Balanced FI Podcast

RaLea Harbrige
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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.

  1. 42. How to Make the 52 Week Savings Challenge Work for You

    05/25/2022

    42. How to Make the 52 Week Savings Challenge Work for You

    Welcome to the Balanced FI Podcast, episode 42 - How to Make the 52 Week Savings Challenge Work for You The 52 Week Savings Challenge is a simple method for saving a large amount. Making smaller deposits each week will help you reach your savings goal amount by the end of the year-long challenge period. Print out one of the trackers included in this article for monitoring your savings progress.   You don’t have to start your challenge at the beginning of the year, but the $1000 and $5000 Savings trackers are set up to accumulate those amounts before Christmas.   FIND US: Balancedfi.com -- Podcast -- Facebook -- Instagram -- Pinterest -- Hello@balancedfi.com   RESOURCES: Read: How to Make the 52 Week Savings Challenge Work for You + Free 52 Week Savings Challenge Tracker Downloads Read: The Financial Security Steps: Welcome! Read: Financial Security Step 2a: Save a Mini Emergency Fund Read: Financial Security Step 2b: Begin Saving for Retirement Read: Financial Security Step 6: Create a Budget Read: Financial Security Step 3: Save for Recurring Expenses Read: Financial Security Step 7: Pay off Debt Read: Financial Security Step 8: Save an Emergency Fund Read: Financial Security Step 9: Increase Retirement Contributions Read: Financial Security Step 10: Choose Your Next Financial Goal Read: 30 Day Challenge + Free 30 Day Tracker Sign up: Balanced Family Financial Fix waitlist

    17 min
  2. 41. The Best Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Moms of Young Kids

    05/11/2022

    41. The Best Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Moms of Young Kids

    Welcome to the Balanced FI Podcast, episode 41 - The Best Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Moms of Young Kids These Mother’s Day gift ideas for moms with young kids are guaranteed to score the dads out there some major brownie points. We all know it’s Dad’s job to buy Mother’s Day gifts when their children are young. That also means there’s more pressure to buy a great gift.  Mom is going to appreciate anything directly from the kids. It’s on Dad to buy something that shows his appreciation for all she does.   FIND US: Balancedfi.com -- Podcast -- Facebook -- Instagram -- Pinterest -- Hello@balancedfi.com   RESOURCES: Read: The Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas, for Moms of Young Kids Read: 5 Tips for a Frugal Christmas Read: 6 Ways to Have a Frugal Valentine’s Day

    12 min
  3. 40. How to Start a Virtual Bookkeeping Business

    04/27/2022

    40. How to Start a Virtual Bookkeeping Business

    Welcome to the Balanced FI Podcast, episode 40 - How to Start a Virtual Bookkeeping Business, based on my own experience in starting one. I’ll walk you through the major decisions you need to make, step by step, to get this side hustle off the ground.  The most important reminder is to not fake your qualifications; don’t pass yourself off as a bookkeeper with no knowledge or experience. We’ll cover the basic steps, like Decide on a business name & business typeRegister with your state & the IRSOpen a business bank accountGet liability insuranceTrain on bookkeeping practices & softwareDecide what services to offerSet up your tech  FIND US: Balancedfi.com -- Podcast -- Facebook -- Instagram -- Pinterest -- Hello@balancedfi.com   RESOURCES: Read- How to start a virtual bookkeeping business Read- It’s Not Easy Parenting a Child with Disabilities Read more- Debt Payoff Journey Read more- Financial Security Steps Resource- Choose a business structure Resource- About Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification Resource- Register your business Resource- Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) Online Resource- Intro to Accounting Training Course Resource- Quickbooks Resource- National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers Resource- Google Drive Resource- Dropbox Resource- Trello Resource- Asana Resource- Monday Resource- Adobe Acrobat Resource- Squarespace Resource- Wordpress   SOURCES: Buy- HP LED monitor Buy- Wireless keyboard & mouse combo Buy- Dell Inspiron laptop Buy- Lexmark color laser multifunction printer Buy- Logitech Pro webcam Subscribe- Quickbooks Online Buy- Microsoft Dynamics Subscribe- Xero Subscribe- FreshBooks

    32 min
  4. 39. Investing Terms 101

    04/20/2022

    39. Investing Terms 101

    Welcome to the Balanced FI Podcast, episode 39 - Investing Terms 101: Basic Investment Terms You Need to Know Understanding a few basic investment terms is a step forward on your journey toward financial security.  Investing can be as complex or as simple as you want it to be. Thousands of people actually invest others’ money as a job…. but it’s also something literally anyone with money can participate in.   FIND US: Balancedfi.com -- Podcast -- Facebook -- Instagram -- Pinterest -- Hello@balancedfi.com   RESOURCES: Read- Investing Terms 101: Basic Investment Terms You Need to Know FREE download- Investing Terms 101 Fact Sheet Read- Smart Ways to Use Your Stimulus Money Read- Financial Security Step 9: Increase Retirement Contributions Read- Financial Security Step 2b: Begin Saving for Retirement   SOURCES: Source- The S&P 500 and How It Works Source- J.P. Morgan Glossary of Investment Terms Source- Investment Terms Everyone Should Know Source- Basic Investing Terms You Should Know

