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Today we’re sitting down with Leah—one of our budget besties and a self-employed mental health counselor—who’s been using our budgeting system and had a few big questions we know so many of you can relate to:

👉 How do I get a paycheck ahead when income changes month to month?

👉 How do I set up savings buckets when I don’t get paid the same every time?

👉 And what do I do when there’s just not enough to cover everything?

If your income isn’t consistent and budgeting feels frustrating, this episode is for you. We walk Leah through how to separate her personal and business budgets, build an income-holding account, and start making her money system feel stable—even when her income isn’t.

💛 What we cover:

1. The step-by-step of budgeting with variable income
2. How to use savings buckets without getting overwhelmed
3. Why paying interest once might actually help you get ahead
4. The real talk about credit cards, late paychecks, and making peace with your numbers
5. And how to finally feel on top of your money instead of behind

Leah came in with great questions—and left with a plan. 🎉 This one’s packed with encouragement, strategy, and permission to do what’s best for you (even if that means breaking some old money “rules”).

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1️⃣ Facebook Group – Join the community. Our free group is where the real talk happens. Connect with other women who are learning how to budget, save, and finally feel in control, together. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook

2️⃣ Automate Your Budget Masterclass – Watch it now, no waiting. This FREE on-demand training shows you how to set up a budget that matches your lifestyle, without tracking every dollar or feeling restricted. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/automate

3️⃣ Budget – Grab our Simplified Budget System! You don’t need another budget, you need a system that does the math, makes the plan, and gives you permission to spend. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/budget

4️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching – Get a plan and a coach. We’ll build your full budget system together, so you always know what to do and feel confident doing it. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coaching

5️⃣ Be on the Podcast – Free coaching, real convo. Come chat with us on the show! Get real-time financial coaching and help other women by sharing your story. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall

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Can you believe it?! We’ve made it to 500 episodes! 🥳

From the bottom of our budget-loving hearts, THANK YOU, budget besties, for being with us all this time. We’re celebrating this huge milestone with something a little different — and a lotta fun. 🎧

In today’s episode, Shana and Vanessa are reading some of the WORST budgeting advice floating around TikTok and Reddit (you can’t make this stuff up), and giving their take on what’s actually helpful and what should never be repeated again.

Connect With Us:

1️⃣ Facebook Group – Join the community. Our free group is where the real talk happens. Connect with other women who are learning how to budget, save, and finally feel in control, together. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook

2️⃣ Automate Your Budget Masterclass – Watch it now, no waiting. This FREE on-demand training shows you how to set up a budget that matches your lifestyle, without tracking every dollar or feeling restricted. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/automate

3️⃣ Budget – Grab our Simplified Budget System! You don’t need another budget, you need a system that does the math, makes the plan, and gives you permission to spend. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/budget

4️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching – Get a plan and a coach. We’ll build your full budget system together, so you always know what to do and feel confident doing it. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coaching

5️⃣ Be on the Podcast – Free coaching, real convo. Come chat with us on the show! Get real-time financial coaching and help other women by sharing your story. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall

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You’re ready to invest, but wait—you’re still in debt… and you don’t even have a budget yet. So what now?

In this episode, Shana and Vanessa are breaking it all the way down:

👉 When to budget

👉 When to invest

👉 And how debt plays into all of it

We’re walking you through what comes first, what can wait, and how to know if you're actually ready to start investing (hint: it starts with the B word… budget 😅). We’ll help you make sense of your numbers so you can invest with confidence without accidentally sabotaging your financial future.

Plus, we’re sharing why we treat investing like a bill (yep, it's a recurring, non-negotiable line in your budget!) and how to fit it in without feeling squeezed.

Connect With Us:

1️⃣ Facebook Group – Join the community. Our free group is where the real talk happens. Connect with other women who are learning how to budget, save, and finally feel in control, together. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook

2️⃣ Automate Your Budget Masterclass – Watch it now, no waiting. This FREE on-demand training shows you how to set up a budget that matches your lifestyle, without tracking every dollar or feeling restricted. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/automate

3️⃣ Budget – Grab our Simplified Budget System! You don’t need another budget, you need a system that does the math, makes the plan, and gives you permission to spend. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/budget

4️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching – Get a plan and a coach. We’ll build your full budget system together, so you always know what to do and feel confident doing it. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coaching

5️⃣ Be on the Podcast – Free coaching, real convo. Come chat with us on the show! Get real-time financial coaching and help other women by sharing your story. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall

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