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• #234: Overspent This Month? Here’s How to Fix Your Budget!

  Ever feel like you’re crushing your budget… until halfway through the month when you realize you’ve overspent? You’re not alone. I’ve been there too—and the good news is, it doesn’t mean you’ve failed.In this episode, I’m sharing the five simple steps my family uses to fix our budget when things go sideways. From adjusting your numbers without starting over to shifting your mindset so you don’t spiral, you’ll walk away with a clear plan to reset and move forward with confidence.Links Mentioned:Get the Budget My Paycheck SpreadsheetTake my FREE budget classWatch the video: Tracking Your Spending Is More Powerful Than You ThinkYou Might Like: Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker! Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet. Get the Budget My Paycheck Spreadsheet. Follow Allison on Instagram! @inspiredbudget Check out Inspired Budget's blog. Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build Wealth!

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• #233: What Hospitals Don’t Tell You About Financial Assistance with Jared Walker

  If a big hospital bill just landed in your mailbox and your stomach dropped, take a breath. You may not have to pay all of it (or any of it). In this episode, Jared Walker, founder of Dollar For, explains how hospital charity care (financial assistance) works, who qualifies, and how his nonprofit walks patients through the process for free.Try This Now:Check eligibility for yourself or a loved one: dollarfor.org/inspiredbudgetAlready in collections or on a payment plan? Apply anyway—you may still qualify and get past payments refunded.Not eligible? Ask for an itemized bill, look for errors, and call to ask for a settlement amount.You Might Like: Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker! Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet. Get the Budget My Paycheck Spreadsheet. Follow Allison on Instagram! @inspiredbudget Check out Inspired Budget's blog. Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build Wealth!

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• #232: Used Your Emergency Fund? Here’s Your Next Step

  If you’ve ever had to dip into your emergency fund, you’re not alone. It’s such a frustrating feeling to watch your savings go down after working so hard to build it up. You know it’s there for a reason, but still, it can feel like a major setback.In this episode, I’m answering a listener question from Rachel, who asked what to do after you’ve had to use your emergency fund. I’ve been there myself, and I know how discouraging it can feel to start saving all over again.I’ll walk you through how to reframe the way you think about your emergency fund, how to rebuild it step by step, and how to deal with the emotional side of starting over. You’ll also hear practical ways to keep future “emergencies” from draining your savings again, plus a few simple mindset shifts that will help you stay motivated while you rebuild.My hope is that you’ll walk away feeling encouraged, proud of the progress you’ve already made, and confident in your ability to bounce back (because you’ve done it once, and you can do it again).You Might Like: Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker! Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet. Get the Budget My Paycheck Spreadsheet. Follow Allison on Instagram! @inspiredbudget Check out Inspired Budget's blog. Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build Wealth!

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• #231: Using ChatGPT to Find Your Next Side Hustle (with Nick Loper)

  Ever wish someone could just hand you a list of side hustle ideas that actually fit your skills and schedule? In this episode, Nick Loper, host of The Side Hustle Show, shows us how to do exactly that with the help of AI.Nick has a free worksheet that pairs with ChatGPT to brainstorm side hustle ideas. We test it live during our conversation using my own skills and interests. The result? A list of realistic, personalized ways to make extra money that I never would have thought of on my own.If you’ve been stuck on “what could I even do?” this episode will help you see how AI can take the guesswork out and give you a real starting point.Links and resourcesNick’s free worksheet: sidehustlenation.com/allisonNick’s podcast: The Side Hustle Show30 Ways to Make Extra Money for ChristmasYou Might Like: Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker! Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet. Get the Budget My Paycheck Spreadsheet. Follow Allison on Instagram! @inspiredbudget Check out Inspired Budget's blog. Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build Wealth!

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• #230: How To Save Money On Groceries (3 Rules I Live By)

  If your grocery spending feels like it’s getting out of control, you are not alone. As my kids have grown, I’ve noticed just how much more food (and bigger portions!) we’re going through every single week. Add inflation on top of that, and suddenly the grocery bill looks way higher than it used to.In this episode, I’m sharing the 3 rules my family lives by when it comes to grocery shopping. These three habits have saved us hundreds of dollars each month—and they’ve made grocery shopping way less stressful. My hope is that you’ll hear at least one tip you can start using right away to spend less on food and feel more in control of your grocery budget.📩 I’d love to hear from you! Send me your favorite grocery-saving tips at [email protected] so I can share them with our listeners.For coupon tips in Texas: TXFrugalFindsYou Might Like: Get the FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker! Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet. Get the Budget My Paycheck Spreadsheet. Follow Allison on Instagram! @inspiredbudget Check out Inspired Budget's blog. Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build Wealth!

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