Inspired Budget Allison Baggerly
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The Inspired Budget Podcast helps women live their best life and reach their money goals. Join Allison Baggerly for inspiring conversations to help you learn more about budgeting, saving money, paying off debt, and investing for your future. You’ll be hearing not only from Allison, but others along the way that have a story and voice to share.
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#148: Off Track With Your Money? Do These 4 Things!
In this episode, Allison shares four essential steps to help you regain financial focus and get back on track with your budget, paying off debt, or savings. She emphasizes the importance of giving yourself spending money to avoid feelings of deprivation and impulse spending. Breaking big goals into smaller, more manageable goals helps to prevent overwhelm and frustration. Tracking and monitoring your progress keeps you motivated and engaged in your financial journey. Finally, completing a money reset allows you to realign your priorities and adjust your strategy for success.
Takeaways
Give yourself spending money to avoid feelings of deprivation and impulse spending.Break big goals into smaller, more manageable goals to prevent overwhelm and frustration.Track and monitor your progress to stay motivated and engaged in your financial journey.Complete a money reset to realign your priorities and adjust your strategy for success.You Might Like:
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#147: How To Change Your Outlook On Money with Diania Merriam
In this episode, Diania Merriam shares her personal journey from financial illiteracy and debt to achieving financial independence and retiring at 33. She emphasizes the importance of shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset when it comes to money.
Diania provides action steps for listeners, including surrounding themselves with abundant people, reading abundance-based books, and expressing appreciation and gratitude. By adopting these practices, you can develop a healthier relationship with money and find contentment in your financial journey.
Takeaways:
Shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset when it comes to money.Surround yourself with abundant people who have a positive outlook on money.Read abundance-based books to change your perspective and mindset.Express appreciation and gratitude daily to cultivate a sense of abundance and contentment.Listen to Diania's Podcast
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Here are some of the books that Diania mentioned:
The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday
Do Nothing by Celeste Headlee
The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd
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#146: Should You Save Or Pay Off Debt?
Should you save money or pay off debt? Can you do both?
You’re likely listening to this episode because you want to pay off debt. Imagine you're in the middle of a tug of war, but instead of teams, you've got your savings goals on one side and your debt on the other. You're pulling hard towards one side, trying to make progress, but it feels like the other side is pushing back just as hard.
It's like you're stuck in this never-ending struggle, and it can get pretty frustrating. The trick is to figure out how to manage your money just right so you're not constantly feeling pulled in two directions at once. Balancing the two is key to keeping your sanity and making progress on both your debt free journey as well as your savings journey.
In this episode, I discuss:
Five actionable steps to pay off debt and save money simultaneously. Why your emergency fund can keep you out of debt.How to invest for the future while paying off debt.This episode is perfect for anyone who has asked themselves if they should save money or pay off debt.
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#145: How Nika Paid Off Over $200,000 of Debt
When $200,000 looms over you like a financial Everest, how do you begin the climb to freedom? Nika Booth didn't just start the trek; she conquered it, and in this episode, she's laying out the map.
We unravel Nika's enthralling journey, which started amid the chaos of a government furlough and led to the creation of an Instagram page for budgeting transparency and accountability. Her story is not just about escaping debt; it's a testament to the power of taking control, with candid insights into how confronting her own sizable tax debt changed her approach to personal finance forever.
This conversation goes beyond dollars and cents, delving into the emotional heart of debt reduction—community and vulnerability. We discuss how the solidarity and accountability of an online community were instrumental in navigating the rough waters of financial instability.
Budgeting doesn't have to mean skimping on joy; it's about intelligently mapping your future. Nika and I dissect the overwhelming prospect of large debt into manageable pieces, emphasizing the importance of pacing and celebrating every step of progress.
Follow Nika on Instagram @debtfreegonnabe
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#144: 7 Ways To Simplify Your Budget & Money
In this episode, I'll share my personal experience and unveil seven practical strategies to simplify your money management.
Discover the convenience of automating your payments and the power of cutting unnecessary expenses. I'll walk you through each step, making financial management less intimidating and more manageable.
We'll also demystify the process of building wealth on a budget, showing you that it's achievable with the right approach.
Whether you're new to budgeting or seeking to refine your strategy, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you align your budget with your goals.
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#143: A Masterclass in Debt Elimination and Savvy Saving with Monica Louie
Monica Louie's financial saga is nothing short of awe-inspiring—as she herself lays bare in our latest conversation, revealing the grit behind conquering a $120,000 debt mountain and the savvy that led to a $40,000 savings cushion. Join us and uncover the financial wizardry that allowed Monica and her family to transform their middle-class income into a debt-slaying powerhouse, all while navigating the shift to a single paycheck household.
This episode is a journey through the trenches of debt and the triumphs of financial freedom, where monetary milestones intertwine with personal growth and family ties are fortified in the forge of fiscal responsibility. Hear how Monica's role as a finance maestro evolved into a beacon of hope for others, with her blog and coaching paving the way for countless others to break their own chains of debt.
Whether you're struggling under the weight of financial burdens or seeking a new perspective on managing your cash flow, Monica's narrative, peppered with tales of becoming an online entrepreneur and the joy of smart home investments, will leave you equipped with the tools and inspiration to rewrite your own financial story.
Find out more about Monica at Flourishing Impact
Follow Monica on Instagram @flourishwithmonica
Hear more from Monica on her podcast Flourish to 7 Figures
You Might Like:
Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet. Follow Allison on Instagram! @inspiredbudget Check out Inspired Budget's blog. Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build Wealth!
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