44 episodes

The Budget Bitch Podcast is a Canadian millennial money and mindset podcast hosted by Farrah Turcotte to help millennials reduce credit card debt, address money trauma, and build their net worth through budgeting WITHOUT sacrificing fun.

Join Farrah as she cuts through the financial jargon, provides a judgment-free space, and answers your questions by diving deep into the essentials of living a life you love within your means.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farrahturcotte.ca/

The Budget Bitch Podcast Farrah Turcotte

    • Education
    • 4.9 • 51 Ratings

The Budget Bitch Podcast is a Canadian millennial money and mindset podcast hosted by Farrah Turcotte to help millennials reduce credit card debt, address money trauma, and build their net worth through budgeting WITHOUT sacrificing fun.

Join Farrah as she cuts through the financial jargon, provides a judgment-free space, and answers your questions by diving deep into the essentials of living a life you love within your means.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farrahturcotte.ca/

    Realtor® Ingrid Bakke: Becoming the Expert Guide for Buying Your First Home

    Realtor® Ingrid Bakke: Becoming the Expert Guide for Buying Your First Home

    In this episode, I chat with my friend and Greater Vancouver Realtor® - Ingrid Bakke @ingridbakke.realestate 
    We're discussing all things real estate! Why you might want to work with a realtor, what the process is for buying a home, what are some ways you can prepare to sell your home, AND MORE!
    We also dive into how Ingrid became a Realtor® - including some of her background and career journey as well as why we love working with first time home buyers!


    BE SURE TO FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM!  @FarrahTurcotte.ca
    Links to my favourite financial products and my services (disclamer - some are affiliate links):
    - Apply HERE to work with me in my money coaching program
    - KOHO Financial: https://koho.onelink.me/Iw0N/budgetbitch
    - PolicyMe Term Life Insurance Free Quiz HERE
    - Complete a free mortgage application HERE
    - Book a free mortgage or budget consult call HERE
    I love sharing stories and REAL jargon-free content. Let's chat and connect! 
     

    • 36 min
    Answering Your FHSA & RRSP Questions!! with Tyson Nagasaka

    Answering Your FHSA & RRSP Questions!! with Tyson Nagasaka

    In this episode, I chat with Investment and Insurance Advisor - Tyson Nagasaka (@tyson_nagasaka) about the FHSA (First Home Savings Account) and RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan). I reached out to my audience on Instagram and asked you what you wanted to know. Here are the answers!

    We chat about the similarities and differences, if one is better than the other, why you should have an FHSA and if the FHSA affects your credit score. Thanks for being here!
    Links to my favourite financial products and services (disclamer - some are affiliate links):
    KOHO Financial: https://koho.onelink.me/Iw0N/budgetbitch
    Budget and tracking with Monarch: https://www.monarchmoney.com/
    BE SURE TO FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM!  @FarrahTurcotte.ca
    I love sharing stories and REAL jargon-free content. Let's chat and connect! 

    • 28 min
    Insuring the Inevitable: Life, Death, and Dollar Signs with Vishal Gill @PortfolioPlanning

    Insuring the Inevitable: Life, Death, and Dollar Signs with Vishal Gill @PortfolioPlanning

    In this episode, I chat with returning guest and Certified Financial Planner - Vishal Gill (@portfolioplanning) about insurance: from disability, critical illness, to life. We discuss how with new levels in our money game come new devils and how to best protect you and your loved ones. What are all these insurance types? Which ones do I need or not need? Find out more by listening in.
    Thanks for being here!
    Links to my favourite financial products and services (disclamer - some are affiliate links):
    Financial Planning with Vishal: https://portfolioplanning.ca/
    PolicyMe Life Insurance: https://policyme.com/home?utm_source=thebudgetb&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=moneycoach
    KOHO Financial: https://koho.onelink.me/Iw0N/budgetbitch
    BE SURE TO FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM!  @FarrahTurcotte.ca
    I love sharing stories and REAL jargon-free content. Let's chat and connect! 

    • 45 min
    Your Money Energy with @PhalynPowell

    Your Money Energy with @PhalynPowell

    In this episode, I chat with Intuitive Reader @PhalynPowell about all things financial woowoo. We discuss money energy, lack and scarcity mindsets, and how to be in alignment and awareness with how our money energy is being shared with the universe. 
    Links to my favourite financial products (disclamer - these are affiliate links):
    PolicyMe Life Insurance: https://policyme.com/home?utm_source=thebudgetb&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=moneycoach
    KOHO Financial: https://koho.onelink.me/Iw0N/budgetbitch
    BE SURE TO FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM!  @BudgetBitchPodcast
    I love sharing stories and REAL jargon-free content. Let's chat and connect! 

    • 43 min
    Canada's Current Mortgage Climate with @MarcFernandez.ca

    Canada's Current Mortgage Climate with @MarcFernandez.ca

    In this episode, I chat with returning guest and Mortgage Professional Marc Fernandez about the Bank of Canada's interest rates, his view on where the market may head, how the current climate affects current and prospective home owners, and what we can do to prepare our cash flow in light of the current circumstances. We also discuss variable vs fixed rates (and wtf that means) as well as how to prepare for home ownership.
    Links to my favourite financial products (disclamer - these are affiliate links):
    PolicyMe Life Insurance: https://policyme.com/home?utm_source=thebudgetb&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=moneycoach
    KOHO Financial: https://koho.onelink.me/Iw0N/budgetbitch
    BE SURE TO FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM!  @BudgetBitchPodcast
    I love sharing stories and REAL jargon-free content. Let's chat and connect! 

    • 42 min
    Emergency Fund Prep & Action

    Emergency Fund Prep & Action

    In this episode, I chat about recent financial emergencies in my life that drove home the importance of having an emergency fund. I discuss how to start an emergency fund, how to tackle starting with your first $1000, and how to approach feelings that our small contributions are negligible or pointless.
    Links to my favourite financial products (disclamer - these are affiliate links):
    PolicyMe Life Insurance: https://policyme.com/home?utm_source=thebudgetb&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=moneycoach
    KOHO Financial: https://koho.onelink.me/Iw0N/budgetbitch
    BE SURE TO FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM!  @BudgetBitchPodcast
    I love sharing stories and REAL jargon-free content. Let's chat and connect! 

    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
51 Ratings

51 Ratings

tashawave ,

Thank you

Enjoy education making it real and practical!
I’d also love to hear education on renting vs buying home in BC.
And strategies on when you have to commute 2hrs round trip for work in city. On how not to burn $ emotionally because of exhaustion???

Dianasuco ,

Excited to hear more!

I love hearing from a Canadian gal about money and finances. I love the short and to the point podcasts. They are fun and loaded with info. Thanks for creating this space Farrah.

Caroline Tee ,

SO good!

I just started listening to Farah’s podcast and I already feel so much more knowledgeable and in control of my finances. She breaks down concepts which make it really easy to understand and implement. Episodes are short and to the point. HIGHLY recommend for anyone looking to up level their personal finance game!

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