The Meaning of Budget
Bringing you meaningful content in the financial space to inform, inspire, and encourage. Co-hosted by Jake Ruesink and Derek Wene, the founders of Budgets. And as always - Another day, another dollar.
Episodes
13 episodes
How To Avoid Fights About Money
Money can be a sensitive topic, so it's important to have a plan to navigate these conversations. In this week's episode, Derek, Jackie, and I review some strategies for avoiding fights about money with your significant other. Shownotes: <...
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Interview with the Successfully Simple Sisters
The Successfully Simple Sisters have paid off over $225,000 of debt in the last 4 years. Eryn and Kaila share some of their incredible stories and give some insight into some budgeting tips they have learned along the way. You can find them at ...
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How well do you know your partner?
Derek, Jackie, and I are back again this week with another #BudgetsOfLove episode going through some tough questions that you might want to ask your SO.
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48:13
Ways To Save Money On Your Wedding
This week Derek and I kicked off our #BudgetsOfLove series by going through our top ten ideas for saving money on your wedding - with special guest, my wife Jackie! Check out the blog for more ideas on this topic and come back over the next few...
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Freakin' Taxes
Is taxation theft? Why are taxes so hard? What is the worst part about taxes? Derek and I discuss tax season and how it could be better. Shownotes: https://budgets.money/freakin-taxes/
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Side Hustles: Some Ideas to Get You Started
Derek and I discuss the efforts of a few small businesses in Austin as they try to adapt during the pandemic. We also share a few side hustle ideas and what it takes to have a good one that can help you earn money.
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What Are You Worth?
Derek and I compare ourselves to billionaires while sharing our thoughts on worth. We try our best at sharing a bit of our perspective and faith in hopes of being encouraging in this historic time. Blog post: https://budgets.money/what-is-w...
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Some Things To Do in a Time Like This
Derek and I share a few things that you can do for yourself or to help others while "social distancing" and avoiding people. Shownotes: https://budgets.money/some-things-to-do-in...
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I surprise my friend by paying off his phone
My friend Robby opens up with me about his financial situation. Right after this recording, I helped pay off his phone, and he was able to switch from Verizon to Google FI saving about $150 per month!
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20:54
The Why of FI
Listen to Derek and me as we share our answers to deeper life questions and why you might want to pursue Financial Independence. Read the related blog post on the Budgets Blog: htt...
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The History of Budgeting
This episode we actually dig deeper into the history of how people budgeted throughout time. From baboon bones to envelopes, we learned a lot and wanted to share it with you.List of sources:
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