Financial Coaching for Women: How To Budget, Manage Money, Pay Off Debt, Save Money, Paycheck Plans

• How Do You Budget When Your Paychecks Are All Over the Place? | 459

  Snag Our Simplified Budget System!Budget besties, today we sat down with Addie—teacher, mom, and three months credit-card free (!!)—to untangle a super common headache: paychecks that land on odd dates and the “why does this still feel tight?” spiral. We walked through how to use a paycheck-ahead system when income hits on the 6th/21st (hers) and 11th/26th (his), how to fund spending on a predictable rhythm, and how to stop robbing Peter to pay Paul when kid expenses pop up (hello, cross-country, art club, school pics). We also dug into savings buckets done right, quick-transfer options for high-yield savings, and gentle ways to build a buffer so everything runs automagically.This is a calm, practical reset if your dates are weird, your brain’s tired, and you want your budget to finally feel… easy.Connect With Us: 1️⃣ Facebook Group – Join the community. Our free group is where the real talk happens. Connect with other women who are learning how to budget, save, and finally feel in control, together. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook 2️⃣ Automate Your Budget Masterclass – Watch it now, no waiting. This FREE on-demand training shows you how to set up a budget that matches your lifestyle, without tracking every dollar or feeling restricted. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/automate 3️⃣ Budget – Grab our Simplified Budget System! You don’t need another budget, you need a system that does the math, makes the plan, and gives you permission to spend. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/budget 4️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching – Get a plan and a coach. We’ll build your full budget system together, so you always know what to do and feel confident doing it. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coaching 5️⃣ Be on the Podcast – Free coaching, real convo. Come chat with us on the show! Get real-time financial coaching and help other women by sharing your story. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall "I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you… ✨ Please take a second to rate & review the show! It helps us reach more people—just like you—who are ready to change their financial future. 🔔 Don’t forget to follow so you never miss an episode! 💌 And if you're feeling extra generous, share this podcast with a friend who needs it. We’d be so honored. 🙌Click here to view our privacy policy. This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!

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• The B Word Isn’t a Bad Word: Why Budgeting Is the Key to Freedom, Not Restriction | 458 (Reair)

  Snag Our Simplified Budget System! Hey budget besties!We’re replaying one of our favorite conversations with our girl Judy Weber from the Bold Business. Bold Faith podcast—and y’all, it’s a GOOD one. This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever said:“I make good money, but I have nothing to show for it.”“I’m tired of living paycheck to paycheck.”“I have big dreams, but I’m drowning in business and personal expenses.”We got you. 💛Why traditional budgeting (tracking every penny, ugh) is outdated—and what we do insteadHow your budget can give you freedom (not restrict you!)Separating business + personal money the simple wayHow many bank accounts you actually need (spoiler: more than one)Automating your budget so your bills pay themselvesPlanning for irregular income like a proOur fave: Using your bank like a personal assistantWhy growing at the speed of cash mattersHow we went from $40 profitable (LOL, but also proud) to running a multi six-figure biz using this exact systemThis is real talk from two besties who’ve been in the financial trenches—and came out the other side with a system that WORKS.Connect With Us: 1️⃣ Facebook Group – Join the community. Our free group is where the real talk happens. Connect with other women who are learning how to budget, save, and finally feel in control, together. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook 2️⃣ Automate Your Budget Masterclass – Watch it now, no waiting. This FREE on-demand training shows you how to set up a budget that matches your lifestyle, without tracking every dollar or feeling restricted. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/automate 3️⃣ Budget – Grab our Simplified Budget System! You don’t need another budget, you need a system that does the math, makes the plan, and gives you permission to spend. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/budget 4️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching – Get a plan and a coach. We’ll build your full budget system together, so you always know what to do and feel confident doing it. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coaching 5️⃣ Be on the Podcast – Free coaching, real convo. Come chat with us on the show! Get real-time financial coaching and help other women by sharing your story. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall "I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you… ✨ Please take a second to rate & review the show! It helps us reach more people—just like you—who are ready to change their financial future. 🔔 Don’t forget to follow so you never miss an episode! 💌 And if you're feeling extra generous, share this podcast with a friend who needs it. We’d be so honored. 🙌Click here to view our privacy policy. This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!

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• The Budget Besties® Method: A Step-by-Step, Automatic Budget System To Be Bougie On A Budget! | 457

  Snag Our Simplified Budget System!Budget Besties, it’s finally happening! We’re kicking off a brand new series where we take you step-by-step through The Budget Besties Method—our signature system that helps you go from “Where do I even start?” to “Ohhhh, I got this!” This week, we're giving you the big picture—all 8 steps—so you know exactly what’s coming over the next several Mondays. Whether you're brand new to budgeting or you've bought our system and are wondering “What do I do next?”... this is for you.This method is everything we teach our clients during coaching, and it's what we wish we had when we were starting out. It’s not about restriction—it’s about clarity, confidence, and building a financial system that runs on autopilot.Connect With Us: 1️⃣ Facebook Group – Join the community. Our free group is where the real talk happens. Connect with other women who are learning how to budget, save, and finally feel in control, together. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook 2️⃣ Automate Your Budget Masterclass – Watch it now, no waiting. This FREE on-demand training shows you how to set up a budget that matches your lifestyle, without tracking every dollar or feeling restricted. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/automate 3️⃣ Budget – Grab our Simplified Budget System! You don’t need another budget, you need a system that does the math, makes the plan, and gives you permission to spend. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/budget 4️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching – Get a plan and a coach. We’ll build your full budget system together, so you always know what to do and feel confident doing it. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coaching 5️⃣ Be on the Podcast – Free coaching, real convo. Come chat with us on the show! Get real-time financial coaching and help other women by sharing your story. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall "I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you… ✨ Please take a second to rate & review the show! It helps us reach more people—just like you—who are ready to change their financial future. 🔔 Don’t forget to follow so you never miss an episode! 💌 And if you're feeling extra generous, share this podcast with a friend who needs it. We’d be so honored. 🙌Click here to view our privacy policy. This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!

