Tag: Personal Finance
Girl Math and Financial Wellness: Making Intentional Money Choices (Ep. 48)

Girl Math and Financial Wellness: Making Intentional Money Choices (Ep. 48)

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Have you ever caught yourself justifying a purchase with creative mental math? 

Maybe thinking that preloaded app money makes your coffee free, or that a dress is automatically 50% off because you only bought one item.

In this episode, Alison and Adrian Castellano explore the viral trend of girl math and what it reveals about our relationship with money. They share relatable examples from their own lives and discuss how these mental shortcuts can work for us or against us. 

The conversation focuses on understanding the emotional side of spending, building awareness around purchases, and creating systems that align with personal values and financial goals.

Key takeaways:

  • How girl math reveals the emotional and psychological patterns behind spending decisions
  • The importance of awareness when making purchases and catching yourself in justification mode
  • Practical strategies like paying yourself first automatically and creating a dedicated fun fund for guilt-free joy
  • Why aligning spending with personal values eliminates the need for mental gymnastics
  • How to redirect natural spending instincts toward habits that support long-term financial goals using girl math on purpose
  • And more!

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Taking Control of Your Credit Card Debt (Ep.30)

Taking Control of Your Credit Card Debt (Ep.30)

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78% of people fail to pay off their credit card balance monthly, risking their financial health. Are you taking responsibility for your financial future or leaving it to chance?

This week, Jack and Alison discuss a powerful conversation between Tucker Carlson and financial expert Dave Ramsey, diving into America’s staggering $1.1 trillion in credit card debt and its impact on personal financial health. They explore the far-reaching effects of these figures and offer valuable perspectives into how societal spending habits might be influencing your wallet more than you realize.

Gain knowledgeable insight for tackling your debt as this episode highlights: 

  • The alarming $1.1 trillion credit card debt of our country
  • How credit card debt ties into inflation
  • The psychological aspects of spending 
  • The pitfalls of prioritizing credit scores over financial health
  • And more

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

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

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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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Managing Travel, Work and Wealth (Ep. 4)

Managing Travel, Work and Wealth (Ep. 4)

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Wondering how to balance travel adventures and work while securing your financial future? 

Dive into this episode with Jack Burnette and Alison Castellano from RFG Advisory as they unpack this question and more in a warm, father/daughter conversation. They share their own travel stories, discussing the art of juggling professional life with exploration, and highlighting the significance of smart financial planning in making your dreams a reality.

Jack and Alison chat about:

  • The realization that taking time off doesn’t mean your business will fall apart
  • How Jack and his wife Barbara balance travel and work, even when not officially retired
  • The role of financial discipline and smart investment in achieving travel dreams
  • The importance of having time, money, and a sense of adventure to enjoy extensive international trips
  • The significance of maintaining good physical health to enjoy adventurous travels
  • And more!

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