Every first responder has stories—some you tell at the station, and others you wish you could forget.

But what about the stories you tell yourself about money? In this episode of Budgets for Badges, we’re diving into those pesky financial narratives that keep you stuck, like “Overtime will solve everything” or “Debt is just part of the job.” Spoiler: it doesn’t have to be this way.

We’ll cover:

📖 The most common money myths first responders believe (and why they’re probably not true).

🧠 How your financial past might be running the show without you even realizing it.

✍️ Rewriting the script so you can stop living paycheck to paycheck and start thriving.

Whether you’ve been telling yourself “I’m just bad with money” or “I’ll budget when things calm down” (hint: they won’t), this episode is your wake-up call. Tune in for practical tips, tough love, and maybe a laugh or two—you’ll be rewriting your money story in no time.

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