
#188: 5 Steps to Be Financially Responsible in 2025
12/26/24 • 20 min
Ready to set yourself up for financial success in 2025? In this episode, Allison shares her best tips for getting your money right as we head into the new year. You'll learn how to:
- Look back at your money moves from 2024 to see what's working and what's not.
- Set up a budget that fits your life and goals for 2025.
- Clear out any debt from holiday spending quickly.
- Build or top up your emergency fund for peace of mind.
- Set clear and doable money goals for the year.
This chat is perfect if you're feeling swamped by your finances after the holidays or just want a fresh start financially in the new year.
Plus, don't miss out on Allison's free live class, Budgeting for Peace of Mind, How to Take Control of Your Money in 2025. Save your spot here.
Save money on your electric bill with TriEagle Energy: https://trieagle.com/inspired
You Might Like:
- Get the BRAND NEW 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!
Ready to set yourself up for financial success in 2025? In this episode, Allison shares her best tips for getting your money right as we head into the new year. You'll learn how to:
- Look back at your money moves from 2024 to see what's working and what's not.
- Set up a budget that fits your life and goals for 2025.
- Clear out any debt from holiday spending quickly.
- Build or top up your emergency fund for peace of mind.
- Set clear and doable money goals for the year.
This chat is perfect if you're feeling swamped by your finances after the holidays or just want a fresh start financially in the new year.
Plus, don't miss out on Allison's free live class, Budgeting for Peace of Mind, How to Take Control of Your Money in 2025. Save your spot here.
Save money on your electric bill with TriEagle Energy: https://trieagle.com/inspired
You Might Like:
- Get the BRAND NEW 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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#187: Frugal Doesn’t Mean Boring: Tips for Budgeting with Balance
In this episode, Allison Baggerly sits down with Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni to chat about their new book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke, and what frugal living really means. Spoiler: it’s not about feeling deprived! They break down how being frugal can actually be fun and fulfilling, sharing how financial limits can spark creativity.
If you want to learn how to enjoy life while staying on top of your finances, then this episode is for you!
Get the book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke
Save money on your electric bill with TriEagle Energy: https://trieagle.com/inspired
You Might Like:
- Get the BRAND NEW 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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#189: How to Break the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle in 2025
Kick off 2025 with Allison Baggerly on the Inspired Budget Podcast as she guides you through breaking free from living paycheck to paycheck. This episode isn’t just about scraping by; it’s about creating a financially stable future.
Whether you’re struggling at the end of each month or just looking to improve your financial situation, this episode has actionable advice for everyone.
What You'll Learn:
- Practical steps to stop living paycheck to paycheck.
- How to set up safeguards to protect against financial surprises.
- Strategies to increase income and reduce major expenses.
- Tips for staying motivated and persistent in your financial journey.
Plus, don't miss out on Allison's free live class, Budgeting for Peace of Mind, How to Take Control of Your Money in 2025. Save your spot here.
Save money on your electric bill with TriEagle Energy: https://trieagle.com/inspired
You Might Like:
- Get the BRAND NEW 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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