Balanced FI Podcast
Balanced FI Podcast
RaLea Harbrige
The Balanced FI podcast is all about practical, real-world ways to pay off debt, save money, and balance life with financial goals. Each week your host, RaLea, dives into a family finance topic that will improve your life: the steps to financial security, debt payoff methods, easy ways to save money on everyday expenses, and more... all with a dose of intentional living, a dash of minimalism & a splash of the realities of parenting a child with disabilities.
42. How to Make the 52 Week Savings Challenge Work for You
In this week's episode, we are discussing what a 52-Week Savings Challenge is, how to complete it, and what to do with all the money you save. You can also download one of four different challenge trackers to keep you motivated throughout the process. https://www.balancedfi.com/52-week-savings-challenge/
May 25, 2022
17 min
41. The Best Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Moms of Young Kids
In this week's episode, we are discussing the best Mother’s Day gift ideas for moms who are in the trenches of raising young kids. The first few years of a child’s life are so hectic and so involved, which makes it even more important to acknowledge and ease the mom’s burden. Listen in for my top 5 gifts for Mother’s Day for moms of young kids! https://www.balancedfi.com/mothers-day-gift-ideas/
May 11, 2022
11 min
40. How to Start a Virtual Bookkeeping Business
In this week's episode, we are discussing how to start a virtual bookkeeping business. https://www.balancedfi.com/virtual-bookkeeping-business/ Starting a virtual bookkeeping business is a great side hustle or small business IF you know what you’re doing. Setup costs are low, there’s a low barrier to entry, and training is readily available. A virtual business easily crosses state lines and time zones, so you can work when you want to.
Apr 27, 2022
32 min
39. Investing Terms 101
In this week's episode, we are discussing basic investing terms: types of retirement accounts, types of investments, and ways to buy investments. Don’t worry, I kept everything light & high level, so it’s not super boring. https://www.balancedfi.com/investment-terms-101/ These are things you should know though, especially as you begin investing or if you want to get serious about your financial future.
Apr 20, 2022
24 min
38. The 20 Best Money-Saving Life Hacks
In this week's episode, we are discussing 20 different ways to save money in your everyday life. Nothing earth-shattering, but super helpful and possibly life-changing. https://www.balancedfi.com/money-saving-life-hacks/ Planning for your money, conserving, meal planning, and more… little changes can lead to big improvements in your finances.
Apr 13, 2022
21 min
37. Quick Tips for a Frugal Wedding
In this week's episode, we are discussing tips & tricks for saving thousands on your wedding, such as: - Skip the planner but ask for help - Keep the guest list small - DIY all the things - Shop around for clothing and an officiant - Consider alternatives to a traditional wedding https://www.balancedfi.com/frugal-wedding-2/ I’m even sharing what I did to save money when I got married as a broke college student.
Mar 29, 2022
24 min
36. Gather These Documents for Your Tax Prep
In this week's episode, we are discussing the most common documents you need to prepare your tax return each year. Basically, you need paperwork for all major income and tax-deductible expenses from the past year. https://www.balancedfi.com/documents-for-taxes/
Mar 22, 2022
28 min
35. Struggling to Talk to Your Spouse About Money: 3 Simple Steps to Help
In this week's episode, we are discussing strategies for talking to your spouse about money. https://www.balancedfi.com/talk-to-spouse-about-money/ Touchy subjects are hard to broach in a relationship, but money may be the hardest. Today we’re covering tips to do just that, including talking about your current situation, your feelings about money, and how to change your money.
Feb 15, 2022
16 min
34. Amazon Hacks for Making the Most of Your Account
In this week's episode, we are discussing hacks for making the most of your Amazon account, whether or not you’re a Prime member. https://www.balancedfi.com/amazon-hacks/ Amazon Smile, Subscribe & Save, and Lightning Deals are some of my favorite features, as a non-Prime member.
Feb 8, 2022
20 min
33. The 4 Cs of Credit: What You Need to Know
In this week's episode, we are discussing the 4 Cs of credit and how they impact your ability to get a mortgage. https://www.balancedfi.com/4-cs-of-credit/ The 4 Cs are: capacity, capital, collateral, and credit score. This episode will give you tips for improving each C when you apply for that mortgage… but you could also use this knowledge to improve your finances overall.
Jan 25, 2022
13 min
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