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How do you make $18,000 a month and still feel broke? For this couple, it wasn’t about how much they were earning — it was about what they were doing with their money (or not doing). Before coaching, they were stuck in what we lovingly call “money magic” mode: overspending from one big Bills account, moving money around with Cash App and Facebook Pay, and juggling 24 debts with no real system. 🙈

The good news? They turned it ALL around — and paid off $51,000 in debt in under a year, even after their income was cut in half. 😲👏

In this episode, we’re breaking down:

1. The difference between a budget and a system (hint: this couple didn’t need another spreadsheet)

2. What “money magic” looks like — and why it keeps you stuck

3. How separating accounts (yes, even a date night one 💕) helped them finally make progress

4. The power of automation — paycheck transfers, bill payments, and savings goals on autopilot

5. Why they sold a car, asked for raises, and started side hustles (without sacrificing date night!)

From Cash App chaos to debt-free clarity, this is a transformation that’ll inspire you to stop feeling like your income is slipping through your fingers — and start building a plan that actually works for your real life.

🎧 Listen in to hear how they did it — and how you can start making progress, no matter where you’re starting.

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

"I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you… ✨ Please take a second to rate & review the show! It helps us reach more people—just like you—who are ready to change their financial future. 🔔 Don’t forget to follow so you never miss an episode! 💌 And if you're feeling extra generous, share this podcast with a friend who needs it. We’d be so honored. 🙌

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Snag Our Simplified Budget System!

Hey budget besties! 💸

We know, we know — tracking your spending feels like the "responsible" thing to do. You've got the apps, the spreadsheets, the color-coded categories. But if you're still feeling broke and behind… something’s not working.

Here’s the truth: tracking is not budgeting. It’s accounting. (Yep, we said it.) And unless you're one of those magical humans who loves being an accountant — we see you and salute you — then chances are, this method is stressing you out and keeping you stuck.

In this episode, we break down:

1. Why tracking your expenses is reactive and not helping you plan ahead

2. The real difference between accounting and budgeting

3. How to stop tracking everything and start telling your money where to go — before it even hits your account

4. The power of separate bank accounts for bills, spending, gas, groceries, restaurants, and more

5. What it looks like to assign money with intention, not shame

6. Real-life examples of how to make this system work with $400 weekly, $300 monthly — whatever your situation is!

We’ll also share how our Simplified Budget System helps you ditch the spreadsheet guilt and finally get ahead, all without becoming a human calculator.

✨ Imagine this: you open your bank account and instantly know how much you can spend — no mental math, no receipts, no surprises. Just freedom.

So if you’re still tracking and still stuck, this episode is for you. Let's make your budget actually work — without the overwhelm.

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

"I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you… ✨ Please take a second to rate & review the show! It helps us reach more people—just like you—who are ready to change their financial future. 🔔 Don’t forget to follow so you never miss an episode! 💌 And if you're feeling extra generous, share this podcast with a friend who needs it. We’d be so honored. 🙌

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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, it’s time to break up with guess-and-hope budgeting. 👋🏼💸 If you’re still manually moving money around every payday, chances are you’re wasting time, energy and accidentally overspending.

In this episode, Shana and Vanessa walk you through the five key budget automations they personally use—and that have helped thousands of clients finally take control of their money without overthinking it every. single. week.

We’re talkin’:

1. Automating Your Bills – One dedicated account. All your bills. Set it and forget it.

2. Automating Your Investments – Treat your future like a non-negotiable bill.

3. Automating Your Savings Buckets – Christmas? Car maintenance? That summer trip? It’s all covered.

4. Automating Gas + Groceries – Never panic at the pump or stretch pantry meals 'til payday again.

5. Automating Your Personal Spending – A little joy-money that’s just for you—no guilt, no questions asked.

We break down exactly why this system works and how to set it up in a way that takes you out of the equation (a.k.a. fewer mistakes, more peace of mind).

✨ Whether you're brand new to budgeting or ready to upgrade your old system, this episode will have you rethinking how you handle your money—in the best way.

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

"I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you… ✨ Please take a second to rate & review the show! It helps us reach more people—just like you—who are ready to change their financial future. 🔔 Don’t forget to follow so you never miss an episode! 💌 And if you're feeling extra generous, share this podcast with a friend who needs it. We’d be so honored. 🙌

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Snag Our Simplified Budget System!

If your bank account is constantly giving “$9.18 energy,” and payday feels more like a lifeline than a win—this one’s for you. You're not bad with money, you just never learned the system that actually works for real life.

This week, we’re walking you through exactly how to break free from the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle—in the next 30 days. Yes, really. And no, you don’t have to cancel everything fun to make it happen.

In This Episode, We Cover:

💸 The Real Reason You Feel Broke:

It’s not your spending, it’s your system. Most of us are still running our money like we’re 18—with one account trying to do everything. No wonder we’re exhausted.

📆 What It Means to Be a Paycheck Ahead:

We teach you the game-changing strategy of using your last paycheck of the month for the next month’s budget. No more scrambling. No more overdrafting. No more financial whiplash.

🏦 The Power of Bank Account Separation:

Why having at least two accounts (Bills + Spending) is the simplest way to stop stressing and start spending on purpose. You'll finally know what money is safe to spend—and what’s off-limits.

🧠 How Decision Fatigue Is Wrecking Your Budget:

From checking your bank app 12 times a day to wondering if you can afford groceries (again), this cycle is draining. We’re showing you how to automate it away.

🛠️ The 4 Steps to Fix It in 30 Days:

1. 90-Day Audit – Get real about where your money’s going.

2. Monthly Budget – Stop budgeting by paycheck, and start planning by month.

3. Separate Your Money – Bills account + Spending accounts = peace.

4. Automate Transfers – Let your bank do the heavy lifting.

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

"I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you… ✨ Please take a second to rate & review the show! It helps us reach more people—just like you—who are ready to change their financial future. 🔔 Don’t forget to follow so you never miss an episode! 💌 And if you're feeling extra generous, share this podcast with a friend who needs it. We’d be so honored. 🙌

⁠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!