Summer was fun—your bank account says otherwise.

In this kickoff to our Back-to-School, Back-to-Budget mini-series, Shari lays out a simple, no-shame plan to reset your budget after summer, rebuild your money routine, and set up a fall financial reset that actually sticks.

If camps, travel, iced lattes, and “just this once” dinners left you with a summer spending hangover, this episode gives you five practical moves to get back on track before holiday spending hits.

In this series, you’ll learn how to run a fast cash-flow audit, spot money leaks (hello, unused subscriptions), build realistic September budgets, and create fall financial containers for predictable expenses—so you walk into Q4 confident, not scrambling.

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This episode is perfect for: Anyone feeling behind after summer who wants a fresh start for fall, listeners prepping for holiday spending, and busy adults who need a budget reset they can keep up with.

Series note: This is Part 1 of 4. Next up: Your Fall Financial Checkup—cash flow, savings, debt, and the sneaky leaks draining your budget.

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