#217: How Cindy Paid Off $215,000 Of Student Loans
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, a lawyer turned entrepreneur, and the founder of Zero-Based Budget Coaching, LLC. After graduating law school in 2015, Cindy found herself in six figures worth of debt. Instead of giving into the temptation to "live the life of luxury" she deserved from all her hard work, she took control of her money by immersing herself in the world of personal finance and paid it all off in just 48 months.No matter your profession, income level or how much debt you have, this episode is for you! Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to subscribe & leave a review!LinksFollow Cindy on InstagramThe Blueprint to Financial FreedomYou 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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#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!
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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