The Rachel Cruze Show

The one thing that’s always true about traveling is that it costs money. Whether you love it (like I do!) or hate it, it seems like there’s always one reason or another to spend money going somewhere! Maybe you’re planning a honeymoon or a beach vacation. Maybe you’re getting out of debt and can’t spend much but have to travel to a family reunion or an out-of-town wedding. In this episode, we’re going to talk about how you can travel cheaper.  You’ll learn how to: take a vacation without going into debt travel like a pro using insider secrets from our expert guest, travel agent Rachel Lackey spend less money on your next flight get the absolute best deal on hotels and lodging avoid the most common mistakes people make when planning a trip Download Rachel's Vacation Budget Worksheet Get Your Copy of Love Your Life, Not Theirs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buying a house is the biggest financial investment most people will ever make, but your home is a big deal for other reasons too. It’s the place where you lay your head down to sleep at night, where you prepare your meals, and where you raise your kids. It’s where your life happens! So, I don’t want this to be something stressful in your life. I want it to be a place of joy.  In this episode, you’ll learn how to: make the most of the space and furniture you have decide when the time is right to buy a new home avoid red flags during the home-buying process pay off your mortgage early If you’re buying or selling a home in the near future, connect with an ELP today. And get the best mortgage or refi for you and your family with my friends at Churchill Mortgage. Get tickets to see Rachel at her Money & Marriage event here! Be prepared for your future with term life insurance from Zander here. Download the Down Payment Goal Tracker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a little different! I actually recorded it sitting on the floor in my closet, sharing my thoughts on life balance and the struggles we face as parents. We’ll talk through why you don’t need to do everything, how to be the best version of yourself for your kids and how to give yourself grace when you mess up.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you wish you had more money? Wouldn’t that make it a little easier to reach your financial goals in 2019? You’ve come to the right place, because this episode is all about how to give yourself a raise this year!   In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Avoid the most common tax mistake that’s probably costing you money right now Have more money today without even getting a raise Find contentment in all areas of life using one simple method from my guest, Annie F. Downs   Resources (everything mentioned in this episode): Financial Peace University EveryDollar Connect with an ELP Tax Pro Take the Tax Quiz Annie F. Downs’s “That Sounds Fun” podcast   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m going to let you in on a secret: You can actually enjoy your life while you’re getting out of debt! Getting out of debt may be uncomfortable. It’s pretty countercultural. And it definitely requires discipline. But believe it or not, millions of people have gotten out of debt and didn’t hate their lives in the process. This episode is all about super practical ways to love your life while getting out of debt! Here are some of the lies you might hear about getting out of debt: “You can’t find a nice, affordable used car.” “You can’t eat healthy on a budget.” “It’s too hard to have fun when you’re getting out of debt.” One of the lies you might tell yourself is that you’re the only one stressed or struggling with your money. But that’s not true, and if you need a safe space to have all the feelings about it, check out my Facebook community for encouragement. Resources: Learn Rachel's Simple Rules of Successful Negotiating EveryDollar Financial Peace University Jenna's Peanut Butter Cups Recipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie and Taylor Shivers were pretty much drowning in debt. Between student loans, medical bills and living expenses, they owed $142,000—which would take them 25 to 30 years to pay off. The happiest of moments in their lives were paired with an undercurrent of fear, anxiety and hopelessness related to debt. You can imagine, right? So, Stephanie and Taylor took a big step of faith: They sold their house. Talk about radical! In this episode, you’ll hear how debt affected their marriage on a practical and an emotional level—and if their plan of selling their home to pay off as much debt as possible worked. Aren’t you dying to know how it went? Plus, some of my favorite guests ever are on this episode. The Minimalists are here! Our messages are so similar, and during our conversation we talk about why stuff doesn’t equal happiness and how to make room for what really matters.  Who set the standard of living in America today anyway? Who decided that you must have a garage with two cars in it, a house filled with all the latest and greatest technology, a home just for vacations, and a closet full of new, trendy clothes? I’m getting mad again just thinking about it! So in this episode, we’ll challenge the status quo. Learn more about Financial Peace University Meet with a Financial Coach Connect with The Minimalists Read the show notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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