What if saving money wasn’t about sacrifice at all, but about creating joy for your future?
In this episode of the Female Finance Collective Podcast, Jen and Sybil show you how to reframe saving so it feels motivating, connected to your dreams, and even fun.
We’ll walk you through 3 simple shifts to help you redefine saving, tie it to your values, and make it a sustainable habit you actually enjoy.
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Time Stamps
0:00 – Intro: Saving doesn’t have to feel restrictive
0:55 – Step 1: Redefining what saving means
2:50 – Small shifts that make saving feel lighter (like casual dining instead of fancy dinners)
4:52 – Making saving fun with couponing, challenges, and trackers
6:01 – Step 2: Connecting savings to your values and dreams
7:20 – Using multiple accounts and categories to stay motivated
9:55 – Why separating funds builds momentum
10:00 – Step 3: Making saving a tangible and enjoyable habit
11:30 – Conscious spending: asking if purchases align with your values
12:27 – Gamifying savings goals and celebrating progress
13:34 – Recap: Three ways to bring joy to saving
The Female Finance Collective podcast is for educational purposes only as we share our personal experiences and opinions. To make the best financial decisions for you, research and contact a financial advisor with questions. Remember, all investments involve some form of risk; there is no guarantee that you will be successful in making, saving, or investing money, and there is always a risk of loss when investing.a