    24 min
  5. 38. The 20 Best Money-Saving Life Hacks

    04/13/2022

    38. The 20 Best Money-Saving Life Hacks

    Welcome to the Balanced FI Podcast, episode 38 - The 20 Best Money-Saving Life Hacks Planning for your money, conserving, meal planning, and more… little changes can lead to big improvements in your finances.    FIND US: Balancedfi.com -- Podcast -- Facebook -- Instagram -- Pinterest -- Hello@balancedfi.com   RESOURCES: Read- The 20 Best Money-Saving Life Hacks: Ways to Save Money in Everyday Life Read- 4 Ways to Be Intentional With Your Money Read- 7 Steps to Find Your Motivation For Debt Payoff Read- 10 Ways to Make Saving Money Fun Buy- Meal Planner Printable Bundle Read- I Can’t Afford Mental Health Care: How to Find Good Care That Fits in Your Budget Sign up- Intentionally Debt Free Read- Financial Security Step 1: Track Your Expenses Read- Financial Security Step 7: Pay off Debt FREE Sign up- Debt Payoff Planner Read- Financial Security Step 2b: Begin Saving for Retirement Read- Financial Security Step 8: Save an Emergency Fund Read- Financial Security Step 10: Choose Your Next Financial Goal Read- 3 Ways to Use Meal Planning to Save Money Read- Top Tips for Frugal Activities Read- 5 Quick Questions to Ask Yourself Before Purchasing FREE Sign up- Money Makeover Challenge   SOURCES: Source- Want to control your spending? Try the 30-Day Rule Source- Save Money Easily with the $5 Savings Challenge Buy- CyperPower Energy-Saving Surge Protector Power Strip Buy- Krups Coffee Grinder Buy- Steam Espresso Machine with Milk Frother

    21 min
  6. 37. Quick Tips for a Frugal Wedding

    03/29/2022

    37. Quick Tips for a Frugal Wedding

    Welcome to the Balanced FI Podcast, episode 37 - Quick Tips for a Frugal Wedding The average cost of a wedding in the US is around $30,000. That’s an awful lot of money to spend on one day.  If you’re looking for more affordable alternatives, there are many ways to plan and host a frugal wedding without going into debt. These ideas will allow you to do something meaningful with your partner and celebrate your love in a way that doesn’t break the bank.   FIND US: Balancedfi.com -- Podcast -- Facebook -- Instagram -- Pinterest -- Hello@balancedfi.com   RESOURCES: Read- Frugal Wedding: Celebrating Your Love Without Going Into Debt Read- I Can’t Afford Mental Health Care: How to Find Good Care That Fits in Your Budget Resource - Trello   SOURCES: Source- Average Wedding Bill Hits $30,000 Source- This Gorgeous DIY Costco Wedding Cake Only Cost $50 to Create

    24 min
  7. 36. Gather These Documents for Your Tax Prep

    03/22/2022

    36. Gather These Documents for Your Tax Prep

    Welcome to the Balanced FI Podcast, episode 36 - Gather These Documents for Your Tax Prep Hopefully, you’re planning ahead to make sure your taxes will be filed in a timely manner.  Whether you’re preparing your own return or paying a professional, some documents are needed for taxes, and you need to make sure you have all of them gathered up.   FIND US: Balancedfi.com -- Podcast -- Facebook -- Instagram -- Pinterest -- Hello@balancedfi.com   RESOURCES: Read- The Most Important Documents Needed for Taxes Resource- IRS Standard Mileage Rates Read- Financial Security Step 4: Calculate your Net Worth   SOURCES: Source- Rules for Claiming a Dependent on Your Tax Return Source- How Do I Choose the Right Tax Filing Status? Source- Tax forms you may receive Source- Changes to charitable giving rules for 2020

    29 min
  8. 35. Struggling to Talk to Your Spouse About Money: 3 Simple Steps to Help

    02/15/2022

    35. Struggling to Talk to Your Spouse About Money: 3 Simple Steps to Help

    Welcome to the Balanced FI Podcast, episode 35 - Struggling to Talk to Your Spouse About Money: 3 Simple Steps to Help Money is a big part of marriage, whether you want to acknowledge it or not. The 3 steps to discussing your money with your spouse are: Talk about your current money situationTalk about your current money feelingsTalk about how to change your moneyTips for making these things happen included!   FIND US: Balancedfi.com -- Podcast -- Facebook -- Instagram -- Pinterest -- Hello@balancedfi.com   RESOURCES: Read: Struggling to Talk to Your Spouse About Money: 3 Simple Steps to Help Read: Financial Security Step 6: Create a Budget Read: Financial Security Step 4: Calculate your Net Worth Download: Debt Payoff Planner Sign Up: Frugal Year Challenge Read: How to Set Financial Goals for 2021 Read: Financial Security Step 8: Save an Emergency Fund Read: Financial Security Step 9: Increase Retirement Contributions Resource: Keep These 5 Resources on Financial Abuse Bookmarked Join the Waitlist: INTENTIONALLY DEBT FREE!   SOURCES: Source: This common behavior is the No. 1 predictor of whether you’ll get divorced

    17 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    RaLea Harbrige
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Balanced FI Podcast
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    Balanced FI Podcast