113. Is Budgeting Hard? 3 Steps to a Simple Budget.
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Budgeting With Confidence | God-Led Budgeting, How to Stick to Your Budget for Moms, Save Money, Manage Money, Money Habits and Routines, Money Mindset
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Is budgeting really hard and why should stay-at-home moms care?
Hey friend, and welcome to the One Income Family Podcast. Is budgeting hard? Do you find yourself unable to stick to your budget because it just doesn't work, which then leads you to constantly scouring the internet for a new way to budget, wasting your precious time, energy, and money from the inability to track your finances properly and falling prey to overspending. then you, my friend, are in the right place. Today, I'm going to share with you why budgeting is hard and three ways you can turn your budget around and create a simple budget that doesn't take an overwhelming amount of time to complete. So go cuddle up with a nice warm drink, get comfy with them babies, and open your heart to God as we head into today's episode.
Do you find it hard to save or get out of debt? Are you constantly searching for ways to save money and live on a budget? Do you have big dreams only to be stopped by not sticking to your budget? Are you ready for financial freedom? Then you mama are in the right place. Welcome to the One Income Family Podcast where you will learn what it looks like to budget on one income.
What is the host's personal budgeting story and how did it lead to change?
how to partner with God in your finances, how to budget in a way that's easy to stick to, and how to cut costs and save money all so that you can start building wealth. It is my mission to equip you with these tools so that you can live in abundance regardless of the amount in your account. Hey, I'm Molly, a budget coach for stay-at-home moms, and I know what it's like to struggle on one income. I've lived paycheck to paycheck, relied on being frugal, and failed many budgets until I learned how to budget without tracking. This has allowed my family to pay off debt and build wealth all on one income. So if you are ready for financial freedom, then go grab that stroller, plug in those headphones, and let's get to it.
I know what it feels like to not be able to stick to your budget. The frustration, the disappointment, the overwhelming stress. I mean, the shame that encompasses you because you think you should be able to do this. And when life proves you otherwise, it is crushing. You want to live abundantly on one income, to take vacations, to eat out, to reach your financial goals. You dream to get ahead financially, but at the same time, stay home and take care of your babies. Mama, that dream can come true.
Why does tracking finances make budgets fail for many people?
You can live abundantly and stay home with your babies at the same time. Stress is no longer part of this equation. It's time for you to manage your money confidently, knowing that you can spend your money without worry of it affecting something else. I want you to say yes to you, to declare that today is the day that you are going to release the fear and the shame of not being able to stick to your budget so that you can be confident in your financial decisions. I want you to go right now and send an email to me to mollybanel at gmail.com and set yourself up a budget audit. You no longer have to do this alone. We are going to walk through this together. I am going to hold your hand and together we are going to overcome the fear and start budgeting confidently so that you can live the life you love.
Again, that's Molly Bonnell. So that's M-O-L-L-Y, B as in boy, E-N-E-L-L at gmail.com. You want to know why budgeting is so hard? Well, let me tell you. The simple, sweet truth is because you struggle at tracking your finances. That is something that is a big problem because we don't feel like we have the time for it, right? We sit down, we fill out a budget, but then all throughout the month, we have to also track our finances. We have to see how much has already come out of what part of the budget like which category how much have we already spent in each category and that takes time energy and effort that we just don't feel like we have especially as moms i remember when i first started budgeting and no i wasn't a mom at this time but i would sit down and i had this elaborate budget i loved this budget i spent hours creating this budget because i loved budgeting right
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
Is budgeting really hard and why should stay-at-home moms care?
0:01–1:19
2
What is the host's personal budgeting story and how did it lead to change?
1:19–2:41
3
Why does tracking finances make budgets fail for many people?
2:41–5:23
4
How can physically separating your income simplify your budget?
5:23–7:37
5
What does a monthly base budget with recurring amounts look like?
7:37–12:18
6
How does automating transfers and habits reduce budget stress?
12:18–14:36
7
What practical next steps and support options are available (budget audits, episodes, Facebook group)?
14:36–18:26
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How can implementing these three steps help end paycheck-to-paycheck living?
18:26–21:43
Speakers
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