Tue, 13 February 2024
Are you looking for a way to stay motivated with your goals for the year? Michelle Jackson walks us through how vision boards can help you achieve more! How to Use Vision Boards to Achieve Moret's the second day of the 2017 and I'm betting that you're probably flooded with a ton of goal setting tips, hacks, and trips. On one hand, I think taking a step back and having some clarity on what you want to accomplish is a wonderful first step, but I'm not a New Year's Resolutions woman. Whenever you decide to build your marriage and wealth, go for it. However with so many people's attention focused on goals I think now's a good opportunity to jump-start things. So for today's episode we're going to be focused on that first-step – defining your what and why for the year. And my guest for today is Michelle Jackson, host of Girl Gone Frugal, creator of Colorado Love Hub, and Shop My Closet Project. She's also the co-founder of the New Year, New You Financial Summit. We're going to talk a little about how you can achieve more using Vision boards. Today Michelle Jackson, creator Michelle is Money Hungry, is here to discuss:
Resources for Vision Boards and GoalsWant to learn more about building up your finances so that it fits you and your goals? Here are some resources to check out:
If you’d like to chat about your money moves for this year, you can join us in the Thriving Families Facebook community. We're a fun and supportive group. We swap ideas, questions, stories, advice. When we try to help one another out with our family and financial goals. We'd love to see you there!
Direct download: How_to_Achieve_More_with_Vision_Boards.mp3
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Tue, 13 February 2024
Stressed and overwhelmed by debt? Learn how you can rebuild your finances and life. Miss Mazuma shares how she overcame $500k of debt, short sales, and found happiness! Rebuild Your FinancesIt's the beginning of a new year and while so many right now are all jazzed up about knocking down their debts, saving more, or spending less, that enthusiasm will die down. And if you still have a huge amount of debt or just a big goal you want to tackle when that happens, you can discourage. And in some cases, understandably depressed. It's normal. But what do you then? How can you stay focused and climb out? Today's guest, Miss Mazuma, is kind and brave enough to share her story. In this episode we get into:
Her story is both encouraging and real. If you want to hear from someone else who has dug out from a mountain of debt, please check out my interview with Toni Husbands. She shares how she and her husband got on the same page and paid off over $100,000 of debt. Resources for Paying Off DebtWant to learn more? Here are some resources to check out:
If you’d like to chat about your money moves for this year, you can join us in the Thriving Families Facebook community. We're a fun and supportive group. We swap ideas, questions, stories, advice. When we try to help one another out with our family and financial goals. We'd love to see you there!
Direct download: Life_After_Debt_Rebuilding_Your_Finances_and_Yourself_with_Miss_Mazuma.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:32am EST |
Wed, 8 February 2023
Looking for a less stressful way to handle your business' finances? Learn what mistakes to avoid and the tools that will help you master money even if you're a busy entrepreneur! Small Business FinancesAround 27 million working-age Americans began or are running a business you may be one of them. I remember when I started freelancing it was a supplemental income. Eventually, though, it transitioned into my main work. I knew I needed to step it up and run it like a business. So I took care of the paperwork and started educating myself. There are days those deadlines get tight and I'm stressed but I enjoy doing the work I'm doing and spending more time with my family. Win-win in my book. Whether you're freelancing, doing a side hustle, or launching a business, it will take work. Not only do you have to work on the front end- so to speak – producing the product or service you're selling, but you also have to be smart about the back end stuff. One key component? Finances. Quite simply getting the money squared away makes sure you're actually running a business and not an expensive hobby. I shared a little bit of my story in past episodes, which I hope gives a glimpse of what to expect. However, it's limited to my own business which may be different from yours. I know someone who has the breadth and depth of skills and can show you the ropes. Today small business coach and author Sylvia Moe Inks is on the show to share her knowledge. We're going to discuss:
Hope you enjoy! Resources for Business FinancesIf you two are ready to start or grow your business, here are some resources to check out to make sure your money is best used wisely.
Direct download: How_to_Master_Your_Small_Business_Finances_Even_If_Youre_a_Busy_Entrepreneur.mp3
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Wed, 2 November 2022
Are you two stressed over money? Do your talks more often than not end up in fights? Learn how money dates can be effective and fun way you get on the same page and talk about money! The Money Talk vs Money DatesOne of the most popular questions I get is, when should we talk about money? Having THE money talk is not only intimidating but unproductive. Find out a better, less stressful option in today's episode. In this episode, we'll get into:
Let's get started! Resources to Make Managing Money Together EasierWant to stay on top of your money without stressing over the small stuff? Here are some key resources and tools to check out!
We’re going to discuss the ins and outs building your credit in our private Facebook group over at Thriving Families. It’s free and fun – please join us! Music CreditLike the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere and Logan from Music for Makers in this episode.
