Spending Habits – The BamCam

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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Financial Intimacy: Money Date (Ep.10)

By The-BamCam | December 5, 2023

Money is one of the most common causes of stress in a relationship.

If your financial habits and goals differ from those of your spouse, it’s time to plan a Money Date.

Join Jack Burnette and Alison Castellano as they highlight the importance of setting time to connect with your partner about your finances. Not only will you get to spend quality time with your spouse, but a Money Date can also help reduce stress, improve communication, and help you align your views pertaining to future spending.

Before you make a reservation, listen to this episode to gain insight into:

The benefits of going on a Money Date – and how to budget for this particular outing
Why is it important to share the same values and perspectives concerning your finances
How merging your finances can provide stress relief and inherent bond
Why is it important for couples to be on the same page with goals and spending habits
Real-life client experiences from their advisory practice
And more

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Sobriety Celebration: Jack’s LinkedIn Post

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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