22. "Budget" is NOT a dirty word

08/19/22 • 28 min

"Budget" is NOT a dirty word - we promise! If done correctly, creating a budget can be the foundation to your financial house. We will help you embrace the concept of building your budget to find financial comfort and freedom. Galia shares tips such as giving yourself a waiting period on a purchase, the 50/30/20 budget (tracking apps for variable expenses) and more. Susan reveals her mall shopping Firecracker moves while eating her "mall salad" plus the results of her green and heated customer service conversation. Find out once and for all if Susan's credit card is wet or not. And who is “Big Bad Betty?”

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21. Summer Money

Tired of being cooped up? Finally ready to travel this summer? Before you hop on a plane, let’s organize your money. If you’re exploring internationally, the Euro is currently at the same rate as the dollar for the first time in 20 years, so plan accordingly. Or are you more comfortable spending your vacation staying at home and earning from your couch? No problem. Learn ways to take advantage of global Investing. Galia turns us on to International Mutual Funds for your retirement plan and helps determine how much you should allocate. She also shares tips to save money overseas including how best to choose a credit card and get the best exchange rates. Susan discusses her upcoming trip to France with her son, how he’s a “comedy brat” and croons a duet of The Fiscal Firecrackers' latest hit "Summer Money" with a surprise guest star.

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23. Will Power

Think you don’t need a will? Think again. Dreading making a will? Galia and Susan promise to make it easy, accessible and, dare we say - fun. Though estate planning is no laughing matter, The Fiscal Firecrackers will keep you entertained while covering how to create a will and/or trust, make good decisions about your well earned money/ possessions and tips to protect all you’ve accrued for yourself and your loved ones. Galia walks us through options of where to go to make a will, how to tackle the tough questions simply and what to include in our plans so we can sleep well at night knowing all is handled. And don’t forget making provisions for your pets! Susan shares stories about her international escapades, her juicy obsession with notaries and two goldfish named Peanut Butter + Jelly.