Intentional Budgeting: Spend Sustainably Without Sacrificing Your Dream Life

Published: Feb. 21, 2023, 6 a.m.

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Student loans payments will likely kick back in sometime in 2023, so now is the time to reevaluate your spending and saving habits. Are you truly living the life you want to live? How do YOU define your own success?

Today, Meagan McGuire, CSLP\\xae, and Lauryn Williams, CFP\\xae, CSLP\\xae, discuss how to change your budget so that it\\u2019s working for you. And no, they aren\\u2019t going to tell you to quit eating at restaurants or supporting your local coffee shop! This episode is all about how you can adjust your life right now to spend your money on the things that actually matter and bring you joy. No matter what your goals are, it\\u2019s always the right time to invest in you. So let\\u2019s dive in!

In today\\u2019s episode, you\'ll find out:

  • Intentional spending and budgeting
  • How to align your spending with your values
  • How to prioritize your spending
  • How to say \\u201cno\\u201d to things that aren\\u2019t aligned with your goals
  • The importance of supporting small businesses
  • Different ways to support small business owners
  • The differences in how you feel when you use credit or debit cards, or cash
  • How to invest in a socially responsible way \\xa0\\xa0
  • How to donate your time or money to important causes without sacrificing your needs
  • Questions to ask yourself before making a budget

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