Direct download: Build_Wealth_Without_Fighting_By_Mastering_Money_Dates.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:40am EST |
Mon, 3 October 2022
Ready to take a last minute getaway or weekend trip? Use these travel apps and get the best deals! Going away for the weekend doesn't mean you break your budget. With a little planning and the right resources, you two can score some nice trips and still save money. So if you're looking at getting away from it all for a few days, save this post. Travel Sites to Bookmark for Your Weekend GetawaysThere are more sites than ever for travelers. Besides snagging last minute deals on popular tourist spots, you can also discover some awesome destinations.
Direct download: Travel_Tips_and_Hacks_to_Save_Big_on_Your_Next_Getaway.mp3
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Sat, 24 September 2022
Merging families and finances can be especially tricky with blended families, but you two can succeed and thrive. Get tips on how you can make this big transition go a lot smoother! Blended Families and FinancesAnytime you're merging lives, there are so many things to talk about and discuss. When you're blending your families that's another layer of complexity. If you have kids, you two are figuring out what the house rules apply now with things like curfew, chores, that you're under one roof. But you also have your exes. They may have rules which are completely opposite of yours. As you're juggling things as a family, it can be tricky navigating things. And finances can be just as messy. Thankfully, Melissa Brown, creator of Blended Family Podcast, is on the show today. She going to discuss her own family's transition and how they manage things plus offer practical tips to make the transition smoother. Hope you enjoy! Special thanks to Melissa for coming on and share her thoughts and story! Please reach out her on Twitter or join her Facebook group to hear from others in the blended family community. If you’re looking tips, stories, and advice to make merging finances easier, here are a few to check out! Resources on Merging FinancesSpecial thanks to Melissa for coming on and share her thoughts and story! Please reach out her on Twitter or join her Facebook group to hear from others in the blended family community. If you’re looking tips, stories, and advice to make merging finances easier, here are a few to check out!
If you’re looking for a community to swap ideas and encouragement, please join Thriving Families on Facebook!
Direct download: Thriving_Together_with_Blended_Family_Finances.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30am EST |
Mon, 5 September 2022
Tired of your debt restricting your options? Learn how Claudia & Garrett from Two Cup House dumped $200k in two years by simplifying their lives and moving into a tiny house! Achieving Financial Freedom By Dumping DebtWhenever I hear neighbors, friends, and family talk about their debt, there are a couple of reactions. Some are frustrated being trapped with certain things because of debt. Maybe they'd love to switch jobs to start a new career, but can't because they got bills to pay. Others kind of throw up their hands, accept debt as a part of life. “You'll always have a mortgage.” And then there's this third group. They're are sick and tired, but they are ready to do something. That's where Claudia and Garrett were two years ago. On April 7, 2015 the Penningtons started the journey lead them to eliminate all their debt last month. The grand total? Just over $200,000! Simplifying Finances and LivesYou've probably seen tiny homes in magazines, online, or maybe on TV (thank you HGTV!). Those small spaces are popular for some couples. For one, less space typically means less house to maintain. Right now the median size of size home over in the Northeast, where the Penningtons live, is about 2300sq ft.
Direct download: Dumping_Debt_and_Downsizing_Into_a_Tiny_Home.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:42pm EST |
Wed, 8 February 2017
Stressed over a huge amount of debt? Learn how you two can survive and thrive as you pay it off together! Dealing with Debt TogetherWhenever I'm reading stories about marriage and money, things can easily become a caricature. I read about couples who've had their lives torpedoed after they said I do. On the web, there seem to be plenty of gurus who apparently have made all the right money moves. But on the podcast, I want to share real stories from couples who have been there or are working through things now like Lindsay and her husband Zach are. They made a choice they felt was a smart move. It didn't turn out the way they hoped. They're now on a journey to pay off over $100,000 of debt. Resources to Help You Get Out of DebtTired of being in debt? Here are some resources to help you dump it.
If you’d like to chat about your money moves for this year, you can join us in the Thriving Families Facebook community. We're a fun and supportive group. We swap ideas, questions, stories, advice. When we try to help one another out with our family and financial goals. We'd love to see you there!
Direct download: Fight_Debt_Together_with_Notorious_DEBT.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:38am EST |
Tue, 3 January 2017
Watch the New Year, New You Financial Summit Live
I'm finishing up a fourth season with the biggest event I've ever done - New Year, New You Financial Summit.
And it's happened in large part because of you - your support, ideas, and questions have made this possible!
This summit has been a work in progress for the past few months and I'm so thrilled with the response so far.
I've gotten to chat with some of you during the sessions which has made this all the more special to me.
In this episode, we'll get into:
Hope you enjoy! New Year New You Partners & Giveaways
In addition to the sessions, we partnered up with some wonderful companies. Special Shout out to Proactive Budgets, Republic Wireless, iBotta, and HoneyFi!
Besides offering really great service to help you save your money, they are sponsoring some incredible giveaways.
Check out all the details here. We wanted to give people every reason to register for the New Year, New You Summit.
So if you haven’t already, please sign up!
Direct download: Jumpstart_You_Money_and_Marriage_with_the_New_Year_New_You_Financial_Summit_.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:19am EST |