And it's in our budget, so it reminds us to live intentionally in what we value. In this episode you …
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