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345 | January Budget 101: Making Room for Goals, Savings, and a Fresh Financial Start
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Budget besties, can you believe it? January 2025 is here! Shana and Vanessa are back to help you prep for a fresh financial start this month. Whether December felt like a budgeting whirlwind or a total train wreck—it's okay, we've got you. We’re walking you step-by-step through closing out December and setting up your shiny new January budget. 🎉
This episode is all about:
✨ Reviewing December’s numbers (yes, even if it hurts) and using that data for a better year ahead.
✨ Setting up January’s budget with intention.
✨ Bringing over any lingering debt payments, fine-tuning your bills, and reviewing those subscriptions.
✨ Assigning your spending and creating savings buckets for all those “unexpected but totally expected” expenses (looking at you, Christmas and Amazon Prime renewals!).
You don’t have to be perfect—just start!
What You’ll Learn:
Why closing out December before starting January matters.
The step-by-step flow for creating your budget:
Income (let’s celebrate that number, first!)
Debt (minimum payments only for now, we’ll strategize later).
Bills (separate these from debt for total clarity).
Spending (where you live and swipe).
Savings Buckets (funding your future and the fun stuff).
How to take this opportunity to review your subscriptions, plan for annual bills, and make your budget truly work for you.
Budget Besties Takeaway:
Budgeting is about getting clarity—not perfection. Use what you learned in December to make January your best month yet, and don’t forget: January is the time to get those savings buckets rolling for the new year!
4 Ways To Connect With Us:
1️⃣ FREE CALL: Book your FREE 20-Minute Financial Coaching Call now! Get personalized advice and start your financial journey ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/freecall
2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others mastering their budget skills ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/facebook
3️⃣ BUDGET: Grab our Signature Budget Template! It's your key to organizing and optimizing your finances effectively ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/budget
4️⃣ COACHING: Ready to dive deep into your finances? Sign up for 1-on-1 or Group Financial Coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to make real progress ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/coaching
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By Vanessa and Shana | Budget Besties | Bougie On A Budget | Dave Ramsey Fans
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Join Our Money Makeover Bootcamp!
Budget besties, can you believe it? January 2025 is here! Shana and Vanessa are back to help you prep for a fresh financial start this month. Whether December felt like a budgeting whirlwind or a total train wreck—it's okay, we've got you. We’re walking you step-by-step through closing out December and setting up your shiny new January budget. 🎉
This episode is all about:
✨ Reviewing December’s numbers (yes, even if it hurts) and using that data for a better year ahead.
✨ Setting up January’s budget with intention.
✨ Bringing over any lingering debt payments, fine-tuning your bills, and reviewing those subscriptions.
✨ Assigning your spending and creating savings buckets for all those “unexpected but totally expected” expenses (looking at you, Christmas and Amazon Prime renewals!).
You don’t have to be perfect—just start!
What You’ll Learn:
Why closing out December before starting January matters.
The step-by-step flow for creating your budget:
Income (let’s celebrate that number, first!)
Debt (minimum payments only for now, we’ll strategize later).
Bills (separate these from debt for total clarity).
Spending (where you live and swipe).
Savings Buckets (funding your future and the fun stuff).
How to take this opportunity to review your subscriptions, plan for annual bills, and make your budget truly work for you.
Budget Besties Takeaway:
Budgeting is about getting clarity—not perfection. Use what you learned in December to make January your best month yet, and don’t forget: January is the time to get those savings buckets rolling for the new year!
4 Ways To Connect With Us:
1️⃣ FREE CALL: Book your FREE 20-Minute Financial Coaching Call now! Get personalized advice and start your financial journey ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/freecall
2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others mastering their budget skills ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/facebook
3️⃣ BUDGET: Grab our Signature Budget Template! It's your key to organizing and optimizing your finances effectively ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/budget
4️⃣ COACHING: Ready to dive deep into your finances? Sign up for 1-on-1 or Group Financial Coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to make real progress ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/coaching
"I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" < If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! It helps us to reach more people – just like you – to help them change their financial future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, we’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.
Click here to view our privacy policy.
This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!
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