Disclaimer
This podcast episode doesn't consider your personal circumstances and does not constitute advice. Any reference to products, services or strategies are general in nature. You should consider seeking independent legal, financial, taxation or other advice to find out what may be right for you.

Timecodes:

0:33 - Matt Rowan Intro

2:05 - What do dinner table conversations have to do with thriving in personal finances?

5:25 - How do you get a handle on personal finances?

8:57 - What advice do you have for couples in coming together with their financial goals?

10:23 - What are the first steps a couple or individual should take to begin taking control of their finances?

18:16 - Advice on budgeting for Christmas

22:59 - Happiness advice in relation to money

26:17 - Advice for those struggling with debt

31:27 - Discussion on the relationship between money and mental health

41:45 - The healing power of gratitude

48:59 - The importance of an emergency fund

52:27 - Summary

Takeaways

There are 3 phases of establishing a budget:

1. The Goal phase - What do you want to achieve?
2. The Design phase - How are you going to get there?
3. The Tracking phase - How are you going to measure your progress?

Budget Sheet
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