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Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

How To: Your Simple AND Quick April Budget Reset

Alright, friend—be honest. Does your budget feel a little… spring-loaded right now? Like, you had good intentions. You were making progress. And then suddenly—BOOM. April shows up with school events, summer deposits, and that random urge to buy a patio set on clearance. If you’re wondering where the money went—or

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Grocery + Meal Planning
Sarah Brumley

3 Easy Tips To Cut Your Grocery Bill Now

You know things are bad when you leave the grocery store with five bags and wonder if you accidentally bought plane tickets. If food costs have gone way up and you’re trying to get your budget back on track, this episode is packed with three super practical tips that are

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Grocery + Meal Planning
Sarah Brumley

Are Your Groceries Shrinking? How to Combat ‘Shrinkflation’

Ever feel like your groceries are shrinking, but your grocery bill isn’t? You’re not imagining things! Shrinkflation is making products smaller while keeping the prices the same—or even raising them. Take Oreos. I swear, every time I buy a pack, there are fewer cookies inside. Pretty soon, they’ll just sell

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Debt Management
Sarah Brumley

Debt-Free Families Follow These 5 Simple Rules—Do You?

You know that feeling when you’re making progress on your debt, but it still feels like you’re moving at a snail’s pace? Like, “Yay, I paid off $50… only $49,950 to go!” Well, here’s the thing—debt-free families don’t just focus on the finish line. They do things differently along the

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Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

How to Break Free from the “I Deserve It” Spending Habit

You work hard. You take care of everyone else. And after a long, exhausting day, you deserve a little something, right? A fancy coffee, a quick Target run, that Amazon ‘Buy Now’ button calling your name… But before you know it, those little treats start adding up, and suddenly, your

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Frugal Living
Sarah Brumley

The Myth of the ‘Best Deal’—What Saves You Money?

Tell me if this sounds familiar—you spot a ‘limited-time sale,’ rush to grab the deal, and walk away feeling like you just won at shopping. But then… a few weeks later, you realize that ‘amazing bargain’ wasn’t so amazing after all. Maybe it fell apart, maybe you didn’t actually need

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Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

Is Cash-Only Budgeting Right for You? Pros and Cons

Could ditching your debit card actually help you save more and spend less? Some say cash-only is the key to financial success—others find it a total hassle. So, is it a game-changer or just another budgeting myth? Today I’m breaking it down to help you determine if it’s the right

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Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

How to Budget When Your Income is Unpredictable

Do you ever feel like your paycheck is a total guessing game? One month, you’re feeling great, and the next, you’re wondering how you’re going to cover the bills. If your income isn’t predictable—whether you’re a freelancer, a seasonal worker, or earning on commission—you know how stressful that rollercoaster can

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Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

Why Budgeting Feels Hard – And How to Make it Easier

If you’ve ever sat down to make a budget—feeling motivated and ready to go—only to end up stuck, stressed, or completely over it… you’re not alone. But here’s the good news—budgeting doesn’t have to feel this hard. Today, we’re talking about why budgeting can feel so hard—and, more importantly, how

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Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

7 Simple Ways to Cut Subscription Costs in 2025

Do you know how much you’re really spending on subscriptions each month? If you’re like most people, you probably don’t. And the bad news is that those small charges add up fast, and before you know it, you’re paying for things you barely use. But not to worry – I’ve

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Grocery + Meal Planning
Sarah Brumley

How to Waste Less and Save More on Groceries

You know that feeling when you find a forgotten bag of wilted spinach in the fridge or a loaf of bread that’s gone moldy way too fast? Yeah… we’ve all been there and wasted food is wasted money. But the good news is that it doesn’t take a total kitchen

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Grocery + Meal Planning
Sarah Brumley

How to Shop Smarter and Save More Every Week

Ever walked into the grocery store for just a few things and somehow walked out with a receipt that made your jaw drop? You’re not alone! Grocery stores are designed to make you spend more, but today, I’m giving you the tools to shop smarter, stay on budget, and avoid

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