#238: Why So Many Americans Feel Broke Even When They're Working
Inspired Budget11 Dec 2025

#238: Why So Many Americans Feel Broke Even When They're Working

So many people are working full time yet still feel like they’re falling behind. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why this is happening and what you can do to take back control of your money, even in a tough economy. We talk about: Why 45 percent of Americans say the cost of living feels unaffordableThe truth about debt, housing costs, and lifestyle creepFive simple steps to create real breathing room againI also share the exact starter habits that will help you feel more stable with you...

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#210: What to Do When You’re Facing Job Loss While Paying Off Debt

#210: What to Do When You’re Facing Job Loss While Paying Off Debt

Ever feel like you're trying to pay off debt while holding your breath, hoping your income doesn’t suddenly vanish? Or maybe your family has income that comes in waves, and you’re just trying to keep ...

29 Maj 202521min

#209: Making Disney Work On Your Budget with Kevin Payne

#209: Making Disney Work On Your Budget with Kevin Payne

In this episode, I chat with Kevin Payne about how families can experience the magic of Disney without breaking the bank. Kevin shares his journey from adopting two children (doubling his family size!...

22 Maj 202542min

#208: 7 Things I'm Not Buying This Summer (And 3 Things I'm Splurging On)

#208: 7 Things I'm Not Buying This Summer (And 3 Things I'm Splurging On)

Summer spending can sneak up on you fast. Between pool days, fireworks, and sales everywhere you look, it’s easy to blow through your budget without even realizing it. In this episode, I’m getting ho...

15 Maj 202526min

#207: Will Social Security Really Be Enough?

#207: Will Social Security Really Be Enough?

Jesse Cramer, a former aerospace engineer turned financial planner, joins me to talk about longevity risk and why it’s especially important for women to plan for the long haul. We talk about what it m...

8 Maj 202540min

#206: What 38 Feels Like (An Honest Check-In)

#206: What 38 Feels Like (An Honest Check-In)

Today is my birthday—I'm 38! 🎂 And instead of giving you a list of lessons or tips, I’m doing something a little different. I’m sharing what this season of life feels like—from motherhood and money, ...

1 Maj 202525min

#205: She Made $500K on Etsy Without Design Experience (Here’s How!)

#205: She Made $500K on Etsy Without Design Experience (Here’s How!)

What if you could turn your creative curiosity into a side hustle that pays off debt, fits around your kids’ schedules, and maybe even replaces your 9-to-5? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Emily...

24 Apr 202532min

#204: Tariffs, Rising Prices & Budget Stress: Here’s How to Prepare

#204: Tariffs, Rising Prices & Budget Stress: Here’s How to Prepare

In this special Q&A episode, I’m answering two important questions from our Inspired Budget community. First, we talk about how to prepare your finances when prices are rising and the economy feels un...

17 Apr 202518min

#203: What No One Tells You About Financial Advisors with Jeremy Schneider

#203: What No One Tells You About Financial Advisors with Jeremy Schneider

Today, we’re sitting down again with Jeremy Schneider, and it feels just like catching up with an old friend who’s here to clear up the confusion around financial advisors. Jeremy, who's behind both P...

10 Apr 202539min

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