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Imagine if you had a clear roadmap to reach your life's dreams, and all it took was understanding the power of SMART goals. That's the intriguing premise we're exploring today. We dig deep into the art of setting Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-based objectives, which are not only essential for your grand dreams but also for those often-overlooked day-to-day goals. We'll shine a light on the perils of underestimating the effort needed to achieve your financial goals and how you can dodge them by setting practical financial targets. 

The journey doesn't end there. We'll peel back the layers on the importance of aligning your goals with your core values and long-term objectives. It's all about understanding the 'why' behind your ambition and setting ambitious yet achievable targets. And because we know the path to success can be a lonely one, we'll touch on the role of a coach in keeping you accountable. Tune in and walk with us as we traverse this exciting journey of setting successful, realistic goals that'll put you on the fast track to financial freedom. You don't want to miss this.

Danielle is a money coach helping women and couples 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 assessment call with me, Danielle Reese.

Grab your copy of "Let's Talk Groceries" Your Guide to Reducing Your Grocery Bill" This is an ebook with over 30 pages of tips, tricks, and guidance to help you save hundreds on your grocery bill!

Sign up for the early release of The Better Budgeting Blueprint for $99 with a $50 refund once completed. The release is scheduled for April 1st 2025.

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We're taking a short pause to ensure we continue to deliver quality discussions, insightful interviews, and actionable financial advice. But it's not a goodbye! Brace yourselves for our comeback on October 20th, packed with more money wisdom and strategies. In the meantime, explore our earlier episodes full of budgeting help, saving tips, and debt pay-off strategies. Remember, your engagement matters to us. Don’t shy away from leaving a review or sending those pesky personal finance questions. Looking forward to meeting you in the next season of Better Budgeting Podcast!

Danielle is a money coach helping women and couples 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 assessment call with me, Danielle Reese.

Grab your copy of "Let's Talk Groceries" Your Guide to Reducing Your Grocery Bill" This is an ebook with over 30 pages of tips, tricks, and guidance to help you save hundreds on your grocery bill!

Sign up for the early release of The Better Budgeting Blueprint for $99 with a $50 refund once completed. The release is scheduled for April 1st 2025.

You can connect with her on Facebook or Instagram.

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Feeling the weight of financial pressures and not sure where to turn? Join Danielle Reese, money coach and founder of The Better Budgeting Playbook, as she shares viable strategies to get you through. She cuts through the misconception of being broke and provides practical advice to help you meet minimal expenses. From efficient grocery shopping to cost-effective transportation, gain control of your financial situation in a sustainable manner. 

In this candid conversation, Danielle underscores the importance of prioritizing needs and creating an emergency fund. She shines a light on the pitfalls of quick money schemes, emphasizing the value of income growth for a stable financial future. As the conversation wraps up, she invites you to reach out and connect, affirming that you don't have to navigate these tough times alone. Your Financial Freedom starts here!

Danielle is a money coach helping women and couples 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 assessment call with me, Danielle Reese.

Grab your copy of "Let's Talk Groceries" Your Guide to Reducing Your Grocery Bill" This is an ebook with over 30 pages of tips, tricks, and guidance to help you save hundreds on your grocery bill!

Sign up for the early release of The Better Budgeting Blueprint for $99 with a $50 refund once completed. The release is scheduled for April 1st 2025.

You can connect with her on Facebook or Instagram.

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Are you often swept up in the whirlwind of birthdays, getting caught in the glitz and glam of expensive celebrations and extravagant presents? Join me, Danielle Reese, as we peel back the layers of American birthday culture, and start asking some crucial questions about what these celebrations are doing to our wallets. This episode is a candid reflection of my journey, as we navigate the flashiness of birthdays, the societal expectation of large-scale celebrations, and how I decided to opt for a more low-key approach this year.

We also tackle the gift-giving conundrum, exploring the financial burdens it can place on us and suggesting a thoughtful alternative that can ease this stress. We'll debunk the "treat yourself" mentality that is so prevalent around our birthday, dissecting its impact on our finances. This episode is not just a discussion about financial management; it’s a challenge to societal norms and expectations. Don't miss out on this enlightening dissection of birthday celebration culture and its influence on our financial decisions.

