Ep. 390 Financially Planning for a Baby with Dan Brigham

Ep. 390 Financially Planning for a Baby with Dan Brigham

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In this episode of The Birth Lounge Podcast, HeHe dives into one of the most overlooked parts of preparing for parenthood, financial stability. While the world loves to scare you about “big babies” and sell you all the baby gear under the sun, HeHe and her guest, Dan Brigham (aka Budgeters Anonymous), are here to help you focus on what actually matters: building a strong financial foundation for your growing family.

Together, they unpack the sneaky expenses new parents often overlook, smart budgeting strategies that actually work, and how intentional planning can bring more peace and less panic to your postpartum season. Dan shares his journey of overcoming debt, creating financial freedom, and shifting the mindset from “surviving” to thriving.

They also get real about emergency funds, 529 plans, IRAs for kids, and how to get on the same financial page with your partner.

This is the money talk every parent needs: judgment-free, empowering, and designed to help you build the future your family deserves.

PSA for all my mamas worried about “big baby” talk: Our brand new course — Pushing Out Your Big A** Baby is officially live and in pre-sale until November 1! This class busts through every scare tactic, lays out the real evidence, and gives you the exact tools to advocate for yourself with confidence (no matter how big your baby is). Grab your spot at thebirthlounge.com/bigbaby

00:00 Introduction: Financial Stability for New Parents

00:49 The Myth of the Big Baby

01:31 Understanding Macrosomia and Birth Advocacy

03:05 Introducing the New Course: Pushing Out Your Big Ass Baby

03:27 Pre-Sale Announcement and Course Details

05:01 Budgeting for a Baby: An Essential Guide

05:45 Meet Dan Brigham: Budgeting Expert

08:25 Defining Financial Responsibility

12:22 Good Debt vs. Bad Debt

15:52 Intentional Spending and Budgeting Frameworks

23:34 Making a Baby Budget: Practical Tips

32:33 The Reality of Social Media and Financial Comparisons

35:31 No Spend Weekends: Finding Purpose Beyond Money

38:10 Nesting Instincts and Cozy Earth

41:06 Budgeting for a Baby

44:03 Emergency Funds and Financial Priorities

47:15 Setting Up Financial Accounts for Your Child

51:45 Tracking Expenses and Budgeting Tools

58:59 Mindsets for Financial Success

01:06:57 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

Guest Bio:

Dan is the founder of Budgeters Anonymous and has free resources on his website. Dan’s focus is Faith, Fitness, Family and Finance.

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LINKS MENTIONED:

Find Dan here: budgetersanonymous.com

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