While the #debtfreecommunity is dominated by women, we have a few men who are chiming in and changing the conversation. Alfred, from Frugal Freddy, is one of those brave men speaking out about money from the husband + father’s perspective.

In this episode, Alfred shared his advice for getting the men in our lives on board with the budget. Plus he shared tips for earning extra money, must-hear advice for beginners, and words of wisdom for balancing a happy marriage with a happy budget.

IN THIS EPISODE, SAMI + ALFRED CHAT ABOUT:

• Being upfront about debt early in the relationship

• Why he + his wife paused their debt-free journey

• How to handle your family and friends not understanding your budgeting journey

• Advice for some of the biggest challenges we both see with our clients

• Suggestions for earning some extra money

• Adapting to the financial changes as a parent

• Tips for budgeting as a couple

• Advice for husbands who aren’t on board with budgeting

• Why I refer to our family as an “empire”

• Tips for overcoming the challenges at the beginning of your debt-free journey

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• [Freebie] Declutter Your Budget Challenge

• #debtfreecommunity on Instagram

• [Book] The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey

• [Book] Build an Empire How to Have it All by Elena Cardone

• What is the FIRE movement?

• Podcast Home Page

• Leave a Podcast Review

MEET OUR GUEST

Frugal Freddy is originally from Cleveland, Ohio, currently living in Columbus, Ohio with his wife, Felice and their daughter, Savanah Danielle. By day, Freddy is an accounting professional and by night, he is a financial coach and blogger that’s passionate about helping others eliminate their debt, increase their net wealth and achieve financial wellness.

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HEY I'M SAMI WOMACK

I'm the wife to my high school sweetheart, Daniel, + homeschooling momma to our 3 girls. I'm the Budgeting Coach + Motivational Speaker behind 
A Sunny Side Up Life.

My family used to be in $490k of debt + living paycheck-to-paycheck, but after we hit rock bottom everything changed for us!

Now that my family has become debt free + gained financial freedom, I want to help your family do the same! My passion is inspiring women to live abundant lives through budgeting, intentional living, and positive thinking.

I offer a jump start into budgeting with my free 8-day Declutter Your Budget Challenge + full budgeting experience with my course, Your Sunny Money Method.