Snag Our Simplified Budget System!

Budget besties, can you believe it’s already March?! We’re feeling all the emotions—kids moving up grades, summer creeping up, and, of course, it’s time to roll into a brand-new budget. In this episode, we’re walking you through how to close out February and set up your March budget step by step. We’ll talk about income tracking (yes, that tax refund counts!), adjusting for fluctuating bills, planning for spring break, and making sure those savings buckets are ready for summer fun. Plus, we’re sharing some real client wins—like paying for vacations in cash, combining finances, and saying goodbye to credit card debt. Let’s get organized, make a plan, and have a stress-free March!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

💰 How to close out February’s budget properly

📅 Step-by-step breakdown of setting up March’s budget

🛑 The importance of tracking income, including side hustles & refunds

💡 How to handle fluctuating bills & unexpected expenses

💳 Why paying extra on debt should be part of your plan

🏖 Planning ahead for summer & spring break expenses

💸 How one client is funding their vacation completely in cash (game changer!)

🚗 Saving for big purchases—like that new car—without feeling overwhelmed

Budget Bestie Wins We’re Celebrating:

🎉 A client paying off student loans with a work bonus

🎉 A family paying cash for their entire spring break trip for the first time ever

🎉 A couple combining finances (without financial stress)

🎉 A debt-free client now saving for a new truck & dream vacations

Ready to Make March Your Best Budget Month Yet?

If you don’t have a budgeting system yet, now’s the time to get one in place! We love our Simplified Budget System because it makes planning so much easier. And if you need help figuring it all out, reach out—we’ve got you!

4 Ways To Connect With Us:

1️⃣ FREE CALL: Book your FREE 20-Minute Financial Coaching Call now! Get personalized advice and start your financial journey ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/freecall

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others mastering their budget skills ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/facebook

3️⃣ BUDGET: Grab our Signature Budget Template! It's your key to organizing and optimizing your finances effectively ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/budget

4️⃣ COACHING: Ready to dive deep into your finances? Sign up for 1-on-1 or Group Financial Coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to make real progress ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/coaching

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Snag Our Simplified Budget System!

Budget Besties, if there was a drinking game for this podcast, the keyword would be... AUTOMATE! 🍾🥂

We say it ALL. THE. TIME. And for good reason—automation is the key to making your budget actually WORK.

Because let’s be real… you don’t need another budget, you need a budget SYSTEM. One that runs on autopilot so you can spend less time stressing over money and more time living your life.

This episode is all about:

✅ Why automation is the secret to financial success

✅ How to set up automatic bill payments, spending, and savings buckets

✅ How to ditch financial chaos and take back control of your money

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by budgeting, THIS is your episode! 🎧

4 Ways To Connect With Us:

1️⃣ FREE CALL: Book your FREE 20-Minute Financial Coaching Call now! Get personalized advice and start your financial journey ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/freecall

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others mastering their budget skills ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/facebook

3️⃣ BUDGET: Grab our Signature Budget Template! It's your key to organizing and optimizing your finances effectively ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/budget

4️⃣ COACHING: Ready to dive deep into your finances? Sign up for 1-on-1 or Group Financial Coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to make real progress ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/coaching

"I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! It helps us to reach more people – just like you – to help them change their financial future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, we’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

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This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!

Snag Our Simplified Budget System!

Budget Besties, listen up! 💰✨ We’ve made it to the final (and arguably most exciting) piece of your budget puzzle—SAVINGS BUCKETS! 🎉

You know those “unexpected” expenses that pop up and throw your whole budget into chaos? Yeah… we’re about to eliminate them for GOOD. 🚫💥

In this episode, we’re breaking down:

✅ What savings buckets are and why they’re game-changing

✅ How to plan and fund them (so you never scramble for cash again)

✅ How to automate your savings so it’s effortless

4 Ways To Connect With Us:

1️⃣ FREE CALL: Book your FREE 20-Minute Financial Coaching Call now! Get personalized advice and start your financial journey ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/freecall

2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others mastering their budget skills ➡︎ https://www.budgetbesties.com/facebook

3️⃣ BUDGET: Grab our Signature Budget Template! It's your key to organizing and optimizing your finances effectively ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/budget

4️⃣ COACHING: Ready to dive deep into your finances? Sign up for 1-on-1 or Group Financial Coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to make real progress ➡︎ https://budgetbesties.com/coaching

"I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! It helps us to reach more people – just like you – to help them change their financial future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, we’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.

Click here to view our privacy policy.

This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!