Ever feel like your budget is running you instead of the other way around? Today, we’re bringing in Shaun Morgan from The Teacher Money Show and Kristin Wade, budgeting coach at My Budget Coach, to help you flip the script. They’ll share how tracking your expenses is the first (and easiest) step toward financial freedom, why budgeting shouldn’t feel like punishment, and how to make your money work without the guilt.

But wait—there’s more! We’re diving into creative ways to gamify saving, some unexpected solutions for real estate dilemmas (hint: selling isn’t your only option), and why sometimes renting out your home might be the smarter move. And of course, we sprinkle in some personal stories, real-life lessons, and a few side tangents that may or may not include baseball, beer trends, and an ode to Steve Jobs.

What’s Inside Today’s Episode:

Budgeting Basics: How to make your spending work for you.
Tracking Expenses 101: The first step toward a stress-free financial plan.
Finding the Right Budgeting Tools: What actually works?
Gamifying Your Finances: How to make saving and budgeting fun (yes, fun!).
Accountability & Motivation: Why most people quit budgeting—and how to stick with it.

Turning Real Estate Woes Into Wins: If your house won’t sell, here’s what to do next.
Renting vs. Selling: When keeping your home might be the smarter play.
Running a Business on a Budget: The hidden costs and how to stay profitable.

Community Shoutouts & Listener Feedback: Your wins, your questions, and more.

Random Topic: Cancun adventures and off-the-cuff fun.

Key Takeaways from the Episode:

✔️ Budgeting doesn’t mean restriction—it means intentional spending.

✔️ Tracking your money is like using a GPS—it keeps you from getting lost.

✔️ Real estate has more options than just “sell or stay put.” Renting could be a game-changer.

✔️ You don’t have to budget alone. The right tools and accountability partners make all the difference.

✔️ Even Cancun has budgeting lessons. (Or at least a few good stories.)

Tune in now and take the first step toward mastering your budget—without making it feel like a chore.

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