165 | Exactly How This Family of Four Paid Off $12K In Debt

⁠⁠Snag Our Signature Budget Template⁠!⁠ In this episode, we're diving deep into a fantastic case study of how one couple successfully got out of debt, leveled up their budget, and achieved financial freedom. Get ready to be inspired and take away some actionable tips for your own financial journey! 🚀 Intro - Have you ever wanted a real-life case study on getting out of debt and mastering your budget? - Join us as we walk you through the journey of one of our clients who did just that! 💪 Taking Control - Meet our awesome clients who decided it was time to tackle their financial challenges head-on. - They had good income but nothing to show for it, a common struggle for many. 💡 Discovering the Path - Learn how they found us, took a free call, and decided to embark on their financial transformation. - Their starting point: $9,600 monthly income, 11 debts, $2,600 in savings, and $689 in monthly debt payments. 🤔 Identifying the Issues - Understand the challenges they faced, despite their good income. - Discover how their finances were separate, and they lacked basic budgeting skills. 🏆 Setting Goals - Explore their financial aspirations, including a five-year net worth goal of $150,000 and the desire for financial freedom. - They wanted to teach their kids to manage money wisely from the start. 💰 Taking Action - See the steps they took to turn things around in just two months. - Cutting expenses, merging phone plans, and optimizing their bills were among their strategies. 🧾 Budgeting Made Easy - Learn about the power of a well-organized budget, and how they used it to their advantage. - The budget not only tracked expenses but also projected their financial future. 🙌 Success Achieved - Celebrate their victories, including paying off $12,192 in debt and reducing their minimum debt payments. - Witness their journey from 11 debts to just four, making their finances more manageable. 🌟 Reaping the Rewards - Discover how they upped their emergency fund and embraced saving habits. - Witness their transformation from financial stress to peace of mind. 🍽️ A Funny Moment - Enjoy a humorous story about cutting up credit cards when they couldn't even find theirs because they'd stopped using them! 👨‍🍳 Unexpected Roles - Find out how the husband took charge of meal planning and meal prep, surprising everyone with his newfound skills. -- 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!