Danielle is a money coach helping women and couples 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 assessment call with me, Danielle Reese.

Grab your copy of "Let's Talk Groceries" Your Guide to Reducing Your Grocery Bill" This is an ebook with over 30 pages of tips, tricks, and guidance to help you save hundreds on your grocery bill!

Sign up for the early release of The Better Budgeting Blueprint for $99 with a $50 refund once completed. The release is scheduled for April 1st 2025.

You can connect with her on Facebook or Instagram.

Send us a text

As we journey through my four-week endeavor into the world of cash envelope budgeting, I'll reveal how this traditional method of managing money reshaped my spending habits. The transformation from a die-hard credit card user to a cash envelope budgeter was an exciting challenge that tested my financial discipline and perception of money.

In this enlightening episode, I'll share the nitty-gritty details of how I allocated money into various envelopes, tackled the inconvenience of lugging them around, and the significant behavioral changes I observed in my spending habits. Strap in for a frank, revealing chat about my adventurous cash envelope budgeting experiment and its impact on my financial behavior. It's a misstep, chuckle, and learning-filled ride you won't want to miss!

Danielle is a money coach helping women and couples 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 assessment call with me, Danielle Reese.

Grab your copy of "Let's Talk Groceries" Your Guide to Reducing Your Grocery Bill" This is an ebook with over 30 pages of tips, tricks, and guidance to help you save hundreds on your grocery bill!

Sign up for the early release of The Better Budgeting Blueprint for $99 with a $50 refund once completed. The release is scheduled for April 1st 2025.

You can connect with her on Facebook or Instagram.

Send us a text

Ever found yourself torn between the allure of that shiny new purchase and the practicality of a well-managed budget? As a money coach, I've felt the sting of this struggle too, and in this raw and honest episode, I share my personal journey of navigating these tough financial decisions. Together with my husband, we grapple with the challenging task of prioritizing between our wants and needs. Join me as we explore the realities of financial management, the sacrifices it often entails, and the peace it can bring.

Delve into the heart-wrenching reality of giving up treasured luxuries, from vacations to extra-curricular activities for your children, in exchange for financial freedom. We candidly discuss the consideration of selling property to clear debts, and the importance of making difficult choices for a better future.  Our hope is for this episode to inspire you to take control of your financial future, and re-evaluate your financial decisions.

Danielle is a money coach helping women and couples 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 assessment call with me, Danielle Reese.

Grab your copy of "Let's Talk Groceries" Your Guide to Reducing Your Grocery Bill" This is an ebook with over 30 pages of tips, tricks, and guidance to help you save hundreds on your grocery bill!

Sign up for the early release of The Better Budgeting Blueprint for $99 with a $50 refund once completed. The release is scheduled for April 1st 2025.

You can connect with her on Facebook or Instagram.

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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 to achieve - it's an exercise that revolutionized my life and I'm confident it can bring a positive shift in yours too.

As the episode wraps up, I invite you to make a commitment to this gratitude exercise. By sharing my experiences and insights, my hope is that you're inspired to embrace contentness, allowing you to make smarter financial decisions. Tune in and be part of this transformative journey.

Danielle is a money coach helping women and couples 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 assessment call with me, Danielle Reese.

Grab your copy of "Let's Talk Groceries" Your Guide to Reducing Your Grocery Bill" This is an ebook with over 30 pages of tips, tricks, and guidance to help you save hundreds on your grocery bill!

Sign up for the early release of The Better Budgeting Blueprint for $99 with a $50 refund once completed. The release is scheduled for April 1st 2025.

You can connect with her on Facebook or Instagram.