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• Lori Paid Off 6 Debts in 1 Month Using a Simple Budget System | 456

  Snag Our Simplified Budget System!Budget Besties, you are not ready for the glow-up Lori pulled off in just ONE month. ✨In this episode, we chat with Lori — a busy wife, mom, and total rockstar — who used to spend every Friday night buried in a notebook trying to figure out how to pay bills. Sound familiar? 😅Then she found our podcast (her first ever!) and decided it was time for a better way.Now? She’s:Set up multiple accounts: bills, spending, gas & groceries, vacation, buffer, and moreEmbracing autopay (even though it used to terrify her)Tracking her bills like a pro — without touching a calculatorPaying off six debts in month one (!!), freeing up $330/monthStarting savings buckets and making space for fun (hello, vacation fund)Teaching her 17-year-old son how to do it differently — and better💬 “I used to do a huge math problem every week. Now I open my tracker, check off what cleared, and move on with my life.”Connect With Us: 1️⃣ Facebook Group – Join the community. Our free group is where the real talk happens. Connect with other women who are learning how to budget, save, and finally feel in control, together. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook 2️⃣ Automate Your Budget Masterclass – Watch it now, no waiting. This FREE on-demand training shows you how to set up a budget that matches your lifestyle, without tracking every dollar or feeling restricted. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/automate 3️⃣ Budget – Grab our Simplified Budget System! You don’t need another budget, you need a system that does the math, makes the plan, and gives you permission to spend. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/budget 4️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching – Get a plan and a coach. We’ll build your full budget system together, so you always know what to do and feel confident doing it. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coaching 5️⃣ Be on the Podcast – Free coaching, real convo. Come chat with us on the show! Get real-time financial coaching and help other women by sharing your story. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall "I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you… ✨ Please take a second to rate & review the show! It helps us reach more people—just like you—who are ready to change their financial future. 🔔 Don’t forget to follow so you never miss an episode! 💌 And if you're feeling extra generous, share this podcast with a friend who needs it. We’d be so honored. 🙌Click here to view our privacy policy. This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!

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• From Xbox Charges to Car Repairs: The Real-Life Budget Strategies That Worked | 455

  Snag Our Simplified Budget System!This week, we're bringing you all the warm fuzzies and practical wins – especially for the husbands out there! From Xbox subscriptions to DIY car repairs, we’re talking about how couples can honor each other while staying on budget (and keeping the peace ✌️).We dive into:💸 The Power of Separate Spending AccountsOne of our sweet coaching clients found total clarity when she and her husband created individual spending accounts. Now, he can snag all the Fortnite skins his heart desires – without messing up the grocery budget. Win-win!📺 Bills vs. Spending: Let's Clear It UpNot sure what goes where? We’re breaking down our favorite way to define expenses:Bills = anything with a due dateSpending = everything elseYup, even that Netflix binge or gaming splurge can be totally budget-friendly when it’s in the right place.🛠️ The $30K Question: New Car or New Transmission?Another couple came in clutch with some smart decision-making. Instead of jumping into a $30,000 car loan, they fixed their current ride themselves (shoutout to handy husbands!). And because they’d already been saving for car maintenance? The money was already there. 💥Plus, we chat about:🚗 Leasing cars – is it really worth it?🧠 Mindset shifts around spending🧘‍♀️ Giving yourself time and space to breathe before making big decisionsSo whether you’re team “Fix-It-Yourself” or “Let’s Just Buy a New One,” there’s something here for all of us trying to live our best financial lives – together.Connect With Us: 1️⃣ Facebook Group – Join the community. Our free group is where the real talk happens. Connect with other women who are learning how to budget, save, and finally feel in control, together. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook 2️⃣ Automate Your Budget Masterclass – Watch it now, no waiting. This FREE on-demand training shows you how to set up a budget that matches your lifestyle, without tracking every dollar or feeling restricted. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/automate 3️⃣ Budget – Grab our Simplified Budget System! You don’t need another budget, you need a system that does the math, makes the plan, and gives you permission to spend. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/budget 4️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching – Get a plan and a coach. We’ll build your full budget system together, so you always know what to do and feel confident doing it. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coaching 5️⃣ Be on the Podcast – Free coaching, real convo. Come chat with us on the show! Get real-time financial coaching and help other women by sharing your story. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall "I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you… ✨ Please take a second to rate & review the show! It helps us reach more people—just like you—who are ready to change their financial future. 🔔 Don’t forget to follow so you never miss an episode! 💌 And if you're feeling extra generous, share this podcast with a friend who needs it. We’d be so honored. 🙌Click here to view our privacy policy. This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!

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