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  • When the Rules Change - What the New Law Means for Your Taxes, Benefits, and Spending Plan

    When the Rules Change - What the New Law Means for Your Taxes, Benefits, and Spending Plan
    2025/07/16
    In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner breaks down the OBBBA and what it means for your taxes, benefits, and spending plan. From permanent changes to the standard deduction to temporary tax breaks on tips and overtime, Nate walks you through what’s changing and how to respond with clarity—not panic. You’ll also learn about new Medicaid and SNAP requirements, how to prepare for them, and how to keep your Triggator Triangle steady through it all. Whether you’re a parent, a service worker, or someone navigating benefits, this episode gives you the tools to pivot with purpose and lead your money with confidence.
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    19 分
  • The Triggator Reset: Mid-Year Money Moves That Matter

    The Triggator Reset: Mid-Year Money Moves That Matter
    2025/07/15
    We’re halfway through the year—and if your January goals feel like a distant memory, this episode is your reset button. In Episode 50 of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner walks you through a mid-year money audit (without the shame spiral), how to edit your spending plan with purpose, and how to reset your Triggator Triangle with one goal per side. Whether you’re feeling behind or just ready for a fresh start, this episode will help you realign your budget, savings, and debt goals with clarity and confidence. Because you don’t need a new year to make a new move—you just need a new plan.
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    20 分
  • The Paycheck Power-Up: How to Give Yourself a Raise Without Changing Jobs

    The Paycheck Power-Up: How to Give Yourself a Raise Without Changing Jobs
    2025/07/10
    In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner reveals how to unlock the 'invisible raise' hiding in your current paycheck—without asking your boss, picking up a side hustle, or selling your couch on Facebook Marketplace. You’ll learn how to renegotiate bills, cancel sneaky subscriptions, and shift spending habits to reclaim your income and redirect it toward your goals. Nate walks through the Triggator Triangle—Budget, Save, Pay Off Debt—and shows you how to reassign every freed-up dollar with purpose. Packed with real-life stories, pop culture references, and practical strategies, this episode will help you give your paycheck a promotion and build momentum—one intentional decision at a time.
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    25 分
  • Budgeting for the Burnout: When You’re Tired of Trying

    Budgeting for the Burnout: When You’re Tired of Trying
    2025/07/08
    In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner tackles a topic that hits close to home for many: financial burnout. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right—cutting expenses, tracking spending, paying down debt—but still feel exhausted and stuck, this one’s for you. Nate breaks down why burnout happens even when you’re following the plan, how to tell if your spending plan has turned into a punishment plan, and how to reset your Triggator Triangle with grace instead of guilt. You’ll also hear real stories of bounce-back budgeting and learn how to reflect on your progress instead of just your problems. Because sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is pause, breathe, and begin again.
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    21 分
  • The Budgeting Breakdown: Putting First Things First in Your Spending Plan

    The Budgeting Breakdown: Putting First Things First in Your Spending Plan
    2025/06/30

    In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner walks you through how to build a spending plan that reflects your values—not just your bills. You’ll learn how to give first, protect your Four Walls, prepare for life’s Alligators, and align your joyful spending with what matters most. With practical steps, personal stories, and a few pop culture references (yes, Mr. Miyagi makes an appearance), this episode will help you turn your budget from a burden into a blueprint for purpose. Whether you’re starting fresh or fine-tuning your plan, this one’s packed with clarity, encouragement, and a little tough love.
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    27 分
  • From Survive to Thrive: The Plan When You’re in Financial Survival Mode

    From Survive to Thrive: The Plan When You’re in Financial Survival Mode
    2025/06/27

    In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner gets real about what it means to be in financial survival mode—and how to build a plan that gets you out. From protecting your Four Walls to building a micro-budget that fits in your pocket, this episode is packed with practical strategies, personal stories, and encouragement for anyone feeling overwhelmed by their finances. Nate shares his own journey from job loss to stability, and how the Triggator Triangle—Budget, Save, Pay Off Debt—still applies, even when money is tight. Whether you’re living paycheck to paycheck or just trying to make it to next week, this episode will help you move from panic to purpose.
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    30 分
  • SAFER Savings: How to Fund Your Future Without Freaking Out

    SAFER Savings: How to Fund Your Future Without Freaking Out
    2025/06/26
    In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner breaks down the SAFER method of saving—Save for Alligators, Fun, Emergencies, and Retirement. You’ll learn how to stop vague saving and start assigning your dollars with clarity. Nate walks through how to build an emergency fund without panic, how to save for joy without guilt, and why retirement savings isn’t just for the wealthy or the debt-free. Whether you’re just starting out or starting over, this episode will help you build a savings plan that fits your life and fuels your future.
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    27 分
  • Debt-Free Isn’t a Dream—It’s a Plan

    Debt-Free Isn’t a Dream—It’s a Plan
    2025/06/24
    In this episode of Master Your Money, Nate Tanner breaks down the Triggator approach to intentional, accelerated debt payoff. You’ll learn how to choose the right strategy for your life—whether it’s the Snowball, Avalanche, or a Custom method—and how to find 'snowflakes' in your spending that can melt your debt faster than you think. Nate also unpacks why becoming debt-free is the ultimate raise and how to shift your mindset from surviving to leading. With humor, heart, and a Braveheart-level battle cry, this episode will help you stop dreaming and start doing.
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    24 分