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The Better Budgeting Podcast is your go-to resource for mastering your finances without the stress. Hosted by Danielle Reese, this podcast breaks down budgeting, saving, and smart spending into simple, actionable steps. Whether you’re tackling debt, building wealth, or just looking to make your money work smarter, we’ve got expert insights, real-life success stories, and practical tips to help you take control of your financial future. Tune in and start making your budget work for you—without sacrificing the things you love!
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Send us a text Struggling to get a handle on your credit card debt post-summer? Tune in to this week's Better Budgeting Podcast with me, Danielle Reese, where I share tried-and-true strategies to help you pay off that looming balance faster. Discover how the snowball method can give you those quick wins you need to stay motivated, and learn practical tips for negotiating lower interest rates with your credit card companies. These actionable insights will equip you with a clear, achievable pla...
Send us a text Have you ever considered how contentment and gratitude might be the keys to financial freedom? Join me as I share my personal journey of finding peace amidst financial chaos, not by having a perfect life, but by appreciating what I have while pursuing a better tomorrow. It's about learning to be present, embracing daily gratitude and seeing how this simple act can transform your life. Take up the challenge to jot down five things that you're grateful for and ten things you want...
Send us a text We share a clear path to break the paycheck to paycheck grind, even for high earners, by creating space, timing cash flow, and separating bills from daily spending. We connect every tactic to your why so peace, freedom, and security become daily habits, not distant goals. • defining paycheck to paycheck beyond low income • how timing and margins drive stress even with high pay • invisible drains from convenience costs and lifestyle creep • the danger of “I can afford the payme...
Send us a text A viral claim says $100K “isn’t impressive” anymore. Hot take or helpful truth? We dig into the deeper issue most people face: more income without more clarity. I share why the stress sticks around as paychecks grow, how lifestyle creep quietly erodes progress, and the simple shift that turns scattered spending into calm, confident decisions. We start by unpacking the $100K myth and the guilt many high earners carry when money still feels tight. From there, we break down the r...
Send us a text Your money goals don’t fail for lack of desire—they stall because the plan doesn’t match your life. We take your why and show how to turn it into a flexible money system that holds up when schedules get busy, holidays hit hard, and emotions run high. Instead of white-knuckling a strict budget, we walk through a simple framework—values lead to systems, systems guide decisions—so your spending protects what matters and guilt takes a back seat. We break down what different whys l...
Send us a text Ready to stop restarting your budget every January and finally make your plan stick? We dive straight into the heart of financial change: finding a why that outlasts motivation and holds steady when life gets messy. Instead of chasing perfect spreadsheets or new apps, we focus on the deeper reason your money matters—what stress it’s costing you right now, what you’re afraid won’t change if you stay on autopilot, and who you’re really doing this for. We unpack the difference be...
Send us a text What if dinner cost less, tasted better, and actually made your week feel easier? We’re talking with bestselling cookbook author Rachel Farnsworth, founder of The Stay At Home Chef, about building a realistic meal strategy that beats rising grocery prices without sacrificing flavor, time, or sanity. Rachel shares how cooking pulled her through postpartum depression and became a way to serve millions, then breaks down the exact system behind her free Cheap Eats meal plan: four w...
Send us a text We draw a straight line between fear, half-commitments, and money stress, using Jeremiah 37–38 as a lens on why budgets fail and how courage and counsel change the story. We share practical ways to move from wishy-washy habits to clear, accountable action that serves your real goals. • commitment versus wishy-washy money habits • King Zedekiah’s fear and mixed decisions • how fear sabotages budgets and debt payoff • surrender as decisive alignment with goals • wise counsel ver...
Send us a text Feeling pulled in every direction by money “shoulds”? We’re cutting through the noise to help you build a budget that matches your real life, not someone else’s highlight reel. I share the simple, repeatable steps I use with clients to uncover true priorities, choose smart trade-offs, and fund what actually matters in this season. We start by naming the pressure—milestones, trends, and the endless scroll that says you’re behind—then flip the script with a Priority List exercis...
