Budgeting – The BamCam

The Emotional & Financial Cost of Infertility with Alison and Adrian (Ep. 24)

By The BamCam | July 9, 2024

Today, Alison and Adrian share their emotional and financial struggle of growing their family. Listen as they reflect on the experiences of navigating fertility treatments, the emotional rollercoaster of hope and heartache, and their unwavering determination to build a family, no matter the cost or outcome.

Join them as they explore the twists and turns of their four-year-long journey (and it’s not over yet!) as they offer solidarity to those walking a similar path.

Understand the importance of resilience as Alison and Adrian highlight:

Their personal experience with infertility including IUI and IVF procedures
A look at the expenses associated with IVF and strategies they used to manage costs
The importance of further testing, possibly alerting family members to future obstacles for themselves
The value of support and community when facing such challenges
And more

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If you or someone you know is struggling with infertility, please message Alison on Facebook or use the email address below. She will be more than happy to connect to offer support and compassion.

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Financial Intimacy: Tummy Bug Vs. Taco Truck (Ep. 22)

By The BamCam | June 4, 2024

Married couple, Alison and Adrian Castellano made a pact to have a quarterly Money Date, but recently, a tummy bug tried to derail their plans.

As part of the Financial Intimacy series, this episode shares how a 24-hour virus took hold of the Castellano household attempting to impact their quarterly connection. They embraced the ability to be flexible yet still committed as they pivoted from a fun night out at a local taco truck to pizza delivery in their pajamas.

Gain insight and inspiration for your Money Date as Alison and Adrian discuss their finances, celebrate their wins, and continue their plans for the future of their family.

Highlights include:

How Money Dates can strengthen your financial and personal relationship
Strategies to manage unexpected expenses
Examples of how they cut unnecessary spending
Their plans to grow their family and the high costs associated with IVF
The importance of having a plan but also being flexible as situations change
And more!

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Investing in Your Well-being with Karen Broadwater (Ep.14)

By The BamCam | February 6, 2024

What’s holding you back from starting your fitness journey? Is it the cost? Or an uncertainty of whether it will truly benefit you?

Karen Broadwater, president of Irontribe Fitness, a gym that’s all about functional fitness and a holistic well-being approach joins Jack and Alison to discuss the importance of investing in your well-being.

Jack, Alison, and Karen touch on:

How physical fitness impacts your health, mood, and even your finances
Why taking action is the best route when considering fitness
Personal stories from Jack and Alison regarding their road to health
The role of professional coaching to guide your physical fitness journey
And more

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About Karen Broadwater:

Karen Broadwater is the President of Iron Tribe Fitness, a national gym franchise that provides personalized fitness programs through professional coaches in an encouraging environment. In her 12+ years with Iron Tribe, Karen has had a hand in every part of brand development — from leading individual gyms to overseeing massive shifts in the overall Iron Tribe experience. Today, Karen leads a team of product experts and brand ambassadors to directly impact the overall member experience. Check out more information on Karen and Iron Tribe Fitness here.

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The Real Costs of Raising a Family (Ep. 7)

By The-BamCam | October 31, 2023

There are expenses every soon-to-be parent knows to expect. Diapers, clothing, baby furniture. But then there are the unexpected costs that creep up in the final trimester and later in life. How can you financially prepare for those expenses?

In this episode, Jack Burnette and Alison Castellano discuss the importance of saving and budgeting for unexpected expenses in life. They share Alison’s personal experience with in-vitro fertilization(IVF) and the costs associated with raising a child, from the toys and furniture to the cost of college in the future.

Jack and Alison discuss:

Why young couples or individuals should start a savings account early
The cost of introducing a new child into the world – and the costs of raising that child
The importance of planning for financial goals as a couple
How to introduce young people to the cost of further education and the importance of saving
And more

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Is Owning a Home Still a Dream? (Ep. 6)

By The-BamCam | October 17, 2023

One of the goals of being an adult is owning your own home. But with the increasing cost of property, rising mortgage rates and the cost of living already high for millennials, their chances of owning a home seem to be disappearing.

In this episode, Jack Burnette and Alison Castellano focus on the world of adulting, tackling the idea of owning a home and why millennials may not be able to achieve that dream. They explore the financial hurdles millennials face as well as the personal struggles in saving enough for an increasing down payment.

Jack and Alison discuss:

How the price of houses has changed in the past 2.5 years alone
The existing expenses millennials have, especially parents
Why millennials won’t be able to take advantage of tax options for mortgage rates with their current financial situation
Tips and tricks to keep an eye on spending and reduce your cost of living
And more