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Inspired Budget#210: What to Do When You’re Facing Job Loss While Paying Off DebtEver feel like you're trying to pay off debt while holding your breath, hoping your income doesn’t suddenly vanish? Or maybe your family has income that comes in waves, and you’re just trying to keep the budget afloat?You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m answering two listener questions that so many people are navigating right now:Should I pause my debt payoff if I’m worried about losing my job?How do I budget when my income is totally unpredictable?We’ll talk about:Why pausing your...2025-05-2921 minInspired Budget#203: What No One Tells You About Financial Advisors with Jeremy SchneiderToday, we’re sitting down again with Jeremy Schneider, and it feels just like catching up with an old friend who’s here to clear up the confusion around financial advisors. Jeremy, who's behind both Personal Finance Club and the new venture, Nectarine, shares personal stories and why finding genuine, unbiased financial advice can be tricky. If you've ever felt unsure about who to trust with your financial questions, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air, giving you the confidence to seek advice that truly has your best interest at heart.What...2025-04-1039 minInspired Budget#201: Unraveling Your Relationship with Money with Shannah GameIn this episode, Allison chats with Shannah Game, financial expert and author of "Unraveling Your Relationship with Money." They dive into the deep end of our feelings about money, discussing how emotional and psychological factors impact our financial decisions. This episode is packed with stories and tips on how to manage your money mindfully.What You'll Learn:The importance of emotions in your financial life.Simple steps to fix unhealthy money habits.How to feel good about your finances, no matter your bank balance.Resources Mentioned:Shannah Game's Book: Unraveling...2025-03-2725 minInspired Budget#200: Breaking Free from Credit Card Debt in 2025In this episode, Allison shares a 4-step strategy that will make a real difference in your financial life and help you break free from credit card debt.These are real steps for real people who want to pay off their credit card debt, stop the debt cycle, and build a healthier relationship with credit. If you're feeling overwhelmed by credit card balances, stressed about making minimum payments, or sick of throwing money away on interest, this episode is exactly what you need. Think of it as your roadmap to finally getting ahead of your credit c...2025-03-2030 minInspired Budget#198: Why Your Budget Isn’t Working (and How to Fix It)In this episode, we're diving into the 6 sneaky reasons your budget might be failing (and trust me, you're not alone in this!). Ever look at your bank account and wonder where all your money went, even though you had a budget? Been there! I'm sharing a real story about how life threw our family a curveball last month with medical expenses, and how we handled it.You Will Learn:Those Tricky Irregular Expenses: How to handle those surprise (but not really surprise) expenses like car maintenance and annual subscriptions without derailing your whole budget.2025-03-0623 minInspired Budget#197: How Your Money Story Shapes Your Financial Life with Jessica MoorhouseEver feel like you’re doing all the “right” things with your money but still not getting the results you want? In this episode, I chat with Jessica Moorhouse, author of Everything But Money, about the often-overlooked barriers that hold us back financially.Jessica shares her personal story of growing up with financial shame, how family history influences our money habits, and the transformative power of rewriting your money story. What You’ll Learn:Why your money habits are shaped by your childhood experiencesHow trauma (big or small) impacts your financial decisionsActionable steps to start rew...2025-02-2731 minInspired Budget#196: The 4 Money Conversations You Can’t AvoidIn this episode, we're talking about 4 must-have money talks with your partner or family. You know, the kind that can feel a bit awkward but are totally crucial if you want to keep things smooth in the finance department.If you've ever felt nervous about bringing up the budget or debt with your loved ones, or if you're just not sure how to start that kind of conversation, this one's for you. I'm pulling from my own life (yep, all the messy and successful bits) to help you see you're not alone in this.You...2025-02-2129 min