S1E4 Money Doesn't Buy Happiness

04/21/21 • 21 min

Writing a budget is just the first step in learning to manage your money, and Dad was always quick to remind us that money doesn't grow on trees, nor does it buy happiness. In the second episode of our four-part financial literacy series, Dad, Hannah, and Maddie discuss prioritizing your spending "where the rubber hits the road," as Dad suggests.

Episode Details:

1:45 - What Dad suggests we spend money on

13:40 - What Dad suggests we don't spend money on, or think twice about

18:47 - How to manage to your budget

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Episode Details:

1:45 - What Dad suggests we spend money on

13:40 - What Dad suggests we don't spend money on, or think twice about

18:47 - How to manage to your budget

Questions? Email us at [email protected]!

Previous Episode

S1E3 Live Within Your Means

In this first episode of our four-part financial literacy series, Dad, Hannah, and Maddie discuss the importance of budgeting, how to start creating your budget, and cautions to consider with credit cards.

Episode Details:

1:05 - Dad's knowledge background in financial literacy, and why financial literacy is so important

4:19 - Getting started with building your budget

9:31 - How much can you afford for living expenses?

11:20 - The importance of an emergency fund, and how much money to set aside

12:46 - Credit cards; the good, the bad, and the ugly

19:26 - How your money habits can affect your future (read: credit score)

In case you missed it, download our budgeting spreadsheet here.

Questions? Email us at [email protected]!

Next Episode

S1E5 Small Ways to Save

In this episode, Dad, Hannah, and Maddie continue onto part three of a four-part financial literacy series. There are many ways to approach healthy money management, and finding small ways to save is a great way to start building the right behaviors and mindset!

Episode Details:

2:46 - Small ways to save around the house

8:00 - Dad talks about what he borrows as opposed to buys

11:55 - Why carrying cash, can help you save

17:20 - Additional ways to save money!

25:35 - Creating awareness and building the right mindset

Questions? Email us at [email protected]!