Inspired Budget
Episodes
#056: How To Fix Overspending
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you constantly falling into a cycle of shame and frustration because you're overspending? You might even be sticking to your budget and foll...
#055: Getting Your Home and Money Organized with Christina Hidek
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Has anybody else been binge-watching "Get Organized with The Home Edit" on Netflix? Between that and my new kitchen renovation, I've b...
#054: Controlling Your Summer Spending
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find that it's harder to stay on track with your budget and keep your spending in check during the summer months? You might even be going...
#053: Cindy's $215,000 Debt Payoff Story
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today paid off over $215,000 in student loans and credit card debt in just 48 months! Cindy Zuniga-Sanchez is a daughter of two immigrants, ...
#052: Lessons I Learned From Paying Off Debt
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy ONE YEAR anniversary to the Inspired Budget Podcast! To celebrate, I'm not only sharing the three most important lessons that I've pe...
#051: Budgeting for Baby with Kelly Anne Smith
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a mama or soon-to-be mom, this episode could save you hundreds of dollars! Kelly Anne Smith is joining me today to help all the mamas out ...
#050: 5 Money Mistakes I Wish I Had Avoided
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wish you could go back and warn your past self BEFORE making a huge mistake? I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my life…and a LOT of them surrou...
#049: How Chris Paid Off $27,000 Of Credit Card Debt
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You're in for a treat today!My great friend Chris Browning is joining us to talk all about how he and his wife paid off over $27,000 worth of cre...
#048: My Secret Budget Tip That Leads To Success
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever written a budget just to throw it away a few days later because something unexpected came up? You created a budget with the best intent...
#047: Recovering From Financial Abuse with Lauren Gruetman
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm having a very candid conversation with Lauren Gruetman, a survivor of domestic abuse that cost her HUGE losses both emotionally and fi...
#046: Managing Your Money When You Have Depression & Anxiety
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm not going to lie to you - I'm a little bit nervous about releasing this episode. Partly because I'm talking about something that I...
#045: Inspiring Better Conversations About Money with Julien & Kiersten Saunders
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you avoid conversations about money with family, friends, loved ones... maybe even yourself? Much of our actions with money today stem from our pa...
#044: How To Stick To Your Budget
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to learn how to write a budget that you can actually stick to?It's no secret that writing a budget isn't the hardest part about budgeti...
#043: Budgeting Vs. Tracking with Joe Saul-Sehy
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find budgeting and tracking your expenses to be extremely overwhelming? Maybe you even have all the fancy apps and tools to keep track of your ...
#042: How To Develop Self Discipline With Money
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find it hard to stick to your budget and actually follow through with your financial goals?You may have the BEST intentions at the beginning of...
#041: Travel Hacking Family Vacations with Aunt Kara
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you sacrificing family vacations in order to meet your financial goals? In this episode, I interview Aunt Kara who teaches us that it’s possibl...
#040: STOP Believing These Money Lies
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What money lies are you believing that are keeping you from reaching your financial goals? In this episode you will learn how to identify, reframe, a...
#039: How One Couple Paid Off $123,000 Student Loans
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to learn how couples can get on the same page with money?Angie and RJ paid off $123,000 in student loans in just one year! Today, their mission i...
#038: Money Habits To Reach Your Goals
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the difference between helpful and harmful money habits to help you manage your money and reach your money goals faster using my simple 3-step p...
#037: The Most Important Things To Teach Children About Money w/ Matt Matheson
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Personal finance & budgeting isn't normally taught in school until high school and studies have shown that learning earlier is beneficial for...
#036: 7 Money Hacks That Will Change Your Finances
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want more money left in your wallet each month? These 7 money hacks will help you save money, spend less, and even FIND more money each month. With th...
#035: How Tracy Paid Off Her Home While Enjoying Life Along The Way
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tracy and her husband paid off their entire mortgage within 3 ½ years of getting married. While Tracy was paying off debt, she scrimped and saved to ...
#034: How To Pay Off Debt Fast
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to pay off debt this next year? I’m breaking down 3 steps you need to take to pay off debt FAST. These are the steps that our family took to se...
Special Series - Part 3: Massive Mistakes To Avoid With Your Budget
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for my FREE Live Training: The 4 Step Framework To Budget For Your Best LifeDate: Sunday, January 2ndTime: 8PM ESTClick HERE to save your spot...
Special Series - Part 2: Massive Mistakes To Avoid With Your Budget
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for my FREE Live Training: The 4 Step Framework To Budget For Your Best LifeDate: Sunday, January 2ndTime: 8 PM ESTClick HERE to save your spo...
Special Series - Part 1: Massive Mistakes To Avoid With Your Budget
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for my FREE Live Training: The 4 Step Framework To Budget For Your Best LifeDate: Sunday, January 2ndTime: 8PM ESTClick HERE to save your spot...
#033: Paying Off Debt & Traveling Full Time w/ Bethany McCamish
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bethany and her husband made the drastic (and very exciting!) decision to sell their home in Phoenix, pay off her $78,000 of student loan debt, and bu...
#032: How We Set Yearly Goals As A Family
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The new year is approaching which means goal setting is on the horizon. Today I’m breaking down how our family sets goals in 4 different areas of ou...
#031: How Andy Paid Off His Mortgage In 5 Years
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Hill shares how he and his wife paid off their mortgage in 5 years. After a rocky start to homeownership, Andy decided that his second experience...
#030: How I Left Teaching to Work for Myself
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the light of the pandemic, many Americans are questioning whether or not they want to continue in their current jobs. They have seen what working f...
