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The Debt Free Mom PodcastAuthor: Carly Hill
On the Debt Free Mom Podcast, we answer the everyday questions that keep you from experiencing progress and contentment in your home finances. Host Carly Hill (aka Debt Free Mom) sits down with a guest and dives into a specific roadblock in their money management. Each episode uncovers the reality of where your money is going, builds a realistic plan for reaching your goals, and establishes the healthy money mindsets needed to make that plan stick.Want to join Carly as a guest on the show to get answers to your money questions? Visit DFMpodcast.com for more info.Connect with Carly on Instagram @debtfree.mom, and check out the best-selling pay period budget template at debtfreemom.co/template. Language: en Genres: Education, How To, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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85. Personal Budgeting Is Hard (Even for Accountants!)
Wednesday, 24 September, 2025
For today's episode, I sit down with Lauree for a budget coaching call to help her set up a pay period budget. Lauree is an accountant who manages numbers for a living but has struggled to feel in control of her own finances. If you’ve ever felt embarrassed that money management should be easier for you than it is, you’ll resonate with Lauree's story.If you'd like to watch the full coaching call and see me build Lauree's budget, check out the extended video call of this episode on the Debt Free Mom YouTube Channel.Together, we walk through:Why personal budgeting feels different (and harder) than professional accountingHow to map out income and expenses by pay period for a clearer picture of cash flowSetting realistic goals for an emergency fund before tackling debtThe role of buffers and sinking funds to make your budget sustainableWhy deficits in certain pay periods don’t mean you’re “bad with money”By the end of the call, Lauree has a customized spreadsheet budget that aligns with her income schedule, covers her family’s needs, and sets her on the path toward building a starter $4,000 emergency fund and paying down high-interest debt.If you’ve ever downloaded an app, felt overwhelmed, and thought, “Why is this so hard for me?”, this episode will encourage you that you’re not alone, and you’ll walk away with practical steps to make your budget work in real life.Want to have a budget by pay period built for you (either by email or on a coaching call like this video!), use code YOUTUBE20 for $20 off any custom budget! www.debtfreemom.co/custom Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
