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  • Tax Season, Calm Season: Turn Refunds and Tax Bills into Wins

    Tax Season, Calm Season: Turn Refunds and Tax Bills into Wins
    2026/01/28
    Tax season doesn’t have to spike your stress. In this episode, Nate walks you through a calm, confidence-building approach to the 2026 tax season. You’ll learn which tax changes actually matter, how to handle owing without panic, and why taxes are best treated as a predictable Alligator expense instead of a surprise crisis. Nate introduces Goldilocks withholding—finding the sweet spot that avoids both painful tax bills and oversized refunds—and explains why steady, paycheck-by-paycheck planning beats once-a-year relief. You’ll also learn how to use a tax refund intentionally, whether that means boosting your Peace of Mind Fund, feeding underfunded alligators, or accelerating a debt snowball. This episode will help you turn tax season into calm season and build peace of mind that lasts all year.
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    22 分
  • The Psychology of Money Stress: How to Protect Your Mental Health

    The Psychology of Money Stress: How to Protect Your Mental Health
    2026/01/13
    In Episode 95, Nate unpacks the hidden emotional side of financial stress and shows you how to build a Peace Toolkit that strengthens both your mind and your money. You’ll learn why money stress hits so hard, how your brain responds under financial pressure, and how simple weekly rhythms can dramatically lower anxiety. Nate breaks down practical tools like the Peace Ritual, micro-wins, the Never Miss Twice principle, and the Save Side toolkit—including the Alligator Fund, Emergency Fund, Fun Fund, and Retirement Fund. You’ll also learn to identify your unique stress triggers, shrink the recovery gap after financial slip-ups, and use anchors instead of rigid rules to stay consistent. With pop culture insights from The Matrix and Rocky, this episode blends encouragement, psychology, and actionable steps to help you build a calmer, more empowered financial life.
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    27 分
  • The Peace of Mind Fund: Your Secret Weapon Against Financial Stress

    The Peace of Mind Fund: Your Secret Weapon Against Financial Stress
    2026/01/06
    In this episode, Nate Tanner explores the emotional and practical benefits of building a Peace of Mind Fund—a system of savings that includes your Emergency Fund, Alligator Fund, Fun Fund, and Retirement Fund. Using the metaphor of Andy Dufresne’s tunnel in The Shawshank Redemption, Nate shares personal stories, actionable steps, and research-backed strategies for creating financial calm. Learn how even small deposits can change your confidence, how to automate and sustain your savings habits, and how to avoid common mistakes that derail your progress. Plus, get a sneak peek at the upcoming Triggator App and grab your free Triggator eBook for step-by-step guidance.
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    25 分
  • Debt Freedom Is Possible: Your Roadmap to a Life Without Payments

    Debt Freedom Is Possible: Your Roadmap to a Life Without Payments
    2025/12/17
    In this episode, Nate Tanner uses the Apollo 13 mission as a powerful metaphor for overcoming debt. You’ll learn why debt freedom feels impossible, how to work the problem using the Triggator Triangle (Budget, Save, Pay Off Debt), and why celebrating small wins is essential for staying motivated. Nate shares practical strategies for prioritizing debt payoff, building peace of mind funds, and resisting cultural and social pressures. The episode wraps up with a daily challenge, actionable CTAs—including a special invite for beta access to the Triggator App—and a teaser for Episode 94: The Peace of Mind Fund.
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    21 分
  • Holiday Spending Without Regret: Joyful Celebrations on a Smart Budget

    Holiday Spending Without Regret: Joyful Celebrations on a Smart Budget
    2025/12/16
    In this festive episode, Nate Tanner uses classic scenes from Christmas Vacation to guide listeners through joyful, guilt-free holiday spending. Learn how to build a Spending Plan that sparks joy, discover creative gift ideas (including Nate’s favorite personal gifts), and master the Alligator Fund to prepare for predictable expenses like Christmas, birthdays, and memberships. Featuring practical tips, relatable stories, and actionable steps, this episode helps you celebrate without regret and start the new year financially strong. Plus, get a sneak peek at the upcoming Triggator App and an invitation for beta access.
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    20 分
  • Beyond Social Security: Building Your Own Safety Net

    Beyond Social Security: Building Your Own Safety Net
    2025/12/09
    In this episode, Nate Tanner tackles the looming Social Security shortfall and empowers listeners to take control of their retirement future. Learn what the Social Security Board of Trustees report means for you, how to build a retirement plan that starts now, and why automation and employer matches are your secret weapon for consistent savings. Discover the magic number for retirement, actionable strategies to automate your financial life, and hear personal stories and pop culture breaks that make saving fun. Plus, get a sneak peek at the upcoming Triggator App and eBook, and join the beta for tools that make planning your future easier than ever.
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    20 分
  • Your Financial Why: How to Find It, Plan It, and Live It

    Your Financial Why: How to Find It, Plan It, and Live It
    2025/12/03
    In this episode, Nate Tanner helps you uncover your true financial why, turn it into a driving force, and stay true to it—even when life gets messy. You’ll learn how to dig deeper than surface-level goals, connect your money to your purpose, and use practical strategies to keep your why front and center. Featuring pop culture breaks, actionable challenges, and a motivational wrap-up, this episode will help you build a spending plan that reflects what matters most.
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    19 分
  • Budget MythBusters: Separating Fact from Fiction in Everyday Spending

    Budget MythBusters: Separating Fact from Fiction in Everyday Spending
    2025/11/25
    In this episode, Nate Tanner returns to the lab to bust common personal finance myths using stories, humor, and practical examples. Myths covered include buying in bulk, buying generic, keeping a mortgage for tax reasons, and investing only for the wealthy. Each myth is tested against the Triggator Triangle, with results revealed as Busted, Plausible, or Confirmed. Listeners learn how to spot real savings versus marketing hype and build habits for intentional, value-driven spending. Includes a daily challenge, listener CTAs, and a teaser for next week’s episode on discovering your financial why.
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    21 分