#029: This Is Awkward: My Friend Thinks I’m Made Of Money
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m sharing a podcast episode from my other podcast, This Is Awkward, that I host with my good friend Chris Browning. Enjoy this episode where...
#028: Change The Way You See Money with Yanely Espinal
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are hearing from Yanely Espinal from Miss Be Helpful. She is a first-generation immigrant who grew up in a family that struggled with money. ...
#027: How To Negotiate Medical Bills For Less Than You Owe
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that you can negotiate your medical bills for less than you owe? Yes…even after your insurance kicks in! Today I’m sharing our story ...
#026: How Chris Paid Off $50,000 Of Student Loan Debt
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are hearing from Chris, founder of The Everyday Millennial. Chris is a first-generation immigrant and dad who started taking control of his m...
#025: How We Travel Hack Using Credit Cards
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chances are you’ve heard about travel hacking with credit cards. In today’s episode I’m breaking down our family’s personal experience with 2 ...
#024: How Jannese Left Her 9-5 To Blog Full Time
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jannese Torres-Rodriguez is the founder of Yo Quiero Dinero. She’s sharing her story of how she left her 9-5 job to become a full-time blogger. She ...
#023: Tips For Staying On Budget For The Holidays
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever experienced the stress that comes with going into debt or struggling financially during the holiday season? Usually this comes during wh...
#022: Are Women Being Punished For Being Ambitious?
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez is the host of Real Simple magazine’s ‘Money Confidential’ podcast, the founder of Statement Cards, and the co-fo...
#021: How Cash Envelopes Can Change Your Finances
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cash envelopes can completely transform how you spend money in the best way possible! In today’s episode I’m sharing more about my personal experi...
#020: How Niqua Paid Off $21K of Debt in 11 Months
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Niqua is the founder of Financially Winning. Niqua shares how she paid off $21K of debt on one income in just 11 months. She is a dual citizen and gre...
#019: Millennial Mom’s Guide To Managing Money With Cat Alford
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever noticed that the majority of financial advice for moms comes down to meal planning and cutting coupons? While we could all use meal plan...
#018: Tips To Stay Motivated While Paying Off Debt
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re working to pay off debt chances are you’ll need a little extra motivation along the way. In this episode I’m breaking down 4 tips on h...
#017: How Melissa Paid Off $100K Debt On One Income
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa is the co-founder and content creator of the Millennial In Debt brand. She has paid over $100,000 in student loan debt on a teacher's sal...
#016: Women And Investing With Delyanne Barros
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Delyanne is an employment attorney and money mentor. She launched Delyanne The Money Coach LLC after she discovered FIRE (Financial Independence Relax...
#015: Overcoming Financial Fear With Kara Perez
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara Perez is the founder of Bravely. Kara aims to bring accessible financial education to all. She shares her story of tackling her $25K in student...
#014: How We Budget And Save For Vacation
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wanting to take a vacation but not sure how to budget and save for it in advance? If so, you’re in the right place! I’m breaking down how my husba...
#013: How To Start a Side Hustle with Latasha Peterson
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Latasha Peterson is the founder of Arts and Budgets. Latasha has mastered the art of making money with side hustles...and currently has EIGHT streams ...
#012: Managing Money As A Mom With Chelsea Brennan
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea Brennan is the founder of Smart Money Mamas. She is a hedge fund investor turned online entrepreneur that helps moms make their money work for...
#011: How Merilee Paid Off Over $70,000 On One Income
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Merilee Speigner is the founder of Easy Budget. She focuses on financial education that is simple and easy to implement. Merilee is sharing her family...
#010: How To Save Money Using Sinking Funds
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been hit with an unexpected expense that threw you off budget for the entire month? If so, then it’s time to set up sinking funds in y...
#009: How Caroline Vencil Saved Money On A Low Income
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Vencil is a money-saving expert. Her family of 6 lives off one low income and she’s helping others find ways to save and live on less. Caro...
#008: Travel Hacking While Paying Off Debt (Yes, it’s possible!)
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Cinneah El-Amin, who shares how to travel hack while paying off debt. Just because you have debt doesn’t mean you can’t ever ta...
#007: Overcoming Money Trauma with Sahirenys Pierce
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest and friend Sahirenys is sharing her story of being evicted from her home to paying off debt and building wealth. She shares how she has overc...
#006: How To Get Your Partner On Board With Finances
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have a spouse that’s not on board with budgeting, saving, or investing? You’re not alone! Getting 2 people on the same page when it comes to money...
#005: Index Funds - What are they and why are they so popular?
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re ready to start investing, but you’re confused by terms like compound interest, mutual fund, and index fund then this episode is for you!...
#004: Frugality: What is the REAL meaning? With Jen Smith
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is frugality simply buying everything at the dollar store and reusing paper towels? My friend Jen shares a definition of frugality that I’ve never c...
#003: What Is Financial Independence - with Jamila Souffrant
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest, Jamila Souffrant, is breaking down what financial independence is for the everyday person...and how anyone can reach financial flexib...
#002: How to Handle Impulse Spending
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever spend money unplanned or based on emotions? Maybe you find yourself spending money because you’re mad, sad, glad, or stressed. If so, th...
#001: Getting Back on Track With Your Money
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re working toward a big financial goal, whether you want to pay off debt or save $1 million for retirement, chances are likely you’ll lose ...
Introducing the Inspired Budget Podcast
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Allison Baggerly as she has real and inspiring conversations about how to help women live their best life and reach their money goals. Learn more...