5 Rules of Money: How to Make It, Save It, & Be Smarter About It

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In this episode, you’re going to learn the 5 rules of money.

Whether you want to build credit, pay off debt, increase your income, or have more money in the bank, this episode is a must-listen.

It will surprise you.
It will move you.
And it will help you live a richer life.

Tiffany Aliche (@Thebudgetnistablog) is THE money expert.

Known as The Budgetnista, she is a New York Times bestselling author who has helped 2 million people just like you save, manage, and pay off massive debt.

This is not your usual “make-a-budget-and-stick-to-it” advice. Tiffany’s take on $$ will help you see your money in a completely different way so that you understand how to make more of it and save it with ease.

After you listen, you’ll have THE 5 money skills you need to gain financial freedom.

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I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode.

In this episode:
00:00: Intro
03:30: This is how Mel handles her money. Can you relate?
08:00: How Mel helped her family start getting out of debt.
08:50: Mel’s #1 rule about money after having been bankrupt.
09:15: How Mel passed her relationship to $$ down to her daughters.
14:45: How to incentivize your kids to turn out the lights.
18:10: The first and second BIG financial mistakes Tiffany made.
23:10: After the recession hit, things got even worse for Tiffany.
25:45: What to do when you feel shame about your finances.
29:05: Here’s how to prioritize your bills if finances are limited.
29:55: Why is it so hard to open your bills?
33:15: The #1 Rule of Money.
34:35: Reframe your 5-step budget plan so it’s doable!
39:30: What concerns Mel about how easy it is to buy stuff today.
42:00: Put your money into these 4 buckets automatically.
45:20: How do you know if an online bank is legit?
48:20: What percentage of your income should be for living expenses?
51:22: Rule #2 of Tiffany’s Money Strategy: how to manage debt.
53:40: Use the Snowball Method to pay down your bills.
55:08: Or use the Avalanche Method to hit highest interest rates.
55:30: The Tsunami Method is best when one particular debt causes stress.
56:30: Rule #3: How do you save when you’re just making ends meet?
58:15: Use “dreamscaping” to motivate yourself when debt gets you down.
1:01:00: Do this so that you don’t go debt-free alone.
1:03:18: The 4 questions to ask yourself before you spend.
1:06:20: How much money should be in savings before you start losing?
1:08:25: Rule #4: How do you improve your credit score?
1:10:33: The 3 ways to boost your credit score quickly.
1:14:35: What to do before you ask your boss for a raise.
1:17:45: How to value yourself when you own a small business.
1:18:15: Tiffany’s favorite side hustles and advice to earn extra $$.
1:21:55: The tragic event that made Tiffany realize what’s most important.

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