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51. 10 Expenses you may not have thought of to have on your radar as your kids grow.

Are you a parent of littles?  Not sure what to expect will pop up when it comes to expenses for your kids as they continue to grow?  Today's episode is for you.  
I'm sharing 10 things that came up for us as our kids were getting older that I had never really given much thought to until we were at that stage.  I hope it helps you prepare for what may be coming down the road!

50. There's a new dating app exclusively for people with good credit. Is someone's credit score a deal breaker when it comes to dating?

Today's topic is juicy!  
Do you think you should only date people with good credit?  A new app called "Score" is playing matchmaker but only if you have good credit.  
In today's episode I give you my honest opinion and break down who might benefit from this app and some things about the app that rub me the wrong way.  
Basically the good, the bad and the ugly.  
My source material for today's episode: HERE

49. When setbacks arise. How to handle the unexpected in your already tight budget.

Help! My car needs a $3,000 repair!
Has this ever happened to you?  You're cruising along towards your $ goals and then all of a sudden you're sucker punched with a major unexpected expense?
In today's episode I'm sharing some of the recent setbacks we've experienced and how we're handling them as I continue to work on my goal to pay off all my credit card debt by the time I turn 40 in July.
Unexpected expenses don't have to derail you.  You can still meet you goals and I hope the things I share in this episode inspire you to find a solution and push through (with a 5 minute pity party along the way)
Believing in you!
<3 Krista
PLUS
My NEW Debt Free Get Started Guide is available for you to snag right now for FREE!  This guide is for you if:
-you've put paying off debt on the back burner because life is full.
-you're not sure where to start.
-you have too much on your plate to scour the internet trying to find your next step. 
-you just need a push to get started and let momentum take over.
-you're ready to be freaking done with debt once and for all.  
You can grab your get started guide right HERE and start getting your plan in place right away to get your debt paid off so you can do much cooler stuff with your money each month than handing it over to credit card companies.  
 
More resources:
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Connect: moneymindfulmoms@gmail.com
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48. A message to my fellow Over Achiever Mamas chasing big money goals this year.

Are you an Over Achiever?
If so, high five!  Because me too! :)
In today's episode I'm sharing how some of the qualities of being an Over Achiever can actually set you back in your pursuit of your money goals. 
We can be perfectionists and extra hard on ourselves which is not the vibe we're going for especially when it comes to pursuing a wealthy life.  So let's change that!  I'll share  my biggest tip with you on how to change your mindset around this.  It's something I'm working through right now as well. 
Cheers to breaking old thought patterns that no longer serve us!
<3 Krista
PLUS
My NEW Debt Free Get Started Guide is available for you to snag right now for FREE!  This guide is for you if:
-you've put paying off debt on the back burner because life is full.
-you're not sure where to start.
-you have too much on your plate to scour the internet trying to find your next step. 
-you just need a push to get started and let momentum take over.
-you're ready to be freaking done with debt once and for all.  
You can grab your get started guide right HERE and start getting your plan in place right away to get your debt paid off so you can do much cooler stuff with your money each month than handing it over to credit card companies.  
 
More resources:
Learn: www.moneymindfulmoms.com
Connect: moneymindfulmoms@gmail.com
Instagram: @moneymindfulmoms

47. Money & Relationships. 3 ways to make money conversations with your partner less stressful

Have you ever said something like: 
- I made a budget, but I can't get my husband on board with sticking to it. 
- I'm a saver but my partner is a spender and it feels like he's undoing everything I'm trying to do. 
- We've just stopped talking about money because it always leads to an argument.  
If any of those sound like you, you're in the right place with today's episode.  In this episode I'm sharing some signs your relationship might be in a money funk PLUS you will walk away with 3 tips to make your money conversations with your partner easier and less likely to lead to an argument.  
What if money could actually feel like one of the strongest parts of your relationship?  I believe that can be true for you.  
I pray this conversation blesses you!
<3 Krista
Related episodes: 
24. Living on one income? 3 things you must do if you're a one income household
12. 15 years of marriage and money. What we've done well and what we'd have done differently with our finances.
03. Dating your spouse on a budget. 7 cheap or FREE date night ideas.
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Connect: moneymindfulmoms@gmail.com
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46. These 4 items in your budget are what you should focus on FIRST if you want to get to your goal faster

If you are itching to get to your goals faster there may be some places in your budget that you can adjust to make it happen.  In today's episode I'm sharing the 4 items in your budget to start with that will give you the most return.  
If you want to:
pay off debt 
finish saving for a down payment on a house
free up space in your budget to be able to start investing
Start by taking a look at these 4 things before you start skipping your weekly coffee run or cancel your netflix subscription.  
More resources:
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45. Looking at work from home opportunities? Meet one mom who has started and grown her successful business and podcast from home while raising young kids.

After reading your market research surveys I hear you loud and clear... this economy has you looking for ways to make money from home.  I couldn't love this more!  There absolutely is a way you can get to your goals faster by adding an extra income stream.  
That's why I knew I had to bring on my friend Lizzie, better known as @fiercelizzie on instagram.  
Lizzie is a doula and childbirth educator who is passionate about helping moms who want to feel empowered and confident for birth.  She runs an online and in person business, hosts a podcast that just recently hit 100K downloads- Unapologetically Unmedicated, and homeschools her three kids.  
To learn more from Lizzie be sure to listen to her podcast Unapologetically Unmedicated
and follow her on Instagram @fiercelizzie
If you need more support with your debt payoff or savings goals, my next round of the Overflow Program will be in January but you can get on my first to know list HERE
More resources:
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Connect: moneymindfulmoms@gmail.com
Instagram: @moneymindfulmoms

44. Breaking down the challenge I completed in January that helped me 10x my results

I did a challenge in January.  Because sometimes you just need to do something big to shake things up.  In today's episode I share exactly what I did and how it could serve you in getting to your financial goals faster this year. 
If you need more support with your debt payoff or savings goals, my next round of the Overflow Program won't be until April but you can get on my first to know list HERE and I'll send you something to get you started right away
More resources:
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Connect: moneymindfulmoms@gmail.com
Instagram: @moneymindfulmoms

43. How Moms can Master Money. Use the strengths you already have to help you pay off thousands of dollars of debt this year!

"I'm just a mom."
Great!  That makes you qualified to master money.  Did you know that as a mom you already have so many of the skills you need to master your money? 
-You don't have to be a numbers person.
-You don't have to know anything about investing (yet)
-You don't have to love excel spreadsheets 
Take your preconceived notions about what you think it takes to be good with money off the table and listen to today's episode to hear how your skills as a mom might be the keys to paying off your debt once and for all this year!
More resources:
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Connect: moneymindfulmoms@gmail.com
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42. Feeling the pressure to keep up with the Joneses? 3 things you can do to tune out the noise while you're working on your financial goals

Struggling with comparison? In today's episode we're talking all about one of the most challenging parts of focusing on your finances.... staying positive when it feels like everyone else is getting to go on vacations, buy houses, buy cars, and put their kids in all the most expensive activities.
I'll admit, it's hard to avoid feeling this way from time to time but there are some things you can do to tune out the noise so it makes it easier for you to keep your eyes on YOUR prize instead of THEIR prize. 
More resources:
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Connect: moneymindfulmoms@gmail.com
Instagram: @moneymindfulmoms