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As we wrap up the year and look ahead to 2025, we wanted to gift you something special: a three-part bonus series called Budget Better. The first step is looking to the past which is not merely an exercise in self-criticism or guilt. Rather, it serves as a foundation for understanding our financial decisions and making intentional changes moving forward.
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Budget Better Bonus Series | Step 1: Look To The Past

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New year, new beginnings, but one thing stays the same: our commitment to helping you with your money wins. As we enter 2025, it’s time to focus on what you truly love spending on and align your finances with your values. In this episode, Jen and Jill walk us through the three parts of their book Buy What You Love Without Going Broke, sharing simple, practical ways to spend with intention in the year ahead.

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New year, new beginnings, but one thing stays the same: our commitment to helping you with your money wins. As we enter 2025, it&rsquo;s time to focus on what you truly love spending on and align your finances with your values. In this episode, Jen and Jill walk us through the three parts of their book Buy What You Love Without Going Broke, sharing simple, practical ways to spend with intention in the year ahead.
🎙️ Get full show notes here! <a href="https://bit.ly/3VHek2X">https://bit.ly/3VHek2X</a>&nbsp;
📘 Pre-order the book here <a href="https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast">https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast</a>
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How to Buy What You Love Without Going Broke in 2025

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Excited to bring you the last installment of our Budget Better Bonus Series! If you’ve been following along, you know we’ve already looked at the past and present of budgeting. And now it’s time to look ahead. Today, we focus on building a spending plan that aligns with your core values, because we believe that budgeting shouldn’t feel restrictive. 

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Excited to bring you the last installment of our Budget Better Bonus Series! If you&rsquo;ve been following along, you know we&rsquo;ve already looked at the past and present of budgeting. And now it&rsquo;s time to look ahead. Today, we focus on building a spending plan that aligns with your core values, because we believe that budgeting shouldn&rsquo;t feel restrictive.&nbsp;
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Budget Better Bonus Series | Step 3: Plan for the Future

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We’re back with part 2 of our Budget Better Bonus Series! After exploring your past transactions in the previous episode, it’s time to take action and make meaningful changes to your spending habits with a 30-day No Spend Challenge. Join us as we discuss giving yourself the space to rethink your spending habits and get creative with how you meet your needs by saying 'no' to non-essential purchases.

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📘 Pre-order the book here <a href="https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast">https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast</a>
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Budget Better Bonus Series | Step 2: Make Changes Now

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Budget Better Bonus Series | Step 1: Look To The Past

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