Send us a text What if the real budget leak isn’t a line item—it’s your calendar? Danielle Reese, money coach and founder of the Better Budgeting Playbook, takes a scalpel to the cult of busy and reveals how constant motion fuels impulse spending, late fees, and emotional burnout. We trace the quiet path from overloaded schedules to DoorDash dinners, Amazon boxes you barely remember ordering, and the creeping disconnection that makes stress spending feel deserved. Then we flip the script with...
Send us a text We explore why smart people sabotage their money and how to stop it with simple tools that lower impulse, calm fear and build self-trust. We move from feelings versus facts to practical friction, root causes, and one action you can take this week. • feelings versus facts and how to separate them • fear of failure and fear of success shaping choices • childhood money scripts driving adult habits • dopamine spending and the doomscroll trap • self-trust, broken promises and accou...
Send us a text Have you ever watched thousands of dollars drain from your emergency fund in what feels like the blink of an eye? That sinking feeling when unexpected expenses hijack your carefully laid financial plans is something I experienced firsthand recently—$7,000 worth of dental emergencies, home repairs, and orthodontic surprises over just three months. The math is sobering. Even saving an ambitious $1,000 monthly moving forward, it would take seven full months to rebuild what disapp...
Send us a text Five years of coaching has shown me something alarming: getting out of debt and building savings is significantly harder now than in 2020. This isn't just perception – the numbers tell a powerful story of why so many feel financially stretched despite earning more than they did five years ago. When COVID hit in 2020, stimulus checks and enhanced unemployment created a temporary cash flow that masked underlying financial issues. Fast forward to 2022, inflation skyrocketed to 8%...
Send us a text Danielle is a money coach helping those who have been trying to figure out their finances FINALLY create a clear plan so they don’t have to worry about waiting to refill their bank account the next payday. She is the founder of The Financial Freedom Society on Facebook and her signature money coaching program, The Better Budgeting Playbook. You can sign up for her newsletter by clicking here. Take the first step towards financial freedom and sign up for a complimentary asse...
Send us a text Ever blown your budget and felt like a complete financial failure? You're not alone—and it doesn't mean your financial planning skills are broken beyond repair. In this candid episode, I share my recent DIY deck painting project that went spectacularly over budget (six gallons of paint when I planned for three—and still counting!). As a money coach who's paid off $60,000 in debt, I'm pulling back the curtain to show that even financial professionals sometimes miscalculate expe...
Send us a text Do you ever look around at all the summer adventures flooding your social media and feel that crushing weight of parent guilt? That voice whispering, "My kids deserve better, but I just can't afford it"? You're not alone. In this heartfelt episode, we tackle that summer comparison trap head-on and reveal why the secret to family happiness isn't found in expensive vacations or theme park passes. Financial freedom isn't about having more money—it's about creating margin in your ...
Send us a text We explore why budgeting is never linear and how to effectively handle life's financial curveballs without derailing your progress or spiraling into guilt. • Better Budgeting Blueprint launching April 1st, 2025 for $99 with early release rebate opportunity • Advice for selling collectibles based on expert input from family members in the trading card business • The importance of staying calm during financial emergencies instead of letting emotions escalate • Why there are alwa...
Send us a text Money coach Danielle Reese shares powerful strategies for building a small business for financial freedom and unlimited income potential. She explores how entrepreneurship can transform your financial life without requiring significant startup capital or perfect timing. • Upcoming Better Budgeting Blueprint releasing April 2025 for $99 with special feedback offer • Various client business examples including laser engraving, microblading, photography, and yard sale flipping • B...
Send us a text Discover how to harness the power of credit card rewards while staying financially fit. We dive deep into the essential strategies for wise spending, budgeting insights, and practical advice on mastering credit card points. • Key aspects of effectively using credit card points • Importance of contentment in financial decisions • Necessity of a proper budget when using credit cards • Consequences of failing to manage credit card limits • Accessing ...
Send us a text This episode emphasizes understanding your financial relationship with tax refunds and how to strategically manage them for long-term gains. By balancing savings, debt reduction, and personal enjoyment, listeners can transform tax season from a stressful obligation into an opportunity for financial empowerment. • Importance of staying updated on tax deadlines • Mindset shift on taxes and view them as a reflection of income • Risks associated with large tax refunds ...
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