#216: What I Wish I Knew Before Paying Off $100K Debt
Let’s rewind to the beginning of our debt-free journey—back when I thought paying off six figures of debt would be simple, linear, and honestly… a little more glamorous.Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.In today’s episode, I’m getting real about the three biggest things I wish someone had told me before we even got started. These aren’t the kind of tips you find in a finance textbook. These are the behind-the-scenes lessons that shaped me emotionally, mentally, and practically and completely changed how I see money (and myself).No matter if you're just getting started, feeling stuck halfway through, or trying to get back on track after taking a break, this episode is your reminder that you don’t need a perfect budget or a big paycheck to make real progress.Links & Resources: 👉 Grab the FREE Debt-Free Roadmap. It's a step-by-step plan to help you get started 📖 Money Made Easy. My book walks you through budgeting and building financial confidence. 📱 Follow me on Instagram: @inspiredbudgetEnjoyed this episode?Take 20 seconds to leave a quick review. It helps the show reach more people who need encouragement and clarity on their financial journey. 💛You Might Like: Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker! Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet. Get the Budget My Paycheck Spreadsheet. Follow Allison on Instagram! @inspiredbudget Check out Inspired Budget's blog. Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build Wealth!
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#215: How Leigha’s Paying Off $169K of Debt in Her 30s
What do you do when you wake up and realize you owe $169,000 in debt? If you're Leigha, you grab a spreadsheet, get honest with yourself, and start sharing your journey online. In this inspiring episode, Leigha (@millennial30something) opens up about the moment she said enough is enough and decided to not only start her debt free journey, but share it online as well.We talk about:How she balances paying off debt with still enjoying lifeThe exact numbers behind her $169K debt total (including 13 credit cards!)Why even a $3 refund check can make a difference on your debt-free journeyWhether you’re just starting out or in the messy middle of your own debt-free journey, Leigha’s story is the encouragement you didn’t know you needed.🔗 Follow Leigha on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube📊 Download her free debt & budgeting tracker [linked in her bios]You Might Like: Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker! Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet. Get the Budget My Paycheck Spreadsheet. Follow Allison on Instagram! @inspiredbudget Check out Inspired Budget's blog. Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build Wealth!
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#214: 5 Things We Did First To Pay Off Over $100K Of Debt (Without Making a Fortune)
When my husband and I decided we were DONE with debt, we had no clue where to start. We were drowning in over $111,000 worth of debt and making two teacher salaries. We didn’t have extra money lying around, but we were determined to change our lives. So what did we do first?In this episode, I’m walking you through the very first five steps we took to pay off six figures of debt. These are simple, doable things that helped us build momentum and stay on track (even during the hard days).If you're overwhelmed by your debt or have started and stopped a million times, this episode is for you.✨ Grab my Goodbye Debt Tracker for free! This Google Sheet helps you:List and organize all your debtsCompare the snowball vs. avalanche methodPlug in extra payments and see how much faster you can be debt free→ Download it here: inspiredbudget.com/goodbyedebt📅 Ready to get serious about budgeting and paying off debt without sacrificing everything you love? Grab my book Money Made Easy right here.If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love it if you left a review. It helps the podcast reach even more people who are ready to change their money story.You Might Like: Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker! Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet. Get the Budget My Paycheck Spreadsheet. Follow Allison on Instagram! @inspiredbudget Check out Inspired Budget's blog. Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build Wealth!
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#213: Teaching Kids Kitchen Skills That Save You Time and Money
In this episode, I talk with Katie Kimball about teaching kids kitchen skills that save both time and money. Katie shares practical advice for parents looking to build cooking independence in children while keeping grocery budgets in check.In this episode you will learn:How to teach age-appropriate kitchen skills to kids 10+ (like knife skills and stovetop cooking) that build independence while saving you timePractical strategies for managing summer snacking that won't break your budgetHow to implement a family cooking rotation where each child takes responsibility for an entire mealThis episode is for you if you're tired of doing everything in the kitchen yourself and want to teach your kids valuable skills that will save you time and money while preparing them for adulthood.Go to kidscookrealfood.com/inspiredskills to access free life skills training videos and learn about her virtual Life Skills Summer Camp featuring 100 different skills taught by experts.You Might Like: Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker! Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet. Get the Budget My Paycheck Spreadsheet. Follow Allison on Instagram! @inspiredbudget Check out Inspired Budget's blog. Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build Wealth!
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#212: 6 Things I Regret Spending Money On (And What I Learned)
Just because I teach budgeting doesn’t mean I’ve always made perfect money choices. In this episode, I’m getting personal and sharing six purchases I regret. Not to shame myself or anyone else, but to show that we’re all learning as we go.Some of these were impulse buys. Some were made with the best intentions. But all of them taught me something about values, priorities, and how sneaky spending pressure can be.Here’s what I cover:The mindset that led to a few expensive mistakesWhat I wish I had done differentlyHow these lessons changed the way I spend todayThis isn’t a list of things no one should ever buy. It’s a reminder that regret is part of the money journey, and that learning from past decisions helps us spend with more confidence and peace moving forward.💬 If you’ve ever looked at a purchase and thought, “What was I thinking?” you're not alone. You’re in good company.📘 Want more stories, strategies, and support for making a budget that feels right for your life? Grab my book Money Made Easy on Amazon or wherever books are sold.You Might Like: Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker! Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet. Get the Budget My Paycheck Spreadsheet. Follow Allison on Instagram! @inspiredbudget Check out Inspired Budget's blog. Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build Wealth!
The Inspired Budget Podcast helps women live their best life and reach their money goals. Join Allison Baggerly for inspiring conversations to help you learn more about budgeting, saving money, paying off debt, and investing for your future. You’ll be hearing not only from Allison, but others along the way that have a story and voice to share.
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