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41: Are grocery store prices making you shed a tear ?
June 1, 2023

41: Are grocery store prices making you shed a tear ?

In today's episode, we tackle those crazy prices at the grocery stores. We discuss effective ways to stretch your dollar and maximize your savings. The key tips covered include: Plan meals and create a shopping list to avoid ...

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40: Making those tough decisions
May 25, 2023

40: Making those tough decisions

Today we dive into the challenges of making big financial decisions. We chat about how to navigate through an overwhelming process by considering factors like financial stability, family obligations, goals, risk tolerance, a...

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39: I'm just not feeling it! How to keep motivated? 🤷🏽‍♀️
May 18, 2023

39: I'm just not feeling it! How to keep motivated? 🤷🏽‍♀️

In this episode of the "Saving for Your First Home" podcast, we discuss strategies to stay motivated when faced with challenges and lack of motivation. We review an article from the Harvard Business Review that offers strateg...

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#38: Things that make you go 🤔 on Mother's Day
May 11, 2023

#38: Things that make you go 🤔 on Mother's Day

Happy early Mother's Day!! In this episode we celebrate everything our Mother's (and Mother type figures) have contributed our lives. They influence every aspect of our lives including our financial decisions. So, it is impor...

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#37: What should you do with that Tax Return?
May 4, 2023

#37: What should you do with that Tax Return?

I know, this may not apply to EVERYONE... But, for the fortunate ones that will be receiving a tax return this episode is for you! We discuss an easy way to prioritize your goals , and allocate your money so …

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#36: Now What? Part 3 of the Mindful Spending Series
April 28, 2023

#36: Now What? Part 3 of the Mindful Spending Series

You've done the work, made some changes, and now what? How do you know if the work that you have put in is going to make an impact on your bottom line. In today's episode, we discuss two measuring tools …

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#35: Mindful Spending Part Two: Changing your daily habits
April 20, 2023

#35: Mindful Spending Part Two: Changing your daily habits

Mindful Spending was such a HOT topic we decided to extend it into another episode! Today we focus in on how to change your daily habits, and encourage mindful spending. In this episode we examine the practices that will lead...

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#34: How to practice mindfulness when spending
April 13, 2023

#34: How to practice mindfulness when spending

This is a jam packed episode! With interest rates climbing, inflation rising and the overall cost of living increasing. Being mindful and spending with intention is essential to successful money management. In this episode we...

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#33: Q&A Your Questions Answered...
April 6, 2023

#33: Q&A Your Questions Answered...

As a money coach, I receive a lot of questions about managing money. So, I thought I would gather some of the most common questions and answer them here on the Podcast. I hope you find this episode informative and …

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#32: Why is Money a Touchy Subject?
March 30, 2023

#32: Why is Money a Touchy Subject?

Why is money such a HOT topic? It can have a real impact on our personal relationships. Today we undercover a few reasons, and address how we can manage these situations. Financial success needs to be shared with your partner...

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#31: Buying a pre-construction home... the pros and cons
March 23, 2023

#31: Buying a pre-construction home... the pros and cons

When the housing market feels like a roller coaster ride. What is a first time buyer to do amongst the high interest rates, and high prices? One option is to look into purchasing a pre-construction home. In today's episode we...

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#30: For the Ladies... You Got This!
March 9, 2023

#30: For the Ladies... You Got This!

Happy International Woman's Day! What a privilege we have in dedicating a day to all the women around the world that are the support system to their families, and the people that they love! In this week's episode, we focus …

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#29: How our Past Shapes our Future
March 2, 2023

#29: How our Past Shapes our Future

Every wonder why you do the things that you do? In this week's episode, we are going to exam the past to provide some clues as to what shapes our financial decisions. We will go through my "money story" and …

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#28: Drive and Determination: Lessons from my Black History
Feb. 23, 2023

#28: Drive and Determination: Lessons from my Black History

This is a special episode in so many ways! We are celebrating of Black History with an interview with my own Mother! Listen to the drive and determination she had to pursue her dreams and forge the path for the …

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#27: How I Set Up My Banking For Success
Feb. 16, 2023

#27: How I Set Up My Banking For Success

Does your money work for you? Or do you feel overwhelmed with it all? In today's episode, I am going to walk you through how to set up your banking so your money does the work and not you! It's …

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#26: It's all about the Side Hustle!
Feb. 9, 2023

#26: It's all about the Side Hustle!

Starting a side hustle can seem overwhelming on first thought. Like who wants a second job? But, having a side hustle can be so much more than a job that brings in an income. It can be rewarding, fulfilling, and …

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#25: Is It Important To Save?
Feb. 2, 2023

#25: Is It Important To Save?

Saving.. How Important is it? Having money saved is a resource that can help to: Avoid Debt Provide a better life for your family Pursue an interest Travel Protect you in case of an emergency and the list goes on... …

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#24: Interest: Why am I paying so much in interest?
Jan. 26, 2023

#24: Interest: Why am I paying so much in interest?

In this episode, we are going to walk you through what interest is and how (more importantly) it impacts you. We discuss: Simple Interest Compound Interest Variable Interest Fixed Interest and what the Annual Interest Rate (A...

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#23: Clifton Corbin's Essential Advice for a First Time Home Buyer
Jan. 19, 2023

#23: Clifton Corbin's Essential Advice for a First Time Home Buyer

Clifton Corbin is a financial expert and author of the book "Your Kids Their Money" and responsible for the revised version of "The Richest Man in Babylon" . The interview was filled with such useful advice! We talked about h...

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#22: Tips to Prepare for a Recession
Jan. 12, 2023

#22: Tips to Prepare for a Recession

In today's episode we walk through 4 Tips to help prepare you for a recession. It's really not a fun subject as we have been faced with high inflation, and rising interest rates. So how do we prepare? Here are …

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#21: The How To: of Saving for Your First Home
Dec. 29, 2022

#21: The How To: of Saving for Your First Home

For the final episode of 2022, I am sharing the exact step by step process we took to save for our first home. It wasn't an easy journey. It was filled with determination, discipline, and some out of the box …

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#20: Darnell Brown
Dec. 27, 2022

#20: Darnell Brown "Lessons Learned"

What better way to avoid pitfalls and mistakes is listen to the experiences of others. In this episode we have a great conversation with Darnell Brown, an educator and growth strategist for creative entrepreneurs. He has an ...

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#19: 2022 A Year in Review
Dec. 15, 2022

#19: 2022 A Year in Review

Wow... we are at the end of 2022! Where did the time go? In this episode, we take a look back and dive into what we did wrong and what went well. It's important to reflect on the past in …

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#18: Ryan Crain
Dec. 8, 2022

#18: Ryan Crain "Gravel Roads"

You don't want to miss this episode! What a conversation... Imagine everything you dreamt about becoming a reality! In today's episode we talk with Ryan Crain author of "Gravel Roads". Listen to his personal experience of tra...

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