Send us a text

Have you ever tried one of those viral money saving challenges and found yourself more frustrated than financially free? You're not alone! This episode of The Better Budgeting Podcast is here to expose the pitfalls of these generic challenges and equip you with practical, tailored strategies to achieve genuine, long-term financial freedom. As a money coach and founder of The Better Budgeting Playbook, I, Danielle Reese, am on a mission to debunk the myths surrounding these supposed quick-fixes and guide you towards sustainable solutions that take your unique financial situation into account.

I share my insights on how these money saving challenges often set you up for failure, with unrealistic targets and deprivation of joys that eventually lead to burnout. But it's not all doom and gloom - I've got you covered with game-changing alternatives. Discover the power of envisioning your financial future and crafting a long-term plan. Learn the art of setting realistic budgets by understanding your spending habits, and explore the Financial Freedom Formula - a simple yet effective method to prioritize your savings. We talk about the importance of consistency, and why it trumps short-term savings challenge targets. Whether you're saving for your child's education, a new house, or just wanting an stress-free holiday season, this episode is your guide to sustainable financial success. Let's throw out the one-size-fits-all approach and start creating a budgeting blueprint that truly works for you!

Danielle is a money coach helping women and couples 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 assessment call with me, Danielle Reese.

Grab your copy of "Let's Talk Groceries" Your Guide to Reducing Your Grocery Bill" This is an ebook with over 30 pages of tips, tricks, and guidance to help you save hundreds on your grocery bill!

Sign up for the early release of The Better Budgeting Blueprint for $99 with a $50 refund once completed. The release is scheduled for April 1st 2025.

You can connect with her on Facebook or Instagram.

Send us a text

Ever wondered how confronting your fears can lead to an ultimate transformation? Join me as I delve into a profound discussion with my client, Kaitlyn. She opens up about her financial struggles and how seeking help paved the way for her to gain control over her debts. An inspiring journey of vulnerability, bold decisions, and a significant mindset shift that proved financial freedom is achievable for anyone willing to take the first step.

Kaitlyn's financial journey, however, is intertwined with a challenging medical journey. But, you'll be amazed at how tackling their debts has made a world of difference in managing this situation. We also dive into the impact of my coaching approach - a positive and uplifting style that focuses on empowerment, not shame.  As the cherry on top, she shares how her faith journey intertwined with her financial transformation and leaves us with some golden advice for those contemplating a similar path. So tune in, you might just find the inspiration to kick-start your own financial transformation!

Danielle is a money coach helping women and couples 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 assessment call with me, Danielle Reese.

Grab your copy of "Let's Talk Groceries" Your Guide to Reducing Your Grocery Bill" This is an ebook with over 30 pages of tips, tricks, and guidance to help you save hundreds on your grocery bill!

Sign up for the early release of The Better Budgeting Blueprint for $99 with a $50 refund once completed. The release is scheduled for April 1st 2025.

You can connect with her on Facebook or Instagram.

Send us a text

Are you feeling the financial stress in your marriage? Ever wonder how to turn those money talks with your spouse from battlegrounds into productive conversations? Today, we're tuning into the frequency of finances in marriage, and believe us, it doesn't have to be solo trip.

This episode is your golden ticket to transforming your financial landscape, especially when your husband seems perfectly content with the status quo. We'll share some real-world tips to help you find common ground and get him on board with the changes you wish to make. We'll address the elephant in the room - how your different upbringings can influence your money management habits. But that's just the beginning. We then cross the tricky terrain of finances and relationships. Prepare for open, candid conversations that may unveil some hard truths, and find out why some husbands may hesitate to transfer financial responsibility. Most importantly, learn how to show your unwavering commitment to making a change. So buckle up for this rollercoaster ride of financial harmonization with your spouse.

Danielle is a money coach helping women and couples 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 assessment call with me, Danielle Reese.

Grab your copy of "Let's Talk Groceries" Your Guide to Reducing Your Grocery Bill" This is an ebook with over 30 pages of tips, tricks, and guidance to help you save hundreds on your grocery bill!

Sign up for the early release of The Better Budgeting Blueprint for $99 with a $50 refund once completed. The release is scheduled for April 1st 2025.

You can connect with her on Facebook or Instagram.